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Heritage adds a new restaurant option

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

A pig roast for an oasis

Annual fundraiser benefits camp for kids and honors Terese Klein

By JOHN RICE

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very special event takes place this Saturday, Oct. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Doc Ryan’s: the 7th Annual Terese Klein Fundraiser to support Camp Oasis. This year it’s a Pig Roast. Supporters pay $40 for unlimited food, beer and wine. So far, these events have raised over $125,000 for Camp Oasis, one of 16 operated nationwide by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).

The word “oasis” is among the most beautiful in the English language. It evokes the image of a lush place in the midst of a desert. It also means “something that provides relief from a dreary routine.” Children who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) know about dreary routine.

See PIG ROAST on page 7

Photo by Sebastian Hidalgo

BALANCE BEAMS: Brian Bell, a Paralympian gold medalist for Team USA, wows the students at Garfield Elementary School with moves he used during basketball games at the Rio Paralympics. See full story on page 9.

With regrets, council votes to join dispatch center State mandate requires that smaller communities consolidate

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

The Forest Park Village Council grudgingly capitulated to a state mandate at Monday’s meeting, voting 4-1 to close

its 911 center by next summer and join the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WESCOM). Commissioner Rachell Entler cast the negative vote.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the consolidated dispatch law on June 29, 2015, after it was passed by the Illinois General

Assembly earlier that year. The law requires municipalities throughout the state with populations of less than 25,000 to consolidate their dispatch operations by mid-2017 to reach See DISPATCH CENTER on page 6

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Why am I not a Trump supporter?

y every measure, I should be an ardent Donald Trump supporter. I perfectly fit the demographics of his followers: I’m an older white guy who lacks a college degree.

My income has decreased dramatically due to the Recession.

I’ve suffered corporate downsizing three times and lost jobs that I loved. I feel that the economy is rigged for the rich.

I’ve been overtaxed and my private detective agency is over-regulated, requiring me to carry a million dollars in PI insurance, even though I don’t carry a gun. I was forced to get health insurance (but admit it reduced my premiums). I attend a predominantly-white Protestant church. I live in a community that has seen an influx of minorities and Muslim immigrants from Southern Europe.

I have many reasons to be bitter toward the “establishment elite” and support an outsider who’s going to shake things up.

I also share a few traits with Trump: We both have thinning hair and small hands. Although I’m a lifelong Democrat, I was ready to vote Republican this year, provided they nominated someone who was reasonable.

I’m happy the Democrats finally nominat-

ed a woman for president, but I couldn’t get excited about Hillary. Plus, like many Americans, I found Trump entertaining in a train-wreckish kind of way.

Have we ever had a presidential candidate who was more spontaneous and unpredictable?

I’ll admit I find his off-thecuff comments disturbing, from the moment he launched his campaign to his most recent pronouncements. However, his lies, insults and ignorance don’t bother his supporters. Why should I get upset if he wants to violate the Constitution with his hare-brained ideas? Other presidents have trampled the rights of citizens and immigrants.

I worry, though, that some of his rhetoric is downright dangerous and could incite violence. In some countries, Trump would be banned for engaging in hate speech. But we treasure the 1st Amendment and let candidates make irresponsible remarks. The TV networks love it.

I also feel Trump cares about older white guys like me. He sends me e-mails almost daily. I even received a personal letter from him. It’s four pages long and signed by The Donald himself. It contains many of his bullet points about building walls, tearing up trade deals and making America great again. It’s a very

JOHN RICE

Instead of

choosing bitterness on Nov. 8, I’m voting for “betterness.”

Hero’s welcome Wheelchair basketball star Brian Bell returned to a hero’s welcome as the entire 7700 block of Adams was festooned in his honor.

Brian won a gold medal with the U.S. men’s basketball team. See more about his visit on page 9.

well-written letter. I didn’t find any spelling or grammar mistakes.

I’m not sure how well his proposals will work, though, especially when it comes to restoring manufacturing jobs. Thanks to automation, that ship has sailed. I don’t see our future in steel mills, coal mines, or factories. But what do we have to lose by electing a “successful businessman?”

I’ll admit Trump is not my ideal candidate but at least he cares enough to ask for my money. I hope Hillary also cares about older white guys with thinning hair and small hands, but she hasn’t sent me a letter and she probably stays away from e-mails. If I really embraced my bitterness, I’d vote for Trump in a heartbeat. But finally he said something that was a deal-breaker for me.

After one of his huge victories, he said, “We’re going to win bigly.” Bigly? I didn’t think it was a real word until I found it in the dictionary right near “big lie,” “bigmouthed” and “bigot.” It’s an adverb but hasn’t been in regular use for a century. As someone who cares deeply about language, I found this to be a very poor modifier.

So, instead of choosing bitterness on Nov. 8, I’m voting for “betterness.”

It’s not a real word but it could catch on.

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detec-

tive, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries.

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Heritage joins Madison Street’s restaurant row New owners, operators like Forest Park’s camaraderie

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

Forest Park foodies can now get a taste of city dining without trekking into Chicago.

Three veterans of the city’s food scene — Jeff Wilson, Mike Spiewak and Sieger Bayer — are bringing their culinary expertise west to The Heritage, Madison Street’s newest restaurant, which opened its doors at the beginning of September. The trio has worked together before and has experience at a handful of Chicago locales, including the Michelin-rated Longman & Eagle, as well as spots in the West Loop and Bucktown. The latest addition to Forest Park’s robust roster of restaurants is the brainchild of an Oak Park couple, Jacob and Mischa DeHart who bought the space, tucked between Moss Modern Flowers and The Junction Diner, in 2015.

“We have a lot of city experience, so we are bringing that out here. We also want to be a place for Forest Park,” Jeff Wilson, the general manager, said. “We’re definitely a neighborhood spot.”

With a slim, yet sophisticated menu, along with marble countertops, exposed brick, and a tin ceiling, Chicago’s culinary influence on the The Heritage is clear. Mischa, a real estate broker, designed the 54-seat space but also tapped the practical knowledge of co-chefs Sieger and Spiewak, with Wilson, who oversees the dining room.

“W e have a lot of city experience, so we are bringing that out here. We also want to be a place for Forest Park. We’re definitely a neighborhood spot.”

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“She had the vision,” Wilson said. “She wanted some functionality ideas from us because we’ve been in restaurants for so long.”

“We made it work; she made it beautiful.” Spiewak added.

For now, the menu, which Wilson called “seasonal American fare,” features small plates for sharing, large entrees and a handful of desserts. The pair said offerings will change based on the time of year and customer feedback.

“It’s approachable food,” Spiewak said. “When your order tuna with corn and peppers, you’re getting tuna with corn and peppers.”

The eight-seat bar features seasonal drinks, too, with a rotating list of cocktails, wines and beers.

Bayer said the team envisioned patrons dining at The Heritage for any occasion — date nights, special anniversaries, casual get-togethers or after-work drinks — and the menu and physical space reflect that desire. Kids are welcome, too.

