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How they did it Proviso Together lived up to their name in bringing change to the D209 school board at last

By THOMAS VOGEL

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years-long effort by a coalition of Proviso community members, business people and parents, determined to transform the township’s underperforming high-school district, culminated April 4 in an election-night sweep of the four open seats on the District 209 Board of Education.

The April 2017 win for the coalition, Proviso Together, followed an earlier election victory for the group in 2015 that saw three of its candidates — then-newcomers Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner of Forest Park and incumbent Theresa Kelly of Maywood — secure spots on the board. Those three then supported Proviso Together’s 4-member slate in this year’s election. Now the group has a solid board majority for at least the next four years.

Proviso Together’s success in the last two election cycles, which resulted in six new members on District 209’s seven-member board, required coordination among dozens of volunteers in Proviso’s 10 feeder towns and included networks of concerned community members who had been working — with varying levels of success — to transform D209 for many years.

Forest Park gets involved As reported by the Review in 2014, a group of Forest Parkers were chatting online in a Facebook group called “Forest Parkers For Better Schools.”

Eventually that fall, some members of the group agreed to meet in person at Brown Cow Ice Cream See PROVISO TOGETHER on page 8

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EGGING THEM ON: Children rush to fill their basketes during the Easter Egg Hunt at The Park last Saturday morning. For more photos, see page 5.

A new day for School District 209 Proviso Together sweeps four seats, guarantees board majority

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

The Proviso Together slate completed a historic election night sweep, April 4, as

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its four candidates all secured a spot on Proviso District 209’s high school board, guaranteeing a clear majority for the reform-minded group.

Amanda J. Grant of Westchester was

the top vote-getter with 7,401 (15.05%).

Samuel Valtierrez of Melrose Park was second, with 6,878 (13.99%). Arbdella See D209 SWEEPS on page 10

Jim Murray What did Mt. Moriah analyzes the handwriting do with of His Trumpness their organ?

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t’s an ongoing tragedy in college student, Jilek succeeded.

Forest Park that we conHer husband, Phil, the church’s tinue to lose our historical longtime custodian, attached treasures. That may seem the plaque honoring the church unimportant compared as a landmark, dated May 11, to other issues we face. But, 2009. as a member of the Historical So you can imagine Judy and Society, I believe preserving our Phil’s dismay when they drove rich history is crucial to our down the alley behind what is community. now Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Our latest casualty is the orand saw the dismantled organ gan that graced the sanctuary of sitting in the bed of a Ford St. Peter’s for over a century. pickup truck. Jilek told the This is no ordinary organ. It driver that the organ could not was built by the A.B. Felgebe removed from the church. maker Co., of Erie, PennThis happened about three sylvania, a company that weeks ago and the organ specialized in portable pipe hasn’t been seen since. organs for front parlors and Jilek had previously small churches. The company spoken to Pastor Maurice custom-designed one for the Streeter about the imporcozy sanctuary at 500 Hannah. tance of preserving the No less than steel magnate organ. She provided him Andrew Carnegie donated with the name of the com$500 toward its purchase for pany they used to maintain the members of St. Peter’s it. Streeter told her they Evangelical Lutheran weren’t going to use the orChurch. gan. His church had brought The church was founded in their Hammond B3 organ 1899 by seven families, who from their previous location, DIANE GRAH had moved from Chicago to at 1450 S. Kolin, to accomFormer Forest Park Historical Society Forest Park. The organ’s sound pany their gospel choir. executive director was reportedly “warm and Mt. Moriah was welcomed rich” and served the congregato Forest Park in June 2013 tion well. The instrument was at a ceremony led by Mayor updated in 1976 and underwent annual tuning Calderone. They had purchased the church and maintenance. It is one of only two Felgefor their Chicago-based congregation and maker organs surviving in Illinois.

Pastor Streeter personally owns the building.

That is, if it still survives.

According to Diane Grah, former execuSt. Peter’s member, Judy Jilek, speartive director of the Forest Park Historical headed the effort to have the organ and Society, “When St. Peter’s was sold to Mt. the church’s façade placed on the National Moriah in 2013, a rider stipulated that the Historic Register. With an assist from a organ and other original furnishings stay

JOHN RICE

“When St. Peter’s was sold to Mt. Moriah in 2013, a rider stipulated that the organ and other original furnishings stay in the church.”

in the church.”

I went to Mt. Moriah when I heard the organ was missing. A member named Deirdre told me they did not use the organ and that it had stopped working. She said the organ was removed from the sanctuary to create more space. She denied knowing its whereabouts but referred me to Pastor Streeter.

When I called him, he deflected my questions by insisting that the organ was not important, compared to other issues the congregation faced. He talked about the violence in Chicago and his church’s role in counteracting it. He described how their ministry in the community was much more important than the missing organ.

I agree that human lives are more valuable than a musical instrument. But as I emphasized to Pastor Streeter, we only wanted to know where the organ was, so we could preserve it. He never answered my question. Jilek fears that it may be resting in a landfill, along with the piano and pews that were removed from the balcony.

“It’s a piece of our history,” Jilek lamented. “The pastor could have called the village or the Historical Society.” The day she spotted the organ in the alley, she sounded the alarm to members of the Historical Society and village hall. However, she does not see much hope for its recovery.

Pastor Streeter says he places human life above historic treasures. But like a human organ, this historic instrument could have been transplanted to another location and given new life.

■ 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.

Park district needs online votes to get a $20K grant

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Residents of Forest Park can help our park district get a $20,000 grant by logging in once a day until the end of April.

According to Rachell Entler, the Park District of Forest Park’s recreation supervisor, “The grant is being offered by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the Walt Disney Company. The way it works is that residents of Forest Park can log in with an email address NRPA.org/ BeInspired and then nominate Forest Park.

You can vote once per day. The highest vote getter at the end of April will receive the grant. The only thing that will determine which community gets the grant is the number of votes received.”

The only restriction on the money from the NRPA is that it needs to be used to im-

“We would like to apply it toward new equipment for the Family Recreation Center and The Park.”

RACHELL ENTLER

District of Forest Park’s recreation supervisor

prove local parks through projects that connect kids to nature, inspire children and families to live healthier lifestyles, and increase kids’ access to sports.

“We would like to apply it toward new equipment for the Family Recreation Center and The Park,” Entler said. “This grant would allow us to upgrade or add equipment.”

Government grants, she said, have played a crucial role in many of the projects the park district have taken on, including the new recreation center being built.

“Any grant money we get allows us to use taxpayer dollars for other project expenses,” said Entler. “Please vote,” she added, “and help us spread the word about this grant opportunity.”

An announcement sent out by the park district explained, “For Earth Month, The National Recreation and Park Association and the Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney/ABC Televison Group, and ESPN, have collaborated on Meet Me at the Park, a project to help revitalize parks across the country that could include a park in Forest Park. The collaboration is an opportunity to give back to the places that have shaped so many of our lives.”

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D209 chosen for pilot learning program State Board of Ed is testing competence-based learning in 10 schools

By THOMAS VOGEL

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he Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has selected Proviso District 209 to be one of 10 participating schools in a new competency-based learning pilot program.

Proviso East High School will be the first Proviso school to implement the program, beginning at the start of the 2017-18 school year. Competency-based learning, advocates say, offers more flexibility than a traditional curriculum and gives students a more personalized education. A design team of Proviso teachers and administrators is still working out the details. But district officials did confirm there will be several “demonstration classrooms” in the fall, where competency-based learning will be phased in by teachers.

“The purpose here is to provide learners multiple pathways to demonstrate learning,” D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez said April 7. “It empowers them to take ownership of their own learning.”

The competency-based program will, according to an email from district spokesperson Cynthia Moreno, have “opportunities beyond the customary high school classroom so that students may gain access to advanced postsecondary and career-related competencies. Opportunities will include job shadowing, independent studies, internships, advanced placement studies, and post-secondary planning.”

Rodriguez said the district’s goal is for all Proviso East freshman to be using a competency-based model in the 20182019 school year. Eventually, the entire three-school district will incorporate competency-based learning.

“You’re looking at four to seven years before full implementation,” Rodriguez said.

The pilot program announcement came in an April 3 press

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(From left to right) Asst. Supt. Nicole Howard, Proviso East Principal Patrick Hardy, State Supt. Tony Smith and D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez. release from Illinois State Superintendent Tony Smith.

“The way we prepare students for college and career must

evolve if we want to fuel a thriving economy and healthy communities,” Smith said in the press release. “When students leave our schools, they should leave with the keys to open multiple doors, any of which can lead to a successful future.”

The competency-based model, according to the U.S. Department of Education, “allows students to progress as they demonstrate mastery of academic content, regardless of time, place, or pace of learning.”

“Under a traditional system, it’s very easy to pass a class with gaps in proficiency,” said ees who obtain stickers from the police Nicole Howard, a D209 assistant superintendepartment. dent. “If you do all your homework and classAftanas said the stepped-up enforcework, you can still pass the class. With comment began last month and will continue petency-based learning [more is required].” “into the foreseeable future.” He noted a For now, Illinois legislators have not alsimilar effort was conducted last year. located any funding for the program. But No parking enforcement staff members Rodriguez, who would not estimate a total have been added for the effort, he said. program cost, said that shouldn’t be a probInstead, current resources will be reallolem. The district will use professional develcated on Madison. opment funding already approved.

Aftanas said has not received any com“We don’t see it as an unfunded mandate,” plaints from anybody who received a Rodriguez said. “We see it as an opportunity. parking ticket.

We wanted to do it anyway.”

“What we want is compliance,” he added.

Both Howard and Rodriguez stressed the competency-based program, just like the current traditional curriculum, would be developed to comply with Illinois high school Follow our tweets at graduation requirements and would be acTwitter.com/FP_Review cepted by higher education institutions.

D209 plans to have meetings with the community and parents to help explain the program later in the year.

The meter is running on Madison Street Enforcement ramps up to keep spaces available for customers

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The Forest Park police have announced stepped-up enforcement of the three-hour parking limit on Madison Street.

Police Chief Tom Aftanas said the action is in response to complaints to village officials regarding a lack of available parking for those frequenting businesses on Madison.

“It’s a problem,” Aftanas said. “The main violators are the employees” of businesses on Madison, noting, “the vast majority know they’re not supposed to do it.”

He added that he understands it’s “inconvenient” for them to park several blocks away from their places of businesses, “but we want those spaces to be for customers.”

Members of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce were notified of the stepped-up

enforcement effort.

“The Village of Forest Park and the Chamber are sensitive to the fact that, at times, there is somewhat limited parking in the central business district, but if merchants or their employees park in street parking spaces, they are doing their business and the neighboring businesses a great disservice,” the notice said. “There are places for merchants to park, long or short term, so that street parking spaces will be free and available for customer parking.”

Mayor Anthony Calderone confirmed after Monday’s village council meeting that his office had received complaints about a lack of available parking on Madison.

Aftanas and Calderone both pointed out that the village offers free parking on Adams Street from Desplaines to Harlem avenues to businesses and their employ-

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HOBO signs lease in the Forest Park mall Bargain outlet will fill the vacancy left by Kmart

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Home Owners Bargain Outlet, also known as HOBO, has reportedly signed a lease for the former Kmart store in the Forest Park Plaza mall.

“We’ve been told they are coming,” Village Administrator Tim Gillian said, adding that few details of the deal, such as when the store might open, have been made public.

The 98,000-square-foot property at 7630 Roosevelt Road has been vacant since the Kmart store closed in December 2014, leaving over 100 employees out of work.

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Incumbents win in park board race

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

Park District commissioners Cathleen McDermott and Roy Sansone, the two incumbents up for re-election April 4, held off a strong challenge from newcomer Andrew Johnson.

With 1,673 votes cast, McDermott had a total of 1,066. Sansone had 875. Johnson was a close third with 831.

Voters could choose two of the three candidates for 6-year terms on the park district’s five-member policy-making board.

The spring election occurred just weeks before from the planned start of construction on the park district’s multimillion-dollar redevelopment at the old Roos site, Circle Avenue and Harrison Street. The Forest Park Village Council is set to vote on the district’s final plan April 10, with construction slated to begin a few weeks after.

Seeing the Roos redevelopment project through was a top campaign issue for McDermott and Sansone. Johnson, who called the current board “stale,” emphasized the need to improve social media and communication between the district and Forest Park residents.

Evanston, the village’s economic development consultant, told village officials at the Oct. 24 village council meeting that a lease was pending.

Calderone did not offer any revenue projections Monday but Lane told village officials in October that the 106,000 square feet of available space, including the former Kmart store and nearby outlots, could generate over $600,000 in revenue if fully leased, basing that projection on the estimated national average of $300 in sales per square foot.

