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District 91 Supt. Cavallo promotes year-round school
‘State of the District’ speech also addresses low test scores By JOHN RICE
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istrict 91 Superintendent Louis Cavallo addressed the district’s disappointing PARCC test scores, implementing the iDiscover program to replace study hall and the possibility of the district adopting a year-round schedule on April 11 as he delivered his “State of the District Address” at Betsy Ross School, with about 40 in attendance, including parents, staff and board members. “I’m a big fan of year-round school,” Cavallo said. “There are a lot of benefits and it makes a ton of sense.” He led off the address, though, using a PowerPoint presentation to describe the district’s current state. He told attendees that the district’s core values come from the community and posed the question, “What’s important for Forest Park?” For several parents, the most important problem was the amount spent per student, in light of the scores on the statewide PARCC exam. “No one was pleased with our results,” Cavallo acknowledged. See STATE OF THE DISTRICT on page 4
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SWEET MAGIC: The newly remodeled Ferrara Pan Candy store on Harrison Street is open again.
Ferrara candy store celebrates grand reopening Nostalgic setting gets a facelift for the first time in three decades By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Sylvia Avila, who has worked at the Ferrara Candy Company’s outlet store at 7301 Harrison St. for 35 years, and
Carmen Montano, who has been selling Lemonheads and Chewy Redhots at the location for 21 years, did the ribbon cutting at the grand reopening of the iconic little store that sells over 200,000 pounds of candy a year.
John Conversa, Ferrara’s director of manufacturing in the U.S., said the store had been closed for several weeks for remodeling. See CANDY STORE on page 11
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The ghosts of springtime past
’m too exhausted from Easter weekend to write a fresh column. Holy Week used to be tiring from attending so many church services. Now we’ve become heathens who are tired from too much fun. We observed Holy Thursday by celebrating a birthday at Gaetano’s. It wasn’t exactly the agony in the garden, unless you consider an overdose of tiramisu to be painful. Good Friday was officially a no-fun day growing up. This year, I did much merrymaking with my Friday gang at a house on Hannah. We had a real reason to celebrate. One of us had landed a full-time job designing kitchens and bathrooms. The job came with health insurance and, dare I say, a pension plan. Holy Saturday used to be another day to spend in church. Instead, we tackled the lawn. Then we went to my son’s house to watch him paint. While there, we mowed his grass and put together
a couple of gourmet meals from the stuff we found in his refrigerator. Sunday was kind of like going to church. There was organ music and much singing. We did a lot sitting and standing and the pews were packed. It’s unfortunate the Cubs lost 6-1, but did you know the craft beer only costs $.50 more than the crappy stuff ? Beyond our little family, signs of Spring abound in Forest Park — most of them are encouraging. For a town that suffered declining home values, there’s a healthy level of rehabbing and new home construction in progress. More Forest Parkers are going green, cutting grass with those old-fangled push mowers. Homeowners with shaded lawns are making the tough choice between planting grass seed and doing the comb-over, or using sod as a toupee to cover the mud. Beltless punks with baggy pants are once again walking down the middle of the street, defying motorists. I
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Cars are clean
again, sidewalks are being swept and some extremists are even washing their windows.
saw one of them accidentally walk right into a parked car — made my day. Holes are appearing among the storefronts on Madison Street — in the pavement of our streets, and our garden hose springs new ones every year. Trees are blossoming, puddles are widening and an Easter bunny has taken up residence in my backyard. Grills are being fired up, bike tires are getting pumped up and TVs are finally being turned off. Thanks to the return of sunshine, some of us are sprucing up our ghost-like appearance with a little third-degree burn. Cars are clean again, sidewalks are being swept and some extremists are even washing their windows. Restaurants have opened up their sidewalk seating, park benches are being used again and lounging on lawn chairs has replaced collapsing on sofas. Some of us are sore from yard work and playing sports. But it’s that good kind of springtime soreness that reminds us: Hey, my arms and legs still work! ■ 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.
Surprise results from D209 race financial disclosures Proviso Together raised $20K more than their opponents By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter
Recent campaign finance disclosures reveal Proviso Together, the political action committee that backed four winning candidates in the April 4 District 209 school board election, out-raised its competitor, Proviso First, by nearly $20,000. The documents, which cover fundraising from Jan. 1 through March 31, add financial context to an election that saw the Proviso Together slate sweep the four open seats on the District 209 Board of Education. The quarterly filings confirm comments made by Proviso Together’s chairperson Connie Brown to the Review in March saying her committee had received dozens of small donations. Proviso Together reported $44,461.37 in contributions in its required quarterly filing, with an additional $5,835 in in-kind contributions. Proviso First disclosed $24,500.50. Their filing shows an additional $844.40 in in-kind contributions. The two political action committees formed in early 2017. As a result, their first
quarterly reports were not required to be filed until after the spring election in early April. In the run-up to local elections, the Illinois State Board of Elections requires only contributions more than $1,000 — so-called A-1 gifts — to be disclosed. Smaller donations are not reported until ballots are cast and leave electionwatchers unable to know exactly how much each committee has in funds. As reported by the Review in March, WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer Proviso First had a large advantage in A-1 SURGING AHEAD: Dorothy Gillian reads off contributions, showing $16,000 in funds. Proviso Together had reported just $2,000 early precincts indicating a lead for the Proviso Together candidates at McGaffers in A-1 contributions. But the most recent Proviso Together Saloon on April 4. report shows 147 itemized donations — donations from residents and businesses in ranging from $10 to $800 — from businesses, residents, and the candidates them- several communities, including the city of selves. The donations are geographically Chicago, Westchester, Berkeley, Elmhurst diverse, with funds coming from communi- and Melrose Park, among others. The Proties across the Chicago suburbs, including viso First candidates also contributed to the Forest Park, Hazel Crest, Maywood, West- committee. There is a $480.25 contribution from a chester, Elmhurst, Brookfield, and Naperville, among others. The bulk, however, are Washington D.C. man, Chris Gallaway, and Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarfrom Forest Park. Proviso First’s filing shows 19 itemized brough gave $720.37.
