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Claims pile up in D209 board race Proviso United, Aguirre and Proviso Together have different takes on district’s progress

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amaged relationships and suspicions of conspiracy have been common themes in a particularly bitter race for three open seats on the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board.

“The timing is off as far as I’m concerned,” said Theresa Kelly, the longest-serving member of the D209 board, of the four opponents aligned against her — Proviso United’s Laighton Scott, Denard Wade and Beverly Robertson, and unaffiliated candidate Sandy Aguirre.

Kelly, along with her running mates on the Proviso Together slate — incumbents Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner, the current D209 board president — believes that United and Aguirre are running coordinated campaigns designed to open the floodgates for machine players like Melrose Park Mayor Ron Serpico to be influential in the district again just as the board gears up to spend millions on facilities improvements.

For their part, United and Aguirre — all of whom said that they supported Proviso Together in the past — dismiss those claims as baseless, arguing that their candidacies are rooted in the See PROVISO on page 12

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“Several years ago, we expressed our concerns to the Village regarding a zoning issue on our block. We felt the Village paid no attention to our concerns - except for Commissioner Harris, the only person who took the time to listen to us and take action.”

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“Over the years I have seen Chris’ involvement in local organizations, his passion to serve our community, and his respect for its residents. I am proud to support Chris Harris’ run for mayor.”

- Karen Rozmus “We admire his (Harris’) past efforts to engage residents in important town hall discussions.

That urge toward transparency and dialogue is essential in this divided town.”

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What awaits our new ‘Fab Five’

simple sign is on display at Moran’s Garage, at Desplaines and Randolph. It reads, “Thanks, Tony, You Gave Us 20 Years +.” I echo that sentiment. Regardless of what you think of his leadership, Forest Park’s longtime mayor gave us over two decades of public service.

Now he’s making a graceful exit and leaving behind a possible legacy: the Altenheim property. Many residents hope to preserve a portion of this green space as a park. It was Tony’s intention to protect the property from developers.

Now that he’s moving on, I hope it will be the end of politics as usual in Forest Park. For far too long, who you know has been more important than who you are. This kind of insider power isn’t unique to Forest Park but it’s not inclusive and can lend itself to corruption.

For years, I was hoping a “fellowship of the ring” would rise up.

They would be a group of citizens who better reflected the village’s demographics.

They would destroy the insider power but not for the purpose of grabbing personal power. They would be transparent in their dealings and keep villagers closely involved

in decision-making.

There’s only one problem.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s original ring quest “fellowship” had nine members and we only have five elected officials. But my brain’s chemistry has been altered by hours of watching basketball, so I don’t want a fellowship, I want a basketball team. For a basketball team, or any team, to be successful, it has to have good chemistry.

It has to have the right mix of veterans and younger players.

Therefore, we should consider electing two veterans and two rookies to the commissioner positions. We need seasoned players, who know the fundamentals of village government and are savvy at building longterm relationships. We need rookies to bring fresh ideas and a more modern approach to government. But another player is needed to round out the lineup.

We need a mayor to play point guard. This new mayor would be a facilitator who distributes the ball and sets up teammates for makeable shots. This mayor would delegate duties and place subordinates in positions where they can succeed. This kind of collaborative leader will be needed because the new mayor will be inheriting many longtime officials and staff members.

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The council will also be inheriting a fiscal deficit — the most-discussed issue at the candidate forums. There is no easy solution. Plans included proposals to cut costs and find new sources of revenue.

Candidates also promised to seek grants and government funding.

The other hot-button topic was the fate of the Altenheim property. There is huge interest in whether the property will be developed for residential use or preserved as green space. A packed meeting was recently held to discuss the future of the property.

We heard from members of the Cultural Park Committee, residents of The Grove and Altenheim residents. Any successful plan will have to please constituencies with very different interests.

It will be a difficult balancing act but preserving a portion as a park fits with the vision of Forest Park founder Ferdinand Haase, who created a park along the banks of the Des Plaines River. Mayor Calderone embraced this vision when he persuaded the village to purchase the property.

Now that it’s almost paid off, our starting five needs to find a way to create a green space that will serve all of us, without infringing on its neighbors.

Staff Reporter Nona Tepper Contributing Reporters Tom Holmes, John Rice, Bob Skolnik, Jackie Glosniak, Robert J. Lifka Columnists Alan Brouilette, Jill Wagner, Tom Holmes, John Rice, Jackie Schulz Senior Editor Bob Uphues IT Manager/Web Developer Mike Risher Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Editorial Designers Jacquinete Baldwin, Javier Govea Ad Production Manager Philip Soell Ad Design Manager Andrew Mead Ad Designers Debbie Becker, Mark Moroney Staff Photographer Alexa Roglas Advertising Manager Dawn Ferencak Ad Sales Marc Stopeck, Bill Wossow Ad Coordinator Nonna Working Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan Event Coordinator Carmen Rivera

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

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Election 2019 campaign finance fund roundup

Who paid for all those yard signs?

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Here’s a look at how deep candidates’ pockets have gotten this election season. All data is from the Illinois State Board of Elections and Illinois Sunshine, a nonpartisan campaign finance hub. Candidates are listed by race in the order from greatest to least amount raised. The Review pulled the numbers on:

Mayor

Chris Harris - Citizens for Chris Harris Harris estimated he would spend about $21,000 on his mayoral campaign at a forum on March 21, which was sponsored by the Forest Park Review and Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. He named an engineering firm, family and law firm as contributors.

As of Jan. 12, he had raised $2,400, according to a state filing.

“I am the highest donor to my political committee,” Harris said at the forum. Over the years, Harris has donated $8,972 to Citizens for Chris Harris, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. This election, he has reported $1,094 in individual contributions, as well as $1,300 from A&P Com, a business Harris has described as a marketing agency.

An insurance firm linked to James Parrilli is located at its address in Chicago.

Parrilli, formerly the mayor of Maywood and Proviso Township Republic Committeeman, is perhaps best known for punching out a Melrose Park Democratic Committeeman in 1988. He was subsequently hit with a lawsuit. In November 2015, Parilli was also

the subject of a criminal investigation by the state’s attorney, after he sent misleading robo-calls to election judges telling them they needed to attend additional training before Election Day. The calls led to at least 2,000 judges being absent at the polls.

In an email, Harris told the Review that Parrilli has “nothing to do with my campaign.”

On social media, he expanded on the contribution from A&P without directly naming Parilli, saying “A&P has a principal who has some political ties, but also, to my understanding, is a Forest Park property owner, his sister has held office here, and he has deep ties and numerous deep friendships here,” he wrote.

Angelyn Parrilli was elected village commissioner in 1991.

At a mayoral forum on March 10 — sponsored by the Review and Forest Park Public Library — Harris said he met Parrilli in 2015 when Parrilli was supporting a commissioner candidate. On social media, Harris said he has done some marketing work for him in the past, but that the relationship doesn’t go beyond “professional.” Harris said he believed Parrilli was also helping some District 91 school board candidates, as well as commissioner candidates.

After he donated to Harris’ campaign, “he attempted to insert himself into the campaign after that but I told him, kindly, that his help wasn’t needed,” Harris wrote.

Rory Hoskins - Hoskins for Mayor At the March 21 forum, Hoskins estimated he would spend close to $17,000 this campaign. He said he has received a $1,000 donation from a resident in Forest Park, $500 from a couple in Oak Park and $500 from Infrastructure Engineering Inc., a minorityowned construction engineering firm that worked on the Roosevelt Road project.

Village pays $80K to settle police suit Village council members unanimously approved an $80,000 settlement for a man who claims he was roughly searched by a Forest Park police officer. The agreement, which was completed on March 11 and includes attorneys’ fees and court costs, did not state that the village’s insurer would cover the cost.

Plaintiff Giovanni Lagioia filed the federal suit in February 2018 against the village and police officers Adam Stasinopoulos and Daniel Pater. The village and others named in the suit do not admit liability or wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement.

The complaint alleges that, in December 2017, Officer Stasinopoulos pulled over Lagioia although “officers did not have a reasonable suspicion that plaintiff had committed or was committing a crime.”

Stasinopoulos called Detective Pater to the scene.

Lagioia alleges officers ordered him out of his sedan and forced him against the car. The complaint says Stasinopoulos then roughly searched him, pulling down Lagioia’s pants, touching his genitals and searching his anal cavity without consent.

He claims Pater failed to intervene.

In the complaint, Lagioia also claims officers searched his car without consent or probable cause. Afterward, police “formed an agreement to target plaintiff, falsify reports, and present false evidence,” according to the lawsuit. No charges were filed against Lagioia, and police did not issue him a traffic ticket, according to the suit.

Police Chief Thomas Aftanas said no report exists that corresponded to the alleged incident. Mary Grieb, a lawyer from Chicago-based Shiller Preyar Law Offices who represented Lagioia, did not respond to interview requests.

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“A very small portion is my money, under $400,” Hoskins said at the forum.

He has received $1,000 from Judge Clancy Senechalle, and started his campaign with $4,400 according to state data.

Commissioner Forest Park Forward slate, comprising Julianne Bonwit, Jon Kubricht, Mark Boroughf, Jessica Voogd Forest Park Forward has received $3,250 in donations, with Kubricht giving $1,250 and Boroughf giving $1,500, according to the state.

Daniel Novak - Citizens for Daniel J. Novak Novak has reported $911.80 for his campaign, according to the state.

Ryan Nero - Nero for Forest Park Commissioner Nero reported $500 at the start of his campaign, according to the state.

Ryan Russ - Citizens for Ryan Russ Russ started his campaign with $100 in his pocket, according to the state.

Joe Byrnes - Friends of Joe Byrnes Byrnes’ campaign committee hasn’t reported any donations since 2015, when Byrnes ran for commissioner.

Martin Tellalian - Citizens for Tellalian Tellalian’s campaign committee hasn’t reported any donations since 2011, when he ran for mayor.

Proviso High Schools District 209 Board of Education Sandy Aguirre - Sandy for 209 Sandy for 209 has at least $16,500 in her wallet, according to the state.

Citizens to Elect Ronald M. Serpico, a committee that aims to keep the longtime Melrose Park village president in power, donated $10,000. The Melrose Park Civic Committee also donated $5,000 to Aguirre. Both committees have the same address and treasurer.

These contributions have raised alarm among some observers of the race, particularly Proviso Together supporters, who have pointed to state election data showing that Restore Construction and the Del Galdo Law Group — two companies that did business with D209 before the current board majority took over — have recently contributed money to Serpico’s campaign. So far this

year and through 2018, the two groups contributed $6,750 to his political committee.

Throughout her campaign, Aguirre has stated that her connection to the Melrose Park mayor is based on common educational goals. She also said that she has reached out to other mayors and elected officials in Proviso Township asking for support.

During a Village Free Press candidate forum on March 2, Aguirre responded to whether or not the money from Serpico would affect her independence as a school board member.

“I ran against Serpico in the past twice myself,” she said. “I also helped my friends run in Melrose Park against Serpico. I also helped Proviso Together canvass and won and because of me, helping along with my colleagues, we won districts in Stone Park and Melrose Park.”

Neighbors in Action of Stone Park, a political action committee involved with the Stone Park trustee race, Northlake library board, Bellwood School District 88 board, and Proviso D209 race, donated $5,000 to Aguirre.