Roosevelt Road reconstruction The $4.75 million Roosevelt Road reconstruction project, which began last month, will be completed in three stages although the first stage has been divided. Stage 1A of the project, scheduled for March through May, will address the south sidewalk and lane and Stage 1B, scheduled for June and July, will address the north sidewalk and lane. Stage 2 will address the center median in August and September and the final stage will be resurfacing in October.

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

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

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Senior loses $1,800 to repair scam

Burglary A resident of the 300 block of Circle Avenue told police he left his apartment about 2 p.m. on April 9 and returned about 45 minutes later to find that several items were missing from a tool bag on his living room floor.

In addition to missing three pairs of pliers, a metal tape measure and a utility knife, the victim said the remote controls for his TV had been thrown in the trash.

Criminal trespassing ■■Police responded to the 500 block of Thomas Avenue on April 5 about 6:50 a.m. after a resident called to report a prowler in the area.

The resident told police she heard the rear gate open and then her front gate. She went to the back door to find it open, which is not how she left it. The woman than reported hearing her dog barking at the front door.

She ran there and saw an unknown Hispanic male, about 20 years old, with a full beard and wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up and gray pants with an orange reflective stripe trying to open the front door.

As she opened the door to confront him, the man ran toward the backyard. He was last seen running south in the alley.

Tip hotline Anyone with information regarding the cases mentioned in this report, or on another matter, is encouraged to contact the Forest Park police department’s hotline at 708-615-6239.

Information may be left anonymously.

■■Forest Park police charged a 38-year-old Broadview man with criminal trespassing after a resident of the 7400 block of Washington Street reported that the man had entered his backyard and was inspecting furniture stacked on the back porch on April 9 about 4:25 p.m.

Fearing the man was about to steal items off his porch, the resident confronted the subject, who left the area through the alley.

Police also learned from another resident that the same man had been seen looking into vehicles in the parking lot in the 200 block of Desplaines Avenue and was seen changing shirts before climbing over a fence into the 7400 Washington alley.

Police located the subject and reported finding him in possession of a driver’s license and four credit cards belonging to someone else. The owner of the driver’s license and credit cards told police he’d lost them in Chicago on April 8, and he began receiving notifications that charges were being made on the cards.

However, the victim said he’d canceled the credit cards and didn’t want to pursue charges.

Police also recovered a Ventra card belonging to a woman in the man’s possession.

The woman also declined to sign a complaint against the man.

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Police believe the men targeted the woman after seeing her leave a local grocery store and followed her home. Once the victim arrived home, one of the men reportedly approached her and started pointing out all of the cracked concrete sidewalk on her property, telling her he could repair it for $1,800 in cash.

The 82-year-old victim withdrew $1,800 from the bank and returned home. When she got there, a second worker told her he had to leave but would be back to finish the job. The victim handed him the money, but the workers never returned.

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Drug, weapons charges Two men face drug and weapons charges after police stopped the vehicle they were in for driving through a stop sign and nearly striking an unmarked police vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave., on April 9 about 1:50 p.m.

The driver, Zaire M. Parker, 20, of Maywood, reportedly could not produce a driver’s license or proof of insurance and gave police a false name. He and his passenger, Derrell L. Townes, 21, of Forest Park, were ordered out of the vehicle and police reported seeing a bag of cannabis inside the front passenger door.

Police placed both into custody and later reported recovering two grams of cannabis, eight grams of crack cocaine and a loaded 9 mm pistol.

Townes was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis. Parker was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and cannabis, and obstruction.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, April 3-9, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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PROVISO TOGETHER How they pulled it off

think about running a Forest Park candidate in the upcoming April 2015 election, then about six months away.

Hats in the ring

from page 1 Parlor, a local business run by one of the group’s members, Connie Brown. The group is sometimes referred to unofficially as the “Brown Cow 20.”

Brown, like others in the group, had children and said her family was wrestling with the decision to move out of the area in search of better schools, a common issue for many prospective Proviso parents. Soon, the group divvied up tasks and split into three clusters. The plan at the time was not to find candidates for office, Brown said.

One bunch was to concentrate on learning more about the Proviso school board and start attending meetings. The second was to investigate possibilities at the state level and the third was to brainstorm ideas on tutoring or scholarship programs.

Expanding the network Brown and now-board member Ned Wagner were part of the school board contingent and went to a meeting in November 2014. While there, the pair met two D209 alumni, also in attendance, Antoinette Gray and Arbdella “Della” Patterson, and realized there was a shared frustration with the underperforming school district. The group also attended board meetings at Proviso feeder schools and continued to chat with Proviso residents.

“The more people we talked with, the more we realized that the conversation we were having at the Brown Cow that day was the same conversation that people were having in their living rooms or at the library or outside their school in every town,” Brown, Proviso Together’s political committee chairperson, recalled on April 8. “As we started to talk with people, the group just started growing and it just gained momentum.”

Brown said Patterson, who had previously run for the D209 school board, encouraged her and the rest of Proviso Together to

“We thought ‘You know what? Maybe we should do this,’” Brown recalled. “Let’s start by making the biggest impact, and let’s just start by putting education- and childfocused people on the school board.”

In November 2014, Wagner and Medina, who was also at the original Brown Cow meeting, announced their intention to run.

Forest Parker Ken Snyder, a community organizer in Chicago and former political director for a hotel workers’ union, saw a picture of Ned Wagner in this newspaper and recognized the then-candidate as a fellow parent at Betsy Ross Elementary School.

Snyder, who had seen some of his neighbors move out of Forest Park in search of better schools, offered to volunteer with Proviso Together when he saw Wagner at parent drop-off before school one day.

Snyder thought the Proviso Together group had a shot at winning and knew the mayoral election in Forest Park would help drive voter turnout.

“The important thing to understand, especially from Forest Park’s perspective,” Snyder said April 8, “is that the ‘Brown Cow 20’ was really like Forest Park catching up with a lot of other towns that already had people who were active in trying to make District 209 better.”

Forming a slate A few weeks into 2015, the group held a kickoff fundraiser. There, Brown said, they met Theresa Kelly, an incumbent board member and Maywood resident. Wagner, Medina and Kelly decided to run as a slate.

Both Brown and Snyder stressed that the 2015 campaign saw coordination among residents across many Proviso communities, including Maywood, where Proviso East is located.

The aforementioned Antoinette Gray, a Proviso East alum, had returned to the Chicago area around 2010 and began planning a 15-year high school reunion. Proviso East, Gray said, prepared her well for life after

Turnout and % by Town Towns

Ballots Cast

% of votes cast for Proviso Together

Bellwood

2,375

46%

Berkeley

344

64%

Broadview

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Forest Park

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VOLUNTEER POWER: Proviso Together credits their victory to a small army of dedicated volunteers. high school. She had gone on to graduate from Olivet College and now runs an insurance agency in Maywood.

But after returning, Gray realized the status quo had changed at her alma mater. Determined to restore the school, she began working with other alumni on a variety of programs, including a nonprofit athletic association, and eventually met Della Patterson.

“She and I started working together to advocate on behalf of students,” Gray recalled April 9. “Della had been doing this since 1999, she had been attending every board meeting.”

Gray went on to help Wagner, Medina and Kelly with stump speeches and debate prep.

She also canvassed and volunteered on Election Day. There were Proviso Together volunteers in other Proviso communities, too.

Karen Thompson, a longtime Bellwood resident, introduced the Proviso Together slate (then called 209 Together) at a meetand-greet coffee hosted by Gary Woll, a retired Elmwood Park High School teacher and longtime resident of Maywood, in early 2015. The slate’s message of reform immediately resonated with Thompson, who had followed D209 happenings for years.

“I was very impressed with them and liked what they were trying to do,” Thompson re-

called April 9. “Their message needed to get out and I knew there were other people [in Bellwood] who were concerned about what was going on in the high schools.”

Thompson decided to volunteer with the campaign and began telling friends and family in Bellwood about the slate.

Katrina Arnold of Broadview, another Proviso community, met the Proviso Together group through a mutual friend in Westchester in January 2015. She heard the candidates’ platform and was soon asked to help spread the message to Broadview. She agreed and started canvassing.

“I want my tax dollars to work for me,” Arnold, a mother of two, with one son currently at Proviso East, said April 9. “I liked what they were saying.”

All three Proviso Together candidates won in 2015 and the group resolved to keep up the effort.

Sustaining the effort “There was a plan, definitely, to have another race in 2017,” Brown said. “… We thought if we could just pick off one [seat] at a time, eventually we would be able to transform that board. But it happened so much faster.”

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BIG WEEK Lizzie Borden & the Borden Murders Wednesday, April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Austin Room: Chicago actor and storyteller Ed Dzialo shares the details of the double murders, while also painting a fascinating picture of Lizzie Borden before and after the murders that made her infamous. “The original CSI.”

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Then on April 22 between Friday, April 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 12:15 and 3 p.m., sign in at Forest Park Community Center: Forest Park National Bank.

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MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Proviso Together supporters celebrate an early lead for their candidates. The group held their election party at McGaffer’s Saloon on Roosevelt Road. est Park and Theresa Kelly of Maywood, current board members elected in 2015, supported Proviso Together in this election.

“We give [D209 Superintendent Jesse] Rodriguez carte blanche to focus on education, empowerment and excellence for all children in the district. Not crazy politics, or

politicians,” Medina said in an email to the Review on April 5. “The community wants schools to be focused on advancing children for a great tomorrow. And that is what we are going to do.”

Dozens of Proviso Together supporters packed an enclosed outdoor patio at McGaf-

at Concordia

“Della” Patterson of Maywood was third with 6,875 (13.98%) and Rodney Alexander of Bellwood finished fourth with 6,455 (13.13%).

The four other candidates, who ran as the Proviso First slate, included three incumbents. Brian M. Cross of Westchester, Daniel J. Adams of Melrose Park and Teresa D. McKelvy of Berkeley were all current board members who failed to secure re-election.

Voters could choose four candidates, each for a four-year term, among the eight-candidate field.

Jacqueline M. Walton of Bellwood, Proviso First’s fourth member, placed seventh with 5,111 votes (10.39%).

Adams was fifth with 6,031 votes (12.27%).

McKelvy was sixth with 5,679 votes (11.55%).

Cross was eighth with 4,742 votes (9.64%).

“The voters have spoken. They’ve asked for a change,” Cross said when reached by phone the morning after the election. “I wish the board members-elect the very best in their future endeavors.”

A total of 14,504 votes were cast in the April 4 election, an increase of 2,352 votes from the last election in 2015.

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fer’s to celebrate the campaign, cheering and chanting enthusiastically throughout the night as returns were announced.

“The amount of time, energy and passion from hundreds of people across 10 towns, it’s incredible,” said Connie Brown, Proviso Together’s political committee chairperson, Tuesday night. “We finally have a board without politicians on it. These guys have been fighting for so long to make that happen.”

The assembled supporters were geographically diverse with Forest Parkers, including Village Administrator Tim Gillian, mingling with voters from Maywood, Melrose Park and Bellwood.

“Basic training, pledging my fraternity, and campaigning,” said Alexander, a former Marine. “Those are the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life.”

Valtierrez was tired from a 14-hour day of hopping between polling places, but he remained positive.

“I’m very excited. It was a tough day,” he said. “I’m very emotional right now.”

Supporters repeatedly mentioned the fact that Proviso Together’s candidates were all former, future or current parents of D209 children as a top reason for their support.

Still, others cautioned that change for the troubled district will take time.

“This gave us control of the board,” said Gary Woll, a retired Elmwood Park High School teacher and a longtime resident of Maywood. “Now we have to prove ourselves.

It’s gonna be incremental. But I believe in these folks.”

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Volunteers made the difference from page 8 Gray, Thompson and Arnold all said they stayed up-to-date with D209 goings-on even after campaign season ended.

There was significant leadership turnover at Proviso schools in the months after the April 2015 election. The board of ed — which now included Wagner and Medina — approved the hiring of Principal Patrick Hardy at Proviso East in August 2015. Less than a year later, in July 2016, a new superintendent, Dr. Jesse Rodriguez, began his tenure.

As the 2017 campaign ramped up, Proviso Together was able to reengage some of the same volunteers and community networks from the previous election cycle. This time, there were no Forest Parkers on the ballot.

The 2017 slate of Amanda Grant of Westchester, Rodney Alexander of Bellwood, Samuel Valtierrez of Melrose Park and Della Patterson of Maywood was up against three incumbents and a fourth newcomer.

Board members Teresa McKelvy of Berkeley, Brian Cross of Westchester, and Daniel Adams of Melrose Park, along with Jacqueline Walton of Bellwood combined to form the Proviso First slate.

