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By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter

Pilar Shaker, the director of the Forest Park Public Library, will resign effective Oct. 28. The decision was publicly announced during a Sept. 1 special meeting of the library board. In a follow-up interview with the Review, Shaker said she was leaving to “pursue other, non-library opportunities” and declined to elaborate any further. She said that, while she would have liked to see the building renovations kicking of f this month through, she has confidence that the staf f would handle the project smoothly, and that she was equally confident in the board’s ability to choose a successor.During the Sept. 1 meeting, the board discussed the process for doing just that, as well as the process for finding an interim director. They hope to select both the consulting firm and the interim director during the re gular, Sept. 19 meeting. The trustees also ag reed to form a personal committee to whittle down the pool of candidates to a pool of finalists. The board hopes to find the new director within three months of Shaker’s See

2 Forest Park Review, September 7, 2022 JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates COMMUNTY MEETING ON REDEVELOPMENT OF LARAMIE STATE BANK & NEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED INCOME HOUSING Thursday, September 8 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sankofa Cultural Center 5820 W Chicago, Ave. Chicago, IL 60651

“My mother never let us forget that we were descended from royalty She ingrained in us the importance of being engaged lead ers in our community. She was a strict dis ciplinarian and a huge influence on our family,” he said.

“He had two favorite sayings: When he thought we might be slipping off-track, he would say, ‘If you’re going to do that, you better change your name,’ and, to encourage our pursuit of success, he would say, ‘The bottom is full; you have to rise to the top.’”

“Chicago is the bir thplace of Rotary In ter national. Founded in 1905, the Rotary played a significant role in the formation of the United Nations We are all about bridging cultures by advancing peace through inter national training and ser vice and developing young peace ambassadors,” he said.

Today, Onayemi is president of Urban Resource Inc., an architectural fir m that has been involved in several projects in Chicago. He has lent his exper tise to the construction of Oak Park’s two middle schools and the Park District’s Community Recreation Center

Ade Onayemi takes the next step in bridging di erences

Rotarian acts locally, thinks globally

Onayemi attended four elementary schools before enrolling in the prestigious American Inter national School, with schoolmates representing more than 60 countries. He attended high school at the CMS (Church Missionary Society) School in Lagos, the oldest secondary school in Nigeria All of his siblings were colle ge-educated and pursued professional careers — in fact, he insists that compared to several of his siblings, he’s been “dogging it.” His beloved brother, who recently died, was an anesthesiologist who at the age of 60 received his master of divinity de gree and became a priest in the Anglican Church. He came to the United States to pursue his colle ge education, ear ning an architec ture de gree from the University of Illinois Chicago. His parents attended his graduation and convinced their homesick son to stay in the United States “Nigeria was under a military dictator ship at the time and corruption was something that my parents couldn’t abide My oldest brother, a highly placed engineer with the Nigeria’s Electric Power Author ity, was threatened with assassination be cause he refused to be cor rupted,” he said.

Onayemi is the youngest of seven siblings. His father had a supervisory role in Nigeria’s postal system and the family moved frequently as he was transfer red around the country. His mother was a teacher Both were the first in their fami lies to receive for mal educations and they expected their children to do the same. “My parents were the core of our community. Mother was very religious and conser vative but open-minded. She was a student of the Bible, the Koran and the Talmud and she freely shared her knowledge with the community She understood the connec tions between the Abrahamic religions and drilled into us the futility of fighting over the dif ferences,” Onayemi said.

Many local residents consider Ade Onayemi Oak Park royalty, given the inte gral role he has played in our community over the past three decades The list of orga nizations to which he has contributed his time and treasure is exhaustive, or at any rate exhausting, including District 97, West Suburban Medical Center, Opportunity Knocks, Infant Welfare Society, Oak Park Township, NAMI Chicago, the Austin African American Business Networking Association, and the Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest. This summer, he was installed as district gover nor of Rotary District 6450, an area encompassing 60 clubs from Chicago’s North Side to as far south as Kankakee. But what many may not know is that Onayemi actually is royalty. He comes from a long line of Nigerian royals and political leaders. Bor n in Ijebu Ode, in southwest Nigeria, he is a descendant of the Awujale (King) of Ijebuland as well as Chief Timothy Adeola Odutola, a major figure in Nigerian society and culture. Chief Timothy was a great friend of King George VI of England and hosted Queen Elizabeth in his home when she visited Nigeria in 1956.

His father expected his children to serve as role models for their community and stressed the importance of representing the family in a positive way.

ALEX ROGALS/Sta Photographer Ade Onayemi, from Nigeria to Oak Park to Rotar y International.

By JESSIC A MACKINNON Contributing Reporter

As an actively eng aged member of the Oak Park-River Forest Rotary Club for 17 years, he is excited about his new role as gover nor of District 6450 and looks forward to supporting its 60 individual clubs and their domestic and inter national ser vice initiatives. He’s proud of the district’s response to the outbreak of war in Ukraine — organizing a campaign that raised more than $400,000 and sending 300 tons of medical supplies to the besie ged country.

Onayemi may be uniquely qualified for his new role with the Rotary. In addition to his inter national background — he has traveled all over the world and lived in Italy as well as Nigeria and the United States — he has an extended family of in ter national mar riages that he refers to as a “United Nations melting pot.” He is very proud that two of his grandchildren are Rotary Interactors, a service club for 12- to 18-year-olds.AdeOnayemi embodies the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” He has embraced it in Oak Park and now, through his expanded role with the Rotary, he is extending it to the world.

Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., private home

No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans In Media

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Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., FitzGerald’s This folkish alt- countr y singer will knock ‘em dead on FitzGerald’s patio lounge. 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berw yn. Forest Park Review welcomes notices about events that Forest Park community groups and businesses are planning. We’ll work to get the word out if you let us know what’s happening by noon Wednesday a week before your news needs to be in the newspaper ■ Send details to Wednesday Jour nal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, 60302 ■ Email calendar@wjinc.com

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Two per formers, Ovation Academy and Clamor & Lace Noise Brigade, will be featured. Bring your own chairs or blanket – event is free with tip jar 533 S. Wesley Ave., Oak Park.