“We’ve got half a dozen high chairs and half a dozen booster seats,” Wilson said.

While admitting The Heritage joins an already strong culinary scene up and down Madison Street, Bayer shied away from viewing other establishments as competitors. Sieger and Spiewak both referred to the camaraderie of Madison Street, adding that restaurants often share ingredients and supplies as needed. In fact, the pair recently rushed over to nearby Francesca’s Fiore for coffee filters and printer paper. A few days later, Spiewak and Sieger returned the favor, sharing olives when Francesca’s ran out.

“We’re all friends,” Sieger said. “We’re not trying to stab anyone in the back.”

Wilson added a concentrated restaurant scene helps everyone.

“The more you have on the block, the more people are going to come down here. It helps everyone out.”

Co-owner DeHart, who first spotted the space working at her real estate day-job, did admit that opening the restaurant is a risk. But the Lake Zurich native remains optimistic.

“I couldn’t pass up the investment opportunity. It all kinda just fell into place.”

An LLC registered in her husband’s name reportedly paid $432,500 for the space in March 2015.

Spiewak said the first few weeks of business were not too busy, which allowed the staff to interact with guests, get a feel for each other and establish a routine.

“They’re doing an incredible job,” Mischa said of the staff. “I’ve been super-impressed.”

“It’s been a nice, gradual build,” Spiewak added. “Every night has been getting better and better and better. We want to keep that going.”

The Heritage is located at 7403 Madison St. For more, call 708-435-4937 or email info@theheritagefp.com.

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ITCHING TO EXPAND: Patrick O’Brien, owner of Scratch Kitchen and Lounge, says his new Scratch restaurant in Oak Park will be twice as big as his current location.

Forest Park restaurant expands to Oak Park Scratch Kitchen 2 will open on Lake St. near Oak Park Ave.

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Fans of Forest Park’s Scratch Kitchen and Lounge will soon be able to crack open a cold one at a new location coming to Oak Park.

The second Scratch Kitchen aims to open later this year at 733 Lake St., according to owner and head chef Patrick O’Brien.

O’Brien, who has worked as general manager of Avenue Ale House, 825 S. Oak Park Ave., and executive chef of Cucina Paradiso, 814 North Blvd., said he’s had success with the first Scratch location, which opened four years ago, and has always aimed to expand.

He said the new restaurant will seat about 120 people, roughly double the size of his Forest Park restaurant, and will have a similar style and feel as the original location.

“The burgers, mac and cheese and fries will take center stage like in Forest Park,” O’Brien said.

He said the only main difference at the new Scratch will be a more upscale bar with craft beers on tap.

“We’ll still do cans of beer,” he said, one of Scratch’s signature offerings.

Oak Park Scratch will also feature a 3 p.m. menu with comfort foods like fried chicken, meatloaf and pot roast, O’Brien said. And like the Forest Park restaurant, the new Scratch will have live music, bingo and trivia.

“You’ll still know it is Scratch,” he said.

He said the build-out of the restaurant

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and getting the proper permits and licenses are currently in the works, and he hopes to have the doors open by Nov. 1.

O’Brien always aimed to open additional locations but has no plans to expand into the city of Chicago.

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David King & Associates served as the leasing agent for the new restaurant.

“I couldn’t be happier with Scratch opening a second location in the Oak Park and Lake business district,” he said. “It’s offerings of gourmet hamburgers and the mac and cheese will serve a more moderately priced, fun segment that I believe is missing from the area.”

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that population number. With some communities, primarily downstate, without 911 centers, the law is seen as a first step toward universal 911 service statewide. However, Forest Park officials contend the law unfairly targets municipalities with established 911 centers, primarily in suburban Chicago, by forcing them to merge operations with other communities to create a center or join an existing center.

Prior to the vote and at the behest of Commissioner Tom Mannix, Mayor Anthony Calderone explained the village’s situation.

“We’re stuck in a predicament caused by a state of Illinois mandate that says we have to consolidate” 911 services, Calderone said, stressing that the vote to join WESCOM is the first of many actions that will take place before July.

“I thought it was important to let everybody know we basically have to do this because the General Assembly in their infinite wisdom has decided to just shove a mandate down our throats and just went ahead and did it,” Mannix added. “Our hands are truly tied on this issue.”

“I couldn’t have said it better myself,” Calderone responded. “They definitely jammed it down our throats.”

He went on to say that ignoring the mandate puts at risk the 911 funding the village receives from the state, which he termed “a really significant problem.”

Calderone said continued employment for the village’s 911 center staff is also a major concern.

“I don’t feel good about taking this action at all, mostly because of our employees who are our telecommunicators,” he said. “We will try hard to find employment for them but in this case we’re stuck.”

Calling it a “completely untenable scenario,” Mannix complained that the village would be unable to pay the dispatchers’ salaries without the 911 funding from the state.

Agreeing her vote was “kind of ” symbolic, Entler said after the meeting that she does not agree with the state mandate.

“I know it’s something we have to do,” she said. “I do understand the nature of it, especially downstate.

“Small towns downstate don’t have 911.

One town has it but the next town down the road doesn’t. Up here it’s not necessary.

We’re required to cut jobs.”

Calderone explained after the meeting that he has met with the village’s 911 dispatchers to discuss “this crazy mandate the state has placed on us” and assure them he and other village officials will work toward their continued employment.

He said he anticipates WESCOM needing additional personnel once Forest Park joins the center but admits not all of the current village dispatchers are likely to be hired.

“I will personally advocate that they be Continued on page 7

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Honoring Terese’s memory from page 1 The disease is debilitating, isolating and leaves physical as well as emotional scars.

That is why the CCFA created places like Camp Oasis, in Lauderdale, Wisconsin, near the shores of Lake Geneva.

The camp provides a safe, supportive environment for the IBD sufferers. Campers find they are not alone with their disease. They can literally share “inside” jokes and try new sports and outdoor activities. They make friends and develop confidence and independence. They get to put aside their difficulties and just be kids again. The camp is staffed with volunteer physicians and nurses. Counselors lead the kids in activities, from creating art to engaging in land and water sports to finding outdoor adventure.

Klein, who had battled Crohn’s Disease from the age of 7 on, came to Camp Oasis in its first year of operation. By then, she was old enough to serve as a counselor, the only counselor on staff for the entire history of the camp. Klein thrived there, according to her mom, Marie Moroney, and it became the highlight of her summer. Even when her disease flared up, she could charm doctors to allow her to go to camp.

When she was 11, Klein was also diagnosed with liver disease. At 25, someone at camp noticed Klein’s eyes had become yellow. She was found to be suffering from the same form of cancer that took Walter Payton’s life. Klein scheduled her chemotherapy, so that it wouldn’t interfere with her going to Camp Oasis. She died from cancer in September 2009. After her passing, her mom started scheduling the fundraiser around the time of her daughter’s birthday.

