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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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REVIEW NOVEMBER 8, 2017

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State data shows incremental progress at D209

Illinois School Report Card: Still a wide gap between PMSA and East/West, but some progress at the two larger schools

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

On Oct. 29, the Illinois State Board of Education released its annual Illinois School Report Card, the comprehensive

picture of the academic and financial condition of public schools in the state.

According to this year’s data, there’s still a large divide between Proviso Math and Science Academy and Provisos East and West, when it comes to a range of benchmarks,

including test scores, truancy rates and college readiness — which is consistent with historic patterns.

But the data also indicates that the district’s recent See REPORT CARD on page 9

District 91 tests below average in English, math Just 25 percent of District 91 students met the state standard in those subjects

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter/ Religion Blogger

Forest Park elementary students scored below the state average in English language, reading comprehension and math, for the third year in a row.

Only a quarter of Forest Park elementary students met the expectations set by the annual Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test this past school year, compared to an average of 34 percent statewide, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. PARCC is administered in March at all public elementary schools in Illinois.

Students in every grade scored higher in English Language Arts, which tests reading comprehension and EngSee PARCC RESULTS on page 8

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When it comes to fear, do the math

hat scares you more, ISIS or Bambi? According to a poll taken in December 2016, Americans are more fearful of terrorism than they’ve been since 9/11. In fact, fear levels in the U.S. have been rising steadily since the 1980s. This is ironic, if you consider we’re living during one of the safest times in human history.

There are real threats to our safety, like drunk drivers, but we fixate on remote threats like terrorist attacks and nuclear holocaust. This national epidemic of fear has underlying causes. Financial uncertainty is one because half of us are living paycheck to paycheck.

My retired friends are worried they’re going to live too long and run out of money. That doesn’t make sense. Would they rather be dead than dead broke?

We’re supposed to be the “land of the brave.” What happened to the nation that faced down fascism in World War II and survived the Cold War? I’ve visited countries where terrorism is much more common. The people go about their business and don’t let fear control their lives.

These countries, though, don’t have

nightly news broadcasts scaring their viewers. Our media has certainly fed the fear frenzy.

Think of “sweep” weeks, when the networks trot out stories about tainted food, dangerous toys and deadly diseases to hike viewership.

The government has also been guilty of frightening us. Our leaders find the politics of fear to be highly-effective in winning elections. They try to scare us about immigrants. This has been going on since the days the Irish and Italians were considered threats. Now it’s Mexicans and Muslims.

They run political ads to scare us. Presidents from both sides of the aisle have resorted to this tactic. Occasionally, we get a president who soothes our fears but this isn’t true of our current commander-inchief. But patriotism doesn’t mean we have to accept the government’s warnings as gospel.

Unfortunately, fear has become gospel for many. Parents fear for their children. Neighbors fear strangers.

Gun ownership is soaring. Home security systems are in big demand. The massacres we suffer shake us up. Shootings in public places, like our own Constitution Court, are especially disturbing. It’s frightening to

JOHN RICE

When I was

researching this topic, I actually scared myself.

And I didn’t even get to global warming.

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read about crime in our community.

When I was researching this topic, I actually scared myself. And I didn’t even get to global warming. So I searched for solutions.

One suggestion is that we overcome fear as individuals by having empathy and compassion for others. We can then strengthen the social fabric of our community by acts of kindness.

In this respect, the people of Forest Park rise above fear. I come across countless acts of quiet kindness. For example, we reported how District 91 staff and students helped a family that was burned out of 1124 Marengo. But we weren’t even aware that the administration, staff and students of District 209 helped out the other displaced family. Forest Parkers don’t call attention to their acts of kindness.

Forest Parkers aren’t afraid to stroll the streets and they welcome new faces to the neighborhood. We’re unafraid to act silly at parties like the Casket Races. Many times, we combine our silliness with an act of kindness, like raising money for a worthy cause.

But to get back to the opening question: Islamist terrorists have killed an average of seven Americans a year.

Collisions with deer annually kill 150 Americans.

Staff Reporter Nona Tepper Contributing Reporters Tom Holmes, John Rice, Bob Skolnik, Jackie Glosniak, Robert J. Lifka Columnists Alan Brouilette, Jill Wagner, Tom Holmes, John Rice, Jackie Schulz Senior Editor Bob Uphues IT Manager/Web Developer Mike Risher Director Social Media Strategy & Communications Jackie McGoey

■■John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries.

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Gov. hopeful visits Forest Park Illinois gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy and running-mate Ra Joy visited Forest Park, Nov. 5, knocking on doors and shaking hands with prospective voters.

Kennedy and Joy made Old School Tavern and Grill, 201 Desplaines Ave., their impromptu campaign headquarters. Kennedy, a Democrat from a distinguished political lineage, supports a $15 minimum wage, automatic voter registration and increasing access to trauma centers for gun violence victims, according to his campaign website.

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Old School Records seeks success on Desplaines Ave. But owner says he may close

by January as sales lag

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After 14 years on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park, Old School Records moved in April, following a rent increase and disagreement with the landlord, said store owner Pete Gianakopoulos.

The store reopened in August at 413 Desplaines Ave., about a half a block south of Madison Street, next door to the Forest Park Post Office. And while business at the new location was brisk in late summer, sales fell off as fall arrived.

“Since we moved, we have half the business we would have done over there,” Gianakopoulos said.

In October, Old School pocketed $5,500 in revenue, down from $9,600 in October 2016, Gianakopoulos said.

“If sales don’t pick up, I might have to consider packing it up,” Gianakopoulos said. “I would probably just put it in storage and sell online, but I don’t want to have to do that.”

Gianakopoulos said he will shut Old School’s doors in January if sales don’t increase. The difference between the Madison Street and Desplaines Avenue stores is not size —each is approximately 1,000-squarefeet and carries about 40,000 records and DVDs, Gianakopoulos said — but location.

Customers would visit Old School on Madison Street after shopping or getting lunch.

“Now we have to be more of a destination,” Gianakopoulos said.

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

FINAL VINYL?: Peter Gianakopoulos, owner of Old School Records, in his new store at 413 Desplaines Ave. in Forest Park. Gianakopoulos moved to the new location in the summer and opened up in mid-August.

The River Grove resident said he was forced to move Old School after rent reached $2,800 per month. Landlord Tom Flanagan said the space’s final rent price was $2,300 monthly, but that Gianakopoulos had to pay a $100 late fee twice because he was behind on rent.

Flanagan, of River Forest, owns several local properties, TEFCO construction and Competitive Door & Supply contractors. He said Old School received noise complaints

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from nearby tenants.

“It got so bad I just told the tenants to call the police,” he said.

Gianakopoulos said only one tenant complained about Old School’s music.

Since Old School left Madison Street, Flanagan said he has upgraded the store’s lighting, heating and air-conditioning system and replaced its old marble façade with limestone. He declined to say how much renovations cost. He also said he’s received

many inquiries from prospective renters.

“There was a tobacco store that I was not interested in, somebody else wanted to put Asian food, soul food a rib place [there],” he said. “I don’t think those are a good addition to that corner. I look for a business that generates foot traffic, adds to the overall aesthetic of the street.”

Flanagan said the smell of those restaurants would disturb tenants who live above the space. He said he would be open to leasing to other food service businesses.

Meanwhile, Gianakopoulos said he feels unsure about the future. Although vinyl album sales have been growing — up 10 percent year over year, according to the Nielsen Company consulting firm — Gianakopoulos said Old School faces increasing competition from online music streaming sites, as well as Whole Foods and Best Buy, which also stock vinyl.

To compete, Gianakopoulos sells on Amazon.com and eBay. He said online sales bring in about $3,000 per month. Old School Records also differentiates itself by stocking used, specialty and hard-to-find classics.

When the new store opened on Aug. 18, Gianakopoulos said it was jammed with old customers curious about the new space. But in September and October, business tailed off, he said.

Gianakopoulos said he hopes Mini Record Store Day on Nov. 24, Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, Christmas and other holidays help increase business.

“I have records here that I’ve had here since the beginning or decades that I’ve put out from my own collection. It’s history,” Gianakopoulos said.

M E M O R I A M

Jim Shaw, 73, former owner of Doc Ryan’s Jim Shaw’s lasting legacy will be his longtime ownership of Doc Ryan’s Bar and Grill and the contributions he made to the Forest Park community. The River Forest resident passed away, on Oct. 21, at the age of 73.

Shaw, who was proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps, received full military honors at his visitation on Oct. 23.

Shaw owned 7432 Madison St. from 1985 to the day he sold it, Nov. 20, 2007. During that time he was a strong supporter of the Forest Park Main Street Redevelopment Association.

“Jim was a huge fan of Forest Park,” his wife Kathy Shaw recalled. “Trick or Treat on Madison was a big hit with him.”

Shaw once made a $10,000 donation to the village. Kathy noted that the Forest Park Police served as an escort for Shaw’s funeral.

Shaw also had a full life away from Forest Park. He visited more than 50 countries,

sailing with family members on cruise ships. He went with a friend to Africa. He visited Costa Rica five times and traveled to Spain and Italy, where he married Kathy.

“We had the privilege of meeting people from around the world and experiencing their culture,” Kathy said. “It was a humbling life lesson that he shared with us.”

Shaw was also proud of visiting all 50 states. Ever the card shark, he competed in the World Series of Poker, in Las Vegas.

Out of a field of 6,000, Shaw finished at 384.

In June 2009, Shaw and his wife drove a motorhome from Phoenix to Alaska’s Denali National Park.

Upon their return, Shaw suffered a massive stroke. He never fully recovered but still managed to take a trip to New England.

“We tried to make his life as normal as possible,” Kathy said. “He’d ask what time the Cubs game was on and what channel.”

However, after he suffered a second stroke,

he was confined to the Illinois Veterans Home, in south Manteno, IL. “We met a lot of fabulous people there,” Kathy said. “Jim had many visitors.”

Back when he was overseeing 50 employees at Doc Ryan’s, Shaw was terrible with names.

“He called Catherine O’Rourke ‘Margaret’ so many times, she answered to it,” Kathy recalled.

But during his recovery, he learned the names of every doctor, therapist and nurse who cared for him.

“He also knew if they were married and their kids’ names,” Kathy said.

Shaw was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jean Shaw, and his stepson John Malone. He was the beloved father to Kim Shaw (Dan DeVries), Jenny (Brian) O’Neal, step daughter Ciara Malone and proud Papa of Ameila O’Neal. He was the brother of Patricia Johnson, Claudia Ahlgrim (Wesley)

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Jim and Kathy Shaw. and Carol Shaw (Tom Dempsey). He was also uncle and friend to many.

“Jim was generous, compassionate, yet very pragmatic,” Kathy said. “He was my strong, funny hero.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the John J. Malone Scholarship Fund, 505 Washington Blvd. in Oak Park.

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“As a first time business owner, I was treated as if I were a multi-million dollar client. The ability to be able to call and talk and get an answer the same day…priceless!”

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PAY TO PARK? Forest Park officials are weighing once again charging to park along Madison Street in order to help close a large budget shortfall, but shoppers don’t appear to be on board with the idea.

Proposal for Madison St. parking meters draws ire

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Shoppers aren’t on-board with the plan, but businesses give it a green light.

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Local businesses and residents are divided over a recent Village Council proposal to reinstall parking meters on downtown Madison Street, as a way to help fill an anticipated $1 million budget shortfall.

The village got rid of Madison’s parking meters in 2000, said Tim Gillian, village manager. He said metered areas are free after 6p.m. In a statement, Commissioner Joe Byrne said the council has talked about this proposal at budget meetings, but still needs to do more research.

Ray Lusson, of Forest Park, said anyone who thinks adding new meters is a good idea is “part of the problem.”

“The village of Forest Park should be ashamed of themselves for suggesting the most prudent or rational path to a sound budget is to collect more tax revenue,” Lusson said. “The obvious and intelligent answer appears to be that the village needs to stop spending irresponsibly.”

Mike Radzilowski, of Oak Park, said the village gets business from providing free parking.

“I would not mess with that,” he said.

Julie Doloszyzki serves as a walking example of that business. Doloszyzki, of Forest Park, said she decides where to eat and shop based on the amount of free parking nearby.

“I park on the side streets and walk so that

I do not have to park in the lots with the difficult-to-use meters,” she said.

But at a “Business After Hours” event at Grand Appliance and TV on October 26, none of the 15 Chamber of Commerce members present objected to metered parking.

“Free parking causes people to leave their cars in the free spaces longer than they otherwise would if charged,” said Erik Fjelstad, Chamber secretary.

Gillian said he has received letters from Madison Street business owners in favor of pay-to-park. If metered parking were installed, he said the village would likely add pay boxes around the downtown business district and on Roosevelt Road. It would be a pay-by-plate system, and enforced using plate-reading technology and the police department’s parking enforcement officers, Gillian said.

“In any scenario, the parking vendor would install the equipment and we would split revenue until the hardware is paid off,” he said.

Council members have previously discussed limiting parking on Madison Street to three hours and charging 50 cents an hour during the day, and a dollar an hour at night.

This could generate an additional $400,000 in revenue, Gillian has said.

Total Parking Solutions, which provides metered parking boxes in Chicago, has been discussed as a possible technology vendor.

Their pay boxes cost about $9,000 each.

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Proviso East NJROTC program offers a community of leaders The program, which is at peak enrollment, is seeking funds for programming

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Bradford Murphy, 16, said that he had been looking forward to joining Proviso East High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, or NJROTC, since before he enrolled.

“I’ve been in NJROTC for two years,” Murphy, a sophomore at the high school, said during a recent interview. “I joined the minute I started school. I’ve been wanting to go to the military for a long time and this works as a starter program.”

Murphy’s enthusiasm is nurtured by Darryl Person, the NJROTC senior naval science instructor at Proviso East, who has headed up the program for four years.

Person said that, with an enrollment of 205 students, the program is the largest its been since it was started in 2000.

“We do outreach and we make sure the activities and programs are sound, that we’re fun and relatable, and that we have a great rapport with our kids. In many instances, our staff are like fathers and mothers to our cadets,” he said.

“I’ve learned that kids want to know that you care and once they know that you care, they will support you, they’ll participate, they’ll be drawn to your program,” Person added.

The former naval commander has prior experience to attest to the universality of his formula. Person said he came to East from an NJROTC program in East Aurora, where he grew enrollment from 600 cadets when he took it over to

“This is a family atmosphere where the kids have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to develop leadership skills.”

DARRYL PERSON

NJROTC senior naval science instructor at Proviso East

1,000 cadets by the time he left.