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D91 board discusses budgets, summer school programs State impasse forces district to make tentative, conservative projections By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter
W
hile legislators in the state struggle to develop a working budget, District 91 continues as best they can to work conservatively within a budget and begin making tentative financial plans for the next fiscal year. At the district’s regular school board meeting on April 13, Ed Brophy, assistant superintendent of operations, updated the board on the status of district finances since his last report in February. He previously noted Illinois was behind on making roughly $350,000 in mandated categorical grant payments to the district, and the total owed to the district is now approximately $536,000. In February, Brophy shared the importance of the district’s reserve funds helping keep finances afloat during the state budget crisis and mentioned the district would most likely receive less than 50 percent of payments on time by the end of the fiscal year. This time, he said it looks as though there will be at least a few payments made by the end of the fiscal year. “Our budgeted revenue for our education fund is $12.5 million. Because we have not gotten any of the payments of our mandated categorical grants, there is the possibility that we could actually fall short of that, so I want you to know that now,” said Brophy, who added that he is working on scheduling a district finance meeting to adjust the district’s fund balance and travel expense policies to make sure expectations are clearly outlined in both for the future. He also noted a tentative district budget would be presented to the board in July with a pro-rated allocation for general state aid. “That’s the only state revenue we’re going to budget in our tentative budget,” he said. “Because we haven’t gotten any revenue this year, we might as well see what it looks like because we can change it before we adopt it in September of next fiscal year.”
Summer school In his monthly report, Superintendent Louis Cavallo told the board that after working to finalize plans for this year’s summer school program, the agenda would be slated for board approval at next month’s board meeting. Cavallo said summer school this year will have a “laser focus” on students with Tier 3, or high priority, behavioral and educational needs. The goal will be for faculty to adhere to strict assessments that continue well into the fall months to more accurately track student progress and not allow it to decline with the start of a new school year. Additionally, he mentioned that a director with the West Cook YMCA — based in Oak
Park but also serving District 91 families — approached him a few weeks back to see if the district would be willing to participate in special summer education programs through special grant funding in conjunction with the YMCA and neighboring school districts in Oak Park and River Forest. While the summer school program for the district is already staffed and ready to go, Cavallo expressed his interest in exploring the program for 2018. “The things I like about this is that it’s very structured on what’s going to occur, between social time, a 90-minute block for literacy, 90-minute block for math and then 120 minutes of enrichment,” he said. “[This] includes many things we hear parents talking about, including leadership development, STEM, the arts, health and fitness.” Cavallo told the board that while much of the grant funding and resources provided by the YMCA would be specifically slated
for Title I programs, the YMCA would explore the possibility of collaborating with high population schools in the Oak Park/River Forest neighborhoods out of sheer necessity.
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Supt. Louis Cavallo would like to see yearround schools in District 91.
STATE OF THE DISTRICT
Forest Park and mentioned the district’s revamped website and the launch of a D91 Mobile App to provide alerts to parents. He also emphasized old-fashioned, faceto-face dialogue with parents, including the opportunity to meet with him during from page 1 “Coffees with Cavallo” and speaking di“We did not do well. We need to decide what rectly to teachers at parent-teacher conwe’re going to do about it.” He pointed out, ferences. though, that D91 students Cavallo then introduced did better than over half the Assistant Superintendent school districts in Illinois. Ed Brophy to provide an After discussing the overview of the district’s PARCC scores, Cavallo fofinances. Brophy noted that cused on improvements to the district’s expenditure the curriculum. He spoke of per pupil was higher than opportunities for extended the state average but noted, learning beyond the class“We stretch your dollars as room and cited the program far as we can.” that enabled Forest Park The district’s reserves, students to correspond with he added, are not as high as their counterparts from ruthey used to be. ral Vermont. He also com“We spent down our remended the “shark tank” serves by paying off loans class that replaced study hall. early and not taking on new LOUIS CAVALLO Groups of students work todebt,” he said, noting he was D91 Superintendent gether to create their own proud that the renovation of companies and products. Betsy Ross was paid for with He described how the discash on hand. trict is using technology to However, the budget teach 21st-century skills to impasse in Springfield is the students, advocating the threatening the financial use of Chromebooks and allowing stu- stability of school districts across the dents to take them home. He lauded the state and is affecting District 91’s bottom district’s multi-tiered system of support line as well. for students who were struggling. “There’s a need for some belt-tightenCavallo moved on to engaging the com- ing,” Brophy said. “A lot of districts are munity. He celebrated the success of the in dire financial trouble and we have to “Back to School” 5K race for adults and make sure our reserves don’t go too low.” kids and said it would be held again on After the presentations, Dr. Cavallo Aug. 12. He stated that the district’s news- conducted a Q&A with the public. The letter is mailed out to every household in first question was from a parent asking
Targeting test scores
“We did not do well. We need to decide what we’re going to do about it it.”
As done each year, the school board had the opportunity to evaluate Cavallo on a scale of 1-4 on 10 different criteria in his role as superintendent, 1 being unsatisfactory and 4 being excellent. According to board President Mary Win Connor overall, Cavallo received an average score of 3.29 from board members. Other board meeting minutes to note: • All board members (except for Kim Rostello, who was absent), approved June 2 as the official school closing date, should the district not have to use any emergency closing days.
why there isn’t any foreign language component to the district curriculum. Cavallo explained there wasn’t enough time in the school day for foreign language instruction. He stated that the district offers af after-school language courses that attract a small core group of parents and students. However, another parent countered that there’s an interest and need for foreign language classes starting in kindergarten. Parents also expressed the need for a summer enrichment program. Cavallo said they’ve tried it in the past and only had two kids sign up. The West Cook YMCA had recently called, he noted, and proposed partnering with D91 to provide an enrichment program. Cavallo said he was encouraged by the call and hopes this will become a reality. Finally, some of the parents were concerned about student retention. “Most leave out of concern for the high school,” Cavallo admitted, “but I’ve never been more optimistic about the high school.” He cited the victory of the Proviso Together candidates and the sweeping improvements they are already implementing at the Proviso high schools as cause for optimism.
