Denise and Eric Roy, the team behind the Surf ’s Up franchise, have expanded their culinary reach with
By HECTOR CERVANTES Contributing Reporter
Rhythm and Blues Cafe, a new restaurant in Forest Park, blends soulful live music with a menu that pays homage to Southern favorites and creates a vibrant addition to the community.
Denise Roy, co-founder of the Surf ’s Up franchise, has broadened her culinary vision with the launch of Rhythm and Blues Cafe in Forest Park.
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Proviso adds a 4th year of math to East, West campuses
e graduation requirement will go into e ect for the 2029 graduating class
By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
A fourth year of math is now a graduation requirement for Proviso East and Proviso West beginning with the graduation class of 2029.
The addition of a fourth year of math for both Proviso East and West was approved during the Aug. 13 board of education meeting. The new graduation requirement will begin with next year’s freshman class.
The item carried unanimously, but with a reluctant vote from board member Arbdella Patterson. She said she wanted the requirement go into effect for the freshman who are set to start classes this week.
“I don’t understand why when it comes to giving our students four years of math, that
it is a problem that we have to wait until … 2029,” Patterson said.
Patterson added that the district has the books and the teachers to be able to make the move sooner
“We have made other programs happen in the district, this should have been made available to students in my opinion, this school year, starting this freshman class,” Patterson said.
The move amends current practice. Proviso East and Proviso West now requires only 22 graduation credits, which include three years of math. Proviso Math and Science Academy has 25 required graduation credits and five years of math.
The Math and Science Academies within East and West, which were programs put into effect during the 2021-22 school year, also require 25 graduation credits and five years of math.
During the presentation to the board Aug. 13, Interim Supt. Alexander Aschof f said he was not comfortable recommending a sooner adoption.
“I want to be very smart in how this is rolled out to make sure that we are ready and we are in a position to make this successful
for our students,” Aschoff said. He explained that the district would need to plan for additional math and special-education teachers because more students will be taking math. The district will also need time to create additional courses for students to take during that fourth year, he added.
Aschoff said that the current courses a student who wanted to take in a fourth year – pre-calculus, AP Calculus, statistics and AP Statistics – offer limited accessibility for diverse and dually identified students.
“I believe we need to take a look at designing specific courses for all of our students to be successful,” Aschoff said. “I think that will take some time to develop.”
During the public comment portion of Tuesday night’s meeting, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson spoke in favor of introducing the fourth year of math, saying it is important to help students set them up for success
Thompson said four years would help set the foundation for advanced concepts and also help with critical thinking and problemsolving development, along with helping improve testing grades and setting them up for more success in college
“Four years of high school math ensures that students are well prepared for both academic and real-world challenges,” Thompson said. “Math is a part of our system.”
Adding the additional year can help close the educational gap that some students arrive with from their prospective foundation schools, she added. Without that additional year some students will simply not catch up.
Mayor Nathaniel Booker of Maywood said that a fourth year of math could potentially help students entering college avoid prerequisite courses because Proviso didn’t properly prepare them for college-level math.
Data shows that 36% of students at East scored below grade level and incoming scores for freshman students put them more than three years below grade level. According to the 2023 Illinois Report Card, only 1.7% of students at East were “proficient” in math compared to the state’s 26.9%, while only 3% of West students were rated proficient and 38.4% of students at PMSA, proficient.
Aschoff said the district will continue to encourage students for whom this graduation requirement would not apply to take the additional fourth year of math.
School genealogy project has unanticipated result decades later
A gigantic family tree mural now displays 13 generations
By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Julie Brown (née Huebner) first became interested in genealogy in a history class at Proviso East High School in the late 1970s Little did she know that decades later, this class project would lead her to create a family tree that spanned 13 generations.
For the class project, she and her dad collected some family pictures, she wrote the assignment up, handed it in and that she thought was that.
And indeed, it was until with plenty of spare time due to COVID, she recommitted herself to the project in 2020. As a result, she today has an eight-foot by eight-foot family tree mural on a wall in her home with more
than 400 names on the branches.
At first Brown’s goal was simply to decorate a wall in their home with the pictures she had collected from her father and older cousins, but “my husband encouraged me to go as far back as I could,” and the goal became “presenting a visually pleasing account of where my family came from.”
“My husband, Ed, thinks the mural is the ‘cat’s meow,’ and one of my sons said that if we ever move, we have to take the wall with us,” she added.
Ancestry.com was her go-to resource to find primary sources such as U.S. Census data and passenger lists
“The information I had gotten from my father and older cousins fit like a puzzle with what I lear ned from Ancestry.com,” she said. For example, according to oral family lore, her grandmother’s father did not want her to marry her grandfather and offered her a piano if she did not go through with the wedding. She married him anyway She learned from Ancestry.com that her great-grandfather was a cabinet maker.
Brown, a preschool and Kindergarten aide for the past 12 years is also an artist, which helped with the mural. She has sold some of her work and will be participating in Garage Galleries in Forest Park in 2024.
All of Brown’s forbears came from Germany, mainly from Bavaria, arriving in this country in the last half of the 19th Century; her husband’s family came from Scotland.
This inspired her to paint a rural scene from southern Germany in the lower right-hand cor ner of the mural and Edinburgh Castle in the lower-left cor ner
Perhaps channeling Henry Louis Gates Jr., Brown made some discoveries. For example, many of her female forbears changed their surnames during their lives, because they would remarry after first husbands died of diseases like cholera. Women would frequently die in childbirth with the children raised by their fathers or other relatives.