Outdoor Bilingual Stor ytime

Author Discussion & Signing With Adam Selzer S unday, Sept. 11, 2-4 p.m., Centuries & Sleuths Adam Selzer is the author of Graceland Cemeter y, a book about the famed Chicago graveyard that is the current home of Marshall Field, Ernie Banks and other storied legends. 7419 Madison St., Forest Park

Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 - 11:30 p.m., Veterans Park Stories and music in Spanish for ages 5 and under. Please sign up via the librar y website so you can be informed of any changes in case of inclement weather. 631 Circle Ave., Forest Park.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2-3:30 p.m., Forest Park Public Librar y Filmmaker and direc tor Ernest M. Whiteman III discusses representation of Native Americans in the media. Register for the event through the Forest Park Librar y calendar. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.

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Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Forest Park Picnic Grove Get ready for a day lled with live music, food and drink, and, of course, lots of delicious ribs! Besides all the di erent ribs to sample, you’ll be stu ed with so many endless options like roasted corn on the cob, hot pretzels, loaded baked potatos and much more. 7824 W. Madison St., Forest Park

Listing your event in the calendar Oak Park Porchfest

The Review visited the embankment on Aug. 31. The area east of Desplaines Avenue was relatively clean, and there was no evidence of anyone living there at the time But there was a small camp fur ther west, directly nor th of the Forest Park CTA ter minal. The one person on site at the time of our visit declined to speak to the Review. Maxham said the village has been work ing with Housing Forward. According to its website, the org anization star ts by help ing homeless individuals address their basic needs, of fering food, water, hygiene sup plies and fresh clothing. Building trust can take time, the site says, but if the trust is built and individuals are interested, Housing Forward helps them get supportive housing and other services As previously re por ted by the Review, in recent months, Housing Forward and three other homeless services org anizations — ShowerUp Chicago, the Night Ministry and Loyola Street Medicine team — have been working with the Forest Park Public Library and the village to provide a wide range of services in the Mohr Community Center parking lot on Thursdays. Maxham said the village has been trying to direct individuals living in encampments there. She said the challenge for Forest Park is that it simply doesn’t have the resources to provide the housing and support homeless individuals need, so the nonprofits’ work is essential.“We’ve been trying to keep Housing Forward in the loop and encourage people to get in touch with the Night Ministry,” she said. “The [Housing Forward outreach team] — they’ve been out there. They are really interested in getting everyone in the system.”

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The Village of Forest Park is working with Housing Forward, a nonprofit housing and suppor tive services org anization, to help individuals who camp out at the CSX railroad viaduct, mostly between Har lem and Desplaines avenues Concer ns about panhandling and drug use on and around the spot where Har lem Avenue crosses the Eisenhower Ex pressway aren’t new, and neither are oc casional re por ts of homeless individuals camping out on the fenced-of f land along the expressway. But Mayor Rory Hoskins the village “dismantled” a homeless encampment on the railroad embankment a month earlier, only for another one to pop up again recently. He said the village has been working with Housing Forward to get those individuals into a more stable housing situation, but the village is interested in finding a “more per manent solution to discourage homeless encampments in the area.”Part of the issue is overlapping jurisdic tion. The Illinois De par tment of Transpor tation controls the expressway, and some of the land outside of it is owned by Cook County. Both CSX Railway and the CTA Blue Line cross the expressway on se pa rate bridges, from the south side of the expressway to se parate rights of way on the nor th side Steve Glinke, whose responsibilities at village hall include heading the de part ment of public health and safety, said Forest Park has been trying to figure out exactly who is responsible for the health and safety on the property gence to deter mine ownership,” he said. “The site is complicated and the players include IDOT, CSX Railroad, CTA and the county At this time only CSX has taken limited action at the site.” While there is a fence running along the nor th side of the expressway, the Review in a visit last week was able to find four holes a person could easily fit through. The holes roughly parallel Lathrop Avenue and next to Desplaines Avenue have police caution tape that has been tor n through.

IGOR STUDENKOV/Sta Repor ter Desplaines Avenue viaduct gra ti.

Village aims to connect people to resources, create more stable housing

Homeless encampment along railroad tracks in Forest Park.

Commissioner of Health and Safety Maria Maxham, who previously served as the Review’s editor, told the Review that, in the be ginning of August, the village was aler ted that there were three people living along the embankment. A CXS railroad po lice of ficer escorted her and Glinke as they looked around the space, where they saw used needles strewn about. Glinke said that, as of Aug. 24, two homeless men occupied the encampment. “CSX removed several trailers of debris as well as a significant number of used in sulin syringes,” he said at the time . “We’ re working with par tner agencies that advo cate for the homeless in the hopes of getting them the assistance they need.”

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Housing Forward to help homeless along CSX tracks

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The financial outlay for purchasing large cuts of premium beef and pork could run into the thousands per week. Razor thin margins meant even a handful of leftover por tions could be the dif ference between making a profit or suf fering a loss dayto day. As a result, Stinton mitig ated the risk of losing money by simply preparing less food. If business picked up, he didn’t have the staf f to meet demand nor the food on hand to feed them “There were not enough customers or enough money, but I never lost my zest for the creative side of cooking,” said Stinton. “I was trapped in a vicious cycle.” In the end Small Batch quite literally couldn’ t af ford to say goodbye T he sud den closure was an intentional choice to protect the fragile business from being overwhelmed. If they had announced the decision in advance, Small Batch would not have been able to meet customer de mand because there were only two people operating the restaurant for more than a month.“Iwould have loved to say goodbye to our loyal customers, but I just didn’t have the staf f to handle a longer goodbye,” said Stinton. “And we wouldn’ t have been able to af ford to buy the food to meet demand.”

“I would always appreciate when people would ask me how I was do ing,” said Stinton. “If you would be sad to see a restaurant disappear, make sure you are reaching out. The most impor tant thing from my perspective is to talk to the people at the places you love.”