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Forest Park officials moved a step closer to transferring 911 dispatch duties to a consolidated dispatch operation at the April 10 village council meeting, voting unanimously to approve a resolution terminating the Village of Forest Park Emergency Telephone System Board. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said the move clears the way for the village’s 911 calls to start going to the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) in early May. The April 10 action is the latest step in a process that began in September when the village council capitulated to a state mandate and voted 4-1 to close its 911 center and join the WSCDC, which is also known as WESCOM. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the consolidated dispatch law on June 29, 2015, after it was passed by the Illinois General Assembly earlier that year. The law requires municipalities throughout the state with populations of less than 25,000 to consolidate their dispatch operations by mid-2017. Forest Park officials contended in September that the law unfairly targets municipalities with established 911 centers, primarily in suburban Chicago, by forcing them to merge operations with other communities to create a center or join an existing center. Commissioner Tom Mannix’s comments April 10 indicate he still holds that sentiment. “This is a mandate forced down the throats of local governments by our illustrious General Assembly and governor,” he said. “We as a village had no choice in the matter.” Noting that Forest Park risked losing $175,000 annually in 911 funding from the state, he added, “Our hand was forced” by what he called “an unfunded mandate.” Gillian explained that the $175,000 from the state helped with the estimated $1 million 911 dispatch operations budget when calls came directly to Forest Park and the village will continue to receive the financial benefit after joining WSCDC. But instead of going directly to the village, the $175,000 will be allocated to the WSCDC. “The money will still come to us but through a back door,” Gillian explained. He also estimated the cost of 911 operations will be higher under the consolidated operation but for only the “first year or two.” “Eventually we’ll see savings, allegedly,” he added. Looking for something positive, Commissioner Joseph Byrnes noted that the WSCDC had hired all of the Forest Park dispatchers who expressed interest in continu-
ing employment. Gillian clarified that all dispatchers who were displaced have been either retained by the village in another capacity or hired by WSCDC. “The greatest news for all of us is that none of our employees wound up losing a job,” Mayor Anthony Calderone said. In addition, Gillian said, the WSCDC will schedule at least one former Forest Park dispatcher on every shift. “If there’s something unfamiliar to them, one of our people will be there to help explain,” he noted. “We felt that would be a big plus for our community and for our first responders.” Gillian said the changeover was planned for mid-April but coordinating “a ton of moving parts” has caused a delay. “A lot of it has to do with training,” he said. “Not only training our dispatchers who are leaving here to work at WESCOM but also to train their people who are coming in to work our overnight shifts.” He said the weather prevented Chicago Communications, the main contractor, from installing equipment on tops of municipal water towers. “From what I understand, they’re the company that does this work all over the state and everybody’s doing it at the same time because of the state mandate,” he added. Gillian said calls to the village’s nonemergency number will still be answered in Forest Park and the police station will be staffed around the clock seven days a week. “Going through this process, the most important things for the village are that our residents will see no difference in the level of service they expect to receive in an emergency and, just as importantly, our first responders will see no difference in the level of service they expect to receive in an emergency,” Gillian explained. “Realistically, when a Forest Park resident calls 911, they will see no difference. The call might even be answered by one of our current dispatchers since all five of our dispatchers have been hired by WSCDC. “The only thing that might be different is the dispatcher asking what town an address is in because there are a few duplicate addresses in other suburbs served and Forest Park.” Calderone gave similar assurances that the changeover would be seamless. “Our residents and business community are not going to experience any change in service,” he said. “If you call 911, your call will be professionally answered and professionally attended to.” Gillian said existing partnership agreements with Oak Park and River Forest was a factor in the decision to go with WESCOM, as was the fact that Forest Park shares a majority of boundaries with those villages.
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Vehicle break-ins
A Waukegan man, arrested in Chicago on April 2, has led to the recovery of two fire-
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 and firefighters responded to Piggyback Tavern, 410 Circle Ave., on April 11 about 4:40 a.m. after an employee from a nearby business called to report a fire. Firefighters reported observing large flames inside the south kitchen of the restaurant and a large amount of smoke billowing from exhaust fans on the south side of the building. Emergency personnel began contacting and evacuating residents of the Tuscan Lofts condominiums above the restaurant, while firefighters from Forest Park, Oak Park, North Riverside and River Forest forced entry into the building and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported and damage appeared to be confined to the restaurant kitchen area.
200 bucks, gone A 36-year-old Forest Park man contacted police on April 10 to report that he’d just inadvertently tossed away $200. It wasn’t cash that the man lost. Rather, the man had a winning lottery ticket worth $200 that he was attempting to redeem at Thorntons gas station, 601 Harlem Ave., that day about 10:30 a.m. A clerk at the gas station told the man they weren’t able to redeem the ticket because of the amount, and the man mistakenly tossed the ticket to the side and left the store before realizing what he’d done. By the time he went back, the ticket was gone. A review of internal store surveillance cameras showed that an unknown Pace employee picked up the ticket and left the store, according to police. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, April 10-16, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.
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■■A 19-year-old man called police on April 12 to report that someone had broken into his 2002 Saturn, which was parked in the CTA commuter lot on Van Buren Street. The victim told police he parked the car about 9:10 a.m. and got on the train to go to school. When he arrived back at the vehicle, he found that someone had smashed out a passenger side window with a piece of concrete and removed his Soundstream radio from the dashboard. The total value of the radio was about $215. The glove box was also ransacked, and its contents were scattered on the passenger seat. ■■A resident of the 7200 block of Adams Street contacted police to report that sometime between 11:30 a.m. and noon on April 8 someone entered his 2014 Ford Focus and removed a black computer bag containing a Microsoft Surface tablet and several books. Police said there were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle.
arms stolen from a Forest Park home. Joshua Porter was in possession of one of the handguns when he was arrested by Chicago police, and fingerprint evidence left at the scene of the Forest Park home burglary matched Porter’s fingerprints, police said. He later admitted to the burglary, and Forest Park police say they have now cleared three other burglaries in the village in December 2016 and January 2017. Porter also is a suspect in a December burglary in Oak Park, police said. Porter is being held at Cook County Jail awaiting trial, with his bond set at $75,000.
