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United wants you to vote ‘HBO’ in D209 election

Candidates express frustration over allocation of district funds

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

Candidates for the Proviso Township District 209 school board election are making the most of the campaign’s final days as the April 4 election draws near. With eight candidates running for three open seats, the Proviso 209 United slate composed of Sandra Hixson, Jennifer Barbahen, and David Ocampo are hoping to land in the public’s favor.

Ocampo, a data engineer for Energizer and 10-year Westchester resident, is a first-time candidate hoping to bring his best to apply changes to the operations of the district, creating a better school environment for his children who will be attending one of the three schools in the Proviso district.

“It’s multifaceted but essentially it’s for the children, and not only my children,” Ocampo said. “The current

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Forest Park has so much potential to grow and develop. I want to continue being a part of the leadership team that makes it happen! Expanding opportunities for everyone in our village, allows us to keep strengthening our community.

We are quickly approaching election day and I need your support for RE-ELECTION, to continue to serve. As a team player, and self-starter I believe I have the experience and skills to move Forest Park forward. Please Vote NERO April 4.

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Forest Park unveils community fridge at Mohr Community Center

Resource o ers fresh food, nonperishables to anyone in need

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

In her online invitation, Forest Park Health & Safety Commissioner Maria Maxham said the grand launch of the Forest Park Community Fridge would take place on March 25, at 1 p.m., “rain (or snow) or shine.”

And, indeed, light snow didn’t stop Mayor Rory Hoskins, the entire village council, Forest Park School District 91 board member Monique Cotton-Yancy and mayoral candidate John Doss, among other notable Forest Parkers, from gathering at the nook on the north side of Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. The refrigerator is made up of two parts – the actual refrigerator that contains perishables such as milk, bread and eggs, and the pantry containing nonperishable items

Maxham said that, while she expects many homeless individuals to take advantage of it, the fridge is open to anyone who is struggling to put food on the table. The village is working with District 91 to let Forest Park families know about the fridge.

The community fridge was something that grew out of a Facebook discussion among Forest Park parents and other residents. Maxham previously told the Review that the makeshift group – which is calling itself the Forest Park Fridge Volunteer Group – was inspired by similar fridges in Forest Park and Maywood. Rachell Entler, Hoskins’ executive secretary, and Mohr Community Center director Karen Dylewski got involved as well.

Volunteers will regularly restock the fridge, but anyone can drop off their own donations as well. Aside from the usual pantry nonperishables, residents can donate fresh fruits and vegetables,

eggs, cured meats, prepackaged bread and pastries, pasteurized milk, yogurt, fruit juices, cheeses and other packaged foods. All donations must be unopened and unexpired, and residents can’t donate any products containing peanuts, raw milk cheeses, home prepared foods, raw meat and fish products, alcohol and “unlabeled multi-ingredient items.”

Maxham said that after the Forest Park Library and District 91 “very politely” declined to put the fridge on their properties, Dylewski suggested the community center. Kevin Hibbitts, owner of the Forest Park-based McShane-Hibbitts and member of the Forest Park Planning and Zoning Commission, built the pantry section and the enclosure for free with his son. Volunteers secured the materials

Hoskins reflected that the community center, which already helps many “unhoused” residents, was a logical choice for the site

“We learned during the pandemic that there are a number of people in Forest Park who are unhoused,” he said. “The community center has always done an excellent job, doing a lot with little.”

“I’m really excited,” Maxham said at the unveiling. “The only concern I’ve heard [was] – ‘we’re going to attract homeless people and that’s terrible.’ But that’s kind of what we want to do. But there are also families in schools that can’t afford [to put food on the table].”

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Joe Byrnes, Jessica Voogd, Maria Maxham, Mayor Ror y Hoskins, and Ryan Nero inspect the communit y fridge at the Mohr Center.

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Safer Together

Public safety needs to take priority. I envision Forest Park as a safe place to live, work, and participate in community events.

To develop solutions for public safety, we need to fully support our Police Department by not only collaborating with their leadership to ensure proper support from Village Hall, but also listening to residents, the boots-on-theground, regarding safety concerns.

Like a park, our alleys, street ways, sidewalks, and businesses should be allowed to thrive safely with as little crime as possible.

Build Better Business

Madison Street has expanded from a street of bars to a destination retail locale, where you might pop into a local shop for one specific item, or where families can go for the day, eating, shopping, or even dessert-ing their way up and down our Central Business District.

I intend to partner closely with the village’s Chamber of Commerce to develop and implement a plan that will draw and keep diverse, quality-based, businessesbusinesses that enhance the way of living for residents of Forest Park.

The thoughtful business practices don’t stop there. In my time serving as an elected member of the Park District of Forest Park’s board, I have personally overseen millions of dollars in grant funding. Best practices and strategies for prioritizing, acquiring, and utilizing such grant money can be directly implemented at the village level, and with your vote on April 4, 2023, you can trust that I will do that, and more, when running Village Hall.

Grow Green

In order for our spaces to be safe for our community, they need to be healthy and safe for our planet too.

It is my intent to put a forward-thinking plan in place to lead in sustainability and efficiency at the municipal level by identifying and cultivating energy partners and practices which make the best use of our resources, like solar tech, and are always implemented with a positive or limited effect on climate change in mind.

I want my grandchildren and your children and grandchildren to experience Forest Park as a great place to live, proud of our contribution to controlling climate change.

BIG WEEK March 29-April 5

Easter Egg Hunts

Fla shlight Egg Hunt

Friday, March 31, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Soccer Field Bring your ashlights and baskets and get ready for an “egg- citing” late night egg hunt for children ages 7-13. Find the golden egg and receive an extra cool prize. $10 per person. Register at: https://bit.ly/FlashlightHunt2023. 7501 Harrison St, Forest Park.

Traditional Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 1, 10 - 10:30 a.m., Soccer Field Hunt for candy, meet the Easter Bunny, and much more. There will be ve separate hunts for toddlers through 4th graders. All hunts will begin at 10 a.m promptly. After the hunt, line up to meet the Easter Bunny. This Egg Hunt is totally free, and no pre -registration is required. 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park.

Paws To Visit

Saturday, April 1, 3 - 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Librar y YS Program Room Stop by the Youth Ser vices Depar tment to visit adorable dogs from the Pawsitive Therapy Troupe. Designed for ages 11-13. https://fppl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Friday, March 31, 4 - 5 p.m., Forest Park Public Librar y YS Program Room eate your own simple friendship bracelet. Ages 8 to 10. https:// .info/signup/Calendar. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

Ea stern European Histor y ou Didn’t Learn in School

Wednesday, April 5, 7 - 8 p.m., Forest Park Public Librar y Austin Room WWII and Eastern Europe provide challenges as the histor y egion leading up to and following WWII is ver y . Join us as author Donna Urbikas talks us through ely presented in history classes and how regional and nationalistic ideologies in uence current political events ope, speci cally in Poland. https://fppl.evanced. . 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

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Local composer ’s symphony to premiere at Orchestra Hall

Community symphony to play long-delayed concert at Symphony Center

By KELLY POLLOCK Contributing Reporter

On Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest will perform their sixth concert in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center on Michig an Avenue in Chicago. The concert has been a long time coming. Since 2010, the Symphony has performed a biennial concert at that venue, but the 2020 concert was cancelled due to the pandemic. This year, they finally decided that the time was right to reschedule.