The NJROTC at Proviso East comprises a range of activities, including drill team, color guard and orienteering, which are sports that require participants to utilize maps and compasses to navigate from one point to another in diverse and unfamiliar areas, such as forest preserve.

Each year, the cadets participate in a variety of events, such as a military ball and field trips.

“This is a family atmosphere where the kids have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to develop leadership skills,” Person said. “We encourage them to pursue academic excellence. It’s a citizenship program, basically. We’re trying to help them become positive citizens in the community.

But we also make it fun.”

This past Labor Day, he said, around 40 cadets took a trip to a naval base in Norfolk, Va. and Washington, D.C., where the cadets visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The constant drum of activities, however, requires fundraising at a near-constant clip, Person said. But the program has even that down to military precision. They often coordinate fundraising campaigns for events or activities that may not happen for months at a time.

This month, the program was trying to raise $5,000 to send cadets to a military ball in Elmhurst that will happen on April 13, 2018.

And then there’s the other, more routine activities that take place throughout the year, including tutoring for cadets, partnerships with area middle schools and an initiative that allows cadets to instruction their fellow cadets, among other activities.

For Murphy, the program all leads to the same end: the cultivation of his individual character through a supportive community.

“I’ve gotten leadership skills and have been able to work with other students who need help under me and to learn a lot from other people who know a lot more than me. I’ve been a lot more social too,” he said. “This program has done a lot for me.”

For more info on the NJROTC program at Proviso East or to donate, call Darryl Person 773-562-7583.

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BIG WEEK Veterans Day Ceremony The village of Forest Park marks Veterans Day with a ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Popelka Park, located at the corner of Adams Street and Thomas Avenue.

Commissioner Joseph Byrnes will serve as master of ceremonies, and the keynote speaker will be Mayor Anthony Calderone. The Forest Park Police Color Guard will post and retrieve the colors, and National Anthem will be sung

by Ellen Bartolozzi. Tim Hogan will lay a memorial wreath in honor of veterans. Miles Smith will play “Taps.”

Following the ceremony, a light lunch will be offered at the VFW/American Legion Hall at 500 Circle Ave. The public is invited to attend.

Chesterton book discussion The G.K. Chesterton Society will meet on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St., to discuss the author’s work The End of the Armistice, which was published posthumously.

The book includes Chesterton’s thoughts on the rise of Nazi Germany and what he saw as an inevitably march toward war.

Senior Club meets Tuesday CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our

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

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Friday Night Movie at the park district

Are you a senior citizen who is looking for friendship and a fun way to spend a Tuesday morning? Then don’t miss the Senior Citizens Club of Forest Park’s next weekly gathering, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Forest Park Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd.

Activities include cards, conversation, knitting, crocheting, Po-Ke-No games, coffee, donuts and more. The club also has surprise luncheons and raffles throughout the year. The annual cost to join the club is $10. Call 708-771-7737 for more information.

The Park District of Forest Park invites kids in grades kindergarten through fifth grade to hang out, spend time with friends and enjoy a movie on Friday, Nov. 10 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the park district’s Building 4, 7501 Harrison St. You can pre-register at the office, sign up online at www.pdofp.org or register at the door. All movies shown will be G or PG.

Circle Theater alumna in new Clooney film When George Clooney’s new film, Suburbicon opened in theaters last Friday, some Proviso Township residents may have seen a familiar face.

Karimah Westbrook, who attended Proviso East High School, plays the mother in the first black family to integrate a fictional suburb called Suburbicon. The film is based on the true story of Daisy Meyers, who moved her family into Levittown, Pennsylvania in 1957.

Levittown, an all-white suburb, was built

by William J. Levitt, who is widely considered to be the father of the modern Ameri-

can suburb.

During an interview with Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times, Westbrook said that she prepared for the role by reading Meyers’ memoir, Sticks and Stones.

“I learned so much from reading her book,” said Westbrook, who has also appeared in the films Badassss and Save the Last Dance.

Westbrook told Zwecker that she got her start in acting at Proviso East and by “appearing in community theater productions and at the Circle Theater in Forest Park.”

Clooney told The Hollywood Reporter that

northerners “love to think they had nothing to do with [racism]” “They love to wash their hands and say, ‘Actually, we were the liberals. We were against slavery and pro-civil rights.’ And the truth of the matter was much more complicated. There were a lot of problems, particularly in places like Levittown.”

“I can’t imagine how awful that had to be,” Westbrook told Zwecker of Meyers’ struggles, “living through all that, while trying to support your family and doing all the things a normal family needs to do to survive.”

— Michael Romain

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How to enroll in health insurance

Go online, visit one of the health care centers, or call Department of Insurance

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

News that's close to home

Happy health insurance season. This year, enrollment for 2018 Affordable Care Act plans, sometimes referred to as “Obamacare,” runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15; half the time offered in previous years. The following list of health centers offers information about patient insurance options, according to the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.

Additionally, Illinois residents can access free, certified in-person assistance by visiting GetCoveredIllinois.gov and using the “Find Help” tool. Users enter their zip code and preferred language to find and schedule information sessions with assisters in their area, according to the Department of Insurance.

For the first time ever, residents can also call Get Covered Illinois at 866-311-1119 to speak with a licensed health insurance agent who can enroll them in a plan, whether it’s on or off the Obamacare marketplace, according to the Department of Insurance.

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D91 TEST RESULTS Disappointing from page 1 lish language skills, than they did in math. Scores across grades varied widely.

Less than four percent of the district’s seventh graders tested as proficient in math; about 17 percent of fifth graders met state standards for math; and nearly 28 percent of third graders tested proficient in math.

Dr. Louis Cavallo, elementary school superintendent, called District 91’s test scores “disappointing.” Cavallo said he believes the standards PARCC tests for are good, but questioned the test’s format, subjects, as well as the timing the district receives its results.

Cavallo said there are seven versions of the computerized PARCC test, each of which asks students the same questions in a different order. He said the different versions ensure that students don’t cheat, since they can’t peek at their neighboring classmates screen for answers. But when students don’t finish the questions within the time limit, they receive no points for that answer. This method unfairly compares District 91 to other school districts because students are being unevenly tested on different concepts within the same

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subject matter, Cavallo said.

Pearson, the company that sells the exam, also didn’t get the test results gathered from last winter until now, Cavallo said. That’s too late for District 91 to use the data to make changes in the curriculum for this school year.

Cavallo also noted the exam only tests for math and English language skills. He said it fails to account for District 91’s strong arts program, and social and emotional curriculum, which teaches skills like cooperation, collaboration and conflict resolution. These are characteristics employers really want to see, Cavallo said.

“I have to give my staff here and the teachers all kinds of praise,” he said.

“We know from every professional development model out there that it takes at least three years to get anything wellhoned, and ingrained, and done well in a district, especially if you are a veteran teacher because you are rethinking how you’ve done things for many years.”

The Illinois State Board of Education changed the test three years ago.

Before the standards were changed, the test measured whether students just answered correctly—not whether they actually understood concepts, Cavallo said. A student could memorize simple addition formulas and score highly, Cavallo said.

But the new standards rely on teachers

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offering “cognitive guided instruction,” Cavallo said. An example of cognitive guided instruction would be teaching kindergarteners to add by having them count the number of blocks in one group, which measure at, say, “three.” Then having students count the number of blocks in another group, say “five.” The teacher then would ask students to put the two groups of blocks together and count the total. That way, students understand the concept of addition before the word is ever used, he said.

“It’s a big shift in thinking for teachers,” Cavallo said. “It’s teaching math in a different way than they were taught, but we’ve been working on that.”

This year, District 91 also started using FastBridge, a 30-minute test which measures students’ math, English language and reading comprehension abilities. Cavallo said the district plans to administer FastBridge in the fall, winter and spring to identify those students who are lagging behind state standards. That way, teachers know to give those students extra attention.

FastBridge also offers five-minute tests, which teachers can use every week.

This helpseducators quickly determine if their teaching strategy is working, and helps the districtdemonstrate that students are making progress in subject areas.

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students to recover credits, to personalized learning centers at East and West.

Rodriguez said that the learning centers attributed to the notable increase in the percentage of students participating in from page 1 standardize tests across the district — from 88 percent in 2015-16 to 91 percent in 2016-17. focus on equity may be paying off at the The increase was most pronounced at margins, particularly when it comes to Proviso East, where the number of students benchmarks that measure aspects of the participating in standardized testing jumped school experience, such as truancy and by eight percent. At West, the participation test participation rates, that aren’t as rate decreased by five percent on the math quantifiable as test scores. portion of the SAT and 1 percent on the Last year, the SAT replaced the ACT as the English and language arts (ELA) portion. one college entrance exam administered by The new state data also showed progress the state at no cost to high school juniors. in the chronic truancy rate in the district, The 2017 ISBE report cards show the results which is down by a percentage point. The of that first year of free SAT testing. rate has held steady since 2013, when the At PMSA, 83 percent of juniors who truancy rate was 46 percent before dropping took the SAT in the 2016sharply the following year.

17 academic year met or Across the district, the exceeded state standards. percentage of freshmen on At Proviso East and Proviso track to graduate climbed West, roughly 8 percent four percentage points and 11 percent of juniors, since 2015-16 to 73 percent respectively, met or exceeded in 2016-17. At Proviso East, state standards on the SAT. the percentage of students District-wide, 26 percent of graduating within four juniors met or exceeded state to seven years increased standards. The percentage of by two percentage points public high school juniors in and the total number of the state who met or exceeded students taking early standards on the SAT last year college coursework was around 40 percent. increased by 1.4 percent.

Although the ACT is no Rodriguez said that the longer the state’s main district has allocated more assessment exam, the new money to ensure that more school reports also showed students at East and West the ACT scores of last year’s are taking early college JESSE RODRIGUEZ graduating class. Based on coursework.

He said D209 superintendent their SAT scores, around that the district closely 84 percent of last year’s monitors the student and graduating seniors at PMSA teacher attendance rate on were ready for college a regular basis. coursework. That’s compared The rate of what the to roughly 10 percent at ISBE calls parental contact Proviso East and around 14 — which, according to the percent at Proviso West. state, includes “parent-teacher conferences, Since 2013, according to state data, the parental visits to school, school visits to college readiness rates of graduating home, telephone conversations, and written seniors at East and West have been largely correspondence”— was nearly 100 percent stagnant while the college readiness rate at PMSA. At East and West, the parental among seniors at PMSA has increased by contact rate was 74 percent and 83 percent, nearly 20 percent. respectively.

During an interview on Monday, Proviso Last year, Rodriguez said, the district Townships High School District 209 Supt. allocated money to fund parent centers Jesse Rodriguez said that the district has at East and West, along with community responded to the switch to the SAT, which schools and translators for families whose constituted an unfunded state mandate, by first language is not English, in order to repurposing its budget to prepare students bring more parents into the school. The for the new assessment. superintendent said that the district’s “We’re looking at decoding the SAT so school board also has a “very, very strong” our students can be better prepared and community engagement committee, headed our teachers are better prepared while by board member Rodney Alexander, which administering the test,” Rodriguez said, is working on finding ways to increase adding that last year the district applied the parental engagement. money it saved by closing Ombudsman, an alternative education program that allows CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Real news: fake cash A man was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit currency at four local restaurants Saturday. He entered Carole’s Next Best Thing at 7307 Roosevelt Road about 5 p.m. on Nov. 5, according to a police report, ordered a cranberry juice and paid with a counterfeit $20 and received $18 in change. He then returned to the counter and said he wanted to tip the bartender two dollars, handed over another fake $20 and received $18 more in change, then left the store and drove to McGaffer’s Saloon at 7737 W. Roosevelt Rd. About two minutes after he arrived, a police officer walked into the bar, the immediately exited the establishment, got into his car and attempted to drive out of the parking lot. An officer blocked his path and a second officer arrived on scene shortly after. A search of the man’s car reportedly revealed four bundles of fake cash totaling $72; he was also carrying $209 in fake currency, according to the report.

Earlier in the day, the same man attempted to pay for a soda with a fake $20 at Smokin M’s BBQ, 7507 Roosevelt Rd., according to a separate police report.

Smokin M’s cashier recognized the currency as fake, and said he couldn’t accept it. The man then began yelling at the cashier and threw an Arizona Iced Tea at him. The man denied throwing the drink at the cashier.

A Berwyn police officer said the suspect matches the description of a man who used fake cash at a McDonald’s in Berwyn.

He told officers he found the false currency on the ground, thought it was real, and celebrated because he was “coming up.”

He has been charged with theft and was unable to post bond, according to the report. His court date is Dec. 12 at Maybrook Courthouse in Maywood.

Armed robbery at Dunkin’ Forest Park police responded to an armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts about 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 4. Two patrons said they entered the store at 7660 Madison St. and ordered coffee. After they placed their order, they noticed a white male walk into the restaurant, wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, dark pants and white Jordan sneakers. The man wore a white bandana around his face and green gloves. Standing about 5-7, weighing approximately 200 pounds and in his late 20s or early 30s, the man reportedly hesitated for a moment, then walked up to the register and pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at the cashier. He told her to “put your phone down,” that “no one’s going to get hurt,” and he “just wants the money.”

The cashier described the man as about age 35 with green eyes. After he told her to

give her the money, she pushed a “sale” button for one donut, opened the register and gave him all the cash. A manager saw the robbery from his office and said he dialed 9-1-1 on his phone, but didn’t call right away because he wasn’t sure if it was a customer.

The robber took the cash and then fled by foot through the parking lot toward Jackson Boulevard.

Woman maced at Portillo’s A woman said she was maced man in the Portillo’s drive-thru lane after blocking the entrance to the restaurant with her car on Nov. 5.

She said she pulled up to the drive-thru lane on the east side of 7740 Roosevelt Road in her white Nissan X-Terra about 12:26 p.m. with two dogs in tow, according to a police report. Her car partially blocked the entrance to Portillo’s parking lot. A black female, about 40 years old, standing about 5-6, and driving a black SUV, attempted to enter the restaurant’s parking lot, and started yelling at the Nissan driver. The SUV driver then got out of her car and allegedly sprayed mace at the Nissan driver through her driver’s side passenger window. The Nissan driver’s left eye was hit.

The offender reportedly then got back into her SUV and fled the scene. But the Nissan driver got out of her car and was able to see the vehicle’s registration with her good eye. Police were able to identify the SUV driver.

Car left running, car left with someone else A woman’s car was stolen after she stopped in a gas station Saturday. She left her Lexus running as she went into Refiner’s Pride, 7323 Randolph St., about 3 p.m.

Saturday, according to a Forest Park police report. While she was inside, an unknown number of offenders entered her car and drove off. Her driver’s license, numerous credit cards, two iPhones and about $200 in cash were in the car.