Klein was born on Sept. 22, 1982. By the age of seven, she was exhibiting symptoms

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Of the eight current dispatchers, one has already left.

Calderone said the village will have to “take the required steps” regarding the dispatchers, including terms of the union contract and state law.

“It doesn’t rest well with me, mostly because we have a very professional and dedicated group of telecommunicators,” he said. “That doesn’t make the process easy.

“I wish this wasn’t the case, but as mayor I cannot ignore the law.”

Village Administrator Tim Gillian, who will now serve as Forest Park’s representative on the WESCOM Board of Directors, said the financial impact is still to be determined. He anticipates it will take “several years” for the village to recoup its initial investment but hopes the annual expense of belonging to WESCOM will eventually be less than the

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of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): migraines and intestinal problems. She was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. “No one knows what causes the disease,” Moroney said, “There seems to be a hereditary component.” Eating the wrong food, or stressful events, can trigger the attacks. “It’s a very unpleasant disease,” Moroney said. “People don’t talk about it. It’s unmentionable and creates shame.”

Klein endured this shame along with many doctor visits and a very strict diet.

“We had to avoid certain restaurants,” Moroney recalled. But the worst was “party food” at social gatherings. The preservatives in the dishes would trigger attacks.

Klein tolerated Italian cuisine the best and loved to dine at local Italian restaurants.

Courtesy Marie Moroney

MEMORIAL: Terese Klein, right, and the kids at Camp Oasis.

cost of running a separate center.

Calderone and Gillian both said the village had investigated other shared dispatch operations, including joining North Riverside and Riverside, but determined that the best option was to join WESCOM, which oversees emergency requests for Oak Park, River Forest, Park Ridge and Elmwood Park.

Gillian said existing partnership agreements with Oak Park and River Forest was a factor in the decision, as was the fact that Forest Park shares a majority of boundaries with those villages.

The next step at the governmental level, according to Gillian, will be to create an intergovernmental agreement that all five municipalities will approve. At the administrative level, the next steps will involve Forest Park officials and WESCOM officials studying the operations of the two centers and making decisions regarding equipment, personnel and technology.

Klein was a “total extrovert, who connected with everyone at St. Luke School,” Moroney recalled. She went on to Fenwick High School, then earned her degree in business marketing at Northern Illinois University, despite having her colon removed during final exams of freshman year. After graduation, she got a job and moved to New York for a year and a half. But she became homesick and moved back to Chicago. Klein later landed a job in sales and marketing for MTV’s Nickelodeon.

Despite all of her success, the disease took a toll on her. IBD caused malnutrition, because she wasn’t absorbing food. This stunted her growth and kept Klein at a petite 5 feet 2, 125 pounds.

“She’d cocoon when she didn’t feel well,” Moroney said. “I saw the dark side of the disease but the world saw the light.”

That light shone the brightest at Camp Oasis. As one of her colleagues said, “She embodied the spirit of the camp. It was the centerpiece of her life.” Klein came at her own expense to counsel campers for free.

“She was the quintessential cheerleader.

Her humor and enthusiasm was infectious,”

the colleague continued. “She had the opportunity of helping some 80 girls over the span of nine years to deal with Crohn’s and Colitis.” These words were spoken as a sapling was planted at Camp Oasis in Klein’s memory. The tree bore fruit and will be a reminder of Klein for generations to come.

There was another ceremony for Klein at Camp Oasis. Campers tossed rocks into Lake Geneva and watched the ripples spread.

These ripples continue to move outward.

“She still inspires people to come to the fundraiser or donate,” Moroney noted.

That’s only natural because Klein was always up for a party.

For her 26th birthday, Klein decided to play the “C” card and host a party for herself. She gave her guests two directives: No tears, no sappy cards. Instead, they covered her walls with funny greeting cards. Klein was a good listener who knew how to work the room at parties. She was very popular and had a good sense of humor. Even in her darkest moments, she sent upbeat letters to family and friends.

After she died, she was chosen as maid of honor by a cousin and by her best friend.

Her sister, Kelly, wore a Terese T-shirt under her wedding dress.

Moroney recalled Klein rallied near the end and made her final visit to Camp Oasis, accompanied by her sister Allison. Afterward, she was completely bedridden for 3-4 weeks. Camp counselors came to her bedside. “All these 20-somethings flowed through the house,” Moroney recalled. “The camp had pulled her in completely.”

After she died, Moroney searched for a way to honor her and support Camp Oasis. She hit upon holding a fundraiser at Doc Ryan’s.

They typically get 250 people and local businesses donate food, drink and raffle prizes.

“I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the community,” Moroney said.

Those who can’t come, can still donate to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, www.ccfa.org, and help children with an “unmentionable” disease just be kids again.

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Pig Roast Saturday, Oct. 1 from 3 to 6 p.m., Doc Ryan’s, 7432 Madison St.: A fundraiser to honor Terese Klein, who died of Crohn’s disease in 2009. Proceeds benefit Camp Oasis for kids su ering from Crohn’s disease. $40 covers food, beer and wine.

Sept. 28-Oct. 5

BIG WEEK Chili & Beer Fest Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Park District of Forest Park, 7501 W. Harrison St.: Chili Cooko , beer and food tents, touch-a-truck, kids’ games, chili tasting, wagon rides, and magic show. Musical entertainment from 12:30 to 8 p.m. Chili Cooko winners announced at 5:45 p.m. For more information, call Rachell Entler, 708-366-7500, or email rentler@pdofp.org. Visit http://www.pdofp.org/chili-and-beer-fest.

Annual Game Night Friday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., Betsy Ross Elementary School, 1315 Marengo Ave.: Sponsored by families from South PTO (Betsy Ross & Field Stevenson), all local school students are welcome to play board games and team games throughout Betsy Ross at the PTO’s annual “friend-raiser.” There is no charge to attend the event and Forest Park Community Center Sta will help sta the rooms.

Walking tacos, fruit and juice will be sold at a small cost

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

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The twain shall meet Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m., Proviso West High School, Harrison Street and Wolf Road: East meets West … on the gridiron. The Proviso East vs. West football game is this Saturday. Sophomores play at 11 a.m., followed by the varsity at 1:30 p.m.

Don’t forget ■ This week is National Banned Book Week http:// www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek ■ Next week Forest Park leaf pick-up begins (Friday, Oct. 7) ■ Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown, Oct. 2 ■ October is National Principal Appreciation Month ■ National Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 10

Open House Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy: PMSA, First Avenue and Roosevelt Road, hosts an open house for prospective students for the Class of 2021 and their families.

Voting is cool!

Safety tip: Don’t drink and vote.

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Voting is cool!

Voting is cool!

Safety tip: Don’t drink and vote.

Safety tip: Don’t drink and vote.

Golden in Rio On Sept. 23, Paralympic gold medalist Brian Bell visited Garfield School to give a presentation to the students with his wife, Diane, who had attended Garfield. It’s also the school where their daughter, Kaylan, attends pre-school. Bell was dressed in his Team USA uniform and wearing his gold medal.