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Litany of factors led to Small Batch closure

Stinton is clear that is he is proud of the restaurant he built and the food he was able to chur n out of the small establishment, but in the end the business struggled to navig ate the unenviable combination of limited re sources and limited staf f. In the months leading up to the closure, Stinton adapted the Small Batch menu in hopes of streamlining produc tion while simultaneously attracting new customers with new more cost-ef fective menu items With only two staf f members r unning the restaurant, the owner quali fies the changes as a “last shot that made little dif ference.” Asked what is next for him, Stinton is clear that he needs some time to consider his next ste ps He anticipates leaving the restaurant business behind in favor of retur ning to the tech industry and looks forward to spending more time with his 18-month-old son. T he announcement was met with both dismay and support from community members. Fans of Small Batch said on social media, “We literally tried to order today,” “So sad that you’ re leaving,” and “Your bbq is excellent and you will be greatly missed.”

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By MELISSA ELSMO Forest Park Eats Editor In a post shared to Facebook on Aug. 31, Greg Stinton, owner of Small Batch Barbecue, 7441 Madison St., Forest Park, announced his three-year-old restaurant had per manently closed. Though the closure was sudden to customers, Stinton had known for months that shuttering the restaurant known for serving up smoked ribs, brisket and turkey was inevitable “In the end the decision was purely financial,” said Stinton matter-of-factly. “This was the culmination of many factors, but I won’t blame the pandemic, in flation, anyone, or anything for closing. I take full responsibility for this. It falls on my shoulders. I would have loved to keep thisAnplace.”unexpected victory in the Forest Park Rib Fest in 2016, sparked Stinton’s desire to open a restaurant in his hometown. Since opening Small Batch Barbecue in 2019, Stinton and his employees have been sling ing those same award-winning ribs He was also passionate about fresh prod ucts going from fridge to smoker and selling out in a single day; waste and reheating were not part of the Small Ba tch Barbecue philosophy. In the end, however, this freshness philosophy combined with the volatility of the restaurant industry over the past three years made it challenging to anticipate customer demand and plan proper foodBusinessquantitiesnever nor malized at Small Batch and increasing food costs meant any overage spelled disaster for the pocketsized smoke house

T hough the heavy-hear ted owner will not participate in the Forest Park Rib Fest this year, Stinton is clear the closure has not broken him as a person or a passionate chef

A billboard on the patch of land at near the Eisenhower Expressway exit ramp at Desplaines Avenue, which was at the center of a 2006 lawsuit, is getting a new owner, which is seeking permission to add a second digital billboard. In 2002, Chicago-based J&B Signs, which owned the billboard at 723 Desplaines Ave. since 1986, set up the I290 at DesPlaines LLC to act as the owner, which leased the property back to the company. In 2006, it added a digital billboard, which the village objected to. The sign company sued and, as par t of the eventual le g al settlement, the Forest Park Village Council must approve any changes in ownership. During its Aug. 22 meeting, the village council allowed the LLC to change the tenant to Clear Channel outdoor billboard advertising company. Village Attor ney Brian Baugh said this is just a prelude to J&B selling the billboard to the company outright, which the village will need to ap prove se parately. He said the deal is expected to be completed “within the next couple of Anyweeks.”changes to the billboards on the highway require permits from both the Illinois De par tment of Transportation (IDOT) and the local municipality In 2005, J&B set out to add a digital billboard — a relatively new technology at the time — be low the existing billboard. It obtained the IDOT per mit in late 2005, and, according to the lawsuit, it got “written and verbal authorizations” on Jan. 24, 2006. Over the next month, it built the sign and on Feb. 24, tur ned it on.

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ALEX ROGALS/Sta Digital billboard as seen from the expressway.

Desplaines billboard gets new owner, maybe a second sign Village must approve lease, ow nership changes under 2008 settlement

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On March 10, 2008, the two sides reached a settlement. The village ag reed to let J&B billboard facing west, on other side of the existbillboard. The sign company ag reed to let the village use the billboard for public service announcements for to a total of seven hours month, with each ad running up to seven consecutive ys The settlement would remain in force for any future site tenant and owner, and the village council must approve any changes to the lease except the rental payment amount and the lease length. During the Aug. 22 meeting, the village council simply approved changing the leasee from J&B to Clear Channel. “The only action tonight is concer ning the new lease between the current owner and Clear Channel,” Baugh said. “Nothing is changing on the billboard, nothing is be ing given away.” But, he added, “Clear Channel has indicated that once the deal occurs, they’ ll be back for a second digital” billboard. Baugh emphasized it would require approval from the Planning and Zoning Board and the village council. The Review reached out to Clear Channel for comment.

The lawsuit states that, while the village took no issue with the sign in March, on April 2, 2006, village employees tur ned of f the sign and posted a stop-work order.

While the lawsuit doesn’t mention it, the Review re por ted that, in late June 2006, J&B went before the Forest Park Zoning Board of Appeals to get permission to op erate a digital sign. The zoning board recommended denying the request, saying they had issues with the design and worried that it would distract the drivers The village council concur red with the recommendation during its July 10, 2006 meeting, and the employee sent a letter ordering J&B to remove the digital billboard “immediately.”OnJuly28, 2006, the sign company sued the village, claiming that the village had no right to shut down the billboard and de manded damages for potentially causing it to lose “at least $17,000 a month” in advertising revenue.

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§ “First White Sox game.” There were so many of us, we could start a chant that would spread to everyone in right field.

In Se ptember of 1996, re por ter John Rice took to the field at 16th Street with kinderg ar teners of Forest Park’s Division 1 Youth Soccer program. Rice wanted the full soccer player’s experience, as if he were a child, and joined the practice just like all the other kids. He did circle drills with Mary Fabrini, lear ned to “sweep my feet through the grass,” as advised by Coach Bob Collins, got invited to see the bloody scrape under the bandage of one boy and participate in 7-second drills In the end, Rice lear ned how hard it was to wait his tur n and how challenging it really was to kick the ball. Jill Wagner

Afew weeks ago, I began a column with, “You know you grew up in a big family if …” Little did I know, this topic would strike a chord with other survivors of big familiesOneof them, Mike Desmond, circulated my column to members of his big family and they found many items I missed. Mike grew up in an Irish Catholic family with seven kids on the South Side. His wife, Mary Jo, came from a family of eight Irish Catholic kids in Winnetka. With those credentials, here’s what they came up with.

