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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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REVIEW MAY 24, 2017

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Revitalizing the American Legion Trying to reverse a longtime decline in membership

By TOM HOLMES

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ALONG FOR THE RIDE: The All School Picnic included pony rides among myriad activities available to students last Thursday.

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Village council approves funds for chamber marketing Commissioners confident funds will be there in new budget

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Continuation of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) advertising campaign

and a focus on the revitalized Roosevelt Road corridor are among initiatives planned by the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and Development in 2017.

At Monday’s meeting, the Forest Park

Village Council gave tentative approval to the chamber’s request for $25,000 in continuation of the village’s annual See CHAMBER MARKETING on page 10

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o American flags will be placed on the graves of veterans this year by members of veterans organizations. They simply no longer have the manpower.

The VFW in town closed a few years ago and merged with the American Legion, which owns the building at the corner of Circle and Adams. Even after combining forces, only about seven members show up regularly at their monthly meetings.

However, Forest Park resident Eric Van Ness, the junior vice commander of the small group, officially named American Legion Post 414, is working to revitalize the organization.

He cites several reasons for the decline in membership.

“I know there are veterans out there,” he said, “but they’re busy. It’s crazy nowadays. When my wife and I tried to find a date on which we were both free to celebrate our anniversary, we had to look two weeks in advance to find a day.”

He pointed to old photographs on the American Legion wall to illustrate another reason for the decline in participation.

“When you look at the pictures of the guys who built this place,” he said, “they were all the same age, all from Forest Park, all deployed at the same time and in the same unit.”

American culture has changed. A website called Bookrag describes the work of scholar Robert Putnam, who concludes that “social capital and engagement have declined [in the U.S.] in areas such as orSee AMERICAN LEGION on page 4

Two groups that don’t have enough in common

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Circus folds up the tents for good

ew American towns have a connection to the circus like Forest Park.

So the demise of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus really hits home. I have had a soft spot for the 146-year-old “Greatest Show on Earth” ever since I researched the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train disaster. When Ringling Bros. heard about the catastrophe that had befallen their competitor, they immediately offered whatever assistance might be needed in terms of equipment and performers. Thanks to their generosity, the stricken circus only had to cancel one performance.

Fifty-six of those train-accident victims are interred at Showman’s Rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. A group used to commemorate these lost souls every year at the cemetery. But this circus tradition was lost with the recently announced cancellation of Clown Week.

There was also a yearly tradition in town of blessing the clowns. In 2006, 130 people crowded into First United Church of Christ to see Pastor Cliff DiMascio bless 15 clowns from the Shriner’s Circus. The clowns were in costume and performed skits and told corny jokes. The crowd recited a litany, “Blessed are those who make a person smile or laugh.” This service is no longer being

held and the Shriner’s Circus is also a thing of the past.

That same year, we honored our past, by using elephants to symbolize our centennial. Forest Park businesses and schools decorated elephant sculptures in distinctive styles. Unlike the brooding elephants at Showmen’s Rest, these creatures didn’t balance on a ball. They weren’t in mourning but raising their trunks in triumph.

The end of the elephant act was one of many causes for the decline of the circus. The shows are also expensive to mount and had trouble competing with newer forms of entertainment.

The real kiss-of-death, though, was the criticism they received from animal rights activists. They claimed it was cruel to train these exotic animals and transport them by boxcar. In 2016, Ringling Bros. put their elephants out to pasture.

Last November, we tested the ageless appeal of the circus, by bringing two of our grandsons to the United Center. They were 5 and 3 years old, and I wondered how many snacks and gadgets they’d ask for during the spectacle. I doubted very much they would last for the entire 2½ hour show. But they were enthralled by the big cats, the trapeze artists and the human cannonball.

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All they asked for was a box of popcorn.

Sure, it cost $9, but it kept them munching happily for the rest of the evening.

The elephant in the room was that there were no elephants in the room, but the boys didn’t seem to miss them. They were simply mesmerized by the animal acts and the spectacular stunts. They also got a kick out of the clowns. Good old-fashioned family fun. Now it’s gone due to shifting tastes and concern for the animals.

Family is what circuses are all about.

Generations have sawdust in their veins and they traveled together by train, just like in the old days. Many of them cried, when it was time to say goodbye on May 21 in Long Island. They weren’t just losing careers, they were seeing their family torn apart.

I realize I’m an old fogy and I would never claim to be an animal lover. I just hate to see another piece of the American dream gone. Kids can no longer fantasize about running away to join the circus. And my grandsons won’t get another chance to watch wide-eyed while motorcycles whirl inside the cage of death.

■ 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.

Middle School 6 /7 volleyball team completes historic season th

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The sixth/seventh-grade boys volleyball team recently completed their most successful season, finishing as co-champs of their conference and finishing second in the conference tournament.

The team consisted of 10 players, sixth graders Jimmy Shortall, Roberto Marquez, and Di’Mari Willaby, and seventh graders Justin Abina, Tajonn Johnson, Demante Sanni-Fields, Raudel Magallanes, Marquel Saleek, Dominic Robinson (captain) and Hamza Hodzic (captain).

“They went into this season completely focused and on a mission,” coach Joanna Terracciano said in District 91’s press release.

“We are leaving the LTESAC [conference] and wanted to leave a lasting impression.

We knew it was going to be a challenge having only three returners from last year. But no matter the obstacles, they continued to fight.” The team finished 11-1 in regular season earning them co-conference champions with Park Jr. High. They went into the conference tournament with their eyes set on bringing home the trophy. Though they lost in the finals to Park Jr. High, they brought home the second-place trophy, the first trophy for a sixth/seventh-grade team in any sport in Forest Park Middle School history.

Co-captain Hamza Hodzic said, “This season was a long battle. No matter what was going on, we always supported each other. It

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was heartbreaking to take second, but we’re looking forward to next year.”

Co-captain Dominic Robinson added, “We had a good season. Everybody participated and played well. We had some good and bad games, but in the end, we played as a team and fought to the very end.”

Marquel Saleek said, “A highlight from the season was beating Park at home, clinch-

ing the conference championship. Everyone stepped up and did their job. It was great winning in two games.”

“We are leaving the LTESAC feeling good,” said Terracciano. “Goals were accomplished, and we look forward to next year’s conference [Salt Creek Valley]. I couldn’t be more proud of this team.”

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Currie Motors could move back to Desplaines Chevy dealer asks village for financial incentives

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

After a seven-year absence, Currie Chevrolet might return to the corner of Roosevelt Road and Desplaines Avenue.

At Monday’s village council meeting, Mayor Anthony Calderone announced that Currie officials have requested financial incentives from the village if they move the Chevrolet dealership from its current location at 8401 W. Roosevelt. The village council voted 4-0 to hire Kane, McKenna and Associates Inc. of Chicago, the village’s financial advisor, to review the village’s options. Commissioner Dan Novak did not attend.

Incentives being considered include use of tax increment financing (TIF) funds, real estate tax revenue and sales tax revenue. Kane, McKenna will review and analyze any requests for public financial assistance, including what expenses Currie might incur that could be covered by TIF funds.

“This is a big deal,” Calderone said. “It can only be good.”

He added that he has been in negotiations with Currie of officials for “a few months” and negotiations have progressed from “walking through the hypotheticals” to the point where both sides “begin the process to formalize the request.”

No cost estimate for Kane, McKenna’s work was an-

AMERICAN LEGION Efforts to revive from page 4 ganizational membership, attending religious services, attending club meetings, and interacting with others face-to-face in communities.”