Proviso Together slate, comprising Nathan ‘Ned’ Wagner, Claudia Medina, Theresa Kelly Proviso Together holds about $11,000 in its campaign chest, according to the state. Most of the group’s contributions have come from local businesses — including at least $300 from Mohr Oil, $1,000 from Forest Park National Bank, and $900 from Chris Guillen Photography — as well as the candidates themselves. Since last year, Wagner has donated about $415 and Medina about $700 to the campaign, according to state filings and reports on Illinois Sunshine.

Proviso United Party slate, comprising Laighton Scott, Denard Wade and Beverly Robertson Proviso United held about $3,500 in its account, according to state filings from December 2018. The group’s primary donations appear to come from locals, a pair of Bellwood auto body firms — including Turi Autobody, which gave $300, and Yes Collision, which gave $200 — and the candidates themselves, who each donated $200 to the campaign. Antoinette Gray, a former supporter of Proviso Together turned vocal critic, has also donated $200 to Proviso United.

Forest Park District 91 Board of Education None of the D91 candidates have reported any contributions to the state, but they do not have to register with the state unless they raise $5,000.

Staff Reporter Michael Romain contributed to this report CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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Parents, students read for “One School, One Book”

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This year’s book is “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”

By LUCIA WHALEN

part series, giving students the opportunity to continue reading.

“Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” revolves From March 11 to April 10, every person around a group of kids who are tasked with at Field Stevenson Elementary School—in- writing an essay and are required to stay cluding students, teachers and administra- overnight in a library. The challenge comes tors—will be reading the same book at the when the kids get trapped in the library same time, as part of the school’s fifth “One and have to find their way out. The book is written like a game, and the kids in the School, One Book” initiative.

One School, One Book is a nationwide pro- story must solve a set of clues. The book itgram started by Read to Them, a nonprofit self conveys a message of the importance dedicated to creating a culture of literacy of reading, as the kids in the book who read in every home, according to its website. The more books and have a larger frame of reference are able to solve more clues, program, whose purpose is to while the characters who are not foster literacy by incentivizas well-read have more trouble ing students to read with their escaping. family, was introduced to Field More than 25 books are referStevenson in 2014 by Principal enced in the story, and Mills has Tiffany Brunson. It is now run set those books on display in the by the school’s Reading SpecialField Stevenson library to enist Ashley Kern and Librarian courage students to further their Heather Mills. reading.

Each year since the program’s “I always ask [students], ‘Who inception, every student, teachdid you read with?’ because I er and staff member at Field want to know that their families Stevenson receives a hard copy are reading with them,” Kern of the same book free of charge. said.

“The buzz around the school According to research collectis that the kids are really exed on the Read to Them website, cited to read the book. Even reading scores and literacy rates for kids who aren’t big readers ASHLEY KERN have declined nationwide, a pheor don’t have support at home, Reading Specialist nomenon correlated to the rising they can’t wait to read at home,” availability of smartphones and Kern said. other technology that grab attenThe program kicked off with a school assembly, which took place on tion more readily than books, which tend to March 11, and includes nightly trivia ques- be less stimulating to the senses and theretions, which the students turn in the follow- fore less enticing.

To reverse the effect of technology on liting day at lunch time. This is Kern’s first year managing the program, and she said eracy trends, administration at Field Steshe is responsible for the new daily trivia venson has set out to bridge the home and question, videos to communicate with fami- school connection. The program seeks to communicate to students and families the lies and students and the kick-off event.

And so far, the program has had an im- benefits of reading. According to the Read pressively positive response from students to Them website, besides increased literacy, and families. Every student has participat- reading at home “strengthens the emotioned the nightly trivia activity. Trivia winners al bonds between the adult reader and the announce the following day’s trivia winner child, providing those positive parent-child over the school’s loud speaker every day. connections essential to a child’s psychoKern said no students or families have com- logical health and academic growth.” The program also provides parents a reminder plained about the extra work.

“We want parents, grandparents, aunts of the importance of making time for readand uncles to be as involved as possible,” ing, as slipping out of the habit of reading Kern said. “It gives family the time to sit becomes easy outside of a school setting.

According to Kern, from March to April, down and read with their children.”

The hope is that having the entire com- “Everyone is reading.” munity reading the same book will foster excitement about reading in children.

This year’s book—titled “Mr. LemoncelFollow our tweets at lo’s Library” by author Chris Grabenstein— was chosen by Mills based on the book’s Twitter.com/FP_Review readability level, student interest and overall messaging. The book is the first of a fourContributing Reporter

“Even for kids who aren’t big readers or don’t have support at home, they can’t wait to read at home.”

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Debate heated as Harris, Hoskins spar at mayoral forum Campaign gets contentious in public for the first time

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Sparks flew as mayoral candidates Chris Harris and Rory Hoskins called each other political animals at a debate on March 21, clashing over alleged secret council meetings and the other’s commitment to diversity. The election is April 2.

“The campaign has already gotten dirty.

There was an implication about a master plan and I think there was someone suggesting there was a manifesto,” Hoskins said at the debate, which was sponsored by the Forest Park Review and Forest Park Chamber of Commerce.

Hoskins, a former village commissioner and president of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization, is part of a progressive slate of commissioner candidates calling themselves Forest Park Forward.

“People have said me and Forest Park Forward have a manifesto, that’s not true,” Hoskins said. “People have said that ‘Rory Hoskins wants to shut down bars at 11 o’clock.’ That’s not true. There was an internet article that attributes a quote from me disparaging Sen. Dick Durbin, and it suggested I was a supporter of [Republican Sen.

Jim] Oberweis -- that was a fabricated news article that appeared online.”

Harris said that the campaign had gotten dirty months ago, alleging that an internet troll in support of his opponent had been trying to undermine his campaign.

“Rory has someone, I don’t know if it’s an official campaign volunteer, a well-known internet troll is going around and trying to undermine things, [personal messaging] people, goes online and tries to post things, and it just takes oxygen to try and swat it down because it’s all nonsense,” Harris said at the debate. “I don’t know if it’s approved by Rory, I would hope not.”

Hoskins asked Harris to name the internet troll. Harris declined saying, “I don’t want to even give him credit to put his name out there, honestly he doesn’t deserve the attention.”

Hoskins countered that Harris was the one who brought him up.

Hoskins said that he had met, by invitation, with the Forest Park Diversity Commission recently and said that, if elected, he would give the group a calendar to work with, a larger budget and let them decide what events they would like to hold in town. He said Harris declined to meet with the group.

“Take them seriously,” Hoskins said. “If they invite you to a meeting, go to the meeting.”

Harris countered that he hadn’t denied any invitation from the Diversity Commission -- calling the allegation “absolutely ridiculous” -- and attributed his absence to a scheduling conflict. He said he sent a surrogate in his place.

“I’ve attended multiple Diversity Commission meetings before,” Harris said. “I’m glad Rory could finally get to one, because I’ve never seen him at one before.”

many saying he was advocating racial profiling.

Hoskins said that right before the board was to vote on the saggy pants legislation, “some of us realized it was a bad idea and it was hurriedly decided to go ahead and table it right away.”

If he and other board members had known about the ordinance before it appeared on the night’s agenda, Hoskins said they would have questioned it earlier. He said he would empower the village administrator to share information with CHRIS HARRIS RORY HOSKINS the council via regular reports.

“That way they can ask questions, receive feedback. That way Harris, also a former village commissioner, accused his opponent of “stabbing him there wouldn’t be the need to kind of huddle in the back” during his time on the council, up,” he said. Hoskins added that he didn’t alleging that Hoskins decided issues before owe anything to Harris since “I’m not that close to you” and “you’re not my wife.” the official council meetings.

Hoskins then went on to call his opponent As an example, Harris named the run-up to the infamous “saggy pants” ordinance a “political animal,” citing Harris’ circu-- which would have criminalized those lation of petitions for both commissioner whose pants drooped below the waistline and mayor this election and prior runs for -- and alleged that Hoskins was a part of a Cook County commissioner, village com“pre-meeting” of commissioners, where the missioner, mayor and state representative group agreed to immediately table the ordi- as examples.

After serving one four-year term on the nance without discussion. village council, Harris went on to chal“I don’t think it takes a genius to realize lenge Mayor Anthony Calderone for the vilthat when someone’s a political animal, they’re a political animal,” Harris said. lage’s top spot in 2015. He lost that race, and “The last year with Calderone was pretty Hoskins endorsed Calderone. Both Hoskins and Harris went on to unsuccessfully chalmuch every meeting with 4-1 votes.”

Harris added: “The saggy pants ordinance, I lenge Emanuel “Chris” Welch for state rephad my own way to go and it was Rory Hoskins resentative of the 7th District.

Harris said that his views have never that immediately made the motion to table. changed.

Now when there is a motion to table, there is “It has nothing to do with what offices you no discussion. So at that point my notes are run for if your decisions, and your platform, out the window, and TV cameras are sitting in and what you believe in stays the same,” he front of us for the 10 o’clock news.” said.

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Longtime resident thanks generous donors Fundraiser helps pay hospital bills, living expenses

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After suffering a stroke in January, resident Kathy Doss said she is regaining movement on the right side of her body, thanks to doctors, family and friends.

“I was in my house and woke up on the floor of my bedroom,” Doss said. Something similar had happened to her a few weeks before, and she went to the hospital immediately afterward. But doctors misidentified the incident and sent her home, she said.

Weeks later, she suffered a stroke and an-

eurysm, spending more than 13 days in the hospital. She said she’s been at home in outpatient rehabilitation in the time since.

“I had no right side for a long time, but it’s coming back,” Doss said. “My whole right side was completely dead. The goal is to have everything back to normal.”

On Feb. 23, she said Karen Dylewski, along with her staff at the Howard Mohr Community Center, organized a fundraiser for her at Doc Ryan’s Bar and Grill, where an estimated 300 attendees — including mayoral hopefuls Chris Harris and Rory Hoskins — raised more than $20,000. In the heat of

election season, “all the candidates were in the same room; they were able to come together,” Doss said. Her brother, John, is president of the Park District of Forest Park board and head of the village’s public works department.

She said she is thankful for the donations, which will go toward paying her hospital bills and current living expenses.

“When Forest Park comes together, they really are amazing. They did some amazing work. I’m just very proud to be a Forest Parker,” she said.

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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March 27 - Apr. 3

BIG WEEK One Proviso Concert

Don’t miss the Proviso East and Proviso Math and Science Academy’s band concert at6 p.m. on March 28 at Proviso East, 807 S. 1st Ave. in Maywood. Free admission.

Avoiding Financial Scams A senior counsel from the federal Securities and Exchange Commission will talk about how to identify and protect yourself from investment fraud and scams. Bring questions.

Fun runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on March 30 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Budgeting for Beginners A representative from Forest Park National Bank will go through an FDIC-approved curriculum about how to set financial goals, track spending and manage your monthly income. Talk runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on April 2 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Reading Awake Book Discussion Join fellow book lovers in discussing “Educated” by author Tara Westover, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

PRIDE Awards History Discussion Group Join fellow history-lovers to a discussion of author Robert Lacey’s “Inside the Kingdom: Kings, Clerics, Modernists, Terrorists, and the Struggle for Saudi Arabia,” from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 31 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

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The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and village is seeking nominations for its 25th annual PRIDE Awards, which are presented to commercial and residential property owners who show pride in Forest Park by investing in their property. Visit ExploreForestPark.com to learn how to nominate candidates. Nomination deadline is April 5.

