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D209’s facilities master plan takes shape At least $77M could be earmarked for early-stage capital works

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

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roviso High Schools District 209 officials are getting closer to finalizing a facilities master plan. During a regular meeting on Sept. 18, district officials, along with outside architectural and financial consultants, laid out cost projections and capital priorities related to the plan.

D209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez said the plan could be completed and presented to the board for approval before the year is out.

During the meeting, Mark Jolicoeur, an architect with Perkins and Will, said architects have met with the master plan steering committee and leadership teams at each school in order to prioritize capital needs.

The architects then categorized the general master facilities priorities into three different sub-groups: curriculum, site, and infrastructure. In addition, each sub-group was divided into three tiers of priority.

At all three of the district’s campuses — Proviso East, Proviso West and Proviso Math and Science Academy — upgrading and improving temperature controls (particularly installing air conditioning at East and West), were top tier infrastructure priorities.

At Proviso East, the highest priorities in the areas of curriculum and site improvement had to do with renovating and upgrading the athletic and physical education facilities.

Parking lot and traffic control improvements were See D209 on page 11

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Players attempt to dodge airborne missiles on Sept. 29, during the dodgeball tournament on Veterans Field at the Park District of Forest Park. See more photos on page 5.

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Ride-sharing in the gig economy has its moments

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used to think we were supposed to enjoy life. Now I believe my calling is to help others enjoy life by driving them to their desired destinations.

I’ve been driving for a ridesharing company for three months and met many wonderful people. Of my 329 trips, only a handful were unpleasant. The passengers have given me high ratings and even post compliments. I’ve gotten kudos for “great conversation,” “excellent service” and “entertaining driver.”

I haven’t gotten compliments for “awesome music” because I only listen to classical, but a teenage boy once asked me to crank up the opera. I also don’t get compliments for a “cool car.” My Kia is comfortable but far from cool. I keep it “neat and tidy” but no one has commented.

I don’t provide “great amenities” — not even a bottle of water. I’m definitely not a “late-night hero” because I have no interest in driving drunks around. As for “expert navigation,” I’ve been doing detective work for 30 years, so my human GPS can be better than the directions given by the app. That app doesn’t grasp the realities of Chicago traffic. It often directs me to expressways

that are anything but “express.”

On trips to and from O’Hare, my average speed can be 12 mph. In downtown traffic, it’s 7 mph.

Once I activate that app, I’m climbing on a merry-go-around.

I don’t know where a passenger is going until they settle in the backseat. I can end up in faraway places like McHenry or St. John, Indiana. It’s not unusual to have a stranger in my back seat for over an hour.

My daily goal is to make a hundred bucks. It usually takes 4-5 hours, depending on tips. These tips are for smooth driving and engaging conversation. My car can serve as a classroom if they’re interested in Chicago history. It can be a confessional if they have a personal problem. It turns into the corner bar if they’ve been drinking.

I don’t force the conversation. If they prefer listening to headphones, or staring at their phone, it’s OK with me.

But to avoid uncomfortable silence, I like a little easy banter. I’ve learned some good conversational openers to draw them out.

They also ask me questions. One of the common is, “Have you lived in Chicago your whole life?”

This gives me an opening to say, “My fam-

JOHN RICE

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where a passenger is going until they settle in the backseat.

ily has been in Chicago since 1859, when there were only 100,000 people living here.”

I can tell them how my great-grandfather was fire marshall and became a legendary figure in Chicago history.

History is one thing, but they may be more interested in the best pizza, nightclub, or sightseeing tour. It’s fun to play tourist guide. There are days I have great conversations with everyone I drive. We discuss meaningful topics or just share some laughs.

Language barriers don’t keep me from trying. I recently drove a Spanish-speaking woman, and she said it was the most English she had spoken in one sitting. Though she was probably my poorest passenger that day, she gave me my biggest tip.

One of the smartest passengers I had was an economics major, who used the word “colloquialism” in a sentence. He warned that I was actually losing six cents a mile due to the wear and tear on my car. Other statistics show that driving and performing other tasks in our gig economy are not necessarily money makers.

I would never want to live “app-tomouth,” but I do enjoy connecting with strangers and helping at least one of us enjoy life.

■ 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. Jrice1038@aol.com

Buy shirt, help support breast cancer victims Forest Park firefighters are selling shirts to benefit Gilda’s Club of Chicago

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Members of the Forest Park Fire Department are recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month not only by wearing special T-shirts but also by offering the shirts for sale.

Shirts are available for $20 each through Forest Park Firefighters Local 2753 Facebook page or online at Squareup.com/Store/ Local2753. The unisex shirts are available in sizes small through 2XL in blue with pink lettering or in pink with blue lettering. Firefighter Kevin Hedrick said firefighters will be wearing blue shirts. Those placing orders will be informed when their shirts are available for pickup at the firehouse, 517 Des Plaines Ave. Delivery is not available.

Hedrick explained that all proceeds from the sale of the T-shirts will be given to Gilda’s Club of Chicago.

According to the organization’s website, Gilda’s Club is a place where men, women

and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer, as well as their families and friends, can feel they are part of a welcoming community of support.

The organization’s namesake, Gilda Radner, was one of the original cast members of “Saturday Night Live.” She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1985 and died in 1989.

Hedrick said firefighters chose Gilda’s Club of Chicago after researching organizations supporting breast cancer research.

“Based on everything we read, a very significant amount of funds raised for Gilda’s Club of Chicago benefits people they serve,” he said. “Their administrative costs are minimal.”

Hedrick also noted that although there

are over 20 active affiliates of Gilda’s Club nationwide, funds donated to Gilda’s Club of Chicago benefit Chicago area residents.

He said the union local has undertaken similar projects in the past and that the national union supports such efforts.

“Everybody seems to want a fire department Tshirt,” Hedrick said, noting that members of the fire department have family members who are either battling cancer or who have died of the disease.

“You can’t find anybody who hasn’t been touched by cancer,” he added. “We just want to get out there and do some good. We’re just trying to raise awareness.”

Hedrick said the goal is to sell 500 shirts.

With 350 sold so far, “We’re on our way.”

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Student enrollment down in District 91 Least number of students enrolled in district in at least six school years

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Enrollment is down in Forest Park District 91 schools, with 59 fewer students attending class in the district this school year compared to last, according to a presentation by Superintendent Louis Cavallo at a board of education meeting on Sept. 13.

During the 2017-18 school year, there were 820 students in the district. This school year, 761 students, age preschool to eighth grade, are enrolled. That is the largest drop in enrollment D91 has experienced in at least six school years, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education’s School Report Card.

It is also the smallest number of students enrolled in the district during the same time frame.

“There are still some families out there that we expected to be here that we haven’t heard from,” Cavallo said at the meeting. “They haven’t requested a transfer yet, so these numbers will likely still go up. They just haven’t started with us; that’s been the case forever. For some reason, there are people still on vacation.”

Much of the district’s loss came from its younger students, with 20 fewer students enrolled in kindergarten this school year compared to last -- “that’s a whole classroom,” Cavallo said -- and 19 fewer first-graders enrolled this school year compared to last.

Cavallo called kindergarten and first grade “critical grade levels” for D91 since “we’ve noticed that when we get them in, they continue to keep going,” he said.

From kindergarten to first grade, Cavallo added, three students left the district.

He partially credited the total decrease in younger students to a declining birth rate in Cook County.

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“Birth rates are lower and we’re going to start seeing fewer and fewer kids starting in the district,” he said.

Nine fewer students enrolled in second grade this school year compared to the number enrolled in second grade last year, he said. From first to second grade, 23 students left the district, Cavallo said. Four fewer students enrolled in third grade classes at D91, he said, although no students left the district between the second and third grade school years.

In fourth grade, Cavallo said there were 24 fewer students enrolled this year compared to last. Twenty-eight students left the district between third and fourth grade.

“I do want to point out that we often hear that it’s in third grade when people move,” Cavallo said. “Well, they went to third grade and we actually added one. But from third to fourth we lost 28 students.”

Board President Mary Win Connor add-

ed: “Someone had a hard time selling their house, maybe.”

Meanwhile, the total number of students enrolled in fifth, sixth and seventh grades increased year over year, Cavallo said. From fourth to fifth grade, four students did not advance in their cohort; from fifth to sixth, 12 students entered the district; from sixth to seventh grade, nine students left the district; and from seventh to eighth grade, two students came into D91, he said.

The district is down 19 eighth-graders this year compared to last, Cavallo said.

Garfield Elementary School experienced the greatest drop in enrollment, with 25 fewer students enrolled year over year. FieldStevenson Intermediate Elementary School saw the smallest drop in students, with a decrease of just two between school years.

There are 17 fewer students at Betsy Ross Elementary School year over year; 15 fewer students at Forest Park Middle School; and

four fewer students at Grant-White Intermediate Elementary School.

“My concern is that housing costs may be driving some of this,” said board Secretary Eric Connor. “You know, the housing costs go up, rents go up, people can’t afford it, they move out.”

Cavallo mentioned that the vast majority of D91 students are renters, since the majority of Forest Park’s housing stock is rental housing.

“With the housing market that’s over half rental we get a lot of people coming and going, especially this time of year as people are getting settled in to school,” Cavallo said at the board meeting. “So we don’t know what it’ll be down the road.”

He said, however, that rental housing is not new to the village and that enrollment typically stays steady year over year. D91’s enrollment study, which expired last school year, projected the number of students entering the district to decrease over the years due to declining birth rates in Cook County.

Cavallo said he wanted to wait until next year to commission another study, in the event that the change in enrollment this year is an “outlier,” and that the numbers would skew the projection. The study, conducted by the Minnesota-based Information Management Systems firm, costs a “couple hundred dollars” and takes a few months to complete, he said.

“It could be an outlier year, it could be a trend, but I don’t want to say either one yet,” Cavallo said.

Cavallo said he has asked the principals of each school for a list of where students’ transfer requests were sent, in an effort to find out where D91’s students are going.

He said he expects enrollment at D91 to increase in the next few weeks, as families return from vacation.

Board member Christina Ricordati mentioned that, although there was a notable decrease in the total number of students enrolled in D1, there are still 19 students on the waiting list for preschool.

“Despite this, the class sizes are where we want them to be; that kind of did work out,” she said. “It’s not like we have a teacher with two children or anything like that.”

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Kiwanis unveils birthday plaque at Roos Center Submitted photo

Kiwanis District 6 Governor Debra Ciesielski joins Forest Park Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris, Vice President Kathleen Dougherty, Secretary Gerald Lordan and members from area clubs in Elmwood Park, Mont Claire, Oak Park and River Forest to dedicate a plaque at the Roos center honoring the site of the Kiwanis Club’s first meeting in 1923.