Van Ness knows he’s swimming against the current but he’s determined to try to breathe new life into the post by growing the membership and increasing the revenue stream by making community residents aware that the hall is available to rent.

For example, he helped organize a Super Bowl party last February which 20 people attended to watch the game, with drinks, food and a raffle. Three weeks later, the post held a rummage sale at which people could rent a table and sell things. The post is going to have a booth at the 5K race held in Concordia Cemetery, sponsored by Forest Park firefighters, and on June 11 they’ll be putting on a pancake breakfast.

These events are designed to raise money which helps the post maintain their building and fund various charities they sponsor. Perhaps more importantly, the events draw people into their building, make them aware that the facility is available for rent, and/or exposes the organization to veterans in the area who might find support and fellowship with other people who have served in the military.

Debra Funderwhite has lived in Forest Park for 22 years and is on the same page as Van Ness, but she waited almost 30 years before joining any kind of veterans organization. Now, however, she is firmly on board. The American Legion Hall, she pointed out, is an underused asset in Forest Park.

“The post is a wonderful facility in Forest Park,” she said, “and we would like to invite veterans and their family members to share in the revitalization of it.”

“ We want to thoroughly examine the

proposal. If it makes sense, we will bring it back to the council.”

ANTHONY CALDERONE Mayor

nounced but the company will bill monthly at rates ranging from $25 per hour to $200 per hour.

“We want to thoroughly examine the proposal,” Calderone explaned. “If it makes sense, we will bring it back to the council.”

Currie has been in Forest Park since 1981, beginning with a Chrysler dealership at 8401 Roosevelt. The company purchased the Gleason Chevrolet property at Roosevelt and Desplaines from Auto Nation in 2007. Jerry Gleason had owned Gleason Chevrolet for many years before selling to Auto Nation.

Funderwhite joined the Army Reserve back in 1982 and served as a communication specialist until 1988. She comes from a military family: her father was in the Navy; two nephews were in the Marines; and five of her siblings were in the Army. She feels good about her time in the military.

“Joining the Army Reserve,” she said, “was one the best things I could have done. I learned to push my limits both mentally and physically. It taught me discipline and respect for leadership and our country.”

Van Ness feels good about his time in the Army as well.

He joined right out of high school and was attached to the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. While serving, he was in a program which also allowed him to go to college. In 2003 he and his unit were deployed to Kosovo where he did civil affairs work like helping civilians set up local governments, get schools going again, and helping chambers of commerce get up and running.

One reason Van Ness is investing himself in the revitalization of the American Legion is that, like Funderwhite, he had a very positive experience in the Army.

Acknowledging that while some soldiers arrive back home with physical and emotional wounds that never heal, most soldiers actually miss the time they spent in the service.

“When you are deployed,” he explained, “there are critical things that have to get done and you are an important part of a team that is doing so. People were happy to see us. The children would all excitedly run up to us when we would come into town. They would want to talk and play with us. Yeah, you don’t get that when you come home. There’s a big letdown. There you had a sense of purpose because you were doing something that mattered.”

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated

by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Eric Van Ness can be reached at evanness@wradvisors.com.

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Currie Chevrolet wants to return to Desplaines and Roosevelt.

In 2009, after Currie lost its Chrysler franchise when Chrysler terminated franchise agreements with 789 dealers across the country, officials remodeled the facility at 8401 Roosevelt, which they own, and relocated the Chevrolet dealership from Roosevelt and Desplaines, which they were renting from a member of the Gleason family.

At that time, village officials provided financial incentives in the form of a sales tax rebate agreement, which is still in effect.

Currie Motors is owned by the Jaffey family who live in the United Kingdom. The family owns nine dealerships in the UK and six entities, including a bank, in the U.S. Their business is not publicly traded.

With the ongoing renovation of Roosevelt Road and the pending opening of Home Owners Bargain Outlet (HOBO) at 7630 W. Roosevelt, Calderone said the relocation of Currie Chevrolet to Roosevelt and Desplaines means “great things are in store.”

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Support Catholic Schools: Your Choice for Education

Saluting our 2017 Graduates Congratulations to the students who will be graduating from the area Catholic elementary schools in Oak Park and River Forest. Their names are listed below along with the high schools they will be attending this fall. To the graduates: Your families and fellow parishioners are proud of you and wish you continued success.

Ascension 2017 Graduates

Liam Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Katherine Bartlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guerin Prep Vaughn Bledsoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Genevieve Bolino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Lillian Boockmeier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jonas Capek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jerome Capozzoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Grover Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nazareth Academy William Cozzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Victoria Daughtry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Emma Devitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Emily Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guerin Prep Dylan Esguerra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Kevin Fahey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Evelyn Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Catholic Matthew Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Thomas Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Paulina Harnisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Rachel Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Owen Hess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Diego Jimenez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Sarah Kohout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Owen Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Afia Leeming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Kate Libunao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Abigail Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guerin Prep Angelica Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jessica McDuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Luke McKenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Bianca Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Ryan Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Mary Rose Nelligan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Ruth Petrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Chelsea Quiroga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Victoria Richter-Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Jackson Risch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Fiona Roach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nazareth Academy Vanessa Roman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Joseph Roucka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Chloё Seavey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Samuel Sikora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Hugh Skalitzky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius McKenzie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Nathalie Villalobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Natalie Weissburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF John Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick

2017 St. Giles Graduates

William Atchley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Evan Auriemma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Eamon Cavanaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Nora Clements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Kenyon Coates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Luke Coffey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Caleb Corro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Lucas Foszcz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick William Funk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Claire Teresa Galavotti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Andres Gallegos - Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Diego Galloza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Anthony Giannoble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmwood Park High School Elizabeth Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Wilhelm Gurski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Lauren Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Frances Harmon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Ignatius Kendall Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walther Lutheran Richard Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Ericka Kantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Kathleen Keegan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Natalia Kuchinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jeremy Laboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Jordan Leibig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Oscar Lundberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Colin MacKinnon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Maximilian Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Logan Maue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick William McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Samuel McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Grace McNeill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Matthew Meyering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Dimitri Mitropoulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Megan Moroney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Aidan Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Natalie O’Connor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Point HS Dmytro Olyva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Anel Solares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Peter Spina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jacob Staggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Isabella Stathas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Anton Torchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Rebecca Urrutia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Karina Valdes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Susan Wysockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Elizabeth Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jon Elliot Zubkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF

St. Luke 2017 Graduates

Matthew Apa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmwood Park High School Kaseyleen Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Damian Dalic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Adrian Delatorre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Edward Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Emma Dunaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Willows Academy Nicolas Fini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridgewood High School Lucy FioRito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Ignatius John Flanagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Juliana Giuffre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Samantha Goslin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Ignatius Erin Halfpenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Annabel Halloran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Mary Jacobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Zoey Karabatsos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Sidi Yaya Kebe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walther Christian Academy Lazaro Lazos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Joseph McAllister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Alexa Padula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Krystyn Raza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Ariel Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Ellie Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Arun Streng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Riverside-Brookfield Colleen Stumbris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity John Talluto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPRF Clydon Tare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Thor Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Ignatius Audrey Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Daniel Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick Anthony Vazquez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Northridge Preparatory School Daniel Westerman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jake Wiktor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fenwick Jack Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Ignatius Alexis Wojcik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity

St. Vincent Ferrer School

Karly Avila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Alyssa Beltrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guerin Prep Hilani Diaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Kamille Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christ the King Madison Monser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Ryan Perrino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmwood Park High School Maria Raimonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Michael Ranieri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick

Providing value-centered education and academic excellence Ascension 386-7282

St. Giles 383-6279

St. Luke 366-8587

St. Vincent Ferrer 771-5905

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Pasta to bridge art to German Fest, things are hopping here

he exciting artwork on the Circle Bridge is one of the best ideas ever to hit Forest Park. Several people have said they want to park their cars on the street and slowly walk over the bridge and study the art.

