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Video gaming issue lurks in background this election
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Three controversial referendum questions a reminder By THOMAS VOGEL
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estaurant- and bar-goers wagered just over $300,000 at the five Forest Park establishments offering video gaming in February 2017, netting the village $1,349.17, according documents from the Illinois Gaming Board. But even as Forest Park’s gaming scene continues to mature, there are several community members still working to get a binding referendum on a local election ballot, which, if successful, would outlaw gaming in the village. This tactic has failed several times in the past, including in November 2016 and, most recently, in a push to get the question on the upcoming April 4 election ballot. “We are doing what we’ve been doing,” Jordan Kuehn, chairman of Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming, said March 23. “We’ve been collecting signatures since our last effort failed. Our efforts are continuing.” The five Forest Park gaming spots are Duffy’s Tavern, Slainte Irish Pub, Chalk, R Place Bar and Grill, and FatDuck Tavern. There are a total of 24 gaming terminals among the five businesses, which are, save for R Place on Harlem Avenue, spread along a few block stretch of Madison Street. Machines at Duffy’s Tavern, 7513 Madison St., got the bulk of the wagered money, around $100,000, or about a third of the total, Illinois Gaming Board documents show. Kuehn’s committee has just under $1,000 in funds, acSee VIDEO GAMING on page 5
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GETTING STARTED: Mayor Anthony Calderone, Village Administrator Tim Gillian, Commissioner Rachell Entler and Rev. Bill Winston were among the officials breaking ground for the Roosevelt Road streetscaping project last Thursday.
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Six running to fill seats for the D91 board Candidates answer questionnaires about background, goals By JACKIE GLOSNIAK
ter’s degree in public administration from DePaul University Occupation: Education policy analyst What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children?
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Trump is a modern Rehoboam
y wife and I belong to a book club where we study only one book. It’s an old book but we find passages that are relevant to modern times. In the Book of Kings, we found some parallels to our new president. Solomon had to quit as king and his son, Rehoboam, succeeded him. After he took the job, Rehoboam went to the elders to seek their advice about governing. The elders told him that if he became a servant to his people, they would always serve him. This is not what Rehoboam wanted to hear, so he conferred with his buddies. They urged him to be harsher than his father. When Rehoboam addressed the people, he said, “My father scourged you with whips; I will scourge you with scorpions.” He then introduced his buddy who was in charge of forced labor. The people responded by picking up rocks and stoning Mr. Forced Labor to death. Rehoboam barely escaped with his life. They also abandoned Rehoboam’s kingdom. Only his own tribe remained faithful to him. Whenever we elect a new president, we’re concerned about the advisors they select. George W. Bush chose the elders who had
advised his dad. Unfortunately, they gave him some bad advice about invading Iraq. Barack Obama also got some bad advice from his financial advisors. Instead of calling bankers on the carpet to help out homeowners, he bailed them out. When I took over the family detective business, it wasn’t as monumental as becoming King of Israel or POTUS, but I did get advice from an elder. My father gave me three nuggets of wisdom: 1) Never tell a lie that can be checked. 2) Don’t write something that can be waved around in a courtroom. 3) And no matter how tempting, don’t fudge a report or inflate a bill. He warned that I could only sell my integrity once. I followed these principles and we’re still in business after 53 years. I wish the current president had gotten this kind of advice. He routinely makes false statements that can be easily fact-checked. He tweets statements that can be waved around in a courtroom. And he reportedly was lessthan-honest in his business dealings. After he was elected, he didn’t go to elders for advice. Instead, he listened to contemporaries with extreme views. They
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didn’t tell him to be a servant to his people. They advocated harsh policies that targeted the weakest segments of our society: minorities, women and immigrants. His executive orders spread needless fear among these people. He also did not show compassion for the poor and struggling. He threatened to strip them of social programs, which fat cats like to call “entitlements.” Politically speaking, this was not smart. You don’t want to end up like Rehoboam, with only the tribe that elected you remaining loyal. You also don’t want to waste your political capital on pointless squabbles over petty issues. For the sake of this country, I hope the president gets some better advice and doesn’t create a cabinet position called Secretary of Forced Labor. As for whipping us with scorpions, that sounds as impractical as building a border wall. If he studied our book, he’d find that walls didn’t work in Jericho. They also didn’t work in ancient China and modern Germany. By the way, my dad never advocated scourging employees with scorpions. Instead, when they weren’t productive, I’d have to learn to fire them. Isn’t that the catch phrase of our modern day Rehoboam? “You’re fired!” ■■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.
Village experiences a Little League renaissance By JOHN RICE
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Forest Park Little League has been successful in recruiting players and sponsors for the upcoming season. Roughly 140 kids have signed up to play, including 25 T-ballers from Oak Park. The T-ball division will have five teams. There will be two Rookie teams and two teams in the Minors. There will be no teams in the Majors, as these older boys will be playing in River Forest. “It was a lot of hard work,” Treasurer Dan Novak said of the recruiting effort. “We received great cooperation from District 91. They included our fliers in the students’ digital backpacks. We also con-
tacted former participants and gained new players through word-of-mouth.” The league is also in great shape in terms of attracting sponsors. May 6 will be Opening Day. Novak mentioned there will be a cookout, raffles, games and giveaways. Sponsors are also invited to display their products. “We have enough volunteers, better than last year,” he said. “We just have to roll up our sleeves and do some hard work.” He admitted that the newly-elected board from last season experienced some growing pains, but now he sees healthy growth in the number of players and volunteer coaches. Play Ball!
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School should be an environment where children thrive. That means it must be safe and welcoming, it must challenge them yet meet them where they are, and it must prepare them for whatever stage of life comes next. What are your goals for District 91? Ensuring we are helping every student succeed. Some of that comes with improved test scores and some of that comes with providing opportunities beyond standardized testing that showcase the great work our students are doing. Where does the district need to improve? Highlighting successes. There is so much that parents know about the school their kids go to that the broader community does not. Also, determining where our preparation for standardized testing is falling short and rectifying it to improve our scores.
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Kim Rostello Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in physical education; master’s degree in exercise physiology; master’s degree in physical education, fitness management; Ph.D. in metaphysics Occupation: Retired from the University of Illinois Chicago about five years; Currently an adjunct faculty member at the College of Lake County in Vernon Hills What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children? I believe that the focus in education needs to be on developing the whole child. Not only do we need to focus on the academic skills to help kids become lifelong learners, but we need to actively work on developing social and emotional skills. Every child has the potential to bring something special to the world. Each individual child needs to be in a safe, caring, nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment in which to grow and succeed intellectually, emotionally and socially. What are your goals for District 91? My goal is to work together as a board to move the district forward. I want to connect more with the community, parents and each individual school. I have been impressed when I go to events at the schools and see how creatively the students are learning. My plan is to visit the schools and actually sit in on classrooms to see how children are engaged in learning, individually and with their peers. I want to be in conversation with the teachers and the administration. I am one of the board liaisons to the Future Ready Committee and I look forward to seeing how this program will help the students. Where does the district need to improve? There are many factors that contribute to children succeeding as they move on in their educational journey. While we know and understand that standardized testing is not the only thing that contributes to or indicates that a child will succeed, we still need to improve those scores. We need to do a better job when it comes to the difference in achievement among different cultural groups. I think that the Future Ready Schools Program and the new Fast Bridge Testing will contribute to better success.
Shannon Wood Occupation: Stay-at-home mom with one preschooler at Garfield and one third-grader at Grant White What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children?
I believe it is important for all kids to receive a quality education. All kids have different strengths and places where improvement can happen. I believe the sooner a difficulty is identified, the sooner the child can get the help and resources to help them be their best. What are your goals for District 91? I want to build on what the previous board has worked on, such as the future ready program and teaching the kids about how to collaborate. I also believe it is important to keep the kids and parents aware of how to be kind to all people, not just focus on test scores. Where does the district need to improve? Our test scores. I know our current board is aware that improvement is needed. I hope to be part of finding a solution and seeing those scores go up to where I know they can be.