Officials from the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park gathered at the Roos Recreation Center on Sept. 30, to celebrate the local club’s 95th year in existence with a plaque placed at the club’s birthplace. Forest Park’s Kiwanis Club was founded in 1923 at the site of the new Roos Center, which sits where the old Roos Cedar Chest Factory building once stood.

Members of the Mohr family were prominent Kiwanians when the group was founded, the heads of thriving businesses at Mohr Oil and Mohr Concrete, and their descendants were there at the plaque unveiling. The Roos family also had charter members in the Forest Park Kiwanis Club.

“I want to thank the park district for recognizing the importance of the anniversary and hosting us, and the community for always backing this club as it works to better

the lives of the youth of Forest Park and the community as a whole,” Kiwanis President Chris Harris said in a statement.

As the group plans for its centennial in five years, member Gerald Lordan said the Kiwanis Club wants to give a gift to the community, and they have formed a task force to study the community’s needs, with a focus on Roosevelt Road.

“We think one of the futures of Forest Park is going to be along Roosevelt Road, and we want to kind of decentralize off Madison Street,” he told the Review in July. He said the Kiwanis are thinking of putting a fountain on Roosevelt and calling it “Centennial Plaza,” modeling it after Constitution Plaza on Madison.

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Jimmy’s Place goes on the market

Selling Forest Park’s Chicago-style Italian restaurant could take years

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

On the heels of its 20th anniversary in town, Jimmy’s Place has been quietly placed on the market, with owner Jimmy Jodoin saying he’s still mulling whether he’d like to sell the business.

“It’s a combination of the street, the stress, and just the job. I don’t have a slam dunk reason why I want to; I’ve just been doing it for 20 years. It’s time,” Jodoin said.

Jimmy’s Place is listed for $295,000 and purchase of the building at 7411 Madison St. with the restaurant included is $1.175 million, according to the Multiple Listings Service real estate site. Jodoin, 59, and his late wife opened the restaurant on Nov. 25, 1998, the first restaurant the young couple owned.

Jodoin had worked in construction prior to starting Jimmy’s, buying homes, rehabbing them and then reselling them for a larger price. A realtor and friend showed him the property at 7411 Madison St. and Jodoin, who attended grade school at the now-shuttered St. Bernardine School, saw the space’s potential. He and his late wife, Freminnie, a bornand-raised Forest Parker, decided it would be fun to open a restaurant on Madison Street.

“My wife was full-blooded Italian, so we kind of made her grandma’s recipes,” Jodoin said.

Freminnie went on to handle the restau-

rant’s back-of-the-house operations, such as accounting, hiring and cooking. Jodoin managed up front, working with the bartender, hosts and more. The restaurant thrived, with frequent visits from celebrities like the late actor John Mahoney, of Frasier fame; Ted Brunson, host of Chicago’s Best; and various Chicago Blackhawks players. Jimmy’s has been recommended by the Food Network channel, Chicago Magazine, and elsewhere.

Jodoin credits the restaurant’s success to its family-friendly atmosphere and unofficial partnership with Fenwick High School in Oak Park. His three children all graduated from Fenwick, with his two daughters playing lacrosse and basketball at the school, and his son competing in wrestling, football and lacrosse. He said Jimmy’s does all the catering jobs for Fenwick’s sports teams, which have helped build relationships in and beyond the community. Last week, Jodoin said he hosted a 60-person girl’s field hockey team from Assumption High School in Kentucky, which comes in town every year for a tournament. This will be their 15th year returning to Jimmy’s.

“It’s been fun, we definitely have had a lot of fun here,” Jodoin said. “Right now I have parties booked all through next year.”

The restaurant’s walls serve as a monument to his family and longtime customers, with framed pictures of his children attend-

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BON APPÉTIT: Jimmy’s Place has received accolades from the Food Network channel and Chicago Magazine. ing prom, homecoming dances and other milestone events.

As business at Jimmy’s boomed, Madison Street changed.

“When they redid the street, there used to be meters out here and people would feed the meters or they would move the car,” he said. “So now they put signs up here [with] three-hour parking that never gets enforced.

So people who work on the street and some — even the owners, which I’m stupefied over — will park on the street all day long and our customers have nowhere to park.”

The clientele, too, has changed. “After 11 o’clock [at night] it’s like a war zone,” full of people bar-hopping, he said, adding: “I’m so disenchanted with the street.”

When Freminnie died two years ago, Jodoin said his daughter started helping out on the side to fill his wife’s role. But “my kids all have big jobs and they are not looking to do this,” he said.

Online police accident reports coming soon The total cost to access an accident report online will be $13

By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Software that will be installed shortly on police’s new laptop computers in squad cars will not only allow officers to prepare and submit accident reports on their computers but also will allow residents to obtain copies of those accident reports online.

After accepting a grant agreement in April that allowed the purchase of new laptop computers for the police department’s 23 vehicles, the Forest Park Village Council Sept. 24 approved obtaining software for the new computers.

The village council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing a law enforcement agreement with LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga. Commissioner Dan Novak was absent.

Police Chief Tom Aftanas said the new laptops, which are crash- and weather-resistant, will allow officers to file their accident reports online instead of hand-writing them. The

$89,470 cost will be covered by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Similarly, the police department will obtain the software at no cost to the village, according to Aftanas. However, LexisNexis Coplogic will charge an $8 fee to those requesting a copy of an accident report. In addition to the $5 fee paid to the police department, the total fee for obtaining a copy of an accident report online will be $13.

He explained that drivers involved in a traffic accident in Forest Park each will be given a business card with the accident report number and instructions for accessing the report online. Those requesting a copy of the report online will be required to pay the fee with a credit card or debit card.

Aftanas explained that implementation will begin when the software is acquired with the entire process taking until the end of November, possibly sooner.

He said the use of the new laptops and software “should speed the process up” and will benefit the state police because they will receive accident reports more quickly.

So Jodoin put the restaurant on the market. He said he’s looking for a buyer to carry on and improve Jimmy’s and, ideally, he’d help the new owner run the place for a year or two as a transition.

“I’d like somebody to make it better,” he said. “Maybe I’m getting a little tired and a little complacent in the 20 years I’ve been doing this.”

Once the business is sold, and the new owner has the place running smoothly, Jodoin said he’d probably take some time off and then go back to flipping buildings.

“I think people love Jimmy’s Place. It was a kid-friendly, family-friendly place that, if it changed, it would be missed,” he said.

“Everybody who walks in the door, just about 90 percent, I know them by first name.

I always was thankful for people’s business, always thanked everybody for coming in, and thanked them when they leave.”

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Aftanas acknowledged hearing that some of the handwritten reports were difficult to read due to an officer’s penmanship but noted the new laptops and software will “clean things up.”

Those requesting a copy of an accident report in-person at the police department will only be charged the $5 fee.

Aftanas said a copy of an amended accident report, which would result from details in the original report being corrected or supplemented, would be available online at no additional charge.

He noted that incident reports are not impacted by the change and will continue to be completed electronically on computer as has been done in the past.

According to a statement on the LexisNexis website, LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions provides a suite of web-based tools aimed at helping law enforcement agencies create workflow efficiencies through advanced technology. Agencies leveraging the firm’s solutions “achieve significant time savings” through the elimination of costly and manual processes enabling them to reallocate resources to higher priority activities, the statement continued.

According to the resolution, the agreement allows the village to utilize LexisNexis’s program to automate, manage and store electronic data related to vehicle accidents.

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BIG WEEK Haymarket Martyrs Monument and Radical Row Tour Join the Historical Society of Forest Park for an hour-long tour of Haymarket Martyrs Monument and Radical Row Tour. Learn the story of the Haymarket Affair, the monument and more. $10 donation requested. Tour starts at 11 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Ave. Park near the office at Desplaines Avenue.

Forest Home Cemetery Bus Tour Join officials from the Hisotrical Society of Forest Park for a 90-minute tour of Forest Home Cementery, starting at the Haymarket Martyr’s Monument, learn about anarchists like Emma Goldman, victims fo the Iroquois Theater Fire, the 1960 helicopter crash and more. Tour meets in the cemetery parking lot behind the cemetery office.

Starts at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Forest Home Cemetery, 863 Desplaines Ave. Tickets $15. Reserve your space at forestparkhistory.org.

Second Annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Oktoberfest

Join officials from the Historical Society of Forest Park for a scavenger hunt in Forest Home Cemetery. The group offers two options—an easier one, for children, families and newcomers to Forest Home, along with a more difficult scavenger hunt for those who already know Forest Home well. Take a picture of each item, show the photo to Historical Society officials and, once you’re done, receive a prize. Scavenger hunt runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Forest Home, 863 Desplaines Ave. Tickets $8. Reserve your space forestparkhistory.org.

Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center in celebrating Oktoberfest from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at The Jacob Henry Estate in Joliet. Enjoy an authentic German lunch; listen to traditional Bavarian, Austrian and Slovenian Polka Music; and spend an hour at Hollywood Casino. $85 residents; $89 non-residents. Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.

McAdam Pumpkin Party It’s time again for the annual McAdam Nursery and Garden Center’s Pumpkin Party, from 12 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20 at 2001 Desplaines Ave. Expect hay rides, face painting, pumpin painting and more.

way in 9.68 seconds. More importantly, however, they raised $1,397 for Special Olympics Illinois through the event; the number does not reflect how much police have received in offline donations, which they are still counting.

Officer Scott Frey said police have raised more than $6,100 for Special Olympics Illinois so far this year, through events like the Torch Run, Cop on a Rooftop, and Polar Plunge.

“Not bad,” he said in an email.

Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Forest Park team at illinoisplanepull.com.

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Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center from 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 as they travel to The Fireside in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, for a viewing of Grease, one of the world’s most popular musicals. Lunch includes sweet corn chowder, fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, mashed potatoes, broccoli, coleslaw, lemon cheese pie and more. $91 resident; $95 non-resident. Reservations required. Call the Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.

Author Discussion and Signing

Rise N’ Learn

Attend Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore for an author discussion and signing of Jim Doherty’s “Obscure Grave” and a short story in “Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. 11.” Talk starts at 2 p.m. on Oct. 6 at 7419 Madison St.

Listen to Haley Fox, assistant professor and training coordinator at Adler University, define sexual terminology, identify contertransference responses and how to manage them, and more. Talk runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Riveredge Hospital, 8311 W. Roosevelt Rd. Register at riveredgehospital.com.