Anastasia On April 3, travel with Howard Mohr Community Center officials to the Oriental Theater in Chicago to see Anastasia, a story about a woman’s mission to discover her mysterious roots. The group will enjoy dinner first at the Russian Tea Time Restaurant. Cost $85 for residents, and $89 for non-residents. Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.

Election Headquarters on the Web Forest Park’s municipal election is right around the corner, and you can find out more about the candidates at our online election headquarters online at ForestParkReview. com-- https://www.forestparkreview.com/ News/Articles/3-1-2019/The-Review’s-Election-2019-Headquarters/ There you’ll find features, candidate profiles, endorsements and other related news about the April 2 election.

Don’t forget to vote Cast your ballot from now until the election on April 2 at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. in Oak Park, or at the Whitcomb Building, 131 Maybrook Square in Maywood. Mail-in ballots are accepted until March 28. Those who wish to register and vote on election day must present two qualifying forms of identification.

Chicago Mag names village ‘most Mayberryest’ Call Jill at (708) 524-8300 or visit ForestParkReview.com/subscribe

Chicago Magazine showed Forest Park some serious love in its “Suburbia! An Adventure Guide” feature on March 11, naming Madison Street “the most Mayberryest downtown” among other accolades. Mayberry is the fictious town where “The Andy Griffith Show” was set.

Chicago Mag called out Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor for its ice cream, the village’s “old-timey” street lamps, and recommended spending a Saturday at a curbside pub.

“It has the ideal mix of independent shops, buzzy restaurants, and small-town nostalgia — and you can get there on the

L,” the magazine wrote. Towns across Illinois — from the Wisconsin border to Indiana — were all considered. Finalists included Geneva, Highland Park, La Grange and Tinley Park.

Gaetano’s also made the magazine’s list of 30 best restaurants in the suburbs, with Chicago Mag writing: “What’s more charming: the puffy Sardinian spinach ravioli or the chef ’s menu note insisting that ‘if you don’t like it, please, call my sister Rosaria.’”

We couldn’t agree more.

Nona Tepper

Forest Park Review, March 27, 2019

D209 hires new asst. supt.

Paul Starck-King will be district’s new head business official

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

During a regular meeting on March 12, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board voted to approve the hiring of a new assistant superintendent/ chief school business officer — roughly two months after the person who was previously hired in the position abruptly withdrew his name from consideration.

Paul Starck-King resigned his position as assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 to accept the position in D209. His

last day at D97 is April 12.

The board approved a 1-year contract, with an annual salary of $160,000. His retirement contributions will be deducted from his salary.

District 209’s Financial Oversight Panel was poised to approve Starck-King’s employment contract at its meeting on March 27.

Starck-King’s hiring comes a few months after the district hired Michael Tanner in the position. The board approved an employment contract for Tanner on Jan. 8. On Jan. 23, Tanner backed out of consideration.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

D91 to Proviso, by the numbers This year, the total number of Forest Park District 91 students who went on to enroll at Proviso Township High Schools District 209 increased for the first time in at least five years, according to data provided by D209.

Most D91 students who attend a Proviso school attend Proviso East High School, with 111 students at East at the beginning of this school year. Thirty-eight students enrolled at Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA).

The total number of D91 students who went on to D209 increased this year by 18 percent, from 126 last school year to 149 at the beginning of the 2019 school year.

The number of students attending PMSA declined year over year — from 46 to 38 — while the number of students attending Proviso East increased, from 80 to 111.

Out of the 10 schools that send students to Proviso, Melrose Park School District 89 sent the most this year — 1,687 students — and Komarek (North Riverside) sent the fewest, with just 10 students. Forest Park’s D91 sent the seventh highest number of all the feeder schools. The total includes students who enroll in Proviso from out of dis-

trict, private schools, or who don’t indicate where they come from.

At a board of education meeting in February, Superintendent Louis Cavallo said 28 students applied to PMSA for the 2020 school year, and 19 were accepted. “That’s a third of our class that is going to PMSA next year,” he said at the meeting.

Cavallo added: “That’s quite a high percentage of our students going to PMSA next year, so we’re happy.”

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“I know what it takes to be a Commissioner in Forest Park.”

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I grew up in Forest Park on the 800 block of Beloit Avenue and attended Field Stevenson through the 5th grade. I moved back to Forest Park in 1981 and have lived here ever since. For decades, I have been active in the issues facing Forest Park by attending public forums and town hall meetings on many issues including the following.

• Water distribution and flooding.

• Proposed expansion of the Eisenhower Expressway.

• Homes for parking.

• Zoning and Planned Unit Developments • Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development • Comprehensive Plan Workshops • Video Gaming

To be effective, Commissioners must commit to fact finding, study, consultation and deliberation before, during, and after each Council Meeting. Commissioners must fully understand our village and our zoning laws, ordinances and procedures. They must make a serious commitment to guiding decisions that are fiscally responsible and an appropriate allocations of our resources. As we have seen vividly in recent events, we must also study and develop ways to help our local businesses compete within the context of our decisions. And, I haven’t even touched on the challenges to public safety and public property that are such key responsibilities for the Council.

And they must have a vision of Forest Park and be guided only by the best interests of Forest Park. I know what it takes to be a Commissioner in Forest Park, because I’ve done this job already.

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History Fest A group of kids get ready to play “Forest Parkopoly” while others look over a community quilt and a display of Forest Park history during the first Community and History Festival at the Park District of Forest Park on March 23.

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prosthetics are sold each year and that the average cost per limb is $250.”

Carlos Rivera worked on another project to complement the prosthetic, which the students named Manibus Maximus, Latin from page 1 for the “greatest hand.”

“I never actually worked on the hand,” he said. “I was working on a tiny computer we this project because she thought it would be could put in the palm of the hand. When you an interesting idea.” start the one I designed up, it shows a heart “This year,” said Marissa Garza, “our and then after a countdown it says ‘go Blackmain focus in the Challenge Program is dehawks.” sign process, so the request fit what we were Nart Ramadani also contributed to the doing.” She explained that the first step in project but was absent for the interview the design process they were using is to emBob Quirk, who is presently a second pathize, observe and understand. grade instructor at Betsy Ross Elementary Liliana Wood explained School, was amazed, surthat in order to complete prised and “impressed with step one — to empathize — the work they did on it. It’s they interviewed Mr. Quirk incredible what they did in and asked him a range of that short amount of time. questions. “We asked him “Having gone my whole if he had ever used a melife without a hand, a proschanical hand before, if he thetic hand might take a needed help tying his shoes, lot of getting used to. But and what his hardest chalI jumped on board with the lenge is, but we also asked project because I thought him what his favorite color about what the project was and if he liked lasacould do for the kids.” gna.”

Finn said the project won “Step two,” Garza added, “outstanding prototype” ac“is to define what materials claim from the professional we needed to find and how designers at the Team Probto get them.” lem Solving Design Chal“We did some research,” lenge held at the Chicago said Gasse, “and found History Museum on March that many hand designs 6. already exist, but to make “Challenge,” Finn exa prosthetic hand feel like plained, “is an enrichment it’s their hand, you have to program for students in LILIANA WOOD modify it so that person’s grades 3-8. Students meet specifications are met.” once a week to engage with The students customized an their [grade level] peers artificial hand designed by in problem/project-based Steve Wood, which is called learning activities.”

“Flexy Hand 2.”

At the start of the school year, all District According to Jaiden Smith, Mr. Quirk 91 third- through eighth-grade students take shared that driving a nail in was difficult the Fastbridge assessment. Students with for him because he didn’t have a left hand a total math or total reading score above to hold the nail while hammering. “So we the 85th percentile are invited to be tested decided to make a nail holder that he could through a three-part assessment that identiattach to one of the fingers,” she explained. fies achievement and aptitude. Scores from “On another finger we put like a measuring assessments and observations are used to tape in centimeters — because he likes the rank-order all students tested. metric system.”

About going through life missing one Kenny Snyder added, “We learned that hand, Bob Quirk said, “Even when I was a his favorite team is the Blackhawks, so we kid, my parents, brothers and sisters never made the hand in the Blackhawk’s colors babied me. I was a pretty good athlete. I and put a Blackhawk symbol on the back of played baseball, football, and basketball, the hand.” and I played hockey till I was in my 40s.”

Naomi Allen said the hand has additional Married with three children, all in their features like a secret compartment and a 20s, he doesn’t feel sorry for himself. “I don’t finger that can serve as a highlighter pen. picture myself as having a disability,” he And each finger on the prosthetic hand is said. “I just do things differently.” able to bend.

He worked for Jewel Foods for 31 years as Finn explained that Wood’s design is cona grocery manager until he decided it was sidered a wrist-powered device. time for a change in his life and went back to “When Mr. Quirk bends his wrist, the school at National Louis University, where hand closes in order to grasp. The flexible he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in joints allow the hand to release the grasp 2009. After graduation he was hired to teach when he straightens his joint.” at Betsy Ross and now serves as the secondAlina Huner said they learned a lot doing grade building aide. research for the project. “Gathering infor“The road,” he said, “changes in front of mation for the hand, we learned that 2.1 milyou as you go along.” lion people live without limbs, that 31,000

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“We asked him if he had ever used a mechanical hand before, if he needed help tying his shoes, and what his hardest challenge is, but we also asked him what his favorite color was and if he liked lasagna.”

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“I have what it takes to be a Commissioner in Forest Park.”

No doubt, the candidates for our Village Council care about and want to help our community. But caring and the desire to serve are just the beginning. I have shown the dedication, commitment and deep experience in Forest Park leadership as well as in competitive business roles.

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Punch #11 for Marty Tellalian Here is what I have to offer.

• Served on the Village Council as Commissioner of Public Property from 2007 to 2011.

• Served on the Plan Commission from 2005 to 2007.

• Resident of Forest Park for nearly 50 years.

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

• Design manager for an international engineering / construction company where I have worked for over 40 years.

• Served on the Board of Trustees of the Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church for 12 years and currently serving on the building committee.

• Company Chairman for March of Dimes Walk-a-thon team.

• Volunteer instructor for Junior Achievement.

• Senior Babe Ruth baseball head coach.

While I was on the council, I was always prepared, engaged in open discussion, demonstrated fiscal restraint, and most importantly, always guided by the best interests of Forest Park.

• Our parks were improved and an additional pocket park was developed.

• Our detective offices were moved from trailers to offices on 501 Des Plaines.

• Parking lots were improved with automated pay boxes and paved.

• Jackson Blvd. and Harvard St. were improved with traffic controlling bump outs primarily funded by the federal government.

If elected, I will dedicate myself to making Forest Park a safe, well maintained, friendly, and prosperous village where everyone is welcomed and everyone wants to make Forest Park their home and place of business.

Please honor me with your support and punch #11 on April 2nd.

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C R I M E

Woman slams car into Portillo’s A Berwyn woman rammed her car into Portillo’s Hot Dog Stand, 7740 Roosevelt Road, about 2:30 a.m. on March 23.