Kyra Tyler Educational background: Bachelor’s of music in flute performance from Northwestern University; master’s of education in higher education from Harvard University Occupation: Educational consultant with College Coach for the last 11 years — primary responsibility is working with students and their families on the college admission process; also discussing topics like early reading and writing, study skills and motivation with parents of elementary and middle school students; previous work includes in Undergraduate Admissions at Brandeis University and in Alumni Affairs and Development at Harvard College What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children? I wholeheartedly believe that all children can learn; it’s just a matter of taking the time to assess how each student is most capable of learning, which is where I believe the magic can happen. When we’re able to tap into what engages our students and allows them the space to discover and thrive, I believe that is when we are serving students to the best of our ability.
What are your goals for District 91? My goals for D91 are diverse and wide-reaching. However, my overarching goal is that we continue to be flexible and nimble enough to tweak our plans and/or methods to meet the needs of our students. One concrete way the district is doing this now is through the adoption of Future Ready Schools. I also want us to do a better job of sharing the accomplishments of the district with everyone in the community, regardless of whether or not they have children in D91 schools. Continuing to be a welcoming environment for students at all academic levels, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, etc. is also very important to me. And because I’m such a proponent of the arts, continued growth in our district’s music program is also a goal I’d like to see D91 keep in its sights. Where does the district need to improve? Despite our best efforts, we still need to MARY WIN CONNOR work with our students to achieve success as it relates to standardized testing. We absolutely recognize that a test score doesn’t tell the whole picture, and, in fact, our graduates find themselves with many options for high school — including D209— which we’re so proud of. So we are setting a great foundation for secondary schooling and beyond. But when it comes time for standardized testing metrics, our students are performing at an average level. We know that’s not an accurate depiction of their ability and we’re working hard to help them improve.
Mary Win Connor Educational background: St. Luke Parish School in River Forest; Trinity High School Occupation: Freelance bookkeeper What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children? I believe that every child deserves to be given an education that is commensurate with their ability to learn. One child may become a Rhodes scholar and one may find their peak in being able to read. They both deserve the best we can offer them. What are your goals for District 91? That every child who attends a D91 school, even if only for a short time, leave improved as a student and as a citizen of the world. Where does the district need to improve? I think our biggest issue is that there are incredible things going on in our schools and not enough people know about them. People come to our meetings and are shocked to find the level of learning that is going on in our schools. The ability of our students to think critically and understand complex issues is amazing.
Eric Connor Educational background: Bachelor’s degree in economics from Loyola University Chicago (1973); Juris doctor degree from John Marshall Law School (1977); Admitted to practice law in 1977 Occupation: Assistant Public Defender with the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender assigned to the 4th Continued on page 5
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Hosty’s inquiring mind from page 1 cording to its latest quarterly report, filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections. But, Kuehn said, his group is concentrating on getting signatures and will expand fundraising efforts in the future. He did not know the total number of Forest Parkers involved with his committee. Kuehn would also not say how many signatures the committee has collected. Still, he was optimistic. “We’re in a good position,” Kuehn said. “Right now, we’re comfortable with where we’re at.” As reported by the Review in November 2016, Mark Hosty, a local bar owner, filed three petitions for advisory referenda with the village clerk late last year, which effectively precluded putting the gaming referendum on the April 4 ballot. The questions voters will see on the ballot are: Should the Village of Forest Park restrict tobacco sales to only those persons over the age of 21? Should the Village of Forest Park use the estimated $200,000 in future video gaming license revenue to lower property taxes on residents? Should the Village of Forest Park work Continued from page 4 Municipal District in Maywood What is your educational philosophy when it comes to children? My educational philosophy is directly aligned with the District 91 mission statement: “Our mission, in partnership with home and community, is to educate each individual child in a safe and nurturing environment. We will foster respect and self-worth, teach skills relevant to contemporary life, and promote academic success and creative expression. We will encourage an appreciation of the rich cultural diversity of our community, and instill a sense of wonder for the future to enable our students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens of the world.” All board members have the same philosophy. We recite this at the beginning of our board meetings and at each official event at the district. We, as a board, review the statement every year at our summer goal-setting sessions. It has changed very little over the years. What are your goals for District 91? I have always had a person goal of keeping the district economically healthy while providing the students with every advantage we can offer them. This means giving the teachers and administration the tools they need to assist the children to succeed. That being said, the board can only act as a whole. No individual member has any authority, and I believe each current mem-
to remove the Forest Park students from Proviso High School District 209? There is a limit of three questions per ballot, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. The debate over video gaming has gone on for several years. Voters rejected video gaming nearly 2-1 in a 2013 non-binding referendum. But the Forest Park Village Council adopted a resolution in October 2016 allowing local businesses to apply for video gaming licenses. Business owners in the village have long argued their establishments struggle to compete with other bars and restaurants in neighboring communities that allow gaming, such as Berwyn. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, prohibits businesses from putting signage in their windows. There is a $5,000 annual fee for the necessary Class V license and an additional $25 fee for every gaming terminal. The total number of Class V licenses allowed by the village is capped at 20. Forest Park’s portion of the revenue from video gaming wagers goes into the village’s general fund. It is not specifically earmarked, although Village Administrator Tim Gillian mentioned on March 27 paying down village pensions obligations or Madison Street business advertising are possible uses for the new revenue. When Mark Hosty was reached about the three referendum questions, he said, “I’ve got nothing to say on that. They are what they are. No comment.” ber understands that premise. Again, I refer back to our mission statement. Where does the district need to improve? We as a board have always tried to implement “best practices.” There is always room for improvement and I think we strive for that. We have instituted many programs to that end. But we need to continually improve. Our district test scores under the PARCC testing have been disappointing, to say the least. We as a board, with the administration, have started to implement several new assessment programs to address this.
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Village seeks CDBG funds to demolish Altenheim Building is deteriorating rapidly, poses public safety risk By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter
Forest Park officials are hoping to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to demolish the chapel building on the village-owned Altenheim property, which they contend is in danger of collapsing. At Monday’s meeting, the village council unanimously approved the application to Cook County for a $400,000 grant to cover the majority of the $440,000 cost of the project. CDBG funds would cover the cost of demolishing the chapel building and removing debris. The village would contribute $40,000 to cover engineering costs. The village purchased the property for $3.6 million in 2001, averting a sale to a private developer whose plans were to build townhomes. The property consists of 11 acres north and south of Altenheim and includes the chapel building and three outbuildings, all of which are empty and boarded up. At one point, the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park targeted the site for a new facility, but negotiations fell through. Fenwick High School in Oak Park also inquired about purchasing the property for a football field and other athletic fields. More recently, village resident Ralph DiFebo has proposed creating a mini-Ravinia on the property, although village officials said Monday’s action is not connected to that plan. “It’s a public safety issue,” Mayor Anthony Calderone explained after the meeting.
The project would begin in January and conclude in October 2018 with actual demolition scheduled to take place in June, July and August. Following demolition, the area would become a grassy area. In the CDBG application, village officials said the building is “falling into disrepair” and that it “began to fail” over the winter. Noting the adjacent property is used for parks and recreation activities, the building “needs to be demolished to prevent any injuries.” Village Administrator Tim Gillian explained the high cost of demolition is due to environmental considerations. “There’s a lot of asbestos in there,” he said. “That’s the big expense.” The application includes a letter from Steve Glinke, public health and safety director, explaining that he inspects the property on a monthly basis. In the letter, he states, he noticed that the chapel building had “deteriorated significantly over the past couple of months” with holes in the roof and bricks falling from the structure. He also points out that concrete jersey barriers have been installed to protect pedestrians from the falling debris but notes that is only a “temporary measure.” “There is serious concern that the building may collapse within the next six months,” the application states. “The building is adjacent to public space used for community events such as Forest Park Ribfest. Residents use the Altenheim property parking lot at those times and walk past the deteriorating structure, which poses a safety hazard.” Calderone and Gillian said the village has applied for CDBG grants on an almost annual basis for years, usually for infrastructure improvements such as alley reconstruction.