Cong ratulations to Sally Cody and the committee that thought up this one.

A big round of applause for the Cub Scouts who did a masterful job as maîtres ’d and wait staff at the Kiwanis Pasta Dinner last Saturday. The pasta was delicious and we didn’t even have to take our empty plates back. The scouts did all the work.

Back here at the Wednesday Journal offices, everyone seems to be getting better looking every time I drop in. Ken Trainor is officially retiring as of June 6, but happily he’ll be doing a column for a long time to come. Much of Ken’s new free time will probably be spent with Tyler and Bryce, Ken’s 3-year-old grandsons.

JACKIE SCHULZ

Talk of the town

A June 1 birthday greeting to Joe Bestwina is tinged with sadness as he recently lost his brother, David. Joe and David Bestwina have operated the Feed Store at Archer & Harlem for many years.

John Rice has done a column about the circus this week. Haven’t read it yet. But I say “Good Riddance” to the circus and all the poor animals who were made to perform acts against their nature. The retiring animals got good homes, I hear.

“An Evening of Irreverence” was the title of the Michael Teolis concert May 6. If you have attended Teolis concerts in the past, you know they are not run-of-the-mill experiences. The singers are always full of surprises and this concert was certainly no exception. Louise Brueggeman and Cathy and Nancy Greco are all active participants in the organization.

On June 3, “Splash & Dash” crafts and sales will be working for your enjoyment from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at The Park, 7501 Harrison (all outside if the weather cooperates) Call Rachell at 708-366-7500 for more information.

Remember The German Fest in the Grove on June 9 and 10. Food, beer, crafts and treats, all for your enjoyment. Isabel Herdeg is the one to talk to about this one. Rachell (above) can give you that information Happy birthday to Mark Janopoulos,

Top Cops

Forest Park police officers spent time on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts last Friday to raise funds for Special Olympics.

Matt Schuler, Bill Tresise, Ben Reina, Sarah Lotus, LaVerne Cameron, Lauren Arnieri, Paul Schlichting, Dermot Casey, Jim Collis, Jim Watts, and Betty Zimmerman.

■■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elm-

wood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list.

She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.

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BIG WEEK Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Constitution Park, River Forest: The River Forest Service Club, River Forest Parks Foundation, River Forest Park District, and the village of River Forest sponsor the 92nd Annual Memorial Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. and travels from Constitution Park south on Ashland Avenue to Lake Street, then west to Keystone Park, where it will finish with a free hotdog lunch. The parade grand marshal is Captain John Gall, U.S. Army, 1969-1972.

Into the Beautiful North

Fix ’er up, clean ’er up

Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., through June 17, 16th St. Theater, Berwyn: The play by Karen Zacarias, based on the novel of the same name, set in the dangerous world of the U.S.-Mexico Sunday, May 28 at 2 p.m., border, has been extended through Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore: June 17. Tickets are $22/ $18 seniors, Clio’s Chroniclers, the history discussion group will students. 6420 16th St., Berwyn. discuss Winter King: Henry VII and the Dawn of Tudor 16thstreettheater.org or call 708England by Thomas Penn. 7419 Madison St. Call 795-6704.

708-771-7243 or visit www.centuriesandsleuths.com.

Ending Saturday, May 20: Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up Week runs through Saturday, May 20-27. Dispose of all unwanted household items free of charge! This includes lightbulbs, tires, televisions, household construction materials, all types of batteries, cellphones, eye glasses, hearing aids, all electronic equipment, unused paint (latex and oil based), and large items such as sofas and washing machines, and more. Staff will be present at Public Works, 7343 W. 15th Street, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with extended hours on Wednesday to 7 p.m. Bulk items, such as sofas and washing machines, can be left curbside.

Public works will be making regular checks throughout town to pick up bulk items all week long. They’ll even have a veterans container to collect old flags for appropriate disposal. McAdam Landscaping, Empowering Gardens, Shauer Hardware and Paulson’s Paint will offer Forest Park residents a 10% discount on all home improvement items and florals purchased during the week to encourage beautification of their properties.

Forest Park residents only, must show I.D. No appointment necessary. Please sort items before arriving (e.g. rechargeable batteries vs. single use; latex paint vs. oil-based, etc.). Maximum of 5 gallons of paint per household. *Note, all unwanted medications should be dropped off at the Police Department for proper disposal. Please do not flush your medicine or throw it in the garbage. Over time these medicines seep into our ground water and can affect our drinking water.

Clio’s Chroniclers

Free Writing Workshop Saturday, May 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Forest Park Public Library Austin Room: “Fiction! That’s Where I’m a Viking!” (with apologies to Ralph Wiggum of The Simpsons) is a workshop in which we will talk about the single most important characteristic of good fiction — Courage. How does one muster the courage to embark upon a Big Project? What does it mean to write courageous fiction? What are some examples of such work? And most importantly, how can we dig down deep, wrap our fingers around courage, and yank it out of the darkness?

Together, and well-armed with the work and wisdom of other authors, we’ll talk about Courage and Fiction with an emphasis on craft and practical strategies.

Celebrating Seniors Luncheon Wednesday, May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Park District Administrative Building: The Szurko Trio, a local favorite who pride themselves on playing a great variety of music from many different eras, will perform. They began over four years ago playing various venues on Madison Street in Forest Park so they welcome the opportunity to play “where it all started.” A lunch buffet will be served. Give-a-ways and a chance to win a 2017 Forest Park Aquatic Center Season Pool Pass is included. Ages 60 and up. Call 708-366-7500.

Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29 at 2 p.m., The Park: The annual Forest Park Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in front of the Park District of Forest Park Administration Building, 7501 Harrison St.

Friday Afternoon Movie Friday, May 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: Join us for a classic film on Friday afternoons in the Austin Room. Popcorn will be served! This Friday we will be watching The Big Sleep. For more, call 708-366-7171.

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.

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Man dies after falling through skylight A man whose name and age remain unclear died May 15 after falling through a skylight at C&S Coffee Roasters, 7650 Industrial Drive, while apparently doing some patching work on the roof of the building.

According to the police report, the man was believed to be homeless and was not a regular employee of the business, but would perform odd jobs for cash. No one witnessed the fall, according to the report, but it occurred about 10:50 a.m.

The victim had climbed onto the roof via a roof hatch. He crashed through the skylight and fell between 25 and 30 feet to the warehouse floor, suffering multiple injuries.

Paramedics took the victim to Loyola University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 11:18 a.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the man’s death accidental but could not provide his name or age.

Robbery Forest Park police charged five people — one adult and four juveniles — with robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle after reportedly beating and robbing a 40-yearold man of his wallet as he worked on a car behind his residence in the 300 block of Circle Avenue on May 16 about 11:15 p.m.

The victim told police he was behind his residence when a black SUV drove up slowly and stopped. Several people — all teenagers — got out and ordered the victim to hand over his wallet. When the victim balked, the offenders punched the victim several times, took his wallet and drove off.

The victim called 911 and police located the SUV stopped in traffic at the Harlem Avenue entrance to I-290, where they apprehended the driver, identified as 19-year-old Dewan Farris, of Chicago, and four juveniles.