First responders place fifth in plane pull Forest Park police and first-responders pulled an 180,000-pound plane across the finish line at O’Hare International Airport on Sept. 22, coming in fifth out of 29 teams in their division. Proceeds from the event benefitted Special Olympics Illinois, an advocacy organization that supports individuals with disabilities.

“It was a blast. We teamed up with the Berwyn PD and helped each other pull,” Detective Mike O’Connor said in an email. O’Connor also serves as the village’s crime-free multihousing officer.

Officers dragged a UPS Airbus A300 down 12 feet of run-

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Explore Our Forest Preserves Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library and learn about the history of the Forest Preserves, the importance of these spaces to wildlife, and ways to get involved in preserving and restoring them. Fun runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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PLANE PULL: Forest Park First Responders pose with the UPS Airbus they dragged down 12-feet of runway.

Meet some eight local authors and discover new reads for those of all ages. Families can join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for a Booktoberfest storytime, followed by a musical performance by performer Nick Davio. Fest runs from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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Drinking beer, carrying gun without a license A Chicago man received a felony charge for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on Sept. 25 when police spotted Terrance Mullen, 38, walking through the Dunkin Donuts and CVS parking lots at 7200 and 7216 Circle Ave. about 11:51 a.m., drinking what appeared to be beer from two containers.

Officers stopped Mullen at the intersection of Franklin and Elgin, where he handed police his wallet for identification. Police saw he was drinking from a Bud Ice beer can. In his wallet, officers noticed a concealed carry license from the state of Wisconsin, and Mullen told police he had a gun, moving his hand toward his waistband. Police ordered him to place his hands above his head and pulled the gun from his waistband.

Mullen became agitated when police took his gun so officers handcuffed him. A name check revealed he had an active warrant for speeding out from Jefferson County. Police transferred him to the station, where it was revealed he did not have a valid Illinois concealed carry license for the loaded, semiautomatic gun he was carrying.

Late night fight on Madison Police found three men kicking a man about 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 29 at 7425 Madison St. Offi-

cers said the man was lying on the ground, while the group kicked him. When they got out of their squad car, the three men walked away. Officers stopped a Melrose Park man and a Maywood man who appeared intoxicated and told police they got in a fight “over a girl.” Police were not able to catch the third man who had been kicking the victim. The two in custody were cited for public fighting.

Man robs woman with stroller A Forest Park woman walking on the 300 block of Desplaines about 5:50 p.m. on Sept.

29, stopped in front of her condo building to get her keys, when a man approached her from behind, grabbed her iPhone from her back pants pocket and then fled south on Desplaines.

Burglars break into apartment Between 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sept. 24, someone broke into an apartment building on the 900 block of Dunlop, ransacked an apartment and stole at least $300 cash. The victims said the front door to the building does not lock. Burglars broke down the door to their apartment.

Three cars broken into ■■Between 10 and 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 24, someone broke into a Ford Explorer parked on the 200 block of Marengo and stole a makeup bag, umbrella and assorted documents.

The victim’s windshield wiper control handle was also broken off the steering column.

■■Between 4 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 25, someone broke into a Chevrolet parked on the 7200 block of Dixon and stole a GPS, valued at $149; photo printer, valued at $200; “tactical flashlight”; and loose change.

■■Sometime between 2:40 and 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, someone broke into a Volkswagen Passat parked on the 7200 block of Roosevelt and stole a gun safe and loaded gun. The victim said he went into a barber shop, returned and found his trunk open, with the gun safe and loaded Taurus PT111 pistol missing.

Two bikes stolen ■■At some point between 12 and 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, someone stole a bike valued at $120 locked in a rack at the intersection of Madison and Marengo, in front of O’Sullivan’s Public House. Surveillance video from O’Sullivan’s reveals a man attempting to

“guess” the correct code for the bike lock, succeeding and then taking the Schwinn.

■■At some point between 12 p.m. on Sept.

29 and 11:31 a.m. on Sept. 30, someone stole a bicycle locked at the Harlem/Lake Green Line station, 1 S. Harlem Ave. The bicycle is valued at $350.

Purse stolen from Parky’s A Brookfield woman’s purse was stolen from Parky’s Hot Dogs about 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 27. The victim told police she was eating outside, alone and put her purse on the floor of 329 Harlem. A few minutes later, a passerby approached her and asked if her purse was missing. She found it was, and told police it contained her wallet, checkbook, driver’s license and several credit cards. The passerby told police he saw a man run across the parking lot at 321 Harlem Ave. carrying a purse, jump in a red car and then flee.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Sept. 23-30, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded.

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

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Signage issues at the heart of referendum campaign First Amendment lawyer says village ordinance won’t likely hold up in court CUT UP SIGNS: Healy’s Westside cut their sign to comply with village ordinance.

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Resident Jerry Webster was driving around town about a week ago when he noticed signs. Huge ones that read, “Let Forest Park Grow – Vote No!” posted by the committee established to support video gaming in town. Webster is against video gaming because he has a friend who struggles with a gambling addiction.

As Webster drove by Healy’s Westside, he thought back about five years, when he had a sign planted on his front yard endorsing then-mayoral candidate and resident Chris Harris. The sign was larger than the village limit regulating political signage — which is 6 square feet, according to the ordinance — so he had to take the sign down. As Webster continued driving around town, he saw another large sign posted at the Let Forest Park Grow headquarters.

“I thought, why do they have those up?

Those are illegal.”

James Watts, chairman of Let Forest Park Grow and owner of O’Sullivan’s Public House, is the bar owner who brought the local battle over video gaming to the state Supreme Court. Mark Hosty, manager at Healy’s Westside, is a former Forest Park village commissioner.

Webster says their violation of the vil-

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lage ordinance regulating political signage points to a larger concern he has with the practice of video gaming in town: Trust. He called the village.

“I just feel that if you know the rules, you should follow them,” Webster said. “Since Hosty was a commissioner when that ordinance was put into being, he should follow the rules. If you don’t follow the rules, what does that say about you?

“If this is how they’re going to run their business, if they win, then Madison is going to look like a little Las Vegas. That’s how much trust I have in these people.”

If video gaming is permanently legalized

in Forest Park, then Webster said he has no doubt bar owners will eventually put up signs advertising the practice, even though it would also violate village ordinance. He believes the village wouldn’t even challenge the move in court, since officials know it would lose. He pointed to an article in the Review, where the village attorney said Forest Park’s prohibition of video gaming signs wouldn’t withstand a legal challenge.

“If it’s challenged, in my personal opinion, they’ll just roll over on it like, ‘OK, we’re not going to spend money on something we’re going to lose,’” he said.

Watts said Let Forest Park Grow wasn’t

A D209 first: PMSA named National Blue Ribbon School Dept. of Education award is the school’s third honor this year

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

The U.S. Department of Education named PMSA a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School on Oct. 1, an achievement that recognizes PMSA’s work closing the achievement gap among student subgroups based on race and economics.

The Department of Education’s recognition comes on the heels of being named the eighth best high school in the state in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list — which gave PMSA a Gold Medal Award — and Chicago Magazine naming it the third best high school in suburban Cook County.

Superintendent Jesse Rodriguez said in a statement he wanted to congratulate PMSA students, staff, families and the D209 Board of Education.

“Their work in and outside the classroom reflects teaching, learning, and pol-

icy implementation at its best,” he said in a statement. “The support of our parents and communities has helped us achieve this recognition and we thank them for all they have done for our district.”

This is the first year PMSA has been named a National Blue Ribbon School and the first time a school in Proviso Township High Schools District 209 has received the award.

PMSA was one of 24 public schools in the state to receive this recognition, and one of 349 public and private schools nationwide.

“PMSA being recognized as a Blue Ribbon School is a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by all of the PMSA administrators, teachers and staff,” board President Nathan Wagner said in a statement. “But most of all, it is a testament to the determination and focus of the students who come from all over Proviso Township.”

PMSA Principal Bessie Karvelas, in her

statement, acknowledged her students’ diverse dreams, such as becoming the next president, creating the first home to withstand a hurricane, and finding a cure for cancer.

“It is our job to make those dreams a reality; it is our job to develop the independent learner and provide an environment where meaning could be constructed collaboratively by students, faculty and staff,” she said.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will honor PMSA and other National Blue Ribbon Schools at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 7-8.

“We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives,” DeVos said in a statement. “Congratulations on your students’ accomplishments and for your extraordinary commitment to meeting their unique needs.”

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aware of any regulations regarding the size of political signage since, in past elections, he has seen larger signs posted and the village ordinance wasn’t enforced.

“I can tell you, living in town for over 30 years, there have been signs larger than that,” Watts said, adding: “I think there’s a certain group of people who have some ulterior agenda and are focused on it.”

He said any additional signs the group posts will be within the village’s size ordinance, adding that he and the bar owners are working on an agreement promising not to post video gaming signage. Since it’s not formalized yet, Watts declined to discuss its specifics.

But even if a bar puts up a sign advertising video gaming, the village ordinance would force them to take it down, he said, since, in order to get a video gaming license from the Illinois Gaming Board, bar owners must hold a local liquor license. To get a Forest Park liquor license, they must agree to comply with all village ordinances surrounding the license, including the ordinance that states that bar owners cannot advertise video gaming.

“My understanding is, it’s tied to our liquor license and it’s not really covered under any signage ordinance per se,” Watts said.

Village Attorney Thomas Bastian did not respond to interview requests about whether the ordinance would hold up in court; a representative from his office said he was out of town.

But Attorney Brendan Healey, partner at the Chicago-based Mandell Menkes LLC law firm, who specializes in First Amendment cases related to video gaming advertising, said a video gaming sign ban would likely not hold up in court, even if bar owners must agree when they receive their liquor license that they will respect all village ordinances.

“Although there are laws out there regulating gambling advertising in certain states, there is also this idea that if the underlying activity is legal then advertising about that activity is legal because you’re not aiding and abetting any illegal act,” Healey said.

He pointed to the 1999 Supreme Court case, the Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Association versus the United States, which found that gambling advertisements were legal and protected under the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech.

“Commercial speech is subject to a lower level of protection, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely unprotected,” Healey said, adding: “Here, the underlying activity appears to have been blessed by the municipality but the speech about it runs afoul of this regulation. That could be a challenge to fight to win but I believe it would be winnable.”

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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Facilities Master Plan from page 1 tier one site priorities at PMSA and tier two site priorities at West, where upgrades to career and technical education instruction areas, the library and secured entry points were the highest priorities in the area of curriculum.

Jolicoeur emphasized that while the threetiered hierarchy of priorities establishes an order of importance to capital improvements and informs the master plan sequencing, the hierarchy doesn’t necessarily dictate when improvements will happen. Not all first-tier priorities will be improved in the first phase of the master plan and not all phase one projects will be first-tier priorities.