Gray, Thompson and Arnold all volunteered again, and, in some cases, expanded their responsibilities.

How Proviso Together did by town The precinct level results are up.

Here are the highlights: ■■Proviso Together won 56% of the vote overall and every town except Bellwood, Melrose Park and Stone Park.

■■Proviso Together won 89% of the vote in Forest Park. Only 5% of the voters skipped the 209 portion of the ballot, lowest by far. Turnout was up 300 over the last non-mayoral election (2013).

■■Proviso Together won 66% of the vote in Westchester. Turnout was up more than 1,000 over 2015. Amanda Grant (Westchester resident) won Kevin McDermott’s home precinct by 106 votes. Brian Cross (of Westchester) came in seventh.

■■Proviso Together won 59% of the vote in Maywood. Della Patterson’s 1,538 votes were the most of any candidate in any town. Proviso Together won every precinct but one.

Other towns: Proviso Together won two precincts in Melrose Park. In 2015, they didn’t win any.

They won 45% of Stone Park.

They barely lost Bellwood (46%), up from 42% in 2015.

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tween the two slates. But Proviso Together was able to gather many small donations — $50, $100 or $200 at a time — from a network of donors.

A message that resonated And as in 2015, Together’s 2017 message of reform seemed to appeal to Proviso residents frustrated with the underperforming district.

On Election Day 2017, the slate’s four candidates swept into office, establishing a strong board majority.

As Snyder noted, many Proviso community members have been “in the trenches” for years and years. But in 2015 and 2017, significant change at the board of education finally happened, which Snyder, in part, attributed to the genuineness and commitment of the candidates and campaign volunteers throughout Proviso.

“All you have to do is listen to them for five minutes,” Snyder said, “and you’ll know that they’re going to spend every minute on the school board trying to do the best they can.”

Brown concurred and mentioned enough Proviso parents and community members finally mobilized together to change the status quo, stringing together the years-old pockets of frustration across Proviso.

“We pay taxes into our schools. Instead of running away from the problem, which we’ve done for years and years, let’s address the problem and change our schools,” Brown said. “That was something that resonated with a lot of people.

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Raising funds Gray’s good friend, Della Patterson, was now a candidate and Gray resolved to help in any way she could. Brown, Proviso Together’s campaign manager, asked Gray, who had fundraising experience from previous work in Michigan at a nonprofit as well as her college sorority, to head up Proviso Together’s efforts.

“I know what it takes to raise money,” Gray said, while also crediting her team. “I just kicked it into gear.”

Arnold met Together’s 2017 slate at a Maywood tea in February 2017. Their message and experience, particularly as Proviso parents, was appealing. Arnold volunteered again, going door to door in Broadview.

Thompson, who had known Patterson for years, met the rest of the slate at a fundraiser at Edens Lanes Bowling Alley in Westchester in February 2017. The candidates’ experience as Proviso parents was a huge factor in Thompson’s support. Valtierrez and Patterson were also Proviso alumni, another selling point for Thompson, who helped candidate Rodney Alexander spread his message in Bellwood.

“They were concerned about getting the word out in Bellwood,” she said. “He’d only been in Bellwood for a few years. I said ‘OK, well let me show you around.’”

Snyder, Together’s volunteer coordinator, emphasized that the campaign was an underdog in both the 2015 and 2017 races. But there were some differences between the two contests.

“This time around we had three board

members who could help shape the message,” said Gray, Together’s fundraising coordinator. “To have three board members who supported the candidates, that helped tremendously.”

The right candidates The four candidates also had been active in their own towns, so each brought a network of supporters and a history of community involvement. Valtierrez of Melrose Park, for instance, was involved with the local District 89 school district. Amanda Grant of Westchester had attended D209 board meetings in the past and was co-director of the Westchester Food Pantry. Rodney Alexander of Bellwood had worked with Wagner on a board of education policy committee.

That fact, Snyder said, was key.

“People coalesced behind Della and Amanda and Sam and Rodney because they believed they were the best people to improve the high schools,” Snyder said. “If people don’t believe those are the best candidates, they don’t volunteer, they don’t help, they don’t give their money.”

“We had a bigger team, a bigger base to start with,” Brown added. “And now that we were geographically dispersed, we had even bigger groups of people coming together to continue the momentum.”

The geographic spread, however, did lead to some logistical and planning difficulties and finding time to meet with everyone’s busy schedules was tough, Brown said.

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Gorgeous bungalow, classic stuyle & upgraded finishes. Clay tile rf, stained glass windows, oak wdwk, original tile fireplace w/built-in bookcases. Updated kit +island, pantry. 3+1 BR/2BA $299,900

Condo, nice light and open with living rm, sun rm and dining space flowing together. Near blue line. Updated eatin kit., wd cabs, ss apps, washer/dryer hook-up. Super cute! 1 BR/1BA$78,400

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Perfect DTFP location! Great 1BR/1BA unit in well maintained, secure elevator building. Floor plan, large, bright rms.

Updtd kit opens to balcony. Access to Green/Blue line, Metra, I-290. .. $84,800

Meticulously maintained 1BR/1BA condo in a friendly building. Open floor plan! Large kit, cab space. Laundry on each flr. Cvrd prkng. Metra, Blue/Green lines, shopping, parks, schools. $95,000

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

708.386.1366 • 109 N. Marion St., Oak Park

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Fantastic details in this newly renovated home. Three finished levels, and an open porch and deck. 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths...........................................$599,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

Forest Park

Need a big house? 5 BRs, 2 full BAs + first flr fam rm and many updates. 2.5 car gar, extra pkg spc. Near FP Park District, Blue Line, shopping and restaurants. A keeper!.......................................$245,000

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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1050 N. Humphrey Ave 2BR, 1BA $239,000

1216 N. Kenilworth Ave 4BR+1BSMT, 3.1BA $732,500

546 N. Oak Park Ave 5BR, 2.1BA $1,024,900

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1223 Woodbine Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $554,900

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138 Francisco Ter – 3BR, 2BR $315,000 222 N. Grove 3D Ave – 2BR, 2BA $199,000 613 Grove Ln – 2BR, 2.1BA $337,000 1135 Schnedier Ave – 2BR, 2BA $249,900 816 S. Maple Ave – 2BR, 1BA $166,500 222 N. Grove Ave – 2BR, 2BA $234,500 329 S. Oak Park Ave – 2BR, 1BA $234,900 214 S. Oak Park Ave – 1BR, 1BA $76,750

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Edible and sustainable gardening brighten up local lawns.

Photos courtesy Dig Right In

DEEP ROOTS PROJECT:

Sustainability one yard at a time

By Lacey Sikora

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hen spring arrives, everyone wants to be outside in their own little patch of green space but not everyone thinks about just how green that space really is.

Deep Roots Project aims to change that, one yard at a time. Managing Director David Murphy notes that Deep Roots Project got its start with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s Big Idea contest.

Although the project didn’t win, Murphy says it has gained momentum.

“The idea is to foster good environmental stewardship while educating people about

the dangers of herbicides and chemicals and while encouraging people to create sustainable or edible gardens in their yards.”

Murphy has observed that once people start to grow things outside of their own homes, a connection is made between being healthy on a personal level and being a healthy community. Deep Roots Project is also managed by Estelle Carol and Willie Schreiber, and partners with Dig Right In, KaliKalé and Sugar Beet Schoolhouse.

Sugar Beet’s Cheryl Munoz says that the partnership was a natural fit given Sugar Beet’s emphasis on sustainable gardens in Oak Park, River Forest, Austin and Forest See DEEP ROOTS PROJECT on page B13

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Generations of Excellence since 1958

708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Cibula 7375 West North AvenueJoe Dan Bogojevich Don Citrano Anne Brennan Julie Cliggett Illinois 60305 Karen Byrne Alisa Coghill Kevin Calkins JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Tom Carraher Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton

MANAGING BROKER/OWNERS River Forest,

Pat Cesario

Tom Poulos

Karen Doty Julie Downey

Kurt Fielder Yvonne Fiszer-Steele Ramona Fox Chris Garvey Lisa Grimes Dan Halperin Sharon Halperin Aubrey Jacknow

Greg Jaroszewski Vee Jaroszewski Joanne Kelly Michael Kinnare Sherree Krisco Jack Lattner Susan Maienza Vince McFadden

Charlotte Messina Kathleen Minaghan Colleen Navigato Rosa Pitassi Sue Ponzio-Pappas Katie Possley Michael Roche Jenny Ruland

Laurel Saltzman Rob Sarvis Laurie Shapiro Meg Sullivan Tom Sullivan Debbie Watts George Wohlford Nancy Wohlford

632 LATHROP • RIVER FOREST

735 BONNIE BRAE • RIVER FOREST

900 FAIR OAKS • OAK PARK

N E W L IS T ING!

PRI C E REDUC ED!

PRI C E REDUC E D!

VERY SPECIAL HOME located in the center of town with four full floors of living! Each room has been thought out to the very last detail. Lighting fixtures add ambiance to every room. The kitchen and family room are conveniently located overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard. .................................................................$1,395,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Stucco home with a great floor plan. Hardwood floors, large rooms throughout. Living room includes a gas fireplace. Separate dining room with built-ins and stained glass windows. L-shaped kitchen, family room. Koi pond in the backyard...........................................................................$629,000

GORGEOUS HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath brick colonial sits on a majestic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Spacious living room, sun room or home office, expansive dining room, family room and a true chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area. ....................................................................$739,900

RIVER FOREST HOMES BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. ........................................................................................................$2,449,000 SPECTACULARLY UPDATED American Federalist Home. Tremendously restored and improved by the designer/owner. Benefits include 5 BRs, 4 full + 2 half baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Library/Office and private Family Room with large-scale windows overlooking backyard.............................................................................$1,895,000 CLASSIC BRICK COLONIAL with all high-end finishes. First floor features hardwood floors, family room off kitchen. Finished basement has media room, 2 addl BRs, full bath, plenty of storage. Backyard offers private deck, large heated patio, built in pool. 3 car garage, heated driveway. ................................................................$1,595,000 RESTORE THIS HOUSE with fabulous curb appeal or Build your dream home on this 100’ x 184’ lot.....................................................................................................$1,400,000 HANDSOME AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED traditional brick home for those who appreciate tradition and elegance. Distinctive home offers 5BRs, 2 full/2 half baths. Professionally landscaped fenced yard with in-ground pool and spa. Ample storage in basement.................................................................................................$1,259,000 STUNNING BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR with 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths on one of River Forest’s most private streets. This house has everything you need. Fabulous family room, large eat-in gourmet kitchen, a truly amazing basement with a full spectacular wet bar. This is a must see. ................................................................$1,145,000 GEORGOUS FRENCH NORMANDY with 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 5 half baths sits on a 75 foot corner lot. Gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace in LR, simply stunning eat-in kitchen with adjoining family room. Lower level rec room with gas fireplace.

Beautifully landscaped grounds.............................................................................$1,049,000 BEAUTIFUL STYLISH UPDATED HOME with 4 BRs, 3.2 BAs on four floors of living space. Includes LR w/ frpl, new high end kitchen, Breakfast Rm, 1st FL office. LL has Fam Rm, Rec Room, Laundry, Wine Cellar and Full Bath. 2 car garage with extra storage and rooftop deck. ..........................................................................................$999,500 SPECIAL HOME located on a quiet street. Decorating right out of House Beautiful.

The kitchen boasts lots of cabinets/counter space, hardwood floors. The fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. The dining room overlooks beautiful backyard. Family room with built -in book cases. ................................................................................$949,000 CORNER PRAIRIE STYLE HOME with spacious open floor plan on 1st floor, adorned with oak trim and flooring, and casement windows. Kitchen opens to the family room & large semi covered deck. Four BRs, 2 and ½ baths. Finished basement.

3 car garage and 3 car apron. ....................................................................................$925,000 PLENTY OF ROOM in this spacious bungalow. Two bedrooms on the first floor, rebuilt second floor including 2 full baths. Master suite has a fireplace and new bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with lots of space for your family. The kitchen is a cooks dream with many perks. .................................................................................$799,000

New Construction Luxury Condominiums In the Village of River Forest

The Avalon 15 Luxury Units* All Three Bedroom Units • Innovative Custom Design

• Top of the Line Finishes

• Wide Generous Floorplans

• 2 Car Garage Parking

• 9 / Foot Ceilings

• Ranging from 1900-2550 S.F.

• Oversized Terraces

• Outstanding location

Located at the corner of Bonnie Brae and Thomas

For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 *All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.

LIVES VERY LARGE! Each room has been thought out in this six bedroom, two and a half bath home. Kitchen boasts Rift Cut Oak and was completely redone in 2009.