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An armed man wearing a blue surgical mask over his face robbed Cricket Wireless, 1215 Harlem Ave., on April 12, taking cash from the register before fleeing the scene. According to the police report, the offender entered the store about 6:55 p.m. and began looking at merchandise before motioning to his waistband and pointing toward a black semiautomatic gun, saying, “Unless you want me to shoot you, give me all the money.” The clerk gave the offender money from the register and the offender went out the door while the clerk locked herself in a back room and called police. The offender was described as a slim black male, about 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-1, wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and a dark red or burgundy checkered shirt under the sweatshirt. The offender looked to be in his 20s. Berwyn police informed Forest Park that a Metro PCS store at 6348 Cermak Road was also the victim of an armed robbery and that the offender description was nearly identical to the Forest Park incident.
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Friday, April 21 from 2 to 5 p.m., Joseph Business School, Living Word Christian Center: The 2017 Business Opportunity Expo is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center. Admission to the expo is free, but registration is required. Register at JBS.edu and click on the events tab. The Business Opportunity Expo is part of the two-day Missions & Marketplace Conference, featuring ministry and marketplace leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world. For additional conference information, visit mm.billwinston.org. For questions, call The Joseph Center at 708-697-6234. 7600 W. Roosevelt Road.
Author appearances this weekend at Centuries & Sleuths: Saturday, April 22 11 a.m., Sisters in Crime, Linda Keen, author of Basic Disaster Response Skills 2 p.m., Carlene O’Connor, author of Murder at an Irish Wedding and Murder in an Irish Village Sunday, April 23 2 p.m., Justin Gordon, author of Holocaust Postal History: Harrowing Journeys Revealed through the Letters & Cards of Victims.
Earth Day Saturday, April 22 from 2 to 3 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Teen Room: Commit to do one thing to help save the environment. Your goals will be showcased in a mural.
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Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., Schauer Hardware: Schauer is hosting a Ladies’ Night at their store, 7449 Madison St.
Shakespeare in Love Wednesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Forest Park Community Center: The Mohr Center is planning a trip to Navy Pier’s Shakespeare Theater for Shakespeare in Love, a stage version of the Oscar-winning romantic comedy, a fictionalized version of the early part of Shakespeare’s career, followed by a 30-minute discussion with the cast. Lunch beforehand at Bubba Gump’s on Navy Pier. Cost (lunch included) is $89 (resident) $93 (non-resident). Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.
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Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m., Madison Street: Visit 16+ locations while tasting wine and locally prepared small bites. Bonus bottle of wine of your choice included. Pay for reservations for you or your group online, call the Chamber of Commerce office and charge it, or visit Famous Liquors in Forest Park. However you reserve your spot, you or your group’s name will be added to our paid reservation list. Then on April 22 between 12:15 and 3 p.m., sign in at Forest Park National Bank.
Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., Skylite West Banquets, Berwyn: The St. Bernardine Women’s Club hosts its annual spring night out, Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Wear your favorite baseball gear or team colors. Cocktails at 6:30, followed by dinner. RSVP by April 20. Tickets $35 ($40 after April 20). Grand Raffle and two other raffles. 7117 Ogden Ave., Berwyn. For more, contact Janet Scodius at stbernwc@yahoo.com.
Career Fair Friday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, Living Word Christian Center Exhibition Hall: Living Word’s Joseph Business School is hosting a free career fair. Both entry-level job seekers and career professionals will find a variety of employment opportunities available. 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park. Doors open at 8 a.m., fair entry begins at 9. All job seekers are required to register at mm.billwinston. org or call 866-816-4653. For more information, visit www.jbs.edu or call 708-697-6200.
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D209 Community Forum Thursday, April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Proviso Math and Science Academy: District 209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez will present elements of the strategic plan being developed. The participation of Proviso Township residents is encouraged. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Cynthia Moreno, cmoreno@pths209.org. 8601 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park.
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Rummage Sale Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Forest Park American Legion Post 414: Rent a table for only $15 and sell your unwanted items. Space is limited so reserve your table today. 500 Circle Ave., Forest Park. Call 708-366-1929 or email fpal414@hotmail.com.
Help the Park District of Forest Park receive $20,000 as part of #MeetMeAtThePark. Log on once a day and vote through the end of April. The grant is being offered by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the Walt Disney Company. 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. www.nrpa.org/beinspired #BeInspired.
CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.
Family Garage Sale and Flea Market Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Park: The park district parking lot will be turned into Forest Park’s very own community-wide garage sale and flea marmar ket. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required in order to reserve your space. Tables are limited so register early. The rain date is Sunday, April 30. Residents $30/ non-residents $40 ($10 deposit will be returned day of the event. Code: 5903-3-0-0.