Some Americanized their names. Brown’s own maiden name, Huebner, was originally Hubner with an umlaut over the u. Because of resentment toward German immigrants
in this country following World War I, a relative changed their family name from Eberspacher to Ebers
Her husband’s ancestors in the country arrived before the Revolutionary War and four ancestors served in that war
Brown has a Facebook page and has connected because of her project with some newly found cousins. She invested herself in the work for her own satisfaction and “to capture our family history before it gets lost in time.”
“What I love most about this,” she added, “is sharing what I learn with my cousins and immediate family, connecting oral history to the discovery of documents on Ancestry.com. Brown’s roots in Forest Park go deep She lived on the town’s south side from her birth at West Suburban Hospital in 1961 and lived in Forest Park until she was married at the age of 31. Her dad grew up at 1123 Circle and his father worked as a stone cutter at Troost Memorial across from Waldheim Cemetery. Her parents lived in Forest Park for 50 years.
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August 21-28
Open Mic
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 - 10 p.m., Rober t’s Westside
Join us for Open Mic hosted by Donnie Biggins at Rober t’s Westside. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m. The venue opens at 3 p.m. Enjoy $5 pints on all drafts. Find tickets at https://tinyurl.com/mryues5p . 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
Bobby’s Bluegrass Jam Night
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6 - 10 p.m., Bobby’s Eastside
Food Aid Festival 2024
Friday, Aug. 23 – Saturday, Aug. 24, Rober t’s Westside
Join Robert’s Westside and WBEZ for the 3rd Annual Food Aid Music Festival. With music as our inspiration and everyday working-class people our heroes, Food Aid envisions a transformed America where no one experiences hunger and ever 7321 Madison St.,
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Saturday, Aug. 24, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Roos Recreation Center
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Mushroom Foraging Walk & Lunch: Carnivore Oak Park
Sunday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Carnivore Meats and Seafood
Join Dave Odd, a professional forager, for a 2-hour neighborhood and woodland walk to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms. The tour is followed by a picnic lunch featuring foraged ingredients, prepared by chefs Brad Knaub & Erik Williams. Find tickets at https://tinyurl. com/4yzxnf4n. 1042 Pleasant St., Oak Park
Hand-Lettering Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Forest Park Public Library
Jez Layman will teach the basics of hand-lettering to create custom cards, signs, and gifts. Learn modern and classic techniques and discover how to use ever yday pens for beautiful e ects. Purchase tickets at https:// tinyurl.com/mr432chp. 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
Join us for Bobby’s Bluegrass Jam Night. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m., with the house band performing at 7 p.m. and open stage starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy $10 house cocktails Free to attend. 7321 Madison St., Forest Park
If you’re looking to grow in faith and Kingdom connections, join us to meet like-minded women who can support you in your spiritual journey. Discover potential connections that might help you reach your destiny. 7329 W. Harrison St., Forest Park
Pour Painting
Friday, Aug. 23. 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library
Create a unique work of art. The ar t will need to dr y, so please be prepared to take it home in a day or two. Designed for ages 8 to 13. Purchase tickets at https:// tinyurl.com/2uhsnyku. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park
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D91 celebrates new year with Back to School Picnic
e annual event was introduced in 2021
By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
Forest Park School District 91 welcomed families and the community at the annual Back to School Picnic Tuesday, an event designed to generate excitement about the first day of school.
The picnic was held behind the Roos Recreation Center from 4 to 7 p.m. and about 800 people attended, officials estimated
The picnic has been a back-to-school tradition since 2021 because Supt. Elizabeth Alvarez, who was new at the time, wanted to build up the sense of community for D91 families. It is all about community and belonging, Alvare z said, emphasizing that celebrating the start of the new school year to g ether is impor tant.
“If we didn’t do this, I honestly don’t think the welcome back would be as exciting as it is,” Alvare z said.
The event featured bounce houses, basketball games, and face painting for children to participate in along with food and shaved ice to help keep residents cool.
Community partners, including West40, the Park District of Forest Park and Collaboration for Early Childhood where among the
and show their support of D91.
“Our goal is to support all of our communities,” Agrela said.
Not wanting to miss out on the community fun, Lekeisha Boyd, a Forest Park resident, attended the event with her children and grandchildren. Her granddaughter attends Garfield Elementary and her son attends Forest Park Middle School, she said.
“We are out here for the back-to-school activities,” Boyd said. “Enjoy the festivities and get to meet more Forest Park families.”
The event was also an opportunity for students and families to meet their new teachers, principals and also get their schedules ahead of time.
Each D91 school had a booth set up at the event where they handed out goodies along with lawn signs for each prospective school, which many families proudly carried around for the remainder of the day.
Christy Griffin, a Forest Park mom, came to the event with her rising first grader, King Palmore, who enjoyed shaved ice and the activities.
Griffin said they always try to come out to all the community Forest Park have to of
They came to the picnic to catch up with friends, Griffin said.
“Really to see all his friends that he hasn seen during the summer,” his principal and to see
z and Nurys Uceta-Ramos, director
Emily Bruzzini, art teacher at Ross and Gar eld Elementary School, and Principal Jamie Stauder welcomed Gar eld families to the booth and handed out goodies.