Family members were able to track down her iPhones using the “Find My Friends” feature: One was recovered at 321 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park and the other at 32 Elgin Ave. The phones were returned wet and dirty to the woman. No arrests have been made.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 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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It’s no secret that the local housing stock is high maintenance. With many homes in Oak Park pushing 100 years old or more, they are starting to show their age. While not every home requires major plastic surgery, most, if not all, need the occasional nip and tuck to keep meeting the needs of their owners.

In Oak Park, there are countless local business from plumbers and electricians to contractors and handymen who work to help residents keep their homes from falling apart.

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SHARP CHOICE: Katie Kopecky, a carpenter with The Good Handyman in Oak Park, became interested in the trade when she worked on the stage crew for plays at Oak Park and River Forest High School. But she didn’t think of it as a career until after college. their workforces, and these business owners say they and their clients are the better for it.

Electricity updates Many of the area’s older homes are holding on to outdated electrical wiring, dating back more than 100 years and Oak Parkbased Kinetic Energy’s Ted Stroup and his

team of electricians, which includes two female electricians, are working to change that, one house at a time.

Kinetic is called in frequently when people are buying or selling older homes. New owners often want more options for lighting and more outlets than older homes typically have. Office manager Traci Arnesen, who like Stroup is an Oak Park resident, says

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“I’m an Oak Parker as well and live in an old house,”Arnesen said. “It’s nice to know that we can do new lighting and fun to be able to tell people we can do this in their old homes because we’ve done it in ours.”

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Problem solving from page B5 Many owners of older homes are concerned about the safety of original cloth wiring. According to Stroup the concerns are real.

“Over time it will crack and dry rot, and you’re going to eventually have problems with it,” Stroup said.

Stroup’s small business employs two female electricians in a field often dominated by men. Brianna Starks and Tara Schaafsma are in the regular rotation of electricians for the company.

Schaafsma has been with the company for four years. After earning her degree in anthropology from the University of Iowa, p Schaafsma wasn’t sure what career path her suggested to follow. Her mother that she try doing something ke carwith her hands, like pentry or electricity.. lv“I like problem solvg ing, like working with my hands and like working with tools, so I thought I’d try it,” Schaafsma said.

She worked for eight years in commercial electricity in Iowa City n and spent a year in n New York City as an ubelectrician on the subway system. After taking some time off with her children when she moved to Oak Park, she was ready to return to work and found Kinetic was the perfect hometown job for her.

“You never know quite what you’re going to get into,” Schaafsma said. “Sometimes, older homes are just dustier and dirtier inside the walls than new, or sometimes, you

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BBRIGHT SPOT: Kinetic Energy in Oak Park employs two female electricians. Tara Schaafsma (above aand left) got a degree in anthropology, but decided to give being an electrician a whirl after college, working in Iowa City and New York City before settling in Oak Park. Below left, carpenter Katie w Kopecky works with Good Handyman owner Andy Sjostrom on a railing. The company was hired to Ko repair rep a back staircase on a home on Linden Avenue. in run into old an tube knob and w or cloth wire.

A tim evlot of the time, re erything’s been retrofit.” havi emArnesen said that having ployees like Schaafsma and Starks on the job has been great for public relations.

“One customer asked to take a photo of Tara on the job, because her daughter was a young adult and she wanted to show her

that women can work in a technical field,” Arnesen said.

Power tools and more When native Oak Parker Andy Sjostrom decided to start his own with a handyman business in 2007, he had an architecture degree and 15 years of experience in the construction field under his belt, and was ready to work for himself.

He and his wife Kate partnered to form The Good Handyman, and Andy credits Kate vision with the success of the company.

He said there is no typical day for someone in his line of work, but that older Oak Park homes present plenty of opportunities for work.

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what we do and critical to the business on a day-to-day basis,” he said.

For Kopecky, working in carpentry was an unexpected career path. She worked on the stage crew while attending Oak Park and from page B7 River Forest High School and enjoyed the carpentry required by the job, but it wasn’t “As handymen and remodelers, we can be until after college that she entertained the looking at lot of different situations during idea of turning it into a career. A neighbor the day,” Andy said. “Seasonally, we do a lot who had used The Good Handyman serof replacement of doors and weather strip- vices and knew Sjostrom was hiring recomping. These beautiful old doors in Oak Park mended Kopecky look into the job, and she also leak like sieves. They look pretty, but was hired as an apprentice. in the winter, they are the bane of people’s Whether they are working on small tasks existence.” or larger remodeling projects, Beyond adding comfort to Kopecky says, “One of the area home’s with weather-batnice things is that every day is tling strategies. Sjostrom and something different. We just his carpenters also work on a finished gutting a bathroom, we lot of organization systems for do punch-lists and take on the clients and bigger projects like small things you can live with bathroom and kitchen remodels. but that might be super annoyAlong with partnering with ing.” his wife to run the business, Not only does Kopecky work Sjostrom has employed a female on carpentry and general handycarpenter, Katie Kopecky, for the man jobs, but last year, she and last three years. For him, gender Sjostrom also worked to inspire wasn’t even something to think the next generation of females.

KATIE KOPECKY about.

They ran a mother-daughter Carpenter “While I think it’s a rarity to shop class to introduce power have a woman leading a contools and building projects to elstruction company that also has ementary school girls. a lead carpenter as a woman, to Kopecky said that Sjostrom me as a business owner, it’s irwas inspired by his own daughrelevant,” Sjostrom said. “Each ter to teach the course, and it excels at her job, not because was something that resonated she is a woman, but because she is good at with her as well. what she does.”

“I was super on board,” Kopecky said.

Sjostrom said that some clients are still “The problem with women not being in taken aback that he has a female lead car- the trades starts because when they were penter, but that he lets Kopecky’s skills young, they aren’t even introduced to these speak for themselves. tools and practices. Not everything we do “She has a willingness to learn and com- is really hard, but people just need to be mitment to her craft that make her great at taught how to do it.”

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Authentic tile roof on house and two-car brick garage ......................$689,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on a beautiful corner lot. The home suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic family room that opens to the kitchen. Expansive LR with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, and storage. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. ...$629,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage..............$619,900

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*All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home!........................$1,875,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above. ..............$1,750,000 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED four BR, 2-1/2 BA move in condition home!

Custom kitchen, family room, high ceilings with crown molding in every room. Wide planked hardwood floors. Many custom built-ins. Second floor laundry, 2 Car garage plus 2 additional outside spaces. .....................$724,500 INVITING TWO STORY three BR on a corner lot designed in 1921 by renowned architect Lyman Allison. This classic home has retained all of its original charm including natural woodwork and stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax............................$425,000

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house.

Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full bath, laundry room. One car garage, 3 exterior spots. ................................................ $329,000 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY on a sixty foot corner lot. Built in 1869, house features three BRs, 1-1/2 baths, hardwood floors and loaded with potential! Great working space in the oak cabinet kitchen. Plenty of yard space along with a nice sized back deck.......................................................... $274,900

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Three exposures. ....................................$239,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Hardwood floors. ............................$157,000 PRICE REDUCED RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA ...............................$89,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat ................................................................................... $549,900 OAK PARK 2 Flat. ..................................................................................$429,999 OAK PARK 3BR, 2BA. Top floor unit. .................................................. $185,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Generous closet space. ............................$137,500 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Nicely updated condo. ......................................$70,000 NEW LISTING ELMWOOD PARK 2BR, 2BA. .............................$154,000

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1122 N. East Ave. home sells for $1,132,500

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from September 1 to September 30, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

109 S Maple Ave 1122 N East Ave 935 S Kenilworth Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 1037 S Kenilworth Ave

$1,325,000 $1,132,500 $860,000 $824,000 $845,000

Nautilus Inv Llc Reale John W Tr Cotirla Adrian C Gershenson Eric Nielsen Heath R

1133 Chicago Ave 143 Linden Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 300 N East Ave 600 Clarence Ave 335 Clinton Ave 629 S Lombard Ave 1171 S Lombard Ave 729 S Kenilworth Ave 612 S Kenilworth Ave 635 Clinton Ave 916 N Euclid Ave 706 S Taylor Ave

$765,000 $750,000 $730,000 $729,000 $700,000 $680,000 $650,000 $649,000 $626,000 $600,000 $579,000 $550,000 $535,000 $520,000

1033 N Euclid Ave 947 Mapleton Ave 909 Fair Oaks Ave 949 N Lombard Ave 308 N Harvey Ave 1177 Wenonah Ave 524 S Scoville Ave 522 N Marion St 617 S East Ave 264 Chicago Ave

$519,000 $512,000 $507,500 $504,000 $490,000 $464,500 $457,500 $450,000 $449,000 $425,000

937 Division St 720 S Oak Park Ave 604 Wesley Ave 1109 S Highland Ave 300 N Maple Ave MANY 156 N Oak Park Ave 10 1128 Westgate St 1109 S Highland Ave 931 Wesley Ave 156 N Oak Park Ave 18 932 S Kenilworth Ave 1155 S Lombard Ave 417 N Marion St 927 Clinton Ave

$430,000 $422,500 $415,000 $410,500 $399,000 $386,500 $385,500 $385,500 $382,500 $380,000 $375,000 $362,500 $342,000 $335,000

Parrilli Barbara A Tr Scott Timothy A Yoda Investments Llc Altierra Dev Grp Llc -1133 Kamen Real Estate Series Llc Palatine Altierra Dev Grp Llc Munoz Ryan Altierra Dev Grp Llc - 1133 Altierra Dev Grp Llc Koenig Daniel Beebe Michael J Tr Barney John Bonakdar Andre D Speece Craig Padavic Michael J Padgett Gregory Allan Bacalao Andres Jacobs Laurence Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0008002355549 Fisher Karen G Tr Home Tree Llc Lubin Arthur N Radzevicius Rimas Wood John W Theile Paul Marks Andrew J Schiess Ronda S Bittger David Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 0000000013517 Neville Christopher J Iqbal Andleeb A Mazzacavallo Thomas Williams Davida Ellen Tr Novak John Kuehn Angelika Tr Lmv Oak Park Reit Trs Lp Williams Davida Ellen Tr Ouellette David R Nourse Jared Kaczmarski John Williams Kevin Petertil Kerry M Lopez Antonio Jr

Baker William H Kohlenberger Michael G Anderson Susan Dorsey Maclennan John D Emanuel Karl W Monaco Mike Munoz Oscar Mckay Thomas J Janiszewski Andrew B Voegeli Theodore Hasselbacher Lee Anne Labriola Angelo Cane Thomas Kurtz David J Nguyen Peter Fernando Gary Rosenwinkel Allison M Shanley Patrick K Malcolm Robert Theile Ana I Qaderi Seemab Mathew Sarah C Johnson Joseph Wendell Brown Chicago Inc Hall Harman Morrell Seth Bob Gideon M Wirtz John Wang Sonya Jackson Parrish Leonard W D Csd Kurtzein Llc Wirtz John Bley Jordan T Yee Sharon Jarrett Bertha M Bradford Lori Buehler Sara L Tr Bustamante Christina A

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1122 N. East Ave., Oak Park

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1168 S Maple Ave $334,000 1176 S Ridgeland Ave $308,000 1183 Home Ave $307,500 208 S Maple Ave 23 $290,000 47 Chicago Ave $275,000 513 Gunderson Ave $275,000 206 Washington Blvd $275,000 706 Wisconsin Ave $265,000 1164 S Lombard Ave $243,000 1032 N Taylor Ave $230,000 142 S Austin Blvd $215,000 1429 N Harlem Ave $190,000 1040 Erie St MANY $172,000 1136 Ontario St 3C $169,000 408 S Lombard Ave 1212 $163,000 1136 Ontario St 2A $162,500 1033 Ontario St 3ES $150,000 500 Washington Blvd 107 $125,000 1150 Washington Blvd 11503 $122,000 1329 N Harlem Ave 13294 $115,000 823 Lake St 8232S $110,000 425 Home Ave 3F $103,000 825 Lake St 825GN $100,000 506 Madison St 5062S $95,000 7 Randolph St 4C $89,000 333 S Oak Park Ave GE $63,000 420 Home Ave 101N 1005 N Harlem Ave 1005D

$55,000 $49,000

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Bracco Michael A Rollo Richard Hansen Barbara S Jeka Rebecca J Per Sq Foot Llc Callahan Joseph J Hodge Jonathan Schnitzer Jacqueline Tr Neighborhood Sevices Inc Mcevoy Mary Bernadette Bank Ny Mellon Caldwell Derrick N Cebulak Matthew Paulini Kelly A Sansone Anthony T Penicook Russell Andrew Miller Elizabeth R Innocenzi Robert A Mcdonald Maureen L Flawless Homes Llc Cesarini Joseph W Schulze Loretta Giammarese Donna Hyatt Brian K Thorpe Carla Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 51587 Judicial Sales Corp Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 8633

Loewy Rebcca A Gill Catherine Warrior Const Inc Cebulak Matthew R Harty William J Fayard Dimitri Felder Ernest Ii Planvest Llc Presbrey Robert J Mccurdy Stuart Chase New Way Investments Inc Doherty Michael T Flaherty Lois M Hubley Laura Friel Juliette Dunn Brian R Trust Green Susan A Sahtout Amin Klucik Viola Adduci Andrew J Dionisio Eleazar M Milton Ann Hayman Noah Michael Odicho Achour Y Midland Trust Co Cust Grogan James J Tr North Shore Holdings Ltd Pd Three Llc

See PROPERTY TRANSFERS on page B16

Fresh Start?

If there is one in your future, call us today.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

Zak Knebel

Top 3 in sales for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, 2016.

Top 5 in sales for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, 2016.

Selected as a “5-Star Agent” for the last 7 years

by Chicago Magazine.

Selected as a “5 Star Agent” by Chicago Magazine.

708.218.8102

773.290.9293

Patti@swkgroup.house

Zak@swkgroup.house

Also joining the SWK line up: Kristin Logerquist

Nick Lovett

Raised in Oak Park, Kristin is a full-time realtor who brings a wealth of local knowledge, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to the Team.

Kristin@swkgroup.house 708.522.9221

Nick is highly trained real estate professional with great experience working in the city and suburbs.