Police learned that the SUV, which had temporary license plates, had been stolen in Chicago on April 24. They also reported finding the victim’s wallet on Farris’ person.

In addition, police are investigating whether the same SUV and offenders were responsible for a burglary to a vehicle in the 400 block of Elgin Avenue on May 16 at about 11 p.m.

A witness said he observed two people inside his neighbor’s vehicle, which was parked in the rear of a residence. The two exited the vehicle and got into a dark-colored SUV.

Gambling machines targeted in burglary ■■Forest Park police responded to Chalk, 7414 Madison St., on the morning of May 21 after the owner called to report that the business had been burglarized overnight.

Police reported that the offenders appear to have gained entry by prying open the interior door to the bar. They then ripped down the security cameras, turned off the power by removing every fuse from the electrical panels in the basement and covered the back window with a sign.

■■The offenders pried open the cash register and pried and drilled open three video gambling machines, making off with more than $8,000. The offenders also took 34 bottles of various liquors from a basement storage area.

■■A resident of the 7400 block of Washington Street called police on May 21 to report that she’d been in the hospital since February and returned home to find that someone had stolen a TV and stereo system from her apartment.

The victim stated some clothing was also missing and the food had been taken from her refrigerator. Police observed no signs of forced entry to the apartment.

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Stolen car had keys inside A resident of the 600 block of Elgin Avenue contacted police on May 16 to report that her 2016 Acura RD-X was stolen overnight.

According to the police report, the car may have been unlocked and a set of keys was inside the vehicle.

Man injured in suspected DUI Charges are pending against a 51-year-old man suspected of being drunk behind the wheel of a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor that struck and seriously injured a 55-year-old man in the 700 block of Harlem Avenue on May 21 about 12:50 a.m.

Police found the victim, who suffered a fractured neck as well injuries to his spleen and kidneys, on the median of the roadway where police also observed the vehicle to be parked.

Paramedics transported the victim to Loyola University Medical Center. His condition is unknown, but he was admitted to the hospital and his discharge date is unknown, police said. Police were unable to interview the victim.

The blood-alcohol of the driver, whose name was withheld by police pending charges, reportedly was .282, which is more than three times the legal limit of .08.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, May 15-21, 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.

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

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CHAMBER MARKETING Seeking consistent funding from page 1 funding support of the chamber. The vote was 4-0. Commissioner Dan Novak did not attend. Approval is tentative because the 2017 budget has yet to be finalized. However, village officials indicated they are optimistic the funds will be available.

After a hiatus in annual funding, the village council allocated $25,000 last year to the chamber.

“We were very delighted to see the results of the chamber’s work to shed some great light on Forest Park,” Mayor Anthony Calderone said. He also thanked chamber officials for their efforts.

Commissioner Rachell Entler said she was particularly impressed with the CTA advertising campaign, adding that she had received several compliments from people who saw the CTA signs.

“I want to thank you guys for doing a fabulous job with marketing,” she said.

The reach of CTA marketing campaign was cited by Noel Eberline in his presentation to village officials during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Eberline, a member of the chamber’s executive committee and marketing committee, said Commissioner Joseph Byrnes

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The co-owner of Yearbook, a shop and design studio on Madison Street, said chamber officials have received “a lot of positive comments” about the CTA marketing campaign, which involves banners on 12 CTA platforms and signs in 250 railcars.

“We’ve really tried to maximize the exposure, not just in different geographies but in different demographics. We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished in one year and hope you are as well, on behalf of the village,” Eberline said.

In a letter to village officials requesting continued funding, chamber officials thanked village officials for last year’s funding and recapped how those funds were spent, including light post banners on Madison from Harlem to Desplaines avenues; creation of a shopping and dining guide with 10,000 copies distributed; and a branded poster campaign to accompany the banners and dining and shopping guide. In addition, advertising was placed in local newspapers, West Suburban Living Magazine and Chicago Magazine, and on the I-290 digital billboard.

A refreshed and updated version of the shopping and dining guide is in progress and will be completed prior to Music Fest in July to be distributed there, in local newspapers and throughout the village.

Although still in the planning process, chamber officials said they are considering light post banners on Roosevelt Road once the renovation project is complete; gateway signage at Harlem and Madison and on Roosevelt; continuation of the CTA marketing campaign; implementation of a comprehensive “shop local” campaign; and social media campaigns and advertising.

In his presentation, Eberline stressed that the marketing efforts benefit the village as well as the chamber.

“These are village marketing activities.

It’s not just for the chamber,” he said. “The chamber is acting as a surrogate to provide the marketing but it’s really on behalf of the whole village.

“The whole campaign has been to raise the awareness and the brand for Forest Park as a friendly community to distinguish it from other communities nearby and other areas in the city. Specifically, it’s a really distinctive destination for dining, shopping and recreation and also a great community in which to live.”

In addition to thanking village officials for providing last year’s funding, Eberline stressed the need for continued funding.

“We think it’s a great start but that’s exactly what it is. It’s a start. It’s a great beginning,” he said. “But something like this marketing campaign really needs to be ongoing. The messaging, the design, all of that is critical, but just as critical in any marketing is the fact that it’s ongoing, year over year and over time.”

Circle to close, Harvard to Roosevelt, for water main work Circle Avenue will be closed at Fillmore Street, May 24 and May 25, as work continues in Forest Park on the installation of a water main to be used by the Brookfield-North Riverside Water Commission.

Traffic on Circle will be blocked at Harvard on the north and at Roosevelt on the south. Detour signs have been posted.

The project, which began last month, involves the installation of a 12,100-foot-long, 36-inch ductile iron water main from Harlem to Hannah avenues, where it will connect to an existing 20-inch pipe owned by the water commission. The overall project started last year with similar work in Oak Park.

Project officials said alleys are open but garage access along Fillmore is limited.

The overall project is scheduled to be completed by July 15.

Forest Park officials noted that the project is solely funded by the BrookfieldNorth Riverside commission and no village funds are being expended.

Updates are being posted on the village website, www.forestpark.net. To access the updates, search Village Improvement Program.

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ust weeks after opening a new River Forest branch, Community Bank of Oak Park and River Forest will be opening its latest branch on South Oak Park Avenue in a twenty first century space with a distinct nod to the history of Oak Park.

Tom Manfre, Chief Financial Officer, notes that opening a new branch on the south side of Oak Park makes a lot of sense for the local bank. “It’s something we’ve been eyeing for a while. It wasn’t if, it was when we would open in this part of the village.

We’re really excited to show our unique customer service to this side of town and showcase what our people and our technology can bring them.”

Branch manager, Kathy Marchwiany notes that the branch will serve not only Oak Park but also neighboring communities and says the new branch will be more than just a business.

“We want to continue our focus of giving back to the community through this branch. It’s not just about donations, it’s also about time.”

The building at 810 South Oak Park Avenue has been home to a bank since the 1970’s. Bob Ellison, Vice President Operations and Technology for Community Bank, oversaw the renovation of the space and says that working with a team including contractor Level Construction, interior designer John Scott, and renovator Doug Freerksen, insured that the space fully represents Community Bank’s commitment to the latest in technology and service while also embracing the history of Oak Park.

Calling the location a true branch of the future, Ellison points out the fullservice bankers’ desks with technology where bankers can perform all of the banking functions, while also helping customers complete loan applications or simply deposit checks from their mobile stations. Private offices provide space for one-on-one meetings, and a lounge area equipped with USB ports and a large screen television invite customers to linger. Moving glass walls enclose a walk-up ATM in the lobby, allowing customers to access

the ATM even when the bank is closed.