Portillo’s manager told police that Bautista Flores, 21, of Berwyn, was her girlfriend and that they had been arguing by phone while Flores waited outside. Flores demanded the manager come outside. The manager refused. Flores then threatened to “ram” the restaurant’s doors with her Kia, pulling up to the doors several times but stopping short. She then fled the scene.

A short while later, Flores returned, drove up to the doorway and hit the doors, shattering one.

Portillo’s facilities manager estimated it would cost $791 to replace the door. Flores received a felony charge for criminal damage to property.

Car taken at gunpoint A man walked from his home on the 900 block of Ferdinand Avenue to his parked car at 5:27 a.m. on March 22. A man approached him and asked for a light for his cigarette.

As the victim searched for a lighter, the man pulled a handgun and said, “You know what it is.” The victim handed the man his car keys, $45 cash, several credit cards, insurance, Android phone and ID. He then walked the offender to his parked car, which the man drove east toward Harlem Avenue.

Police seize drugs at CTA Police spotted a man holding a bag of suspected heroin outside the Forest Park Blue Line station at 5:14 p.m. on March 18.

Officers activated their emergency sirens and Timothy Hoover, 34, of Bridgeview, quickly stuffed the bag in his pocket. Police instructed Hoover to remove his hands from his pocket. He refused. They instructed him to put his hands on his head. He refused and stiffened his body and arms, and resisting arrest. Forced to the ground, he curled into a ball. Police handcuffed and searched the man, recovering 12 bags containing suspected heroin and two bags containing suspected crack cocaine. “You put that drugs on me,” Hoover reportedly told police.

He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, and also for resisting, obstructing and attempting to disarm an officer. Hoover also had an active warrant out from Will County for manufacture/delivery of a look-alike substance.

Traffic chase leads to accident Police spotted a car with overly tinted windows traveling north on Harlem Avenue at 2:14 a.m. on March 19.

Officers attempted to curb the Chevrolet Malibu on the 300 block of Desplaines Avenue — the car signaled, pulled into a lot and then sped away. Police followed the vehicle

north on Circle Avenue, east on Randolph Street and decided to stop following the vehicle at Harlem Avenue.

Officers saw the vehicle “fishtail” on Harlem Avenue. When they arrived at the scene the car had crashed into a vehicle and garage on the 300 block of Wisconsin Street in Oak Park. A man jumped out of the Malibu and ran away.

A small amount of cannabis was recovered from the car.

Parking lot fight

Police saw a man yelling and punching another man on the 400 block of Desplaines Avenue about 9:55 p.m. on March 23.

Officers told the Maywood man, 20, to stop and walk to the squad car. The man complied. The other man lay on the ground, bleeding from his mouth and nose.

The Maywood suspect told police that, earlier in the evening, the man approached him asking for money. The Maywood man walked to an ATM, withdrew $200 and said he was going to give the man an unknown amount of money when the man stole his wallet. The Maywood man ran after the thief, and punched him in the face, demanding his money back.

The other man, who was highly intoxicated, told police he met the Maywood man outside a bar and bought marijuana from him. He denied taking money from the Maywood man.

The Maywood man received an ordinance violation for battery. The other man was transported to Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Concealed carry card stolen from truck Sometime between 11 and 11:15 a.m. on March 20, a briefcase was stolen from a Dodge Ram parked on the 7200 block of Roosevelt Road. The briefcase contained bank paperwork, financial brokerage firm contracts, a contractor’s license, a concealed carry permit and a firearm owners identification card (FOID).

The victim told police he left his doors unlocked.

Late son’s dog tags lifted Sometime between 7 p.m. on March 22 and 8:15 a.m. on March 23, someone stole sunglasses valued at $130 and memorial U.S. Marine Corps dog tags from a car parked on the 7300 block of Harrison Street. The tags belonged to the victim’s son, who was killed in the line of duty in January.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, March 18-24, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

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PROVISO

Campaign contours from page 1 current board majority’s failure to deliver on the promises it set back when Proviso Together was still an upstart operation; not a party with a 7-person supermajority on the D209 board.

The fracture between Proviso Together’s former supporters and the slate’s sitting board members has been exacerbated by a fracture at the board table itself, with both Sam Valtierrez and Della Patterson — both of whom were elected in 2017 on the Proviso Together slate — having split with the party (Patterson is supporting Proviso United while Valtierrez is supporting Aguirre, a fellow Melrose Parker).

“With all the progress we’ve done, I can’t see why anyone would want to come in now,” Kelly said. “I can see if we weren’t doing what we said we’d do, but everything we said we’d do we accomplished.”

Medina said that the majority’s “foundational work” has been getting rid of the politically connected contractors that were staples at D209 in the past, such as the Del Galdo Law Group and Restore Construction.

“We have also revitalized finances,” said Wagner, referencing the district’s upgraded bond rating, the increased per-pupil-funding at the district, the implementation of a 5-year budget and the approval of a master facilities plan that will address “30 years of deferred maintenance” at the district, among other factors.

The Proviso Together candidates sounded the alarm about campaign contributions to Aguirre, citing state election data that shows that Restore Construction and the Del Galdo Law Group — two companies that did business with District 209 before the current board majority took over — have recently contributed money to political committees controlled by Serpico. So far, state data shows, Aguirre has received $15,000 from those committees.

Aguirre, who has run against candidates backed by the Melrose Park mayor in the past, said that the contributions are the result of the fact that she and Serpico recently discovered that they share similar educational beliefs. She added that she has broad support from other elected officials, as well.

“I’m constantly being accused [of being controlled by the machine],” Aguirre said. “What’s the proof ? […] Accuse me of doing something when you see me do it.”

Wagner, responding to Aguirre during

a Forest Park Review endorsement interview session earlier this month, said that “corruption doesn’t happen at the board table, it happens in the intervening months and days … We want nothing to do with corruption.”

Proviso United candidates have also been careful to put space between their candidacies and powerful political interests.

“This is a grassroots operation coming directly from the people in need,” Wade said.

Scott said that United’s campaign is, in part, the result of promises that Proviso Together failed to deliver.

“When they came into office, they promised to put in vocational programming,” Scott said. “They promised it and didn’t move on it at all … Once we started running and that became part of our platform, classes started to appear and they dubbed them programs, but in the first two-and-a-half to three years, there was nothing.”

Robertson said that the current board is not completely transparent about some of its claims related to Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park, namely that the school has a 100 percent graduate rate.

“That hasn’t been true since the day that school opened,” Robertson said. “We should stop touting and hanging how well PMSA is doing and how glamorous it is, when it’s not.”

Wade said that the board “should open up the lines of communication” with teachers in the district, adding that “there is intimidation among staff at Proviso.”

Wade also lambasted the current board majority on the issue of expulsions.

Although he conceded that the number of expulsions at D209 has decreased dramatically, he credited the reduction to SB 100 — the state law that makes it harder for high schools to suspend and expel students — and added that “the faults and the ills” related to the expulsion of black male students in D209 “are still there.”

Aguirre, along with the Proviso United slate, also honed in on other factors they consider failures of the board majority, including the lack of engagement with the district’s alumni base, data related to student achievement that is not accurate and faulty enrollment information.

United candidates said that they plan on initiating a forensic audit to get to the bottom of those perceived problems.

Proviso Together candidates, however, have argued that their four opponents are simply piling on in an effort to muddy the waters, particularly for lowinformation voters, arguing that most of the information that has been put out by Aguirre and United has not been substantiated by reliable sources.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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April 1 – 1:15 UFO’s – No Longer Science Fiction

Debbie Ziegelmeyer, Missouri MUFON Star Team Investigator will present “True Life Close Encounters of the Second, Third, and Forth Kind”. She has investigated over 1000 unidentified craft and entity sighting reports and will share eight of her most memorable close encounter report investigations. Skeptics and believers are encouraged to attend.

April 22 – 1:15 Georg Jensen: Scandinavian Design for Living Jeffrey Nigro presents Danish

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April 29 – 1:15 The Monster’s Mother: On Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” Celebrate the

April 8 – 1:15 Civic Orchestra of Chicago – Celebrating 100 Years of Civic Engagement Jonathan McCormick,

director of the CSO’s Negaunee Music Institute, will present the history of the Civic Orchestra and updates on new curriculum. The program includes a music performance by four orchestra members.

200th Anniversary of this classic with educator and lecturer Cynthia Rutz. 18year old Mary Shelley first wrote the tale in response to a contest with her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron to see who could write the most horrifying tale. This program examines both the tale and its young author.

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Evening & Weekend Events Wednesday, April 17 – 7:30pm Henry Fogel Presents Adam Neiman With an established international career and an encyclopedic repertoire, pianist Nieman joined the full-time faculty of the Chicago College of Performing Arts in 2015 as Assistant Professor of Piano. Doors open at 7 p.m. Members and their guests $25, Non-members $30, Students $10

Friday, April 26 - 7:30 – 10pm 6th Annual OPRFHS Swing Dance The Award-winning Jazz Ensemble offers up an electrifying and professional program. Boogie to the beat at this all ages, family friendly event. Tickets at the door. Students up to 17 – $5 / Adults 18 and over – $10 Sunday, April 28 – 3:00pm Free Readers presents Clybourne Park Set fifty years apart, CLYBOURNE PARK explodes in two outrageous acts. Freereaders.com

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The article announcing Chris Harris’s latest run for office mentioned him getting a donation from “A&P Com,” a marketing firm based in Chicago he claimed he’d done “some work” for in the past. “A&P Com” is not listed in the Corporate/LLC Database maintained by the State of Illinois. A search of the address provided in the donation returns the home address of James Parrilli, former Mayor of Maywood and Proviso Township Republican committeeman. As of this writing, six days have passed, and Chris Harris has yet to explain what “A&P Com” is or his connection to Mr. Parrilli. Why the secrecy? What kind of “marketing work” has

Harris done for a man who in 2014 was connected to a robocall that sowed confusion among election judges right before an election? And why did Harris’ campaign delete posts connecting “A&P Com” to Mr. Parrilli’s home and a news article about Mr. Parrilli’s political activities? For a candidate who claims to be transparent, his silence is concerning. Considering the financial state of the Village, voters should be wary of voting for a candidate who is not open, accessible, honest or transparent about political donations.

Ramon Gonzalez

Forest Park resident

He will not be a team player Why am I worried about Rory Hoskins getting elected as Mayor? We have lived in Forest Park on-off for the last nine-plus years. We moved here and rented a place in 2010, then bought our condo in 2013 and then bought our home in 2015. Most of us love living in this area, Oak Park / Forest Park area, even though it costs lot more to own and live here than in city-proper. But we decided to own a place in Forest Park because we felt, we could enjoy the culture and food scene of Chicago without sacrificing the quaintness of village life. Since we became homeowner we have been paying more attention to the village events and unavoidably to village politics. For the last two years plus years we have seen the village deal with the issue of video gambling and utterly waste time, money and energy because elected officials choose not to listen to villagers at the first place, but ram through policies that they believed were good for our village. I felt the last two years village was more divided, and politics became more toxic than ever before because our leaders couldn’t able to work together as a team. I am worried by electing Rory as our mayor we will end up in the same place where we have been in the past that will jeopardize our village’s progress and create a more divided village than ever.