MBR has radiant heated floors. Patios and sitting areas off the Master. Everything has been done for you........................................................................................................$799,000 CLASSIC RED BRICK COLONIAL with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Traditional floor plan includes first floor family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, separate living room, separate dining, along with kitchen and separate breakfast room. Side driveway with two car garage...................................................................................$679,000 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT CORNER LOT! Move right in to this four 2nd floor bedroom, one full and two half bath home. Additional office or den on first floor. Eat-in updated kitchen. Hardwood floors. New Cent Air. Semi-finished basement with half bath and additional office/BR. Open front porch...................................................$649,000 WALTER GERTS HOUSE designed by Architect Charles White, this Prairie School style home has beautiful details that include custom light fixtures, window treatments, and a tastefully done kitchen. Home also features four bedrooms (one currently an office) and 1-1/2 baths. ..............................................................................................$669,900 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage. ................................................................$639,900 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANN BUNGALOW! Beautifully maintained and updated. Amazing location within two block radius to District 90 public schools, RF Tennis Clubs and Parochial Schools. Within walking distance to shopping and public transportation. Amazing neighbors and block!” ...................................................$629,900

CLASSIC TUDOR offers the charm and elegance you’ve come to expect in River Forest. A beautiful brick and stone exterior and timeless interior with natural woodwork in this vintage home. Kitchen overlooks large backyard. Two fireplaces, dry basement. Two car garage. ........................................................................................$619,900 MID CENTURY RANCH with plenty of options to work with in this open floor plan. Extra large kitchen with eating area. Family Room with gas fireplace. Three Bedrooms with master suite. Two and a half baths. Huge rec room in basement.

Attached 2 car garage. Private yard..........................................................................$529,000 LOVELY, WELL CARED FOR VICTORIAN offers three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and classic Victorian details throughout. All brand new - wood floors, carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. The large, deep back yard is fully fenced.........................................................................$524,900

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! .....................................................................$2,525,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above ............................................................$1,885,000

1017 BELOIT • FOREST PARK

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house. Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full bath, laundry room. One car garage, 3 exterior spots........................................................................................$299,000 GEORGOUS COLONIAL CLASSIC with all the bells and whistles! Flawlessly renovated home with high end finishes and quality updates throughout. Gourmet eatin kitchen opens to family room, massive finished basement, Bluestone patio. Perfect for entertaining. ...........................................................................................................$825,000 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. ...........................................................................................$639,900 PRICE REDUCED VINTAGE VICTORIAN on a corner lot with a formal entry, wood floor in LR/DR. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths. Open front porch on 1st floor and enclosed front porch on 2nd floor. Large yard with a 3 car garage. Central air.

Ample space for entertainment inside and out......................................................$525,000 PRICE REDUCED BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN style three bedroom, two bath home in central Oak Park. Large front porch. Open high end kitchen with granite, perfect for entertaining! All new furnace/ac, windows, siding, roof, etc. make this a nearly maintenance free home. ..........................................$499,900 BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 5 bed/ 2 full bath home with a newly remodeled kitchen with a large attached breakfast area or family room. Bathrooms updated this year. Four large bedrooms on 2nd fl , 5th BR on 1st floor, perfect for company, or your private office. ................................................................................................................$469,900

FOREST PARK HOMES

METICUOLOUSLY MAINTAINED new construction with open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. Four generously sized bedrooms. Open basement ready to finish. Just move in!! ...................................................................................$484,000 NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN! Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath Colonial features ideal floor plan, hardwood floors, completely finished basement with full bath, luxury kitchen. Charming front porch and back deck. Well maintained with many upgrades and space to spare! ....................................................................................$449,000 BEST OF OLD WORLD COMBINED WITH NEW! New wide plank hardwood floors throughout first floor. Brand new open concept kitchen. First floor bath totally redone. Two bedrooms on 2nd floor, one of 1st. Clean bsmt with new washer/ dryer. Corner lot with extra large 2 car garage.......................................................$309,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Open concept kitchen...........................................$305,000 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 4BR, 2BA.............................................................$549,900 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 3BR, 2-1/2 BA....................................................$489,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 2BA. Unique condo. ....................................................................$274,500 PRICE REDUCED OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA.......................................................$171,000 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Fantastic vintage building.................................................$129,500 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Includes 2 parking spaces.................................................$94,9000

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Sustainabiliy one yard at a time from page B11 Park. “We are hosting our 6th annual Edible Garden Tour this summer on July 29, which is all about showcasing how people in the community are good stewards of their property.”

Munoz points to the fact that soil health is key to a healthy environment. “Part of the Big Idea was to get people to reconsider how they look at their lawns and hire one of our partners to create a lawn that would not only benefit homeowners but the community as a whole.”

Noting that traditional chemicals used to create a green lawn can have negative effects for plant and human health, as well as devastating consequences for our waterways, Munoz says that you can still have your green lawn and thriving plants with safer alternatives.

Murphy hopes that people will turn to the Deep Roots Project as a community resource. Partner Dig Right In, owned by Jeff Swano, provides sustainable landscaping and edible gardening services, and Daniel Price’s KaliKalé provides edible gardening services.

As Deep Roots Project begins to introduce itself to the community they will have a table at Oak Park’s Earth Fest on April 22 and will offer two free community workshops: Sunday, April 30th 1 - 3 PM - Agroforestry; Planting Multiple Species for BioDiversity and Soil Health led by DRP Member, Daniel Price (of KaliKalé), Location TBD (in Oak Park) Sunday, May 7th. from 1- 3 PM - Best Organic Lawn Care

Photo courtesy Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Visitors on Sugar Beet’s summer Edible Garden Tour.

Practices led by DRP Member, Jeff Swano (Owner- Dig right In), Location - Sugar Beet Schoolhouse, 349 Ashland Ave, River Forest.

For more information on the Deep Roots Project, its partners and upcoming events, please visit www.deep-roots-project.org

Gagliardo Realty Associates Welcomes

Aubrey Jacknow estate knowledge is augmented by my past financial service background as an institutional marketing associate William Blair & Company in Chicago.

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uying or selling a home is a very exciting time, but it can also be very stressful. I have been through the process myself a few times. I own and manage multiple investment properties in Forest Park and have a unique insight in the market I call home. I have gone through renovations and remediation and have actual experience of what it takes to make it through these processes. My real

You can expect clear and prompt communication, superior negotiating skills, unmatched creativity and kindness.

I truly enjoy bringing people together and figuring out how I can help them.

I am passionate about my community and building relationships within it. I am widely known for creating the family friendly “Jacknow Annual Halloween

7375 W. North Ave., River Forest • www.gagliardorealty.com

Carnival”, an event that brings local businesses and residents together to raise money and collect donations for the The Pleasant Home Foundation and Sarah’s Inn. I am happy to always be learning about our community so that I can be a go to resource for local events, new business openings and anything Forest Park/Oak Park/River Forest related for my clients and friends.

As your real estate broker, you can expect clear and prompt communication, superior negotiating skills, unmatched creativity and kindness. I truly enjoy learning about everything there is to know about my community and look forward to sharing my wealth of information with you.

brokerage with established roots in the community. Gagliardo Realty Associates, another locally owned business, and with the best support in place to help me succeed for my clients!!

When I am not working, you can find me at The Dailey Method, cooking, learning to golf, organizing community events, doing all things Pinterest and spending time with my husband and 3 daughters.

In order for me to provide the best experience for my clients, I chose a 7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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Serving Our Community For Over 70 Years

114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SATURDAY 9AM-4PM • SUNDAY 10AM-2PM

OAK PARK. MOVEIN READY home with 3 BRs, 2 full & 1 half BA. Stunning woodwork, hardwood floors & stained glass.

Huge lot in great location. .....$459,000

OAK PARK. FALL IN LOVE! Spacious home original wdwk, rehab kitchen, fin’d bsmt, TONS of storage & professionally lndscpd yd! Great location. ..........$505,000

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OAK PARK. UPDATED 2STORY STUC CO w/ nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs. 3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab loc’n. ....$599,500

RIVER FOREST. FLAWLESS ATTEN TION TO DETAIL. 5BR, 2.1BA w/coach house. Chef’s kit. w/over-the-top amenities.

Family rm. Much more! ......$1,059,000

The Spring Market is HERE. It’s time to get your home ready and we can help.

Call us for a FREE Market Analysis!

RIVER FOREST. PRAIRIE SCHOOL built in ‘06 w/classic architectural design & contemporary amenities. Spacious w/4BRs & 4½BAs. Family rm. ...............$1,225,000 OAK PARK SUN SHINES BRIGHT over this fab yard, multiple decks for outdoor fun. Amazing interior spaces with 6 BRs, 3.2 BAs, huge family rm. ...............$1,895,000 GREAT VICTORIAN in Estate section. Beautiful details: wdwk, glass & hardware. 5BRs, 3,2BAs. Updated kit & BAs. Newer systems. ........$945,000 THIS HOUSE IS PERFECTION! 4 levels of level space in this 5 bedroom gorgeous Tudor. Seeing is believing. .....................................................................$949,000 FABULOUS SPACE in this EE Robert’s home on wide corner lot. 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths. ...........$879,000 NEW ROOF, designer kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths, attached garage & huge fenced yard. PERFECT! .................................................................... $820,000 FOUR FINISHED LEVELS of living spc in the handsome & well-located OP home! 5BRs, including master ste, 3.2BAs, nat’l wdwk & much more! ...$709,900 GREAT LOCATION! Bright 5 BR, 2.1 bath Prairie Tudor w/SS, updated kitchen, art glass stairway & lrg master suite! Move right in. ................................. $654,000 REDUCED! FOUR LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE! Gourmet kitchen, breakfast rm, 5 BRs, 2 BAs. Oak flrs & woodwork. New roof. Must see! ..............$629,000 SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT. Jumbo bungalow beauty w/4+BR/3BA. Chef’s eat-in kitchen, family rm & fin’d walk-out bsmt. ......................................... $625,000 COMFORTABLE 3STORY, 5BR, 3 full BA Victorian with C/A-SpacePak. Maintenance-free exterior. Newer roof. .............................................................$615,000 EXCEPTIONAL CLASSIC Prairie-style home. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Newly remodeled kitchen. WBFP. Family rm.

3-tier cedar deck. Enjoy!..................................$599,000 TRADITIONAL HOME w/open concept kitchen & dining rm. Family rm overlooking a beautifully landscaped yd. 3 lrg BRs, 1.1BAs. ....................$595,000 FAB COLONIAL waiting for your decorating ideas. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Fin’d bsmt w/frplc. New windows, A/C, sprinkler system. ...................................... $585,000

GREAT OP HOME! 4BR, 2BA on large lot. Family rm, updated kitchen. Tear-off roof. New mechanicals.

Hdwd flrs, nat’l wdwk. .............................$479,700 DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced lndscpd yd. ...............................................................$399,000

RIVER FOREST JUST LISTED! LIVE IN STYLE & COMFORT! Gorgeous Dutch Colonial has 3BRs, 2 enclosed porches, 3-car garage, updated kitchen & BAs. A perfect 10! ............................................................................$579,900 NEW PRICE! OUTSTANDING BUURMA HOME. 6BRs, 3.2BAs. Designer kitchen & family rm.

Finished bsmt. Beautiful park-like lot. .$1,445,000 PICTURE PERFECT 6BR, 3.2BA Tudor. This stunning home combines one-of-a-kind architectural details with today’s timeless modern amenities. Must see! ..................................................................$1,399,000 BRAND NEW! Fresh & exciting 4BR, 4.1BA. Open, spacious layout. Exquisite finishes. Cook’s kitchen w/ Thermador applncs & island open to stunning fam rm.

Just Perfect! ............................................$1,350,000 ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES - move right into this gorgeous 4 BR, 2 BA home in great location. ..................................................................$1,100,000 MIDCENTURY MODERN RANCH w/open floor plan on a large lot. 3 BRs, 2.2BAs. WBFP. MBR suite. 1st floor laundry. C/A. Attached garage. ...... $594,000 REDUCED! IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2 story brick home on deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen.

New MBA w/Jacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! ............$579,000 WELLMAINTAINED 3+BR home. Updated mechanics including roof. Freshly painted exterior.