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CANDY STORE Murals preserved from page 1 “It hasn’t had much done to it since it opened in the late 1980s,” he said. “It’s really a charming store that we expanded and spruced up a bit with better lighting, new display cabinets, a larger floor plan and new displays for showcasing our products.” Avila was happy that the murals on the walls, which depict a fanciful candy factory complete with elves helping the master candymaker, were preserved. She pointed to a place on the door frame where the artist, Charles Nitti, signed his name in 1989. The store is not only iconic but a source of nostalgia for generations of Forest Parkers. “Now,” she said, “I’m having people I sold Atomic Fire Blasts to when they were children bringing their grandchildren in.” Indeed, many prominent Forest Park residents have fond childhood memories connected to the little store. Mayor Calderone’s executive secretary and deputy village clerk, Sally Cody, remembers sweet aromas wafting through the open windows of her St. Bernardine School classroom and, when school let out, going through the parking lot to buy candy at the store which in “the old days” was located at the north end of the building near the Eisenhower Expressway. Commissioner Rachell Entler remembered her St. Bernardine class being given a
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A SWEET TRADITION: Longtime employees Sylvia Avila and Carmen Montano were given the honor of cutting the ribbon at the Ferrara Candy store reopening. something,” he said, adding that when he and his wife go down to Florida, friends there ask them to bring Lemonheads along. At the ribbon cutting, Mike Goldwasser, Ferrara’s chief human resources officer, told the crowd, “We are using the proceeds from the store to help fund the new Ferrara Scholarship Program through which we are offering ten $5,000 college scholarships to the children of Ferrara employees. We are thrilled to get the store going again and to invest in the families of our employees.” The expansion allows the company to display more of its major brands like Lemonheads, Chewy Redhots, Trolli Sour Bites, Chuckles, Now and Later, and Rain Blo, along with Brach brands including, Brach’s Doable Dipper, Milk Chocolate Stars, and a gigantic 10-ounce Gummy Bunny for Easter. Along with Ferrara’s major brands, the store features special candies for each holiday. Right now customers are purchasing cases, literally cases, of jelly bean Easter eggs. Conversa said in December it’s Christmas rings, Brach’s Chocolate Covered Almonds, and Bob’s Candy Canes. Around Valentine’s Day the big seller is Brach’s Conversation Hearts. Conversa said there has never been a “grand design” for the store “other than to be a local candy store where kids and adults could purchase a wide variety of our products for a fair price. In the summer months it’s very common to see bikes and strollers parked outside the door.” In the crowd of dignitaries and well-wishers at the ribbon cutting was a class of fifthgraders from Churchill School in Glen Ellyn, who actually worked with Ferrara last year to create a new candy recipe that would appeal specifically to millennials.
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With 2017 Class of `60 Over 60’ Honorees, Celebrating Seniors Coalition Continues Great & Grateful Tradition By Matt Baron
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ince the inaugural Celebrating Seniors Week in 2011, one of its recurring spotlight events has been Rib’bon Fest. On that evening, over a dinner consisting of barbecue ribs and other culinary offerings from local restaurants, Celebrating Seniors organizers preview the week of activities to be held throughout Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest. But the gathering’s primary purpose is to turn the spotlight on the latest class of “60 Over 60” honorees. Through the first six years of its history, the Celebrating Seniors Coalition has offered this recognition to more than 400 people. And with this year’s group of men and women, the organization on Thursday, May 11th will carry on a tradition that teems with greatness and gratitude at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave. in Oak Park. The seventh crop of individuals ranges from a few 60-year-olds, Paul McKenna and Kathy Onayemi, to longtime River Forest resident Marian Brennen, whose 100th birthday is May 17th—perfectly timed the day
before Celebrating Seniors Week kicks off on Thursday, May 18th. In addition to the Rib’bon Fest event, all honorees are included in a Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide, along with their photographs and brief biographical information. Alphabetically, the class begins with Evelyn Allen, 82, a longtime Realtor and River Forest resident who has served on a variety of boards and committees, and concludes with Paula Waldron, 86, who moved to Oak Park five years ago and then developed a series of art appreciation courses for seniors through the Park District, including art-related field trips. The average age among honorees is in the mid-70s, with at least eight in their 90s and seven husband-and-wife duos, including longtime Oak Park Township Supervisor David Boulanger and his wife, Mena. One of the other couples: 90-yearold Herman and 87-year-old Hertha Holstein. Herman provided a profound quote, which will appear in the Celebrating Seniors Resource Guide: “There are times in life when you just have to listen to your inner voices, such as the time I heard ‘It’s time to go,’ just prior to slipping across the border into Switzerland in April of 1945, a month before Germany surrendered to the Allied forces.” The Resource Guide, which is free and will be available at a variety of locations starting in early May, will contain “words to live by” that represent a must-read
for anybody who considers himself or herself a lifelong learner. Among those precious pearls of wisdom:
“I thrive through curiosity, gratitude and grit.” ~Janet Barkley-Stock
“Hope for the best, cope with the rest.” ~Marian Brennen
“Dull women have spotless homes.” ~Julie Conmy
“Surrounding yourself with kindness and love makes life worth living.” ~Wayne Garbe
“Follow the fun!” ~Chris Hauri
“Always be that someone who cares.” ~Harriet Hausman
“I awake every day grateful of what I’ve been given and eager to give back.” ~James Hugunin
“Being young only comes once in a lifetime. The trick is to make it last as long as you can.” ~Donna Marrocco
“Keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when you might find someone who can learn from you, or teach you something valuable.” ~Mary Milanovich Nick Preys, in his third year as chairman of the “60 Over 60” selection committee, has been instrumental in identifying honorees, then collecting biographical details as well as photographs of each of them. “The most amazing part has been reading the `words to live by,” said Preys. “I have enjoyed seeing the similarities,
and the uniqueness, of these remarkable honorees. This has been a labor of love for me, and for all the volunteers who are part of Celebrating Seniors.” Between May 18-25, about 40 Celebrating Seniors events will be held throughout the three villages. Their focus is to educate and entertain, and nearly all of the sessions are free of charge and open to people of all ages. For more details, visit www.celebratingseniors.net and click “Events.” The marquee event, on Tuesday, May 23rd, will feature Famous Amos founder Wally Amos delivering a keynote at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St. in River Forest. His 11 a.m. talk at Lund Auditorium will be followed by a luncheon and panel discussion at Noon in Mazzuchelli Hall. The panel topics is “The Silver Gold Rush: Aging’s Impact on Business and Community,” with Amos joined by Marla Levie, CEO of marketing agency Focus on Aging, Rosanna Marquez, AARP Illinois State President, and Claudia Santin, Dean of the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago. Tickets are $25 for Amos’s speech, $50 for the lunch, or $65 for both. Tickets are available at the Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce’s website, at www.oprfchamber.org. Founded by Jim Flanagan, chairman of the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee, Celebrating Seniors provides financial support to seniors in need—more than $70,000 has been raised since the group’s inception. The group’s other three objectives: to facilitate cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population; to promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older; and to raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors. Celebrating Seniors is online at www.CelebratingSeniors.net. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ CelebratingSeniors; on Twitter: www. twitter.com/CelebratingSrs. Phone: 708-386-3100.