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Gillian admitted previous grants have been for lesser amounts with county officials usually reducing the grant awards to $175,000. Acknowledging the demolition “has to get done,” he said village officials would go back to the drawing board if CDBG funds are insufficient or not available. Cook County might not have any CDBG funds to distribute with the future of the program, which is overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), now in doubt following action by President Donald Trump earlier this month. In the budget he sent to Congress, the overall HUD budget is marked for a $6.2 billion cut, a reduction of 13.2 percent, and all of the department’s CDBG money is zeroed out. The president’s message to Congress reportedly is that state and local governments need to handle “community and economic development needs.” Since 1974, the grant program has provided states with more than $150 billion to distribute to communities for projects that benefit low-income people. While acknowledging the possible loss, Calderone and Gillian remain hopeful. “Who knows what will happen?” Gillian asked.
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Couple faces vehicle theft, drug charges Hoffman Estates resident Christopher G. Carter, 38, faces a felony charge of possessing a stolen motor vehicle after an officer checking the license plates of vehicles at Thorntons gas station, 601 Harlem Ave., on March 21, learned that a 2000 Toyota Camry that Carter was gassing up there had been stolen in Des Plaines on March 14. According to the police report, Carter told officers he’d been using the car, which he reportedly admitted knowing was stolen, for the past few days in exchange for providing a friend with heroin. Meghann L. Carter, 38, of Hoffman Estates, who was a passenger in the car was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle and also two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Police reported recovering 10 grams of heroin and 2.2 grams of crack cocaine from Meghann Carter.
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Vehicle break-ins ■■A resident of the 500 block of Jackson Boulevard called to police on the morning of March 20 to report that, during the overnight hours, someone entered her car, which was unlocked, and removed a queen-size comforter. ■■A resident of the 1000 block of Harlem Avenue summoned police on March 23 about 2:35 p.m. after finding that someone had smashed out the front driver’s side window of a work van, which was parked in the rear of the property. Police reported that a Samsung Galaxy 6 cellphone was stolen and that a screwdriver was found on the ground next to the smashed window.
Police responded to the 1000 block of Dunlop Avenue on March 23 about 4:25 p.m. after a crewman working on a sewer line in the area reported that someone had walked away with an expensive piece of equipment. The worker stated that a sewer camera valued at $11,000 had been lying next to a hole the crew had dug. About 1:45 p.m., the crew was working in the hole and around 2:15 p.m., they noticed the camera was missing. One of the workers told police he’d noticed a white van with a plumbing company logo circling the area as they worked, but could not recall the name on the van.
Car stolen A resident of the 7700 block of Adams Street called police on the morning of March 26 to report that his 1998 Acura SLX had been stolen from a private parking pad at the rear of the residence sometime during the prior 24 hours. The victim told police he believed he had left the vehicle unlocked and a key inside the vehicle.
Up on the roof Forest Park police cited three 16-year-old girls for trespassing after they were found on the roof of an abandoned building at the village-owned Altenheim property at 7820 Madison St. on March 24 about 5:40 p.m. The girls reportedly told police they rode their bikes to the site and entered the building through an opening in the plywood covering.
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Forest Park police are investigating an alleged road rage incident on March 23 in which an unknown man reportedly smashed out two windows on another vehicle after a fender bender in the 400 block of Marengo Avenue and then fled the scene. The 48-year-old victim told police he was driving a pickup truck westbound on Madison Street about 7:45 a.m. when a small blue vehicle rushed ahead of other vehicles, passing on the right before merging into traffic, striking the victim’s truck. Both drivers turned south onto Marengo, the victim thought, to exchange information. Instead the driver of the blue vehicle reportedly got out and started yelling at the victim and then grabbed a hammer from the trunk of his car and proceeded to smash out the driver’s side front and rear windows. The offender fled the scene but the victim got a license plate number, which he provided to police. The investigation continues.
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Felony DUI Forest Park police say that the blood-alcohol content of woman arrested for drunken driving after her car rear-ended another vehicle on Harlem Avenue at I-290 on March 21 about 10 p.m. was more than three times the legal limit. According to police, Omekia B. Thomas’ breath test revealed her blood-alcohol content to be .247 more than an hour after her arrest for driving on a suspended license in the wake of the crash. In addition to felony DUI charges, she was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, March 20-26, 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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for two seats on the park board Proviso First slate Three Incumbents McDermott and Sansone and challenger Johnson rakes in more cash By THOMAS VOGEL
Contributing Reporter
Outside donors from distant locations swell the incumbents’ coffers By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter
Proviso First for School Board D209, the political action committee backing an incumbent slate of candidates in the upcoming April 4 election, reported another $1,000 contribution, March 22, bringing the committee’s total reported funding to just over $12,000 with under two weeks to go until Election Day. This latest contribution, from a Chicago man named Michael Alvarez, is the latest example of an outside individual getting involved in the Proviso school board race. Earlier in March, two other individuals, a police officer from Chicago and a JP Morgan loan officer from Glendale Heights each gave thousands of dollars to Proviso First. The other committee, Proviso Together — which comprises four challengers, and is supported by board members Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner of Forest Park — has reported just $2,000. Michael Alvarez is employed at Alvarez and Associates, an LLC registered to an Erie Street Chicago address, according campaign finance disclosure documents filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections. Alvarez could not be reached for comment by press time. Brian Cross, a District 209 school board candidate up for re-election and treasurer of Proviso First, did not return calls for comment by press time. Proviso First was created on Jan. 19. Teresa McKelvy and Cross, both sitting Proviso 209 Board of Education members up for re-election, are listed as president and treasurer, respectively. McKelvy is currently the school board president. The Proviso Together and Proviso First slates were both created in January. As a result, each committee does not have to file a quarterly disclosure report until April 1, just days before the election, according to Illinois State Board of Election rules. Contributions under $1,000 are listed on quarterly disclosure reports. All disclosures listed for both committees as of March 23 are Schedule A-1 contributions, meaning each donation is over $1,000 and must be reported within five business days. Schedule A-1 contributions given within 30 days before an election — any day after March 5 — must be reported within two business days.
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Three Forest Parkers are contesting two seats, up for election April 4, on the town’s Park District Board of Commissioners. Two incumbents, Roy Sansone and Cathleen McDermott, and newcomer Andrew Johnson all want a spot on the village’s five-member policy-making board, six-year terms, in the midst of the park district’s multimillion-dollar redeROY SANSONE velopment project at the old Roos factory site, Circle Avenue and Harrison Street. Sansone and McDermott have served previously, and both were reelected in 2011. McDermott was also on the board for several years in the 1990s. Sansone has been a commissioner for over a decade. Johnson has never run for office. The Review sent a questionnaire to each of the candidates. Sansone declined to answer each question ANDREW JOHNSON individually, instead providing a statement. The 29-year-old Johnson grew up in Countryside but has lived in Forest Park for the last nine years. A vice president at Bridgeview Power, a battery distributor, he told the Review he is at “a point in my career that I am able to start giving back to the town that has given me so much. “I am running because Forest Park can do better, a new voice with a different perspective and new ideas would only build on the foundation we have,” Johnson wrote. “I feel like I have the ability to see things differently and be more of a liaison to the public.” Johnson mentioned the park district’s aquatic center as a “gem” for the village and also highlighted the completion of the Roos redevelopment as a top priority. He also said communication and technology at the park district could be improved, pointing out that online registration should have happened years ago and floating the idea of automatic text messaging for urgent info, like class cancellations. “A lot of times people don’t even realize there is a better, faster, more cost-effective way to do business until they are forced to use it,” Johnson wrote. “You get stuck in a business-as-usual routine.” Johnson also gave his support for the July 4 fireworks, which are slated to come back this summer after a hiatus, calling it a “long-standing, well-loved Forest Park tradition.” Sansone also backed the return of the fireworks and said the board will “try to get the best bang for our buck.” He is a lifelong Forest Parker, a graduate of Proviso East High School, served four years as a Forest Park auxiliary police officer, and has been active in the community coaching youth sports. He offered an extensive list of accomplishments as park commissioner, including the soccer field installation and resurfacing, creating the skate park, renovating the park district’s main building, and the Roos property redevelopment, among others.