“Let’s say we’re renovating a classroom,” Jolicoeur said. “If we’re taking down or putting in ceilings, we need to make sure that we’re taking care of the all of the infrastructure behind the ceilings so that we’re not coming back to take a ceiling down in order to do something two years later that you could have done while working on the ceilings [in the first place].”

Work on more pressing, state-mandated life-safety work, such as maintaining sprinkler systems, he said, could be combined with work related to the facilities master plan in order for the district to “get better efficiency out of your dollars.”

Still, he added, “there’s an inherent tension” in the plan that district officials must confront — how to strike a balance between funding upgrades and improvements, such as modernizing the library space that most drastically enhance the physical learning environment, The third phase of the funding plan and funding less visible, but necessary, involves three parts. The first would put improvements to walled-off $29 million toward funding the infrastructure, such as severely master facilities plan — $17 outdated plumbing and electrical million with cash the district wiring. has on hand and $12 million But the extent of the longtransferred from the district’s term capital work that gets done roughly $40 million fund balance depends on how much the board to its roughly $70 million capital allocates for the improvements. fund.

During the Sept. 18 meeting, At the meeting, the school Rodriguez laid out a threeboard approved a surplus of phase capital funding plan that around $5 million for the 2019 would give the district around fiscal year, $4.5 million of which $77 million in non-referendum will go toward funding the funding over three to four years implementation of the facilities to pay for at least the initial stages master plan. Rodriguez said it’s of the final facilities master difficult to foresee operating JESSE RODRIGUEZ plan, which the superintendent surpluses beyond five or six D209 Superintendent said would likely take at least a years due to a variety of factors, decade to fully implement. such as school board and The first two phases of the administrative changes. funding plan have already been The second part of the capital completed. They entailed the funding plan projects two more district paying off or refinancing years of $4.5 million budget roughly $25 million worth of bonds issued surpluses allocated to master facilities in 2008 that would reduce the cost of paying projects in fiscal years 2020 and 2021, for a interest on debt by more than $5.2 million. three-year total of $18 million. This part of The savings contributed to Standard & Poor the plan also includes $4.5 million worth increasing the district’s credit rating from A of proceeds from refinancing those 2008 to A-plus in August. working cash bonds.

“If you don’t maintain these guiding principles, you’ll go back to 2007.”

Information for graph courtesy Perkins + Will Infographic by Michael Romain

BUILDING UP: D209 has earmarked $4.5 million for implementation of the facilities master plan, so far.

The third part entails the district borrowing up to $30 million worth of nonreferendum bonds with no additional tax increases. This part of the plan assumes that the taxable value of new property keeps up with inflation over the next 20 years, district officials said.

Rodriguez said he presented the threepart, non-referendum capital funding plan at the school board’s request, even though he believes “the best option for this district is to do a referendum.”

Architects, financial consultants, and district officials are still working out just how much of the master plan the $77 million would fund. District officials did not disclose whether they would eventually need to supplement those non-referendum funding sources with referendum bonds.

What is clearer, Rodriguez stressed, is that the funding plan he presented requires the district to exercise incredible financial discipline or risk falling back into the red.

He urged the board to hew to several guiding principles that include maintaining a fund balance ratio of 33 percent, saving an average

of $4.5 million, increasing the district’s credit rating from A-plus to AA or AAA, and increasing its financial standing with the state.

“If you don’t maintain these guiding principles, you’ll go back to 2007,” Rodriguez warned, when the district had a $14 million deficit.

The consensus of the board was to go with the capital funding plan that Rodriguez presented, although no formal vote was taken. The board also approved the first reading of a policy change that would raise the board’s recommended fund balance ratio from 25 percent to 33 percent. The board still needs to sign off on a second reading of the policy change before it can take effect.

The architects are expected to return to the school board with a more detailed draft master plan on Oct. 16. A town hall meeting will be held on Oct. 23, 6 p.m., at PMSA to discuss the details of the preliminary master plan, along with other issues related to building improvements. The school board could vote on a final master plan either in November or December, district officials said.

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‘A TED talk mashed up with Woodstock’ The ChangingAging Tour comes to Oak Park on Oct. 10

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Wednesday, October 10th

Pilgrim Congregational Church | 460 Lake St. Oak Park

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n Wednesday, Oct. 10, an event unlike any other comes to Oak Park for the first time. Sponsored by Wednesday Journal and A Tribe Called Aging, the ChangingAging Tour is a Disrupt Dementia - ChangingAging Tour three-part event blending medical sciDisrupt Dementia 2:30-4:00pm | $20* ence, storytelling and live music.

Mike Bolinder part of the ChangingAging team, says that, in a nutshell, the ChangingAging Tour is a cultural expression that challenges ageism in our society. According to Bolinder, ageism is not a negative association about older The Lobby Experience - ChangingAging Tour people; it is instead having a positive Lobby Experience 4:00-7:00pm or negative association about someone old or young, based on how many years they have lived. Bolinder says these stereotypes are damaging to society as a whole. The ChangingAging Tour aims to topple the stigma and upend cultural stereotypes about age.

“At the end of the day,” Bolinder Life’s Most Dangerous Game - ChangingAging Tour said, “we believe the secret to happi- Life’s Most Dangerous Game 7:00-8:30pm | $20* ness, particularly in the second half of life, is dispelling the myth that youth is perfection and that aging means rapid decline.”

ChangingAging has been around in scientific research, they approach the it, “part rock-and-roll, part aging festival. involved is “non-fiction” theater. “All of whole for justThe $30 TED talk mashedthe up with Wood-day ourpass material is true. stories we tell various forms for five years, and Bolinder issue of aging through culture, using It’s a *Purchase are based on Bill’s extraordinary 30-plus says in that time, they have held over 500 theater, music and storytelling to chal- stock.”

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TOUR continued from page 11 thor, entrepreneur, musician, teacher and farmer, whose work explores the terrain of human aging.

During the ChangingAging Tour, Thomas presents the evening segment, called Life’s Most Dangerous Game. Through song, storytelling and poetry, Thomas presents neuroscience evidence and insights into aging and care through a cultural format.

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“We’ve segregated old people because we’re afraid of them.

If we integrate older people into our society again, it will give us all opportunity to be enriched. Having older people as part of your life helps everyone live a better life.”

Mike Bolinder Changing Aging team member

aimed i d att tturning i conventional ti l id ideas about b td dementia on their heads by focusing on what we can learn from people with dementia. The session includes a performance by musician Samite Mulondo, a Ugandan refugee who starred in the film Alive Inside, which tells the story of using music to reach patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.

While helpful for those living with dementia and their allies, Bolinder says this experience is for the entire community “because it’s about the human condition.”

For Bolinder, Oak Park is particularly well-suited to host the ChangingAging Tour. “I’m learning that Oak Park is a unique community, and it has contributed two things to our culture in America that are indelible. The first is Frank Lloyd Wright’s commitment to architecture. You see that at work throughout the country today. The second is McDonald’s.”

Think what you like about McDonald’s and its food, but Bolinder points out that there are aspects of the restaurant chain beyond the cheeseburger, such as the colors, the catchy slogans and the entrylevel jobs it offers that are a cultural touchstone for our country.

Bolinder says an overarching message for the community is that the ChangingAging Tour is for all ages. The cast is intergenerational, and Bolinder promises music fans that the “next Beyoncé” is one of the performers.

“The show is for everyone. If you approach the idea that your life is not over when you get old, you’ll live your life differently.”

For Oak Park and for the country as a whole, he sees great benefits to rethinking the role of aging in our society. “We’ve segregated old people because we’re afraid of them,” Bolinder said. “If we integrate older people into our society again, it will give us all opportunity to be enriched. Having older people as part of your life helps everyone live a betThe

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Wednesday, October 10th Pilgrim Congregational Church | 460 Lake St. Oak Park A day long, 3 part event, blending medical science, storytelling and live music The ChangingAging Tour shatters our culture’s damaging myths about aging Disrupt Dementia - ChangingAging Tour Disrupt Dementia 2:30-4:00pm | $20* This immersive and transformational non-fiction theater experience weaves film, music and first-person stories with groundbreaking research turning convention on its head by focusing on what we can all learn from people living with dementia, rather than from experts. This performance is designed for people living with dementia and their allies.

The Lobby Experience - ChangingAging Tour Lobby Experience 4:00-7:00pm In the lobby Dr. Bill Thomas and his friends have created an interactive experience for you to engage with the ideas presented in the afternoon performance, get plugged in with local culture changers’ and connect with others in your community. Dining options available on campus (within short walking distance) between performances.

Life’s Most Dangerous Game - ChangingAging Tour Life’s Most Dangerous Game 7:00-8:30pm | $20* Dr. Thomas’ signature “non-fiction” theatrical performance features original music, storytelling, poetry and groundbreaking insights on aging and care. Featuring musical guests Nate Silas Richardson and Namarah McCall.

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OPINION O U R

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D91’s enrollment drops

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istrict 91, Forest Park’s public elementary schools, is having a down year in enrollment.

As of mid-September, by 59 students. That’s a drop from 820 students a year ago to 761 students as this school year launched.

Enrollment in the district has been a cause for concern for some time with a roller-coaster effect but a midterm trend showing declines. This year marks the greatest year-over-year drop in several years, and, perhaps of greatest worry, the steepest declines came in the youngest grades.

There are 20 fewer kids in kindergarten, “that’s a whole classroom,” Supt. Louis Cavallo acknowledged. But in grades five, six and seven, total enrollment is actually steady to modestly up.

Obviously, kids lost in kindergarten and first grade likely remain lost for years to come. That potentially portends further enrollment declines.

The district points to a drop in birth rates in Cook County, though some neighboring school districts are posting modest enrollment increases. At a school board meeting in September there were also references to the village’s high percentage of rental housing as a possible cause of the drop, though the mix of housing in town has not changed perceptibly.

Cavallo held out hope that the current low number may increase some with late arrivals. He said the district has some history with families enrolling late.

All that said, the school district, its board and administration, and the village overall needs to be thoughtful and honest in assessing why enrollment has fallen. There are problems in this district and there are absolute strengths.

But what messages are being received and what messages are being spread across our community about our elementary schools?

Forest Park spent 40 years at odds, in denial and fully estranged from our Proviso Township public high schools.

It would be ironic if, as that connection begins to strengthen, D91’s hold on our community loosens.

We’re looking for some of the energy and positive action, which has begun a slow turnaround in District 209, to find its way into our elementary schools. A first indicator would be a robust and progressive batch of candidates for the spring 2019 school board race.