The concert consists of two parts: the world premiere of Alex Groesch’s Symphony No. 3 and Hector Berlioz’s Te Deum, which has not been performed in Chicago since 1982. The performance will run about 90 minutes.

Groesch’s piece was not part of the original 2020 program. But when the concert was planned for this spring, the decision was made to add it. According to David Leehey, president of the Symphony board, “Jay Friedman [music director] had this idea to premiere Alex’s symphony. It turned out to be a shrewd move as it’s gotten a lot of interest. Alex is a young, musical genius.”

Groesch is 28 and has been a musician all his life. He started playing cello at age 6 and began composing in high school. This is the second time one of his symphonies will be performed. He started composing this symphony about five years ago but said he “began taking it a lot more seriously in the last year.” He also received assistance from Friedman, who said his experience as a conductor allowed him to “advise on and edit the technical aspects of Alex’s score.”

Groesch describes his work as being in the Romantic style. One of his goals is to “introduce classical music to people who don’t normally listen to it. In my music, I strive to evoke emotions that make people

nostalgic, such as thoughts of people, places, or other meaningful memories. When I’m coming up with themes, I often think of close friends and family. The brass themes often reflect fate and death. The strings play a lot of adventurous, hopeful, and longing themes, while the woodwinds are constantly fluctuating.”

The second piece in the concert, Te Deum, was originally composed for the 1852 coronation of Napoleon III (ne phew of Napoleon I) but was not actually perfor med until 1855 with an ensemble of 950 musicians. The work is unusual in that it has not only a full orchestra but also three different choruses: two adult and one children’s choral groups.

This performance will consist of an orchestra as well as 200 voices, evenly split between adults and children. The three choruses are made up of singers from eight different singing groups from across the Chicago re gion.

According to Bill Chin, the Symphony’s chorus director, “This concert is an example of how arts organizations can achieve high goals through cooperation by partnering with other musicians. It’s a win-win when we can combine five adult choirs along with three children’s choirs and create a whole that is more than just a combination of the parts.”

According to Friedman, the idea for performing Te Deum came from Leehey, who said, “I had wanted to do it for a long time. I performed it when I was 22 years old at Tanglewood [the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra] and the audience loved it. It’s not a trivial piece. It’s very well-constructed, but it’s more accessible to an audience that may not be that musical. And it has one of the most exhilarating endings in all of music.”

Excited is building. Groesch said, “Symphony Center is a spectacular venue and it’s huge for a community orchestra to be performing there. It would be great for people from the community to come out and support us.”

Added Leehey, “It’s been five years since we’ve played downtown. We’re very ready to do this again.”

Tickets for the April 3 concert are $25-$75. For more information, visit www.symphonyoprf.org.

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situation at the high school is abysmal, there is no nice way to say it. It needs to be a viable option not just for my children but for the community’s children.”

Ocampo believes the biggest issues plaguing the district are the lack of transparency with finances and the amount of money allocated for students.

“It’s not a question about money, it’s just a question of how it is being spent,” Ocampo said. “It’s obviously not being spent on students when student instruction is 29 percent of the budget.”

Considering the finances of the district as a top priority, Ocampo said every month the school board is receiving a list of expenses without information about where the money is going.

“They are not itemized so we don’t know what is going on with the district’s funds,” Ocampo said.

Ocampo believes the current state of the school is negatively affecting any potential lear ning opportunities for the students.

“When the children are in a classroom with no instructors or 34 other peers, lear ning cannot happen,” Ocampo said.

Comparing the current school board to an episode of Jerry Springer, Ocampo says a complete “reboot” needs to happen to reinstate civility and decorum to the board, allowing them to lead by example and follow what they preach in the expectations set for students.

By putting egos aside, Ocampo said the focus should be on student centric policies and reconnecting with the community, who have seen lines of communication with the board and Superintendent Dr James L. Henderson fragment in the last two years.

“We have parents that are upset, we have students who are upset, we have teachers who are upset,” Ocampo said. “And yet the board majority behaves in a way that shows that none of that matters. We need to move away from that. The environment in which teachers have to work is the same environment in which students have to lear n.”

To help create a culture of open communication, Ocampo said he would love to host meet and greet and community nights for district parents to ask questions and get direct answers With a Hispanic majority in

the district, Ocampo said he would be a direct contact for Spanish speaking families.

Also putting transparency and communication in the front lines of priority is Ocampo’s slate mate Jennifer Barbahen, who said the current board has a blatant lack of transparency.

Barbahen, who currently has a senior at Proviso East and lives in Forest Park, said when her family began attending the district, they were really excited in the direction that the schools were going but after the pandemic and leadership changes, they began feeling alar med

who are involved and who know the community, they know the schools, they know the problems, but we also know that the trajectory can be positive,” Barbahen said, adding that the candidates also work well together and can bring much needed har mony to the board.

Barbahen agrees that a big issue is the lack of funds being allocated to student learning

“Our instructional spending is very low,” Barbahen said. “We have students who are not performing, and they are not able to be competitive at the state and national level. We also have very high administrative spending.”

2020,” Hixson said of her time as an employee of the district. “It had nothing to do with COVID.”

After witnessing the multiple cuts to staff and programs, Hixson began hearing complaints from disgruntled teachers and began considering what choices she had. She chose to do “something about it” and run for the board.

A concer n Hixson has is the lack of resources students are afforded and an increase in student fights, which she said kept getting more aggressive

“I have taught some of those students before, so I knew their potential,” Hixson said. “Them not having resources that they need, I was like ‘I’m done, I have to do something about this.’”

If elected to the board, Hixson said her pririty would be to ensure that students come first. This would include hiring back teachadding faculty, updating technology and software, hiring back deans and having more security across the three campuses Hixson also believes the district needs to look at students as a whole to be able to fully understand what they need to be successful. This includes a priority in understanding mental health and the social and emotional needs of students.

Hixson, who tries to keep up with her former students, said she understands the imtance of keeping lines of communication open with district parents. Hixson said she ould support community events, would enourage parents to reach out to board members, and maintain transparency throughout her time if elected to the board.

“I could feel the impact of those decisions affecting the students in the classroom,” Barbahen said, adding that the teacher strike last spring, increase in class sizes, and the way board meetings operated was confusing and appalling.