Lovely lot & fantastic price! ......................$529,000

ELMWOOD PARK. AWESOME LOCATION! Wellmaintained 2 BR home w/rehabbed kitchen & BA. Hdwd flrs. New siding & windows. .........$229,900

INCOME OAK PARK. BRICK 3FLAT close to school with a big living rm, formal dining rm. Excellent condition! Great income! .............................................................$729,000 RIVER FOREST. MUCH MORE THAN A 2FLAT. Side-by-side living. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs in each unit. Hdwd flrs. C/A. 3½-car garage. ..........................$749,000

COMMERCIAL OAK PARK. MIXED USE BLDG. 1st flr: lrg commercial spc – approx. 3000SF. 2 apts on 2nd flr: 3BR, 1BA /1BR, 1BA. 2-car gar. 1st flr handicapped access. Call for more info.....................................................$350,000

OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES DRAMATIC LU VIOLA 1st floor, 2BR unit with yesteryear charm & todays convenience lives large. Parking. .....................................................................$239,500 BEAUTIFUL 2BR plus den, 2BA unit in vintage building in heart of Oak Park. Very spacious living & dining rms. Updated kitchen. ..............................$219,000 SUNNY AND SPACIOUS vintage condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry in-unit. .......$179,000

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IN THE HEART OF TOWN, 2BR, 1BA condo w/view of lovely lndscpd courtyd. Floor-to-ceiling windows.

Open flr plan. Pkg. ...........................................$155,000 WELLLOCATED STUDIO features hdwd flrs, new SS fridge and portable washer. Murphy’s bed. ... $68,000

RIVER FOREST CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES GRACIOUS & LARGE front unit in the Valencia. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs. Eat-in kitchen. In-unit W/D. Storage. Indoor htd parking. .............................................. $449,000 EXTRAORDINARY 1BR CONDO in exceptional location. Updated kitchen. Great closet space. Full BA w/ double vanity. Balcony. Elevator bldg. ....$144,900

FOREST PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES THREE BEDROOM, 2.1BA townhouse. Open plan w/ fplc in living rm. Granite/SS kitchen w/island. Dining rm w/balcony. BRs/lndry on 3rd flr. Family rm w/patio. .................................................................... $362,000 MUCH SOUGHT AFTER 3 bedroom townhouse at the Grove w/balcony & patio. Granite & stainless steel appliances. 2-car garage. .........................$339,000

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RENTALS CONDOS/APARTMENTS OAK PARK. COZY 2BR in great loc’n. Newer kitchen. In-unit laundry. 2 parking spaces. Storage. .................................................................... $1,600/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from .................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STOREFRONT/walk-in office on busy street. 2 blocks from Metra train.

In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure. .....................................................................$1,525/mo

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OAK PARK. SUNFILLED COLONIAL. 3BRs, 2 new full BAs + ½BA. Hdwd flrs.

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he Pleasant Home in Oak Park is kicking off spring by opening its doors and its yard for a variety of events. Executive Director, Heide Ruehle-May is excited about changes in programming as well as a continuation of annual favorites.

On April 27, the Pleasant Home will host a book signing in partnership with the Book Table. Author Emilie Lucchesi will read from and sign her book, Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence that Scandalized Jazz Age Chicago.

Beginning May 1, the Pleasant Home will offer self-guided tours of the national landmark home. Ruehle-May notes this change will enable more visitors to enjoy the home. “Not everyone has time for a docent-led tour. The self-guided tours will be offered more frequently and are based on a scavenger hunt theme, which will take people throughout the house.”

On May 11, the Pleasant Home will host the second in a yearly course of three lectures at the Oak Park Main Library. During the May lecture, Doug Deuchler will give a talk entitled “Servants in Our Village: 1880-1940.” Ruehle-May says that each year, the Pleasant Home prepares for its fall housewalk by hosting a series of lectures that tie into the theme of the year’s walk.

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Visitors enjoying outdoor dining on the Pleasant Home’s porch.

Photos courtesy Pleasant Home

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PLEASANT HOME Welcomes spring from page B15 “We try to focus our walks on a special theme every year. This year, our theme is coach houses, which often housed the servant class in the early days of the village.”

The lecture series takes place in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, and the last date in the series will take place in September.

On June 24, Pleasant Home will hold its annual June Revel fundraiser. Each year, the theme of the fundraiser is tied to the era of the home, and this year’s theme is a fern extravaganza. The Victorian rage for the potted plants extended from décor to medicinal uses for ferns and nature hikes to discover new varieties. The June Revel begins at 7 p.m. and includes food, drinks, entertainment and a silent auction.

As always, spring and summer are also peak season for weddings and family gatherings at the Pleasant Home. Ruehle-May says that the warmer months are a great time to enjoy the house, the porch and the lovely grounds. “We love to host weddings and are also available for corporate meetings and other local gatherings.”

For more information on the Pleasant Home’s schedule of events, visit: www.pleasanthome.org

Photos courtesy Pleasant Home

The Pleasant Home’s historical rooms are open for visitors during all seasons. (Inset) A Victorian illustration of fern foraging.

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4BR, 3BA .......................................$469,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919

FOREST PARK

1BR, 1BA .......................................$199,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

FOREST PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$379,900

FOREST PARK

3BR+2 Bsmt, 3.1BA ......................$449,000 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

Paulette Collias • 708-807-4604

FOREST PARK

4BR, 2.1BR ....................................$484,000 Greg Jaroszewski • 708-248-0446

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2BR, 2BA .......................................$200,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

2BR, 2BA .......................................$219,000 John Haagenson • 773-230-6995

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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OAK PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$315,000 Victoria Witt • 708-790-1319

OAK PARK

3BR, 2BA .......................................$479,900 Pauline Sharpe • 708-785-1895

OAK PARK

3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$579,500 Jane McClelland • 312-504-1146

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OAK PARK

5BR, 2.1BA ....................................$629,000 Nancy Leavy • 708-209-0070

OAK PARK

3 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $368,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

2 BR, 2 BA ..................................................................................................................... $439,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

OAK PARK

3BR, 3BA .......................................$639,900 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

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OAK PARK

5BR, 2.1BA ....................................$654,000 Jeanne Fagan • 708-435-9392

OAK PARK

4BR, 3.1BA ....................................$820,000 Nancy Leavy • 708-209-0070

OAK PARK

4+1BR, below grade, 3.1BA .........$825,000 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033

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OAK PARK

4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $575,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4BR, 3.2 BA ...................................$885,000 Anne Ferri or Kim Wojack 708.267.2113 or 708.837.4142

OAK PARK

5BR, 4.2BA .................................$1,885,000 Gagliardo Realty •708-771-8040

OAK PARK

6BR, 3.2BA .................................$1,895,000 Laura Talaske • 708-473-7125

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 1.1BA ....................................$524,900 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $899,000 Bill Geldes •708-697-5937

OAK PARK

5 BR, 3.2 BA .............................................................................................................. $1,060,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

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3BR, 2.2BA ...................................$529,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

5BR+1BSMT, 4BA..........................$589,500 Pauline Sharpe • 708-785-1895

OAK PARK

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 1.1BA .................................................................................................................... $449,000

4BR, 3.2BA ................................................................................................................. $1,610,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

4BR, 2.1BA ....................................$669,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919

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RIVER FOREST

4BR, 1.2BA ....................................$672,500 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

4 BR, 2.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $925,000

RIVER FOREST

Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 3.2BA .................................................................................................................... $999,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

3BR, 2.1BA ...................................$679,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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RIVER FOREST

5BR, 4.1BA .................................$1,145,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

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4+1BR below grade, 2.2BA .......$1,259,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

6BR, 3.2BA .................................$1,445,000 Kay Costello • 708-602-0335

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

RIVER FOREST

5 BR, 4.2 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,065,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

5+2BR below grade, 4.1BA .......$1,595,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

RIVER FOREST

5BR, 4.2BA .................................$1,895,000 Gagliardo Realty • 708-771-8040

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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5BR, 5.1BA .................................$2,449,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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1435 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST $699,500 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,495,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

Spacious, meticulously maintained Georgian family home. Walk to elementary school.

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home.

Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

1031 Beloit Ave Forest Park $339,000 | 3 BR | 2 BA

Completely Rehabbed Brick Bungalow on Large Lot! Everything is New in this stunning home! Kitchen with granite counters, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances! Loft area on the 2nd floor provides versatile space for office or whatever you choose!

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1000 S. Maple Ave Oak Park $349,000 | 3 BR | 1.5 BA

Storybook brick home sits in the center of a 170’ deep lot across from Maple Park! Large family room with ventless stove and floor to ceiling windows. Generous master bedroom provides space for a sitting area!

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1231 Columbian Ave Oak Park $630,000 | 3+1 BR | 2.5 BA Gorgeous blend of modern and vintage details! Stunning wood beams and spectacular ceiling height in this must see home! Impressively finished basement complete with a family room, bar, full bath and extra bedroom!

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847 CLINTON PL, RIVER FOREST $1,095,000 :: 4 beds :: 3.5 baths

101 N EUCLID AVE #24, OAK PARK $565,000 :: 3 bed :: 3.5 bath

417 N MARION ST, OAK PARK $369,900

Beautifully designed center entrance brick colonial with a gourmet kitchen.

Walk to train.

Town house with attached two car garage. End unit, walk to everything!

Stand alone office building with 4 parking spots. 1,800 sq. ft. Multi-use.

Walk to train, shop & restaurants.

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321 S. Grove Ave. home sells for $950,000

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The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from February 1 to February 28, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

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530 S Scoville Ave 321 S Grove Ave 111 N Kenilworth Ave 18 820 Wenonah Ave 1013 N East Ave 814 S Taylor Ave 106 S Humphrey Ave 641 N Taylor Ave 107 S Euclid Ave 543 N Harvey Ave 1045 N Lombard Ave 1161 Gunderson Ave 1040 Mapleton Ave 156 N Oak Park Ave 8 1162 S Ridgeland Ave

$1,020,000 $950,000 $795,000 $613,000 $587,500 $520,000 $472,000 $456,500 $425,000 $405,000 $388,000 $382,500 $370,000 $357,000 $330,000

722 S Harvey Ave 214 Iowa St 929 Hayes Ave 917 S Lombard Ave 300 N Oak Park Ave 3002 430 N Lombard Ave 817 S Cuyler Ave 710 Hayes Ave 515 Woodbine Ave 928 N Austin Blvd 224 S Oak Park Ave 5E 950 Washington Blvd MANY 177 Linden Ave 1771 1033 Randolph St 10331 743 S Highland Ave 922 North Blvd 307 950 Washington Blvd MANY 222 N Grove Ave 2D

$329,000 $305,000 $302,000 $290,000 $264,500 $260,000 $250,000 $250,000 $240,000 $225,000 $196,000 $185,000 $165,000 $150,000 $140,000 $100,000 $99,000 $71,000

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535 Wenonah Ave $65,000 940 Washington Blvd 9401S $56,000 1209 N Harlem Ave 8 1301 N Harlem Ave MANY 1109 S Lyman Ave 542 N Elmwood Ave 632 Wesley Ave 1036 N Kenilworth Ave 418 N Cuyler Ave 15 Garfield St 1034 S Oak Park Ave 626 S Maple Ave 117 S Lombard Ave 1128 N Ridgeland Ave

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321 S Grove Ave., Oak Park

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1013 S Harvey Ave 1120 W Thomas St 101 1034 Susan Collins Ln 1126 N Austin Blvd 2 Washington Blvd 802 Forest Ave 720 S Maple Ave 1124 S Scoville Ave 642 Clarence Ave 1032 N Harvey Ave 605 S Maple Ave 128 Francisco Ter 841 S Humphrey Ave 1126 S Lyman Ave 516 Madison St 520 Madison St 544 Madison St 320 N Austin Blvd 1 514 N Humphrey Ave 104 N Oak Park Ave 2 1137 Gunderson Ave 1163 S Cuyler Ave 734 Fair Oaks Ave 819 Forest Ave 430 S Grove Ave 1112 Westgate St 222 W Washington Blvd 104 840 S Oak Park Ave 301N

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1431 Jackson Ave 826 Clinton Pl 527 Thatcher Ave 134 Franklin Ave 424 Edgewood Pl 1020 N Harlem Ave A1 407 Franklin Ave 4GS

$650,000 $560,000 $552,500 $380,000 $337,000 $262,000 $185,000

Howard Jonathan Sardon Brian C Mitchell Brian Jesberger Dustin J Kwoka John Michaels Jacob S Spinato Eileen

435 Williams St 709 406 Franklin Ave 1A 406 Franklin Ave P3 7952 Madison St 79523E 7200 Oak Ave 72061NE 7214 Oak Ave 72141SE 434 Clinton Pl 503 516 Thatcher Ave 239 Ashland Ave 1010 Keystone Ave 434 Clinton Pl 203 238 Ashland Ave 45 Thatcher Ave 1535 Park Ave 303

$227,000 $145,000 $96,000 $85,500 $58,500 $53,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

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7307 Roosevelt Rd 840 Dunlop Ave 825 Circle Ave 1118 Circle Ave 315 Marengo Ave 6B 314 Lathrop Ave 105 339 Des Plaines Ave 1029 Des Plaines Ave D103 300 Circle Ave 4H 1037 Des Plaines Ave E404 7648 Yuba St 1026 Elgin Ave 1013 Ferdinand Ave

$630,000 $335,000 $182,500 $168,500 $89,000 $79,000 $77,500 $70,000 $55,000 $36,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown

320 Circle Ave 301 903 Ferdinand Ave 1130 Thomas Ave 328 Elgin Ave

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Prosperi Diane J Tr 629 Harlem Llc Johnson Scott Butler Tr Wilmington Trust Gawlas Karl Tr Bp Investment Partnership Baker April Lynn Trust

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Whether You’re Setting Down Roots, or Pulling Them Up! CALL PATTI SPRAFKA WAGNER ACCREDITED STAGING PROFESSIONAL and a CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST

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BRICK PRAIRIE HOME with exceptional vintage details & new addition/updates.