Choices ahead in Proviso

The master plan to remake the physical plants at Proviso Township’s three high schools is moving from its grand sweep phase into a million small choices about priorities and the logical staging of work — and simultaneously figuring out how to pay for this without putting this district’s hard won financial recalibration into doubt.

Before the year is out, we are told additional school board choices and added public comment are expected.

Final approval could come in November or December.

This has been a good process, long overdue, but only made possible by the stabilization efforts accomplished by the current board and administration these past threeplus years.

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Once we’ve crossed the line

astor Walter Mitty was about to give Tracy Pfeffer a cheery ‘what a nice surprise’ when she walked into the church office last Friday morning but when he looked more closely he asked, “Tracy, are you OK?” “No, not really,” she replied as she slumped into a chair. “Do you have a minute? It’s about Sean and me.”

The minute turned out to last an hour and a half in which she told the pastor who married them 14 years ago the long story. “Those first years we were married we would have fights every once in a while, but there was always a line that we would never cross.

Back then we cared more about our marriage than we did about having it all our own way.”

Pastor Mitty let the silence hang in the air as Tracy picked out her next words. “This last year,” she said as she choked back tears, “we’ve been crossing that line all the time. We hate how we treat each other, but no matter how hard we try we can’t get back over to the side where we began.”

Every time the pastor of Poplar Park Community Church hears painful stories from his members, he gets emotionally drained, so when Tracy finally said “thank you and can I come in to talk more next week,” he was ready for a break.

As he walked in the crisp fall air he stopped to watch six boys—he thought they might be middle school age— playing basketball on their school playground. The longer he watched, the more depressed he got, because they spent more time arguing about someone calling a foul or how their teammates were performing than actually playing.

Without an impartial referee to force them to play fairly, they were simply incapable of having a good game. “It’s almost like there’s a demon or something that is making them do exactly the opposite of what they want to do,” he thought to himself.

Realizing that this was not the kind of break he had been looking for, he continued walking for another two blocks until he got to a small plot of grass with a maple tree between two apartment buildings where the Village of Poplar Park had put up a bench. He sat down, and the combination of the cooler fall air and the warmth of the sun on the back of his neck began having its soothing effect.

Just as his eyelids were closing and he felt himself sliding into kind of a meditative zone, he heard, “Hey Walt. Great minds run in the same channels. Looks like we both needed some fresh air.”

“Oh, hi Zaphne.”

Ordinarily Pastor Mitty would be delighted to see the young, attractive owner of the Retro Coffee and Curio Shop, but today, at least for an hour or two, he wanted to be alone.

“What brings you outside during business hours?” he asked surprising himself at how cheery he sounded.

You see, Pastor Mitty had been raised to compartmentalize emotions like irritation with other people and at least pretend that he was happy to be with them.

“I was watching the news about the Christine Blasey Ford hearings and the vote on Kavanaugh,” she an-

swered, “and was getting so angry that I had to turn off the TV and get out of the store.”

“Yeh, that whole thing is upsetting,” was the only polite response Mitty could think of.

“I mean those 11 old, white, privileged, male Republicans had absolutely no intention of taking Dr. Ford seriously. They had their minds made up way before hearing her testimony. It started when Mitch McConnell said he wanted to make Obama a one-term president and continued with the shameful blocking of the nomination of Merrick Garland.”

Ordinarily Pastor Mitty would have been energized by Zaphne’s rant, because he shared many of her views about Republicans destroying civility and tradition in Congress, but a two-person political pep rally was not what he longed for on Friday. All he wanted was a little vacation from reality, so he made some excuse like having a sermon to write and went back to the office.

But when he got to the side door he found it unlocked and John Havlicek, armed with Windex and a squeegee, cleaning the windows.

“How’s it going, John?” he asked out of habit but not really wanting to know.

“I’m so mad I could spit,” was the custodian’s reply and Pastor Mitty wished he had said good morning instead.

“All those Democrats want to do is destroy the reputation of a good and decent man.”

“You don’t think they really are looking for the truth?” Pastor Mitty took a stab at having a civil conversation.

“Are you kidding?! Pastor, they are sore about losing the election and are gumming the process up hoping for some kind of miracle to keep another conservative from getting on the Supreme Court. They knew about this woman’s complaint way back in July when they could have gotten together with Republicans and interviewed the woman in private without putting either her or Judge Kavanaugh in the public spotlight.”

As he closed the office door behind him, Pastor Mitty confessed to himself that if he ever would be accused of sexual misconduct, that’s the way he would like it to be handled. He tried to shift emotional gears and concentrate on his sermon, but no matter how hard he tried to concentrate, he kept coming back to his experiences that day.

Thinking about what Tracy had said, he wondered, “Have we all crossed a cultural line and can’t find our back to where we were?”

With the picture of those boys arguing on the playground, he thought, “It’s like we’re in bondage to some evil force that makes us spend all our energy blaming ‘the other side’ instead of pulling together to get to where we all say we want to be.”

As he stewed in his depression something made him think of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In the first step, people in recovery admit that they are powerless over whatever it is that is destroying them, and in the second step they surrender to the necessity of a Power greater than themselves being the only thing capable of restoring their individual and collective sanity.

TOM

HOLMES

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Proviso East wins first Homecoming game in 5 years The Proviso East High School varsity football team did what it hasn’t done in five years: win a game on homecoming day. The Pirates capped off a day of celebrations to beat the Morton Mustangs 32-21 on Sept. 22.

Hours before the victory, the high school hosted its 107th homecoming parade, which proceeded east along Madison Street, from Circle Avenue in Forest Park, all the way past the high school to 9th Avenue before looping back along Washington Boulevard toward the school.

The varsity Pirates scored in the first quarter with quarterback James Hobson rushing for a touchdown, the first of three rushing touchdowns for him. After a successful two-point conversion, the Pirates went up 8-0.

Proviso East controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, but a series of muffed and fumbled kick returns and untimely penalties kept the Mustangs close.

Forest Park resident

About 100 years ago, fear and alarmism ushered in Prohibition, and although that act was repealed 13 years later, lingering anxiety coupled with moral concerns prompted blue laws limiting drinking establishments and places where alcohol could be purchased. This attitude has generally been regarded as a mistake. Today, that mistake is echoed in views about video gambling. Problems, false and exaggerated, will supposedly arise from what some believe is a scourge. Let’s dispel the myths and examine the facts.

Like alcohol, gambling certainly isn’t for everybody, indeed some for any variety of reasons are staunchly opposed to the practice. Yet, it’s here to stay, as evidenced by 75% of Cook County suburbs allowing video gambling, and the trend is growing--Harwood Heights, Orland Park, and Mount Prospect have authorized video gambling in the last six months.

Also, like alcohol, it is a fact that some of the population has a significant problem with gambling and the state recognized that problem when it dedicated 5% of its gambling revenue to helping those with gambling addiction. It is a myth that Forest Park’s decision will have an impact on the “problem” gambler because there are so many nearby places to gamble.

Perhaps the foremost myth is that every cost increase or economic misfortune that happens in a village results from video gambling. Municipal financial challenges are a constant, and higher Village fees, tax hikes, and business closures have occurred long before video gambling was an issue.

Those suggesting a correlation have thus far come up empty and one must wonder whether blaming video gambling for these setbacks stems from just not liking the enterprise.

Those grousing over the sustained popularity of video gambling should take heart in knowing that it offers some clear economic benefits. In fact, video gambling was specifically authorized by the state of Illinois to help small businesses and fund capital improvements. With its abundance of small entertainment businesses and demand for tax revenue, Forest Park would seem to be the template for what inspired this state measure. The state’s policies have proven fruitful. Since the first video gambling machines were installed in 2016, Village licensees realized profits of approximately $762,000 and video-gaming has generated tax revenue of $109,000 and annual fees of $5,000 for each video gaming liquor license.

The total revenue for the Village since video-gaming began, including both taxes and licenses, is approximately $300,000, funds that can eliminate decisions to raise property taxes or fees. No one is claiming that video gaming is a dynamic panacea, but it does arm the Village to successfully compete with what’s offered in nearby communities.

Similar benefits have been realized statewide. Since video gaming was legalized in 2012, small businesses have realized $1.8 billion in new profits. This revenue source is vital in helping small businesses’ budget challenges in these difficult economic times where some 11,000 independent restaurants failed in 2017, including some in Forest Park.

While River Forest and Oak Park do not allow video gaming, they have at least have come around in recognizing the mistake of Prohibition and lingering resistance to sanctioning liquor licenses. Oak Park now has many restaurants that serve alcohol and one can readily find a River Forest patron in a Forest Park bar. Perhaps down the road these two communities will realize that they’re neglecting the opportunity to generate revenue through video gambling. Times can change attitudes, especially when the benefits of doing so are illuminating.

P.S. if you would like a yard sign, email the folks at novginfp@gmail.com

Forest Park resident

In the second quarter, Morton quarterback Allen Miramontes completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to a wideopen receiver on a blown coverage to make the score 8-7.

During the half-time show, the Proviso East High School marching Band performed a cancer tribute show, releasing balloons in memory of those affected by cancer and presenting a photo poster of Coach Tiffany Battle, who lost her fight to cancer this summer.

In the second half, the Mustangs pulled away, notching a 14-7 lead, until Hobson ran 60 yards down the sideline to tie the game.

Although the Mustangs reclaimed the lead afterward, East’s defense was able to penetrate deep into the Mustangs’ backfield with sacks and forced turnovers, wearing their opponents down as the fourth quarter approached.

The Pirates rushed against the

Frightening times

Readers of the Review might remember that my husband was one of the people threatened on Facebook by Thomas Mannix.

Commissioner Mannix not only posted veiled threats, he also questioned the employment of another resident, intimated unethical behavior by two other residents, and suggested that the professional staff at a nearby veterinary clinic would purposefully hurt his dog because of their stance on video gambling.

There has been no public apology and so these intimidation tactics remain unaddressed officially.

In my experience and opinion, this has created an atmosphere of fear in Forest Park. I am one of the volunteers reaching out to neighbors to encourage them to vote to reinstate the prohibition of video gambling in Forest Park. While talking to neighbors, several have expressed to me that they strongly want to reinstate the ban, but don’t want to put up signs because they are afraid of retribution.

Your neighbors are afraid to express their opinion because they are afraid of retribution.

I want that to sink in.

Regardless of how you feel about video gambling, you should feel free to express your opinion in a democratic society.