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§ “Walking home from grammar school for lunch.” We had toasted peanut butter and jelly for eight years and never complained.

§ “Bur ning leaves in the street — great fall smell.” I still miss that smell.

Michael Romain Senior Editor Bob Uphues Br Higgins Repor ters Tom Holmes, John Rice, Bob Skolnik, Jackie Glosniak, Rober Brouilette, Tom Holmes, John Rice James Por Staff Alex Rogals, Shanel Romain Mead Govea McKelvey Lourdes Nicholls, Marc Stopeck, Kamil Brady Manager Mary Ellen Nelligan Donor Relations Manager/Food Editor Melissa Elsmo Development & Sales Coordinator Stacy Coleman Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Editor and Publisher Dan Haley Special Projects Manager Susan Walker Board of Directors Chair Judy Gre n Treasurer Nile Wendorf Deb Abrahamson, Gary Collins, Darnell Shields, Sheila Solomon, Eric Weinheimer HOW TO REACH US ADDRESS 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE 708-366-0600 ■ FAX 708-467-9066 EMAIL CIRCULAforestpark@wjinc.comTIONJill@oakpark.comONLINEForestParkReview.com

§ “Getting bulletins from hurch when you didn’t go.” This was a smart tactic, but we still had to name the priest.

§ “Paper routes.” My older brother had a Chicago Tribune route that required him to wake at dawn and push a cart through the snowy streets. I went once as his helper and lasted only half a route § “Mother hiding soft drinks in the oven.” My mom was an expert at hiding everything we wanted but we never had soft drinks § “Mother removing TV tubes during Lent.” This sounds like typical Lenten deprivation, but all I can remember is tuna fish casserole and fish sticks. § “Johnson’s baby oil at the beach.” Sounds desperate, like washing your hair with dishwashing liquid. § “Aluminum foil at the beach.” Not sure what this was used for. We didn’t even have towels. I really want to thank Mike for his contribution.Here’s a few more that I remember: Drinking water from the garden hose. Catching lightning bugs in a jar. Putting on our swim suits to play in the rain. Walking behind the mosquito abatement truck. Sitting on the curb, waiting for the Good Humor man. Coming home when the street lights came on. The milkman coming to the back door every mor ning. Mike mentioned that I don’t list my email address. It’s jrice1038@aol.com, if any other readers would like to chime in.

§ “No air conditioning, window fans will work fine.” Our central AC went out re cently and my wife and I were nostalgic about how we grew up without it § “Hiding vegetables in baked potato skin.” Wish I had thought of this. We hid our vegetables in our glass of milk, or our pockets.

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§ “Never allowed to play inside.” My parents locked the doors to keep us out. The rest of the time it was:

§ “Skitching cars in the winter.” This in volved holding tight to the rear bumper Great way to get around … until they put on the brakes.

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§ “Hitchhiking to high school.” Pocketed a lot of CTA fare for our years.

§ “No seatbelts with at least nine kids in the car.” What’s a seat belt?

§ “Wearing same sport coat for entire year in high school.” Some wore the same sport coat for all four years.

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§ “No snow days ever.” Except for 1967, this was definitely true § “Sledding all day long — dropped off at 9:00, picked up at 3 p.m.” We weren’t dropped off, or picked up We didn’t even have sleds but we still managed to slide for hours.

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§ “Parties in the basement.” Our basement had a full-size bar if that gives you any idea.

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§ “Front and back doors always unlocked.”

§ “Bread and gravy.” We ate a lot of cheap empty carbs but there was usually some kind of meat.

The clean-up will take place on Sept. 11, starting at the Roos Recreation Center, 7329 Harrison St., at 9 a.m. From there, the volunteers will fan out to one of the five zones in the mostly residential portions of Forest Park, returning to the Roos around noon.

During the month of October, women who live in these communities can receive a screening mammogram for no cost at Rush Oak Park Hospital.* Now, there’s no reason not to have one.

The Forest Park community clean-up, which was originally scheduled for April 24, is finally getting underway this fall, one day after Rib Fest.

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• To qualify, you must not have insurance coverage.

* Funds are provided by a private grant for residents of Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Township. Only those who do not have insurance qualify for a free mammogram. Make your appointment today! is just the beginning.

To re gister for the community clean-up, go to est-park-community-clean-upwww.forestpark.net/dfp/events/forFILE

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The volunteers are asked to re gister ahead of time using the link on the village website, so the village can get a sense of how many people would be working in each area and how many supplies they would need. The original spring 2022 community clean-up was originally pushed back to April 30 because of the rainy weather, but the weather didn’t cooperate on the fallback date either. The Recreation Board, which organizes community clean-ups, discussed rescheduling in May, but quorum issues at that meeting and the June meeting pushed the discussion to the July 21Atmeeting.thatpoint, board members decided it would be best to have the clean-up in the fall. They settled on the Sept. 11 date because they didn’t want to conflict with Ribfest and because they felt that the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks would be “a nice day for public service.” When volunteers re gister, they are asked to pick one of the five zones or indicate that they don’t have a preference. Zone 4 includes the portion of the village north of Madison Street; Zone 2 includes the area west of Desplaines Avenue, as well as the section between Harrison Street, Desplaines Avenue, Roosevelt Road and Beloit Avenue; Zone 3 includes the area between Madison Street, Harlem Avenue, Harrison Street and Desplaines Avenue; and Zone 1 spans the area between Harrison Street, Harlem Avenue, 16th Street and HannahVolunteersAvenue.must be at least 16 years old, but younger teens and kids can participate if accompanied by an Commissioneradult. of Public Property Jessica Voogd told the Review all volunteers will get trash bags, and “the park district will have a large water cooler on hand should folks need to fill up their reusable water bottles.” Voogd said volunteers are invited to re turn to Roos “around noon-ish” for a group photo and “a little thank-you treat.” “I don’t know for certain what the treat will be just yet, but we encourage folks to re gister ahead of time, so we have an accurate head count. We want to make sure everyone gets a treat,” she said.