I don’t know politics and I don’t care which political machine is driving what candidate.

As a minority I was quite delighted to see Rory run for Mayor’s office, up until I saw two candidates debate, and disheartened by how disingenuous Rory sounded, and even worse how unapologetic he was about past decisions where he opted not to be a team player and repeatedly only choose positions that will give him political advantage over others. For instance, in one of the debated Chris Harris asked why Rory never chose to discuss his decisions with other commissioners when he had the chance to be a team player, Rory simply replied by saying something along the lines of “Chris is not his wife and he doesn’t have to.” This is not

the kind of response I expect from a mayoral candidate. While I don’t mind a good joke and a jab, I was surprised to see he never answered why he choose not to be a team player and at the least not even attempted to have that conversation to convince other commissioners. This made me more curious and as I further read about his past endorsements, votes/decisions, and news articles, it became more obvious that he will not be a team player, and more importantly and would always be playing for “Team Rory” than “Team Forest Park”. Rory is not my candidate because I felt like he is more interested in Mayor’s office than brining people together, solving our problems as team and creating transparency all along the decision line. I think Forest Park Review made a very bad decision of endorsing Rory, where they could have stayed neutral.

Umasankar Kandaswamy Resident

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Altenheim timetable

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fter all the candidate forums and questionnaires, here’s one thing that is clear to us: Both mayoral candidates and all those competing for the village council agree it is time to move forward in deciding the future of the village-owned property at the Altenheim.

These 11 acres of open space were purchased by the village a long, long time ago in a bold effort to keep them from being developed as, likely, townhomes. Mayor Anthony Calderone led that charge and it remains one of the great accomplishments of his tenure. But making a real plan for its future has been elusive. For a time, that space seemed the likely home of a new West Cook YMCA. Fenwick High School had a minute’s notion about using it for athletic facilities. Mostly it has sat unused except for the occasional event, even as the few remaining structures dangerously rot in place.

There does not appear to be a full consensus among candidates on the property’s future use. Although selling off a portion to create some property and sales tax stream seems likely, keeping part of the land open also seems likely, though how much and for what use is unclear. We want the Culture Park concept to get a fair hearing in this process, too.

What is clear, however, is that all candidates believe a short timeline — maybe two years — for planning the future of the Altenheim is reasonable, doable and a priority.

That’s good news.

Sustainable Forest Park

Forest Park has bumped along quietly when it comes to environmental sustainability. There’s a recycling program, the community garden, and more recently, the energetic but informal Go Green Forest Park effort.

Now, though, the focus on small-town stewardship of our environment is getting some local government heft and, we hope, a worthy champion. The Review reported last week that Mayor Anthony Calderone is relaunching a sustainability commission as part of village government. Actually, in preparing that launch the village discovered it had created such an entity way back in the 1970s. It even had a ’70s sort of name: the Environmental Control Commission!

Karen Rozmus, a longtime Forest Parker and a Review environmental columnist back in the day, has been working with both Calderone and Go Green Forest Park to move this important idea ahead. There is not a more knowledgeable or passionate environmental champion than Rozmus. Forest Park is lucky to have her and we should all rally around this smart move to elevate our focus on our environment.

Endorsement recap

Election Day is about here – and early voting continues.

Here are the candidates endorsed by the Forest Park Review: Mayor: Rory Hoskins Village council: Mark Boroughf, Daniel Novak, Marty Tellalian, Jessica Voogd District 91 Forest Park elementary schools: Monique Cotton Yancey, Steve Rummel, Katherine Valleau District 209 Proviso Township High Schools: Theresa Kelly, Claudia Medina, Ned Wagner

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Why I’m voting for Rory

his column is perhaps more of a confession than an endorsement.

I’m going to vote for Rory Hoskins next Tuesday, because I resonate with him. It’s an intuitive thing.

Candidates often try to get votes by rationally laying out what they will do if elected. That’s what this newspaper tends to focus on. What do Chris and Rory say they will do about the Altenheim property or to get the village out of its fiscal hole or to prevent flooding or to promote Forest Park’s economy.

Both Chris and Rory have well thought out proposals which on the whole I agree with. No, why I’m going to vote for Rory has less to do with reason than my intuition.

Do you remember Barack Obama’s keynote speech to the Democratic Convention in 2004? I don’t remember a word he said, but I remember vividly how that speech moved me. It wasn’t mainly my head that was responding to him, but neither was it primarily my heart. The effect was not mainly rational nor emotional.

It was intuitive. The online Free Dictionary defines intuition as “the faculty of knowing or understanding something without reasoning or proof ” or “an impression or insight gained by the use of this faculty.”

Now, Rory has a long way to go to approach Obama’s magic as a speaker. In fact, I thought Chris performed much better than Rory at the forum held at the Middle School last Thursday. I understood every word Chris said both in terms of diction and conceptual clarity.

Rory at times kind of mumbled and sometimes turned away from the mic in the direction of the moderator which made it impossible to hear what he was saying.

When Chris threw a negative, ad hominem barb it stung, because he is good with words, but when Rory tried to respond in kind, he just couldn’t pull it off.

So, I’m not going to vote for Rory, because his platform is so much more compelling than the one Chris is presenting and certainly not because of his skill at public speaking.

It’s, rather, an intuitive thing. It’s why I become close friends with some people and not with others.

It’s an intuitive thing. It’s why I join one political party and not another. It’s an intuitive thing. It’s why I’m a Christian and not a Buddhist.

Jonathan Haidt is a moral psychologist who, in his book The Righteous Mind, argues that when we humans make moral decisions, intuition comes first and reasoning comes second. In fact he contends that reason functions like a press secretary whose job is to make sense out of what is basically non-rational.

Picture Sarah Huckaby Sanders trying to defend her boss in front of TV cameras.

“Keep your eye on intuitions,” Haidt urges, “and don’t take people’s moral arguments at face value. They’re mostly post hoc constructions. . .crafted to advance one or more strategic objectives.”

That’s why I probably won’t convince any Chris Harris supporters to vote for Rory Hoskins by any rational arguments I could make—because it’s an intuitive thing.

Although intuition is not rational, I want to be clear that neither is it irrational. Saying that the sun travels around the earth is irrational. Saying that life begins at conception is not. That view is neither rational nor irrational. It’s intuitive. Look at the definition.

Intuition is “the faculty of knowing or understanding something without reasoning or proof.”

Maybe I’m using myself as a case study here. Does my claim that my reasons for voting for Rory are more intuitive than rational resonate intuitively with you? You see the humorous irony, right? If you don’t buy what I’m saying, there’s no way I can convince you by a rational argument. Because it’s an intuitive thing. You either intuitively accept that what I’m saying about intuition or you don’t.

The problem, if it’s true that that intuition precedes reason in our decision making, is that intuition can be wrong. We all intuitively agreed that Donald Trump would lose in 2016, right? Turning from politics to religions, Jesus’ disciples constantly misunderstood what he was telling them about the Kingdom of God, because his teaching was to them counter-intuitive.

What? You want us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? THAT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE! One of my cousins said, “When I want to find out what is really true, I watch Fox news.”

One of my friends said, “When I want to find out what is really true, I watch MSNBC.” All of this, of course, begs the question, “Where does intuition come from?”

I don’t know the answer. We all have heard stories like one of the children of a pastor becomes an atheist and the other goes to seminary. Is it nature or nurture or just random? I don’t know.

What I think I know—err what I intuitively know is that reason should have an honored role in our decision regarding whom to vote for next Tuesday, but reason also has its limitations.

I’m going vote for Rory partly because I agree with most of his positions but also because I intuitively resonate with things like his demeanor, character, temperament and sense of how the world works.

TOM

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What do commissioners do?

“It’s time for new ideas and fresh momentum.” I couldn’t agree with the Forest Park Review more.

That is why I believe Jessica Voogd, Mark Boroughf, Jon Kubricht and myself, Julianne Bonwit, are the best choices to lead Forest Park over the next four years.

One of the main questions Forest Parkers have asked me throughout this campaign has not been, “How long have you lived here?” or “What qualifies you to be a Commissioner?” The number one question has been, “What do Commissioners do?”

That is a great question. It speaks to the inadequate communication many residents feel they receive as well as the disconnect and inaccessibility many of us feel to our local government.

A huge motivating factor for me to run was my direct experience in simply bringing an issue forward important to many residents and the cumbersome process it took to get resolved. I do not doubt any of the current Commissioners’ dedication and desire to make Forest Park the best it can be. They all chose to put themselves out there 4 years ago and be public servants to a Village they love. I respect and commend each one for their service.

However, as we push Forest Park into the future, it is vital that everyone in the Village feel they have a voice in their hometown, and Commissioners who will be willing to fight and change a system that has not always been the most inclusive, welcoming or easy for citizens to use. I ask you to vote for me, Julianne Bonwit, along with Jessica Voogd, Mark Boroughf and Jon Kubricht for Village Commissioners. We are the new voices and fresh ideas that Forest Park needs at this time in its long and wonderfully rich history.

Julianne Bonwit

Run for the board to work I’m Dr. Daniel Gasse, running for D91 School Board. I’ve lived in Forest Park for 20 years, have run the Gasse School of Music here for 18 years and taught for 38 years. I have 2 children attending D91 and have been very involved with the schools for 10 years. For the last 4 years I’ve been part of the team helping Proviso Together make the revolutionary revival of D209.

This experience inspired me to run for the board to work for positive changes at D91. Furthermore, my doctorate in Music and Education has prepared me to understand the process for designing and realizing curriculums, programs, and educational evaluation systems.

Like many of the students and families in our district, I’m Hispanic and bilingual. I have experienced the difficulties of language barriers in 2 counties and my older children attended ESL classes in public school. I also lived below the poverty level for many years and had to raise my older chil-

dren as a single parent for a few years.

I can understand and be a bridge to the large population of Latinos (many with language challenges) and low income D91 families.

I’m committed to helping whoever needs it. I think my greatest contribution will be to ensure all children in D91 receive a great and equitable education.

I believe in: ■ Well researched and evidence-based programs that will bring out the best in all of our children, from the academically successful ones to those who struggle; ■ Holding the board and superintendent accountable through transparency in decision making; ■ Strong communication between all stakeholders, from the students, to the parents, to the teachers and board members, to the community at large; ■ A proactive approach to problem solving.

I’ll do my best to make all of these happen.

Daniel Gasse

Forest Park District 91 school board candidate

Forest Park Commissioner candidate

Grow, adapt and strive As a lifelong resident, I am seeking re-election to serve the community that raised me. I pledge to be your voice for Forest Park: past, present and future. Our village will see a natural culture shift in welcoming a new mayor. Change is good as long as it is done with an understanding of our Village history. I look forward to the opportunity to manage, produce, provide, and positively impact my hometown.

With a 20-year career in municipal government I bring the experience to drive Forest Park forward whether it be navigating our financial deficit, the development of the Althenheim property, or ensuring the safety and wellness of our residents by providing a high level of core services.

The last four years serving as Village Commissioner has provid-

ed me invaluable experience and insight. The Forest Park Review endorsement bestowed on my campaign cites my solid understanding of village operations, as well as deep ties to the community. “He is clearly invested in Forest Park’s future” stated the Review. This is the truth. I enjoy making a difference and serving others. I am a proponent of positive change and innovation. I believe we need to look for ways to do things better and smarter so we can grow, adapt and strive for sustainability.