“We’ve produced the best possible recreational opportunities for our residents,” he wrote. Explaining his motivations for running again, Sansone mentioned getting online registration up and running, updating the aquatic center, and finishing the Roos project as priorities. McDermott wrote that the ongoing Roos property redevelopment was the accomplishment she was proudest of as an incumbent commissioner and said it will help expand the district’s programming. She also is still working to get a teen space included in the site’s building plans. “While the gym will serve as a multipurpose facility, I don’t believe every tween/teen will be interested in a sports activity,” McDermott wrote. “I’m looking to carve out a space they can call their own, a place where they can unwind after school, do homework, relax.” Echoing Johnson, she also mentioned communication and social media as an area for improvement. McDermott, like Sansone and Johnson, supports the return of the fireworks show and said the park district is working with the village’s police and fire departments to handle safety and crowd-control concerns. “Yes, it is a lot of money for a single event,” McDermott wrote. “However, it is probably the most popular event offered by The Park.” As reported by the Review in February, the park district has budgeted $20,000 for the July 4 festivities.
Calderone backs Proviso Together Anthony Calderone, mayor of Forest Park, announced Tuesday in an e-mail to the Forest Park Review, that he is backing the Proviso Together slate in next week’s election. “Simply during my entire mayorship I have desired the best possible education for the children of Forest Park. ANTHONY CALDERONE Beginning two years ago, Mayor there is renewed interest in moving our public high school in a best direction. This is continuing this election season. I support the Proviso Together team,” wrote Calderone. The Proviso Together effort began two years ago in Forest Park and resulted in the election of two Forest Park residents, Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner, to the District 209 school board. In the current election, a slate of four challengers has been put forward by Proviso Together. They are opposed by three incumbent board members and a newcomer running as the Proviso First slate.
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March 29 - April 5
BIG WEEK Indoor Artisan Market
Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Shanahan’s Creole Restaurant: Shanahan’s first monthly Indoor Artisan Market takes place this Sunday. 7353 Madison St.
Rise ’n’ Learn Friday, April 7 from 9 to 11 a.m., Riveredge Hospital: Chris Gleason, administrator of Behavioral Health Services for Rosecrance McHenry County presents, “The Opiate Epidemic: How did we get here? What can we do?” Free event sponsored by Riveredge Hospital and the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township. Breakfast/Refreshments will be provided. Participants will learn signs/symptoms of heroin use, how medication assisted treatment can be used, the impact on co-occurring disorders, treatment implications for heroin users & overdose prevention. 8311 W. Roosevelt Road. For more, call 708-488-4970.
Friday Movie Night Friday, March 31 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Building 4 at The Park: It’s Friday night and park district staff will be serving either a hot dog or pizza dinner, popcorn and a movie. Friday’s film is Sing! You can pre-register at the office or sign up at the door. All movies shown will be G or PG. Grades K-5. Residents $5/Non-Residents $7. 7501 W. Harrison St. Call 708-366-7500.
Eggstravaganza!
Friday, April 7 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Building 4 at The Park: Decorate eggs, make a craft, enjoy a spring treat and play games. Fee includes refreshments, treats, decorating supplies and fun. Ages 5-10. Residents $10/Non-residents $15. 7501 W. Harrison St. For more, call 708-366-7500.
Family Rec Center groundbreaking
Wednesday, April 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: Want to learn about future bestsellers before they become bestsellers? Representatives from Penguin Random House will discuss new releases for spring and summer 2017 titles in the Austin Room. Registration required. Call 708-366-7171.
My Voice, My Story: Teens Talk Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 3 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: All ages are invited to join this monthly multicultural celebration of community and storytelling. This month’s spotlight features some of our teens talking and answering questions about their experience as teens in the community. A teen-led craft activity will follow. Austin Room.
Friday, March 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Austin Room: A classic film on Friday afternoons. Popcorn will be served. This Friday is How Green Was My Valley, ending Maureen O’Hara Month.
The Hidden Half: Women in History & Records
Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m., The Park: Join the Park District of Forest Park as they officially break ground to begin construction of the new Forest Park Family Recreation Center on the former Roos site at Harrison and Circle. The ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. 7501 W. Harrison St. Call 708-366-7500.
Book Buzz
Friday Afternoon Movie
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 7 at 8 p.m. sharp, Park District of Forest Park: Bring your flashlights and baskets and get ready for an “egg-citing” late night egg hunt. Eggs filled with special treats and prizes will be hidden throughout the Park District. Find the golden egg and receive an extra cool prize. Ages 9-14. Residents $5/NonResidents $10. 7501 W. Harrison St. For more, call 708-366-7500.
Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. sharp, Park District of Forest Park: Hunt for candy, meet the Easter Bunny, and much more as the Easter Bunny makes its annual visit to The Park. There will be five separate hunts for toddlers through fourth-graders. All hunts will begin at 10 a.m. After the hunt, line up to meet the Easter Bunny! Please bring a camera. 7501 W. Harrison St. For more, call 708-366-7500.
Thursday, March 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Forest Park Public Library Austin Room: Women make up about 50% of the population, but seem to present about 85% of the difficulties for genealogists. They are almost invisible legally, they change their surname at marriage, and in old age disappear into their children’s household. Yet often these very things assist the genealogist in tying together the generations, and building the family both up and out.
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Claude Walker, Homer Bale, Mike Douglas and Jim Thorpe Things were hopping in Forest Park in the late ’40s By JOHN RICE Contributing Reporter
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he year 1947 was pivotal for Forest Park and its hometown newspaper. The masthead featured a new name, “The Review and Forest Parker,” and the paper had a new publisher, Claude A. Walker. He billed it as “The Paper with the Personal Touch” and with a nod to the many Forest Parkers who fought overseas, “Like a Letter from Home.” These WWII personnel also got a break on the subscription price: “Servicemen any part of tip:subscription Don’t drink andcost vote.$2 for the world - $1.00.” ASafety year’s
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non-military, with the newsstand price at 5 cents per issue. Walker published the newspaper every Thursday from the Forest Publications Inc. plant at 7233 Madison St. He also penned a lively column called “Personal Observations,” where he unleashed his biting sarcasm against local politicians, ill-behaved children and Sunday drivers. His newspaper reflected the post-war economic boom, doubling in size from two pages to four. It was a period when there was a great deal of concern for returning vets. A “Thank-a-Yank” program was launched to raise money for vets being treated at Hines Hospital. Returning vets were encouraged to use the GI Bill to attend the University of Illinois campus at Navy Pier (the forerunner of UIC). There were 3,800 freshmen and sophomores attending classes there in 1947.