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The search committee, which will be made up of three trustees and two full-time staf f people, will review the job postings and, once they get applications, nar row it down to 3 to 5 finalists. The full board will make the final decision. Sievers, board Vice President Ke ary Bramwell and trustee Eboni Murray ag reed to join the committee on the board side. The board voted unanimously to fund the director search with $50,000 from the library’s contingency fund, which is re served for unexpected expenses. Sievers said the fund would still have $19,000 remaining.

The board also looked at the interim executive director hiring. The library succession plan allows the business manager to step in for up to three months.

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Sievers said she was “concerned about putting the [extra] workload on the existing staf f member,” so she would prefer to hire a retired director on a part-time basis. Shaker said she was talking to one potential candidate, and another candidate who she believes may be persuadable.

“My comment to [the second potential interim director] is that everything is very organized. I feel strongly that I’m leaving things in good order, and this isn’t one of those jobs where she’s going to clean up messes,” Shaker told the board. “And she said -- if that’s true, I may be willing to discuss it, because you may not need me to be there 25 hours a week for six months.”

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much feels like I’ve left a mark on the library, and it’s very difficult for me to step away and let someone else take over,” she said. “We are entering into the building project this fall, and I certainly wish I could’ve seen it through to the end, just for the continuity.” However, Shaker added that she was confident that the staf f and the contractors would manage the project just fine, and that the board will make a “wonderful choice” for a new director “I’m definitely grateful for the Forest Park community, the patrons as well, the support of our village and the other orga nizations I’ve built relationships with,” she said. “They all made me feel very welcome. I really appreciate the support and the welcoming environment, and I hope that whatever I do next will feel as much like Sept. 1 special meeting, the board ag reed to reach out to three firms – Downers Grove-based HR Source, which already helps the library with hiring, Deiters & Todd consulting firm, which is currently working on the Maywood Public Library director search and has previously done some consulting for the Forest Park library, and Bradbury Miller Associates, a Canton, Ohio based firm that Board President Brooke Sievers said she had positive experiences with. Sievers said that, aside from the experience, the advantage of hiring a firm is that they make sure the library follows proper procedure every step of the way.

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Ford and his Task Force are exploring the possibility of bringing Overdose Prevention Sites to the Chicago area. So far, the only two in the country are located in New York City. The locations allow people to use drugs in spaces supervised by professional staffers who intervene if they see anyone who has overdosed. Proponents of the sites argue that they help prevent overdoses and decrease the amount of drug use in public areasRepresentatives from Live 4 Lali, a community recovery center in Addison, were at the commemoration to provide Narcan training for anyone willing to lear n and fentanyl test strips

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Sarah Goggin-Young, a recovering ad dict and alcoholic who overdosed 22 years ago, said she has been sober for 18 years. On Aug. 31, she shared her survival story. “I had everything going for me,” she said, adding that she was on her way to play Division I collegiate sports when she blew out her knee “Our thoughts create our words, our words create actions, our actions create our habits, our habits create our character, and our character deter mines our destiny,” she said. “I’m a clear example of that. I let the thoughts, the stigma, the shame, and the failure change everything in my life. I changed my actions. I stopped working out. I stopped hanging around people who lifted me up and supported me That changed my character and it changed the trajectory of my life.”

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Nonprofit leaders and elected officials across the west suburbs and the West Side gathered at Scoville Park in Oak Park on Aug. 31 to commemorate Inter national Overdose Awareness Day. Representatives with a variety of drug treatment and har m reduction organizations such as the Way Back Inn, the West Side Heroin Task Force, Live 4 Lali, NAMI Metro Suburban joined elected officials from Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Maywood and Austin to remember people who lost their lives to opioid overdoses and to raise awareness about drug and overdose prevention.StateRep.

La Shawn K. Ford (8th), the West Side Heroin Task Force founder, said he lost two close relatives to overdoses “The thing about this disease is that it’s inter national,” he said. “So no matter what color you are or what community you’re from, we are united today because it’s at tacking all of our communities and fami lies I lost my favorite uncle, who used to take me to the racetrack and taught me how to bet on the horses I also lost my favorite cousin, who allowed me to cut his hair even though I had no clue what I was doing. Those are two dear people I’ve lost to the heroin opioid crisis.”

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“It’s because I want a job that I like, Dad. That’s fulfilling.”“You’renot supposed to like work,” his dad had re plied. “That’s why they pay us to do it.”

“Was Dad right?” Pastor Walt asked himself. Then for some reason he made a word association. Work se gued into labor and that led him to think of women having babies. “They call it labor,” he told himself. “You’ re not supposed to enjoy the process. You do it because the end result makes the pain you go through wor th it.” The pastor of Poplar Park Community Church had to admit that pursuing his calling these last 20 years hadn’t exactly been fun. Meaningful at times. He laughed ruefully, “Being a pastor would be fulfilling if it weren’ t for the people.”

“But Dad, you keep telling us that you’ re proud of the hard work you do.” “Proud, yes. But not happy. What makes me happy is being able to support you, Her man and your mother.”

“If I remember cor rectly,” Mitty added, “that’s why he believed workers like my dad were alienated, whether they knew it or not, because in capitalism they work for money and not to be fulfilled.”

“Yeah, the father of communism. See, that’s why a liberal ar ts education is dangerous. Because it forces you to deal with ideas that challenge the culture in which you’ re immersed. Marx contended that the work you do actually creates who you are.”

“But you’ re doing what you love, aren’t you?” Ber nie paused and carefully chose his words. “In a way yes, and in a way no. If I could sit around all day and read the books I’m selling to my customers, that would make me happy. But I’m running a busi ness, Walt, and that’s where Marx had his head in the clouds.”Ashesat down to write his ser mon last Saturday, Mitty wondered if it were possible to have your head in the clouds and feet on the ground at the same time

“In a way, I’m like Zaphne,” Ber nie be g an. “I graduated with a de gree in history and was making decent money teaching. But I ke pt hearing the voice of Karl Marx in my head.”