Our village needs to be a place where residents of all ages and business owners are engaged and satisfied. The council needs to create an environment where community input is always welcome and community/stakeholder education is continuous. I want to make sure

we are committed to residents of all ages. Hopefully many of our youngest residents will be in my shoes someday, raising their families here and seeking to affect positive change for the Village of Forest Park.

I take this responsibility and the future of our Village very seriously and encourage you to vote for Daniel Novak for Village Commissioner on April 2, 2019.

Daniel J. Novak Incumbent Forest Park Village Commissioner candidate

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I have not changed who I am Thank you to the Forest Park Review for allowing candidates one last opportunity to talk to residents. I’d like to start with a quote from the Forest Park Review from a few years ago.

“He (Chris Harris) understands the fundamental nature of management and governance today: Sharing. Sharing information. Sharing planning. Sharing decision-making. Bringing more people into the tent by both direct invitation and by creating a culture that says all are welcome, all are needed.” Forest Park Review 3/24/15. I thank the Review for the kind words then, and the sentiment still rings true today. To thrive, our next council needs the input of all commissioners, consulting from staff, and most importantly—input from residents. As your mayor, I can assure you that your village hall will have an open door where are all are welcome and all voices will be heard.

I think independence is an important aspect in governance, and I have always thought Forest Park has had a rebellious streak in it to buck the tired trends of Proviso politics: the back door dealing, the patronage, the one hand washing the other. From helping to take back our high school district via the energy cultivated here with Proviso Together, to the strong independent voting record that usually shows the rest of Proviso “we’re not falling for that!,” I have shown I have no ties to the dirty gears that turn the Proviso machine, no favors owed across that landscape—and my focus is 100% Forest Park, working with our neighboring towns when needed, but not selling us out at the expense of our residents.

Way back in 2011 when I first ran for the council, the Review stated “Harris talks winningly about increasing citizen involvement while remaining independent himself. We’re eager to see (an) enthusiastic and bright candidate like Harris on the board.” And then cap it off just recently the Review wrote, “We admire his (Harris’) past efforts to engage residents in important town hall discussions. That urge toward transparency and dialogue is essential in this divided town.” Forest Park Review 3/20/19 Again, I thank the Review for the kind words, and I would like to think whether on or off the council I made every effort to increase citizen involvement and engage residents (holding town halls, participatory budget sessions, online meetings) but I wanted to point out the echoing of independence. We’re at a crossroads here in Forest Park. We are replacing a mayor of 20 years, and we are choosing the direction our town is going to go.

I want to be your mayor and, as you can see documented by the Review, I have not changed who I am when it comes to my beliefs, convictions in governance, and my passion for Forest Park. I humbly ask for your vote April 2.

Chris Harris

Mayoral candidate / former village commissioner

An opportunity to change directions I am looking forward to the election next week. Forest Park has an opportunity to change directions. We can move forward, away from the debacle of the missing parking ticket revenue, and begin to address the million dollar plus budget deficit. We have an opportunity to elect a group of commissioners who will listen to the residents, and not ignore their views on video gambling, or opting out of the Cook County minimum wage, or a myriad of other issues. I will be voting for the Forest Park Forward slate of Julianne Bonwit, Jessica Voogd, Mark Boroughf and Jon Kubricht. After getting to know them over the past months and years, I truly believe they will work in the best interests of all residents and business owners to make Forest Park a desirable destination for visitors, and a place all of us are proud to call home.

Kris McCoy

Forest Park resident

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I see areas for improvement In 2002, after looking at numerous options, I purchased my first home in Forest Park.

The location, value, community and charm are what drew me to the Village. After more than 16 years as a resident, I see areas for improvement that could benefit the Village and encourage new residents and businesses to choose Forest Park. That is why I am running for Commissioner.

One area for improvement is the lack of transparency in Village government. It’s important that citizens have full information in order to participate in their government. This could be achieved by publishing full, un-redacted copies of the Village Budget on the website, holding meetings in the evenings at times that are more convenient for residents and improving online communications.

The quality of our schools is another important concern. Better schools improve future opportunities for our children and encourage residents to stay when their families reach high school age. The Village Board should be in contact with the District 91 and District 209 school boards to assure our engagement in every stage of education.

The recent flooding is a concern for the Village. The current sewer system needs to be expanded, according to Village studies.

By cutting expenses in the Village’s General Budget the $900,000 that is pulled from the water budget could be used for this purpose.

Additionally, a comprehensive financial plan for all Village departments should be created with a focus on cutting costs to save taxpayer money.

Several studies have been done on the Altenheim property, including a parking/traf-

fic study, a National Park Service study and studies conducted by PACE. A series of open town halls could help outline the next steps.

The Forest Park commissioner form of government is now in question. A series of town hall meetings should be held to explain the various forms of government to all residents and council members, each followed by question and debate sessions, allowing for a more informed decision by all.

Forest Park needs a vibrant business community. Social Media Marketing is cost effective, easy to implement and has enormous reach. Working with commercial real estate agents, targeted promotions can be delivered to entrepreneurs seeking to start new businesses or add additional locations. The Village Board needs to work closely with the Chamber of Commerce and a new Business Owner Advisory Panel for insight on current challenges, such as parking issues, and on solutions to strengthen the business community, such as holding Village events in Forest Park, easing building permit fees, or a sales tax revenue share.

I’m proud to be a resident of Forest Park and that is why I am working to solve the current issues facing our community. The best solutions will be the ones that include everyone in the Village; the Board, the Mayor, businesses and, most important, the residents. I look forward to a Forest Park that is inclusive in all aspects – employment, education, neighborhoods and government.

I ask for your vote as Forest Park Commissioner.

Last election, I wrote a letter to the Forest Park Review (Tuesday, March 31st, 2015) on my observations about Chris Harris, then a village commissioner. I wrote that he was truthful and diligent. He ran for mayor, but did not win by only a very narrow margin. That certainly means that many of us in Forest Park saw (and still see) him as the face of change that the village needs. Due to that challenging run, I felt that a change was in the air but it only lingered until now.

Chris cares about Forest Park. He inspires me to stay the course and look for ways to do good for our neighbors and this town. While the towns surrounding the village have been very active in addressing the needs of their residents, our village is stuck. Frankly, the last 30 years have been trying and disappointing. There has been a lot of confusion and pain since the last mayoral vote. The widespread disregard for the village residents is evident in many issues that we all face. It really feels as though no one is listening. The stagnation that we are experiencing right now could leave Forest Park landlocked economically, educationally, culturally. It is not at all what I want to see.

After the most recent village-wide debates and lively discussions everywhere, it is evident that residents want change and seem motivated to face the future pos-

itively. As a long-time resident, I’m glad for that. I believe that Forest Park can and should be a destination to live in and stay for a long time.

We know the challenges the village is facing. In my opinion, Chris Harris is that thoughtful, leadership ingredient being offered to us right now. It’s a good match. Chris knows all residents want the truth. We want and demand the facts about our budget, infrastructure, taxes, payouts and any other issue that affects all. We deserve to have that information delivered in real time. No more surprises; no more sparring with the truth and losing. Every resident deserves at least that much from their duly elected officials.

Having served as a village commissioner for many years, Chris has the experience and the leadership qualities we need today. Chris has fresh ideas and fearlessly voices them. He knows what the issues are and has thoughtfully outlined how to address them.

In my opinion, we have the perfect opportunity to create the town that we all want to live in now and in the future.

I am voting for Chris because I believe he is the man - the mayor - we need to do the work together that lies ahead. I know he is still perfectly suited for the job.

Shirley Suber

Forest Park resident

Jon Kubricht

Village Commissioner candidate

IL legislators must prioritize green energy jobs I recently began working in the Illinois solar industry, and am proud to spend my days talking to people about the advantages of solar for their homes. I love knowing that I’m doing something good for my neighbors and for the environment.

Before I joined the solar industry, I was a business writer and communications consultant. I’ve personally been a big supporter of solar since the 90s and was thrilled to see the market begin to take off in Illinois, thanks to lawmakers passing the Future Energy Jobs Act. I knew right away it was something I wanted to be part of.

The recent Solar Founda-

Chris Harris is still perfectly suited to be our new mayor

tion jobs report showed Illinois adding over 1,300 new jobs from 2017 to 2018 alone.

But in order to keep up this momentum lawmakers need to keep supporting good policy, which is why I’m glad that legislators on the House and Senate energy committees are gathering this week in Springfield to discuss Representative Will Davis’s Path to 100 Act. The Path to 100 Act will strengthen the Illinois economy, while protecting the environment. It will provide careers for those interested in working in the sustainable energy field. And it will provide Illinois and its residents a future of new pos-

sibilities, as we integrate sustainable energy into our daily lives.

Working in solar is the best job I’ve ever had. I really like the fact that what I do has a long term, positive impact on the world.

What could be more rewarding than helping keep our planet viable for future generations? I hope Illinois lawmakers will pass the Path to 100 Act, so more Illinoisans can make a living, while helping to create this brighter future.

Patrice Kelly Forest Park resident and Senior Retail Solar Advisory for Sunrun

Different ideas but shared goals This is my first run for political office and I am continually amazed and energized. The many opportunities to gather with my fellow Forest Parkers through meet and greets, candidate forums, knocking doors, and the Review interview have allowed me to absorb the different issues and ideas our community holds. Being able to engage in meaningful discussions with our neighbors and other candidates have highlighted what folks care about most; our love for Forest Park and our desire to see it be successful while maintaining our wonderful charm.

I am humbled and honored to have the Forest Park Review’s endorsement along side my slate mate, Mark Boroughf. Reading their assessments of the endorsed candidates, I feel they were fair and well considered. I appreciate the Review acknowledging my desire to bring a respectful responsiveness to our village council.

They wrote, “We trust her to bring this professional perspective to village operations.” The word ‘trust’ resonates with me.

April 2nd, we are trusting 5 people to do their best to deliver on the promises they

have made. I do not take that lightly. I want the opportunity to work with our community to make great things happen for Forest Park. I know and trust my fellow Forest Park Forward slate members will follow through. Mark Boroughf, Jon Kubricht, Julianne Bonwit and I have been working together, openly and transparently, for over 6 months. We have different ideas, but shared goals. We trust each other and we will work together to support each other.

While capable of working with whoever is elected, I know that Forest Park Forward is ready to take action. We have heard lots of ideas and suggestions for Forest Park over the years, now it is time to decide who we trust to truly move Forest Park Forward.

Jessica Voogd Forest Park Commissioner candidate

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All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television 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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

(708) 697-5000 LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service

Fair Oaks

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.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. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH 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–Thursday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Apr 8 Vesak (Buddha Day) Buddhism 13-14 Ram Navami

14 Palm Sunday

16-17 Mahavir Jayanti 19-27 Pesach

20-21 Ridván (1st day) 21 Easter

Hinduism

Christianity) Jainism

Judaism Bahá’í

Christianity

To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342

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The Village of Oak Park has openings for the 2019 Summer Seasonal Student Employment. Opportunities are in the Engineering, Water & Sewer, Streets Division, and Fleet & Forestry Divisions. Interested applicants must be 18 years old and actively enrolled in a post-secondary academic program. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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Montessori Elementary Teacher– Park View Montessori School, III, Inc. Job Loc.: 640 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60613. Job Reqmts: Bachelor’s Deg or equiv; Teaching diploma from an accredited Montessori Teacher Education Program; & Spoken & written proficiency in Spanish lang. reqd; Salary $54,300. Duties: Spend approx.