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The village also started work on pre-fab homes for veterans. The components were hauled in by railroad and the houses were built on Veteran Court, just north of Madison Street. Jack’s Photo Shop, at 6509 Roosevelt, offered photostats of Army and Navy discharge papers for 50 cents. Amputee vets also enjoyed a bargain: They were entitled to a new car, or tractor, for no more than $1,600. Besides advertising services for vets, the newspaper carried ads from the local utilities. Although the electric company, phone company and gas company did not face any competition, they felt compelled to dispense their wisdom. There were five tips from Illinois Bell on how to properly use a telephone directory. The electric company instructed residents to properly light Continued on page 11
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Continued from page 10 their homes by screwing bulbs into any empty sockets. The gas company offered a recipe for a one-skillet dinner that would cut down on fuel consumption. For those who were eating out, Forest Park restaurants offered some grand bargains. A five-course dinner at Forest Gardens restaurant, 7401 Madison, cost 85 cents. Another hotspot was Homer’s Sandwich Shop. It offered wholesome, homecooked food at 7340 Madison. The owner, Homer Bale, was elected to the school board that year. But in even bigger news, he installed air-conditioning in the summer of 1947 (Homer’s later burned down and was replaced by a bank parking lot). The Ed Roos Company was going strong in those days. They honored their male employees who had worked there for 25 years. They also advertised for female employees: “Women for Light Factory Work, $.75 per hour.” There were other career choices for women. The telephone company declared: “Smart is the girl who combines a wellpaying job with personality development. Telephone operators are among the better paid feminine workers and by the very nature of their work acquire charm of voice and manner.” Perhaps operators made more money than teachers. Forest Park’s teacher salaries were $2,400 for first year teachers and $3,600 for those in their 13th year. In transportation news, buses replaced streetcars on Madison. Mayor Vernon Reich had long railed against the company for its deteriorated tracks
Bros. Appliance Co. was also selling albums by Glenn Miller, Louis Prima and Hoagy Carmichael. In other entertainment news, the Betsy Ross pupils staged an old-time minstrel show. Some real-life celebrities visited Forest Park. Jim Thorpe, “Indian athlete and world’s greatest Olympics champion,” addressed the Boy Scouts. Thorpe was living in Austin and lobbying to bring the 1952 Olympics to Chicago. Evangelist Billy Sunday came to address the Presbyterian Men’s Forum. The village also had a homegrown talent who became a renowned talk show host. Michael Douglas (real name Dowd) was performing at the Palmer House. The newspaper publicized local entertainment, such as the league standings at Circle Bowl and the Bowler’s and holes in the pavement. Always lookClub. For the teenage set, The Park ing for an excuse to party, the village offered a Week End Whirl dance for held a parade to inaugurate the new bus “Chicks and Chucks.” The Parichy Staservice. dium Grill offered nightly TV shows Meanwhile, the “L” still ran at grade that patrons could watch on an RCA level along Harrison Street. The Guten- Victor set installed by Trage Bros. Less schwager family narrowly escaped death upscale patrons could visit the Termiwhen their car stalled on the crossing at nal Bar, at 720 Desplaines, or West Town Circle Avenue. The parents and their Liquors, which advertised, “Beer in baby got out just before a Westchester- cans now available.” bound train smashed their car. Apart from this frivolity, the village suffered real tragedy. Police Lt. Herman Ziebell was murdered. Charles Crosby was arrested for his killing and faced the death penalty. His accomplice, Henry Hitson, was captured The Forest Park Bank’s in New York parking lot now stands and sentenced where Homers’ used to be. to 199 years. His widow received Photo by John Rice a $4,000 check from the comBut the big news was the “superhigh- munity. In other crime news, the Jewish way” that threatened to slice Forest cemeteries sued the village for $35,000, Park in two. Homeowners, village of- alleging they were dumping rubbish on ficials and cemetery owners fought a cemetery grounds. fruitless battle to stop what is now the Polio was also a scourge in the comEisenhower Expressway. Plans for the munity. There was a huge increase in highway included a pedestrian bridge victims in 1946. E.C. Trage headed the at Beloit (which never happened) and local March of Dimes drive to raise an overpass at Circle (which did). funds for these paralyzed patients. The Oak Park was well on its way to be- cost of care per victim was $200,000. coming “No Park” by installing 350 There were plans to remodel Forest parking meters in its business district. Park’s first village hall, at Circle & RanThe Forest Theater was showing dolph, into a private residence. Houses Technicolor movies and giving away ranged in price from $8,000 to $21,000 Easter baskets. The Lil Theater contin- and a new subdivision was planned for ued to show black and white classics, 15th & Circle. like The Killers starring Burt LancastForest Park continued to grow, along er and Ava Gardner. The hit song of with its newspaper. Oh, and vehicle 1947 was “Beyond the Sea,” but Trage stickers cost $5.
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Pathetic lies in District 209
f you can’t make a case against your direct competitors in a school board election, it seems the next best choice for the politically-amped Proviso First slate is to blatantly lie in suggesting that their far superior opponents at Proviso Together are in the pocket of Gov. Bruce Rauner. We’re up to two flyers this week in which the failed incumbents with the incontrovertible political connections are wholesale lying about the parent-led, grassroots reformers of Proviso Together. While Rauner and his cronies are spreading their limitless cash and creating fake newspapers in multiple jurisdictions, it simply isn’t happening in D209. In this election, the Proviso High Schools are about to take the final step in casting off the political chains that former school board chair and current State Rep. Chris Welch, along with his own cronies and mayoral hacks in Proviso towns and villages, have used to decimate our public high schools over decades. To his credit, Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone is breaking away from the other Proviso mayors and is backing the Proviso Together slate of Rodney Alexander, Amanda Grant, Della Patterson and Samuel Valtierrez. If elected they will join Theresa Kelly and two dedicated Forest Parkers – Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner – who won election two years ago. Today’s Review also carries a powerful letter of support for the Proviso Together reformers from Tim Gillian and Dorothy Gillian. Mr. Gillian is Forest Park’s village administrator. Mrs. Gillian is a local Realtor. They note the passion and the ideas they saw from this slate when they hosted a coffee for the challengers in their home recently. The retaking of the Proviso high schools from the political forces of self-dealing began two years ago in Forest Park, in an impromptu meeting at Brown Cow. While Kelly, Medina and Wagner led the crusade, it was the alliances that have been built among fed-up parents and taxpayers across this township that have been glorious to watch. In 2015, the trio swamped the slate put forward by Welch and the mayors. Now the Welch holdovers on the board are reduced to pathetic claims that these passionate parents are in the pocket of none other than Rauner. Preposterous. So we have one flyer picturing Rauner with a batch of chickens and a lot of stupid puns about “fowl” agendas. And now a second flyer attempting to more directly link Proviso Together to the deeply unpopular Rauner. While most of Proviso is Democratic and firmly in the anti-Rauner orbit, the truth these incumbents are about to be handed by voters is that Proviso Township is made up of good people totally fed up with the local and mostly Democratic pols – state reps and mayors – who have sunk our schools for their own greedy reasons. We have now watched the passion and the smarts of this slate on multiple occasions and grow only more impressed by what they can add to this district. As both Calderone and Gillian understand, the future of Forest Park is inextricably linked to the revival of these high schools. The only path forward is with Proviso Together. Overall, this is not an exciting election season. Don’t use that as an excuse to pass up this opportunity to vote.
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ast Friday on the PBS Newshour, commentator Mark Shields tried to explain how the Republican Party failed to “repeal and replace” Obamacare even though they had a 40-seat majority in the House of Representatives. “The Republican Party is an opposition party,” he noted. “It’s not a governing party. It showed itself unable to accept the responsibility and the accountability of governing.” If you are a condo association board member, you are probably nodding your head vigorously up and down because you’ve experienced how easy it is for owners to criticize what is not working in the building, i.e. to be members of the opposition party, but won’t show up at meetings to offer constructive ideas on how to make things better. We can all come up with examples of whiners and complainers who don’t lift a finger when it comes time to contribute to a positive direction, but I want to celebrate three examples of channeling the negative energy of dissatisfaction and/or loss into energy that is producing concrete results — kind of like how a hydroelectric dam converts the energy of water pressure into the energy of electricity. Example one: St. Bernardine’s Kingdom Retreat. This Saturday, April 1, St. Bernardine Catholic Church will be hosting its annual Kingdom Retreat, which will begin at 8 a.m. At that gathering the three speakers will each talk about how God has helped them make spiritual lemonade, if you will, out of the sour lemons life has given them. Each will honestly acknowledge the despair and/or anger and/or depression they’ve experienced. However, the main theme of their talks will not focus on the unfairness of life but rather on how a Power Greater than Ourselves, to borrow 12 Step language, can restore us to sanity and promote healing. And, by the way, the breakfast and lunch will delicious. Example two: On the same day, April 1, at 10 a.m., there will be a groundbreaking for our new Community Family Rec Center at the far east end of The Park — Circle and Harrison — on what is commonly called the “Roos property.” In some ways, being on a park district board is similar to being a member of a condo association board. Each encounters “members of opposition parties” who are quick to criticize and hesitant to lend a helping hand (or mind). Yet the park board was determined to include as many village residents as possible in the planning pro-
cess by holding open community meetings and being transparent and responsive to the Review with frequent interviews. The resulting facility, which hopefully will open for our use in July of 2018, won’t be everything everyone hoped for. It won’t be perfect, but by including as many people as possible in the planning process and being open about what limited financial resources can buy, the perfect has not been the enemy of the good. We are getting a pretty nice facility for our tax dollar. Example three: Proviso Together. Next Tuesday, Forest Parkers will have the opportunity to turn out in droves to our voting precincts to help elect Samuel Valtierrez, Amanda Grant, Della Patterson and Rodney Alexander to the D209 Proviso Township school board. You can meet these four positive people at The Park this evening at 7 p.m. The tide began to turn two years ago when two Forest Parkers, Ned Wagner and Claudia Medina, took the risk of channeling the almost universal dissing of Proviso East High School in this town into the energy required to run for the board that governs our public high school. The fact that they actually won is not as important as their willingness to move from being members of — like most of us were/are — the party of opposition to participating in a movement with the goal of governing our public high school well. Art Jones famously used the name Windmill for the group of investors he was part of, whose goal was to revitalize Madison Street by investing their money and their time into our main business thoroughfare. They dared to dream the impossible dream and then to put their money where their dreams were. Again, I’m not impressed as much by the fact that they “won,” as by their willingness to move from the party of opposition to the party that attempts to govern. “This above all, to refuse to be a victim,” Margaret Atwood declared. “Unless I can do that, I can do nothing.” Many of us, unfortunately, have been victims of a whole assortment of circumstances, including being a resident of a school district, which, up until now, has had an underperforming high school. But we have a choice. We can surrender to the bad hand we’ve been dealt, join the opposition party and complain about whomever we consider to be the dealer, or we can join forces with others, who have been dealt similar hands perhaps, and govern our lives and eventually the institutions for which we are responsible. To the best of our ability.