Nick@swkgroup.house 708.955.1983

708.383.8700

1011 South Boulevard Oak Park, Il 60302

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Ginsberg Deborah I Tr Ginsberg Dana P Tr Us Bk Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp Wells Fargo Bk Tr

7200 Madison St 154 Lathrop Ave 443 Elgin Ave 922 Marengo Ave 1005 Ferdinand Ave 444 Marengo Ave 7227 Jackson Blvd 631 Beloit Ave 7322 Randolph St 244 Circle Ave 524 Hannah Ave 832 Ferdinand Ave 832 Ferdinand Ave 7230 Elgin Ave 841 Hannah Ave

$735,000 $550,000 $495,000 $413,000 $400,000 $370,000 $325,000 $308,000 $297,000 $290,000 $277,000 $273,500 $272,000 $250,000 $240,000

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Ginsberg Deborah I Ginsberg Dana Judicial Sales Corp Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp

1054 Des Plaines Ave 227 Elgin Ave 6F 7314 Randolph St 2H 215 Marengo Ave 5H 1004 Ferdinand Ave 1415 Harlem Ave 7443 Washington St 409 1021 Des Plaines Ave C102 850 Des Plaines Ave 209 7720 Taylor St

$195,000 $170,000 $166,000 $165,500 $135,000 $130,000 $129,000 $119,000 $66,500 Unknown

RIVER FOREST 1452 Keystone Ave 926 Forest Ave 1111 Franklin Ave

$1,043,000 $1,028,000 $792,500

1424 Bonnie Brae Pl 751 Forest Ave 16 Franklin Ave 520 Forest Ave 923 Monroe Ave 7621 Washington Blvd 306 Lathrop Ave 121 Thatcher Ave 414 Ashland Ave 4C 1417 Bonnie Brae Pl 3C 1410 N Harlem Ave 1535 William St 15351W

$582,000 $505,000 $465,000 $395,000 $384,000 $375,000 $310,000 $262,500 $245,000 $220,000 $180,000 $155,000

Ravenna Custom Homes Inc Wood Kevin Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 30474 Moravec Eliza Ann Lecrone Willim M Woods Michael Bank Amer Miniutti John R Tr Bank Ny Mellon Irwin Stefanie Menacho Mark Galliot Julien Pierre Dager Pedro Humberto Heggeland Eleanor Irene Milos Alexandra M

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

Oconnor Berit Lewno Jeremy Shaker Joseph C Edwards Aaron Naour Jeffery Obrien Patrick D Krippner Timothy L Joubert Michael Moeller Phil Lothson Benjamin Menacho Julie A Dager Pedro H Farmar Mary Carol Torres Mari C Cepeda Nicolas Benny JUST LISTED

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420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK $1,585,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home.

Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park.

Recently renovated – Beautiful!

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

U S A Beverage Inc Harlem & Madison Llc Jasovsky Michael Klein Nicholas R Charan Llc Tozer Steven E Hibbitts Kevin D Graham Sean Gilbert Karmen Bielawa Trust Richardson Dana Tr Jacknow Pamela L Seley Cheryl Chambers Patrick B Ferraro Carolyn R Eggemeyer Amanda R Krylov Nadja Titus Jared T Gancer Susan Nelson Ashlee J Lennox Michael J Erangey Sabrina C Wiggins Kellen M Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc Wood Colin M White Kimberly Alegre Arlene Chicago Title Land Trust 1Massong Cassandra Co Tr 2137 Mouli Chiathanya Zaragoza Yasmin Nicole Komala John Caraher John Quigley Daniel J Harrison Andre D Tagtmeier Elliot Hood Anthony T Jr Scudiero Sabine Lobes Sania Newnett Ii Llc Galindo Clancy Shah Sudhya Starnes Beverly Bv International Inc Calderon Grecia Preuss Tiffany Williams Roda D Housing & Urban Development Joyner Saretta

701 Gunderson • Oak Park • $679,000 Completely rehabbed 2 flat!

GORGEOUS & very spacious 2 flat with two 3BR units has been completely rehabbed in '15 with new kitchens, baths and individual HVAC units. Enjoy individual Central Air, In-Unit Laundry and garage parking! Attic space and partially finished basement are usable by the tenants for add. storage. Walk to top-rated schools, library, parks, CTA trains, shopping and more!

Call Laura!

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

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FOREST PARK

OAK PARK 1035 Mapleton Ave 301 Home Ave 616 S Oak Park Ave 7 Division St 2A 830 Carpenter Ave

SELLER

701 Columbian Ave., Oak Park • 5 BR, 3.5 BA • $1,199,000

NEW PRICE REDUCTION Call Laura!

GRAND ESTATE Section home designed by Charles E. White, on 125 x 132 corner lot!

Vintage detailing and open concept home, perfect for entertaining. Features: updated BAs, beautiful master suite, huge porch, hot tub, 2-car gar, attached green house. 2nd flr has a master suite plus a library and two additional BRs. 3rd flr is fully finished with a large BR, full BA and family room.

Professionally landscaped grounds. Custom kitchen has stainless and built-in appls.

David Gullo, Managing Broker

708.567.1375

GulloAssociates@gmail.com

310 Gale, River Forest • $1,599,000 6 BR, 6.5 BA • 3 Car Heated Garage 312 S KENILWORTH, OAK PARK $500,000 :: 6 bed :: 2 bath Brick 2-flat located in central Oak Park Three bedrooms per unit. Great location walk to all transportation.

131 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST $834,000 :: 4 bed :: 2.5 bath

1700 78TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK $368,500 :: 3 bed :: 1.5 bath

Updated Victorian - renovated kitchen & master bath - huge park-like yard walk to train.

Renovated 3 bed with first floor family room & finished basement.

Great location.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

Call Laura!

Built in '07! 6,000 sf home with everything. Set in the middle of a charming block, steps from METRA, CTA, parks, and RF schools! Big rooms throughout, Large kitchen, w/ attached family rm, 1st flr master suite, 2nd flr GIANT master suite w/ double closets and balcony! Full, finished basement and 3rd flr. Huge backyard!

RENTALS Rental • 701 Gunderson Oak Park $2000/mo Commercial Rental • 128 Harrison Oak Park Retail storefront 800sq ft • $1300/mo Great location in The Arts District!

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Laura Maychruk 708.205.7044

LMaychruk@comcast.net

Margaret Jones 708.804.0368 Mark Finger 708.990.8115

905 South Lombard Ste. 2 Oak Park, IL 60304

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Largest in the building! 17 ft ceiling and windows flood with sunlight. Open concept kit, DR, LR with FP. Cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, SS appliances, and breakfast bar. HUGE private deck with views of the city. 3BR/3BA................................. $569,900

HW flrs throughout, large kitchen with granite counter tops and SS appliances.

1st floor laundry! FR & bar area in finished basement. Open front porch on a lovely block. Close to parks, shopping, schools, & trans. 4BR/1.5 BA.......................... $420,000

Certified historic Bungalow! HW floors, freshly painted. LR w/decorative fp. Newer kit., gran countertops, SS appls. Full finished bsmnt has FR/BR. Landscaped yard with deck. 5BR/3BA ............ $349,900

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Classic home on great block! Threeseason front porch. Hdwd flrs, open kit, granite and SS apps. New copper pipes and freshly painted. Fnshd bsmnt, new carpet. New roof. 3BR/1.5 BA... $374,900

Bungalow with a modern touch. HW flrs on first flr. Kitchen, SS apps, counters and island. 1st flr BR, full BA, fam rm. New 2nd flr BA, dual sinks, shower. Brand new 2-car gar. 4 BR/2BA ................................ $439,900

Don’t keep paying rent! Fantastic condo with a balcony in a great location. Lovely updates in kitchen including granite counter tops. New tile, vanity, fixtures and toilet in bathroom. 1BR/1 BA.......$84,900

Newer construction, modern amenities.

Spacious open kitchen with SS apps, gran counters, custom cabs. Attchd heated gar, driveway will make winter easier! Near Blue line, I-290. 4BR/3.5BA ........ $399,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Wonderful home with beautiful woodwork, wd flrs, WBFP, many windows, finished attic, updated kit, and low maintenance yard. Fantastic location across from Proksa Park.4BR/2.5BA ............................ $389,900

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

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114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SATURDAY 9AM-4PM • SUNDAY CLOSED 210 S. EUCLID • OPEN SUN 12-2PM

OAK PARK. MUST SEE changes in this SUPER-SIZED Victorian with coach house.

Bath added on 2nd flr & kitchen redone! ......................................................$1,149,000

RIVER FOREST. CHARM ABOUNDS in this 4BR, 2.1BA home w/nat’l wdwk & hdwd flrs. Lovely front porch, light-filled rms, & 3rd flr family rm. Perfect loc’n. .........................................................$585,500

OAK PARK. AWESOME TOWNHOUSE alternative. Open plan living spaces & dining rm with gourmet kitchen. 3 BRS, 2 updated BAs. MORE! ....................................$449,900

708.524.1100

www.gloor.com

OAK PARK. GREAT HOUSE! Charming & updated 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2-story on a lovely block! Hdwd flrs, family/sun rm. Frplc. C/A. Fenced yd. 2-car garage. ..............$599,000

OAK PARK. THIS BEAUTY AWAITS you finishing touches, all the rest has been done.

4BRs, 2BAs. 3BRs on 2nd flr. MBR ste on 3rd.

Htd garage. ................................... $525,000

BIG ROCK. MIDCENTURY MODERN home with 2.9 acres. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Large rms, lots of closet space & lots of potential. .........................................................$350,000

OAK PARK. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF OP, 1BR, 1BA condominium has location & style galore! New flrs, new applncs, new BA & freshly painted! Only ..$127,900

OAK PARK. SPACIOUS VINTAGE CON DO in pristine condition. 2BRs, in-unit laundry, den/office, storage, pets OK. EZ permit pkg in front. ...................................$134,500

635 N. RIDGELAND • OPEN SUN 12-2PM

OAK PARK. AMERICAN 4SQ with an open front porch on a large lot! 4 BRs, 2 BAs. Remodeled kitchen. Recreation rm.

C/A. Great house! ..........................$455,000 OAK PARK STUNNING 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian centrally located near Green line & Farmer’s Market on a wide lot with a 2-car garage. ...............$945,000 STATELY 5BR COLONIAL offers high-end finishes & modern updates. Chef’s kitchen. 2 full BAs, powder rm 1st flr, ½ BA in bsmt. Family rm.

Backyard oasis. .........................................$874,000 SUNNY 4BR HOME on corner lot. Refin’d hdwd flrs. 2.1 BAs. Newer kitchen & SS applncs. 1st flr family rm. Too much to mention! ........... $675,000 HUGE KITCHEN/FAMILY room with all the bells and whistles. 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths. .....$670,000 CHARMING, UPDATED 2STORY stucco w/ lovely nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs.

3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab location. ..................................$575,000 FALL IN LOVE with this bright, spacious Bungalow with 3 levels, 4BRs, 2BAs & newer mechanicals. Move right in! ....................$509,000 DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced landscaped yd. .................................................$345,000

RIVER FOREST TALLMADGE & WATSON BEAUTY sits on a lush 80x218 lot. 4BRs, 3.1 BAs. 1st flr family rm.

Newly refin’d flrs. MBR ste w/custom closet. More! .................................................................$1,240,000 FLAWLESS ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Spectacular 5 BR, 2.1 BA home w/coach house.

Chef’s kitchen w/over-the-top amenities opens to family rm. Much more! .........................$1,000,000 EXPANSIVE 4BR, 3BA Queen Anne in highly sought-after location. Lovely & spacious with a large yard. .................................................$869,000 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

OPEN HOUSES • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 OAK PARK OPEN 12-2PM • 635 N. RIDGELAND OPEN 12-2PM • 934 COLUMBIAN OAK PARK. AMERICAN 4-SQ with an open front STOP & TAKE A LOOK at this stunning 4 BR, 2.1 BA, porch on a large lot! 4 BRs, 2 BAs. Remodeled kitchen. new kitchen w/granite & SS applncs, DR, LR, family Recreation rm. C/A. Great house! ...................... $455,000 room, finished basement, deck & patio. ..........$639,900 OPEN 12-2PM • 210 S. EUCLID OPEN 1:30- 3:30PM • 740 S. OAK PARK AVE. MUST SEE changes in this SUPER-SIZED Victorian BRIGHT, SPACIOUS open concept home, gas log with coach house. Bath added on 2nd flr & kitchen frplc, 4 BRs, 2 & half BAs, finished basement, & many redone! ............................................................................$1,149,000 new updates. Close to everything. .................. $478,000 OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES OPEN 1:30-3:30PM • 156 N. OAK PARK AVE., #1A ONE-OF-A-KIND! LARGEST 3BR, 2.1BA unit. Newer kitchen adjoins family rm. Private patio. MBR ste w/walkin closet. 2 garage pkg spcs................................................................................................................................................................. $699,000 IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2-story brick home OAK PARK FOREST PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES on deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/Jacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! ...................$549,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - hard to CANNOT BEAT THIS DEAL! Vintage 1 bedroom beat this one! Lovely contemporary 2 BR, 2 BA Forest Park condo. Why rent?.................... $78,000 OTHER AREA HOMES condo in the heart of OP. ......................... $375,000 OTHER AREAS EVERGREEN PARK. EXCEPTIONAL HOME on WONDERFUL 2+BR, family rm & 2 full BA CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES sunny, spacious condo in elevator bldg near DTOP. corner lot. 3BRs, 1.2 BAs. Spacious LR/DR combo.

New kitchen & updated BAs. Frplc. 2 garage spcs! ELMWOOD PARK. CHECK IT OUT! Updated Newer boiler & electric. ...........................$170,000 ....................................................................$245,000 2BR condo with hdwd flrs, lots of sunlight treetops HILLSIDE. CONTEMPORARY open flr plan, PREMIER CORNER UNIT in the lovely Diana! views. Pkg & storage. Nothing to do, but move. hdwd flrs & hi-ceilings. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Family 2BR, designer kitchen & bath, frplc, huge enclosed ....................................................................$139,000 rm w/WBFP. Awesome chef’s kitchen. Lots more! porch, C/A - just gorgeous! .....................$199,900 LAKE FOREST. LOW MAINTENANCE life of SPECTACULAR 1 bedroom, 1BA unit in the luxury in this spacious townhouse. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. ....................................................................$369,000 historic Van Bergen designed Linden Landmark.

Updated throughout, a true masterpiece. Hdwd flrs. Patio........................................ $459,000 INCOME ....................................................................$189,000 WESTERN SPRINGS. RARE END UNIT OAK PARK. BRICK 3-FLAT close to school with a IDEAL OP LIVING! Open 1BR, 1BA vintage RANCH TOWNHOUSE. Open flr plan. Gas frplc. big living rm, formal dining rm. Well-maintained! condo with den. You’ll find C/A, and in-unit W/D Large eat-in kitchen w/SS & granite counters. 3BRs, Great income! ...........................................$729,000 ................................................................... $145,000 3BAs. LL rec rm. .......................................$595,000

Visit our website at www.gloor.com to see pictures and virtual tours of all our listings.