90% of the time teaching elementary students in accordance w/ the Montessori Methods (ages 6-12); Prep a weekly & monthly presentation plan for review & supervision by the level coordinator to fulfill educational areas, such as: lang., geography, art & culture, geology, geometry, algebra, & history; Create & maintain records, reports, evaluations, inventories, student records & testing in a timely manner; Provide and coord parent conferences, meetings & other communications throughout the school yr; Attendance at school functions & parent association functions in support of the school community; Meet w/ level coordinators to discuss, plan & implmt curriculum & attend faculty meetings & in-srvcs; Identify & call to the attention of the administrator any students w/ special difficulties or learning disabilities that need to be addressed & discussed w/ parents; & Coord class field trips.

Applicants send CV via fax at 773477-3725 or by mail.

AUSTIN VILLAGE APARTMENT 5937 W MIDWAY PKWY Clean 1BR apt, 1/2 blk from OP Green Line & shops. 3rd flr. $785/ mo. Heat not included.

708-383-9223

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This fulltime seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics. . Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 5, 2019.

HUMAN RESOURCES REP

The Royal Group is a 95-year-old, Midwest manufacturer located in Cicero, IL. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for actively managing all day-to-day divisional H.R. processes, programs and procedures.

The candidate must be a strategic thinker, with strong organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to work with a unionized workforce and ideally someone with previous H.R. experience and Spanish communications skills.

LANDSCAPE/LABORER

Independent landscaper looking for landscape laborers for Oak Park area. 30-40 hrs a week. Mon-Fri. 708-547-9121

ACCOUNTING CLERK Responsibilities: Qualifications: • Accounting duties • Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields • Process invoices accurately and timely • High level of accuracy in data entry skills • Check the accuracy of business transactions • Ability to prioritize and multitask • Perform data entry and adminis• Strong organizational skills trative duties • Deadline and detail-oriented • Preparation of payable checks • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Posting of checks and ACH • Proficient in QuickBooks payments Benefits: • Create, edit and update spreadMedical, Vision, Dental, Life Insursheets in excel ance, Short-term and Long-term • Daily, weekly and monthly disability and retirement plans. reporting Candidates will be tested on all skillset. Qualified Candidates should send their resumes and salary requirements to humanresources@icl-na.com BOOKKEEPER Responsibilities: Qualifications: • Bookkeeping duties • 2+ years Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other • Obtain primary financial data for related fields accounting records • Fundamental knowledge of • Process invoices accurately and GAAP timely • High level of accuracy in data • Check the accuracy of business entry skills transactions • Ability to prioritize and multitask • Perform data entry and administrative duties • Strong organizational skills • Preparation of payable checks • Deadline and detail-oriented • Auditing as needed • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Posting of checks • Proficient in QuickBooks • Create, edit and update spreadBenefits: sheets in excel Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insur• Create and manage Purchase ance, Short-term and Long-term Orders disability and retirement plans.

• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting Candidates will be tested on all skillset. Qualified Candidates should send their resumes and salary requirements to humanresources@icl-na.com

SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department.

This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

Open until filled

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

The Village of Oak Park has openings for the 2019 Summer Planning and/or Historic Preservation Internship, in the Development Customer Services department.

Interested applicants must be current students in an undergraduate or graduate program in urban planning, historic preservation or related field. 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.

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REMODELED 2BR & 3BR Beautifully remodeled 2 & 3 bdrm apts in quiet, clean & maintained bldgs. 933 N. Leamington St., & 5256 W. Fulton: $825-$1200 (Sect 8 welcome!). Apts. incld hrdwod, ceramic & new carpet. On-site laundry appliances incld. Credit/bkgrnd ck req’d. Call 708-307-8178 for a private showing.

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Forest Park

7740 Madison Street 1200 sq. ft. of built-out office space with parking in front. $1,750 per month

Strand & Browne 708-488-0011 THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays.

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GARAGE/YARD SALES OakPark

HUGE SPRING GARAGE SALE! OAK PARK ARMS PATIO ROOM 408 S. OAK PARK AVE SUN 3/31 12PM to 4PM

Adult and kids clothing, toys, games, household and sports items, jewelry and more! All proceeds benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.

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CERTIFIED WIND SURFER Full Size, with cover and sail $125.00

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

WATER SKIS $25.00 708-488-8755 HEAVY WROUGHT IRON OUTDOOR BENCH WITH BACK White. $25.00 OUTDOOR METAL CHAIR Cream. $25.00 Call 708-488-8755.

MUSIC Musical scores, piano trios, concertos, violin, cello and flute music. All 1/2 price or less.

708-488-8755 PILATES EQUIPMENT AeroPilates 5-Cord Reformer with Rounder and 2 DVDs. Hardly used.

Asking $65.00. 773 577-7675

PIANO SALES STEINWAY 5-foot Grand. Mahogany finish.

Case and ivories in excellent condition. Action needs adjustment $2500. Oak Park. 708-386-8318.

PORSCHE CAYENNE S 4-SALE 2004 Porsche Cayenne S for sale. $6000. Looks beautiful and runs well. 184k miles. Heated front and rear seats. Black exterior with black leather interior. Bose sound system sounds great. AWD. All weather floor mats. Clean title; my family has owned this car since we bought it brand new.

Call or text with questions: 773-412-4640. In Oak Park.

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Our orthodontic practice is now open with a convenient location in downtown oak park. Call us at 708-613-5023 for a Complimentary consult for braces or Invisalign. We provide orthodontic services for kids and adults using the newest available technology. www.OakParkOrtho.com

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NOVENA PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) OH, MOST BEAUTIFUL flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor ofheaven, 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. RB.

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A Public Hearing on the budget will be conducted on April 30, 2019 prior to final adoption of said 2018-2019 Amended Budget at its April 30, 2019 meeting–held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room–260 Madison Street–Oak Park, IL (60302).

PUBLIC NOTICE Kindness Creators Intergenerational Program, NFP will be opening in the fall of 2019. We will provide preschool within Oak Park Arms, located at 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Oak Park District 97 in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that its Estimated 20182019 Amended Budget, approved the March 12, 2019 meeting, will be on public display until Tuesday, April 30, 2019, when a Public Hearing will be conducted on said budget. This Estimated 2018-2019 Amended Budget will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education–260 Madison Street–Oak Park, IL (60302) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. commencing Wednesday, March 27, 2019 through Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

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The Kindness Creators Intergenerational Program, NFP admits to its preschool students of any race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges and programs generally made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and employment policies, admission policies, athletic, and other school-administered programs. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for any qualified child or staff member, upon request, in accordance with the ADA. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/27/2019

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Public Notice: Your right to know PUBLIC NOTICES The Park District of Forest Park (“Park District� or “Owner�) will receive bids for the Aquatic Facility Bathhouse Flooring Project, located at the 7501 West Harrison Street, LEGALIllinois NOTICE Forest Park, 60130. Bid ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Documents, including Instructions RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS to Bidders, Drawings, Technical Specifications, General and any Public Notice is hereby that Special Conditions, and given Bid Forms, aincluding public hearing will beContractor held by required the Zoning Board Appeals ofWage the Certifications andofPrevailing Village of River Forest, County of Determination and Supersedes Cook, State Illinois, at onPark Thursday, Notice, are of available District April 2019 Park at 7:30Administration p.m. at the of 11, Forest Community Room of the St., Municipal Building, 7501 Harrison Forest Complex, 40060130 Park commencing Avenue, River Park, Illinois on Forest, on the following mat-to March Illinois 27, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. ter: 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Zoning Meeting Board ofwill Appeals willat A Pre-bid be held consider a zoning Building, variation appliAdministration 7501 cation submitted

by Lydia Manning, Harrison St., Forest Park, Illinois, owner of thea.m. property at 7553, William at 10:00 on April 2019.

Street, who is proposing to construct This meeting will be used to review athe two Specifications story addition on the give existing and any residence.

Bidders the opportunity to discuss any concerns with the Owner and The applicant is requesting variArchitect.

Attendance at thisa meetation to all Section 10-9-7 thattowould ing by persons desiring bid on allow the north of recommended. the addition to this Project is wall highly continue the line of an existing wall which Each maintains bid shall abenon-conforming placed in an setback the Secondary opaqueinsealed envelopeFront and Yard clearofly7.67 feet, “Park and toDistrict reconstruct the marked of Forest roof overhang the second floor Park, AquaticatFacility Bathhouse level with the same dimensions as Flooring Project.� The envelope the existing roof overhang at theto shall be addressed and delivered present First Floor level which main-at and received by the Park District tains a non-conforming setback of the following location: Administration 5Building, feet.

7501 Harrison St., Forest Park, Illinois 60130. No responsibilThe Zoning Code torequires a ity shall be attached any person minimum 13-foot setback for the Secondary Front Yard of corner lots.

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Library Trustees of the Forest Park Public Library for the Interior Renovations of the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130. Sealed bids will be received on or before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Administrative Office of the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130. Bids received after that time will not be considered.

All bids shall be submitted on or before the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope marked “Forest Park Public Library, Interior Renovations–, Bid Package #______________________� on the outside.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Meeting Room of the Forest Park Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Bids shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the Bidding Requirements.

Bid Documents will be available after 4:00PM on April 2, 2019.

Contractors may obtain electronic copies of the Bidding Documents at no cost from Shales McNutt Construction through the Shales McNutt PROCORE Electronic plan room. Please contact Nicole Frohling at 847.622.1214, nicolefrohling@shalesmcnutt.com to make arrangements to obtain a set of Bidding Documents. Hard copies of the documents will not be provided.

Pre-bid contractor walk-through meetings will be held Wednesday April 10th at 2:00 pm in Meeting Room in the library. Attendance at one of these meeting is not mandatory however is the best opportunity to see non-public spaces if needed.

The Library will be open for prospective bidders to tour, on their own,

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid for premature opening of a bid not properly identified.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m.

April 10, 2019. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened The the property and legal read description aloud. Bidsofreceived after at 755 William is as follows: that time or atStreet a different location will be rejected and returned to the THE Bidder NORTH unopened.HALF OF LOT 36 IN RIVER FOREST LAND ASSOCIATION’S TO The Park District ADDITION of Forest Park RIVER reservesFOREST, the right Ato SUBDIVISION waive techniIN THEtoNORTHEAST QUARTER calities, accept or reject any or all OF 12, TOWNSHIP 39 bids,SECTION and/or to accept only portions NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE of a bid and reject the remainder.

THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, Owner will award the Contract IN to COOK COUNTY, the lowest most ILLINOIS. responsible and responsive Bidder, as determined by All interested persons will given Owner.

In considering the be Bidder’s the opportunity be heard the responsibility, thetoOwner may at evalupublic hearing.

A copy of the ate, among other factors, the meetability ing agenda will be available to the of the Bidder to provide experienced public at the Village Hall. to timely labor sufficient in numbers and properly complete the services, Clifford Radatz the financial capability of the Bidder, Secretary and the performance of the Bidder Zoning Board of Appeals on other projects.