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Christy Gri n and her son King Palmore proudly hold up their Gar eld Elementary sign.
AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Forest Park School District 91 families spent the a ernoon together.
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A car crashed into Proviso East High School during the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17.
In a statement to district families on Saturday, Interim Supt. Alexander Aschoff said district administration was notified by the Maywood Police Department of a car acci dent involving a vehicle that impacted the Proviso East High School building.
According to Aschoff, no one was inside the building during the time of the accident.
“The safety and well-being of our students staff and community are our highest priorities,” Aschoff said. “District administration is working closely with authorities to assess the extent of the damage. All necessary precautions are being taken to ensure the building is safe and secure.”
Aschoff said no major injuries to the driver were reported
Car crashes into Proviso East
Classes med as normal on Monday
A silver car crashed into the side of Prov iso East on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17.
founded the Surf ’s Up franchise, has since grown to 15 locations early challenges, their Oak gained popularity after being featured on Chicago’s Best TV, which helped fuel the franchise’s expansion.
The idea for Rhythm and Blues Cafe emerged when the Roys disco ous owner was leasing out the kitchen. decided to take over from had a similar menu, and officially opened the restaurant in Forest Park J
“We’ re essentially contracting the kitchen and restaurant portion of Rhythm and Blues Cafe, making it a collaborati nership,” Roy said.
Dwight Culbreath, the first franchise and owner of Surf ’s Up Maywood, has demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the company.
“When we decided to open this cafe, we reached out to him for a partnership. Dwight’s positive attitude and teamwork spirit made him eager to join. Our team now includes me, my husband, and Dwight, and his involvement has been instrumental, supported by the local community,” Roy said.
One of the initial challenges the Rhythm and Blues Cafe faced was discovering that Forest Park requires an entertainment license for live music. This realization forced them to cancel a planned band perfor mance for their opening.
“Since then, we haven’t had live music, but we’ve hosted a brunch and a boutique walk. We’re maintaining the space by allowing reservations for parties and playing music through our jukebox, taking a different approach from the start,” Roy said. The local community has responded positively to the cafe since its opening .
“At first, many people walked in and thought it was still Nola, but we’ve revamped the place significantly. A lot of people are surprised and ask if it’s under new ownership,” Roy said.
Rhythm and Blues Cafe features nostalgic touches, such as a wall of old records, and relocated the pool table to the back
Rythm and Blues Cafe loca tion at 7522 Madison St, Forest Park
since locals enjoy playing pool.
They also updated the menu to feature new items, such as the Rhythm and Blues Burger and jambalaya, while they retained some Surf ’s Up favorites.
“We still offer Hennessy wings, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, hand-cut onion rings, and our popular catfish. Now, we have a catfish sandwich and a Rhythm and Blues sampler with catfish, chicken wings and shrimp, which can be grilled or fried. At Surf ’s Up, we would grill or fry the shrimp and catfish, and we continue to do that here, as well,” Roy said.
One evening, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins and Oak Park, Michig an, Mayor Marian McClellan dined there, joined by Illinois State Senator Kimberly Lightford and some trustees. Melody Winston, a senior executive at Living Fresh Market, was also present, Roy said.
Roy said she believes Rhythm and Blues Cafe brings a unique vibe to the broader Forest Park community.
“I think it brings a different vibe to the community, attracting a crowd of people
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aged 30 and up who enjoy the blues. While the older crowd appreciates the blues aspect, younger people often don’t stay too long, which adds diversity to the space. It’s not just for Black people; we have a wide range of clientele,” Roy said.
One customer mentioned that he goes to Buddy Guy’s for the same music but appreciates being able to enjoy it locally at their bar without having to travel to Chicago. He said he values that it’s in the same community and offers food and beer, Roy said.
She added that they envision the restaurant hosting live blues bands and are making ef for ts to retain the bands they’ve hired and one of the places they’ve collaborated with is The Waterhole, which had a house band. They discovered this house band and plan to feature them, along with other local bands they aim to showcase
“That is the goal, and I like helping different people get their moment in the spotlight. We have a venue, and we want to give local bands a place to shine,” Roy said.
T he restaurant is located at 7522 Madison St
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D209 approves IB for now, but future remains uncertain
A high decrease in enrollment raises concern over the program’s sustainability
By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
The Proviso Township High School District 209’s board of education unanimously approved last week keeping International Baccalaureate programming for this year despite some members’ tre pidation about its low enrollment.
“Students start scheduling in December, so we need to make some very important decisions around IB, specifically at East and West,” said Interim Supt. Alexander Aschoff.
Today, there are 55 students enrolled in the program at East, 49 students at West, and 177 students at PMSA. That’s a nearly 69% decrease since 2022-23, when the rigorous program was first offered, district data shows.
“I think if we didn’t look at it and didn’t have these conversations, to me that is more concerning, that we didn’t address it,” Aschoff said. “There is obviously something here and we need to dig into it a little bit more to figure out what is going on and what will be best moving forward.”
The decision to keep the program at any of the schools will need to be made by October or November at the latest, Aschoff said.
Proviso D209 offers the IB’s diploma program, a two-year international education program for teens 16 to 19, at all three district high schools. Proviso West also offers the IB career-related program. Students receive college credit for individual courses or for com-
pleting a full IB diploma.
Enrollment in the IB diploma prog ram has also decreased.