The behavior of some of our elected officials has created an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. The road to put this issue on the ballot has been fraught with attempts to suppress voters. If Mr. Mannix’s intention with his Facebook post was to intimidate the residents of Forest Park who support a “Yes” vote in November, we need to stand together as a village and not give in to these kinds of tactics. Ultimately we cannot be intimidated in the privacy of the voting booth, but we also need to support each other as fellow residents no matter what sign is on our front lawn.

Amy Binns-Calvey Forest Park resident

Don’t repeat the mistake of Prohibition

fatigued Mustang defense for huge chunks of yardage. Running back Devin Lee rushed for two fourthquarter touchdowns and Hobson added a third rushing touchdown as the Pirates ran off to victory and a 2-3 record.

Oliver Speller, the first-year varsity football head coach, attributed the team’s improvement this year on his philosophy of checks and balances, in addition to team-building activities.

“We have many talented studentathletes at District 209 and I am really proud of the seniors who have stepped up in leading the way for our team,” he said.

“The team has engaged in many team building activities on and off the field,” Speller added. “This summer we even took a trip to a museum.

For me, it’s important to build a sense of family among my players,” said Coach Speller.”

Proviso High Schools District 209

Who Wins When You Lose?

Over the past several weeks I have spoken to many people regarding the upcoming vote on video gambling. I let them know that I plan to Vote “Yes” to “Prohibit” video gambling in Forest Park. Inevitably the conversation goes to money and their belief is that the Village makes a lot of money from video gambling.

At that point I ask if they know how the money is distributed and the answer has always been “No.” Then I point out that the distribution of all money is mandated by Illinois statute and here is how it shakes out. If I go out now and gamble and lose $100, this is how my loss is distributed. $35.00 (35%) goes to the bar owner(s) $35.00 (35%) goes to the terminal operator, the company that provided the gambling machines $25.00 (25%) goes to the State of Illinois $5.00 (5%) goes to the Village of Forest Park Yes, you read that correctly, only $5.00 out of every $100.00 lost by a gambler is guaranteed to stay in Forest Park.

Please think about this when you vote on this important question.

Vote “Yes” to Prohibit video gambling.

Gloria Backman

Bridget Lane

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Funeral taskforce assembles

O’MALLEY

Rowdy funeral from page 1 ready. He suspected it might be another funeral procession — the kind that could get someone killed.

Peeking through the blinds of his living room, O’Malley recorded a group of about 30 people who had exited their vehicles and were yelling at one another. Suddenly the fracas erupted into a melee with men and women punching each other in a chaotic frenzy.

So-called “rowdy” funeral processions are not a new thing on Jackson Boulevard, but this one, which took place about 1 p.m. on Sept. 8, was the worst O’Malley has ever seen.

“I called 911 and it must have rung five or six times, and by that time it was pretty much breaking up, so I didn’t complete the call,” he said.

O’Malley said he has been trying to collect video of such funeral processions to give to police. He filed a report with the Oak Park Police Department later, but hasn’t heard back on the incident.

His neighbor, David Brumirski, also was home during the street fight but only witnessed the aftermath. He was told by his wife that the brawl spilled over onto his lawn.

“One woman was winded or hurt and sat down on my steps,” he said, noting that most of the fight took place on the street and in the parkway in front of his house.

Brumirski did call the police and later saw officers outside interviewing witnesses — but that was long after the funeral procession had moved on.

Unlike his neighbor, Brumirski said he was unaware that funeral processions ever

Screenshot from video

STREET FIGHT: A brawl broke out during a funeral procession near the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue at about 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart have established a taskforce to address the issue of so-called high-risk funeral processions. The image is taken from a video Oak Park resident Michael O’Malley took of the street fight. became violent.

O’Malley said the processions he’s seen, which some funeral-home operators refer to as “high-risk funerals,” typically don’t result in individuals getting out of their cars.

They are described as motorists driving erratically, swerving in and out of both lanes of traffic, blocking intersections, hanging out the windows of their cars and blasting loud music.

O’Malley began noticing them about eight years ago, but they’ve become more frequent in the last few years, he said.

The incident took place a few weeks before the Cook County Funeral and Cemetery Violence Taskforce held its first meeting.

The working group, established in March

by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been meeting throughout the summer with funeral directors, cemetery owners and law enforcement officials in an effort to find solutions to the growing problem.

At its first official meeting at Forest Park Village Hall on Sept. 28, the taskforce set a goal of submitting recommendations to the Cook County Board of Commissioners by the end of November.

Cook County Detective Sergeant Jason Moran, who serves on the taskforce, said much of the violence centers on the Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery at Roosevelt and Mannheim roads in Hillside. He told taskforce members that the county sheriff ’s department already is taking steps to address the issue.

The shooting death of Sirkarl Freeman, 36, at the Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery in

February 2017, which was ruled a homicide by police, he said, prompted the cemetery to hire on-duty sheriff ’s police officers to patrol the grounds at peak hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

The new police detail began on Sept. 28, Moran said. “[Cemetery owner Devona Goodlow] is very happy and the staff is very happy because they feel very unsafe,” he said.

Goodlow encouraged funeral home owners and police to communicate with cemetery directors to let them know when potentially dangerous processions are headed their way.

“Funeral homes know what they’re bringing in to the cemetery,” she said. “When they meet with the families (of the deceased) they somewhat know what’s going on.”

She told the taskforce that the violence is not always between rival gang members.

The cemetery can have as many as 25 or 30 funerals in a day over the weekend, which results in traffic congestion and angry motorists.

“Sometimes we put them on hold [coming into the cemetery] and they get out and start fighting,” she said. “They fight with one another … this is family fighting family.”

Moran suggested the possibility of creating an additional entrance to the cemetery and opening a second “economy” section to alleviate congestion in that part of the cemetery.

Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone, who attended the meeting but does not serve on the taskforce, said his community experiences “quite a number of these funerals that

The Cook County Funeral and Cemetery Violence Taskforce held its first meeting in Forest Park on Friday, Sept.

28. The taskforce will meet again on Friday, Oct. 26, the location to be determined. Taskforce members are: ■■Parris Williams – Cook County Sheriff ’s Office ■■Nick Trutenko – Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office ■■Chicago Police Lt. William Gentile – designee of the superintendent ■■Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas – designee of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police ■■Detective Sgt. Jason Moran – Cook County Sheriff ’s Police, designee of the South Suburban Chiefs of Police ■■Charles Childs – AA Rayner Funeral Home, designee of the Cook County Funeral Directors Association ■■Kevin Carter – owner of Burr Oak Cemetery ■■Jeannie Walsh – owner of Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens South and West cemeteries ■■Pastor Johnny Miller – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church ■■Pastor Ira Acree – Greater St. John Bible Church ■■Berta Purnell – Community Activist either travel down Madison Street or come through Forest Park on Jackson Boulevard, which I happen to live on, so I see these firsthand.”

He said the processions, which begin in Chicago, travel through Oak Park first. He encouraged the taskforce to include Oak Park law enforcement officials in the conversation. The processions also travel through Maywood, Broadview and Westchester before reaching their final destination.

Oak Park police could not be reached for comment.

“There’s not a simple solution to the type of behavior that takes place [during the processions],” Calderone said.

Forest Park Police Chief Tom Aftanas said his officers have directed potentially violent processions onto the Eisenhower Expressway, rather than letting them pass through his community.

Oak Park resident O’Malley told Wednesday Journal in a phone interview that he was unaware that a taskforce had been established until he read about it in the newspaper. He said residents in his area have met in the past to try to figure out what to do.

For now, he’d like to see the processions directed to a different street.

“I think someone should talk to the funeral homes and not allow them access to Jackson,” he said.

The next taskforce meeting is set for Oct. 26, the location to be determined.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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Joyce Sklamberg-Brett, 77 Forest Park resident Joyce Sklamberg-Brett, 77, died at her Forest Park home on Sept. 22, 2018. Born on Oct. 16, 1940, she was dedicated to her lifelong nursing career and touched the lives of many. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends.

Joyce was the mother of Ruth (Paul) Gumina, Rachael Sklamberg and Sarah Sklamberg; the grandmother of Salvatore Gumina, Mia Gumina, Rachael Robeson and Rex Robeson; and the sister of Carolyn (James) Shebish. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Brett, and the father of her children, Lawrence Sklamberg; her son, Lawrence Sklamberg; her mother, Ruth Hagler; and her brother, William Mowell.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Bene Shalom, 4435 Oakton St. in Skokie.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates charitable contributions be made to Congregation Bene Shalom or your charity of choice.

Ida Steeg, 89 Homemaker, bookkeeper Ida M. Steeg (nee Manske), 89, of La Grange and a longtime former resident of Forest Park, died on Sept. 18, 2018. Born on April 23, 1929 in a German colony in Poland on her parent’s wheat farm, she was the oldest of three children. Smart, beautiful, and athletic, she and her siblings enjoyed school, sports, playing in the family orchards, and listening to scary, old-wives tales as told by their farm workers. War forced their evacuation by covered wagon to Germany, a country they had never seen. Her father had been drafted, leaving the family to make their way alone. They arrived in Germany and began a new life. She met her husband-to-be, Arthur, at a dance, they married shortly thereafter, and were together for 71 years.

Times were difficult after the war, and the couple, with a child, decided to immigrate to the U.S. and set out for Oklahoma where they lived for six months. The hot climate was difficult, so they moved to Chicago and settled in with a second child. Years later saw a move to Forest Park, grown kids, a grandchild, then great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Eventually, she became “Grandma” to many children in the Forest Park area. A wonderful homemaker who loved gardening, organizing, and keeping a spotless home, she also worked outside the home and particularly enjoyed bookkeeping and insisted on balancing to the penny. In later years, she enjoyed summers in Michigan and winters in Florida.

The Forest Park home was eventually sold, and the couple lived in La Grange with their daughter.

Ida Steeg was the wife of Arthur; the mother of Trudy Roznos and Monica Steeg; the grandmother of Jason Roznos; greatgrandmother of four and great-great grandmother of four; sister of Wanda Busing and the late Roman Manske; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 at Forest Park Baptist Church, 133 Harlem Ave., with additional information available at 708-366-2200 or www.

Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home.com.

Jules Zinni, 93 WWII veteran, commercial artist Jules Zinni, 93, died peacefully at Altenheim Senior Residence on Sept. 14, 2018 in Forest Park.

Born Giulio Zinni on Dec. 2, 1924 in Springfield to Filippo and Maria Natale-Zinni, the family emigrated from Casalbordino, Italy in 1910 and made their way to Springfield to work in the coal mines. The family moved to Chicago in the 1930s, and Jules and his six siblings were brought up during the Great Depression, yet he always remarked that even though times were tough, there was always a big bowl of homemade pasta and a loaf of bread to share with family and any visitor who happened to stop by. Jules referred to himself as a “young punk” when he enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17, and he served for 3½ years on active duty in Japan during World War II. With an honorable discharge as a corporal in the Second Division of the Marines, he married Dolores Bolek on Feb. 7, 1948.