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t would be an understatement to say that all the energy Forest Park could muster toward public education over the past 30 months has been directed like a fire hose toward our District 209 Proviso high schools. And, by golly, it worked. Together with like-minded parents across the Proviso communities, Forest Parkers have brought focus and energy to our public high schools. Now, can Forest Parkers bring some of that same juice to our District 91 public elementary schools? In the April 4 election at D209, there was an epic battle for control of this district. But in our small D91 corner of Proviso, we saw two worrisome things on Election Day. The race for the elementary school board was uncontested. Never good. But more remarkably, six of the seven seats on the school board were simultaneously up for election or re-election. The whole point of holding staggered elections with a portion of an elected board up for a vote every two years is to create board stability and continuity to face up to complex issues. But a recurring pattern of resignations from this board, too often as young parents on the board leave town, set the stage for this massive but uncontested contest. This is an unhealthy situation that reflects some unhealthy characteristics in the district and on the board. It is time to address them and bring a renewed focus and energy to our elementary and middle schools. Over the years, we have lauded D91, its administrators, and teachers for creativity and unusual openness to real change. Most school districts suffer from stagnation but not our elementary schools. Generous Forest Park taxpayers have provided more than adequate financial resources to the district. And district leaders, certainly in partnership with the school board, have reinvested in new curriculum initiatives, new technology, new learning spaces. We support the district leadership in its welcoming approach to diversity. We share the skepticism over standardized test results as an effective measure of student progress or teacher success. We are always interested when, as last week in his State of the District address, Supt. Louis Cavallo talks up ideas such as year-round school, a simple idea 75 years overdue. And obviously we agree with Cavallo when he says, “I’ve never been more optimistic about the high school.” Now we need more of that optimism, grit, joy and determination turned loose at D91. We’re looking for both the school board and parents to lead this charge and for Cavallo and his team to go somewhat against their grain and welcome it, encourage it, let it wash over them. There are so many good things about this school district, so much to be proud of, so much to build on, so many challenges and opportunities to build from. Let’s talk and debate and battle. Let’s nurture the grassroots that Forest Parkers have just shown to be so powerful and so inclusive.
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t’s been a while since I looked for a neighborhood to move into. Recently two homes sold on our block. As two longtime families leave Marengo, we are making space for the new neighbors and the change that will be coming to our south end of town. If someone, house hunting, asked me for advice on finding a good neighborhood, beyond the traditional transportation, affordability, schools, commute time, economic development projects and crime, there are a few things I would tell them to look for. Here are a few clues that they would be buying into a neighborhood that would suit me: 1. Signs of families a. Sidewalk chalk art. This temporary art is almost exclusively made by excellent little people under the guidance of engaged parents. Likely, where there is sidewalk art, the streets are safe, people care about being outside and are probably good, decent people. b. Lawn chairs (or a picnic table) in front of the house. Score. This shows people are interested in meeting one another, are friendly and want to be connected. c. Child lawnmower, wagon, cozy coupe or scooter parked on the front lawn. Something really fun is happening at a house like this, and it is likely full of love. The people who live there are going to be good neighbors. d. Nerf gun bullets. Archeologists look for bones while they hike, home buyers should look for these when they walk the blocks of a neighborhood. They might be chopped by a lawnmower, but this is a sign of child organization, creativity and teamwork. For years, our south side Quartermaster Lee has absorbed the nerf supplies and anywhere from 3-20 kids will play together. 2. Communication and community a. Clubs and groups for citizens. All the best neighborhoods in America have civic clubs like Kiwanis and Lions clubs; they have youth citizenship like Girl Scouts, Cub & Boy Scouts, youth sports, Historical Society, Senior Citizen Club, tot groups, and library meet ups. b. Walkability. Look for people walking dogs, riding bikes, jogging. These are the eyes and ears of a community. For kids, walkability is being able to walk for a bag of chips and a slurpie or soda. Bonus if you can walk to a grocery store, dollar store, a place to eat, and an activity.
c. Community news and social media. It isn’t a coincidence that the best towns to in America have hyper-local newspapers. Now with social media like Facebook, ordinary people and elected officials can air their thoughts at any moment. See if people communicate kindly, respectfully, and create a safe place to share opinions. Look for the positive communicators; they tend to communicate respectfully and are safe people to trust in town. 3. Arts and entertainment. a. Festivals and community events. The best neighborhoods have ways to get together for big events or block parties, but visiting neighboring communities is a good place to go too. b. Arts. The arts bring a community together. Whether through theater, music, singing, dancing, painting, etc., arts improve a community’s well-being and acceptance. 4. Cleanliness a. Windows, lawns and parks. If the environment is broken and uncared for, likely the neighborhood is broken and uncared for. b. Litter and garbage. Every piece I see hurts me a little bit. Plus it only attracts more litter, so I notice when there is little or none, when there are garbage cans available and when recycling is offered. Certainly there are hundreds of other indicators to look for in a healthy community. This is just my list, a few things I am glad to have in my neighborhood. Although saying “goodbye” to great neighbors is sad, I trust that our new neighbors are buying on our block because they like our neighborhood, even if they can’t quite put their finger on it. Maybe my welcome gift will include sidewalk chalk and a subscription to the Review because, after all, good people make good neighbors.
JILL WAGNER
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Danny Davis backed the wrong slate Hello, Congressman Davis, First I would like to express my condolences on the passing of your son. To outlive a child is something I hope to never experience. That does lead me to the purpose of my letter. I grew up in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, the third generation in my parents’ home. I currently reside in Forest Park. I was asked to attend a fundraising event with a friend, who, like me, is a hard-working single mother. This fundraiser was for the District 209 high school board election for Proviso Township. I was automatically drawn into the grassroots movement of parents transforming our schools. Parents like myself and my friend, who want the best education possible for their children. The more I got involved with the campaign — volunteering, canvassing, etc., the more I learned about the incumbents: How they sit on the board but send their children to private schools. I cannot afford that. How they host $1,200/plate fundraisers. I cannot afford that. How they awarded no-bid contracts to their campaign contributors. We cannot afford that!