For this school year, which began Thursday, Aug. 15, the number of students considered “full-diploma” students, or students who are taking majority IB courses according to Aschoff, is 18. No juniors or seniors at East are enrolled. At West, there are only five seniors in the program, while seven juniors and six seniors at PMSA are considered “full-diploma students.”
That’s a sharp contrast from the first year, when there were 101 students considered “full diploma” students: 15 juniors at East, 18 juniors at West, 20 juniors and 48 seniors at PMSA.
During that year, seniors at East and West were not able to complete a full IB diploma because of when the Math and Science Academy programs at the schools were implemented, Aschoff said. The MSA’s course pathways at East and West prepare freshman and sophomore students for IB classes their junior and senior year. The programs went into effect during the 2020-21 school year
“There you can see the concern,” Aschoff said. “We have students taking the courses, but as far as the pinnacle of the IB program, of students earning the full diploma, the numbers are low.”
Students are simply electing not to take the courses, Aschoff said.
The renewal of the program, which Aschoff said was the right decision for this school year, cost the district $37,980 for the three high schools, $12,660 each.
The issue is not with the program itself, as Aschoff said it is not only a “phenomenal and rigorous” internationally recognized program, but other high schools have seen great success with it, but trying to figure out
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what is the cause of the low enrollment.
“It is something that Proviso certainly believes in but is it that we haven’t been supporting, communicating, explaining, is it on us?” Aschoff said. “We have to look in the mirror first…did we do our job to make sure we are educating enough, supporting it enough, before we can do a reflective piece and turn the mirror on the individual that we are talking to.”
But before the district can even think about removing IB programming from East and West, community input is highly needed, Aschoff said.
“We have to definitely work with the community, work with our students, work with our teachers to make sure that this is the direction that everybody really wants,” Aschoff said, adding that the district can con-
tinue to support the program if student engagement increases
Those conversations have not happened yet, Aschoff said, adding generating more talk about the program is the first step.
“I want to ease into it. I don’t just want to jump right into it because I think that is going to cause panic or alarm,” Aschoff said.
Aschoff said he wants to see how the conversation forms, but said they will ramp it up as the school year really kicks off so counselors and students can know in terms of scheduling their courses for next year.
But maintaining a program with such low enrollment is not fiscally responsible.
“We can’t make a decision to let courses run when the enrollment is so low,” Aschoff said. To do so would not be a responsible way to use tax-payers money, he added.
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Fashion forward
The new Rhythm and Blues Cafe debuted a Boutique Crawl Saturday featuring Black women-owned shops. They included Perfect Fit Fashion, She, Tantalizing Threads and Studio 76. Visitors could also re gister to vote onsite.
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Garage Galleries returns for a 10th
year. Here’s what to know e annual neighborhood art walk includes pottery, paintings, sculptures and more
By MICHAEL BANIEWICZ Contributing Reporter
On Aug. 24, the annual Garage Galleries will be underway in Forest Park for a 10th year. The event is a volunteer-driven neighborhood art walk that highlights the work of artists from Forest Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Residents will open their garages and transform them into temporary art galleries from noon to 6 p.m. The art on display includes a wide range of types including pottery, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, woodwork, and more.
A complete list of each gallery location and the artists can be found online at www. garagegalleriesfp.com. There will also be an interactive online map that locates the address of each gallery, which is available to be downloaded or printed.
The event is organized by the Garage Galleries committee in the Arts Alliance Forest Park. According to the alliance, of the 100 artists whose work is featured, about 70%80% are from the Forest Park neighborhood. Additional artists are based out of surrounding areas or suburbs including Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, LaGrange, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Naperville, Arlington Heights, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Champaign, and New Buffalo in Michigan.
Garage Galleries began in 2014 from the efforts of local artist Amy Turilli. When it began it included only two garages and was called “GarArt.” Turilli eventually left Forest Park and moved to California. Once the Arts Alliance committee took over the event the name was changed to Garage Galleries and has since grown year after year
Part of the mission of the Arts Alliance Garage Galleries committee is not only host a wide variety of artists and artisans, but also showcase to visitors the creativity and talent pf Forest Park residents. The alliance
said that some of the artists make their living in their creative fields, but few will live solely by their art.
One artist local to the Forest Park neighborhood is Bridget Lane who has been making pottery for over 50 years. Lane said she fell in love with pottery after taking an art class in Kewanee High School. Since then, she has participated in group studios and gathered knowledge from master potters to refine her craft.
“It’s just been a journey,” Lane said. “It’s the most incredibly relaxing and tranquil thing to do, and people really, really enjoy using something that’s this artistic for their everyday coffee, dessert plate, bowl they leave out with fruit in it. It’s just so much nicer than commercial stuff, and I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback.”
The artists featured in Garage Galleries each went through an application process overseen by the Arts Alliance committee The process, which begins in April, requires applicants to submit examples of their works in the application. Only original pieces of art or a craft are accepted, as opposed to a piece produced from a kit or commercial pattern, the Arts Alliance committee said. Prints and reproductions by the artist are permitted.
While reviewing the applications, the committee said it prioritizes work that falls within the confines of fine art and craft without becoming pretentious or unapproachable. The creators of work that fall under more craft and less art are referred to the Arts Alliance Forest Park Makers’Market.
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Brothers Javier and Jose Lopez formally opened the doors on their brewpub over the weekend.