“Karl Marx?”

Mitty searching for words, finally said, “Wrong question, huh?” “Rev, they ke pt telling me to follow my bliss and if you do what you love, you won’t work a day in your life. But last month I had to let go two of my part timers, and I’m using my own savings to pay the rent. The way it’s going is not sustainable.”

Pastor Mitty shook his head and sighed after giving Zaphne a hug. He was the one who was supposed to find the right words to comfort people, but he hadn’t been able to think of anything to say.

As he walked on from the Retro, he thought of his dad who worked at Oriental Milling, loading and unloading 100 bags, 10 hours a day. Unlike many from the Great Generation, he was mystified why his older son wanted to go to colle ge and then to seminary after that.

Mitty found himself at the door of History/Her story and decided to ask Ber nie what he thought about work. After saying, “Hi, how are ya?” to each other, he got right to the point. He told him about his conversation with Zaphne, what his father had told him about work, and his intention to talk about work in his ser mon.

Pastor Walt’s brain was overloaded, so he decided to take a “Heywalk.Rev, how you doin’?” Af fectionate infor mality from the attractive young owner of the Retro never failed to embar rass him. “OK, Zaphne. How’s business?” Zaphne’s smile disappeared and her forehead furrowed into a frown.

Helping the unhoused

Forest Park has issues with people without housing op tions. Every town, especially inner-ring suburbs, has some version of this challenge. Right now in Forest Park it plays out in some intersection of panhandling along the Ike, possible drug use, and taking shelter in a no man’s land on a sliver of property under the jurisdiction of possibly the Illinois De par tment of Transportation, the CSX railroad, the CTA or Cook County.

“That’s right,” said Ber nie, laughing. “You remember a lot from your colle ge years … for an old guy.”

Pilar Shaker’s accomplishments Forest Park and its vibrant public library will miss Pilar Shaker. Its director since 2016, Shaker has re signed, ef fective Oct. 28, to “pursue other, non-library opporShaktunities.”erfurther energized a public library that has g radually emerged as a potent force for connection and innovation in Forest Park and beyond. From its staid days of decades past when “shooshing” and collecting overdue fines was a good day’s work, this library has become focused on welcoming and inclusion, sharing technology, pushing past the walls of its Desplaines Avenue facility, collaborating with vigor, and basically reinventing what a public library can be in a digital world. Along the way, Shaker oversaw the first major renovation of what we still think of as “the new library.” Those changes were g eared to create more inclusive spaces for young people and elders, to boost the technology available, to become more accessible. She will be de parting as a second phase of renova tionsShelauncheshasalso grown a staf f of enthusiastic librarians who share the mission that is driving the library. The library’s board will now choose an interim director as it begins a search for a per manent leader. They have the role model they need to find to continue to grow this org anization.

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Lots of voices were swirling around in his head. Some were pushing everyone to go to colle ge, while others were promoting the trades. Lots of people with 20/20 hindsight were blaming Bill Clinton and his signing of NAFTA for the loss of good jobs for working people And the Bible didn’t seem to be of any help. In one passage Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious. Look at the birds of the air. They don’t work and God takes care of them.” But then in another place the Bible declares that if people don’t want to work, they shouldn’t be able to eat. Unions, welfare queens, the income gap, dream jobs, glass ceilings, workplace discrimination, a living wage, billionaires on Wall Street, the Prosperity Gospel.

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The lack of clarity on the control of the land is one challenge. That some portion of unhoused people are reluctant to seek help is another Mayor Rory Hoskins recently called attention to the small encampment — we’re talking under a half-dozen people — and said the village is working with Housing Forward, the Maywood-based nonprofit that does remarkable work on all fronts of homelessness. That is the right move. This is a social service issue, not one for law enforcement. But the matter is a chronic one. A simple solution, a permanent fix is unlikely. This issue will need ongoing attention from a mix of village gover nment, Housing Forward and whichever entity it tur ns out owns the parcel in question. Good for the village for addressing this with humanity

At the be ginning of last week, Pastor Walter Mitty decided that on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, he was going to preach on work. His problem was he wasn’t sure what to say about it.

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• Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 40 •hours/weekThepayrange for the Maintenance Worker I position is $26.17 to $32.10 per hour plus benefits. The pay range for the Maintenance Worker II position is $27.06 to Interested$33.24.applicants should submit a Village of River Forest “Application for Employment” to apply@vrf.us. Applications are available at www.vrf.us/careers or the Village Hall (400 Park Avenue, River Forest). The successful candidate must pass a physical, drug screen, driving record, and background check. The position remains open until filled.

Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco PossessionNetworking.of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of Vaccinationappointment.against COVID-19 strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will develop and coordinate CDBG and other grant-funded programs for the department; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Development Customer Services Neighborhood Services Division Manager and department director. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

• Minimum of a high school degree or GED

The Village of River Forest is an equality opportunity employer.

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8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery 9.planning.Assistend-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system 10.needs.Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data. 11. Prepare, create and update user/technical solutions.recommendation13.datanetwork,12.computerdocumentationsprocedureandprovidetraining.Assemble,test,andinstalltelecommunicationandequipmentandcabling.Participateinresearchandoftechnology

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5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/ Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be August 5, 2022.