Master bedroom suite, 1st fl family room, 4 BRS, 3 BA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$809,000

3 BR, 1.2 BA PRAIRIE STYLE home choice location. Hardwood floors, natural woodwork, and very open kitchen/breakfast room/family room . . . . . . . . . .$599,000

3 BR, 2.1 BA SPACIOUS Ranch home boasts hardwood floors, master suite with new bath, eat-in kitchen opens to the sun porch. Huge lower level.. . . . . .$724,000

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ONE OF THE BEST kitchen/family rooms you will ever see! 4 BR, 3.1 BA Queen Anne with oak floors, luxurious master suite & sharp lower level. . . . . . . . . . .$689,000

CUTE, COZY BUNGALOW with updates galore: new stucco, kitchen, lighting, porch, fresh decor, & 2 new baths--it all been done! 3 BRS, 2 BA . . . . .$339,000

3-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE with master suite, private attached 2 car garage, balcony off the kitchen & patio off the 1st fl fam. rm. Top condition! . . . . . .$337,000

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GRACIOUS, SUNNY HOME with 4 BRS, 3.1 BAS, on a beautiful parkway! Huge family rm off the kitchen, master suite, sunken living room & den. . . . .$732,500

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Coding Sports Camps Exercise Mind and Body

N

ow that winter break is over, kids are counting down the days until summer.

For parents, it’s time to look into summer camps. Legacy Sports and Code Play Learn are partnering together again to take active learning to a new level. For the third summer in a row, their popular Coding Sports Camps offer an experience like no other: a full-day of sports and STEM activities that exercise both kid’s bodies and minds.

Through Legacy Sports, campers will spend half the day playing multi-sport athletic activities like Hand Hockey, Countdown Dodgeball, Treasure Island, Battleship, Capture the Flag and Soccer.

These activities teach campers how to communicate with each other and work as a team to accomplish their goals.

Through Code Play Learn, campers will spend the other half of the day creating, coding and building their own games, apps or robotics. New this year, Code Play Learn is offering BattleBot Engineering where kids build a variety of bots for competition, and Kids Can Code where campers explore the fundamentals of engineering and programming through play. These camps are

offered along with other returning favorites like Minecraft Modding, App Creation and LEGO Robotics.

Together, this unique Coding Sports Camp program enables kids to think creatively, reason systematically, and work and play collaboratively.

Camps are open to kids who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each weeklong camp runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Legacy Sports activities will take place at The Tennis and Fitness Centre at 301 West Lake Street, and Code Play Learn is located at 30 W. Chicago Ave. Campers are walked between locations by staff from Legacy Sports.

For more information on these and other Code Play Learn summer camps and programs, please visit www. codeplaylearn. com or call 708374-8286.

Full Day

SPORTS & CODING CAMPS Summer Registration Is Now Open NEW

BattleBot Engineering

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Lego

Robotics Robotics

Minecraft Modding

Scratch Game Development

App Creation

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For registration and information about all our programs visit www.codeplaylearn.com 708-374-8286 • 30 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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LISTINGS GIVING ARTFULLY KIDS

creativita 7502 1/2 Madison Street Forest Park

Have your kids join us this summer as we EMPOWER KIDS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE through crafting! We teach them about the importance of giving through helping others and spreading kindness. They will be exploring their creative side and having fun while making an impact on important causes and organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to be part of Building Generation Kindness!

Camp Date Weeks: Ages 4-6: July 10-14 & July 24-28 Ages 7-10: June 19-23, July 17-21 & July 31-August 4 Ages 10-13: June 26-30 Location & Time 9am -12pm Register at www.givingartfullykids.com/classes Questions: email us at GAKids@givingartfully.com

Maker Nature Camp

411 Park Ave. River Forest 630-309-1606 thelittlebitsworkshop.com 411 Park Avenue in River Forest (The Little Bits Workshop) Thatcher Woods Pavilion in partnership with Trailside Museum Longfellow School, Oak Park OPEF BASE Camp The Little Bits Workshop Camps are a collage of ingenuity, upcycling, learning life skills, outdoor education and fun. We are a bunch of nurturing, creative moms who love to teach kids how to be independent and confident MAKERS so they don’t bring their coats home from college to have pockets mended. We believe girls should learn to use power tools and boys should know how to sew on their buttons! In our 2017 camps, kids will learn how to sew, build, think, create, make paper, needle felt, use all their fingers, escape electronic vices, get outside and learn skills for life. Our camps this summer are offered at three locations: For camp schedule, details and registration go to thelittlebitsworkshop.com, call 630-309-1606 or email liita@ thelittlebitsworkshop.com

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Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Avenue Oak Park oakparkartleague@gmail.com oakparkartleague.org Gallery Office: 708-386-9853

The Oak Park Art League is offering summer art camps for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 years old. One week camps run from June 12 to August 18 and meet weekdays from 9:00 am until noon. The Oak Park Art League offers educational programming in a variety of mediums to all age groups, with foundation classes for the first-time art student to advanced instruction for the experienced artist. Summer art camps will provide budding artists the opportunity to explore creativity through multi-sensory, experiential art-based projects and activities, led by practicing artists and experienced art educators. For more information or to register for classes, contact the Oak Park Art League at: 708-3869853 or visit the OPAL website at: www.oakparkartleague.org

Park District of Oak Park

218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2000

The Park District of Oak Park offers summer camps for all ages! We have a variety of camps available including Preschool, Nature & Ecology, Sports, Art, Circus, Gymnastics, Skating, Hockey and Teen camps. Registration for Oak Park residents started on 2/4 and non-resident registration starts on 2/11. A $25 deposit reserves your space in camp. Register by April 30 and pay 2016 camp prices! All prices increase May 1 2017. Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association. Scholarships are available.

For more information and to register visit www.pdop.org/camps.

River Forest Community Center

Summer Camp Programs 8020 Madison St., River Forest, Illinois 60305 (708) 771-6159 www.rfcc.info

Offering full and part-time programs for parents & tots and children ages 3-12 years of age. Activities include arts &crafts, games, sports, swimming, field trips, special events, and more! galileo innovation camps for kids Grouped by grade and nurtured by our incredible staff, campers take on art, science and outdoor activities tailored to their level, and they learn lasting innovation skills like collaboration and reflection. As campers grow, our curriculum evolves to include more advanced concepts, complex projects and creative freedom.

After a week at camp, you’ll hear your kids use words like “trusses” and “visionary” without missing a beat. You’ll probably even hear why mistakes are marvelous things to make. All this engrossing learning is wrapped in four, fresh, weekly themes.

Hostec by St. Giles School in Oak Park, IL GALILEO-CAMPS.COM

Camps for every age, ability and interest including: Traditional Day Camps Half-day, Full-day & Extended Care General Sports Camps Tennis LEGO Camps Golf Soccer Lacrosse Science & Nature Football Skateboarding Arts Circus Basketball Figure Skating Baseball Gymnastics Teen Scene Counselor-In-Training Program Chess Hockey Preschool Camps Adventure Volleyball Cooking & more!

See our camp guide at www.pdop.org/camps New this year! Register before May 1 and pay 2016 prices!

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Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest

212 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-4007 oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest

Mathnasium of La Grange 1 ½ S. Waiola Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 708-582-6593 lagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/lagrange

Use the Summer to let Mathnasium help your child Catch up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead! Mathnasium is the nation’s leading math only learning center, specializing in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them in a fun and engaging environment.

Mathnasium can prevent the summer learning slide and prepare your student for the rigors of his or her new math curriculum in the fall. Working with students in Pre K-12th grade, Mathnasium can make a student’s summer both enjoyable and productive.

Whether your child is significantly behind or leaps ahead, Mathnasium develops a program to challenge and excite their math muscles.

Mathnasium now has learning centers in both Oak Park and La Grange! Call Mathnasium to schedule a free trial session and see what a difference it can make!

School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 708.298.0002 Oakpark.schoolofrock.com

Our very popular Oak Park School of Rock Summer Music Camps will get your child rocking this summer! We have camps for absolute beginners thru advanced players and cover a wide range of musical tastes. Our Performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids of all ages and abilities work together to create a real rock experience complete with a show unlike any other. Our camps for younger kids will spark a passion for music that will get them on their musical journey. Let’s Rock!

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Summer ART Camps For children ages 5–13 June 12 through August 18 OPAL caters to the creative child with one-week summer camps that:

• Nurture the fundamentals • Develop a young artist’s vocabulary • Introduce modern practices • Explore a variety of mediums and processes • Encourage creativity in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

Developing artistic talent in our community for 96 years!

For more information on summer camps and five-week class sessions go to:

www.oakparkartleague.org

OAK PARK ART LEAGUE

720 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302 • 708-386-9853 The Oak Park Art league is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.

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Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Homesteading Camps run June 12 – August 18. Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm. Cooking, building, growing, playing and more will make this summer one to remember. Hands on cooking projects. We’ll also get outside as much as possible to enjoy picnics, games, garden exploration and walking field trips, too.

It’s summer! Lunch & snacks provided. Register online at: Sugarbeetschoolhouse.org

a space for them to make new friends, and develop strong relationships with staff.

Achievement We provide thoughtful program activities to help youth gain new knowledge, skills, abilities, build confidence, and discover who they are.

Belonging We provide a safe and inclusive environment, so that every youth feels welcome and finds a place to belong.

The Viola Project

CAMP MAGELLAN

349 Ashland Ave., River Forest, IL

Join The Viola Project in Austin Gardens this summer! The Viola Project offers innovative arts camps for girls ages 10-16 who are interested in performing Shakespeare and bringing more girl power to Oak Park. Choose from three different camps that put girls in the spotlight. We’re teaming up with Oak Park Festival Theatre and bringing you two different Macbeth camps as well as Warrior Queens, a special stage combat focused week. Campers will also get an inside look into the process and performance of Oak Park Festival’s summer season! Join us!

For more information go to www.violaproject.org, email violainfo@violaproject.org, or call (773) 349-2685

West Cook YMCA

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 708-383-5200 www.westcookymca.org BEST SUMMER EVER! There is no better way to spend a summer than enjoying outdoors with friends.

And this year, West Cook YMCA is the place for kids to be all summer long.

Relationship We facilitate relationships with and among youth, creating

June 12th – August 25th West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever!

Days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports, and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer- all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime. Plus, daily reading keeps children from falling behind over the summer, giving them a great start to the next school year!

For children ages 5-17. Camp runs weekly sessions from 9:00am – 4:00pm with available extended care from 7:00-9:00am and 4:00-7:00pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we have Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 9 of Camp Magellan. For 1-2 hours every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Dance, Drama, Arts, Creative Writing, Strong4Life, and Cooking!

For more details, visit westcookymca.org/camp or contact Elizabeth Lopez at 708-434-0230 or elopez@westcookymca.org

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Part-Time (2 – 4 hrs.)

Full-Time (6 – 11 hrs.)

Three For All (3 yrs. by 9-1-17) M,W: 10:15am–12:15pm T,Th : 9:30–11:30am

Adventure Camp (2nd – 4th gr.)

M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm Extended Care 7:00am-10:00am & 4:00pm-6:00pm

Little Explorers (4 & 5 yrs) M-Th: 9:00-11:30am

Urban Safari (5th – 8th gr.)

M-F: 10:00am – 4:00pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm Extended Care 7:00am-10:00am & 4:00pm-6:00pm

Breakfast Club (15 mos. – 2 yrs) Parent and Tot Camp M,W : 9:00–10:00 am

Summer Scene (K – 7th grade) M-F: 12:00-4:00pm Extended Care 7:00am-10:00am & 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Young Voyagers (3 yrs. - 1st gr.)

M-F: 10:00am– 4:00pm Extended Care 7:00am-10:00am & 4:00pm-6:00pm

Unforgettable Adventures from June 12th– August 25th Arts & Crafts, Games, Sports, Swimming Field Trips, Special Events, and More!