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Car re erupts on Roosevelt Road
By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
While traveling in the 8200 block of Roosevelt Road Aug. 10, police saw a car with smoke coming from its engine bay, which turned into flames. Two women were standing outside the car. Police called the fire department, which extinguished the car fire. The car was towed and, when police attempted to provide information about the car’s location, the woman refused and walked away from the scene.
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Also on Aug. 10, police were contacted by a special agent from the Missoula County Sherif f’s Office in Montana. The special agent told police that he tentatively identified human remains located in 2010. He requested that police contact the sister of the
the body’s identity. The woman consented to the buccal swabs, which will be sent to the special agent.
Battery
On Aug. 11, police responded to the Forest Park Blue Line station for reports of a battery. A woman who was bleeding from a cut on her nose told police that a man started yelling at her on the train. When she exited the train, he followed and hit her face with his fist on the platform She refused medical attention and the man was arrested for battery.
In-state warrant
While on patrol on 14th Street and Harlem Avenue Aug. 12, police noticed someone riding in the bed of a truck without a seatbelt. Police pulled the car over and discovered the passenger to have a serviceable warrant out of Cook County. He was the warrant and one count of earing a safety belt.
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On Au g. 12, p olice responded to Harlem Avenue to a man who re ported that he
■ Police pulled over a man driving in the 7200 block of Jackson Boulevard Aug. 12 for traveling without a front license plate. Police smelled cannabis coming from the
First day of school
Seniors at PMSA arrived for the rst day of school with matching backpacks from the Disney movie “Cars.”
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Students smile a er stopping for a morning pick me up on their way to the rst day of school at PMSA.
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PMSA senior smiles and shows o her Spider-Man backpack for the rst day of school at PMSA.
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Hoskins, local delegates celebrate amid the DNC
What you need to know about the convention
By JESSICA MORDACQ Contributing Reporter
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Delegates and Democrats from around the area celebrated this week after President Joe Biden officially passed the torch to Kamala Harris, the party’s presidential nominee.
“The United Center was a sight to behold,” said Rory Hoskins, an Illinois delegate and mayor of Forest Park. “It looked like America. Every age, shape, religious tradition, race and gender was represented.”
Although Hoskins attended the 2020 DNC virtually, this is his first time attending in person. He said he enjoyed meeting elected officials and community leaders from around the country and catching up with those he’d met before
Hoskins added that he also he was unexpectedly invited to the Clinton Reunion, where he saw For mer President Bill Clinton speak on his birthday, Aug. 19. He said he met several people there who have served the Clintons and also have ties to Forest Park, River Forest or Oak Park.
“This reminded me of how special our trivillage community is,” Hoskins said.
Michelle Melin-Rogovin, Forest Park’s commissioner of streets and public improvement, is also attending the DNC. She’s volunteering for Discover Illinois, a nonpartisan organization that represents and organizes the convention on behalf of the City of Chicago and Illinois. So far, she said she’s welcomed media and delegates to events
She’s also volunteering as a wayfinder in McCor mick Place on Wednesday and checking credentials on Thursday at the United Center.
Melin-Rogovin said she has been asked to participate in Zoom training sessions about the events she’s participating in and on-site training sessions.
Rep. La Shawn Ford of Illinois’ 8th District told Growing Community Media that “Biden’s speech resonated with his deep love for our country.”
“His words reflected a lifetime of dedication to public service,” he said, “emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy and protecting our freedoms from threats
like Donald Trump With unwave in Vice President Harris, Biden co a strong belief in her ability to lead the charge against Trump and safeg nation’s future.”
“This election,” he added, “marks a significant shift from traditional party lines, as it is no longer Democrats versus Republicans a collective effort, with the suppo Republicans, to stand against Donald and preserve our democracy.”
DNC organizers Tuesday ackno the delay in the first night’s progr the United Center that knocked singer Taylor off the agenda and caused President Joe Biden to wrap up just before nearly an hour-and-a-half past gramming was meant to end
“Because of the raucous applause rupting speaker after speaker, we skipped elements of our program to ensur we could get to President Biden as quickly as possible so that he could speak directly to the American people,” convention officials said. “We are proud of the electric a in our convention hall and proud that our convention is showcasing the broad and diverse coalition behind the Harris-Walz throughout the week on and off the stage.”
Programming was expected to start a halfhour earlier Tuesday night.
Despite the long night Monday, and a problem with security equipment that caused members of the press to wait in long entrance lines, the convention by most accounts has run smoothly. Protestors who breached a perimeter fence Monday were quickly detained and there were few arrests
Traffic, with additional rolling streets closures and accommodations for motorcades, were a headache for travelers. The City of Chicago recommended that drivers use its OEMC app for help.
At the delegates’ breakfast Monday, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch of Hillside highlighted the power of Black politicians in Illinois. He pointed out that it stretched “back to the founding of the NAACP in Springfield following the 1908 race riots in the city,” reporter Hannah Meisel of Capitol News Illinois wrote
“Welch traced the trajectories of major
Black activists and elected officials with ties to Illinois through time, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who he said inspired generations of young Black Americans to get involved in politics with his oft-recited speech adapted from an earlier poem that featured the phrase ‘I am somebody.’”
“‘I believed I was somebody, and I stand before you today as the first Black speaker of the Illinois House,’ he said.”
Thursday, the final day, brings what all participants are waiting for: Vice President Kamala Harris will give her nominee acceptance speech as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. Congressman Davis is holding a watch party at the same time.