The students were dressed in red, white and blue with gold medals around their necks, purchased by the school.

The Paralympics, for athletes with disabilities, always follows the Olympics in the host city.

This year it was Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

The assembly was held in the gym for pre-school and Kindergarten students.

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Bell and his wife returned in the afterPhotos by Sebastian Hidalgo noon to give another presentation to preschoolers, which included his daughter, Kaylan and first- and secondgraders. When asked if losing his leg was a bad thing, Bell said it actually changed his life for the better. The assemblies were the idea of Kaylan’s teacher, Andrea Connelly, and were approved by Principal Jamie Stauder.

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Bell referred to his prosthesis as his “robot leg.” He said he lost his leg because he was playing near a train, and he warned the students not to do this. He then handed the microphone to Diane, who talked about Team USA’s Paralympic victory.

Bell took off his “robot leg” and got into his wheelchair, then demonstrated skills like

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Two allegedly involved in Sept. 9 carjacking charged May have been involved in earlier car theft, cops say

By BOB UPHUES Senior Editor

Hillside police say that two juveniles involved in a Sept. 9 carjacking incident have been charged with vehicular hijacking, but at least one and possibly two others believed to be involved in the incident — which

included a police chase through Forest Park and ended when the hijacked vehicle crashed on Harlem Avenue at the I-290 interchange — remain at large.

Police reportedly sought to charge the two captured juveniles as adults, but the cases are being handled by the Cook County Juvenile Justice authorities. Police expressed disappointment in that decision.

“These guys are dangerous,” said Detective Sgt. Carlo Viscioni of the Hillside Police Department. “Why they were on the street to do this is unfathomable to me and my chief.”

It’s unclear whether the two juveniles arrested by police are still in custody.

According to police, four or five suspects hijacked a black Jaguar in the parking lot of a gas station at 442 Mannheim Road in Hillside about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Viscioni said a handgun was recovered from that vehicle at the crash site in Forest Park.

Police also reported that another vehicle, a limousine reported stolen during an armed robbery four or five hours earlier in Chicago, was involved in the incident. Both the limousine and the Jaguar were report-

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edly seen speeding from the scene of the Hillside carjacking. The limousine was later found abandoned in Bellwood.

Police believe the same offenders were involved in the theft of the limousine, since it was at the gas station when the carjacking occurred.

Officers from multiple police agencies chased the Jaguar, which headed east on I-290, exited at Desplaines Avenue and then weaved through Forest Park before crashing while trying to re-enter I-290 at Harlem Avenue.

The occupants of the vehicle — Forest Park police reported there were five people who bailed out, but Hillside police could not confirm that number — ran from the car.

Three headed down the east ramp; one of those subjects was apprehended by police.

One ran northbound on Harlem Avenue and was captured by police. A fifth occupant may have run down the west expressway ramp, eluding capture.

One of the three who fled down the east ramp, 17-year-old Tyrece Coleman, of the 7400 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue in Chicago, died from injuries sustained after he jumped onto the expressway from the ramp while being chased by police.

According to Forest Park police, one of the suspects who fled on foot to the east was able to enter a vehicle stopped in traffic on the expressway. That vehicle, a smaller black SUV, was last seen headed eastbound.

However, Viscioni said there have been no reports of a car being hijacked on the expressway at that time or place.

“It’s not unusual for guys doing this to have chase cars or follow cars,” Viscioni said. “Or it could be someone who was just assisting someone being chased by the police. There’s been no follow up in regards to someone saying they were carjacked in the Eisenhower.”

Viscioni also stated that at the time of the police chase from Hillside, a separate carjacking incident was reported in Broadview.

It is unclear whether that incident was related to the one in Hillside.

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Happy Rosh Hashanah, the holidays are here

or the first time in about 25 years, the Nutley family gathered at the summer home in Wisconsin. Luckily for us, they posed for a family picture and we got a copy! The goodlooking Nutleys shown here are (rear) Mike and Dave; next row, Karen, JoAnn, Ed, Sarah and Ed Jr. Let’s take a vote: Who is the best looking? When they took a vote at the store, the results came out one vote each. Hmmmm.

Lorel Ahlenius, bird lover and watcher, sends some pictures of migrating birds you might see now. Water and bird ■ seed are necessary to help these little critters as they make their long journeys to wherever it is they’re going. Lorel tells us they usually feed in forest preserves, but a little snack here and there would be nice.

Special bonus from the Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest this month.

Maestro Ricardo Muti of the Chicago Symphony will offer a free rehearsal concert at Concordia University on Oct. 12 at 7:30.

Cedar Waxwing No charge, just Photo by Laurel Ahlenius bring a donation of food.

The music to be “rehearsed” is the same music that will be performed on Oct. 2: the Beethoven Emperor Concerto and Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony.

Exciting music and well worth paying to hear performed, but to get in for free with Ricardo Muti conducting is an unheard of bargain. Parking is free at Concordia and

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everyone is welcome with that food donation.

Last week’s praying mantis, according to Geri Grant, was a Japanese praying mantis.

Apologies to Cliff Leber for misrepresenting his fishing prowess. As I said, the tales of his exploits were breathtaking and I guess I got the facts mixed up. He’s a great fisherman; that’s all I wanted to get across.

Belated happy 6-month birthday to Maeve Bredrup who should be starting music lessons any day now since she comes from a very musical family.

L’Oshana Tova. Oct. 3 is Rosh Hashanah. From now until Jan. Ruby-throated 1, the holidays are with us.

Hummingbird Remember the Symphony Photo by Laurel Ahlenius of Oak Park-River Forest concert Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m., Dominican University, free JACKIE SCHULZ/Contributor parking.

On to the birthdays: Sydney REUNION: The Nutley family came together for the first time in 25 years at their summer Mangiaracina, Roy Sansone, home in Wisconsin.

Laura Zimmer, Michael Clifton, Abigail Childs, Sade Tomkins, Kimberly O’Shea, Sawyer Paeth, Ed Lambke, Diane Rice, Sheryl Neff, Gus Kyritz, and Christina Respass.

Happy anniversary to Jody and Sandi Tracy.

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Catalytic converter stolen A 36-year-old Forest Park man reported to police on Sept. 19 that, during the overnight hours, someone removed the catalytic converter from his 2003 Cadillac, which was parked in the rear of building in the 1100 block of Lathrop Avenue.

Crackdown on panhandlers ■ Forest

Park police charged a 25-yearold Chicago man with criminal trespassing after he had been allegedly panhandling aggressively outside a business in the 200 block of Harlem Avenue on Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m.

According to police, the man is “constantly” at that location panhandling customers, and when told to leave, he usually comes back within 15 minutes. After panhandling on this particular occasion, police arrested him.

■ A 24-year-old Chicago man and a 50-yearold Chicago man were charged with vagrancy/panhandling after reportedly walking in and out of traffic while trying to collect money from motorists on Harlem Avenue at I-290 on Sept. 22 about 3:40 p.m.