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two years ago when two Forest Parkers, Ned Wagner and Claudia Medina, took the risk of channeling the almost universal dissing of Proviso East High School in this town into the energy required to run for the board that governs our public high school.
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Real change is happening in D209
ecently, we had the pleasure of meeting three of the four candidates running for the Proviso District 209 school board under the Proviso Together banner. Rodney Alexander was unable to attend the coffee we hosted at our home. We invited friends and neighbors, and we were happy that a diverse crowd of people came to meet the candidates. Amanda Grant, Della Patterson and Samuel Valtierrez spoke individually on their reasons for running for this important office, and each outlined several ideas for making the D209 a school district all residents of Proviso Township could be proud of. Two of the current board members (Ned Wagner and Claudia Medina) were present, and we were able to hear firsthand some of the progress that has been made since their election two years ago. The assembled group heard some demonstrable evidence that real and substantive change is happening. In the last two years, the board has made some important and much-needed changes in the direction of the district. They launched a nationwide search and hired Dr. Jesse Rodriguez as the new superintendent and, along with a new principal at Proviso East, Dr. Patrick Hardy, significant achievements are evident. Textbooks that were more than 20 years old have been replaced with current and updated versions. With the new leadership, out-of-school suspensions have dropped dramatically, and the graduation rate for freshmen this year has climbed significantly. There have been significant upgrades to the facilities at all three high schools, and the students are responding in
a very positive way to this investment in their future. These are amazing achievements and prove that a board working together for the betterment of the schools can make a difference. The candidates attending the gathering in our home displayed the passion required to meet the challenges that continue to face our high school district. They all discussed ideas to change the culture at the schools and make it an institution available to all high school students in Proviso Township. The group asked hard questions, and not one of the candidates failed to answer. When the candidates left and our friends from the neighborhood stayed to discuss the evening, it was apparent, and we all agreed, that as longtime residents in this district, real demonstrable change is happening, and for the first time in many years, I am hopeful that Proviso East can become an option for all residents of Forest Park. It is not easy to put your “hat in the ring” and run for office. These candidates have accepted the challenge and are prepared to do the work required to move Proviso District 209 forward. I urge each and every voter to do the research on this fine group of candidates and you will discover, like we did, that this group can make a difference. I will be voting on April 4 for the Proviso Together candidates: Sam Valtierrez, Amanda Grant, Ardella Patterson, and Rodney Alexander, and I encourage you to do the same.
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Timothy Gillian is the Forest Park village administrator. Dorothy Gillian is a local realtor.
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Celebrating 100 Years
OPINION Forest Park is diverse, but is it inclusive? April 4 is a chance to teach our kids a civics lesson
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n second grade, my class was assigned “The President Project.” Each student was given the task of choosing a president, learning basic information about their administration, and dressing up like them for the project’s commencement, which entailed parading around the school in our presidential costumes. For whatever reason, I decided that Richard Nixon was my president. So I dressed up in full Nixonian garb; I wore a trench coat, suit, and hat, and walked around the school making peace signs with both of my hands, nodding my head up and down, and yelling “I’m Tricky Dick!” Until my freshman year of college, “The President Project” and voting for Obama in 2012 were the extent of my civic engagement. Sure, I learned the order of the presidents in fifth grade, studied for the Constitution test in eighth, and took the required American History class in high school. But knowing the definition of the First Amendment and actually exercising my right to practice it are two very different things. Looking back at my early education, I feel disappointed that I was not taught at an earlier age to be civically engaged and identify the issues that matter to me. In second grade, I wish I had learned the phone number of the White House and my state representatives, and how to call when an issue that I cared about was not being addressed. I wish I received guidance on how to actually participate in the political process, not just dress like a politician who did. I spent a majority of my free time in high school watching E! and partying with friends because I wasn’t aware that I had a responsibility to do more. I didn’t take seriously the possibility that I could use my power as a young person to actually change the world. It was not until college that I learned about the realities of climate change and started to work for environmental organizations, when I found a cause that ignited my passion. And when I found my passion, I realized the absolute importance of using my voice to speak out and take action to create a more livable world. According to the New York Times, civic engagement means “working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.” Imagine if we stressed civic engagement in our schools and taught children the importance of working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities — how different even the results of the 2016 election might have been? It is never too early to teach children to stand up for justice and to take action on issues that matter to them. It is never too early to cultivate within youth a sense of responsibility for their lives, their country, and their community! Coming up on Tuesday, April 4, we have an opportunity to engage civically and teach our children as well. April 4th marks the day of the consolidated general election, where four seats on the District 209 high school board are up for election. When it comes to our immediate future, local elections, such as school board positions, have a much more immediate impact on our community than national. Think about it: Trump doesn’t choose the budget for new books and new leadership in Proviso Township. The school board does! And whether or not your children attend Proviso schools, the quality of our schools affects Forest Park’s real estate prices and taxes. So remember to vote April 4, and bring your children with you to the polls!