Ellison called on local carpenter and vintage restoration firm Von Dreele Freerksen to create the stunning focal point of the new branch. Inspired by old teller booths in nineteenth century banks, Freerksen created a teller booth of rich wood with custommade metal lattice, gold lettering on the transom windows and vintage glass salvaged from a downtown building. Community Bank’s leaf logo was carved into the booth by local craftsmen.

Community Bank President and CEO, Walter Healy Ruth McLaren, Senior Vice shows off the custom-made teller booth at the President, likens the concept of bank’s new branch on South Oak Park Ave. the personalized branch with its old-fashioned touches to It’s a its separate entrance, kitchenette Wonderful Life, harkening back to the and bathroom can be used by local time when the bank was the center community groups who need a space of the town. To that end, Community to meet.

Bank worked to incorporate spaces President and CEO Walter Healy for the local community in the recomments that this new office, close to design of the space. By day, a large his neighborhood, might be his new conference room serves the bankers home. in the branch. At night, the space with

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BOFFO BRIDGE! The reviews are in and the Circle Avenue Bridge permanent community art display is a hit. According to Sally Cody, village executive secretary and assistant village clerk, whose brainchild this project was, most of those who have commented to her or on Facebook, say the results were “fabulous.”

“One such person was our Public Works director [John Doss],” Cody said, “who admitted he didn’t know how the project would turn out. When he arrived after the event following his son’s graduation, he was absolutely blown away and on Monday, had his staff seal the art to help preserve it. Now that’s a compliment, a former Teamster who thought it was amazing. Many other Facebook comments I read refer to being able to enjoy their walk to the CTA now. All the comments have been positive.”

We asked her for a list of the artists for posterity. Here’s the honor roll:

1000 Thomas (Bambi Alexander, et al) Accents by Fred (Fred Bryant) Mike Albertini Emilie Amborisye

Mosi Amborisye Kenya Anderson Abigail Atwood Tanya Bargas Michael (JoEllen) Barron

Nicole Barron Katie Bartlett Jay Boersma Julianne Bonwit Susan Bothie Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor Trevor Brown Susan Buss Sandy Byrnes Pamela Capra Denise Carmack-Okesanjo Karen Childs Christopher B. Burke Engineering (Jim Amelio) Community Center (Brenda Powers) Community Garden (Jessica Rinks) Andrew Cooper Deb Corbeil Cormack Family Maurice Costello Barb Crawford Ana Diaz Diversity Commission (Kathy Kucia) Charles Doerr Echo Theater Ed’s Way Exit Strategy (Katherine Valleau) Fantastic Sam’s Farmington Foods (Marion

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Sirefman) Evelin Favela Ferrara Candy Co. (Jillian/Iggy) Ferrara Candy Co. (Ditto) Eddie Figueroa Maura Flanagan Forest Lions Club Forest Park Little League Anna Friedman Darby Gaughn Ruby Gerhardt Wendell Gibson Tim & Dorothy Gillian Debbie Ginger Theo Glaser Janet Gonzalez Historical Society of Forest Park Jeremy Horn Ashley Jeffers Lesley Johnson Lena Kazer Gregory Keefer Kingdom Running Club (Sharon Stewart) Kiwanis Marissa Kolsen L’Arche Chicago Eric & Harmony Leibundguth Angeline Leonard Forest Park Public Library (Pilar Shaker) Mariano Mano (artist: Jonathan) Colleen Martin Maria Maxham Don Meyer Charles Michalak Teresa Molina David Morales

Forest Park Arts Alliance (artist: Jessica Luciano, et al) Tabitha Murphy Benjamin Nelson Novak Family Pack 109 (artist: Kevin Leonard) Park District of Forest Park (artists: Ryan and Rachell) Greg Phillips Erin Poloncsik Proviso (artist: Marcia La Porte) Michael Racanelli Ramos/Rappaport Suite Spotte (Artists: Tim & Mitch Reardon) Katie/Davis Redmond Louis Rivera Annie Ryder Jana & Tara Schroeder Shanahan’s Gabriela Sierra Brooke Sievers Simmons family Marion Sirefman Smickery/Pruden Family Samantha Smith St. Bernardine Youth Group Starship Subs (artist: Eben Mazzeri) Hanh Tran Jill Wagner Derrick Warren Karen Weinberg Pat Williams Caroline Wilz Suzanne Winnicki Youth Crossroads, Berwyn (artist: Toni Ruppert, et al)

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Again with Currie Motors

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he concept, we’re certain, is to add a car dealership to Roosevelt Road in Forest Park. Instead, Forest Park and its taxpayers keep paying real money to ping pong Currie Chevrolet from one spot on the street to another.

It happened before, and as of the village board meeting Monday night, it seems likely to happen again.

At the urging of Mayor Anthony Calderone, commissioners approved hiring Kane McKenna, respected municipal financial advisers, to help sort out what we’re sure is a complicated financial matter.

Let’s see: The mayor in his letter to commissioners advised that Currie Motors wants to relocate its dealership from 8401 W. Roosevelt to 7901 W. Roosevelt. And it wants “financial assistance in order to make this multimilliondollar move.” Calderone said he has been negotiating with the owners of Currie about either support from the brand new Roosevelt TIF or some form of a sales tax rebate.

We’re all familiar with the sales tax rebate route since it was only in 2009 that Forest Park officials approved a $1.25 million sales tax rebate over 15 years to fund Currie’s relocation from 7901 W. Roosevelt Rd. to 8401 W. Roosevelt.

Yes, you’ve got that right. Same move. Reverse order.

We’ll allow that some things are just complicated. That was a tough year for car dealers. Massive recession.

Chrysler, a brand long carried by Currie, had cut hundreds of dealers loose in a bankruptcy action — including Currie. Chevy demanded expensive facilities upgrades to keep that franchise. Its lease on the old Jerry Gleason Chevy site at Desplaines Avenue was expensive.

And from the village government’s point of view, even a car dealer getting a nice subsidy is still an asset to village finances.

Even so, Forest Park commissioners need to start this new round of negotiations with some caution and many questions. TIFs are created to add new business not simply to flop them around. What happens to the 8401 W. Roosevelt site? Who owns it? If it sits vacant, how hard will the property tax hit be? Will Currie purchase the old Gleason site? A $6 million mortgage was taken on that property by someone named Gleason in 2015. The village government filed a $40,000 water tax lien on the building in 2016.

How strong are Currie’s financials overall? Who owns Currie now? The Review carried the obit of the firm’s very wealthy British owner a few years back. What’s the prognosis for accumulating tax increment in this still-new TIF? What other competing requests — the empty Ultra Foods — will put a claim on the finite resources of the TIF? And finally, the council needs to take a meta-look at the auto industry. Ford bounced its chairman on Monday and replaced him with the head of its self-driving auto division. This is an industry where there is more change just ahead, not anything like simple stability.

We’re not for or against this concept. With a TIF in place, Currie would be nuts not to seek a subsidy. But this choice is not simple or obvious.

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Listening to both sides

orest Parkers are justly proud of the racial diversity in our town, but I witnessed two events earlier this month that made me think we are more segregated than some of us would like to acknowledge. Maybe “segregated” is the wrong word. Maybe, for now, let’s say that the two groups I observed seem to see reality through different lenses.

The first event was the town hall on May 1 at the Eagles Hall, which was put together by three more-or-less ad hoc organizations called Forest Park Town Hall, Forest Park Progressive Citizens, and Suburban Unity Alliance. The second event two days later was the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, held at McAdam Landscaping.