A police officer instructed the men to stop panhandling and they left the scene. When the officer returned 10 minutes later, they reportedly were back panhandling on the westbound I-290 highway ramp.

Following his arrest, police inventoried the younger man’s cup, which contained $14.10. The older man had $2.75 on his person when arrested.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Sept. 19-25, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

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

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Shemeka T. Mosley and Alfred J. Shotwell are being held in Cook County Jail awaiting trial after allegedly conspiring to rob the victim at a park at Randolph and Circle avenues just after midnight. Mosley’s bond has been set at $300,000; Shotwell’s bond was set at $325,000.

According to the police report, Mosley and the victim connected on Facebook and earlier the previous day had given her $20.

The victim contacted Mosley later that day and told Mosley he wanted to meet her at the park to talk.

The two were sitting on the swings when two other women approached and began whispering to Mosley. Shortly after, Shotwell appeared and reportedly brandished a handgun, punched the victim in the face and stole his wallet.

Shotwell, Mosley and the two other women then reportedly entered Mosley’s car and left the scene. The victim reportedly suffered a broken facial bone and an abrasion to his eye.

The victim called police, who stopped Mosley’s car in the 100 block of Elgin Avenue. All of the occupants inside the vehicle were identified by the victim, according to police, who took them into custody. Police did not find a weapon or the victim’s wallet, according to the police report.

Investigators reportedly were able to collect Facebook text messages between Mosley and Shotwell prior to the alleged robbery, and Mosley reported admitting to police her role in the robbery.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Mosley and Shotwell with one count each of armed robbery. They were scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the Maybrook courthouse on Sept.27. The other two women were released without being charged.

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Consolidating 911

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o one likes being bossed around. And it is particularly frustrating when the bossiness emanates from Springfield, the capital of the most dysfunctional state government in the nation.

But the one-size-fits-all mandate on consolidating 911 dispatch services came down from Gov. Bruce Rauner and the legislature. As a result, smaller urban suburbs with fully functional 911 systems such as Forest Park are now forced, alongside farm towns which really need aggregated 911 services mandated, to partner up with other towns in a shared dispatch arrangement.

Monday night, an ornery village council voted with great reluctance to join the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center. That logically pairs Forest Park police and fire dispatch with Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, and less logically, Park Ridge.

It was clear that the main source of the sting for Mayor Anthony Calderone is in the loss of jobs for well-regarded and veteran village dispatch employees. There are eight local dispatchers and it is uncertain how many, if any, of them will be hired into the consolidated center. For a loyalist such as Calderone, that hurts.

All that said, there is logic in consolidating dispatch. That is why Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park joined forces years back without any state mandate. This is a government service reliant on ever-improving technology, best paid for on a shared basis. There are also efficiencies to be found here and that makes us confident that, over the course of years, Forest Park will see financial benefit to this mandated change.

Our broader point would be that Forest Park and other neighboring communities need to continue to look for ways to share services. The cost of government is too high in all these towns. And residents don’t much care where their 911 call is answered so long as a responsive police officer shows up quickly at their door.

An innovative idea a couple of years ago for several local towns to share a police shooting range at Triton has seemingly evaporated. But that impulse was correct. Where else can savings be found? Where else can a service such as police training be improved with a shared facility?

We get the reluctance on the dispatch center being “jammed down our throats,” as the mayor said Monday night. But let’s not have that upset spoil the notion of collaborative service sharing.

Two restaurants

Congratulations are in order for two Forest Park restaurants.

Welcome and good fortune to The Heritage, the newest fine dining spot on Madison Street. With serious reputations on Chicago’s culinary scene, its operators have brought something special to Forest Park. It will be both a destination for travelers from the city and a neighborhood spot to be enjoyed.

Meanwhile, the owner and head chef of Scratch Kitchen, an inventive and scrappy Forest Park start-up, is taking on a notable expansion with a much larger second location in Oak Park. Scratch is aiming for a quick opening on Lake Street near Oak Park Avenue with its menu of creatively imagined burgers and other staples of the good life.

A widening two-way street seems to be opening commercially between these two communities, which is healthy and, we trust, will continue to benefit both.

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Chief Aftanas said, “I want you to keep in was telling a friend about the presentamind that no plan is foolproof, but these are tion Chief Aftanas, Lt. Weiler and Dethe best practices.” My definition of profestective O’Connor made two weeks ago sionals is that they are people who rely on at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon their training and education more than on about how to respond to an active shootinstinct alone to guide their actions while er event, and I started getting emotional. on the job. From my point of view, they have “What the heck is going on?” I said to my a healthy respect for how fallible uniformed, friend. “I’m talking about a presentation undisciplined human beings can be. made by three cops and my eyes are tearing I can always tell when pastors have had up.” As we talked about it, I began to figure no formal theological training. Without the out why my emotions were getting stirred acquired discipline of rigorous study in up. My primary emotion was gratitude. church history and doctrine, their spontaneCompetence: As Chief Aftanas talked ity can easily morph into outrageous, hurtabout how Detective O’Connor’s actions had ful speech. They behave, in other words, been instrumental in catching the guys like Donald Trump. who had robbed the Dunkin’ Donuts the A few days after the active shooter presenday before, and as Lt. Weiler sounded tation, I heard Damon Gilbert talk on the like a college professor citing research PBS Newshour about what it’s like to be a and showing slides of statistics, the black police officer in Oakland, California, impression grew in me that “these guys to understand where people are coming know what they’re doing.” from and still behave as a professional.

It wasn’t a feeling like they could “Many times,” he said, “I have given a diprotect me from every evil in the world, rect, lawful order to a person and it’s been but more like our police officers in met with “F you” or an attitude like “come Forest Park are good at what they do, on, let’s fight. Sometimes, you have to give and that made me feel like I was in good hands. It’s how I feel when I have the people a voice and understand that DAMON GILBERT my six-month exam with my neurolotheir anger isn’t necessarily toward you.”

Oakland police o cer gist, Dr. Jacobsen. He can’t prevent my What Officer Gilbert said made me apdisorder from progressing, but in his preciate the model our officers strive for. gentle, confident way, he always makes Our cops are professional. I trust them, me feel like I’m getting the best care possible. because they trust their training.

I often feel like a horse pulling a loaded wagon on the Humanity: After their presentation, the three officers road of life. When that road starts to go uphill and my finally got to eat the lunch that Starship Subs had providcry for help is answered by someone stepping into the ed, and a few of us hung around and changed the subject harness with me and pulling well, I feel so grateful. I’m to our personal lives. I would be unprofessional myself if not sure if those three cops will like being compared to I shared what we talked about, but what I can say is that horses, but I think they’ll understand.