To close out the DNC, there will be a Democratic National Committee meeting on Friday, Aug. 23 at McCormick Place.
Are you volunteering? Were you a DNC vendor? We’d love to hear from you. Message Jessica Mordacq at jessica@austinweeklynews.com.
What ’s left?
Plenty.
According to DNC officials, each day was assigned a theme. On Wednesday, it’s “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” and Thursday is “For Our Future.”
Caucus meetings, or meetings of specific groups such as the Black or Hispanic caucuses, run most of the day Wednesday. Other meetings are held Thursday. Main programming starts at 6 p.m.
You can livestream most of those meetings: https://demconv ention.com/schedule/?e v ent_ day=3&event_type=main-programming
Laughs
The Daily Show is taping live in Chicago this week. Key Democratic politicians are slated to be interviewed on the show, but so is Chance the Rapper. Expect to see him Wednesday night.
Can’t get enough?
Here’s how you can follow the DNC online
■ Watch caucuses on the DNC’s YouTube page
■ Watch speeches at DemConvention.com
Stay with the Review online as we blog live from the event. And don’t forget to message jessica@ austinweeklynews.com for any news tips you might have or to share your personal experience with the DNC.
JESSICA MOR DACQ
Mayor Rory Hoskins at Chicago’s DNC
OUR VIEW
It’s pension time
Forest Park has serious problems with its underfunded police and fire pensions. The first problem is that they are chronically underfunded. The second problem is that, until now, no one at village hall has been willing to have a frank discussion of how serious the issue is and how limited the possible solutions.
The simple truth is that those pensions, which fund the retirements of our police and fire personnel, are currently at just 35% of the total needed. And under state mandate, that leaves the village far shor t of the required 90% funding level necessary by 2040. That’s just 15 years away
To reach that level, or near it, Forest Park will need to accelerate its ongoing payments to both funds. This year’s village budget calls for some additional payment. But the village’s general fund, the monies collected from property taxes, utility taxes, license fees, etc., will never be adequate to fully catch up.
That means the villa ge will need to either cut other expenses — very painful during a lean operation already running at a deficit — or Forest Park can find new revenue sources that can be devoted to pension funding.
Maria Maxham, the village council member who was once the editor of the Forest Park Review, has at least been more for thright in acknowledging the scope of the pension problem. She also gets points for believing local residents can handle the reality of this deep hole and would prefer to know about it than be left in the da rk.
There is also the reality that pension funds may at some point be able to divert state funds owed to Forest Park directly into their coffers. That will play havoc.
Maxham, the commissioner of accounts and finance, said she has been meeting with Village Administrator Rachell Entler and Finance Director Letitia Olmsted to discuss new funding options. That’s good, though the options are few. At the top of her list is diverting a portion of the coming tax bonanza expected when two weed dispensaries open shortly in town. For Forest Park to have not one but two dispensaries coming online will be a rich vein of income. Using it to fund pension obligations makes sense
The two local chiefs, Gross and Chiappetta, say pensions have been underfunded since they came to work in Forest Park nearly a quar ter-century ago. So far it has not impacted morale, they said. Everyone has gotten paid. That’s good.
The truth is that all these retired cops and firefighters will always get paid. That’s the legal and moral obligation. The question is how painful will it be for this small town if the can keeps getting kicked and kicked?
Good for Maxham, Entler and Olmsted for starting this discussion, for having it in public and for bringing at least one good idea to the table.
Great pumpkin?
How about a pretty good one?
Jill Wa gner put down her pen, alas, so while we search for a re placement to fill her column slot (third Wednesday of the month), we’ re running some of est hits. This week, “Great pumpkin” from last August.
I’m not sure if someone else in town is trying to grow a giant pumpkin, but if you’ re looking for competi tion, you’ re likely to win this y I planted three mounds of giants, including the seed liberated from a giant pumpkin purchased at farmers market last fall, but only one plant is still going. That one plant finally flow week, so it’s not on pace with the big boys who are going to the state fair.
WAGNER
I started several pumpkins indoors this spring before the last frost and lost some when I hardened the plants of f. Only one survived through a week or two of transplanting. The early star t was supposed to give me a leg up on the pumpkin growing season, but after the frost I started a few more mounds with new seeds
Pumpkin 1 was planted near the fence in full sun, close to my horseradish plants. It was clearly a strong plant, a vigorous vine with robust leaves that grew every day. They took a turn out of my yard and the vine moved its way into the neighbor’s yard. My neighbor welcomed the delightful prospect of sharing the parental responsibilities of a giant pumpkin, and she ag reed to joint custody. Unfortunately, the vine that stretched down her sidewalk took a turn for the worse and has been sent to the compost.
Pumpkin 2 was also planted near the fence. Last year the knife sharpener shared a few seeds from the giant pumpkin he purchased at the neighboring booth that was selling 100-pound pumpkins at the far mers market. After he sliced his big boy for a giant carving, he kindly shared some seeds for me to try
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this year. This special plant might not be ess has been slow, and the plant is small. I wonder if the seed apped, because this pumpkin plant veral flowers have invited many visiting bees in the past week so plump bulbs should appear soon. should be showy as it has climbed the fence and the fr uit will be of f d into the chain link. Pumpkin 3 has started taking over my thout a dog, the vines have the freeer they feel best. The eat Atlantic pumpkin are creeping their shade-makers across our backyard. Many flowers have been pollinated and soon the selection of the strongest baby pumpkin will be made.