Only two people were in attendance at both events.

What the two groups had in common was affection for Forest Park and language revealing their sincere desire for unity in the village. The participants at both events were also far whiter than the demographics of Forest Park would suggest.

But the differences between the two gatherings were striking. Based on my observation, most of the participants at the town hall tended to: ■■ be under 50 years old ■■ be newer residents ■■ live here but work somewhere else ■■ be skeptical of people in authority ■■ want to change the system ■■ be idealistic ■■ talk as if the glass is half empty ■■ be idea- and statistic-driven ■■ be for an increase in the minimum wage.

In contrast, most of those attending the Chamber annual meeting tended to: ■■ be over 50 years old ■■ have been in town (as business people) a long time ■■ work here but don’t live here ■■ respect people in authority, because many of them are in positions of authority ■■ want to make the system work ■■ be realistic ■■ talk as if the glass is half full ■■ be relationship driven ■■ be against an increase in the minimum wage.

The image of a bubble is being used a lot to describe how folks these days tend to gravitate toward people who think like them — birds of a feather flock together and all that goes with it. I think what I witnessed at the two gatherings indicates that, even in a small town, there can be bubbles which insulate people from folks who view world through different lenses.

One of the members of the year-old Diversity Commission, Naoto Hasegawa, made a comment about the dangers of hanging out only with like-minded people and what is possible when people build conversational bridges to the other side.

“If you have conversations on a person-to-person level,” he said, “I think a lot of preconceived notions and

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misconceptions would go away.” In one sense, the town hall was what Hasegawa was suggesting. It was a frank, mostly civil conversation.

However, some of the questions at the town hall addressed to Chief Aftanas had an edgy, skeptical tone. The questions expressed concerns that the police in town will be handing over undocumented persons to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officials.

If the folks who asked those questions had gone in to the chief ’s office before asking what a friend of mine refers to as “micro-aggressive” questions in a public forum, they would have learned that, in the words of Aftanas, “There is a lot of misinformation floating around the village. The Forest Park police are not working with ICE officials and will not be handing undocumented people over to them.”

That’s the way the “Chamber Commerce people” do business — for better/for worse. It’s all about relationships.

The Town Hall group understands, perhaps better than the Chamber group, that operating on the basis of “who you know is more important than what you know” can get you in trouble. One of the questions, the main question really, at the town hall was directed at Mayor Calderone: Why is it taking so long to pass the Welcoming Village resolution? The mayor responded that it is a matter of “wordsmithing.”

In response, Kate Webster, the chair of the Diversity Commission, respectfully but firmly stated that her commission’s concern is not about the wording but about the content of the resolution which the mayor has presented to date, that it dances around the issue and doesn’t clearly say what Rep. Welch’s bill HR426 states to ICE — no warrant, no entry.

To give Calderone his due, when he was first elected mayor in 1999, he was bursting the bubble of another cohort, the remnants of which have all but disappeared.

That bubble protected a group that lived in the past and did not understand the necessity of village government being pro-business. To the mayor’s credit, he was one of the key leaders who made the Madison Street renaissance happen.

Now, however, he is one of the Chamber of Commerce people who are living in a business bubble and are satisfied with the unintentional progress Forest Park has made regarding diversity. The Town Hall folks are thankful for the diversity that exists but are saying the Welcoming Resolution glass — and a lot of issues connected with diversity — is half empty, that a Fergusonlike event is still possible, especially if we don’t get more intentional about creating and maintaining social justice for all who live here.

My point is that the diversity glass is, of course, both half full and half empty. Hasegawa’s challenge waits to be responded to by both groups. The Town Hall people need to sit down and have a beer with the Chamber of Commerce folks and listen to the story of how the Madison Street and diversity miracles happened here, and the Chamber people need to pay attention to where the Town Hall folks want to take the village with smalltown charm in the future.

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John Martin, 72, organized programs for at-risk kids John Joseph Martin, 72, of Forest Park, died on May 22, 2017. Born on March 12, 1945, he earned an M.A. in Special Education from Loyola University. He served as executive director at Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) since 1980 and was also a longtime coach of youth sports in his hometown of Forest Park.

His daughter, Sarah Lorenzi, said, “The world lost one heck of a guy today, just three weeks after we found out he had melanoma. We are shocked and devastated by this loss and will forever have a huge hole in our hearts.

Our dad was larger than life and lived his life with integrity, honesty and character.

He taught us that being kind without expectation is the truest form of kindness, to give without expecting anything in return.

He taught us what’s important in life — people, not things. He spent his years helping others and to say that he’s done his part in changing the lives of some of the neediest kids in Illinois would be an understatement.

We are humbled and proud to be able to

carry on his CAAEL legacy.

He was the most amazing father to us, coaching our teams, being present at every single event or game we participated in. He was a simple, laid back and easygoing guy who loved his Cubbies.”

John is survived by Andrea, his partner of 40 years; his daughters, Sarah T. Lorenzi (Gerry) and Katy Martin (Ken). He was the proud grandfather of Madison, Olivia, Laila, Brynna and Grant.

His wake will be held on Wednesday, May 24, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park. A service will be held there on Thursday, May 25 at 10:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m., at St. Bernardine’s Catholic Church, 7246 Harrison, Forest Park. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1400 South Wolf, Hillside.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to carry on the legacy of CAAEL at CAAEL. org.

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Article on Claude Walker was a treat What a treat to read about my grandfather — Claude Walker Sr. — in the Review’s review of 1957 [“When Forest Park was all shook up,” May 3]. Thanks for sharing the story of the 60 local businessmen who trekked to Springfield for his swearing-in as state rep; I never knew about that.

“Pop” was a colorful fellow. A semi-pro footballer, he once KO’d a guy in the Capitol who called him a “dumb Polack;” Pop was not dumb.

You note he served in the Illinois House with another newspaperman, Paul Simon.

The duo co-sponsored bills (remember bipartisanship?) to strengthen freedom of the press. One of my earliest recollections is being in the House chambers with Pop, spinning around in his big blue chair until I got dizzy. That’s when I decided to be a politician. I also inherited his chin and love of baseball.

Pop fostered my budding political addiction, toting me to lawmakers’ conferences

around the U.S., introducing me to such legislative lions as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Chuck Percy, and getting me hired as a “page” at the 1968 GOP National Convention (Yes, I met Spiro Agnew). Just weeks later, my dad — Claude Jr., who was then editor of the Forest Park Review — died suddenly, and our worlds were turned upside-down.

Anyhow, it is so gratifying to see the Review flourishing when most newspapers are struggling. As kids, my sisters and I would hang out at the old Review office on Madison Street to pester my grandfather, dad and uncles (except on Tuesdays … deadline day).

Or we would enjoy the ear-shattering presses at Forest Printing, play with lead linotype “slugs,” and inhale the ink (it truly was in our veins!)

So John Rice’s article spurred some nice memories for me, my sister Lisa, and all of Claude Sr.’s grandchildren. Thanks much!

Claude Walker III Chicago P.S. I have an essay on my website about Claude, Sr., campaigning with Chuck Percy: http://claudiowalker.com/percy-pop-andour-polara_519.html

Celebrating 100 Years

Forest Park Review, May 24, 2017

Help Us Achieve Our Mission!

MIP Golf Outing & Dinner • Friday, June 9, 2017 Oak Brook Hills Resort Willow Crest Golf Club • 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL www.oakbrookhillsresortchicago.com

Prizes & Contests: $1,000 Putting Challenge • Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Teams • Closest to the Pin • Longest Drive • Helicopter Ball-Drop Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Open Bar, Silent Auction, Music & More!