Like I stated previously, I grew up in East Garfield Park. You even hosted a radio show with my great uncle, Garfield Major. I have always looked up to you politically and have respected your endorsements, but with all due respect, Mr. Congressman, this is one you got terribly wrong. The Proviso Together slate were not politically backed candidates but parents who want to make sure the money that is allocated for our children is spent as such. You should have supported them. Thank you!
Marquita Jones Forest Park
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Religion Guide Check First.
JAZZ PRAYER Moving With the Monk
Friday, April 21 7:30-8:30pm
All are welcome
You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM
LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)
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West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org
Roman Catholic
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
First Congregational Church of Maywood
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
Lutheran-Missouri Synod
Lutheran—ELCA
United Lutheran Church
409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org
708/386-1576
Lutheran-Independent
Grace Lutheran Church
7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available
Grace Lutheran School
Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
Christ Lutheran Church
607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org
Methodist
First United Methodist Church of Oak Park
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian
Fair Oaks
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am
OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
Roman Catholic
Ascension Catholic Church
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays
Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor
ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
St. Edmund Catholic Church
Roman Catholic
St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park
CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca
Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris
Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com
Traditional Catholic
Child care available 9-11am
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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
FAMILY IS WHY YOU DO IT ALL. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.
11am Service: “Celebration of Life” thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake
Unity
UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK
We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agents, we can help you meet your insurance and financial needs. Call us today.
405 North Euclid Ave.
Forgiveness brings personal freedom and true joy. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org
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Apr 21 First Day of Ridvan Baha’i 23 St. George’s Day Christian Yom HaShoah Jewish 24 Lailat al Miraj Islam 29 Ninth Day of Ridvan Baha’i 30 St. James the Great Day Orthodox Christian May 1 Beltane – Samhain Wicca/ Pagan Northern and Southern hemispheres Yom Ha’Atzmaut Jewish 2 Twelfth Day of Ridvan Baha’i 3 Saints Philip & James Christian
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FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/BILLING PROFESSIONAL McAdam Landscaping in Forest Park seeks a full-time individual for accounts receivable/billing position. Minimum two years experience required, with solid clerical/accounting knowledge. Complex problemsolving skills and ability to be a positive, well-rounded team member are musts. Founded in 1979, McAdam is online at www.McAdamLandscape.com. Submit resume to Lena at lena@ mcadamlandscape.com. LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS WINBERIE’S (Oak Park) Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar in Oak Park is looking for Dishwashers and Line Cooks to join our team! The ideal candidates will be friendly, hardworking team players. The Line Cook candidates will have some previous experience, understand recipes and be friendly, hardworking team players that are passionate about food. Open availability a must, full-time and part-time positions available. Compensation: Hourly. Competitive based on experience. Benefits for any full-time employees. Employment type: employee’s choice Please apply in person, Monday through Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m., at: 151 North Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 MANAGEMENT ANALYST Fast-Rite Int., Inc. seeks Management Analyst. Mail resumes to: 1739 Paul Ave., Glendale Heights, IL PART-TIME SEASONAL GARDEN CENTER ASSISTANT McAdam Nursery & Garden Center in Forest Park seeks a part-time, seasonal Garden Center Assistant with extensive plant knowledge, ability to interact positively with customers, and to provide reliable cash handling. Part-time hours would occasionally expand to address peak customer volume periods. Founded in 1979, McAdam is online at www.McAdamLandscape.com. Submit resume to Lena at lena@ mcadamlandscape.com. SCHAUER’S HARDWARE PART-TIME CASHIER 25-30 hours, mostly Afternoons and Evenings. Weekends required. No experience necessary, but looking for positive energy people. Must be outgoing, able to work with customers, deal with money & problem solving. Send resume to schauerhardware@att.net.
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Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar in Oak Park is looking for experienced SERVERS & BUSSERS to join our team! The ideal candidates will have 1-2 years restaurant/hospitality experience and be friendly, hardworking team players. Open availability a must. Compensation: Hourly. Vacation & health benefits available for full-time employees. Employment type: employee’s choice Please apply in person, Monday through Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at: 151 North Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Riverside Department of Public Works is seeking applicants for part-time, seasonal employment from approximately April through September. Duties are primarily outdoors and include landscape, streets, building and water/sewer maintenance and other duties as assigned. Hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug/ alcohol screen. Applications will be received until all positions are filled. Applications are available for download from the Village web site–www.riverside.il.us or can be obtained at Riverside Village Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. Completed applications should be submitted to Riverside Village Hall. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CHURCHES Find Hope this Easter!
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Historic OP House
THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT 922 Marengo–Forest Park Spacious three-bedroom apartment in very quiet neighborhood, which includes newer kitchen with Corian tops, one and half remodeled bathrooms. This apt. includes hardwood floors throughout except kitchen, which has tile. Large bedrooms with large closets. UTILITIES: heat and water incl.; TRANSPORTATION: Close to blue line and downtown Call for appt. 708-878-9291 Monthly Cost: $1,600.00
MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.
Historic Oak Park Home For Sale This 1896 Victorian home is A MUST SEE. Great Family House on a quiet, tree lined, double block in the heart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Walk to the trains, restaurants and shopping. Mann School District. Many upgraded features including 2 full recently renovated bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, remodeled gourmet kitchen, 2 car garage, and full basement. Contact Bill McClung (708) 341-2178. 622 Woodbine Ave. Open House Sunday 4/23 1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m
HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR
902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000+ sq ft of living space? Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Plus you can customize and design your living space to better meet your needs! For details Call 708-383-9223.
SUBURBAN RENTALS CONDO 1 BR FOREST PARK Affordable luxury and convenience of in town living , wood flrs, full granite kit, balc, ldry ,elev, I/C entry ,util only light, pkg avail! Rent $1100. Call 708-602-7175 OAK PARK SMALL 1 BR Downtown Oak Park. Hardwood floors throughout. All utlities included. $800 per month. Call 708-657-4226. OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.