With the help of others in the community, Barbahen, a conflict supervisor at a law fir m, helped in the creation of the Proviso 209 Cooperative, a Facebook group that shared information about what was happening in the district. But it wasn’t until witnessing the teacher strike in 2022 that Barbahen decided to throw her name in the candidate pool.

“The things that the teachers are fighting for are things that our students need too,” Barbahen said. “It became very apparent that the teachers are an island, the parents and community are an island, we should really be working on this together.”

With hopes of bringing change, Barbahen said after much vetting, the Proviso 209 United slate was for med to bring forward a strong team offering different skill sets.

“We bring a clean perspective of people

As a parent, Barbahen said she is frustrated in knowing that students have been left without instructors for multiple classes, that teachers are not made aware if a student has an Individualized Education Program, and there being a lack of seating in classrooms due to the increase in class sizes.

“Our public schools are the pillars of our community, they are in the absolute center of our community our schools absolutely affect every single person in our township,” Barbahen said. “Our tax dollars go to these schools…they should be thriving, not struggling.”

Composing the “H” in “HBO,” is Sandra Hixson, a resident of Westchester for 20 years and a for mer substitute teacher for District 209.

Hixson, who has been in the education field and involved in various community service projects, said she resigned from District 209 when she decided to run for a seat on the board. Hixson is currently a substitute teacher for Bellwood School District 88.

“It was great, it really was great until

“Some parents can’t come to the school board meetings, they can’t, but if they can reach out to us say ‘this is what I like, this is what I don’t like, this is what I need help with, this is what I don’t need help with,’ now we are talking,” Hixson said. “That is the only way we are going to build back public trust is to be open and available to all parents in the district.”

While community members have expressed their discontent with certain board members who they believe did not keep their campaign promises, Hixson says she will continue to stand her ground

“For me it’s about integrity and when you put your hand on an oath you are telling people that you believe in what you are saying, you believe in what you are doing,” Hixson said. “I’m a spiritual person so not only am I taking an oath to the community, but I am also taking an oath to God. I’m not going to go against that oath, period, for no one.”

Early voting in the April 4 Consolidated Election is already underway and will continue through April 3. Election Day is April 4.

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James hopes to help restore pride in District 209

D209 Together slate member seeks better relationship between district and teachers

By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter

The April 4 Consolidated Election is nearing, and the race for three open seats on the Proviso Township High School District 209 school board is highly contested. With eight candidates vying for the seats, the D209 To gether slate is hoping to win seats. One ofthe slate’s candidates is hoping to restore pride in the district.

Growing up in Maywood, Jayda James, now ofHillside, said that re gardless of how tough it might have been at times, it made her the woman she is today. James, currently an assistant principal at an elementary school in school district CUSD 201 in DuPage County, has personal ties to the community she is seeking to re present, being a product ofthe Proviso East class of ‘94.

With hopes ofgiving back, James came back to her community with a de gree in early childhood education from Northern

Illinois University to teach at Garfield Elementary, her for mer school, and continued to work for District 89 for 24 years.

“I’ve always had pride in being an [alumnus] and I’ve watched my classmates and peers throughout the years have pride,” James said. “When I started to see the negativity, whether at a board meeting or via social media, I felt that it was taking away the pride of being a product of District 209 and I want to bring that back.”

Not only has James taught students who have gone on to attend Proviso Township, but two ofher three children are graduates ofthe Proviso Math and Science Academy and one is currently enrolled.

As a parent in the district, James said a big concern is student safety as she has seen videos ofstudent altercations that seem to keep escalating.

“When I see things like that, I realize that students are dealing with a lot more than what sometimes classroom teachers have the time to deal with and sometimes there

is a lack ofknowledge to what students are dealing with emotionally and mentally,” James said, adding the importance oftaking a step back to find the root of what is leading to that behavior.

James also hopes to see positive changes in the relationship between the board and the Proviso Teachers Union (PTU.) To repair that relationship, James, who was the secretary and eventually vice-president ofthe Maywood Education Association (MEA) for District 89, said it’s important to remain open to opinions and perspectives.

“I know what it is like to be on that side, I know the frustrations ofa classroom teacher, I know the day-to-day work ofa classroom teacher, so I am open to listening and collaborating when it comes to the PTU,” James said.

In response to controversy surrounding Supt. James L. Henderson. James said she would be open to an evaluation.

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Scratch Kitchen will move to Slainte, expand menu

Bar nishes up renovations, aims to reopen in early April

By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

After almost 10 years at 7445 Madison St., Scratch Kitchen and Lounge is moving into bigger digs — complete with a fullfledged kitchen and a second-floor private event space.

The burger and craft beer establishment is only moving a few doors down, taking over Slainte Irish Pub, 7505 Madison St., which has been on the market for years.

SKL owner Patrick O’Brien told the Review that he’s looking to do more than add capacity Slainte’s second-floor room will allow it to host private events, and a fullservice kitchen will allow his business to significantly expand its menu.

While O’Brien’s trademark take on madefrom-scratch bar food isn’t going away, they will be expanding the menu, and, SKL will be of fering cocktails in addition to craft beer He said he was responding to changes in his re gulars’ tastes, as well as what he saw as the general shift in Madison Street vibe away from old-school bars and more toward restaurants with bar components March 26 will be SKL’s last day at the original location. O’Brien said they need to finish renovating the new space, especially the second floor, but he hopes to re-open on April 3.

The “Scratch Kitchen” name refers to the bar conce pt which, while not unique to Chicago, was a first for Forest Park. Every ing redient, including the ketchup and pickles, was made from scratch. O’Brien drew on his experience as a restaurant chef to prepare high-quality version of the bar-style food.

SLK’s success allowed him to open other eateries in the area — Scratch on Lake, Lathrop House and the since-shut-

tered District Kitchen and Tap in the Oak Park Ar ts District — but he acknowledges it has been a rocky road

The pandemic hur t Scratch Kitchen as much as other Madison Street establishments, and he admitted that the spike in rowdy behavior on the cor ridor in the first half of 2021 gave him pause

“No one can argue there were problems on Madison Street,” O’Brien said. “When I closed for renovations [for 10 months], I wasn’t sure I would reopen.”

Since then, he believed that Madison Street has “cor rected itself,” but the vibe changed as well.

“It looks like the mantra is not a big bar, but a big bar-restaurant,” O’Brien said.

The Slainte space will allow SKL to move in that direction, since they will now be able to use a full-fledged commercial kitchen “instead of cooking behind the bar.” But they are not moving too far from their roots. The plan, O’Brien said, is to star t making tavern-style and deepdish style pizza, which will be available to

order, and they will be of fering prime rib, meatloaf and various “comfort foods.” The drink menu will be expanded as well, with Scratch offering cocktails and martinis.