LUCIA WHALEN One View
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hen the Diversity Commission of Forest Park first convened in June of 2016, we struggled to develop a unifying platform for what our role was and, more specifically, what role we’d have supporting village government to address issues of diversity. As laid out in the ordinance establishing a Diversity Commission, we were tasked by village hall with creating awareness, encouraging tolerance, and promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people, including but not limited to, “those who have different racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual preferences, abilities, gender, and educational and economic levels.” In our first few meetings, we speculated as to what the larger community might think about diversity in Forest Park. Did members of the community believe our government was doing a good job dealing with diversity issues or not? To provide guidance, I suggested we obtain a diversity “word on the street,” similar to the “word on the street” list highlighted in the village of Forest Park’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan. I asked each of the six members at the time (there are now nine) to ask 4-5 of their neighbors what Forest Park is doing well and what it could improve on to better sustain a diverse and inclusive environment. The responses of this small sample size were overwhelmingly positive — several commenting that it is comfortable to live in Forest Park, that Forest Park is welcoming to newcomers, and that there is a good mix of ethnicities and community festivals. The main area for improvement would be to have open conversations about diversity and to hold town hall forums promoting diversity initiatives. If community members felt Forest Park was doing a good job and that there was not a particularly problematic issue, what then would be the role of the new Diversity Commission? Recently in various online media, Forest Park’s uneven representation of diversity in community events has been questioned. Some individuals pointed out that people of color are not seen at community events — in the displays, music, or background to the event. Other replies contend that it is not the fault of the Forest Park community but that people of color don’t show up, don’t volunteer, and don’t participate. Perhaps the truth of diversity in Forest Park is more complicated. Perhaps both sides are correct, and this might be where the Diversity Commission can play a role. In the 2014 Comprehensive Plan, Forest Park’s racial diversity was compared to two of its neighbors, Oak Park and River Forest. Of these three, Forest Park has the highest racial diversity with over one-third people of color, while Oak Park has
one quarter and River Forest has one fifth. In comparison to these two neighbors, Forest Park stands out as diverse. Many respondents of our small-scale survey also claimed our village is welcoming. However, just because there is diversity in numbers doesn’t necessarily mean that all members, regardless of their background, feel included. Does this distinction really matter? Being inclusive goes deeper than just being diverse and takes more work. Being inclusive calls on each of us to embrace new ideas, values, and beliefs and not just adapt to the “way things are.” In so doing, we have to let go of our attachment to our pre-existing ideals and embrace opposing points of view. In Forest Park, inclusion would mean making sure the needs of a broad and diverse spectrum of people are included in the planning, implementation, and presentation of all events — regardless of the degree to which that diversity shows up and volunteers. Currently, the Diversity Commission is working with village government to pass a Welcoming Village Resolution. This resolution is a public statement of the government promoting an inclusive approach to all residents, regardless of their racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual preferences, abilities, gender, or educational and economic levels.” Some members of the community are fearful of the consequences of such a resolution; some are fearful without such a resolution in place. Some members passionately support it while others are just trying to wrap their brains around what it all means. For those of us on the commission, it is one way to build on Forest Park’s diversity and search for ways to be more inclusive. The commission’s main goal through all of this is to help the government reassure all members of Forest Park that our government supports and serves all of us. We strongly believe it is only together that we can share in the benefits of diversity in our community and the unique contributions each individual brings.
KATE WEBSTER One View
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OPINION L E T T E R S
Committed to offering the best rec opportunities We are writing to ask for your vote on Tuesday, April 4. Together, we have served on the Park District of Forest Park board since 2005. In those 12 years, the park district has changed immeasurably. We are proud of the improvements that have been made, which include the renovation of the Administration Building, ballfields, skateboard park, tot lot, soccer field and, of course, the purchase and development of the Roos property. The Roos property will allow the park district to offer a wider variety and diversity of programming to our residents, utilizing both the multipurpose gym and open space. A Master Comprehensive Plan was adopted and recently revisited to ensure we are addressing the needs of our ever-changing community. We have purchased a new computer software system that will allow the park district to communicate more effectively and efficiently with our residents in a consistent manner.
Throughout our tenure, we have not always seen eye to eye on every issue. However, we both share a passion for the village of Forest Park, and especially the park district. We CATHLEEN McDERMOTT have found common ground to make the best decisions for our residents. Our goal for the next six years is to make the park district a year-round venue with amenities that appeal to all of our residents. We are committed to offering the best recreational opportunities to all the residents of Forest Park. We ask for your continued support and encourage all to vote Tuesday, April 4.
Cathleen McDermott and Roy J. Sansone
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John Duarte, 93 Highly decorated veteran John L. Duarte, 93, a resident of Forest Park for over 48 years, died on March 22, 2017 with his loved ones by his side. He was a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, two Bronze Battle Stars, one Overseas Bar, and one Service Stripe. John Duarte is survived by his wife of 66 years, Caroline; his children, Mary and “adopted daughter” Edna; his grandchildren, Eric and Gayle; and his friend, Alice. A visitation and service were held on March 27 at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home in Forest Park, followed by interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Additional information is available at 708-366-2200 or at www.ZimmermanHarnett.com.
Anne Nemec, 90 Forest Park resident Anne L. Nemec (nee Skarka), 90, of Forest Park, formerly of Riverside, died on
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March 19, 2017. She was a homemaker. Anne is survived by her children, Sandra (late Keith) Boggs, William (Patricia) Nemec, and Lynda Bazata; her grandchildren, Mark (Kathy), Cory (Tara) Boggs, Matt Nemec, Amy and Adam Bazata; and her great-grandchildren, Kerstin, Justin and Katie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Visitation is on Wednesday, March 29 at 9 a.m. until time of service, 12 p.m., at Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St. in Riverside, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Additional information is available at 708-447-2261 and www.moravecek.com.
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Celebrating 100 Years Paid for by Proviso Together
Parents Transforming Our Schools
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MELROSE PARK • Father of Proviso HS students • Proviso East graduate • Former Parent-Teacher Liaison in District 89 • Pursuing MS at IIT • Union electrician • 28-year resident of Melrose Park
Amanda J. Grant WESTCHESTER
• Mother of two in Proviso schools • Co-director Westchester Food Pantry • MS in Communications, ISU • Not-for-profit and volunteer manager • 9-year resident of Westchester
Arbdella“Della” Patterson MAYWOOD
• Mother of three Proviso HS graduates • 30 years of service in Education • Former teen parenting program coordinator • Former truancy liaison • Co-Chairman Rock of Ages Shephard Ministry • 38-year resident of Maywood
Rodney Alexander BELLWOOD
• Father of two, one in Proviso schools • US Military Veteran • Senior Parole Agent, IL Dept of Corrections • Youth care worker Mercy Home for Boys • Parent advocate and youth mentor • 15-year resident of Forest Park, Maywood & Bellwood
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Religion Guide Methodist
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First Congregational Church of Maywood
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Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
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SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian
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OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
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Ascension Catholic Church
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Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass
Third Unitarian Church 11am Service: “Celebration of Life” thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake
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Christ Lutheran Church
607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays
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St. Edmund Catholic Church
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131
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UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.
With Spirit as my guide, I take charge of my life. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org
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CHILD CARE/RECREATIONAFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE Hephzibah Children’s Association offers after school day care at all Oak Park public elementary schools. The Program is accepting applications for warm, nurturing, energetic individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year old children in the after-school program. Monday through Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM, Wednesday–1:30–6:00 PM.
LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS WINBERIE’S (Oak Park) Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar in Oak Park is looking for Dishwashers and Line Cooks to join our team! The ideal candidates will be friendly, hardworking team players. The Line Cook candidates will have some previous experience, understand recipes and be friendly, hardworking team players that are passionate about food. Open availability a must, full-time and part-time positions available.
PT WATER METER READER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of part-time Water Meter Reader in Public Works. This position will perform a variety of duties including reading water meters and recording consumption; identifying water meter equipment problems and performing minor water meter maintenance and repair. This position requires walking and working in inclement weather. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than March 31, 2017.
THERMO OVEN OPER/HELPER Thule, Inc. located at 7609 W Industrial Drive, Forest Park, IL 60130 seeks a person to operate thermoforming equipment.
SCHAUER’S HARDWARE PART-TIME CASHIER 25-30 hours, mostly Afternoons and Evenings. Weekends required. No experience necessary, but looking for positive energy people. Must be outgoing, able to work with customers, deal with money & problem solving. Send resume to schauerhardware@att.net.
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Responsibilities include planning and supervising arts and crafts activities, group games, helping with homework, and indoor and outdoor play. At least 6 semester hours in education, recreation or related coursework. Experience working with children. Contact MJ Joyce, Human Resources at: mjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org EOE COURT LIAISON OFFICER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Court Liaison Officer (Civilian) in the Police Department. This position will maintain departmental records of court appearances, process subpoena requests, prepare court schedules, perform other necessary duties related to court proceedings and operate as the liaison between the Police Department and Cook County Judicial System. This position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of insurability. 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 no later than April 5, 2017. ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools. Call 708-738-3848. LEGAL SECRETARY The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Legal Secretary in the Law Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and advanced legal secretarial and clerical duties in support of the Law Department; perform complex clerical duties within the assigned work unit; and provide secretarial and administrative support to Law Department staff. 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 no later than April 3, 2017.