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RENTALS CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOREST PARK. CLOSE TO DTFP & transportation. 1BR, 1BA garden unit. Rent includes hear, water, cooking gas & refuse. Available NOW. ................................................................... $925/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, 1ST flr office spc in mixed use residential tower. Inside & outside pkg. 1 toilet, kitchen area, 1 private office & storage rm. Great building!............. $18.36/sq ft OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped.

Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! ..... $24/sq ft OAK PARK. READY FOR NEXT TENANT! Clean 1st flr store front office space. High foot traffic & 2 public bus routes. Tenant pays electric. Bldg supplies heat. .............................................$18.31/sq ft Call for a FREE Market Analysis today!

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TEDx: It Takes a Village

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By CATHY YEN, Executive Director

was on hand last week when Dan Haley, Editor and Publisher of the Wednesday Journal, had to change a light bulb. Before you even ask, the answer is seven.

But it reminds me of how many people contribute to a successful undertaking.

This past week, I gave a TEDx talk at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park. It was a dream come true, lots of work and a challenging process. I spoke about “outrage” and how it has the power to destroy our community – but also has the power to change the world for the better, when channeled appropriately. Thrilled to report that it was favorably received.

Just like the light bulb joke, my TEDx talk

resulted from many people. It may have been me on stage, but I had loads of help.

TEDxOakParkWomen is powered by volunteers committed to creating a local TED experience. Thank you to leaders Tania Haig and Janna Fiester and the countless volunteers who procured sponsors, arranged for production, helped the speakers and took care of all the little details. Huge shout out to the sponsors (too many to list; find them at tedxoakparkwoment.com) who made the event possible.

My own preparations involved people across the Village. Countless friends and colleagues offered feedback on early drafts. I especially appreciate the Huskie Wrestling Family (and that wrestling credo of “you’re great, now get better!”), my Chamber team who gave me insightful comments, Team Blonde and Nora’s Shoes who outfitted me, Constance and Kevin Barker who helped me get in shape, my New Jersey family who constantly texted

inspiration and my dear friends Kim, Adrienne, Mary, Dawn, Tammie and Lisa who kept me authentic.

Finally, thanks to my family. Erin traveled in from Columbus to help edit, Chris provided constant encouragement and Scott stood by me through the three months of prep work.

Most importantly, I want to give a nod to the people who inspired my talk. I spoke about outrage and how incredibly hard-working, diligent people are ostracized for speaking out on controversial issues. You know who you are. Thank you for working so hard to make our community a better place.

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Mathnasium Makes Math Fun!

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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics.

Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking.

At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.”

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best.

We will always adjust our teaching methods to

find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile.

Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities.

Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels” To accommodate its ever-growing number of students, Mathnasium OPRF has recently moved to a much larger space at 1101 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION.

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Love, Kindness, Respect

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ounded in 1912, Ascension School has been providing excellent, Catholic education for families in our community for over a century. With thousands of alumni, many of whom have chosen Ascension for their children’s education, we continue to be a vibrant school, proud of our history, and ready to serve each new child who joins us.

Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children from three years old through the eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for the next level of education. We continue to provide a strong fine arts curriculum taught by highly qualified full-time teachers. Ascension students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests at all grade levels. In 2007, Ascension received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award.

In addition to an excellent elementary school education, Ascension provides: • An excellent Preschool for 3 and 4 yearolds, with certified teachers and a studentteacher ratio less than 10 to 1 • An outstanding, affordable Extended Day Program open from 7AM to 6PM on school days.

• Two full-day Kindergarten classrooms • A variety of Extracurricular Programs including band, orchestra, and drama club

The opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

• Competitive athletic leagues for grades 5-8 in soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball • Tablets available in classrooms to supplement traditional educational materials • Anti-bullying initiative and a “buddy” mentoring program to connect upper and lower grade students • A service-oriented student council We know that parents have many wonderful options when choosing the right school for their children. When you choose Ascension School, be confident that you are providing your children with more than an academic experience, you are giving them the gift of a caring community and the opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

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Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children ages three through eighth grade. To learn about our preschool and elementary school, or for registration materials, please visit our website at: www.ascensionoakpark.com/school To schedule a private tour, call 708.434.1558 601 VAN BUREN ST. OAK PARK, ILLINOIS

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Early Childhood classrooms for children age 3 to 5 ▪︎ Develop social and academic skills in free play and structured activities ▪︎ Half-day and full-day options for 4- and 5-year-olds ▪︎ Learn about God’s love

Elementary grades 1–8 ▪︎ Experienced teachers ▪︎ Nurturing family environment ▪︎ Support for individual learning styles ▪︎ Music, art and sports teams ▪︎ Before and after-school care available Bill Koehne, principal 7300 Division St. ▪︎ River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6900 ▪︎ www.GraceRiverForest.org

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Grace Offersa Faith-Filled a Faith-Filled GraceSchool School Offers Learning Environment Learning Environment

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eelove loveour ourdaughter’s daughter’s school!” school!” says saysthe themother mother of of aa Grace Grace Lutheran LutheranSchool School fourth-grader. fourth-grader.

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In high In the the elementary elementary and junior high classrooms, curriculum classrooms, a strong core curriculum challenges academically. High High challenges children academically. expectations supports help help expectations and appropriate supports students best. The experienced students achieve achieve their best.

The experienced faculty resource teacher teacher faculty includes includes a full-time resource and reading specialist. specialist. and aa part-time part-time certified certified reading Grace School School students consistently Grace consistently perform perform above national national averages on standardized above standardized tests. Graduates Graduates succeed at competitive tests. competitive area high high schools schools in the city and area and suburbs. suburbs.

Students of of all ages participate Students participate in in art, art, music music and German German classes. Band and and and orchestra orchestra lessons and and ensembles are also lessons also available. available.

Grace students students study God’s word Grace word daily, daily, in in nurturing Christian setting. aa nurturing setting. They They live live out out their faith faith through through service projects their projects as as well wellas as in weekly chapel worship.

Parents appreciate in weekly chapel Parents appreciate the feeling feeling of community at Grace the Grace School School and the the supportive supportive family atmosphere. and atmosphere.

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aAfter-school variety of fun and creative learning enrichment classes offer teams learning include aexperiences. variety of funSports and creative basketball and volleyball experiences.

Sports teams teams includefor boys and girls in grades 5–8 teams and track and cross basketball and volleyball for boys country teams open students in grades and girls in grades 5–8toand track and cross 3–8. teams open to students in grades country 3–8.

Early childhood programs at Grace provide flexible options for families children Early childhood programs at with Grace provide 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers flage exible options for families with children attend morning classes two, three, or five age 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers days amorning week. Junior and senior kindergarten attend classes two, three, or five classes for students agesenior four and five meet days a week.

Junior and kindergarten in the morning, Monday through Friday; classes for students age four and five meet may also attend the optional instudents the morning, Monday through Friday; afternoon program whichthe runs until 3 p.m. students may also attend optional afternoon program runsuntil 6 until 3p.m. for p.m.

Extended care iswhich available Extendedage care is available until 6 p.m. forcare children four and up. Before-school children age a.m. four and up. Before-school care opens at 7 opens at School 7 a.m. is currently accepting Grace Grace Schoolfor is currently accepting applications the 2018–19 school year. applications the House 2018–19 school year.

Come to anfor Open for prospective Come to an Open House for prospective 24, Wednesday evening, January families on families Wednesdaythe evening, 24, facility,January meet the 6:30 toon 8 p.m. Tour 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Tour the facility, meet teachers and principal, and talk withthe Grace teachers studentsand andprincipal, parents. and talk with Grace students and parents.

For more information, call the school For more information, call the school or click on the Grace office (708-366-6900) offi ce (708-366-6900) or click on the Grace School tab at GraceRiverForest.org.

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.

At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include: •P arent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. hree to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to •T 11:30 a.m.

• Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ull-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 •F p.m.

•J unior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

• Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

• Before/After School Care • Art • Musical Theater • Spanish Families currently attending Alcuin come Marc Blesoff from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more.

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees.

We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@ alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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A Note from Intercultural Montessori Language School

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or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking

by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/ Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/ English programs for children aged 3 to 6.

It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bi-lingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park.

As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis. That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires.

For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and how much to intervene, is the key secret to

a successful Montessori teacher. It’s a talent our teachers have acquired through their Montessori training and years of teaching at Intercultural. I would like to thank our teachers for their hard work, and congratulate them on the continued growth of our dual-language program.

As we grow, we continue to improve our school infrastructure at the Oak Park campus, including the installation of a new state-of-the-art security system. This week, the students harvested their first vegetables from our new organic garden! And more upgrades are coming as this new school year begins.

It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique dual-language education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community.

Thank you! ¡Gracias! 謝謝你！ Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education • Ages 3-12 • Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

St. Giles: Our Programs Shine

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t. Giles School offers academic rigor, leadership development, and faith formation for students in grades preschool through eight. We emphasize intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development and value our diverse student body, drawing from Oak Park, Galewood, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Berwyn, and more.

Our picturesque, multi-building campus boasts open green spaces and beautiful architecture. Our outdoor classroom provides hands-on learning in science, math, social justice, and wellness and will be Wi-Fi enabled to extend learning.

As part of our STEAM initiative, we have 1:1 iPads in junior high, utilize technology in all classrooms, and are creating a Makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics.

Our early childhood program shines, with dedicated, welcoming preschool teachers and a newly renovated facility.

Our play-based approach helps students explore their creativity, build communication skills, and solve problems in an enriching environment. A variety of half-day schedules are available, with extended day and before and after care programs providing full-day options for families.

We take an interdisciplinary approach to learning and provide opportunities that augment the core curriculum, including gym, art, Spanish, music, and a professionally-staffed library. Co-curricular options include band, choir, scouting, and athletics, and enrichment programs offer cooking, engineering, dance, yoga, and more for K-8. Our students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests.

St. Giles School graduates go on to the finest high schools in the area, including: Fenwick, St. Ignatius, OPRF, Walter Payton, Jones Prep, St. Patrick and Trinity, and are known for their intellectual preparedness, leadership skills, and commitment to bettering their community.

We have a fully-funded scholarship program, with money available for those who need financial assistance to make a St. Giles education reality.

Considering a St. Giles education for your child? Join us November 28, 2017 at 6:30pm for our Early Childhood Open House.

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How Progressive Education Thrives Without Standardized Tests or Letter Grades

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here are a small handful of private schools in the Chicago metropolitan area offering an educational option known as “progressive education.” Of those, The Children’s School in Berwyn is the only one of its kind in the western suburban area.

One reason parents are taking a closer look at progressive education is that here, standardized tests are replaced by an ongoing personalized assessment of each individual student based on their demonstrated skills in classroom and project work. This authentic assessment gives a more complete picture of the whole child, including their academic skills, learning preferences (or styles), and social-emotional development.

“A standardized test score is a very minute picture of a child’s academic capability during that one hour when they were taking that examination. What you really want to look at cannot be defined by one piece of information” says The Children’s School’s founder, Daniel P. Ryan, Ed,D., currently the assistant superintendent for District 36 in Winnetka, Illinois. “We also typically do not use letter grades in progressive education because we don’t want to label a child as being an ‘A’ or a ‘B’ or a C’ – especially in the elementary grades when they’re so malleable, they’re learning, they’re growing.”

But without grades or tests, how do children from progressive education schools do once they enter high school or college, where tests and grades are the norm? As students prepare to transition from The Children’s School, they are exposed to standardized tests as a means of providing them practice and experience for future learning environments. In annual surveys, graduates from The Children’s School who have made the transition to high school report that they feel they have stronger critical thinking skills, social skills and an ability to independently manage their academic work, which all serve them well in a high school environment.

“Quantitative data is only an artificial assessment of one component of a child,” says Dr. Ryan. “We like numbers in our society. We like to box people in. What we find is when children come out of a progressive education environment where they weren’t labeled, weren’t put into a certain box by a letter grade, that they really see themselves as much more available to possibilities for success than children who define themselves as an ‘A’-student or a ‘B’-student.”

Dr. Ryan goes on to explain that when students are labeled, they begin to own that label as ‘Who I am.’ In progressive education it’s not about “who I am as a label,” it’s about “who I am as a reflective

learner.” This allows a student to continue their journey through high school in a way that has more depth and more knowledge of self than that of a student who has been given external rewards and labels. “We view each child as a complex, unique, and active individual. We ask teachers, parents, and the children themselves to reflect upon the child’s learning strategies, accomplishments, and challenges. The Children’s School believes that students should be given opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge in multiple ways, such as writing, speaking, building, discussing, and demonstrating,” says Ms. Christina Martin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at The Children’s School.

“Because we know that each child’s growth must unfold in its own singular way, we do not make comparisons among children. We do not use letter grades or quantitative measures when reviewing student work. Intrinsic motivation and reflection are key components of our assessments as we collaborate with children to review their progress,” says Ms. Martin. “Parents are invited to goal setting conferences and serve as partners in meeting agreed upon measures for success, unique to each child.”

Three parent teacher conferences (approximately 45 minutes each) are scheduled during the year to discuss the

progress of each child as part of ongoing home/school communication. A portfolio of student work is kept in the classroom as a means of recording continued progress in all areas of study. Assessment of social and emotional growth also occurs throughout the school year as students work to develop skills involving responsibility, collaboration, social justice, democratic citizenship, and global awareness.

What is Progressive Education?

Progressive education is based on the principle, espoused by John Dewey and others, that education must prepare students for active participation in a democratic, global society. Its goal is to raise critical thinkers and inquirers who are active rather than passive learners. This happens through project-based learning built around the students’ curiosity and areas of interest. The teacher serves as a guide to nurture and support children’s innate curiosity and desire to learn, fostering internal motivation rather than reliance on external rewards.

Where to Learn More: You can learn more about progressive education at www.thechildrensschool. info. You can also attend an open house or a personal tour through the website, or by calling 708-484-8033.

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We’re Here for You.

he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and afterschool program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.

We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

I have two children that are benefiting from the scholarship. I have seen extreme positive differences in my children as they are excited every day to be a part of the YMCA. Not only are they happy to be around the community at the YMCA, but they feel as though they are part of a bigger family when there. This gives me peace of mind and comfort as a single parent raising five children.

I can trust that the YMCA is giving my children the type of love, care, and security

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that they would need to feel safe and protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children.

-Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

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Extended Hours Until 7 pm Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NEW LOCATION: St. John’s Lutheran Church | Forest Park K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools •F lexible payment plans and scholarships available

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS. OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708 366 2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

Join the Fun in the Early Childhood Program at the River Forest Community Center!

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he River Forest Community Center provides an age-appropriate curriculum designed to encourage positive group interaction as well as foster individual growth.

Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, social-intellectual and motor skills.

Our mission is to provide a hands-on approach to learning which allows the children to explore their environment while enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

Classes start as young as 15 months of age.

The Early Childhood Programs include: • Munchkins • Playschool •P reschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) re-Kindergarten (Half-Day & •P Full-Day) •B efore & After School Programs

The River Forest Community Center is located at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest.

For more information about the Early Childhood Programs, call 708-771-6159.

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Extended Hours until 7 pm

HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A GREATER SENSE OF RELATIONSHIP, BELONGING, AND ACHIEVEMENT. Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

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St. John’s Lutheran Church 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS West Cook YMCA | 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60532 | 708.383.5200 | www.westcookymca.org/ykids

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Count on the numbers to keep you well.

Same-day appointments available in River Forest.

Do you know your numbers for blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure? When’s the last time they were checked?

Your primary care physician can keep track of them. That’s how we ensure you get the right care at the right time. And knowing them helps you make healthy choices. Let’s look at the numbers together and make sure they add up in your favor.

Call 844-533-CHMG or visit ChicagoHealthMedicalGroup.com to schedule an appointment today.

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Swanksgiving 7-11 p.m.

Kick off your holiday season festivities by attending Swanksgiving at The Lakewood in Chicago for an evening of wine tasting, craft beer, cocktails, incredible food, raffle prizes and more. Tickets are on sale at hephzibahhome.org

Stop by the Hephzibah Giving Tree at Whole Foods Market in River Forest and select a paper heart ornament with the name of a child in need. Return the heart with your unwrapped gift to Whole Foods

by December 15.

Hephzibah Children’s Association offers a safe haven for children traumatized by neglect and abuse, services for children and families in crisis, foster care and day care on a sliding scale for families of all income levels.

Our holiday model (above) is an Oak Park elementary-school student enrolled in Hephzibah’s award-winning Day Care Program.

Bring-A-Gift Party 6-10 p.m.

Bring a gift card, a cash donation or an unwrapped gift for a child of any age to Healy’s in Forest Park and join us for appetizers, drink specials, raffles and more. Adults 21+ only please.

Make a contribution online

by December 31 and your gift will be matched by generous benefactors through our annual Hephzibah Holiday Challenge. Double your gift today at hephzibahhome.org!

THANK YOU for your support!

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation Your GivinG Can Have BiG impaCt Since 2002, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has distributed over $26,000,000 to local, regional and national nonprofit organizations.

Here are ways for you to get involved and be part of this impact.

Create a fund: donor-advised - you recommend charitable beneficiaries locally or anywhere in the USA annually - you select charities that will receive annual contributions from your fund scholarship - you select a purpose and the Foundation connects with the recipients designated

add to an existinG fund: such as the Fund for Now, the Fund for Forever,

the Fund for.......visit www.oprfcf.org for the many funds that welcome your gift.

Donate to the Fund for Now

Connect with

Kristin Carlson Vogen or Rhea Yap

Donate to the Fund for Forever

708-848-1560 kcvogen@oprfcf.org | ryap@oprfcf.org 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204, Oak Park or visit us at: www oprfcf.org facebook.com/OPRFCF

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has partially underwritten the Season of Giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving Oak Park and River Forest.

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The Most Wonderful Guide of The Year!

eason of Giving is a campaign organized by Wednesday Journal and the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation to encourage local charitable giving during the holiday season. It has long

been recognized that when we shop local, our money recirculates through the local economy reaping dividends for the entire community. The same is true for charitable giving. When you donate to local nonprofits, your money goes to work in your own

neighborhood. Your donations feed local families, offer safety and learning to local children, and enrich the beauty and art that surrounds us all. Over the coming weeks, we hope that you will take a moment to look over the listings in this Giving Guide. Find

e connect giving to impact!

Animal Care League

Animal Care League offers a safe haven for pets in need.

Founded in 1973, Animal Care League takes a proactive approach to animal care and adoption as well as preventative measures to help reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. With over 1000 pets coming to our doors each year, Animal Care League counts on supporters to ensure that we can provide what is needed from routine vaccinations to life saving surgery.

Make a difference in the life of a homeless animal by visiting www.animalcareleague. org where you can sign up to volunteer, make a donation, view our adoptable pets, and learn about upcoming events.

Cantata Adult Life Services As a nonprofit since 1920, Cantata’s mission and vision is to help older adults age successfully, both on our campus and out in their communities. We help them live their best lives by offering a variety of services that meet each individual’s unique needs. This past year, we provided nearly 2,500 services to 1,200 seniors thanks to you and your generosity. Whether it’s the gift of your time or a donation, everything is greatly appreciated and contributes to the successful care and support for aging adults.

To donate and make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community, please visit www.cantatahomeservices.org/donate or email george.columbus@cantata.org

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation We connect donors to impact. Your gift to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation can benefit one or many organizations locally, regionally or nationally. We accept all sizes of

gifts -- gifts of cash, appreciated stock, real estate and through bequests. We work with you to match your philanthropic interests with needs. We manage scholarships for students and provide enrichment grants for young people. We provide grants to local nonprofit organizations, present Impact Excellence seminars for them and manage many of their funds. We connect our community for collective impact.

For more about what we do, please visit us at: www.oprfcf.org, on Facebook and Twitter: @oprfcf.

708-848-1560 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 Donate online at: https://goo.gl/MeQaon

The Collaboration for Early Childhood The Collaboration for Early Childhood is your resource for early childhood information in Oak Park and River Forest. We provide the connections vital to every child’s opportunity for success in learning and in life. We work with more than 60 organizations so that parents and their children receive critical information and support services, children are screened for developmental delays, teachers in child care centers, preschools and family child care homes provide high quality programs and our most vulnerable children and their families experience a strong web of support.

For more information, or to make a donation, please visit us at collab4kids.org or follow us on Facebook.

Concordia University Chicago Founded in 1864, Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive liberal arts-based Christian university in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100

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areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. ConcordiaChicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world.

More than 5,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at ConcordiaChicago, located in River Forest.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory The Oak Park Conservatory is a gem in our community. The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps make the Conservatory a community destination. FOPCON has over 150 volunteers and 500 members. We offer guided tours, free children’s programming, and host Uncorked in the Summer. We are proud of our Discovery and Rubinstein Gardens and our partnership with the PDOP in supporting the Conservatory.

Please visit fopcon.org to join or donate. 615 Garfield, Oak Park, 60304. Contact Beth Cheng, Executive Director at 708-725-2460.

Oak Park Festival Theatre Since 1975 Oak Park Festival Theatre, the Midwest’s oldest professional outdoor classical theatre, has brought the magic of dramatic masterpieces to generations of our neighbors.

Whether performing under the stars in beautiful Austin Gardens as we do each summer or at any of the many local venues where we partner with local philanthropic agencies (such as Housing Forward, Oak Park Housing Authority or Nineteenth Century Charitable Association), Festival Theatre breaths fresh air into timeless texts for Oak Park and beyond.

With ticket prices kept friendly for every budget and free admission for all under 13, we rely on the generosity of our audiences to continue our dynamic community dialogue.

Donations can be made on-line at oak-

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parkfestival.com or mailed to us: Oak Park Festival Theatre, P.O. Box 4114, Oak Park, IL 60303.

Green Community Connections At Green Community Connections, we believe people are the answer to our serious environmental issues. We provide a deeper understanding of natural systems, build community, and inspire change. Through our largest program, the annual One Earth Film Festival, we raise awareness and inspire action. In 2017, 5,600 people attended our 10-day fest, viewing films, participating in discussion and engaging with community partners and advocacy groups to take immediate action on behalf of our planet.

Hephzibah

Hephzibah Children’s Association was founded in 1897. We serve more than 1,000 children and families each year through innovative, community-based programs.

Hephzibah provides a Group Home for children who have been taken from their families due to profound abuse or neglect.

Our skilled staff recruits and trains foster parents, and offers ongoing support to help all family members navigate challenges.

Our after-school Day Care operates on a sliding scale to serve working parents in Oak Park, with programs based at each elementary school.

To make a real difference in the lives of children and families, please donate today at hephzibahhome.org.

Housing Forward The mission of Housing Forward is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. By emphasizing prevention, supportive services, employment readiness and supportive housing, we are

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December.

If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com. able to offer a comprehensive, long-term solution that moves clients into housing quickly and keeps them there.

This housing-first approach to homelessness is more efficient, more fiscally responsible and less traumatic to clients who are typically facing extraordinary hardship. It is also beneficial to the communities being served who do not have to bear the costs of homelessness in the form of expanded social services, health care and public safety costs.

We offer an attractive return on your investment — measured in terms of human lives and futures.

To donate, please visit housingforward. org/give, or contact Janet Gow, Director of Development & Communications, at 708.338.1724 ext. 262.

L’Arche Chicago L’Arche Chicago is a community where people with intellectual disabilities live together with direct support professionals, in homes, as family. We strive to merge quality care and mutual relationships, building a community where everyone has a genuine place of belonging. L’Arche seeks to be a sign of hope, revealing the truth that all people, including those with intellectual disabilities, have gifts to share.

Your contributions enable each core member (person with intellectual disability) to live an independent, full life in our vibrant homes of love and compassion in the OPRF area.

To donate or get involved, visit LArcheChicago.org/OPRF

New Moms New Moms offers services to support moms in the areas of homes, jobs, and family support. These tools empower moms to transform their lives and create strong families filled with stability, health and vision for a strong future. For more information or to donate, visit www.newmoms.org

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association strengthens our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building. We provide community outreach, scholarships, and public programming in five areas: music, art, literature, science, and social sciences.

The NCCA is the owner of 178 Forest Avenue, commonly referred to as the Nineteenth Century Club. Our charitable and cultural activities are supported by our members, volunteers, donors, and by the events held at the Club.

Programs are open to all and we welcome all ages to join.

If you would like information about volunteering, joining or donating, please call us at 708-386-2729 email to info@ nineteenthcentury.org.

The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) Strong schools are at the heart of a strong community.

Established in 1989, OPEF is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that brings artists, architects, scientists, and technology experts into K-8th grade classrooms at every District 97 school. Our professional partners share their passion for learning while conducting free, hands-on residencies with more than 4,200 students annually. OPEF also runs BASE Camp, exceptional summer enrichment.

Learn more, volunteer or donate at opef.org.

260 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Contact: Tracy Dell’Angela Barber, Executive Director tdellangelabarber@opef.org. 708-524-3023

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services In 2017, Oak-Leyden Developmental Services helped nearly 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities reach their highest potential. Our multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Program provides therapies to help prepare young children for their years ahead, as well as education that supports the entire family. Our enriching, adult day programs offer community activities, life skills coaching, and vocational training. In our 12 group homes, adults receive residential care, social and recreational opportunities, and access to healthcare providers.

Please volunteer, donate items on our wish list, make a contribution, or become an Oak-Leyden Enrichment Partner at oak-leyden.org or call 708-524-1050 x102.

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society/ IWS Children’s Clinic Heartfelt Healthcare is a home for the holidays.

Everyone wants to be home for the holidays. Family, friends, food and laughter. Comforting, familiar and happy.

The warm, welcoming embrace of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s Children’s Clinic is a home of a different kind.

We care for children from families that could not find help anywhere else. Children who are living in poverty and have faced difficult circumstances.

We provide medical, dental and behavioral services right here from our cozy building

Oak Park-River ForestCenter Community Foundation on Lake Street. We even help withCoordinated nutrition, by the PACTT Learning pet therapy, health education and literacy At PACTT support. We call it Heartfelt Healthcare.

Learning Center, Please give generously this Holiday – from we believe that your home to theirs. Please call (708)406the road to a 8661 or visit www.oprfiws.org. higher quality of life is paved with a quality of opportunity. Providing our participants Oak Park Public Library with access to employment and recreation Support literacy, in the community is critical to ensuring the learning, and comsuccess of the people we serve. Through munity connection person-centered programs that emphasize When you give access, choice and the dignity of risk, PACTT locally, you can provides a safe environment for participants choose to share a gift that nurtures ideas to experience a personal freedom grounded and spreads knowledge in and around Oak in human rights. PACTT programs include a Park. You can support the freedom to read, to therapeutic day school, residential services learn, and to grow. Loyalty to your local public for children & adults, a transition program for library helps a 113-year-old institution, dediolder teens and vocational training/job placecated to literacy and community connection, ment for adults. continue to be free and accessible to all.

To learn more about PACTT or make a To learn more about how you can make donation, go to www.pactt.org or call 773a difference and keep Oak Park’s center 338-9102 ext. 2424 of information, local history, and civic engagement strong, contact Executive Pillars Director David J. Seleb (d.seleb@ Pillars is the largest oppl.org, 708.697.6911) or Deputy nonprofit provider Director Jim Madigan (jmadigan@oppl. of mental health org,708.697.6909). and social services in the western and Oak Park Regional southwestern suburbs. The agency serves Housing Center 10,000 people each year through direct client The Housing Censervices, including Mental Health, Addictions, ter promotes and Domestic & Sexual Violence, Child & Family sustains the racial inServices, and Community Housing. Untreattegration of Oak Park. ed mental illness and addiction can lead to We help over 3,500 hospitalization, encounters with law enforcehouseholds and 250 ment, violence, and even early death. Pillars’ landlords annually. The Housing Center proprograms empower people to break out of vides the foundation for equity and inclusion those cycles and lead healthy, productive, in Oak Park. Your gift helps keep Oak Park’s independent lives—which ultimately saves promise of diversity that we all cherish. the community money. Stand together as To donate visit: oprhc.org/donate or make Pillars, with us. checks payable to OPRHC, 1041 South BouDonate online or pledge a monthly gift today levard, Oak Park, IL 60302 at www.pillarscommunity.org/donate.

We connect giving to impact!

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

Ping!

$1 = 3 meals, is an equation only you can make possible.

With your help, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has been reducing local hunger for nearly 40 years. Your support means we are able to meet the needs of nearly 16,000 families struggling with hunger each year. It means we can provide over 50 pounds of nutritious food plus access to vital programs and services to help people stretch limited food budgets in healthy ways.

It means that even a little goes a long way: every $1 donated can feed a neighbor for an entire day.

To make a donation, visit oprffoodpantry. org or send checks payable to OPRF Food Pantry to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301.