The couple had met at his going-away-towar party, exchanged friendly letters during the years he was away, and the long-distance friendship evolved into a romance that lasted for 62 years when Dolores died 2010.

He began his professional career as a commercial artist, then picked up the skills and talent, absent any formal schooling, to become a successful architect and builder. In his senior years, he worked in construction management and development.

He was blessed with four grandchildren, Jules, James, Mia and Mary Frances.

Grandma and Grandpa Zinni were known as the “super fans.” They spent weekends and summers driving from one sporting event to the next, making sure they never missed a soccer game, a swim meet or a softball game.

He lived by the Marine motto, Semper Fi. Jules Zinni was the husband of the late Dolores B. (nee Bolek); father of Philip (Etola), Paul (Vicki) and Mark (Maura); grandfather of Jules Gartner, Mia Katherine, Mary Frances and James Paul; brother of the late Peter, Ann, Loretta, Nick, Rosie and Phillip.

Visitation was held on Sept. 21, with funeral service on Sept. 22 at ZimmermanHarnett Funeral Home in Forest Park. The family suggests memorials to the charity of your choice.

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Riveredge brings suicide specialists together Conference last week was first of its kind, says Riveredge

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance played host a conference last week on reducing the nation’s suicide rate by 25 percent by 2025 at the Loyola Health Services Campus, 2160 S. 1st Ave. in Maywood, with some saying it was the first of its kind.

The daylong conference, which convened national experts in suicide prevention, was the result of a collaboration between Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

The summit “is the first of its kind in the nation to focus on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Project 2025 that has the goal of reducing the suicide rate by 20 percent by 2025,” said Tandra Rutledge, Riveredge’s director of business development.

Steve Moore, the co-chair of both the Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance and the AFSP’s Illinois chapter, said that the organization has identified four general areas with the most potential to reduce the suicide rate: large healthcare systems, emergency departments, corrections systems and firearm safety.

“Personnel in healthcare organizations, emergency departments and corrections systems have direct contact with people with a high risk of suicide,” Moore explained in a statement. “A comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in each of these settings can save lives.”

During a reception held in Oak Park the day before the Sept. 21 summit, Moore said that the unique focus of the summit was Rutledge’s idea.

“After I told her about those four areas, Tandra immediately said, ‘Well that’s our theme,’” Moore said, recalling a conversation with Rutledge months before the summit. “And Tandra organized a conference around it.”

The conference included close to a dozen speakers and panelists, such as David W. Baker, the executive vice president for Healthcare Quality Evaluation at the Joint Commission; Leslie Zun, president of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry; and Brent Gibson, chief health officer for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care; and Nneka Tapia, Psy.D., former Executive Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections.

“This conference has really taken on a national flavor, as well as being a local Illinois conference,” said Michael Rosenoff, the senior director of Project 2025, during the Sept. 20 reception.

“We know that suicide is a serious health problem in this nation,” Rutledge said during the reception. “Millions of people die every year by suicide and the impact of that loss is felt across the country.”

Rutledge referenced data showing that an average of 1,400 people each year in Illinois

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die by suicide.

“But wait,” she said. “There is hope.

A recent Harris poll conducted on behalf of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention TANDRA RUTLEDGE Director of business development found that 94 percent of Americans believe that suicide can be prevented.”

Rutledge said that “equally impressive” is that 94 percent of those individuals interviewed for the poll said that they would take action if “someone close to them were showing signs of suicide.”

That statistic, she said, “is encouraging for each one of us,” before urging those at the reception to “figure out ways that you can impact suicide and save lives.

“We owe it to the people who die by suicide, the loved ones left behind by suicide, the individuals having daily thoughts of suicide and those who attempt suicide. We can and we must do better.”

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

D91 hires award-winning communications manager Scott Dunnell’s work rebranding Resurrection University won numerous awards

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Members of the Forest Park District 91 Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Scott Dunnell as the district’s new public relations and communications manager at a meeting on September 13. Dunnell replaces Rebecca Latham, who left D91 in August for Deerfield District 109.

Dunnell, 65, is an Oak Park resident, although he has previously lived in Forest Park. He comes from a family of educators, with his wife, daughter and son all working as teachers in nearby suburbs, and father even serving as principal of Field-Stevenson Intermediate Elementary School from 1965 to 1968, he said. Although Dunnell holds a certificate in teaching elementary education, he has spent his life working in advertising and communications, and the last decade marketing higher education institutions.

“My goal is really to do what I can to expand awareness of the things that make the Forest Park school district special and unique,” Dunnell said. “Whether you’re talking about diversity, whether you’re talking about the ability to have one-to-one technology, innovative learning, innovative instructional design, all of those things I think are well kept secrets for a district that may not necessarily have the right perception of what it can be and what it can do.”

Dunnell said he plans to build up the dis-

also said he’s currently working trict’s brand by partnering it with D91 administration to develwith community institutions, op communications forums and a including the village, Hownewsletter for parents. ard Mohr Community Center, “Getting parents more involved Forest Park Chamber of Comin all these activities, I think merce and more. He said he that’s important,” he said. “Ownalso plans to improve the funcership to me is important, and I tionality and navigation of forthink branding, to me, that’s what estparkschools.org, as well as it’s all about—that everybody add more videos and stories to has ownership in it. Because it’s the website so as to maximize SCOTT DUNNELL one thing to design a logo—and the D91 site’s search engine opD91 Public Relations and they’ve done that successfully— timization. That will bump the Communications manager but it’s another thing to really website’s ranking to a higher position when people search for informa- build the brand and have brand equity.”

Dunnell has previously served as execution about the district on Google. Dunnell

Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home

tive director of marketing and admissions at Resurrection University, where his work guiding Resurrection through a rebrand from West Suburban Hospital School of Nurses won numerous marketing awards, according to his LinkedIn. He also held top marketing posts at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. He will receive an annual salary of $55,000, according to Jeannette Barnes, D91 executive secretary.

“I want to make sure that Forest Park gets the recognition that it deserves and gets the information out about the school district that’s important,” Dunnell said.

CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

ZIMMERMAN-HARNETT FUNERAL HOME Since 1905

Family Owned & Operated

Family Owned & Operated

Located in the heart of Forest Park KEVIN P. HARNETT

Charles Williams, Owner/Funeral Director

366-2200

Since 1880

203 S. Marion St. Oak Park 60302 708/383-3191

Owner-Director

7319 W. Madison St. Forest Park www.ZimmermanHarnett.com

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Religion Guide Check First.

First Congregational Church of Maywood

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

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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

You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

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

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

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

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 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

Methodist

ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship

All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Childcare Available

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm 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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH 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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Traditional Catholic

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 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays

Oct 1 Shemini Atzeret Jewish 2 Simchat Torah Jewish 4 St Francis Day Catholic Christian Blessing of the Animals Christian 8 Thanksgiving - Canada Interfaith 9-16 Navaratri Hindu 18 St. Luke, Apostle & Evangelist Christian 19 Dasara Hindu 20 Birth of the Báb Baha’i Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sikh 28 Reformation Day Protestant Christian Milvian Bridge Day Christian

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Product Manager, e-GS (Chicago, IL) F/T. Assist or lead initiatives to dvlp or enhance applics w/in co. s/ ware product range. Drill down from the overall product roadmap, maintain the detailed product roadmap for co. commercial applics, incl features/reqmts, product lifecycle dates, high-level estimates & plans. Must have Master’s deg in Comp Sci, Engineering or rltd scientific discipline. Must have 2 yrs of exp in positions performing the following: ensuring the quality stds established for products by the organization; acting as a subject matter expert in the domain / product to assist organization; planning for assessment & estimation of new products/features; conducting interviews w/ project stakeholders to gather & understand the project reqmts from end-user perspective; working & collaborate w/ Dvlprs & other team members in dvlpg comprehensive implmtn plans/ use cases; engaging on a regular basis w/ Product owners, Dvlprs & other team members to ensure the newly dvlpd features meet all the customer reqmts; continuously monitoring/ maintaining best practices available in s/ware implmtns; ensuring timely escalation of issues found during the dvlpmt & implmtns to the relevant team for risk mitigation; establishing & dvlpg plans to meet key milestones for projects; reporting project status w/ stndrd metrics on regular basis & presenting updates when key milestones are met; & performing active risk evaluation & risk mitigation plans. Work or educational background must have incl: applying User Experience (UX) fundamentals; applying understanding of Principles of Management; hands-on programming exp navigating a product through various stages of dvlpmt; & writing white papers or int’l publications. Send resume to Jennifer Livatino, Sr. Manager, Talent Programs & Mobility, eGate Solutions, 1880 Campus Commons Dr., Ste 200, Reston, VA 20191

Senior IT Project Manager, F/T (Chicago, IL) Manage the execution of strategic IT projects &/or programs from initiation through close to support the needs of the bus. Manage, coach & mentor junior project mgrs w/in the organization.

Assist w/ the growth & continued dvlpmt of the IT PMO capabilities to support current & future initiatives. Must have Bachelor’s deg in Business, Management, IT or technology-rltd field + 7 yrs of progressive exp in Business Analyst &/or IT Project mgmt positions performing the following: managing s/ ware dvlpmt & selection projects; formulating & defining system scope & objectives for assigned projects; conducting interviews w/ associates, mgmt & department leaders to dvlp clear reqmts for enhancements or projects; gathering business reqmts & translates into techn’l reqmts for the creation of applic enhancements & features; functioning as the liaison between various bus. line, operations, & the techn’l areas throughout the project cycle; creating project estimation, detailed project plans, work assignments, vendor dates & other aspects of assigned projects; reviewing, evaluating & dvlpg recommendations for enhancements & support of applics; serving as functional expert on data intensive applics requiring integration; effectively managing change requests &/or requests for enhancements; managing IT & bus. associates time w/in project selection, reqmts gathering, & projects; working w/ programming resources to ensure that system enhancements follow the appropriate IT guidelines, meet or exceed user reqmts & are completed in a timely fashion; assisting in troubleshooting post implmtn issues for large/complex projects; & dvlpg training plans for new applic releases or changes. In the alternative, employer will accept Master’s deg in reqd field + 5 yrs of exp in Business Analyst &/or IT Project management positions performing the aforementioned. Must have PMP certification &/or have completed PMP training.