I recently learned that growing giant pumpkins is a sport. The casual par ticipation at improving the fitness of a gourd through natural elements and personal interventions like shading, sheltering, feeding, pruning, watering over the course of a summer for competition is a spor t. Unlike cheerleading and marching band, which are “activities,” growing a giant pumpkin for competition, that’s a real sport.
I have a goal of beating the size of my pumpkin from last year. It was featured in my Scarecrow Invasion display, “It’s a Great Pumpkin,” in front of my house last year. Maybe you were the one person who voted for it in the Historical Society and Arts Alliance Invasion competition. It was the 45-pound pumpkin centerpiece, rising out of our front yard at Linus van Pelt’s feet. While a mere feather in the scheme of giant pumpkins, my pride is still shining.
This sporting year I hope to raise a pumpkin bigger than last year and one day, maybe a forklift will have to move my pumpkin to the front yard.
August 21, 2024
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For some Forest Park parents, the start of school brings relief They’re tired of having kids home full time
Kids are also bored by the long break and miss their classmates
But the start of a new school year can also be stressful for parents. Buying fresh school supplies, new school clothes and meeting new teachers.
And they also feel the heavy responsibility of becoming involved in their kid’s education.
One of the sacred truths of American education is that it’s crucial for parents to be involved in their child’s school. Imagine my shock when I recently read that parents showing up at school has little effect on how quickly their kid memorizes the multiplication tables
According to author Amanda Ripley, the countries producing the smartest kids have little parental involvement in education. A parent in Finland, for example, attends two brief conferences with their child’s teacher during the school year. Yet Finnish kids are first in the world in science and second in reading. South Korean parents, who care a great deal about their kid’s education, rarely visit their schools
They also don’t help them with school-
work. In fact, a study of 13 counries showed that children of parents who helped them with their schoolwork had poorer eading scores than those who didn’t get parental help
American parents, by contrast, are great at helping their ids with homework. If I got the chance, I “helped” way too much. Fortunately, three of my four kids didn’t want my assistance. One of them did his homework as soon as he got home from school. He took responsibility for his schoolwork, so we didn’t have to
Besides helping with assignments, Americans are also good at showing up at their kid’s school. Last year, 90% of us attended at least one school meeting. Six out of 10 are willing to bake a cake for the fundraiser, pay the middle-school kids to wash the car, and clock out early to catch their soccer games
My wife and I were strong adherents to this gospel. I thought it was overkill but we both attended parent-teacher conferences We also went to their games, concerts and art fairs. The kids appreciated our presence, but it did not raise their GPA.
So how could parental assistance be a bad thing? Some parents offer help, before the kid asks for it. They go beyond coach-
A LOOK BACK IN TIME
ing to “doing.” They become “editors” correcting their children’s mistakes. Our goal should not be immediate success in school but helping them build life skills for successful futures
There are countless studies that show helping Madison with her homework is not helping her learn. Some well-intentioned parents become such strong advocates for their kids, they interfere with teachers and under mine school authority.
It turns out that parents staying home, reading to their kids, can help their grades more than showing up for the book fair Parents reading for their own enjoyment improves their kids’ chances of becoming lifelong readers.
Schools and parents are partners in educating children, but they have different jobs
If parents model learning at home and leave the three Rs to the professionals, their kids are more likely to succeed in school.
I know an elementary school teacher, who has raised five children. With the first three, she threw her heart and soul into their schools. This had zero effect on their grades. With the last two, her shadow rarely darkened the school door and both have graduated college
Forest Park’s parents should be commended for helping their kids with school. But if we help them too much, they’re never going to catch those kids from Finland
Catering to the late-night
crowd
In 1972, Conway’s Single Shack at 410 Circle boasted “A touch of Old Town right here.” Jack Conway served pizza, Vienna hot dogs, Italian beef or sausage, and 28 flavors of Highlander ice cream in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Offering delivery service after 4 p.m., Conway’s also catered to the late-night crowd and was open weeknights until midnight and Fridays and Saturdays until 1 a.m. The business would later become Lady Bug Thrift and then Circle Pizza. Today it is home to Tooth Buds Pediatric Dentistry. Jill Wagner
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT
MORTGAGE SERVICING
Plaintiff, -v.-
JOSE G. ROMERO, GEMA A. ROMERO, BYLINE BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST, CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, LVNV FUNDING, LLC
Defendants
2023 CH 02946
812 HUGH MUIR LN 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 June 10, 2024, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 11, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
Commonly known as 812 HUGH MUIR LN, MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Property Index No. 15-02-322-0160000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
The judgment amount was $183,864.65.
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. 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 CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS,
PLLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901. Please refer to file number 22-087686. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE
You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHAD LEWIS
ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ
SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901
E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM
Attorney File No. 22-087686
Attorney ARDC No. 6306439
Attorney Code. 65582
Case Number: 2023 CH 02946
TJSC#: 44-1885
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2023 CH 02946 I3249923
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:
PUBLIC WORKS INTERIOR REMODEL
The Village of River Forest is seeking qualified and responsive contractors to complete restoration work at the Public Works Facility office area. The work includes but is not limited to floor replacement, wall removal and replacement along with other items necessary to complete the work.
The bidding documents are available for download starting Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at:
www.vrf.us/bids
Bids must be submitted by Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at:
Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305
The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.