Miracles In Progress is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that assists individuals with a brain injury acquire the resources necessary for treatment, both conventional and alternative, so that they can achieve their highest potential.

Your participation and donations will help make MIP’s mission possible!

The proceeds from this event will support our specialized programs including MIP Pool Pals, MIP Yoga Pals, Sibshops, therapeutic horseback riding, as well as our other scholarships and endeavors.

You can now register online using PayPal at miraclesinprogress.org

Learn more at miraclesinprogress.org What We Do

The goal of MIP is to assist those who have a brain injury to acquire the resources necessary for treatment, both conventional and alternative, so that they can achieve their highest potential. These treatments include, but are not limited to, therapeutic, medical, educational, recreational, alternative medical resources and support services.

Since 2002, it has been MIP’s mission to offer a balance of treatment alternatives and support tools to enhance or optimize the lifestyle of the brain injured and their families. We believe there are key areas that maximize the lifetime potential of individuals with brain injuries.

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Celebrating 100 Years

ARTFUL URBAN RESIDENCES IN THE HEART OF OAK PARK

50% SOLD! UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Single-level 3 bedroom +den residences $599,900 –$899,900

VISIT OUR SALES CENTER! Open daily 12–6pm • 805 Lake Street in Oak Park

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CARNIVAL IN THE PARK bounce houses, games for kids, pony rides, popcorn, balloons, and much more!

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls

For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com

SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000

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

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

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television

FAMILY IS WHY YOU DO IT ALL. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

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.

Lenore L. Koca, Agent 7601 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-366-3779 lenore.koca.bz81@statefarm.com

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DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

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6:30-7:00am

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10:30-11:00am

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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

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

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

Child care available 9-11am

fairoakspres.org

OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

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 Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30 am Adult Bible Class, 10:45 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

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

We honor & remember this Memorial Day

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

Wherever you are, God is!

And all is well.

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays

May 27 Ramadan begins Islam 29 Ascension of Baha’u’llah Baha’i 31-June 1 Shavout Jewish June 4 Pentecost All Christians 9 St. Columba of Iona Celtic Christian 11 Trinity Sunday Christian 15 Corpus Christi Catholic

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

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REACHES SIX SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES: OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST, FOREST PARK, BROOKFIELD, RIVERSIDE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, AND PARTS OF CHICAGO

Please Check Your Ad: The publisher will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

Wednesday Journal Classified must be notified before the second insertion.

The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement.

BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 524-0447 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM HELP WANTED ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTED American Security in Forest Park is seeking an experienced Maintenance Person to work from 8/9am to 2/3pm M-F, 4-6 hours p/d. $15–$20 p/h, based on your experience & abilities. You must live within 20 min of 16th & Harlem.

Job Req: Vehicle, Cell phone w/ texting, no criminal record.

Responsibilities: Building repairs and maint, basic electrical & plumbing, light cleaning, & a variety of other tasks.

Email your resume to jobs@americansecurityservices. com or call 708-383-6969 ext. 240 M-F 9a-5p Senior Billing Coordinator The Royal Group, Cicero, Illinois is one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated containers and point-of-purchase retail displays in the U.S. that also sells a wide array of packaging supply products.

Position summary: Process billing for the Midwest division, including TRG Retail. Ensure sales transactions are billed accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business 5 years relevant Billing exp Email: curtn@royalbox.com SUMMER DAY CARE Hephzibah Children’s Association offers a Summer Day Care program in Oak Park, IL. We are seeking caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5–11-yearold children.

This temporary full time Summer program runs from June 12th through August 11th, Monday through Friday. Individuals work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising play shops, arts and crafts, sports, activities, group games, and indoor and outdoor play. Staff accompany and supervise children at the swimming pool and on weekly field trips.

Requirements include a minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work, or related college courses. Previous experience working with school aged children preferred.

Contact: Amy O’Rourke at: aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE

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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.

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.

ROOMS FOR RENT

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 1 BR CONDO MUST SEE! One bedroom/one bath condo down town Forest Park near all public transportation, Restaurants and shops. Unit has wood floors throughout, granite kitchen counter tops, updated bathroom, beautiful balcony and laundry facility in building. Parking Available. $1,080 monthly rent.

708-602-7175 OAK PARK 3 BR 3 Bedroom apt. In Victorian 2-flat in Central Oak Park. Hardwood floors, stained glass window, large newer kitchen and bath, porch swing on front porch. Parking for up to 3 cars is available. 6/1 708-829-2467 OAK PARK SMALL 1 BR Downtown Oak Park. Hardwood floors throughout. All utilities 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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Augusta & Kildare: PERFECT FOR SENIORS Studio Apartment A gorgeous studio apt. features include kitchen, dining room, large living room, walk-in closet, hardwood floors, incl. heat, appliances, and laundry room, in a beautifully landscaped & well maintained building, quite, safe & secure, rent $590.00. For more information call 773-838-8471.

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.

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CHURCHES FOR RENT

ESTATE SALES Oak Park

MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

MOVING SALE 807 HAYES AVE SAT 5/27 12PM TO 4PM

Everything must go-Antiques, furniture, books, clothes, games toys

GARAGE/YARD SALES Oak Park

Garage Sale 838 N KENILWORTH (alley) SAT 5/27 10 AM–4 PM SUN 5/28 11 AM–3 PM

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-848-5460

Special items: 12 place-settings of china dishes, antique 2-seater bike, antique room screens, pie hutch, children’s games from the 1960s!

Also, numerous camping accessories, picnic dishes, lawn chairs, chain saw, Christmas tree, girl’s 26� bike, pet carriers, Barbie New Beetle ride-on car, car bike carrier for hitch, children’s toys, troll dolls, holiday decorations, and much more!

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft.

- Office: 900 sq. ft.

Oak Park

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HUGE YARD SALE 1036 N. EUCLID AVE. SAT 5/27 9AM TO 3PM

6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 room office suite

Salesman Sample Sale from the gift industry-in original packaging, 50-75% off retail. Candles, Prada Perfume, Bath & Body, cosmetic samples, jewelry, clothing, accessories, holiday decor, teacher’s gifts, serving pieces, etc... Too many items to list!! Also, gently used household items, bedding, ladies’ bike, clothing, shoes, CDs, DVDs, lots & lots of books. If it rains, sale will be rescheduled for Sun. May 28th, 9:00-3:00PM.

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M&M property management, inc.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

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Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

GARAGE SALE 1234 N KENILWORTH SAT 5/27 8AM TO 4PM

Restaurant equipment, office chairs, dishware, and other miscellaneous items.

Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE 400 BLK S GROVE SAT MAY 27 9AM-2PM

Air conditioners, snow-blower, indoor & outdoor furniture, jewelry, collectables, household goods, toys, books Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 542 N. ELMWOOD SAT 5/27 8AM TO 1PM

Furniture including oak armoire, wicker nite stands, queen bed frame and box spring, coffee tables, bar chairs, leather purses, rugs, daybed cover, aquarium stands, kids’ sleeping bags, and much more.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON 2007 Ford Focus SE Wagon. Clean straight car. No rust or body damage. Everything works. $5500.

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In re the marriage of Olalere Adeleye, Petitioner and Abidemi Monsurat Rufai, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-000893.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Miroslav Milosavljev, Petitioner, and Vera Sheleft, Respondent.

No. 17 D 004428 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, VERA SHELEFT, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Emelia Ortega, Petitioner, and Fayyaz Muhammad Malik, Respondent.