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7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

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6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and provides consultation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities

• Previous experience in urban forestry maintenance, street repairs, construction, facility maintenance, sewer maintenance, or a related field

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Park GARAGE SALE 920 KEMMAN AVE SEP 9, 10, 9:30AM-4PM11 Microwave, Tools, Barbies, Beanie Babies, Jewelry, Toys, Furniture, Books and More YARD SALE Oak Park COMMUNITY YARD NINETEENTHSALECENTURYPARKINGLOT178FORESTAVESATURDAY9/109AM-2PM More than 15 sellers! Rain date: 9/17 SUBURBAN RENTALS 708-38 6-7 355 Best Selection & Service STUDIOS, 1, 2 & 3 BR OAK PARK & FOREST PARK PARKINGAVAILABLESPACE One vehicle only: $45 monthly Located 900 block of Elgin, Forest Park For details, call 708-598-8898 or 708-262-2444. Leave detailed message RIVER FOREST–7777 Lake St. * 1116 sq. ft. * 1400 sq. ft. Dental Office RIVER FOREST–7756 Madison St. * 960 sq. ft. OAK PARK–6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. * 3 & 5 room office suites FOREST PARK–7736 Madison St. *2500 sq. ft. unit Strand & 708-488-0011BrowneStrand & 708-488-0011Browne OAK PARKOFFICES:THERAPY Therapy offices available on North Avenue. Parking; Flexible leasing; Nicely furnished; Waiting Room; Conference Room. Ideal for new practice or 2nd location. 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The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, kportillo@brookfieldil.gov, or 708-485-1113. Oral or written testimony may be given during the public Thehearing.application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Please reference PZC Case 22-07. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front and side (south and east) entrances of Village ByHall.the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark September 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE

Bidders are urged, but not required, to attend a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois to familiarize themselves with the project. Bids must be submitted on the form provided in the bid documents and in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with job being bid.

III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: A. Bid documents will be ready after 3:00 p.m. on, Thursday, September 8, 2022. Only Painting or General Contractors may obtain bid documents by emailing their request. The email shall include the Contractor’s information of the following: Company Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Telephone, Fax, Contact Person. Documents will be emailed within 24 hours of the email request. Documents will not be issued if any the requested information is not received.

Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or mailed to Mr. Carl

Prospective bidders must obtain bid documents, which will be available at Heitzman Architects, 213 South Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 telephone (708) 267-1352, or Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Published in Wednesday Journal September 7, 2022

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The Village of Brookfield invites the public to attend a Public Information Meeting regarding proposed improvements to Burlington Avenue from Dubois Boulevard to Salt Creek and to DuBois Boulevard from Ogden Avenue to Burlington Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input and comments on the proposed preliminary design plans. The meeting will be held in an open house format from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at the Village Council Chambers in the Brookfield Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield, Illinois. Exhibits will be on display for viewing and representatives from the Village and their consultant will be available for discussion and to answer questions.

IV. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS: This Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Riverside Township in the Bid and Contract documents. The Riverside Township reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any and all Bids, to re-advertise the proposed improvements, and to waive technicalities.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Andrea Jean Hibbler Case Number 20224004286

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C. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or as provided in the applicable sections of the “PROJECT D.MANUAL”.NoBid may be withdrawn after opening of Bids without the consent of the Owner for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of opening of Bids.

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E. The Contractor will be required to furnish a labor and material “Performance Bond” in the full amount of the Contract. F. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.

I. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS: Sealed Bids for the painting described herein will be received at the office of the RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP, 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546 until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Current Names of Minor Children: Amahni Jacqueline AbuSumayah, Amaris Yazmeen AbuSumayah Proposed new names of children: Amahni Jacqueline Herrera, Amaris Yazmeen Herrera

The court date will be held: On October 31, 2022 at 9:30am at via Zoom Meeting ID: 977 2570 0908 Password:Published821555inRB Landmark August 24, 31, September 7, 2022

Notification Village of Brookfield Ehlert Park The Village of Brookfield is looking to apply for a grant from the State of Illinois to assist with funding planned improvements to Ehlert Park. A community open house will be held to review the plan with the public on Wednesday, September 14th, between 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The open house will take place at the Village of Brookfield’s Council Chambers, Edward Barcal Hall, located at 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, Il 60513. All members of the public are invited to stop in anytime during the open house advertised time period to view the plans and provide comments. The purpose of the open house is to inform the community about the project and to collect additional community input on the plan for Ehlert Park prior to submitting for the State grant. Attendees will learn more about the project, have the opportunity to ask questions, and provide written comments. For questions, please contact Stevie Ferrari, phone 708-485-1527 or email sferrari@brookfieldil.gov We look forward to hearing from you. Published in RB Landmark September 7, 2022

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II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The proposed work is officially known as RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP – PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PAINTING and consists of applying new paint coating over an existing approximately 210 long suspension bridge and associated components spanning the Des Plaines River behind the Riverside Township Hall.

The Village of Oak Park --Of fice of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Il linois 60302-- will receive elec tronic proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday September 22, 2022 for Project: 22-6, Pavement Preservation Program. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the on line electronic bid service listed below. In general, the improve ments will require the following construction: Asphalt surface patching, fiber modified crackfill ing, Maltene based Rejuvinating, thermoplastic pavement marking, and all appurtenant work thereto. The work will take place in various locations throughout the Village of Oak PlansPark.and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday Septem ber 8th, at 4:00 p.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found VillageBillTHE820theantTheingp.m.mentsdeemedficationstheThenon-refundableQuestCDNquestcdn.comrequests-proposalsgovernment/budget-purchasing/https://www.oak-park.us/your-atoratwww.underloginusingnumber8290851forachargeof$30.00.VillageofOakParkreservesrighttoissueplansandspecionlytothosecontractorsqualified.Nobiddocuwillbeissuedafter4:00ontheworkingdayprecedthedateofbidopening.worktobeperformedpursutothisProposalissubjecttoIllinoisPrevailingWageAct,ILCS130/0.01etseq.VILLAGEOFOAKPARKMcKennaEngineer

The Village of Brookfield is also seeking public comment on the effects that the proposed improvements will have on Creekside Park. Creekside Park, which is under the jurisdiction of the Village of Brookfield, is a publicly owned Park. As such, it is subject to protection under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966. For the proposed project, the Village of Brookfield intends to seek a Section 4(f) “de minimis” impact finding from the Federal Highway Administration based on a determination that the project will not adversely affect the features, attributes, or activities that qualify Creekside Park for protection under Section 4(f).

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Andrea Jean Hibbler to the new name of: Siri AndreaJean Hibbler

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The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association reserves the right to award the contract in its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due Ingodate.Schaefer, Director Building & TheGroundsNineteenth Century Charitable (708)Association204-3504PublishedinWednesday Journal September 7, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILDREN STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK RequestCOUNTY.ofNayeli Blanco Case Number 2022CONC000654 TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN.