PING! provides the opportunity to experience the many benefits of a music education to students in need in our community. Each year PING! loans musical instruments to students in need in Oak Park River Forest school districts 90, 97, and 200 so that they can participate in the band and orchestra programs at school. PING! also provides music enrichment through workshops for 4th and 5th graders; mentoring, scholarships for summer music camp, and field trips for middle schoolers; and private music lessons for high school students. PING! is a volunteer-run organization that depends on the community for donated instruments, volunteer help, and financial contributions to maintain our instrument inventory and programs.

For more information or to make a donation, go to pingoprf.org. If you have an instrument to donate, send us an email at pingoprf@ gmail.com.

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nated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Pleasant Home

Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization, restores and preserves our National Historic Landmark house museum while offering a wide variety of educational opportunities, cultural programming and free community events.

Financial support is crucial to sustain Pleasant Home as an important resource for tourism and as a center for the community.

217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 pleasanthome.org, hruehlemay@pleasanthome.org, 708-383-2654

Sarah’s Inn

Since 1981, Sarah’s Inn has worked to We connect giving to impact! improve the lives of those impacted by

Pro Bono Network Access to justice should not depend upon one’s income. During this time of need, there are not enough lawyers to help people with human rights needs. These include safety from an abuser, adequate housing, and the ability to get a job. Pro Bono Network, a locally-grown and new kind of organization, has brought over 200 attorneys to pro bono work by making legal representation practical. As a result over 1000 clients have received legal aid services which often encompass human rights.

Learn more at pro-bono-network.org.

Donating will make a difference!

The River Forest Library Foundation “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people,” said Andrew Carnegie. That’s why he funded thousands of public libraries a century ago to help people help themselves through self-directed learning. Today, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) carries on that core mission by providing not just books and periodicals but also a wide array of digital resources (onsite and remotely), interactive programs, and other transformative learning opportunities.

Honor a family member, a cherished teacher or mentor, a dear friend, or your own love of lifelong learning by giving to the RFPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, at 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 or rfplfoundation.org/donate. Your gift will inspire others and transform the lives of so many in our community.

domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our Intervention Program provides bi-lingual services for families affected by domestic violence in order to safely navigate crisis, effectively process trauma and ensure self-sufficiency.

Our Training and Education Program creates a network of skilled bystanders to appropriately intervene as first responders and community advocates. Our Together Strong Project was created to prevent relationship violence by teaching youth about the impact of their choices, giving them the tools to lead healthy lives, and empowering them to make a difference in their community.

To donate, visit donatenow.networkforgood. org/sarahsinn, or make a tax-deductible donation through postal mail by sending a check to: Sarah’s Inn, PO Box 1159, Oak Park, IL 60304

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest

Each year The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest receives support from loyal patrons and generous friends. Ticket sales provide less than half the funds needed for the Symphony’s performances. Your gift keeps this award-winning orchestra going strong, allowing us to keep our ticket prices low and provide free tickets to students through college to our concerts held at Dominican University.

This year we celebrate our 85th Anniversary and your help is needed to ensure our future.

We will reward donations of $100 (or more!) with a complementary ticket to our February 12 BEETHOVEN’s 9th concert or a free CD of our April Symphony Center concert.

Make your end-of-year tax-deductible donation at symphonyoprf.com, or: P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park, IL 60303-3564.

Thrive Counseling Center Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Family Services of Oak Park) has provided community mental health services for 118 years. Located in the heart of Oak Park, our mission is to build healthy minds, families and communities by empowering people to attain mental

and emotional well-being. Hope, resilience and recovery form the heart of our programs and services. Last year we provided critical services to approximately 2,000 friends, neighbors and family members including…

• counseling for youth and adults • psychiatric care and medication management • 24/7 crisis intervention • in-home counseling for older adults • case management and supportive housing • psycho-social recovery day program • stress reduction courses

To learn more or donate, please visit thrivecc.org. or call 708-383-7500, ext. 316.

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UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago UCP Seguin believes that all people, regardless of ability, deserve to achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. So we stop at nothing to provide life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities, as well as specialized foster care for children. Our goal: life without limits for people with disabilities.

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin. org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304

West Cook YMCA It’s our passion at the West Cook YMCA that financial need should never stand in the way of anyone who wants to achieve vitality and improve their well-being. YMCA scholarships cover everything from memberships and class fees to after-school programs and summer day camps for children. Community support makes it possible for us to provide more than $120,000 in scholarships to local residents for Y programs and memberships each year. Your holiday donation will help even more neighbors receive the gift of healthy living.

To donate, visit WestCookYMCA.org/donate or send your check to West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302,

708-383-5200

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) provides recreational programming for individuals with disabilities who reside in Oak Park, River Forest and eight other surrounding

communities.

Donations to WSSRA, help provide financial assistance to those participating in our yearround programs and summer day camp. To make a donation, please visit wssra.net.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Creative and imaginative play are vital to a healthy child and Wonder Works Children’s Museum provides countless opportunities for both, giving children a safe space to explore. Wonder Works is committed to providing an environment where early learning flourishes through thoughtfully designed “experience zones” and educational programming.

Rachel Rettberg CEO Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W North Ave, Oak Park IL 60302 773.636.7971 rrettberg@wonder-works.org wonder-works.org www.facebook.com/wonderworkschildrensmusem

Youth Outreach Services (YOS) YOS is helping youth in the Oak Park community prepare for independence while living in a safe, stable home through the Transitional Living Program. TLP serves youth ages 17 to 19 who are involved in the child welfare system. Angel, a 19-year-old resident, who spent most of her childhood living in various foster homes, has been involved with the program for the last year. Now with the stability that TLP offers, Angel maintains a steady job, will begin college in January, and has dreams of becoming a child psychologist.

YOS believes that by giving a little help, youth can go a long way. Reflecting on her time of being surrounded by the people and services TLP that has had to offer, Angel said, “Your life is what you make of it, it is important to be grateful for what you have and what you start to make for yourself.”

To make a donation, volunteer, or get more information, go to yos.org or call 773-7777112x7270

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December. If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com.

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Pay for parking on Madison

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o one likes to pay for what had previously been free. That includes parking on Madison Street.

Forest Park got rid of parking meters on its downtown street at the turn of the century.

And, yep, it felt good. Madison Street was starting its boom and finding a free parking space only added to the good vibe.

That it was chronically hard to find a free space along the street and that all the village lots off Madison Street had meters was frustrating.

Now, though, it’s 2017, the village has a budget shortfall, and a new look is being taken at ending free parking along both Madison Street and Roosevelt Road. While the village is still in “we’re just studying it mode,” we’re in favor of charging for parking in the most sought-after spaces in town. Yes, it will help the village government close its revenue gap — Village Administrator Tim Gillian predicts it could raise $400,000.

More importantly, it will unclog prime parking spaces too often being monopolized for entire shifts by business owners, store employees and cheapskate commuters heading to public transportation. If we want retailers, restaurants, bars and services to thrive, they need parking for customers.

After a period of adjustment, a shopper will become less perturbed at paying 50 cents to park for an hour and just be pleased to have found a convenient spot.

Our Tom Holmes surveyed local business owners at a recent Chamber event and found new unanimous support for a return to paid parking. The village should shorten their study and increase the flow of quarters into village coffers.

Progress beyond test scores Bringing Proviso East and Proviso West back from test score abyss is going to be a long road. That’s not a surprise. But in the energized and optimistic era the Proviso Township high schools have entered under new leadership these past two years, it does come as something of a smack to the head when new test results are announced.

There are mitigating circumstances. Of course, and always. The state, obsessed with testing, cannot figure out a consistent way to create a fair test and so it keeps changing the testing model and that makes all comparisons to past years suspect.

Our advice? Ignore the tests for the next several years.

Focus on the undergirding of a successful school. Are students motivated to come to class? The measures of that are chronic truancy and daily attendance and East and West are seeing positive movement. Are parents welcomed in the school as actual partners? The state report card measures parental involvement and again East and West are on the right track. Are students behaving better in school? Instances of discipline are down but, more critically, the district’s approach to behavior is shifting toward restorative measures and less punitive actions. The enthusiasm of teachers? Faculty morale numbers have been as deep in the dumper as test scores for multiple generations. There is headway being made.

Deep breaths. Celebrate success. Stay focused.

Turkey Rangoon and the Goddess of Gratitude

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hanksgiving is about food and family. It is also the greatest ritual slaughter the world has ever known, which is a fun new way to look at it.

“Turkey Day” takes on new depth if you think of it as 46 million lives sacrificed to the gods as an offering of thanks. But for now, let’s stick with food and family.

We’ve changed our Thanksgiving policy the last few years. I love Thanksgiving above most holidays, but it had gotten stale.

Executing the same menu every single year wears thin, and “We’ve always done it this way” is among the worst reasons for doing anything. The Thanksgiving menu never varied in all the years I can remember between about 1986 and 2013: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pecan rolls, gravy, cranberry sauce, the “green vegetable” Mom always demanded but that no one, including Mom, ever touched.

Dessert was the first to vary, as I married a baker. And it was good not to have apple pie with ice cream! So a few years ago, we reinvented the whole thing.

Some years ago, one of my smart friends invented a new kind of Thanksgiving to celebrate her and her kids’ first year in their new house: “Favorite Foods Thanksgiving.” That year, the three of them had bacon, pizza, mashed potatoes, and ice cream for Thanksgiving dinner. I thought that was great.

Liberation from the tyranny of turkey!

I tried to remain interested in turkey. I’d smoked turkey, fried turkey, even made turkey confit. Me and turkey needed a break, and the kids were old enough to contribute ideas. Every member of the family was consulted as to what they would like on the table.

The rules were simple: Everyone gets to pick one dish, and from this mishmash we would build a great family buffet.

(The oldest of the children is on the way to being the kind of lawyer you want on your side, so we had to build in some minor rules to prevent collusion and lobbying, lest she spend two weeks reminding her 4-year-old

how much they both love mashed potatoes, with an eye toward essentially getting herself an extra draft pick without imperiling the presence of mashed potatoes.)

We rolled this way for several years. Last year for Thanksgiving, the main dish was ribs and fried chicken. We put barbecue sauce in the gravy boat. It was awesome.

That said, I think it might be time to change it up again. Maybe this year I’ll try for a different twist — traditional Thanksgiving components, reconfigured. Turkey tacos, potato croquettes, pumpkin soup, that sort of thing. Sweet potato pie, but with purple sweet potatoes.

We have largely removed alcohol from the menu at this point, which means there are a lot of extra calories to make up, but the “favorite foods” menu has become nearly as rigid as the Thanksgiving menu once was — ribs, dressing, mashed potatoes, pecan rolls, and baked brie have all been on the menu every year. This might be a sign that we have lost the spirit of Favorite Foods Thanksgiving, though one could also infer that it might be time to rejoin our fellow Americans in all eating the same thing as an offering to the Goddess of Gratitude.

Or maybe I just get bored easily. All of these changes also point that way. But that would make the staleness of Thanksgiving more on me than on the menu, and, y’know, it’s my column. So: The fault lies with the menu, and I am off to Google things like “foie gras stuffing” and “turkey Rangoon” in an attempt to entertain myself two weeks hence.

ALAN

BROUILETTE

I tried to remain

interested in turkey. I’d smoked turkey, fried turkey, even made turkey confit. Me and turkey needed a break.

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Performing Arts Center

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Romeo & Juliet

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

“Here is where you belong!”

Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch

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

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

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

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 8:30am & 11:00am Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

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 School Phone: 708-386-5131

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

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

Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

Forgiveness brings personal freedom and true joy.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am

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

708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays Nov 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah *

Baha’i

15 Nativity Fast begins

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SEEKING PART-TIME TEACHER Oak Park Building Blocks is seeking part-time afternoon teachers for our Nursery and Toddler classrooms.

Applicants must be DCFS teacher qualified, flexible, able to plan, organize & relate well with children, parents & co-workers, love children and have a passion to help them learn & Grow, able to lead and be a team player, and model love and joy of learning. Email resumes and inquiries to Kelly Jo at admin@ oakparkbuildingblocks.com or call 708-386-1033 for more information.

Technical Lead in Chicago, IL. Define test plans, including scope negotiation and definition, risk analysis and types of testing to be executed. Design test cases based on uders’ stories, test planning and control per release. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.

Employer will accept three or four year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming or related field plus 2 years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance or similar position. Proficiency in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, RIDE, TestNG, Junit, GDS, Testrail, QC, ADA, Gradle, Lucene, XML, ADD v2, UML, GLU, Perforce and BASH scripting. Working knowledge of Agile and SQL processes and methodologies, and Mock data frameworks.

Send resume to Globant, LLC Attn: Sebastian Moro, 875 Howard Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94103.

CIVIL ENGINEER II The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Civil Engineer II. This employee performs a full range of duties as assigned including complex professional level engineering design and analysis. 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.

DRIVER LUCAS MEDI-CAR has an opening for a full time wheelchair van driver. To schedule an interview call (708) 442-7533 Monday thru Friday 10AM TO 4PM ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN Oak Park Building Blocks and Cornerstone Church is seeking immediate hire of full-time custodian and maintenance worker. Must be available M-F, afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends. Tasks include but are not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping down all hard surfaces, cleaning commercial kitchen, emptying garbage, snow removal, seasonal landscaping, painting, and closing the building for the night. Email resume and inquiries to Kelly Jo at admin@ oakparkbuildingblocks.com HELP WANTED Part time cleaning lady, light cleaning, small Brookfield Home, nice old couple, adorable poodle.

Call 708-341-4077 INCOME TAX PREPARER Income tax preparer for small accounting firm during tax season (Feb 15 to Apr 15). Experience preferred.

Call 708-488-1800.

OFFICE ASST Forest Park sharpening company seeks Full Time Office Assistant to support Office Manager in variety of day to day tasks. Must have good communications skills, knowledge of computer and QuickBooks software. Bilingual a plus. Duties incl: Answer phones; Customer Svc; Daily Invoicing; A/P & A/R; Handle mail; Order Supplies. Send resume to berniessaw@aol.com Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring?

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PT DRIVER FOREST PARK Looking for part time part’s driver/ receiving clerk. Must be drug free & have vaild IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lbs. 9:00 am til 3pm. $12/HR. Do not come to office or call. Email resume: HR@sievertelectric.com

River Forest D90 has IMMEDIATE openings for Temporary Evening Custodians, 2pm–10pm.

Responsible for cleaning of buildings and grounds, as assigned. A strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and custodial experience is required. Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please contact Pam Jenkins, HR Specialist at jenkinsp@district90.org.