I always walk away from conversations with Forest Park Non-Defensive Transparency: It started when Jim cops with the impression that they are not ashamed to Ryan was chief and has continued with Tom Aftanas. present themselves as vulnerable human beings — disciI’d call asking for an interview regarding one thing plined professionals, to be sure, but also real people. or another, and they would not only agree to have me That cop in Oakland put into words what I hear in come over, but they would also give straight answers one way or another from the officers here whom I’ve to my questions. It was partly that they trusted me as gotten to know. Gilbert said, “Anytime you put on a a reporter, but I think more importantly, they trusted bulletproof vest, you have to know that you may or themselves. They might at times say, “This is off the remay not come back home. … And that in itself is scary. cord,” but I never have had the feeling they were hiding And anybody who tells you they haven’t been scared … something because they had nothing to hide. they’re a total liar. It’s there, and you’re human.”

I got emotional again because I heard them being Motivation: “There’s a difference,” Gilbert said, transparent at a time when neither candidate for the “between getting into police work for the right reasons highest office in the land has been very forthcoming. and the wrong reasons. The wrong reason would be: Mr. Trump still hasn’t released his tax documents, and It makes me feel bigger and badder and tougher. The Mrs. Clinton measures every word before she says it. right reason is to serve the community, so when I go I suppose I would have a hard time trusting if I were out there, I have to make sure I’m doing the right thing. married to Bill, but if I’m going to vote for you, I need And I believe that will help start the process of doing to feel like I’m getting a full disclosure of information things correctly and building back the public trust.” regarding the work you do.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Edward Polaski, 77 Edward John Polaski, 77, died on Sept. 20, 2016. Born on Oct. 4, 1938, Mr. Polaski is survived by Joan, his wife of 57 years; his children, Patricia Ann Polaski and Pennie Jean Stivan; his grandchildren, Robert (Jenna) Bill Jr., Vanessa Stivan, and Max Stivan; his sister, Phyllis; his cousins, nieces, nephews, and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, George.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17w201 Roosevelt Rd. in Oakbrook Terrace. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at St. Bernardine’s Catholic Church, 7246 Harrison St. in Forest Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231.

Vernon Rubenic, 54 U.S. Navy veteran, businessman Vernon John Rubenic, 54, formerly of Forest Park, died on Sept. 9, 2016.

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Born in Oak Park on Oct. 27, 1961, he was the only son of John Phillip Rubenic and Marilyn Joyce Meuhlenhaupt. The family began their time together at 1020 Troost Ave. in Forest Park.

He attended St. John Lutheran Grammar School and loved Cub Scouts, but his true love was drumming, which he began at an early age. His first two years of high school were at Proviso East High School before moving to Wheaton with his mother and stepfather, Bernard Pinzur.

He joined the Navy in 1980 and was stationed in San Diego. He spent time in the Mediterranean, completed two tours of duty in Beirut, participated in the invasion of Grenada, and was an instructor at Great Lakes Naval Academy. He received the Humanitarian Service Medal, two Good Conduct awards, two Navy Unit commendations, recognition for two Sea Service Deployments, two Navy Expeditionary Medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a commendation from the Commander of the Sixth Fleet.

Honorably discharged on April 16, 1988, he pursued higher education in digital computer systems and, during the next 30 years, he

became an expert in the field and started his own business, Core Technology Services.

He married Cheryl Erickson on Feb. 2, 1985 and his first child, Alexander James Rubenic, was born in 1986. His second marriage was on Oct. 27, 1990 to Shelly Ann Sweet and together they had two daughters, Elisabeth Renee and Lydia Irene. The family resided in Wheaton from 1990 until moving to Oswego in 2000.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Phillip Rubenic and his aunt, JoAnn Wienberg, both of Forest Park.

Visitation was held on Sept. 18 at Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory in Oswego, followed by funeral services on Sept. 19.

The family appreciates memorial donations in his honor to the Science Building Fund at Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road, West Chicago 60185 and marked “Attention: Head of School - Gene Frost.”

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Berwyn • $234,000 4BR, 2BA Call Steve x121

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Oak Park • $919,000 5BR, 3.1BA Call Gary x125

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Oak Park • $390,000 3BR, 1.1BA Call Kerry x139

Oak Park • $344,900 3BR, 1.1BA Call John x180 Haydee Rosa

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Oak Park • $325,000 3BR, 3BA Call Kelly x113

Forest Park • $289,000 Multi unit Call Dorothy x124

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Forest Park • $257,000 3BR, 3BA Call Joe x117

Berwyn • $234,900 3BR, 1BA Call Mike x120

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Steve Knysch

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

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

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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

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

For more info contact: Steve Knysch at 708-473-6154 or Steven.Knysch@gmail.com

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

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

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

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

We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agents, we can help you meet your insurance and financial needs. Call us today.

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

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DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

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WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our new Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

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

Fair Oaks

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church 1 5LGJHODQG *UHHQ¿ HOG Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Children’s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Dennis Bushkofsky, Pastor Handicapped Accessible www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576 Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor Phyllis N. Kersten Interim Associate Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

Child care available 9-11am

fairoakspres.org

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

Grace Lutheran School

Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

We behold the Christ in you.

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays Sep. 29 Michael & All Angels Christian Meskel Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Oct. 1-10 Navaratri Hindu 2 Muharram New Year Islam 3-4 Rosh Hashanah Jewish 4 St. Francis Day Catholic Christian

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HELP WANTED

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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS Compassionate caregivers needed to service our Clients in the West Suburbs. Live-ins or hourly.

One year paid experience preferred. www.cantata.org or 708-4855674. We also accept walk-ins.

Cantata Adult Life Services 8700 West 31st St. Brookfield, IL

In the midst of hurt, crisis or fear, everyone is searching for one thing– hope. If you want to discover how you can face the future without fear, come to #HopeTrending!

This free event will pique your curiosity, challenge your doubts and restore your hope.

Light refreshments will be served.

October 14-22 7pm WEST CENTRAL SDA CHURCH 1154 Wisconsin Avenue Oak Park, IL 60304 For more information call: (708) 383-1996

HELP WANTED DRIVER-PART TIME Local company looking for part-time parts driver/receiving clerk. Must be drug free & have valid DL. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Hours 9am til 3pm. $10-12/hr. Email resume. hr@ sievertelectric.com. Do not come to office.

ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring?

Call 708-613-3333 to advertise.

MARKETING COORDINATOR-PT Energetic creative marketing/communication professional to support promotion of Oak Park, engage key stakeholders particularly commercial real estate community. 2-3 years experience in marketing/PR role, self-starter, strong project management experience, social media, website management, generate email campaigns, support efforts to improve brand visibility. Part-time (20 hours/ week). Send resume, cover letter and 2 references to: marketing@opdc.net Sr. Solution Development Analyst sought by Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL. Provd sys anlss & apln dvlp in supt of enhncng functnlty of IMPACT stdnt info suite. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com #35272

SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES WANTED SNOW PLOWING NEEDED St. Paul’s Parish Riverside Driveways only edge to edge.