PUBLIC INVITATIONNOTICEFORBID Sealed proposals will be received by The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, 60301 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at which time they will be opened and read. The sealed bids will be received for the following project: Nineteenth Century Charitable Association Kitchen Remodeling, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.

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Muell, Director of Public Works, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 until October 28, 2022. This meeting will be accessible to persons with a disability in compliance with current Accessibility Standards prepared by the Capital Development Board. Persons with a disability planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Carl Muell at the Brookfield Public Works (Phone Number 708-485-2540).

The court date will be held: On November 1, 2022 at 11am at 1500 Maybrook, Maywood, Cook County in Courtroom # 111

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B. Only qualified Contractors will be entitled to receive Plans and submit Bids. The Riverside Township reserves the right to issue Bid Documents only to those Contractors deemed qualified.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 September 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance to add a Permitted Variation. Additionally, there will be a public hearing for a variation request to allow the resubdivision of two adjacent lots, under common ownership, on the following described properParcelties(s): 1: LOT 7 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET) AND LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 56 FEET) IN BLOCK 7 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, CommonlyILLINOIS.knownas 118 Rockford Street, Forest Park, IL Parcel 2: THE SOUTH 56 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 7 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COUNTY,COOK CommonlyILLINOIS.knownas 7515-7521 Dixon Street, Forest Park, IL PINs: 15-13-407-026-0000, 15-13407-034-0000, 15-12-407-018-0000

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A new storm sewer outlet to Salt Creek will be installed across Creekside Park as part of Burlington Avenue Improvements Project. This work will result in the park being closed for a period of approximately 2 months. Mitigation will include the installation of construction fencing to isolate the area of construction from pedestrian traffic. The area will be restored to its original condition immediately after the installation of the storm sewer within the park is completed. Detailed documentation describing the impacts and mitigation associated with the effects of the Burlington Avenue Improvements Project on Creekside Park will be available for review at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL from September 28, 2022 to October 28, 2022.

IL 60304, telephone (708) 848-1030.

Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission September 22, 2022, at 7:00 PM NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application from Andy Kwak for variances from § 62-290 Required parking spaces and §62-266 Parking space sizes related to an existing building at 3745 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PINS 15-34-421-043-0000 and 15Legal34-421-010-0000).Description:Lot 15 (Except the East 47.58 Feet Thereof) and Lots 21, 22 and 23 in Block 18 in Grossdale, a Subdivision by S.E. Gross of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Email bid document request to: jbaldwin@wtgroup.com Bid forms are non-transferable. Only those Bids that have been obtained from, and with the approval of, API Architects will be accepted at the bid opening.

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The applicant is Jerome Olson. MarshaSigned: East, Chair Planning and Zoning Commission

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.

REQUEST: The Petitioner is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify the subject property from the R-5 Two-Family Residential Zoning District to the R-6 Multiple Family Zoning District. A copy of the application and each of the applicable documents are on the Village Website at www.oak-park.us and also on file and available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during current business hours, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan Commission may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION Oak Park, Illinois 60302

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORAOneTIONSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite Chicago1200 IL, lectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:312-346-908860602pleadings@mccalla.comFileNo.20-04687IL_613739ARDCNo.61256Code.61256Number:18CH1273642-1079PursuanttotheFairDebtCol-PracticesAct,youareadvised 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 # 18 CH 12736

HEARING DATE: September 22, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or ediscrimination.IllinoisHuman Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. is newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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testimony or comments regarding the application may be provided prior to the public hearing by email to planning@ oak-park.us. The individual’s name and a reasonable part of their testimony or comment will be read aloud into the record at the public hearing if received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the public hearing. If email is not an option, written testimony or comment can be dropped off in the Oak Park Payment Drop Box across from the south entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2022. All written testimony and comments will be distributed to the Plan Commission and made a part of the official hearing record. Those wishing to provide public testimony at the hearing shall contact the Village Planner at planning@oak-park.us for instructions on attending the live Zoom meeting by 5:00 PM the day of the hearing. Interested persons may also participate in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses by emailing the cross-examination form to clerk@ oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing to sign up. Individuals who sign up to participate in this manner will receive an email from Village staff with information about how to join the meeting online through Zoom web-conference means or by phone. Questions regarding written testimony or comment can be directed to 708-358.5420 or email to planning@oak-park.us.

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SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 327-329 Home Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 1 IN CENTRAL SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY SELENEDIVISIONFINANCE LP LARSENIA-v.-Plaintiff, HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUTION, INC., PRAIRIE HOUSES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 1418DefendantsCH12736DIVISION STREET, # 14 OAK PARK, IL 60302

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION

SUBJECT PROPERTY PINS: 1607-316-030 and 16-07-316-031 SUBJECT PROPERTY OWNER/ PETITIONER: 327 Home Avenue, LLC: c/o M&M Property Management, 649 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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Published September 7, 2022

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2022, 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 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-048The0000real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse, attached one car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Uponcourt.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).

LOCATION OF HEARING: The Plan Commission will conduct the public hearing remotely with live audio available and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for on-demand viewing

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Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Forest Park Bank, the locally owned and managed community bank, is pleased to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Annual FREE Sensitive Document Shredding Event in the Municipal Parking Lot located south of the Drive-Up Facility. The Bank has, again, engaged a professional shredding service to shred your sensitive documents with an industrial shredder.

Forest Park Bank and Forest Park Police Department personnel will be on site to discuss identity security issues, including ways to protect your identity and what to do if you become a victim of identity theft or financial scams. You may bring up to two 12” X 12” X 18” boxes of documents to be shred at no charge. Three-ring notebooks and binders with large metal rings cannot be shredded. Staples are allowed. If you have questions about this event, please contact the bank at 708.222.2800 7348 WEST MADISON STREET, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 FORESTPARKBANK.COM | 708.222.2800

20 Forest Park Review, September 7, 2022

AND FORGET IT! SHRED IT