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Compensation: Hourly. Competitive based on experience. Benefits for any full-time employees. Employment type: employee’s choice Please apply in person, Monday through Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m., at: 151 North Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & MARKETING ASSISTANT Oak Park (IL) Residence Corporation, a community based, non-profit housing development corporation is seeking an experienced, Full-time administrative assistant and leasing agent for its property management and marketing departments. The qualified candidate will have previous experience working in the multi-family rental industry; work effectively with both clients and co-workers; take direction well and work independently on tasks and assignments to meet established deadlines; provide support to Director of Property Management and Marketing Director. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. This position will also provide leasing support and an Illinois leasing agent license will be required within 3 months of hire. Experienced in YARDI VOYAGER a plus. To view a complete job description visit our website at www.oakparkrc. com/work-oprc. To apply forward a cover letter and resume to Beth Swaggerty, Assistant Executive Director at bswaggerty@oakparkrc. com. Oak Park Residence Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide competitive compensation and a full benefits package. PT FARMERS’ MKT ASST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Part-time 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 no later than April 12, 2017.
SERVERS & BUSSERS WINBERIE’S (Oak Park) Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar in Oak Park is looking for experienced SERVERS & BUSSERS to join our team! The ideal candidates will have 1-2 years restaurant/hospitality experience and be friendly, hardworking team players. Open availability a must. Compensation: Hourly. Vacation & health benefits available for full-time employees. Employment type: employee’s choice
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This temporary full time Summer program runs from June 12th through August 11th, Monday through Friday. Individuals work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm.
GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
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* RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft. - Office: 900 sq. ft.
ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888
SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948
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6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 room office suite
Strand & Browne 708/488-0011
CHURCHES FOR RENT MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH
Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.
OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT
Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options. 708-848-5460
Apartment listings updated daily at: 708-386-7355 • www.mmpropmgt.com 649 Madison Street, Oak Park
Contact: Amy O’Rourke at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org
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SUMMER DAY CARE Hephzibah Children’s Association offers a Summer Day Care program in Oak Park, IL. We are seeking caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5–11-yearold children.
Responsibilities include planning and supervising play shops, arts and crafts, sports, activities, group games, and indoor and outdoor play. Staff accompany and supervise children at the swimming pool and on weekly field trips. Requirements include a minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work, or related college courses. Previous experience working with school aged children preferred.
AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.
M&M property management, inc.
Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $750-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $750-$1300
LaVerne Collins Managing broker
Office located at: 320 S. Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park
708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com
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RUMMAGE SALES River Forest
RUMMAGE SALE RIVER FOREST U.M. CHURCH 7970 LAKE ST (Lake & Thatcher)
SAT APR 1 9AM TO 1PM
CASH ONLY: Clothes, housewares, furniture, bookcases, metal storage cabinets, wood file cabinets, books, toys, old wooden chests, banquet tables, decorations, antique zinc garden table, odds & ends–SPRING CLEANING!
ITEMS FOR SALE BUMPER POOL TABLE $40 obo. BLONDE CHEST OF DRAWERS Dust Proof & DRESSER with MIRROR. $150 FOR BOTH. Call 708-488-8755. FINE CHINA Lucien Piccard Fine China. Cream with platinum rim. 12 place settings. $150. Call 708-488-8755. FUTON Black futon on heavy iron frame. $49. Call 708-488-8755. OUTDOOR FURNITURE High Quality Outdoor furniture. Heavy wrought iron. $125 obo. Call 708-488-8755. SEWING MACHINE Singer Sewing Machine. Like new. $49.00. Call 708-488-8755. Weber Grill Large double burner prpoane gas grill.Stainless Steel Cabinet. Excellent condition. $250 obo.
FURNITURE Dining Buffet & Hutch Qaulity Colonial dining buffet with hutch display top. $250. Call 708-689-0498. Leave message and phone number.
WANTED TO BUY 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
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AUTOS FOR SALE 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL 4 dr hatch. Automatic. 44k low miles. $4500. Call 708-383-8507.
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Join us this Sunday and every Sunday leading up to Easter to experience HOPE and find God’s purpose for your life.
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3801 Madison in Brookfield Sundays @ 11:30 Children’s ministry is available Free gifts for all visitors. (meeting at Faith Lutheran Church)
newlifebrookfield.org 708.277.9191
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PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi on behalf of Adrian Xhevan Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi; Artana Sherifi for change of name to Jack Prespa on behalf of Adrian Jack Prespa; Aferdita Prespa; Artana Prespa;, Case No. 17M3001772.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice is given you, the public, that on March 10, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change our present names of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi, Adrian Shevat Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi, and Artana Sherifi to the names of Jack Prespa, Adrian Jack Prespa, Aferdita Prespa, and Artana Prespa. This case will be heard in courtroom 204 on May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF OAK PARK, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS APRIL 11, 2017, 6:30 p.m. OAK PARK TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES 130 S. OAK PARK AVENUE OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60302 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Procedures for Meeting Supervisor’s Statements
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Election of Moderator Township Year in Review: A.COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD B.ASSESSOR C.SENIOR SERVICES D.YOUTH SERVICES E.GENERAL ASSISTANCE Resolutions to Come Before the Electors: A.RESOLUTION RE: PROPERTY RECORD SYSTEM B.RESOLUTION FOR SETTING THE TIME FOR THE 2018 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Public Comments Adjournment Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29/2017
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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the dent and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2017 Pavement Project
Preservation
This project consists of the application of Asphalt Pavement Rejuvenating Materials to various streets throughout the Villages of River Forest, Elmwood Park, and Riverside. The bidding documents are available for download starting Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 14, 2017 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 product specifications, past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Crack Sealing The Village of Riverside will be accepting sealed bids for Crack Sealing. Bids will be accepted at the Riverside Department of Public Works, 3860 Columbus Blvd., Riverside, IL 60546 until April 11, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). Specifications may be obtained at the Public Works Department, weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at 708 442-3590. The Village of Riverside reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Riverside. Published in Landmark 3/29/2017
PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Lilia Diaz, Petitioner, and Pedro Marquez, Respondent. No. 17 D 001856 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Luz Maria Diez, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illlinois, on or before April 12, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017.
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Jesus Gabriel Avila,Petitioner and Milvian Chaparro, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001932. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before April 24, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. vIn re the marriage of Mario Gonzalez, Petitioner and Elisa Analco Andrade, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-002060. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before /bApril 24, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017
LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Benjamin Padilla, Petitioner and Yolanda Padilla, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-002202. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before /bMay 1, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2017
PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Olufunke O. Ogunyipe, Petitioner and Adebola Ogunsanya, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-002420. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before /bMay 1, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149848 on March 2, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WANDERLUSTUDIO with the business located at: 482 PERRIE DR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANNA HALAMA 428 PERRIE DR ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149961 on March 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NO LABELS THERAPY with the business located at: 1075 SHERWOOD DR., WHEELING, IL 60090. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARGARET ZANGRILLI 1075 SHERWOOD DR. WHEELING, IL 60090 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017
PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150044 on March 15, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WHITE WOLF ACADEMY with the business located at: 159 MARION ST. SUITE 336, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHAD KOCH 159 N MARION ST. SUITE 336 OAK PARK, IL 60301 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/29, 4/5, 4/12/2017
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.LEONARD S. DE FRANCO A/K/A LEONARD S. DEFRANCO, BEATRICE DE FRANCO A/K/A BEATRICE DEFRANCO, RIGHT RESIDENTIAL II FUND 2–LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COMMUNITY BANK WHEATON GLEN ELLYN, SMS FINANCIAL JDC, LP Defendants 10 CH 017620 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-212-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-14420. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-14420 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017620 TJSC#: 37-1152 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I716463
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JENNIFER KANWISCHER, THOMAS KANWISCHER, CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. F/K/A CHASE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 12264 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17323-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $268,984.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-080649. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 16-080649 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12264 TJSC#: 371267 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. I715322
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs. DAVID GILKEY; Defendants, 15 CH 8713 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 Monday, May 1, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-436-055-0000. Commonly known as 826 South 11th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. 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. 15-012938 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN SPEARS; TCF NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION; EDGEWOOD PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 12877 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 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-211-018-1008. Commonly known as 419 Edgewood Place aka 419 Edgewood Place, Unit 2, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-019886 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718114
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