Send resume to Jennifer Livatino, Sr Manager, Talent Programs & Mobility, Gate Gourmet, Inc., 1880 Campus Commons Dr., Ste 200, Reston, VA 20191

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties. 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 no later than October 8, 2018.

DATA ENTRY/CUSTOMER SRVC Small local company has an opening for a Data Entry/Customer Service Rep. We are looking for an energetic self-starter, analytical mind, detail-oriented, advanced customer service and a positive professional attitude. The position requires: 2+ years customer service skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, flexible attitude, general AP/ AR, payroll knowledge, data entry skills. Full benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Submit cover letter & resume to datainputjob@ yahoo.com

Part Time Positions Available for 2018-19 school year After-School Recreation / Day Care Worker Youth Development Specialist on site at Oak Park public schools The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more.

Requirements include: -6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses -previous experience working with children.

Openings available for the 2018-19 school year starting.

Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer

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Support the Associate Publisher and Sales Team with your excellent customer relationship skills and enthusiasm. Supports classified, display, digital, and event sales. Must be a true go-getter and superb project manager! Technical savvy required–Google Docs, Microsoft, customer relationship management (database), social media. Some design skills a plus. You will be a liaison between staff and clients, work with teams across the company, and help grow clients through prospecting and some networking. You will be a master of our CRM! Must be a great communicator–on the phone, email, and in-person.

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This position requires: strong customer service and problem-solving skills, some college preferred, basic computer skills (Windows), a valid driver’s license, reliable and insured vehicle and the ability to lift 20-30 pound publication bundles.

This position is 20-25 hours per week including Tuesday evenings. Paid vacation and holidays.

Send resume to circulation@oakpark.com.

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Swim Instructors The Park District of Oak Park is hiring part-time year round swim instructors to provide instruction, direction and safety to all students. $11 per hour. Classes are held at OPRF High School during the winter; Ridgeland Common/Rehm pool during the summer. Hours vary depending on the season. To view full job description and to apply, go to www.pdop.org/jobs JOB ID 1477 TALENTED STYLIST WANTED Seeking talented stylist to work in vintage hair salon. This salon is unique; apply if you are, too.

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SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

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Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit.

Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.

CITY REAL ESTATE MLS #: 10019447

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5832 W. Superior St. Chicago SELLER WILLING TO ASSIST with closing COST on reasonable offer. Spacious units w/ high ceilings, sep LRs & DRs, lg kitchens. Enclosed back porches.

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SELLER WILLING TO ASSIST with closing COST on all reasonable offers -JUMBO 2 unit,Spacious units features -high ceilings ,Separate living &Dining rooms,Large kitchens,And Enclosed back porches. Beautiful & spacious finished basement,Includes 1 large bedroom and plenty of storage space.2 separate laundry rooms.SEPARATE UTILITIES.Newer roof,and many other updates.

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All measurements and figures are approximate. Source of information is deemed reliable, but not verified.

SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK 2 BR GARDEN APT 2BR 1BA Garden Apt near Longfellow school. Freshly decorated with hdwd floors, tiled bath and beautiful backyard. Includes heat, private parking, washer/dryer on premises. $1300 plus 1 mo. security. Background check required. Call 847-561-2699 OAK PARK 3BR 519 N HUMPRHEY 2nd floor of 2-flat. Hardwood floors throughout. Parking avail. Laundry next door. Month to Month. $1390 per month. Call 312-927-4725.

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CITY RENTALS 5350 W CRYSTAL 2BR APT 2 BR apartment for rent. $1000 per month plus $1000 security dep.

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WEST GARFIELD CLEAN 2 BR APT LR & DR. Heat & appliances included. $900 per month. Deposit & Background Check Required.

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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays.

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HUGE GARAGE SALE 323 S WESLEY SAT 10/6 9AM TO 2PM

Clothes, games, toys, books, kitchen-related, sports, decorative items, seasonal, various. All proceeds benefit Chicago Alzheimers Association.

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE 2 WOODLAWN CEMTERY PLOTS Two (2) Woodlawn cemetery plots for sale (side-by-side). In Birchwood section. $5,300 for both, includes transfer fees. Contact Andy 847858-7726

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

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Allison Moran, as Co-Trustee of the Arthur R. Abbott Revocable Trust, by her counsel, Boardman & Clark, LLP, by Kathryn A. Harrell, has requested a hearing on her Petition to Remove Co-Trustee, Order Sale of Minocqua Property, Approve Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accounts, and Reimburse the Expenses of the Remaining Trustee.

THE COURT ORDERS THAT: The Petition will be heard at the Oneida County Courthouse, 1 South Oneida Avenue, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, before the Honorable Michael Bloom, Circuit Court Judge, Branch II, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Notice shall be given by mailing at least 20 days before the hearing a copy of this Order to every person entitled to notice.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of MARGARITA MENDOZA, Petitioner and JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO, Respondent, Case No. 2018D-007945.

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 30, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP Riverside Township hereby provides public notice that an Audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated August 29, 2018, performed by Selden Fox, LTD has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook, Illinois in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/ 0.01 et seq.

The full report is available for inspection at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year ForestParkReview.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com PUBLIC NOTICES VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application from the Village of Riverside for text amendments to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance regarding vacation rentals and the regulation of vacation rentals.

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The Village of Riverside is requesting text amendments which include, but may not be limited to: Amending Section 10-4-5 (Use and Bulk Requirement Tables)/Table 2 (Residential Districts Permitted Uses) and (Section 10-5-9 (Use and Bulk Requirement Tables)/Table 4 (Business Districts Permitted Uses), to remove vacation rentals as a permitted use in the residential zoning districts and to consider changing their designation from permitted use to a special use in the business zoning districts.

Application No.: PZ18-006 Petitioner: Village of Riverside Text Amendments will be Applicable Throughout the Village Copies of the proposed text amendments are available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the public hearings the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at the hearings may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed text amendments. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to the Village’s Building Department at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearings.

The public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2018 Jill Mateo, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark 10/3/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, MARY MARGARET T. CALFA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARY MARGARET T. (KRAMER) CALFA DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 5/ 17/05.

Defendants 17 CH 15175 8 LE MOYNE PKWY 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 April 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8 LE MOYNE PKWY, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The

Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-10569.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-10569 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 15175 TJSC#: 38-7477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-315-029-1005.

Commonly known as 336 South Maple Avenue, Unit 2B, Oak Park, Illinois 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17110139 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3099058

to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-03595.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-03595 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 04590 TJSC#: 38-6342 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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FINANCIAL, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. Defendants 16 CH 11164 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-103-0480000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,919.14.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate

taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

FRANCESCO MANCINI; JENNIFER MANCINI AKA JENNIFER MCLEAN; LIONS GATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 15605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007RAMP1 Plaintiff, -v.ANDREA M. RANDALL, LOFTOMINIUMS OF FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 04590 7248 DIXON STREET #B FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7248 DIXON STREET #B, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-420-0191010.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.GINA CAMPA A/K/A GINA M. CAMPA, JESUS GARCIA A/K/A JESUS M. GARCIA, A/K/A JESUS H. GARCIA, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, EQUABLE ASCENT

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WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 564652104-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 564652104-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 11164 TJSC#: 38-7594 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W18-0030.

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FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-14745.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14745 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 11 CH 42952 TJSC#: 38-6635 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

MARK JOSEPH COMETA; LOURDES LANSANG; CIRCLE TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 974 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-418-011-1003 and 1512-418-011-1062.

Commonly known as 148 Circle Avenue, Unit 1W & P-27, Forest Park, IL 60130.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOHN J. RICE, DIANE C. RICE Defendants 11 CH 42952 1038 BELOIT AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1038 BELOIT AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-418-0140000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $499,902.60.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE

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

310 LATHROP

NEW LISTING! 2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous

on the top floor in the heart of Forest Park! This is a nice clean unit including appliances, one deeded parking space, a storage locker, and all in an elevator building! Located just one block from downtown Forest Park shopping, restaurants, night life, and local transportation. Just a couple blocks from the blue line "L" stop. The building is a well managed and financially sound property. All electric building. The mortgage and assessment together are cheaper than any rent around!! Come take a look and make us an offer, definitely won't last long! ................................................................................................. $49,900

1016 CIRCLE AVENUE Six year young remodel top to bottom! Three bedrooms on the main floor and one in the fully finished basement. NEW plumbing/windows/HVAC/ electric/and two car garage in 2012! Totally refinished kitchens and bathrooms!

Granite counter tops, stone back splash, custom trim work. Just one block to the amazing park district tennis courts, aquatic center, and brand new fitness center! A short walk to the blue line "L" stop and downtown shopping, restaurants and night life! ................................................................................ $269,000

317 ELGIN

1238 MARENGO

NEW LISTING! Best priced condo in town! A true studio

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1016 LATHROP AVE Cute little Georgian needs your ideas and love!

Jump right in at this price and add your creativity to this little two bedroom one bath charmer. Living room, eat in kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms plus bath on the second floor. There is also an unfinished basement. Super lovely and private yard plus two car garage! Very close to blue line "L" stop, Forest Park aquatic center, brand new fitness center and tennis courts! ................................................................................................$189,000

CE I R P D E C U RED

NEW LISTING! WELL MAINTAINED 2 FLAT with a 5 room and 4 room apt.

Separate gas forced air furnaces with C/A on the 1st. floor. Separate hot water heaters, 100 amp circuit breaker panels. Coin operated washer & dryer. Refinished hardwood floors in both apartments. Parking for four cars. The property has a flood control check value .$318,000 Price Reduced! ........$279,900

918 CIRCLE

— BANDIT adopted 11-26-09

2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl

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is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen. Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! ...............$389,000

631 MARENGO NEW LISTING! IT DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER than this home! A true

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Forest Park gem that checks everything off of your wish list. Highlights include: walkable to everything the area has to offer, seemingly endless storage options, 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor, high ceilings, wide staircase, second floor laundry, full basement, brand new wood windows, brand new over-sized garage, hardwood floors,

NEW LISTING! This is a great opportunity to either move right in or gut and rehab! Built in equity for the savy buyer.

Ready to go, come make us an offer! $239,900

SHE SNORES MORE THAN I DO, MORE BUTSHE I STILL SHE SNORES SNORES MORE LOVEI DO, MY BUT HUMAN. THAN ITHAN STILLI DO, BUT I STILL — BANDIT LOVE MY HUMAN.LOVE MY HUMAN. adopted 11-26-09 — BANDIT adopted 11-26-09

master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony.

crown molding, granite, marble, stainless steel appliances, and 42" kitchen cabinets in eat in kitchen! This home is turn key and ready for new owners! .................. $549,000

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