In practical ter ms, the new space would triple Scratch Kitchen’s capacity The current space holds up to 40 people — Slainte’s first floor can sit 120. The upstairs party room will allow them to host music acts and private events. O’Brien said it will have a full bar and will be able to hold 150 people. He also said they plan to build a gazebo in the back — which will also allow them to host barbeque nights

When asked whether he thinks the changes will go over well with the re gulars, O’Brien said when Scratch Kitchen opened the customers tended to be around colle ge age. As they grew older, their tastes have changed

“I think the clientele is getting older, and they have families, and they want to drink out of a mar tini glass,” O’Brien said. “I don’t think anyone is going to complain.”

CRIME Man kicked out of Doc Ryan’s last year comes back for revenge

A 22-year-old Lyons man who was kicked out of Doc Ryan’s bar last summer after he became belligerent and tried to hit a bouncer came back nine months later to try to finish what he star ted

The Lyons man originally got in trouble at Doc Ryan’s on June 17, 2022, at around 11:56 p.m. The staf f cut him of f after they felt he was too drunk. The man got upset and tried to keep the staf f from getting out from behind the bar. The bouncer pushed the alle ged assailant toward his friends and advised them to take him and leave. The man then tried to hit the bouncer, but the bouncer ducked, and the man ended up hitting another man standing nearby. At the time, Doc Ryan’s staf f didn’t want to press charges – they simply wanted to make sure the man didn’t retur n.

The man retur ned to Doc Ryan’s on March 25 at around 11:23 p.m. As the victim was checking IDs at the front door, the alle ged assailant came up to him and punched him several times The bouncer fought back. After the police ar rived, he said he wanted to press charges.

The Lyons man told the police that the attack was in direct response to last year’s incident. He was charged one count of battery and released on bond.

Robber y

A man wearing a full-face mask robbed a 7-Eleven location at 7749 Roosevelt Rd., stealing around $400 to $500 in cash.

The robber alle gedly went into the store on March 25 at around 11:15 p.m. According to security footage and witness testimonies, he went into the back of the store to get sunglasses, came up to the counter, put the sunglasses down, then pulled out a handgun and demanded that the cashier empty the contents of the cash re gister into his bag. After the cashier complied, the robber ran out. The cashier said that he couldn’t see where the robber ran to because a group of customers happened to come in at around the same time.

A witness described seeing the robber park his car in the parking lot east of the 7-Eleven, go into the store, run back out

and head east on Roosevelt Road.

Reckless driving

A group of six drivers were doing doughnuts and causing “bur nouts” at the Forest Park Plaza parking lot, 7600 Roosevelt Rd.

The police were tipped of f about the incident in the late evening of March 24. The “bur nouts” happen when the cars rev up their engines without moving, which causes friction that creates smoke. As the police ar rived at around 10:11 p.m., the drivers fled the area, driving east on Roosevelt Road and south on Desplaines Avenue.

Six cars were involved -- a 2006 Ford Sedan of unknown color, a white 2021 Ford car ryall, a red 2022 Hyundai sedan, a silver 2025 Chrysler 300, a red 2022 Nissan sedan and a blue 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The police were able to get the license plates, and all drivers were cited for reckless driving.

Sewer cover thefts

Four sewer covers were stolen through-

out Forest Park on March 19, not far from where four other sewer covers were stolen a day before.

Three sewer covers were stolen in the alley of the 1000 block of Elgin Avenue – two of them behind the same building. Another sewer cover was stolen a few blocks west, at 1000 block of Ferdinand Avenue While there was a security camera near one of the sewer covers at Elgin Avenue, the police weren’ t able to obtain the footage at the time of the re port

The police have no leads, and no definite evidence whether the thefts were connected, or if there’s any link to the March 18 thefts – but it has not been ruled out, either

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police De partment, March 19-26, and re present a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these re ports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

Compiled by Igor Studenkov

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Maundy Thursday Holy Communion April 6, 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Liturgy April 7, 7:00 p.m.

The Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Vigil Holy Communion April 8, 7:00 p.m.

The Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter Day Holy Communion April 9, 9:30 a.m.

Children, all ages, welcome to Easter Sunday!

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland) Oak Park, Illinois

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 ⬧ www.firstumcoakpark.org

Sunday, April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday 10 am Worship Service.

Friday, April 7, 2023 – Good Friday

7 pm Worship Service featuring “A Service of Darkness: Seven Choral Meditations on the Last Wordsof Christ, Adapted from the Ancient Tenebrae for Mixed Voices” by Dale Wood. This will be a musical remembrance, accompanied by our historic Skinner organ, of the seven last words Jesus uttered from the cross. This event is open to the public with a freewill offering.

Sunday, April 9, 2023 – Easter Sunday

7 am Sunrise Service in the Memorial Garden outside, weather permitting. In the event of rain, service will be held in the Chapel (ring doorbell at Tower for entry).

10 am Worship Service. Easter Celebration of Resurrection with special activities for childrenfollowing worship.

St.LukeandSt.BernardineParish

HolyWeekMassSchedule

Holy Thursday, April 6

8:30 am, St. Luke, Morning Prayer

7 pm, St. Luke, Mass of the Lord's Supper

Eucharistic Adoration until closing prayers at 10 pm

Good Friday, April 7

8:30 am, St. Luke, Morning Prayer

3 pm, St. Luke, Way of the Cross

7 pm, St. Luke, Liturgy of the Lord's Passion

Holy Saturday, April 8

8:30 am, St. Luke, Morning Prayer

12 pm, St. Luke, Blessing of Easter baskets and food

8 pm, St. Bernardine, Vigil Mass in the Holy Night of Easter

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Easter Sunday, April 9

8 am, St. Bernardine, Mass

9:30 and 11 am, St. Luke, Mass

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Holy Week at Grace Lutheran Church

Holy Week at Grace Lutheran Church

Passion/Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 2

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 6

8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday

Friday, April 7

Journey to the Cross: 9:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Cross: 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil

Saturday, April 8 7:00 p.m.

Easter Day

Sunday, April 9

Festival Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

John 11:25-26

HOSANNA! Come journey through Holy Week with the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park and Chicago

ASCENSION AND ST. EDMUND PARISH

St. Edmund Church • 188 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park Ascension Church • 808 S. East Avenue, Oak Park Palm Sunday, April 1/2

Saturday, 5:00 pm at Ascension Church and 5:30 pm at St. Edmund Church

Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 am at Ascension Church and at 11:00 am at St. Edmund Church

5:00 pm Mass at St. Edmund Church co -sponsored by the Oak Park Parishes

Palms blessed and distributed at all Masses

TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday, April 6

Mass of the Lord's Supper – 7:30 pm at Ascension Church

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 pm to midnight, with Night Prayer at 11:45 pm

Good Friday, April 7

Family Stations of the Cross ** – 12:00 pm at St. Edmund Church

** Please note that the noon service on Good Friday will be geared towards families with children K-12. It is not intended for infants and toddlers.