No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.
The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.
Published in Wednesday Journal August 21, 2024
to Solicit Bids
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Notice is hereby given by the Executive Director of Housing Forward, 1851 South 9th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, that bids will be received for the following improvements at The Write Inn located at 211 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302: Roof membrane replacement, Roof insulation and Masonry Tuckpointing
Bids will be received until 5:00PM, Central Standard Time on August 30, 2024, and emailed to RFP@iff. org. Please direct all bid proposals to Ann Panopio.
The bidding forms and documents will be available to request here (https://iff.org/rfps/). The owner, and owner’s representative have been authorized to refuse to issue plans, specifications and proposals to any person, form or corporation that they consider to be unqualified. Proposal must be submitted on the forms provided.
The bidder is specifically advised that Housing Forward is a Subrecipient of the Village of Oak Park of a grant pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, pursuant to an agreement entered between the Village of Oak Park and Housing Forward. Further, the work must adhere to federal labor compliance requirements (Davis Bacon). Housing Forward and Village of Oak Park have a preference to qualifying Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises. Contractors are expected to make their best effort in maximizing participation.
NOTE: No contracts will be awarded unless the contractor is actively registered with the “System for Award Management (SAM)” and permitted to work, certified by the Village of Oak Park.
Summary of Work – The project includes all work described in the Bid Documents including but not limited to all required site prep, scaffolding, temporary shoring, demolition, removal and appropriate disposal of waste materials, replacement, or repair of existing materials to remain, cleaning, and confirmation of water-tight enclosure for all areas of work. This work should be coordinated with Owner to minimize impact to Owner’s operations.
Published in Wednesday Journal July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY Juvenile Department
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S):
Jennifer Elaine Ciszek-Gill – Mother
Joshua William Clark - Father
Case Number JS22090
Petitioner
Jennifer Elaine Ciszek-Gill
In the Matter of Minor(s):
Levi William Clark 05/02/2007
This is an important notice from the court. Read it carefully.
A petition about termination of parent-child relationship has been filed with the court, and a hearing has been scheduled related to your child(ren). Your rights may be affected by the proceedings. You have a right to appear as a party in the proceeding.
If you fail to participate in the court proceedings, the court may deem that you have waived your legal rights and admitted to the allegations made in the petition. Hearings may go forward in your absence and may result in the termination of your parental rights.
Judicial Officer:
Honorable Thomas Marquoit
Hearing Date/Time: September 3, 2024 @ 9:30am (AZ time)
How can I prepare for the hearing? Any supporting documentation must be filed with the Clerk of Court at least seventy-two hours in advance of the set hearing date.
If I have questions or concerns who can I contact?
For questions concerning filing, please contact the Clerk of Court at (602) 372-5375. For questions about the hearing, contact the Juvenile Department at (602) 506-4533, Option 2 to reach the assigned Judicial Officer’s staff. If you have legal questions, seek legal counsel.
Docket Code: NOTJS Rev 09/27/23
Published in Wednesday Journal August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024
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: G24000358on July 29, 2024 Under the Assumed Business Name of DAYBREAK REIKI with the business located at: 367 BLYTHE RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JILL GEHRING 367 BLYTHE RD RIVERSIDE, IL 60546, USA
Published in RB Landmark August 7, 14, 21, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
The Village of Oak Park will receive bids for 3 Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 Servers. The full bid document can be obtained from the Village website www.oak-park.us.
Bids will be accepted until August 30, 2024 5PM Central.
Published in Wednesday Journal August 21, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
The Village of Oak Park will receive bids for 1 Dell PowerEdge R660 Server. The full bid document can be obtained from the Village website www.oak-park.us.
Bids will be accepted until August 30, 2024 5PM Central.
Published in Wednesday Journal August 21, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
The Village of Oak Park --Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302-- will receive electronic proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Septmebr 5, 2024 for Project: 24-15, Bike Boulevard Pavement Marking and Signage Improvements. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the online electronic bid service listed below. In general, the improvements consist of: the installation of pavement markings including polyurea, Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), and thermoplastic; the fabrication and installation of signs and telescoping steel sign supports; concrete sidewalks and curbs; installation of RRFB systems; and all appurtenant work thereto.
Plans and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found at https://www. oak-park.us/your-government/ budget-purchasing/requestsproposals or at www.questcdn. com under login using QuestCDN number 9281955 for a non-refundable charge of $64.00. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.
The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.
THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer
Published in Wednesday Journal August 21, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
noon -6pm
Garage Galleries Forest Park is a volunteerdriven neighborhood art walk. Forest Park residents open their garages to local area artists. The event celebrates art and artists in a casual, family-friendly neighborhood setting and encourages residents and visitors to explore Forest Park.
Residents host artists in their garages in a casual “art reception” atmosphere, and host garages are set up in clusters for easy navigation.
Visit garagegalleriesfp.com for map and more info!
The Simple Palette by Priscilla Putman 541 Beloit Ave
“Watercolor & hand-lettered paper goods & gifts for the simple, artful life.” thesimplepalette.com | IG & FB @thesimplepalette
Rob Sall Photography (Forest Park Resident)
Garage: 1120 Beloit Ave
Changing perspectives of our planet… one location, one story, one photograph at a time. facebook.com/robsallphoto • www.robsall.com
RoseMary Gange
432 Thomas Ave
Abstract paintings and collages employing acrylic mixed media.