Call Don Shotola 630-247-9248.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 General Production Staff Position Description POSITION:

General Production Staff

DEPT/PROGRAM: Food Service QUALIFICATIONS/ A minimum of a High School Degree. Must complete EXPERIENCE: Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. Must be able to comprehend detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and be able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 General Production/Cashier Staff Position Description DEPT/PROGRAM: Food and Nutrition Services POSITION:

General Production Staff (Satellite program support/Cashier)

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Must complete Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. • A minimum of a High School Degree. • Prior experience as a cashier. • Able to understand and carry out detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. • Able to work cooperatively with other staff members, students and community members • Able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying please visit our website at: www.oprfhs.org. Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities to be directed to our online application system.

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE

SUBURBAN RENTALS

SUBURBAN RENTALS

BEAUTIFUL FOREST PARK HOME Completely Rehabbed Quality Home. Four Plus Bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths on extra large corner lot. $675,000. Contact 312-560-9464.

FOREST PARK COACH HOUSE 2 BR, 1 BA Coach House on quiet family owned prop. Max 2 people.

Wtr incld. Ht & Elec extra. 1 sm prkg sp. No smoking or pets. Few blks from Blue Line & dwntwn Forest Park. (708) 689-8750

OAK PARK 2BR 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,250 + 1 mo security. Call 708717-3975

Another Award Winning Home by Local Developer

FOREST PARK 1 BEDROOM 3 RM 1 BR 2nd Floor Apt. Rent includes heating & cooking gas, parking space. Recently rehabbed.

No more than 2 people. Good credit & job history. Avail. OCT 1. Rent $950/mo. For Info Call William 773-491-8660.

OAK PARK 1 BR 1 Bedroom, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $875 + 1 mo security. Call 708-717-3975.

137 DesPlaines Forest Park Four Plus Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths $665,000 with Side Lot

Contact Susan at J P Props 312-560-9464

HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (behind Aldi) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000 sq ft of living space on this historic site at less than market rents?

Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Be among the first to benefit from this unique project in which the buyer can have input into the individual unit(s).

Call 708-383-9223.

OAK PARK 3BR Oak Park–3 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,450 + 1 mo security.

Call 708-717-3975 OAK PARK SMALL 1 BR Downtown Oak Park. Hardwood floors throughout. All utlities included. $800 per month.

Call 708-657-4226.

1 BR CONDO 1001 N HARLEM Completely remodeled 1 BR. Hardwood floors throughout.

Laundry on site. $1150/mo + security. Assigned parking space $50/ mo xtra.

708-870-0266

OAK PARK COACH HOUSE Oak Park 1bdrm Coach House: all wood floors, 15 windows, new kitchen & bath, in-unit laundry, heated garage + extra space, 10 min walk to CTA Green Line, dog/cat - negotiable. Available 10/1/16. $1,600/ mo + gas/electric; 1 mnth deposit.

PRIVATE-QUAINT-SAFE. Contact Ken at: cozetteken@yahoo.com; 630 660-5293

SUBURBAN RENTALS

SUBURBAN RENTALS

Oak Park

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. LaVerne Collins Managing broker

Office located at: 320 S. Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

Oak Park

OPEN HOUSE 730 S KENILWORTH SUN 9/18 1:30PM TO 3:30PM

Great home on a family friendly Block. Lincoln School District.

4 Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, large living and dining room, eat in kitchen.

Cherry cabinets, granite counters.

Den with built ins. Central air conditioning, hard wood floors throughout, natural wood work, large deck off kitchen. $599,000. More information - call 708-848-7273 or email heff730@sbcglobal.net

M&M property management, inc.

t XXX NNQSPQNHU DPN 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $650-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $725-$1,000

Apartment listings updated daily at:

www.oakrent.com

CITY RENTALS AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 2 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops.

1st Floor. $875/month. Heat not included.

708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation.

Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams. rentalinquiry542@gmail.com 708-848-5460

SPACE FOR RENT

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ROOMS FOR RENT OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment. classifieds@ForestParkReview.com

OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 4 room suites * RIVER FOREST 7756 Madison St. - STORE 926 sq. ft. * OAK PARK 6955 North Ave. - 3 & 6 room office suites $675 to $1200 * OAK PARK 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites * OAK PARK 115 N. Marion St. - 2 room office $573

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

COMMERCIAL SPACE OAK PARK STORE OR OFFICE 350 TO 400 sq ft for store or office.

131-133 N. Ridgeland. $1200/mo.

Call Nick 630-212-0509 or Al 773-600-6867

WANTED PARKING SPACE GARAGE PARKING SPACE WANTED

Near Madison & Marengo. Contact johnson312k@gmail.com

GARAGE/YARD SALES Forest Park

YARD & GARAGE SALE 111 CIRCLE (Roosevelt & Circle)

FRI–SAT–SUN 9/30, 10/1, 10/2 9AM TO 5PM

Shoes, Women’s Clothes, Toys, Videos, Books & More!

Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 7700 ADAMS FRI–SAT–SUN 9/30, 10/1, 10/2 9AM TO 3PM

Lots of plus-size women’s clothes priced $5 or less to go! Big men’s clothes; Comforters; Towels; Sheets; Stereo Equip; Boom Boxes; Side Tables; Chairs; Dining Room Table; Lots of misc. items!

Find more garage sales on the next page.

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CLASSIFIED GARAGE/YARD SALES Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 1219 HAYES SAT 10/1 ONLY 8:30 AM TO 1:30 PM

GARAGE/YARD SALES River Forest

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1435 FRANKLIN SAT 10/1 9AM TO 1PM

PATIO FURNITURE , HOME GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, AND MUCH MORE.

Collectables, furniture, clothes, jewelry, linens, toys, books and more.

40 years of treasure to pass on.

Oak Park

River Forest

GARAGE SALE 1008 N EAST SAT 10/1 9AM TO 12PM

(no early birds) Purging after 30 years–all sorts of misc household including: 1950s Dartmouth College plates, vintage cane chairs, lamps, vases, frames, kitchen, side tables. Women’s clothes M/L 12-16. Equipment for Camping(Coleman), Tennis, Golf. American Girl dolls, bed and clothes. Stuffed animals and Beanie Babies–NO other items for kids.

Oak Park

MOVING SALE 726 FOREST AVE SAT 10/1 8AM TO 12PM

Lawn mower, furniture, kitchen goods, games and more!

Oak Park

MOVING SALE ROBINSON’S RIBS 940 MADISON ST SAT 10/1 7AM TO 6PM

BBQ Grills, misc. items.

restaurant

equip.,

Oak Park

BLOCK YARD SALE 900 BLOCK NORTH GROVE SAT 10/1 9AM-5PM SUN 10/2 10AM-4PM

Dining table/chairs; China Cab; Nightstands; Bookshelves; Lamps; Art; Mirror; Bike trailer; boys’ & women’s Bikes; Kid/Adult clothes: Women’s szs 6-18, Men’s, Girls (11 yr old) Boy’s; Designer purses/shoes (incl. Coach) Sports Gear; Books; Toys; Nintendo Wii; Tools/car/hardware items; Paint; Electronics; many NEW items...

Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 900 & 1000 BLOCKS SOUTH MAPLE

Girls’ clothes sizes 0-4, books, board games, DVD movies, baseball/softball equipment/shoes, small guitar amp, household decor, baby and toddler clothes and toys, 46�W x 66�H frameless sliding glass shower door, bathroom vanity, tools, lamps, misc.

Oak Park

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 1205 NORTH ROSSELL SAT 10/1 9AM TO 3PM

Household goods, books, toys, holiday decorations and much much more!

LARGE YARD SALE 140 GALE AVE FRI 9/30 8AM TO 5PM

Rain or Shine Furniture, household, Velox Sky Lights Never installed and in original boxes, Carpet, sofa set, Vintage Dining Room Set, lamps, More More More.

River Forest

GARAGE/YARD SALE 823 KEYSTONE SAT 10/1 9AM TO 1PM

Downsizing Sale! Retro and antiques; Household items; Furniture.

ITEMS FOR SALE TOOLS FOR SALE Maintenance Repair Man Retiring.

Liquidating tools, carpentry, plumbing, electric supplies, machine shop tools and much misc.

By appointment only.

Call Greg @ 630-253-5248

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS BOLSEN CLINIC

For all your Medical needs including: High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Colds, Most Infections, Asthma, medical Physical Exams insurance and more accepted Hours 9 am–5 pm (Mon–Fri) 9 am–12 noon (Sat) 6429 W. North Ave., Suite 106 Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-763-8334

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AIR CONDITIONING/ HEAT AIR CONDITIONING AND APPLIANCE EXPERT Air Conditioning Automotive A/C Refrigerators Ranges • Ovens Washer • Dryers Hot Water Heaters Rodding Sewers Lic/Bonded 25 yrs experience

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CLEANING Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

A cleaner day is just a phone call away. For a detailed cleaning please call 708-937-9110

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Serv. upgrades,100-200 amp Garage & A/C lines installed

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HANDYMAN

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Electricians serving the greater Oak Park area. Licensed, Bonded & Insuredâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Reasonable Pricing & Free Estimates. Kineticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud to say you have never experienced service like this! 15 years experience and dedication.

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Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates

McNulty Plastering & Stucco Co.

HANDYMAN 773-732-2263 Ask for John

Mixed hardwoods â&#x20AC;˘ $130 F.C. CBh & Mix â&#x20AC;˘ $145 F.C. 100% oak â&#x20AC;˘ $165 F.C. Cherry or hiCkory â&#x20AC;˘ $185 F.C. 100% BirCh â&#x20AC;˘ $220 F.C.

HAULING BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

Seasoned 2 years Stacking Available

847-888-9999 1-800-303-5150

Credit Cards Accepted

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BID NOTICE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY HVAC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION PROJECT

NOTICE OF LOCAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The District House development team, comprised of Ranquist Development and Campbell Coyle, presents opportunities for training and employment of low-and moderate-income residents of the Village of Oak Park and the Redevelopment Area, including business concerns that are located in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in, the Village and the Redevelopment Area.

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

In re the marriage of Adewale Olayeni, Petitioner and Uche Olushola Olayeni, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-008174.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before October 18, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for the Park Tree Pruning and Removals Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the Park Tree Pruning and Removals. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 2:00 p.m.

(Chicago time) on Friday, October 14th, 2016, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 12:00pm Wednesday, September 28th, 2016. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 9/28/2016

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given by the Board of Library Trustees of the Riverside Public Library (“Library”) that sealed bid proposals will be received for the Library’s “HVAC Design and Installation Project” (the “Project”).

The Project generally consists of an upgrade to the existing HVAC System of the Library through the design and installation of a new HVAC unit and complete functioning “turnkey” system at the Riverside Public Library building located at 1 Burling Road, Riverside, Illinois.

A more specific description of the required design, construction, services and equipment for the Project is set forth in the Mechanical Design Criteria for the Project included in the bid documents.

A full set of bid documents for the Project will be available for pick up by interested contractors at the office of the Library Director of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546, during regular Library hours (M–TH 9 AM to 9 PM and F 9 AM–5 PM). A mandatory prebid meeting and site walk-through for this Project will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 23, 2016 at the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside, IL 60546.

Bidders are required to submit Pre-Qualification documents on or before 4:00 p.m. local time on September 30, 2016. Bidders who fail to submit such documents or do not meet the Pre-Qualification requirements set forth in the Instructions to Bidders shall not be eligible to bid.

This Project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/ 1 et seq.).

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, cash or a certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to the Riverside Public Library, as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond, execute the Contract and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes or errors on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle it to a return of the aforementioned amount. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, as well as certificates of insurance as required by the specifications.

Sealed Bid Proposals titled “Sealed Bid–Riverside Public Library HVAC Design and Installation Project.” will be accepted before 4:00 p.m. local time on October 13, 2016, at the office of the Library Director located at: Riverside Public Library Attn: Janice Foley, Library Director 1 Burling Road Riverside, Illinois 60546 The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Library’s Public Meeting Room on the lower level of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, Riverside, Illinois 60456, on October 13th at 4 p.m.. No oral, telephone, facsimile or e-mail bid proposals will be allowed. Bidders, their authorized agents and interested parties are invited to be present.

The Riverside Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of 60 days from the date of opening set forth above.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16148061 on September 14,2016 Under the Assumed Business Name of LUXE HOME PHOTOS with the business located at: 36B MARENGO AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: CHARLES SCHUMACHER 36B MARENGO AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS HALFPENNY AS TRUSTEE OF THE DENNIS HALFPENNY TRUST DATED 1/28/00, SHARON HALFPENNY AS TRUSTEE OF THE SHARON HALFPENNY TRUST DATED 1/28/00, DENNIS HALFPENNY, SHARON HALFPENNY, GROVINGTON HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE SHARON HALFPENNY TRUST DATED 1/28/00, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE DENNIS HALFPENNY TRUST DATED 1/28/ 00 Defendants 14 CH 04290 401 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE UNIT 1A OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 401 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE UNIT 1A, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-326-0241002. The real estate is improved with a 24 unit condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall

be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys,

One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 9734. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 9734 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 04290 TJSC#: 36-9812 I702861

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Dated September 14, 2016 Board of Trustees of the Riverside Public Library By: Janice Foley, Library Director Published in Landmark 9/28/2016

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 filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16148135 on Setpember 15, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of SEC ELECTRIC with the business located at: 330 N PARKSIDE, CHICAGO, IL 60644. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: STEVE STAMPLEY 330 N PARKSIDE CHICAGO, IL 60644.

Published in Wednesday Journal 9/21, 9/28, 10/5/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County FILE NO. D16148089 on September 14, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of M’DIOR HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY with the business located at: 7001 W. NORTH AVENUE SUITE 203, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: CHNIKI MONIQUE THOMAS, 1134 HANNAH AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Published in Wednesday Journal 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2016

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

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