No. 17 D 004426 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, FAYYAZ MUHAMMAD MALIK, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017.

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: D17150632 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of CONSCIOUS LIVING WELLNESS with the business located at: 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60301.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHEILA WHITE 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60301 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017

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: D17150787 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JONERSON BUSINESS SERVICES with the business located at: P.O. BOX 34706, CHICAGO, IL 60634. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TERESA B JONES 2919 N. MULLIGAN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60634 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

LEGAL NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter:

Cal. No. 08-17-Z: 417-425 Wisconsin Avenue, James Vanderheyden

Cal. No. 07-17-Z: 112 S. Elmwood Avenue, Ken Floody and Elizabeth Freebairn

James Vanderheyden, on behalf of the owner of the Subject Property, is requesting that a variation be granted from Section 3.6.3 (B) (3) and Section 4.10.3 (Appurtenances Permitted in Side Yards) of the Village of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, wherein Section 3.6.3 (B) (3) require a minimum side yard setback of ten (10’) feet in the R-7 Multiple-Family District, and Section 4.10.3 prohibits steps and open porches from projecting into the required side yard, to permit the construction of an open porch and steps on the south side of the building that would be located approximately one (1”) inch from the side lot line at the premises commonly known as 417-425 Wisconsin Avenue.

Applicants, Ken Floody and Elizabeth Freebairn, are requesting that a variation be granted from Section 3.5.3 (B) (1), which requires that the average front yard setback for the principal building shall be not less than 28.4 feet, whereas the project will feature an enclosed front porch addition with an approximately 20.8 foot front yard setback.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

Those property owners within 500 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

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

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

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 24th Day of May, 2017

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 24th Day of May, 2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24/2017

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24/2017

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: D17150778 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of TIEUP COMPANY with the business located at: 326 EAST AVENUE, LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JACK H. SNOW 326 EAST AVE. LA GRANGE, IL 60525

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: D17150774 on May 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of JTE ENTERPRISES with the business located at: 7736 MONROE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GREGORY MITCHELL 7736 MONROE FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Published in RBLandmark 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017

Published in Forest Park Review 5/17, 524, 5/31/2017

The applicant is seeking to construct a new enclosed front porch to the existing principal building. The proposal will attempt to be compatible with the original design of the residence that featured an enclosed porch based on the style and age of the residence.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Derrick Robinson,Petitioner and Sheila Hubbert-Robinson Respondent, Case No. 2017D-003416.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before June 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Special Riverside Township Meeting The Riverside Township board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Room 4 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL Agenda: 1. Call to order/Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Grants 4. 4th of July Handouts 5. Adjournment Published in RB Landmark 5/24/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ELIAS BONILLA, MARCELA BONILLA Defendants 16 CH 014947 608 N. 5TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

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in the above cause on February 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 608 N. 5TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-103-0100000.

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 iden-

tification 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 14-16-14122.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, 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 14-14-12661.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-12661 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 014154 TJSC#: 37-2759 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

RUTH MEMBERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 5339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 6, 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. 15-15-219-033-0000.

Commonly known as 1401 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 4536960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15010132 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRE NELSON, VENA L. NELSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, GLOBAL ESTATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 014154 408 S. 12TH 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 March 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 408 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-414-0230000.

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 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

I720766 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE7 Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT A. WALSH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CANTERBURY CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 8522 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison

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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. 15-12-429-057-1033.

Commonly known as 315 Des Plaines Ave., Unit 501, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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 14-13-17130.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-17130 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018719 TJSC#: 37-2913 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $354,975.58.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-12149.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY,GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 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. 16-06-119-019-0000.

Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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 608 SOUTH 12TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-424-0260000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $216,984.42.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079444.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please refer to file number 11928.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 11928 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 11 CH 18280 TJSC#: 37-4435 I721688

I720929 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.JEANNE C. JACKSON Defendants 13 CH 018719 624 S. SCOVILLE 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 March 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 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 624 S. SCOVILLE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-213-0100000.

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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, ELENA STOILJKOVIC AKA ELENA M. STOILJKOVIC, IVAN STOILJKOVIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 04550 1180 S. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 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 1180 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-427-0160000.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT

I720923 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ANITA A. COCROFT A/K/A ANITA ANN COCROFT, TD BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK Defendants 16 CH 6352 608 SOUTH 12TH 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 March 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BAN OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE SAMI II TRUST 2005-AR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AR4 Plaintiff, -v.CURT R WALKSLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 18280 1023 MARENGO AVENUE Forest Park, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 1023 MARENGO AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-421-0290000; 15-13-421-030-0000.

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 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

MORTGAGE DIRECTORY

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POINTS/ APP. FEE 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550

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

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

1113 CIRCLE AVE, FOREST PARK

230 CIRCLE AVE

Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Midway between green line and blue line.

This sale is subject to Short Sale ...............$95,000

317 ELGIN AVENUE UNIT B

418 THOMAS 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 walkshowers. 4 total bedrooms, summer kitchen and family room in lower level .................................................................... $396,000

5 RANDOLPH, OAK PARK

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST LISTINGS in Forest Park! Great price for everything you are getting...Three bedrooms, two and a half baths! Impeccably finished.

All hardwood flooring was sanded and restained in 2015.

Dining space with entertainment area opens to kitchen with classic granite to match the clean cabinetry. The living room is large and has plenty of space to set up several seating areas all to enjoy the stone fireplace.

The second floor hosts all three bedrooms and a full bath. Great master bedroom for this price point! Partially finished basement with second full bathroom can be OPEN HOUSE â&#x20AC;˘ SUNDAY, APRIL 30 1-3PM a family room or as it is set up now, as an office, plus more storage. Cozy back yard with newer composite deck off the kitchen. The home has a new furnace and C/A in 2013, successful flood control system, 200 amp electric service, entire interior professionally painted in 2015. Check out the LOW taxes!! Garage quotes attached, just a project the current owners did not get to. ............... $359,000.00

2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master bedroom with en suite including a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony overlooking Forest Park. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and a 2nd full bath. 1st fl is all hardwood oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen. Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement where you will find a family room area, and 3rd full bathroom.

Garage for 1 and tandem driveway space.

1/2 a block walk to Madison St. Starbucks, Skrine Chops, Twisted Cookie and numerous other restaurants and eateries, plus the night life, and finally the shopping! This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! NEW Water heater - 2016 NEW Deck roof - 2016 New Sump pump w/ battery backup - 2015 New garbage disposal - 2015 New Ejector pump - 2012 ....$405,000

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824 HANNAH

VINTAGE TOWNHOUSE with master bedroom, his & her closets. Oak hardwood floors, full unfinished basement. Newer gas forced air heating with central A/C. Fenced yard with one car garage. ..........................................$176,600

THIS VINTAGE PENTHOUSE CONDO enjoys sunlight all day! Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout the entire unit. Huge formal dining room and living room make for a wonderful entertainment setting. Cozy kitchen with a walk out back porch perfect for these Fall nights! The large bedroom at the end of the hall easily accommodates a king sized bed. Come take a look and make us an offer! ...$87,000

1039 FERDINAND AVE THIS IS A GREAT INVESTMENT opportunity.

A three bedroom house, two on the main floor with one in the basement, the repairs are almost all cosmetic. Great bones with hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. A living room and dining room combo. Large eat in kitchen with existing granite countertops! A finished basement with a full second bathroom makes for double the living space! Garage plus two parking spaces. Close to school and public transportation. ......................................................................................$179,000.00

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