Taizé Prayer around the Cross – 3:00 pm at Ascension Church

The Passion of the Lord – 7:30 pm at Ascension Church

Holy Saturday, April 8

Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter – 8:00 pm at St. Edmund Church

Easter Sunday, April 9: The Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 and 10:30 am at Ascension Church

9:00 and 11:00 am at St. Edmund Church

(NO 5:00 pm Mass at St. Edmund Church)

*Please see the website, ascensionoakpark.com, for further information..

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA-ST. LUCY AND ST. GILES PARISH

St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church • 38 N. Austin Boulevard, Oak Park St. Giles Church • 1045 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park Palm Sunday, April 1/2

Saturday, 4:30 pm at St. Giles Church and 5:00 pm at St. Catherine of Siena -St. Lucy Church

Sunday, 8:00 and 10:30 am at St. Giles Church and at 9:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena -St. Lucy Church

10:00 am Family Mass Community in the St. Giles School Gym

Palms blessed and distributed at all Masses

TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday, April 6 Mass of the Lord's Supper – 7:00 pm at St. Giles Church Adoration until Midnight, with Night Prayer at 11:45 pm

Good Friday, April 7

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00 pm at St. Giles Church

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 7:00 pm at St. Catherine of Siena -St. Lucy Church

Living Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm at St. Giles Church

Family Mass Community Good Friday Prayer Service with Silent Passion – 7:30 pm in the St. Giles School Gym

Holy Saturday, April 8

Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter – 7:00 pm at St. Giles Church

Easter Sunday , April 9: The Resurrection of the Lord

Sunrise - 6:00 am in the St. Giles Church Courtyard (Weather Permitting)

8:00 and 10:30 am at St. Giles Church

9:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena -St. Lucy Church with the combined Celebration and St. Giles Choirs

10:00 am Family Mass Community in the St. Giles School Gym

Please see the website, stgilesparish.org, for further information.

“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”

JAYDA JAMES Candidate for D209 board

from page 11

“I am willing to put that work in as well with whoever the board members are in coming up with an evaluating tool or measures to evaluate our superintendent and make that public knowledge,” James said, adding this would help have a standard measure to use when renewals are discussed.

James wants to create an avenue for parents to voice their concerns and allow teachers to express themselves.

“It is about creating this open line of communication and I’m going to go out on a limb and say we are all on the same page when it comes to wanting our students to be successful,” James said. “We have to be willing, as the adults in their lives, to assist them and guide them towards that.”

Joining James in the D209 To gether slate is incumbent Theresa L. Kelly, who has served on the board for 23 years, and newcomer Maribel Aguir re Kelly, a product ofthe district and graduate ofProviso East, worked to create the district’s cosmetolo gy program and played a key role in the establishment ofthe phar-

macy tech and nursing program as well.

Kelly, who has previously served as president and vice-president ofthe board, is the recipient of various awards including “Those Who Excel,” awarded by the National School Boards Association and was also named the 2022 “Distinguished Board Leader,” by the Illinois Association of School Boards.

According to Kelly’s candidate profile in the Forest ParkReview, in the last two years the board has been able to add many accomplishments to their list including the removal ofProviso East from the list oflowest performing high schools in Illinois, the establishment ofan eight-period day schedule across all three schools, and a state ofthe art football stadium, named the “Theresa L. Kelly Stadium,” and outdoor track field at Proviso East.

Aguir re is the third candidate on the D209 To gether slate. Aguir re and Kelly were not able to be reached for an interview.

“We are all about our students, we are all about being communicative with the stakeholders and wanting everybody to be a part ofthe pride and success I know we are going to have,” James said.

Early voting is now open for the April 4 Consolidated Election and will continue through April 3.

Henderson speaks, sort of S

ince the unchecked and unaccountable superintendent of the Proviso Township District 209 high schools will no longer talk to the Forest Park Review or allow his well-paid communications staff to talk to the local paper, we were sur prised, amused, and confir med when Supt. James Henderson used his district-wide email last week to sort of answer the questionnaire we sent to school board candidates in advance of the April 4 election.

Why the superintendent felt it necessary or appropriate to answer questions we directed to his current and potential bosses is beyond us. His answers were the usual drivel.

He did question why multiple candidate questions were about him, though we assume the narcissist in him loved being the focus of attention. The answer is that a critical question in the coming election is whether those elected will finally hold Henderson to account. Or better yet, pay him of f and bounce him.

Things we like

Forest Park unveiled its new Community Fridge last Saturday. It was a moment of pride and a declaration of purpose

Tucked into a nook on the north side of the Community Center on Jackson Boulevard, the fridge includes both a self-serve food pantry and a refrigerated section for perishable items

This was genuinely a collaborative effort by the village gover nment, by a welcoming community center, by a raft of volunteers, including the father-son team who built the enclosure from donated materials

The declaration was an acknowledgment that Forest Park is a welcoming home, both to some residents who don’t have enough food to put on their table and to people who are unhoused but still valued as neighbors

A good day for Forest Park

Meanwhile on Madison Street, the evolution from a historic but troubled bar culture continues with news that Scratch Kitchen is moving from its much-loved hole-in-the-wall home of nearly 10 years to a spacious and ambitious location previously occupied by Slainte, an Irish pub.

The shift flips the location at 7505 Madison St. from an alcohol-focused business to a valued restaurant that serves alcohol. This is the direction in which Forest Park has been intentionally moving in recent years as the number of straight-up bars has diminished, and liquor licenses for taver ns have been reduced.

The deter mined ef fort to shutter the problematic Forest Park Tap Room was notable. And the recent news that Doc Ryan’s will be closing this week after a decades-long run is another step toward a quieter Madison Street, focused on welcoming diners not drinkers. Whether Doc Ryan’s will become a cannabis dispensary is still uncertain. That it will no longer be a bar is clear.

Good for Patrick O’Brien for investing in this expansion of his Scratch brand. That the new space includes a second floor suitable for private events and parties is a genuine plus.

OPINION

Election re ections

Following are some observations about the campaign preceding the election on April 4:

Voter engagement

It seems to me that Forest Park residents are more engaged than usual in the run-up to next week’s election. Over 200 people attended the candidate forum held at Grant White School on Feb. 28, and I counted a total of 125 candidate yard signs on Circle Avenue between the Green Line station and 16th St.

That’s good news. One caveat is that the average age of those attending the candidate forum, as far as I could see, was 70 or more and attendees were all white except for two people of color in the audience and two people of color among the candidates

Those numbers do not represent the demographics of Forest Park. Residents over 65 comprise just 17% of the population of around 14,000 and Black folks make up 28%.