River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison Street River Forest, IL 60305 708-771-6159

www.rfcc.info

The Viola Project

School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake Street 708.298.0002 • oakpark.schoolofrock.com

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Our Mission: Making Makers

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SUMMER 2017

OAK PARK CAMPS Using the works of William Shakespeare, The Viola Project unites and empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to stand up, advocate for themselves, and demand inclusion.

The Viola Project welcomes all youth ages 10–16 who culturally identify as girls and women.

Our students are welcomed regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

All camps run from 9am–3pm Monday–Friday unless otherwise noted.

If your kids are creative, adventuresome, love nature and enjoy making REAL projects, they’ll LOVE our Summer Camp lineup!

Empowering kids through skill-building: sewing, using tools, fiber arts, knitting, crochet, hiking, fashion, gardening, canoeing, archery, drawing, painting, local history....Offered at 3 locations:

Macbeth: The Lady, the Lord and the Plot July 10–14, Oak Park

Macbeth: Ghosts, Witches and Things that go Bump in the Night

Warrior Queens August 7–11, Oak Park

July 17–21, Oak Park

REGISTER TODAY! For more information and registration, please visit violaproject.org or call 773-349-2685

• 411 Park Ave, River Forest (The Little Bits Workshop) • Thatcher Woods Pavilion in partnership with Trailside Museum • Longfellow School, Oak Park OPEF BASE Camp

FOR CAMP SCHEDULE, DETAILS & REGISTRATION GO TO:

thelittlebitsworkshop.com

Visit OakPark.com/CampGuide, for additional Summer camp info and camp links!

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OUT ABOUT Thanks to Many Hearts of Gold Hephzibah’s 2017 Heart of Gold Ball, on Saturday, March 4, was an evening of gratitude and glowing tributes for Executive Director, Mary Anne Brown, as she received the Heart of Gold Award for outstanding commitment to Hephzibah over the past 40 years. Guests stood to applaud four times throughout the evening and helped raise a record-setting $400,000 to benefit the children and families served by Hephzibah – to whom Mary Anne has devoted her heart and her career.

Bridgeport Art Center’s lovely space was packed with more than 500 guests and twinkling with fairy lights on every table, as Mark Trinka, president of Hephzibah Children’s Trust and a former board member, spoke of Mary Anne’s accomplishments and the lasting impression she leaves on the hearts of those who have worked with her.

Senator Don Harmon issued a proclamation recognizing Mary Anne as a life-long champion of children’s needs, and thanking her on behalf of children and families in the state of Illinois.

Dan Farley, a former Group Home resident, presented Mary Anne with the Heart of Gold Award.

“She let me know that she was there for me, smoothing the path ahead and keeping a watchful eye,” Farley said. “Mary Anne was a beacon of light for me then, and she continues to be on my side.”

Top: Mary Anne Brown was called “The Queen of Our Hearts” and surprised with a throne, cape and scepter, as she received the Heart of Gold Award.

Above: Dan Farley and Lita Heise, both former Hephzibah Home residents, came back to congratulate Mary Anne Below, Left: Gala Committee, many of whom have long-time ties to Hephzibah, were essential to planning and executing the event.

Left to right: John Grimes, Laura Connelly, Kathy Malpede, Kim Lutz, Gwen Tonino (Gala Chairperson), Donna Rolf, Jen Weaver, Cam Niederman, Lisa Grimes.

Center: Hephzibah staff enjoyed the occasion to celebrate.

Right: Guests enjoyed cocktails and perused silent auction offerings in the Bridgeport Art Center’s enclosed Sculpture Garden

Farley recalled the comfort she gave him when he first came to Hephzibah at age 9, during a rough, uncertain stage in his childhood. Now 21 years later, Farley has graduated from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; he lives in Madison, WI, and works as a project manager for a prominent electronic medical records vendor.

Also attending the event were former Hephzibah Home residents, all of whom have stories of how Hephzibah and Mary Anne Brown helped them navigate a critical time in their lives.

An exciting live auction kicked off the evening, including Bulls seats on the floor and premium Hamilton tickets. Bidders vied for The Sky’s the Limit package - a private helicopter tour of the city, embarking from the recently opened Vertiport facility, which was paired with dinner and wine at Eden, a restaurant launched in November by Jodi Fyfe of Paramount Events.

Hephzibah supporters helped this year’s Heart of Gold Ball exceed expectations in every way – by donating to the auction, attending the event, and sharing heart-felt messages to honor Mary Anne.

Many made generous financial contributions to ensure Hephzibah’s legacy of providing hope and help to children.

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$300/week

summer 2017

Jun. 12 - Aug. 18 MON - FRI. 9a-2p

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

349 Ashland Ave., River Forest, IL

Cooking, building, growing, playing and more will make this summer one to remember. Hands on cooking projects. We’ll also get OUTSIDE as much as possible to enjoy picnics, games, garden exploration and walking field trips, too. It’s SUMMER! Lunch & snacks provided!

REGISTER ONLINE AT: SUGARBEETSCHOOLHOUSE.ORG

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WEST COOK YMCA Camp Magellan Summer Camp 2017 Registration now open | Register by April 30th and save 10% Details and registration forms available at westcookymca.org/camp or contact Elizabeth Lopez at 708-434-0230 or elopez@westcookymca.org.

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Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, April 12, 2017

St. Edmund Catholic Parish 188 South Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 848-4417

Proclaiming the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection for over 100 Years

The Sacred Triduum & Easter Holy Thurday - April 13

7:30pm - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 9:30-11:45pm - Adoration before blessed sacrament 11:45pm - Night Prayer

Good Friday - April 14

9:00am - Morning Prayer 7:30pm - Service of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday - April 15

9:00am - Morning Prayer 11:00am - Blessing of Easter Meal in Murphy Hall 7:30pm - Service of Light

Easter Sunday - April 16

The Resurrection of our Lord Masses at 9:00am & 11:00am There is no 5:30pm Easter Sunday mass

Easter Worship!

10:30 a.m.

Good Friday Candlelight Communion 7:00 p.m.

Reach Oak Park, River Forest & Forest Park with Religion Guide Call Mary Ellen at 708/ 613-3342 to advertise.

Parkview Church

641 S. Oak Park Ave. at Jackson • 708.386.7151

PARKVIEW CHURCH

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Please join us for our Easter Celebration!

8:45 am Easter Breakfast 9:30 am Egg Hunt 9:45 am Musical Prelude Our diverse andWorship dynamic congregation 10 am welcomes you on the journey of faith.

First United First UnitedMethodist Methodist Church of Church ofOak OakPark Park 324 N. Avenue 324 N.Oak OakPark Park Ave. Oak Park, Oak Park,ILIL60302 60302 (708)383-4983 (708) 383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org www.firstUMCoakpark.org

Rev. Young-Mee Park, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 AM

Come and join us for HOLY WEEK, as we

REMEMBER CHRIST’S PASSION & VICTORY.

He gave His life and yet He lives, so that we need not fear death or suffering.

Love crucified…arose!

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. 5th Avenue (708)344-6150 Pastor Elliot Wimbush

Maundy Thursday, at 6:30pm Seder Meal and Communion Service Good Friday, at 7:00pm Tenebrae: Service of Shadows Easter Sunday, at 11:00am Morning Worship and Fellowship Hour

Need grace? Find it here…First.

Special Services for Holy Week

HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday April 9, 2017 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

With Congregational Procession & Holy Communion Maundy Thursday April 13, 2017 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Holy Communion Stripping of the altar at 7:00 p.m. only

Good Friday April 14, 2017 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 6:30 a.m.

Sunrise Service with Holy Communion 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Festival Communion

St. John Ev. Lutheran Church 305 Circle Avenue, Forest Park (708) 366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Rev. Leonard R. Payton, Pastor Rev. Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor

Thursday, April 13, 6:00 p.m., Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday Service “The Last Supper Revised” Please bring a Middle-Eastern Dish to pass, beverages will be provided.

Friday, April 14, Good Friday Service, 7:00 p.m.

“Stations of the Cross for Our Time”

Sunday, April 16, Easter Sunday Sunrise Ritual, 6:00 a.m. to 6:20 a.m.

Join us around the glowing embers and welcome the Risen Christ at the first of dawn. This is a short service of prayer (20 minutes), praise and song.

Meet us in the west yard of the church.

Easter Sunday Morning Worship Celebration is at 10:30 with special music, Easter gifts for the children, communion and the morning proclamation, “Get Over It”, preached by Pastor Marti.

Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church

405 S. Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL www. euclidavenueumc.org

708-848-7360

Celebrating 100 Years

ST. GILES PARISH INVITES YOU TO HOLY WEEK SERVICES TRIDUUM SERVICES

Forest Park Review, April 12, 2017

St. Bernardine Easter Schedule Soup for the Soul, Wednesday, April 5th 7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation, Thursday, April 6th, 7:00 p.m.

Holy Week Mass Times

Palm Sunday, April 9th Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Weekdays: April 10th, 11th, 12th Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 a.m.

Holy Thursday, April 13

Morning Prayer - 8:30 a.m.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30 p.m.

Adoration until Midnight Night Prayer - 11:45 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 13th

Good Friday, April 14

Morning Prayer - 8:30 a.m.

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3:00 p.m.

Living Stations of the Cross - 7:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 15

Morning Prayer - 8:30 a.m.

Blessing of Easter Food - 11:00 a.m. in Church Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter - 7:30 p.m.

Initiation of New Members, Reception following (No 4:30 p.m. Mass)

Easter Sunday Masses, April 16

Sunrise - 6:00 a.m. (Outdoors, Weather Permitting) 7:45, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in Church 10:00 a.m. Family Mass in Gym (No 5:00 p.m. Mass)

Rev. Carl Morello, Pastor

1045 N. Columbian • Oak Park, IL 60302 • 708-383-3430 • www.stgilesparish.org Two blocks south of North Avenue - Three blocks east of Oak Park Avenue

Happy Easter!

Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.

Foot Washing & Eucharistic Procession; Adoration until midnight

Good Friday, April 14th

Stations of the Cross at 3:00 p.m.

Confessions 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday, April 15th Blessing of Food at 12 noon Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16th

Masses at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

7246 W. Harrison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-0839

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his is a moment to celebrate. With Forest Park in the lead, villages across Proviso Township last week broke free of the political machines that have, for decades, controlled and laid low our public high schools. The parent-led, grassroots movement of Proviso Together swept this critical election and now its representatives have full control of this school board.

Two things: First, the battle is not over. Political forces regroup. Expect a highly contested election in two years.

And second, while winning the election is energizing, don’t stop paying attention, don’t stop showing up, don’t assume this new board won’t make mistakes. The issues facing this district are complex. There are no quick fixes. The foundation schools that feed this district are largely broken and some are still politically controlled. When expected failure is removed as an option, the faculty is still unproven. Parents have proven they can elect; now they have to prove assertive as ongoing advocates. Winning is heady; this new board needs to show it can manage from a position of full control.

We’re hopeful, not giddy. Time to work.

Forward, not back

On a single ballot last week, Forest Park got a look at its last-gasp past and at its open-ended future. And both views were provided courtesy of our long-abused and abusive Proviso High Schools.

Astoundingly, 89 percent of Forest Park voters backed the progressive parent-led revolution of the Proviso Together slate. And 300 more voters turned out in Forest Park than four years ago, the last non-mayoral race. Those are the numbers that secured the sweep for Proviso Together.

Those are the numbers that dropped the hammer on the politically connected incumbents and drove them from power.

On the very same ballot, Forest Parkers, many of them confused over just what the three peculiar advisory referenda were all about, were asked if the village should work “to remove the Forest Park students from Proviso High School District 209.” In addition to being astoundingly oddly worded, this advisory vote was merely a placeholder intended to clog out a legitimate ballot initiative on video gaming. And the political gamesmanship of the village’s old-guard pols worked on that front. There was no room left on the ballot for a gaming vote.

But the contrast in the two ballot measures was profound. Mark Hosty, former village commissioner, bar owner/manager, gaming proponent, and once a voice for the impossible notion of Forest Park seceding from the Proviso schools, put forward the retro and isolationist advisory referendum on leaving the district. That is a mindset that has only damaged Forest Park over the decades, and it offers no path forward.

Then consider that Forest Park’s new wave leadership — non-political, pragmatic, idealistic — birthed the grassroots movement that put three progressive leaders on the D209 board two years ago and now has replaced the final four holdovers of a gloomy past.

We choose new. New alliances. New determination. New focus on the future. And we wait hopefully for “new” to stretch out across Forest Park, to reset our thinking and our future.