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New Life Community Church
3801 Madison in Brookfield Sundays @ 11:30 Children’s ministry is available Free gifts for all visitors. (meeting at Faith Lutheran Church)
newlifebrookfield.org 708.277.9191
CITY RENTALS
Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options. 708-848-5460
AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888
* RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft. - Office: 900 sq. ft.
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PARKING SPACES/ GARAGE PARKING SPACE RENTAL
The Nineteenth Century Club at 178 Forest Ave. has parking spaces available for 24 hour rental. Please contact Jeanne at 708-386-2729 or info@nineteenthcentury for more detail.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE!! SUBURBAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER 7438 HARRISON FRI–SAT–SUN 4/28 4/29 4/30 8AM TO 6PM Many Items to Choose From!
RUMMAGE SALE FOREST PARK AMERICAN LEGION POST 114 500 Circle Ave SAT 4/22 9AM TO 3PM Free Admission Rent a table–ONLY $5 SELL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS SPACE IS LIMITED RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY
Oak Park
GARAGE PLUS SALE 1162 S HARVEY SAT 4/22 8AM TO 3PM
LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF HOME! Oak Park
MOVING SALE 632 N HUMPHREY SAT 4/22 9AM TO 1PM
Lots Men/Women clothes, books, household, mirrors, furniture incl vintage sewing machine,fabric, garden, some toys.
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ITEMS FOR SALE ZENITH TEMPEST BINOCULARS 7 x 50 MM and field 7.1. Like brand new. $100. Call 708-488-8755.
HOOVER DIALAMATIC VACUUM
Top of the line. $50.
BEMIS 2 in 1
Air Purifier and Humidifier $35.
ROOMBA
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OUTDOOR WROUGHT IRON SERVING CART $50.00
IRON STAIR RAILINGS
MUSIC
Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert Piano Trios, Other Ensemble Music, Piano Concertos. Perfect Condition. 1/2 Price. Call 708-488-8755.
RESTAURANT SINK
Stainless 91” long with 3 tubs & 2 drainboards. $599. Call 773.722.6900
FURNITURE JOHN WIDDICOMB BUFFET
Buffet by John Widdicomb, some water damage on top. $600.00 708 334 7989
VENETIAN MUSICAL TABLES
6 TRIANGULAR MUSICAL TABLES $2100 OBO 708 334-7989
WIDDICOMB SIDE TABLES
Pair of John Widdicomb tables, good condition. $800.00 OBO 708 334 7989
WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS:
Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $750-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $750-$1300
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Furniture, snowblower, too much to list!
Pair of iron railing for stairs. aprx 128 x 22 inch $1100 OBO 708 334 2979
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Properties may be broker owned.
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OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT
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Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400
AUTO FOR SALE 2012 FIAT FOR SALE
Sport 500, Great First Car, 48,000 miles, standard shift, VGC, asking $5500. Call 440-570-9812 or 773-241-4836.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? 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 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/2017
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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
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: D17150437 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of PLEASANT HILL BEES with the business located at: 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: THOMAS EDWARD KUNTZ 1604 S AUSTIN BLVD CICERO, IL 60804
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2017 Water Main Improvements This project consists of the installation of approximately 1100 feet of 8 inch DIP water main and all associated appurtenances. This work will include, but is not limited to the installation of valves, valve vaults, fire hydrants, connections to side street mains, new water services and the removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and street pavements. The bidding documents are available for download starting Monday, April 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening. The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19/2017
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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: D17150463 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JAYE’S SERVICES with the business located at: 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2, CICERO, IL 60804. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JENNIFER L ANDERSON 5610 WEST 35TH STREET APT 2 CICERO, IL 60804. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/16, 5/3/2017
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: D17150449 on April 12, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of A+ JUNK N TOW with the business located at: 1035 ELGIN AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NANCY MAGALLANES 1035 ELGIN AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017
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: D17150365 on April 5, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NEAT FREAK CLEANING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED with the business located at: 365 N. HALSTED 2617, CHICAGO, IL 60661. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MENDI HARROD 365 N. HALSTED 2617 CHICAGO, IL 60661 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/2017
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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 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). 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 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. I716046
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: 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 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
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CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 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
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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 14-16-00776. 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 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
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
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To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342 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. I719305 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTE HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH WILIE GRAY A/K/A JOE WILLIE GRAY, SHARON GRAY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 16 CH 13776 1927 S. 22ND 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 February 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 1927 S. 22ND AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-311-023. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $95,633.07. 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 1009431. 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. I716711 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ELVA BERNAL, JODI GONZALEZ, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND
LEGATEES OF ALVARO BERNAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALVARO BERNAL (DECEASED), DANNY BERNAL Defendants 16 CH 010886 613 HURON STREET 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 February 2, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 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 613 HURON STREET, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-110-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR
(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-08033. 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. I717785
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777. WEDNESDAY JOURNAL Forest Park Review, Landmark
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418 THOMAS, FOREST PARK 1ST FLOOR FEATURES spacious addition with natural fireplace in liv. rm. all new oak hardwood floors in formal dinning rm. living rm. and 1st. fl. bedroom. Vaulted ceiling, french doors in dinning rm. cabinet kit. with granite counters plus island and additional storage in walk-in pantry. Two full baths with walk-showers. 4 total bedrooms, summer kitchen and family room in lower level.........................$396,000
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GREAT FAMILY HOME with large garden & backyard. Tri-level with 4000 sq. ft. of living area. Spacious rooms throughout. Two wood burning fireplaces. Heated Florida room off first floor den, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and family room overlooking yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Lower level features huge family room with fireplace. 2 car attached garage with mud room. Multiple heating units & central air systems. Living room, dining room & bedrooms have hardwood floors. Entrance foyer and den feature terrazzo floors. Offered at ............................................................................................................................. $599,900 Call Jerry Jacknow at (708) 366-8989
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NEW LISTING! Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Mid-way between green line and blue line. This sale is subject to Short Sale ..................................... $69,500
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