A few plausible reasons for the aberrant percentages. One might be that Blacks in Forest Park tend to be younger than the average, are working and have lots to do when they get home from work, and are therefore not available on a Tuesday evening when the forum was held.

I don’t have proof of this but I suspect a big percentage of the Black cohort are renters (half of the 696 households in town are renters). What that might mean is that they’re not as invested in the village as are longter m homeowners. But that’s only one explanation.

Candidates for village offices

Dan Haley, publisher of the Forest Park Review, which co-sponsored the forum, noted in his opening remarks that the election was competitive. From what I heard at the forum, all of the candidates had laudable motivations for running, cared about the village, and had something positive to contribute if elected

The closest thing I could find to an opinion poll regarding who might win is the number of yard signs blooming around town for each candidate. To get a

the mayor’s race, John Doss is a good man and has a good track record as a board member at The Park and as director of Public Works. That said, I’m going to vote for Hoskins thinking, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I never have figured out why Doss threw his hat in the ring.

Candidates for D209 high school board

Regarding the race for three seats on the Proviso District 209 school board, voters will be presented with lots of choices: incumbents Theresa Kelly and Claudia Medina, joined by first-time candidates Jenny Barbahen, Sandra Hixson, David Ocampo, Maribel Aguirre, Jayda James and Jon Kubricht.

If the number of yard signs in town are an indicator of interest in and/or knowledge of who is running, what is revealed is that almost no one knows much about what goes on in D209 and, worse, very few care, even though Provsio East and the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy are Forest Park’s public high schools.

I counted only six yard signs promoting D209 school board candidates and all of them were for Medina and Kubricht.

As far as I can tell, the big issue, the issue creating polarization on the D209 board, is the superintendent, James Henderson.

Medina doesn’t mince words re garding her opinion of Henderson. She accuses him and the five member majority who support him as running a “dictatorial regime.”

Jon Kubricht, who is running with Medina on what they call the Proviso Excels slate, is also a vocal critic of the current superintendent and his supporters on the board. According to an article in the Review (3/22/23), Kubricht contends that Henderson and his allies have “created a situation of chaos with cuts in staff, programs, and the mismanagement of finances and spending.

sample, I drove the entire length of Circle Avenue from the Green Line to 16th Street and counted every sign. Here are the totals:

At the forum, Hoskins, Nero, Maxham and Voogd had an advantage, in my opinion, because they could list all of the things that they have actually accomplished as commissioners. For me, the only choice I have to make is between Russ, Landgrebe and Melin-Rogovin. Regarding

Also on the ballot will be a trio of candidates who seem to want to take the baton from the Forest Parkbased Proviso Together group and move forward with what they were trying to do. Sandra Hixson, Jenny Barbahen and David Ocampo, who refer to themselves as the Proviso 209 United slate, said in a letter to the editor that they are running as a slate because Henderson and his supporters “have dismantled much of the recent progress made.”

At this point in the race, I still don’t know whom I will vote for. What I have decided is that Henderson is the prime impediment to moving forward with the progress made in our high schools before he took over at the helm.

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A safe & smart choice.

Choosing a community you can trust has never been more important.

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Former Proviso Together leadership throw support behind HBO slate

As many know, Proviso Together, the organization that elected the current Proviso High School board, folded last year in part due to irreconcilable differences between board members, highly controversial and unethical decisions by the school board and lack of respect towards volunteers and the community

residents. They understand that the district doesn’t just need a change in direction, but a change in attitude. They are the only candidates endorsed by Proviso teachers and community leaders across the district.

Our community has an impeccable record of safety during the COVID-19 crisis and we will stop at nothing to make sure it continues.

Our community has an impeccable record of safety during the COVID-19 crisis and we will stop at nothing to make sure it continues.

continues.

We would be honored for your family to be part of ours.

We would be honored for your family to be part of ours.

We would be honored for your family to be part of ours.

We — some of the for mer volunteers of Proviso Together, including founders Connie Brown and Ken Snyder -- are writing today because we don’t want you, the voters, to be fooled by candidates trying to imitate the colors and font of Proviso Together or brag about being the founding members of the organization. Proviso Together doesn’t exist and the incumbents asking for your vote now are the very people who helped destroy it.

We do not recommend any of the candidates running for re-election this year. We do, however, believe in the strength of our community and are not surprised that our towns have risen up and are demanding change. We want to share why we and so many of the for mer volunteers are so excited about the new team of Sandra Hixson, Jenny Barbahen and David Ocampo (HBO) running for the Proviso High Schools District 209 board.

Sandra, Jenny and David have put their time into our communities over the years and have proven that they will put our students, schools and communities first. They show through their actions that they seek facts, will listen to students, teachers and

Contrast that with the actions of the current board who now ask for your vote to be re-elected: racial polarization, dividing our district and pitting towns against each other, disrespecting and insulting each other and community members who merely disagree with them. Not to mention actions that deeply harm our district: proposing a charter school, provoking a teachers’ strike, giving a lavish contract to the superintendent without accountability, sending their children to schools outside our district, and making financial decisions without fiscal transparency.

We cannot spare any more time waiting for the incumbents to do better. Instead, we thank the current school board members for their service but vote for change to get District 209 back on track. The Proviso 209 United slate of Sandra Hixson, Jenny Barbahen and David Ocampo is a new legitimately grassroots team of parents backed by teachers, which builds on the movement that began in 2015.

We hope you will join us in supporting Hixson, Barbahen, and Ocampo on April 4.

Connie Brown, Ken Snyder, Nick Ardinger, April Baker, Geoff Binns Calvey, Maria Maxham, Michelle Woehrle, Kevin Leonard

Time to suppor t Proviso 209 United is now

Like many of my neighbors over the last few years, I have observed with dismay the dysfunction that has become the calling card of almost all of the Proviso Township High School D209 school board and their appointed superintendent. I am alarmed at the lack of transparency and competence, the lack of respect, the lack of emotional intelligence that, whether they like it or not, is what many on this current D209 board will be remembered for.

I’ve invested time attending school board meetings, researching the candidates, contributing to non-partisan ef for ts such as The Activist Toolkit in generating a candidate questionnaire, and partnering with respected community organizations in order to org anize a Candidate Forum. I wanted my choices to be based on evidence and facts, on the record of performance and behavior.

For me, the choice is clear: the candidate slate of Sandra Joseph-Hixson, Jennifer Barbahen, and David Ocampo (Proviso 209 United, HBO) re present the next gen-

eration of parent advocate candidates that our district deserves, and I will be proud to vote for them on April 4.

HBO is a dedicated and resourceful team of parents and educators who, above all else, have placed the welfare of our young scholars at the center of what they do. They have invested countless hours listening, responding, and eng aging with the community. They provide information concisely, transparently, and honestly, in ways that are easy to understand and without the need to gaslight. They have provided insight as to what their objectives are, and how they will achieve their goals.