Published in Wednesday Journal

Bids shall not 3/27/2018 include federal excise tax or state sales tax for materials to be incorporated in, or totally consumed in the prosecution of the Work. A tax exemption certificate will be furnished by the Park District at the request of the Bidder. The Park District’s tax exemption number shall only be used by the successful Bidder for the Work of this Project.

After the bid opening time, no bid shall be withdrawn or canceled for a period of sixty (60) calendar days.

PUBLIC NOTICES The Work of this Project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. A prevailing wage determination has been made by PUBLIC the ParkNOTICE District, which isNotice the same as given, that determined is hereby pursuant to by the Department of Labor “An ActIllinois in relation to the use of an for public works projects in in Cook Assumed Business Name the County.

Contract entered into conductThe or transaction of Business for will as be drawn in comin the the Work State,� amended, that pliance with said was law and proposals a certification registered by should be prepared with accordingly and the undersigned the County provide payment of all laborers, Clerk offorCook County.

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All bids must be accompanied by cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the order of the Park District of Forest Park for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond or check.

Direct questions to Jackie Iovinelli, Executive Director, Park District of Forest Park, jiovinelli@pdofp.org, 708-366-7500.

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LEGAL NOTICE FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS during normal hours of operation. All questions are to be directed to either Nicole Frohling or Jason Perkunas at Shales McNutt Construction at nicolefrohling@shalesmcnutt.com or jasonperkunas@shalesmcnutt. com The work consists of the following Bid Packages: BP-06A–General Trades Work BP-09A–Drywall and Acoustical Ceiling Work BP-09B–Painting Work BP-09C–Flooring Work BP-21A–Sprinkler Work BP-22A–Plumbing Work BP-23A–HVAC Work BP-26A–Electrical Work Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to Forest Park Public Library, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle the bidder to a return of the aforementioned amount.

No bid will be considered unless the bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board of Library Trustees that the bidder has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded such bidder.

Bidders will examine the Bid Documents, the existing conditions and location in which said work is to be done, and judge for themselves all the circumstances and surrounding conditions affecting the Published in Forest Park Review 3/27/2019

cost and nature of the work. All bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity and judgment.

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, as well as liability and property insurance as required within the Bidding Documents before commencing work. The successful bidder shall enter into a formal contract based on the conditions and requirements in the Bidding Documents which will be incorporated into the contract.

Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law.

The successful bidder will be required to comply with the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects as well as the State of Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

The Board of Library Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening set forth above.

Questions about the Bid Documents should be submitted, in writing, to Nicole Frohling, Shales McNutt Construction at nicolefrohling@ shalesmcnutt.com or via facsimile at: 847-622-1224.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97, Cook County, Illinois (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the 9th day of April, 2019 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. in the Board Room located in the Administration Building at 260 W. Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois in the District.

The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to transfer, pursuant to Section 17-2A of the Illinois School Code, the amounts of $6,500,000 from the District’s Educational Fund and $4,000,000 from its Transportation Fund to the District’s Operations and Maintenance Fund, to be used thereafter to eliminate the deficit in the District’s Capital Projects Fund resulting from expenditures for capital projects at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School, recent capital improvements at various of the District’s other attendance centers, and expenses related thereto.

By order of the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97, Cook County, Illinois.

DATED the 12th day of March, 2019.

Sheryl Marinier Secretary Board of Education Oak Park Elementary District No. 97 Cook County, Illinois

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 9, 2019 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 the following: Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Election of The Moderator, Approval of the Minutes from the Last Annual Town Meeting, New Business, Setting the date for the next Annual Town Meeting, and Adjournment.

Liane J. Blauw, Clerk Riverside Township Dated: March 18, 2019 Published in RB Landmark 3/27/2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE Website Redesign Request for Qualifications for the River Forest Park District’s 2019 Website Redesign shall be received until 4:30 pm local time, May 2, 2019, at the River Forest Park District offices, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest.

Beginning March 29, 2019, RFQ information may be obtained electronically from the River Forest Park District website at www.rfparks.com or at the River Forest Park District offices, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, between 8:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

The Board of Commissioners of the River Forest Park District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any technicalities or formalities which it deems to be in the best interest of the District.

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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2019 Pavement Preservation Project The Work consists of the application of High Density Mineral Bond (HA5) to approximately 14,500 square yards of public roadways within the Village of River Forest.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, March 25, 2019 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

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

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

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2019 Pavement Crack Sealing Project The Work consists of the application of approximately 29,500 pounds of Fiber-Modified Crack Sealing to various asphalt public roadways as well as within two Village-owned parking lots.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, March 25, 2019 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET The Village of River Forest will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st floor Community Room of the Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois concerning the Village of River Forest proposed budget for the fiscal period starting May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours or on the Village’s website at www.vrf.us. For more information, please contact Finance Director Rosemary McAdams at 708-3668500.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1104974, MARY JANE SCHENN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 18 CH 02340 1140 WESLEY AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1140 WESLEY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-416-0140000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $282,590.46.

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 the 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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for

inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-14605.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14605 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 02340 TJSC#: 39-470 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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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 12-31-207-007-0000.

Commonly known as 506 JEROME DRIVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-038322 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3115030

OF ILLINOIS–DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 17 CH 004465 817 BELOIT 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, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 817 BELOIT AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-401-019.

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 the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

LAURA SALGADO; WILLIAM DURAN Defendants, 17 CH 15294 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL RILEY; ACCUBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 10533 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-429-024-0000.

Commonly known as 1125 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-037762 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3115051 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.ANGELA FOSTER–WOODS, BARTHOLOMEW WOODS, STATE

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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 14-17-03859.

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. 14-17-03859 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004465 TJSC#: 39-491 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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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 14-18-04360.

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. 14-18-04360 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 05417 TJSC#: 39-187 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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condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 14-18-07459.

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. 14-18-07459 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 08851 TJSC#: 39-1009 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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2015RP2 Plaintiff, -v.KELLY NEAL, SAMUEL LEWIS JR., 116-22 NORTH AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 2018 CH 14590 116 N AUSTIN BLVD 1S OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 11, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 116 N AUSTIN BLVD 1S, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-317-0251001; 16-08-317-025-1024.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 identifi-

cation 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 14-18-12446.

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. 14-18-12446 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 14590 TJSC#: 39-1658 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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of 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 14-18-10679.

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. 14-18-10679 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 12339 TJSC#: 39-71 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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other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Michelle Breitzman at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. 18-088570 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3116009

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. F/K/A WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JOHN E. STROTH, VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Defendants 18 CH 05417 520 N. OAK PARK AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 520 N. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-419-006.

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 the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005WMC1 Plaintiff, -v.DARYL SATCHER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2018 CH 08851 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 914 NORTH AUSTIN BOULEVARD UNIT #C-8, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-0401025.

The real estate is improved with a

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD BRINK, FRANCES W. BRINK Defendants 2018 CH 12339 1043 ELGIN AVE 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 December 31, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1043 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-422-0320000.

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 the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHAROL D. UNGER AKA SHAROL UNGER AKA SHAROL DENISE UNGER AKA SHAROL D. UNGERSTEWART; LILLIE UNGER AKA LILLIE M. UNGER; PAMELA DAVIS; COLETTE UNGERTEASLEY; JOSEPHINE UNGER; GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SHAROL D. UNGER-STEWART, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 9905 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1076 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

P.I.N. 15-13-311-041-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

JOETTA WILLIS; MORRIS WILLIS; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 18 CH 10503 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-09-102-032-0000.

Commonly known as 128 MORRIS AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-023878 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3116473

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

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

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

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

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

904 ELGIN

317 N. HARVEY

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This top-to-bottom renovation offers the perfect marriage of high end updates and original charm. The attention to detail starts in the entryway with hand restored vintage wallpaper which leads to a gracious foyer, open living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen; all rehabbed with impeccable attention to detail. Custom built-ins compliment restored original woodwork on every floor. Large fenced in back yard with a new 2 car garage. ................................................................................. $777,500

1016 LATHROP AVE Cute little Georgian needs your ideas and love! Jump right in at this price and add your creativity to this little two bedroom one bath charmer. Living room, eat in kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms plus bath on the second floor. There is also an unfinished basement. Super lovely and private yard plus two car garage! Very close to blue line "L" stop, Forest Park aquatic center, brand new fitness center and tennis courts! .....................................................................................$179,900

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Two bedroom, One bath A vintage cottage set on a country like lot with it's mature pine trees and decorative tile work on the front columns and decorative corbels. This one owner home has withstood the test of time.

Meticulously maintained, the home was converted to all electric in 1960.

At this time, unlike almost all bungalows, every wall was opened up and insulated. A modern touch of space pac central air was installed. The present owner maintained a temperature of 72 degrees in the winter and 70 degrees in the summer. The average bill for heat, AC, hot water domestic elect. was $161 per month. It is understood from the current owner that there is oak flooring throughout the living room, dining room, and of course the bedrooms.

The basement has surprisingly high ceiling height and is ready for the finishing touch. Also ready to be finished is the large open attic space. .. $ 229,900

1016 CIRCLE AVENUE

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Six year young remodel top to bottom! Three bedrooms on the main floor and one in the fully finished basement. NEW plumbing/windows/HVAC/electric/and two car garage in 2012! Totally refinished kitchens and bathrooms! Granite counter tops, stone back splash, custom trim work. Just one block to the amazing park district tennis courts, aquatic center, and brand new fitness center! A short walk to the blue line "L" stop and downtown shopping, restaurants and night life! ......................................................................... $269,000

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NEW LISTING! 2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen.

Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! $389,000

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1338 MARENGO

631 MARENGO

First floor apartment completely remodeled with 2 bedrooms and duplex 3rd. bedroom and half bath and family room in the basement. Second floor is two bedrooms and one bath. Outside parking for 4 cars. Projected rent for 1st floor between .............................................................. $1375 & $1450

IT DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER than this home! A true Forest Park gem that checks everything off of your wish list. Highlights include: walkable to everything the area has to offer, seemingly endless storage options, 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor, high ceilings, wide staircase, second floor laundry, full basement, brand new wood windows, brand new over-sized garage, hardwood floors, crown molding, granite, marble, stainless steel appliances, and 42" kitchen cabinets in eat in kitchen! This home is turn key and ready for new owners! $549,000

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In The Village, Realtors®

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Home of the Week

ReMax in the Village is proud to introduce its newest broker, Kari Chronopoulos.

Kari brings her wide smile and delightful presence to our Oak Park office along with over 20 years of professional customer service experience from varied industries. Kari’s dedication to exceptional client care is her driving force and measure of success in all she does. The proud mother of a seven-year-old 2nd grader at Willard Elementary in River Forest, Kari says the best move she ever made was to Oak Park in 2005 where she found a beautiful home overlooking Mills Park. Her roots have grown deep since then in our dynamic community.

Kari is deeply committed to guiding her clients through the buying and selling process with grace and gumption, carefully tending to their needs and desires, and nurturing relationships built on the common core values of this community.

If you wish to contact Kari about your real estate needs, she looks forward to hearing from you at 323-304-5274 or kchronopoulos@remax.net.

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