Adjudicator Services THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK IS SEEKING A CONTRACTUAL ADJUDICATOR (Administrative Law Judge) Hourly Rate: $76.52 It is anticipated there will be approximately 2 - 4 days of hearings per month and approximately 6.5 hours per day.

Working for the Village under an Agreement for Contractual Services, the Adjudicator: • Serves as a hearing officer for the Adjudication Department • Hears testimony and accepts evidence that is relevant to the existence of code violations.

• Administers oaths and affirmations to witnesses • Issues a determination of liability or non-liability for a Village of Oak Park code violation based on evidence presented at the hearing and the record.

• Imposes penalties and fines consistent with applicable Code provisions upon finding a defendant liable for a violation.

• Adheres to policies, procedures and legislation set forth in the Village Code.

• Regulates the course of the hearing in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated or adopted by the Adjudication Department.

• Issues subpoenas when appropriate.

• Obeys and enforces all policies, laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and impartial manner.

The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce

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BROOKFIELD 2 BR HOUSE 2BR house in excellent condition in Hollywood area of Brookfield. Great school systems. Walk to shopping & train. Avail. immed. No pets. Credit Report req’d. $1800.

Call 708-805-2064.

RIVERSIDE 2BR 1BA APT Apt For Rent-2 Bd/1 bath Riverside-Quiet bldg.

Great for single or senior.

Recently renovated, hardwood floors, and new tile kitchen.

Off street parking for 1 car.

Heat included.

Laundry on site Credit, background check and Security deposit required.

773-383-7332

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SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

In this quiet residential neighborhood

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

LOCAL FLYER DELIVERY

Help wanted for local flyer delivery. $10/hr. Oak Park, River Forest, Hillside, Bellwood, Broadview, Maywood. Must pass simple background check.

Call or text Pete: 708-386-7383.

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.

REAL ESTATE WANTED HAS YOUR HOME BECOME A BURDEN?

Repairs, Taxes?? At a need to sell, we buy houses to fix up for rental or resale, especially houses that need major work on them! “So, if your house has become a problem we might become the solution!”

The Village provides the Adjudicator: • With copies of, or full access to, all pertinent Village and department policies, rules and regulations.

• Reasonable access to all pertinent documents and records for use in rendering decisions.

• Appropriate facilities to conduct hearings including security, and administrative support to facilitate the efficient conduct of such hearings.

• Training to serve as an administrative adjudicator for the Village.

Application and Selection Method Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, detailed resume, verification of law degree, a copy of license to practice law in the State of Illinois for not less than three years, proof of any prior formal training to serve as an administrative adjudicator, and the contact information of three professional, work-related references, not later than 5:00pm on November 10, 2017 to: Robert H. Anderson, Director of Adjudication, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302;randerson@oak-park.us or by fax 708-358-5120. Applicants can visit the Village website athttp://www. oak-park.us/your-government/budget-purchasing/requests-proposals to obtain additional information. Selected applicants will participate in a structured interview. Applicants selected for appointment must pass a precontractual criminal background investigation (which may include fingerprinting) and reference checks.

MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

FOREST PARK 3BR Vintage, large, sunny 3BR apartment available. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Air conditioned.

Dishwasher. Laundry in bldg.

Garage Parking available. 2 blks to Blue line, 3 blks to Madison St. downtown. $1600 util. incl.

Call 312-802-8291.

OAK PARK BEAUTIFUL 3BR APT Well lit apartment, with hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms with ad on for office and one bath. Located on the second floor, it is walking distance from Lincoln School, CTA blue line, and bus stop. 10 mi to downtown Chicago via 290. Fenced in yard and garage parking incl. Safe, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood.

Coin operated laundry in building.

Rent $1750/month including utilities except electricity. No pets. One month security deposit required.

Available Oct 23rd . Contact (708) 829-5089 OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

RIVER FOREST 2BR & 1BR Hardwood floors throughout.

Spacious walk-in closets. Storage.

Parking. Laundry in building. Heat incl.

Call 708-657-4226.

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN

CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

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

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

773-378-8888

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

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708-445-0447

4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK Office Suites 2 to 4 rooms

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2 Offices 1000 to 1100 sq. ft.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Berwyn

CRAFT FAIR TRINITY CHURCH 7022 RIVERSIDE DR. SAT. NOV. 11 9AM-2PM Bake Sale vendors Lunch $2.50 Free gift wrapping 708-484-1818

ITEMS FOR SALE GE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER GE White 20.6 cu ft refrigerator.

Glass shelves. No-frost freezer. $150. Call 708-447-8994.

KENMORE GAS RANGE White, like new. Used as second range. Self-cleaning oven. $225.

Call 708-447-8994.

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

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2017 VW PASSAT 2017 VW Passat. Very low mileage, like new. $32,000. Call John at 708-524-9720.

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KINETIC KONCEPTS A division of Kinetic Energy Inc, is a local, residential low voltage specialist in home networking, smart TV installation and programming, landscape and under-cabinet lighting.

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FIREPLACES/ FIREWOOD

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Cheryl Simmons, Petitioner, and Davariol Taylor, Respondent.

No. 17 D 008178 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, DAVARIOL TAYLOR, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief: and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before December 1, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152581 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUMEN with the business located at: 222 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: SABINE OBERBERGER 222 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305.

Published in Wednesday Journal 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR YEAR 2017 I.A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Riverside for 2017 will be held on November 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact the Village Clerk at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546, phone number 708-447-2700.

II.The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $4,595,936.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $4,810,772. This represents a 4.65% increase over the previous year.

III.The debt service and public building property taxes extended for 2016 were $603,563.

The proposed debt service and public building property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $571,808. This represents a 5.26% decrease over the previous year.

IV.The total property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $5,200,464.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $5,382,580.

This represents a 3.50% increase over the previous year.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE Cathy Haley Village Clerk Published in RBLandmark 11/8/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17152583 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of COHLER BUSINESS RESEARCH with the business located at: 9106 SHERMAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JAMES COHLER 9106 SHERMAN AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside, Illinois will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, 60546 on the Tentative Annual Budget for the 2018 fiscal year of the Village of Riverside, Illinois, commencing January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.

The Tentative Annual Budget will be available for public inspection on and after, November 3, 2017 at the Finance Department of the Village of Riverside, Illinois, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, 60546 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for any day being a legal holiday.

Disabled persons needing assistance to attend said hearing should contact the Office of the Village Clerk before the hearing by calling (708) 447-2700.

Said hearing may be continued without further notice except as required by the Illinois Open Meeting Act. The tentative annual budget may be further revised and passed without any further notice or hearing.

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS By: Cathy Haley Village Clerk Published in RB Landmark 11/8/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152450 on October 18, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of MARENGO PUBLISHING with the business located at: 1332 MARENGO AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DAVID HUDSON 1332 MARENGO AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17152474 on October 19, 2017.

Under the Assumed Business Name of THE OAK PARK HANDYMAN SERVICES with the business located at: 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: AARON JOHNSON 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.ROSA MORGADO A/K/A ROSA MARIA MORGADO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004003 921 25TH AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, 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 921 25TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-15-105-0020000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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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 14-17-03252.

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. 14-17-03252 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004003 TJSC#: 37-8308 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 Friday, December 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-228-025-0000; 15-10228-026-0000.

Commonly known as 112 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0535.

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East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13356.

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. 2120-13356 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03151 TJSC#: 37-8434 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Plaintiff, -v.LOVIE WALTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004726 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, 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 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-125-0080000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN A S S E T- B A C K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9; Plaintiff, vs.

MAE FOWLER A/K/A MAE H. FOWLER; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; JEFF FOWLER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAE FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFF FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11048 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE FOR GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. HOME EQUITY LOAN PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 1999-HE1; Plaintiff, vs.

MAE COLLINS; ROSS T. COLLINS; WEST SUBURBAN N E I G H B O R H O O D PRESERVATION AGENCY; FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Defendants, 17 CH 6468 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, December 7, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-321-023-0000.

Commonly known as 2014 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED, DUANE HORNE, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF EMMA J. HORNE AKA EMMA HORNE, DECEASED Defendants 17 CH 03151 1534 MORRIS AVENUE BERKELEY, IL 60163 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, 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 1534 MORRIS AVENUE, BERKELEY, IL 60163 Property Index No. 15-08-112-0500000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $119,102.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the

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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 14-17-03677.

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. 14-17-03677 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004726 TJSC#: 37-8463 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082934.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082934 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 5564 TJSC#: 37-8509 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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ENRIQUE HERRERA, ELIZABETH HERRERA, VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 17 CH 006445

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 14-17-04584.

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. 14-17-04584 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 006445 TJSC#: 37-8499 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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interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-033522 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065809

hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02585.

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. 14-17-02585 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002969 TJSC#: 37-8620 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ORAPIN CHELMOWSKI, KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION A/K/A KING ARTHUR CONDOMINIUM II NORTHLAKE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 5564 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2 Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2017, 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 15 KING ARTHUR COURT, UNIT 2, Northlake, IL 60164Property Index No. 12-30-402-052-1002.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $116,589.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.-

3537 N. ERNST STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 2017, 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 3537 N. ERNST STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-21-326-0040000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D.; Plaintiff, vs.

RODOLFO RODRIGUEZ; MARIA G. VASQUEZ AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 24070 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 Monday, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-128-011-0000.

Commonly known as 1521 N. 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. GALLARDO, MICHELE A. GALLARDO, CITY OF NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 17 CH 002969 112 S. CARYL AVENUE NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2017, 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 112 S. CARYL AVENUE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 Property Index No. 15-05-112-0150000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.JEAN HORNE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 06350 436 23RD AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial

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Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2017, 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 436 23RD AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-10-301-0220000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $106,803.43.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13572.

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. 2120-13572 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06350 TJSC#: 37-7651 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, 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 14-12-04985.

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. 14-12-04985 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 034032 TJSC#: 37-8834 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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except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079640.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079640 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 7543 TJSC#: 37-8538 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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DREW AKA GWENDOLYN R. DREW AKA GWENDOLYN ROSS DREW; WILLIAM ROSS; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; JOHN LYDON SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 3512 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, December 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-434-055-0000.

Commonly known as 826 South 13th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & 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. F16110226 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066710

ance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4118.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-4118 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 14894 TJSC#: 37-9303 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 BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOSE TABANO A/K/A JOSE TABANO JR. A/K/A JOSE LOPEZ TABANO Defendants 12 CH 034032 2710 REUTER STREET FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, 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 2710 REUTER STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-407-060.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SPRINGLEAF HOME EQUITY, INC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF GLORIA J. MELEK A/K/ A GLORIA J. JONES, DECEASED, JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLORIA J. MELEK A/K/A GLORIA J. JONES, DECEASED, VERDINE M. MELEK, ROYETTA MELEK, MANOR CARE OF HINSDALE IL, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 16 CH 7543 221 ZUELKE DRIVE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2017, 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 221 ZUELKE DRIVE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-203-0250000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $33,235.23.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem,

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

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GWENDOLYN ROSS-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.BULICE R. CLAYTON Defendants 16 CH 14894 129 S. 14TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 2017, 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 129 S. 14TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-231-0130000 Vol. 161.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $128,907.47.

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 bal-

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WILLIAM CAMA See more pho of Vision bats during the the village, other businesses, RGO/Staff Photog especially tos on page No Gloves Nati are asking, Playgroup time is here. Here being the library. he other hand, are practically unheard of in the Chicago the th rapher bar owners 5.

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“Wh onal Tournam Happy birthday to Dyonne Scheiwe, Evelyn Rose Os-Bar and bar/ in area arre and are unlikely to be found around here. Other dis” restaurant ent, which took born, President Barack Obama, Ashley Ernst, Sandy and Martin mosquitos develop in stagnant water. Many ase ease-carrying ea like Sorice belie owners li place at The Boy, Briana Balsavich, Barbara Sullivan, Dan Giers, breeding sites can be found right around home. oten potential po available ve that mak Mathey, Ted Hosty Park on Satu David Stahlke, James Childs, Betty Schulz, Flynn for their ri of old tires, wheelbarrows, clogged rain gutters, Get Geet rid ing rday. vide busi Sullivan, Vogel, Logan Wagner, Roger Grant, Janet and the villa o gamblin nesses waading pools. Throw away all trash that can hildr children’s ch g ge over Dylan Rozmus, and T.J. Janopoulos. o all. The would help both change birdbath water, and stock ponds with w old water, hold ho busi busi ness Grams.

Tim y believe Happy anniversary to Peggy and ness owners and or other surface breeding fish. goldfish go the push residents out of the On Aug. 12 at 10:39 a.m., you can learn a lot about textile by some to village is ■ Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolat the library. You’ll practice spinning, carding, making m unwarranted keep video gamblin mov teacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and ae to put the and dying raw wool. This activity is for kids 6 and under. g , and issue to a was host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She villa Registration is encouraged since space is limited. Stories binding refe they oppose the ge council, born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighrendum whe will be told as the textile working is ongoing. Remember, Sorice, who they believe, shou n the borhood when it was a great time to be young.

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elcome to sisters, Olivia and Ashley, who have moved to Forest Park from Elmwood Park. Olivia is a mental health worker at MacNeal Hospital. Her sister, Ashley is

equally involved with mental health since she works at a Dairy Queen. There is supposed to be a picture of these lovely young ladies somewhere, but unfortunately I am unable to locate it. Maybe next week.

For your gardening needs, remember Empowering Gardens, 7730 W. Madison St. This garden shop is a 501c(3) nonprofit Illinois corporation. With the support of patrons, this community retail garden center (and soon-to-be gift shop) will create job opportunities for people with disabilities.

You can visit the garden center or mail a check to Empowering Gardens Inc., P.O. Box 2161, Oak Park, 60303. You’re invited to visit subscribe to Talk of the town their website and their monthly gardening tips. You are also invited to “like” them on Facebook. You couldn’t spend your garden money in a better place.

Another jewel in the crown of Forest Park is our outstanding library. On Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. our local author and historian (and Forest Park Review columnist), John Rice, will examine the June 22, 1918 train tragedy that killed so many circus animals and performers. Have you etery?? seen the circus graves at Woodlawn cemetery? uidee The two stone elephants guide he th you to the section where the people are buried.

A timely pamphlet at the library discusses mosquitos and mosquitohern orth borne diseases found in northern phlet amp Illinois. An informative pamphlet P ark Public is available at the Forest Park cusseed in Library. Some diseases discussed us, Viru the pamphlet are West Nilee Virus, s,, quitos, which cycles between mosquitos, humans and other animals. Crows and blue jays are especially vulnerable, as are eagles. Several years ago the virus exploded in our area and blue jays and crows are still rarely seen. Such plagues as malaria and yellow fever, on

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