And because of these ef forts, partnered with school board member Amanda Grant, I know they can rebuild the essential relationships of trust with the educators of our D209 schools, as evidenced by the fact that they alone are the only ones endorsed by the Proviso Teachers Union and West Suburban Teachers Union Local 571. Their majority vote will help the district turn back many of decisions made in recent

years and hold the tide against future errors. They will not invite charter schools into our district, and instead, will invest in our students and facilities with judgment and clarity.

My first vote as an American citizen was in 2015 — and I was proud then to vote for a slate of candidates powered by an allvolunteer grassroots coalition of community members. I respectfully thank them for their service, and the change they once were part of.

The people have the power — and I know I will continue to endorse and volunteer and vote for the only clear choice for our community, and the next wave of grassroots change. I remain inspired by Sandra, Jenny, and David, and hope you join me in punching 123, 124 and 125 on your ballot. Above all — please vote. Every election is essential, and yes, our lives, and the lives of our kids, do depend on it.

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COLLECTIVE IMPACT MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Collective Impact Manager in the Village Manager’s Office. Under the general direction of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, the Collective Impact Manager will be responsible for building and assessing racial equity impact needs and developing a strategic plan to support those needs. This includes driving the initiatives focused on the Racial Equity Action Plan through community assessments, community engagement, data functions, and overall internal and external functions. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at https://secure.entertimeonline. com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=537117711 or visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

SEASONAL FARMER’S MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmer’s Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmer’s 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.

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HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Resource Coordinator in the Human Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have a high level of customer service skills, Will provide routine to complex office, clerical, and administrative tasks. 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. This position is open until filled, first review of applications will be on April 14, 2023.

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Supervisor in the Police Department. This position will manage, supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Police Records Division Support Services Bureau, within the Police Department including records maintenance and management services; and coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. First review of applications will be April 21, 2023.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

“An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010313 on March 14, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of AADEL ISTAMBULE with the business located at: 1500 ROBIN CIRCLE #212, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: AADEL

ABDALMONEAM ISTAMBULE 1500 ROBIN CIRCLE #212, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169

Published in Wednesday Journal March 22, 29, April 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010328 on March 16, 2023 Under the Assumed Business Name of MADAM STYLES with the business located at 2545 W. CATALPA AVE. APT 4C, CHICAGO, IL 60625. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TOTIANNA POLK 2545 W. CATALPA AVE. APT 4C, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Published in Wednesday Journal March 22, 29, April 5, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET

The Village of River Forest will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the 1st floor Community Room of the Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois concerning the Village of River Forest proposed budget for the fiscal period starting May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours or on the Village’s website at www.vrf.us. For more information, please contact Finance Director Rosemary McAdams at 708366-8500.

Published in Wednesday Journal March 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010346 on March 21, 2023

Under the Assumed Business Name of FLOOFS RANDOM WORKSHOP with the business located at: 339 S TAYLOR AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is:

CARSON HARRIS 339 S TAYLOR

AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302

Published in Wednesday Journal March 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

SECTION 000020

– LEGAL NOTICE

Park District of Forest Park

7501 Harrison Street Forest Park, IL 60130

Reiger Park

The Park District of Forest Park does hereby invite sealed bids for Reiger Park. Work will include removals, earthwork operations, concrete curbs, walks and paving, site furnishings, sand play surfacing, artificial turf play surfacing, playground equipment, water play equipment, fencing, planting and seeding, utilities, pre-fabricated restroom installation, and subdrainage.

Project manuals, including bid form and specifications, and construction documents are available after 10:00

A.M. on March 22, 2023 from Accurate Reprographics 2368 Corporate Lane, Suite 100, Naperville,Illinois 60563, 630.428.4433 www.hitchcockplanroom.com. Bidding documents are available to download and print at the non-refundable cost of reproduction.

Bids will be accepted at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison Street Forest Park, IL 60130, during regular office hours. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the Contractor’s name and address, and “Bid for Reiger Park,” on the face of the envelope. Bids must be received no later than April 12, 2023

10:00 AM. Bids will be opened on April 12, 2023, 10:00 AM at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130. All bidders will be required to submit Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check in the amount of 10% of the Base Bid, payable to the Park District of Forest Park.

The successful bidder, as determined by the Park District of Forest Park, shall be required to pay, and to agree to pay no less than the Prevailing Rate of Wages, pursuant to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) for the locality of the Park District of Forest Park (Cook County), to each laborer worker, or mechanic needed or used to complete the work as detailed in the contract to be let. The successful contractor, and all subcontractors shall be required to submit, to the Park District of Forest Park, certified payrolls no later than the tenth day of each calendar month for the immediately preceding month.

The Park District of Forest Park reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, parts of any and all proposals, or to waive technical errors or omissions in submitted proposals. No submitted bid may be withdrawn until a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening date, without written consent of the Park District of Forest Park. The Park District of Forest Park encourages minority business firms to submit bids on this project and the successful contract bidder to utilize minority businesses as sub-contractors for supplies, equipment, services, and construction.

Questions should be directed to Bridget Deatrick or Eric Hornig, Hitchcock Design Group (630) 9611787, bdeatrick@hitchcockdesigngroup.com, or ehornig@hitchccockdesigngroup.com

[This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, “Open Space Land Acquisition & Development” (OSLAD) grant program.]

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Published in Forest Park Review March 29, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park –Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302– will receive sealed proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023 for

Project: 23-14, Bridge Fence Repairs. In general, the improvements consist of: the removal and replacement of the damaged fence assembly at the Southwest corner of the Oak Park Avenue Bridge, the installation of bent steel plates to the existing fence posts on the Northeast and Northwest corners of the Oak Park Avenue Bridge between post gaps at the expansion joint, the installation of woven wire fence repairs on the Oak Park Avenue Bridge, and the reattachment of fence posts on the Home Avenue Bridge. Work will include a detour of the Home Avenue Bridge pedestrian traffic as part of traffic control and protection.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications to only those contractors deemed qualified. No plans will be issued to prospective bidders after 4:00 P.M. on the working day preceding the opening of bids.

The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

Bill McKenna Village Engineer

Published in Wednesday Journal March 29, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF

Date of Publication:

March 29, 2023

The Village of Oak Park 123 Madison St. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 358-5416

On or after April 7, 2023 the Village of Oak Park will submit a request to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title 1 of the of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93383), to undertake the following project:

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: PY 2022 ADA Sidewalks

Purpose: There are many locations throughout the Village where public sidewalks have been identified which, due to their condition or settlement, no longer comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and present a barrier to persons with disabilities.

Location: The project will take place in Oak Park between South Blvd. to the north and Roosevelt Ave. to the south, and Harlem Ave. on the west and Austin Ave on the east.