Celebrating 100 Years

OPINION A Spring Break from the routine

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hile I am too old for Spring Break in Daytona or South Padre or Cancun, I am not too old for Spring Break.

Sedona, Arizona is a weird town. It has the same sort of hippies-turnedyuppies-turned rich vibe as Oak Park — expensive folk art and herbal-scented acupuncture and smug leaflets aplenty. The scenery, though, is a lot better. It’s what a tour guide to Mars would look like, if Mars had scrub brush and cactuses. We spent a couple of days there at the front end of the trip. Hiked up something called Devil’s Bridge, which is the sort of terrifying and breathtaking natural rock formation that would have collapsed out from under my hero, Wile E. Coyote, the instant he reached the center. With this indisputable video evidence of disaster lodged firmly in my brain, I was reticent to walk across the bridge after hiking three miles out to it, until it was pointed out to me that dying in the manner of the great Wile E. would be a proud death for me. This being true, I did, and it was worth it.

We also went kayaking. I have done this once or twice, but on a lake or the Gulf of Mexico, not a river. The river is different. There’s no need to steer, really.

From the river’s point of view, you’re basically big litter. You have a paddle to make minute adjustments, but mostly it’s a ride. My favorite part of the kayak trip was when the guy who drove us in a van to the launch point explained that the river was “Not that high right now. It’s moving at 363 cubic feet per second. A cubic foot is about the size of a basketball. So just imagine 363 basketballs moving past you every second, and that’s how fast the river is going.”

I have what I would consider a normal amount of experience with basketballs, and I’m not sure he could have given me a less useful measure. A river of basketballs passing at 363 of them per second?

Why not just tell me that the trip length is .00000000000850539 light years? I have no idea how fast 363 basketballs a second is. You could tell me that Niagara Falls flows at that rate and I wouldn’t argue. You could also tell me that’s the flow rate of an elementary school drinking fountain. It would have genuinely been more helpful if he had just made up a word. “The river flows at 11 limfrads per zimbu. That’s pretty light.” I’d have focused on “pretty light” and been fine.

I asked about what a normal number of basketballs was. “A month ago it was twelve hundred basketballs per second, and we had to close the tour for a few days.” Valuable context there, pal.

After Sedona, we rolled northeast. I had long wanted to see Meteor Crater, which even I cannot describe justly. I thought it would be cool to see a crater. It was. I was not — am not — able to describe the size of this crater. It would take several billion basketballs to fill it. The visitor center has a very satisfying computer program wherein you can simulate the destruction of Earth with various celestial projectiles; also enjoyable.

We then pointed the rented Santa Fe toward America’s most gloriously pointless tourist attraction: Four Corners Monument. Four Corners is the spot where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona intersect, and it is 250 miles from anywhere significant. The good news is, the 500-mile trip is spectacular.

The Arizona side is a Navajo reservation that looks like a cross between a Roadrunner cartoon and Mars. It is completely unearthly and breathtakingly gorgeous. The New Mexico side — Route 64, the “high road” — crosses about 20 different environments: mountain peaks, farmland, rolling hills, desert, vineyards, used-to-be-underthe-sea, quarries, plains, high plains … you get the idea.

A+ Spring Break, even without shots and wet Tshirts.

ALAN

BROUILETTE

I was not —

am not — able to describe the size of this crater. It would take several billion basketballs to fill it.

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O P I N I O N

The Donald’s signature is quite revealing This handwriting analysis is made from a sample of Donald Trump’s signature taken from the internet. Unfortunately, the signature is the only writing sample available so this analysis will be based totally on this signature. resident Donald Trump’s writing is large, very heavy, illegible, upright, and filled with sharp angles, and these writing characteristics reveal a good deal, but not everything, about the President’s personality, talents, and character.

The large signature shows that he has a very high opinion of himself and often feels superior to others. He has considerable personal pride and has a great need to be in authority, and to be recognized by others. The Donald has significant self-confidence and is ambitious, egotistical, and vain. He is bold and not afraid to accept challenges.

Courtesy of Wikipedia.com He cannot tolerate being overlooked, and has a deep desire for greatness. Mr. Trump is impressed by others who have wealth and power, and he desires to be even greater. He wants to dominate and impress others so he shows off. He is arrogant, boastful, and has feelings of grandeur.

President Trump’s writing is extremely heavy and thick and this suggests that he is independent, firm, obstinate, rigid, and very secretive. He exaggerates his own importance and loves being in the limelight. He is realistic and practical but very stubborn.

Donald has incredible energy, vitality, tenacity, and willpower,

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equally involved with mental health since she works at a Dairy Queen. There is supposed to be a picture of these lovely young ladies somewhere, but unfortunately I am unable to locate it. Maybe next week.

For your gardening needs, remember Empowering Gardens, 7730 W. Madison St. This garden shop is a 501c(3) nonprofit Illinois corporation. With the support of patrons, this community retail garden center (and soon-to-be gift shop) will create job opportunities for people with disabilities.

You can visit the garden center or mail a check to Empowering Gardens Inc., P.O. Box 2161, Oak Park, 60303. You’re invited to visit subscribe to Talk of the town their website and their monthly gardening tips. You are also invited to “like” them on Facebook. You couldn’t spend your garden money in a better place.

Another jewel in the crown of Forest Park is our outstanding library. On Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. our local author and historian (and Forest Park Review columnist), John Rice, will examine the June 22, 1918 train tragedy that killed so many circus animals and performers. Have you etery?? seen the circus graves at Woodlawn cemetery? uidee The two stone elephants guide he th you to the section where the people are buried.

A timely pamphlet at the library discusses mosquitos and mosquitohern orth borne diseases found in northern phlet amp Illinois. An informative pamphlet P ark Public is available at the Forest Park cusseed in Library. Some diseases discussed us, Viru the pamphlet are West Nilee Virus, s,, quitos, which cycles between mosquitos, humans and other animals. Crows and blue jays are especially vulnerable, as are eagles. Several years ago the virus exploded in our area and blue jays and crows are still rarely seen. Such plagues as malaria and yellow fever, on

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and he is fearless and not afraid to accept challenges.

He is very determined and has the ability to make decisions. Unfortunately, he is also obstinate, irritable, impulsive, aggressive, and desires to have his own way without due thought to the consequences.

The President’s writing is filled with sharp angles and this shows that he has a sharp mind.

He is a very intelligent man and is decisive, conscientious, determined, and goal-directed but has many inner conflicts.

Donald is intolerant, suspicious, domineering, uncompromising, and lacking in sympathy and empathy.

Mr. Trump’s script is very illegible, meaning that he is secretive, individualistic and living in a world of his own ideas.

He does not conform to set patterns and is suspicious, inconsiderate, and mistrusting. He is dealing with significant emotional confusion and neurotic fear. Despite being verbose, he is really emotionally detached, reticent, and inhibited.

So President Trump is an enigma! He is bright, talented, charming, and charismatic, but he is also a conflicted and confused individual, who appears to be unwilling or unable to accept counsel or guidance. While he has intelligence and motivation, wisdom, patience, compassion, and common sense appear to be lacking.

Dr. James Murray is a certified graphoanalyst. He wrote a column on handwriting analysis for 31 years in the Forest Park Review and also in Wednesday Journal (for a time). Dr. Murray is a retired school social worker for the Forest Park Public Schools and resides in Forest Park.

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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 Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

Presbyterian

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Child care available 9-11am

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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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

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

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

We behold the Christ in you.

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays

April 11-14 Theravadin Mew Year 11-18 Pesach (Passover) 13 Maundy Thursday 14 Holy Friday Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) Good Friday 16 Easter Pascha (Easter)

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

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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 May 15, 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, April 26, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-17-DRC: 6602 Roosevelt Road, Shanita Straw

Shanita Straw, Applicant, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 7-7-9 (H) (1) and Section 7-7-15 (C) (1) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which sections requires that permanent window signs must limit the number of items of information to no more than six (6) items and that permanent window signage shall occupy no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the surface of each window area, respectively, to allow eleven (11) items of information in the window area and to allow more than twenty-five (25%) of the window area to be covered at the premises commonly known as 6602 Roosevelt Road.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of April, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/12/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, April 26, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Cal. No. 05-17-Z: 1116 Lake Street, LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC, Applicant, requests a variation from Section 3.9.3 (F) (2) (e) of the Transit-Related Retail Overlay District use restrictions, which section prohibits office uses from locating on the ground floor of buildings within 50 feet of a street line, to allow a general office use (The Emerson Leasing Office) on the ground floor of the building within 50 feet of a street line at 1116 Lake Street. The Emerson Leasing Office would be a temporary use for the Emerson, a new 270 unit mixed-use building located at 1132 and 1135 Westgate.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of April, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 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: 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

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Cal. No. 05-17-DRC: 812 Madison Street, Sugar Beet Co-op Sugar Beet Co-op, Applicant, is requesting a variation from Section 7-7-15 (B) (1) (c) of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, which section requires that projecting signs located in a Corridor Commercial Sign Overlay District and fronting on Madison Street shall not exceed 24 square feet in area, in order to erect an approximately 28.3 square foot projecting sign at the premises commonly known as 812 Madison Street.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of April, 2017 Published in Wednesday Journal 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: D17150264 on March 29, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of LMH COACHING AND CONSULTING with the business located at: 832 S WESLEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: LINDSAY M HAMMER 832 S WESLEY AVE OAK PARK, IL 60304

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the Piping Replacement at The Oak Park Conservatory at 615 Garfield St. in Oak Park. The project consists of the removal of existing piping and installation of new copper heating distribution piping and valves.

The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time) on Friday, May 5th, 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, April 14th, 2017. A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at (Chicago time) on Friday, May 5th, 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois.

The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, April 14th, 2017.

A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Wednesday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at 615 Garfield St, Oak Park, IL 60304. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop. org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@pdop.org or (708) 725-2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St Oak Park, IL 60302

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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: D17150314 on April 3, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of SHOREWOOD STUDIO with the business located at: 1155 S. ELMWOOD AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KYLIE STANLEY LARSON 1155 S. ELMWOOD AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60304

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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 PLAC E C ON D OM IN IU M 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

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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

AS OF MARCH 1, 2007, GSAMP TRUST 2007-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.LISA ROCHE A/K/A LISA C. ROCHE A/K/A LISA CIEPLECHOWICZ, MICHAEL ROCHE A/K/ A MICHAEL E. ROCHE, 101 NORTH OAK PARK, LLC Defendants 10 CH 04218 616 S. OAK PARK 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 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 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 616 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-208-005.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $815,289.08.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1496007.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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I718114 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 I718070 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK N.A. FKA FIRSTAR BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOEANN PEOPLES A/K/A JOE ANN PEOPLES, A/K/A JOANN PEOPLES, A/K/A JOANNE PEOPLES, RUBY J. FOUNTAIN, LEE ANDREW FOUNTAIN, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 04 CH 2810 500 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 500 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-418-0090000.

The real estate is improved with a 2 unit home white frame blue trim; with a detached 2 car garage.

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

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(24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number 9281.

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.

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Commonly known as 1922 S. 9TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-415-0230000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-07345.

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.

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.

I716424

IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2002-3 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-3 Plaintiff, -v.TERRELL JONES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ETHEL MAE JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ETHEL MAE JONES (DECEASED), SHERRY JONES, CAROLYN OLIVER, GERALD JONES, GLORIA JONES, ANTHONY JONES, IKE JONES, DAVID WILLIAMS, DARRYL JONES Defendants 16 CH 002662 409 S. 6TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 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 409 S. 6TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-319-0050000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TEMIKA TURNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EVANGELINE JONES, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVANGELINE JONES (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 008840 1922 S. 9TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR

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Mortgage rates are accurate as of Monday afternoon. Due to the fluctuation of mortgage rates, the rates may vary before publication. Contact your mortgage lender for complete details. Mortgage rates vary in APR and other qualifying factors.

To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342 (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00776.

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.

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.

I716165 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION KIRKLAND FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.VIVIENNE J. BAILEY, COLONIAL COMMONS OF FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 01739 1116 DES PLAINES AVENUE Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 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 1116 DES PLAINES AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-313-0270000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $281,941.53.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other

lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1640276.

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.

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.

I716468 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

NANCY M. CREDI AKA NANCY

MELINDA CREDI; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11298 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 15, 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. 15-01-103-036-0000.

Commonly known as 1452 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305.

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. 16-022259 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I719193 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT F. WHITLOW, IF ANY, ROBERT F. WHITLOW, CATECE SANDERS, KENZIE WHITLOW, 320 CIRCLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, SUZIE KING, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ROBERT F WHITLOW Defendants 13 CH 15459 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602 FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 320 CIRCLE AVE APT 602, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-434-0501052.

The real estate is improved with a

condominium midrise.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number 8218.

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.

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