Project/Program Description: The project involves replacing and angle cutting public sidewalk squares and curbs adjacent to and between crosswalk ramps where elevation differences, cross slopes, or other physical conditions exist that make these areas non-compliant with ADA requirements. Replacing means removal of damaged squares and laying of new concrete, angle cutting means filing and leveling of squares with elevation differences.

Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.

Environmental Justice.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/ Permits (if any): For Contamination and Toxic Substances the Responsible Entity (RE) will assess the 12 zones that make up the whole of the project area for Contamination and Toxic Substances and provide an assessment for each. In doing so, the RE will use data from the following resources to ensure to noted hazardous materials, contamination, toxic chemicals and gases, and radioactive substances, where a hazard could affect the health and safety of occupants or conflict with the intended utilization of the sites: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory and Toxic Substances Control Act Facilities, Illinois EPA Agency Facility Inventory and Information Search System and Landfills, Illinois State Fire Marshall Underground Storage Tanks and National EPA Assist; For Wetlands Protection the RE will assess the zones that make up the whole of the project area to make sure the none of the zones are on or adjacent to land that is designated as Wetlands and provide an assessment for each. All zones will be mapped using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Wetlands Mapper and proper zone boundaries will be identified.

Estimated Project Cost: $275,000

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Village of Oak Park certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Tammie Grossman, Certifying Officer, in their capacity as Director of Development Customer Services, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Village of Oak Park Public Works Department to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023 for the following:

Village of Oak Park Central Pumping Station Masonry Repairs Project Number: 23-116

Bid documents may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oakpark.us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700 during the above hours.

Published in Wednesday Journal March 29, 2023

Level of Environmental Review Citation: Special projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility of and accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons: 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2)

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Contamination and Toxic Substances; Wetlands Protection;

The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. or at https://www.hudexchange.info/ programs/environmental-review/ environmental-review-records/.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Village of Oak Park office of Development Customer Service. All comments received by April 7, 2023 will be considered by the Village of Oak Park prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

Published in Wednesday Journal, March 29, 2023

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Village of Oak Park’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Village of Oak Park; (b) the Village of Oak Park has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD administration office at 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services, Certifying Officer

Date of Publication:

March 29, 2023

Village of Oak Park 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6400

Notice is hereby given of a proposed Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Program Year (PY) 2020 Action Plan for additional funding allocations using $87,451 in returned CDBG PY2020 funds to the following: 1) $78,166 for resurfacing, street lighting, and landscaping on Census Tract 8123.01 Block 2 and 2) $9,285 for alley improvements on Census Tract 8123 Block 1 and 8215. The additional funds being reallocated is due to the bids selected to complete these projects were over budget.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKFIELD NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

The proposed substantial amendment is on file at the Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 and is available for public examination and copying weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST from March 30, 2023 to May 2, 2023.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any comments concerning the proposed substantial amendment may be submitted in writing to the Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, via: email to Vanessa Matheny, Grants Supervisor, at vmatheny@oak-park.us, or at the Public Hearing to be held from 3:30PM-4:30PM on May 2, 2023. Please send a request to the above referenced email address to attend the virtual hearing. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons, as needed.

Published in Wednesday Journal, March 29, 2023

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to call of its directors, a special meeting of stockholders of First National Bank of Brookfield (the “Bank”) will be held at the Bank’s main office located at 9136 Washington Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, on April 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to consider and vote whether an agreement and plan of reorganization, whereby a holding company, to be named Brookfield Bancshares, Inc., located in Brookfield, Illinois (the “Company”) would be created, making the Bank its wholly-owned subsidiary under the provisions of the laws of the United States, shall be ratified and confirmed, and to vote upon any other matters as may properly come before the meeting. A copy of the agreement and plan of reorganization, approved by a majority of the directors of the Bank and the proposed holding company, is on file at the institution and may be inspected during business hours.

First National Bank of Brookfield

Phillip Richard President and Chief Executive Officer

Published in RB Landmark March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2023

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, MANA SERIES 2007-OAR4

Plaintiff, -v.ELLEN C. SCHNACK, RANDALL C. SCHNACK

Defendants

19 CH 14891 626 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 626 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302

Property Index No. 16-05-319-0080000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $417,344.71.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JOHN PRABHAKAR PULUKURI; 929 OAK PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; BANK OF AMERICA, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 5256

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, April 17, 2023 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. 16-18-307-034-1008.

Commonly known as 929 South Oak Park Avenue, Unit 2SW, Oak Park, IL 60304.

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)

Date of Publication:

March 29, 2023

Village of Oak Park 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6400

Notice is hereby given of a proposed Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Program (CDBG) Program

Year (PY) 2022 Action Plan and move unexpended funds from PY 2018-PY 2021 to PY 2022. The proposed amendments will include the following reallocation of funds: 1) PY 2018 $3,373.50; PY 2019 $128,503,89; PY2020 $350,586.90; and PY 2021

$89,666.50 for a total of $572,130.79 added to the original PY2022 HUD allocation of $1,553,643.00. To prevent funds from expiring and being returned to HUD the Village of Oak Park will amend the PY2022 to reallocate unused funds. 2)

The PY22 budget originally allocated $225,000 to purchase the construction and purchase of a community restroom. This proposed project will be paused until PY23. The proposed amendment will allocate the $225,000 towards two activities

a) $200,000 for an ambulance for the Oak Park Fire Department

Published

and b) $25,000 towards the alley improvements to be completed in PY22 on Census Tract 8123 Block 1 and 8125. The additional funds being reallocated is due to the bids selected to complete these projects were over budget.

The proposed substantial amendment is on file at the Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 and is available for public examination and copying weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST from March 30, 2023 5.p.m. to May 2, 2023.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any comments concerning the proposed substantial amendment may be submitted in writing to the Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, via: email to Vanessa Matheny, Grants Supervisor, at vmatheny@oak-park.us, or at the Public Hearing to be held from 3:30PM-4:30PM on May 2, 2023. Please send a request to the above referenced email address to attend the hearing. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons, as needed.

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

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

is newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

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

GROWING COMMUNITY MEDIA

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-092500.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

Attorney File No. 19-092500

Attorney Code. 42168

Case Number: 19 CH 14891

TJSC#: 43-1045

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.

Case # 19 CH 14891 I3216043

(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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W22-0188 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3215203

11 Month Certificate of Deposit

11 Month Certificate of Deposit

5.36% APY

5.36% APY*

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of March 21, 2023 and is subject to change. A minimum of $1,000 is required to open the account and to obtain the stated APY. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer is for new money only.

*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of March 21, 2023 and is subject to change. A minimum of $1,000 is required to open the account and to obtain the stated APY. Fees may reduce earnings on the account. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer is for new money only.