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Di Febo seeks grant to help fund music park If successful, $50K could pay for engineering and architectural study By JOHN RICE
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uring this season of giving, Ralph Di Febo is trying to land a big gift for Forest Park. Di Febo has sent a proposal to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation seeking $50,000 in seed money to fund feasibility studies to build a park and music venue on the Altenheim property. He is vying with other applicants to win the foundation’s 2017 Big Idea Competition. The panel is soliciting ideas that would positively impact the area, transform the community and perhaps put a near west suburb on the map as a national leader. Di Febo sent a proposal to the foundation last year. It didn’t win but received an Honorable Mention. This year’s proposal carries more weight, as it contains a letter from Mayor Anthony Calderone supporting the idea of building a “mini-Ravinia” on the property. Mayor Calderone is proposing that the village’s Civic Center Authority float a bond issue to finance the project. Di Febo noted that this was exactly how River Forest paid for the construction of its community center. “It’s a tried and true plan,” he said. There’s another wrinkle about this proposal. Last year, Di Febo partnered with the Forest Park Kiwanis Club to apply for the grant. This year, he is joining forces with the Historical Society of Forest See DI FEBO on page 10
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A SINCERE APPLIANCE PATCH: The Forest Park Review’s Joyce Minich, dressed as Linus, reacts to the crowd in the Grand Appliance window during the Holiday Walk on Friday night. Snoopy slept through it all. See full story and more photos on pages 4,5 and 10.
D209 board votes to streamline architect hiring process Divided board casts a 4-3 vote on how much input to seek By JACKIE GLOSNIAK Contributing Reporter
In yet another clash — both personal and policy related — the Proviso Town-
ship High Schools Board of Education ended last week’s special meeting divided on how to handle selecting a new architecture firm. In the end, the board majority chose to make the selection
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The remarkable benefits of taking naps
n my exhaustive study, The History of Sleep, I devoted an entire chapter to the development of the nap. I described how the nap was first tested on kids and cats before being approved for adults. When I was a kid, though, I had so much energy, I could barely sleep at night, let alone doze during daylight. I mistakenly thought sleep was a waste of time. Now as an adult, naps are my favorite pastime. My wife introduced me to the Sunday nap when we were dating. The routine was to go to church in the morning, eat an enormous meal at noon and spend the rest of the afternoon sleeping it off — before going back to church in the evening. The first Sunday this happened, I wondered why everyone had gone back to bed, but I soon learned to embrace the Sunday nap. Then my wife demonstrated the after-work nap. This also seemed like a good idea. When I lost my full-time job, I feared that I no longer qualified for the after-work nap. But what if I accomplish something monumental, like sweeping out the garage,
All clear One of the village Bobcats renews one of Forest Park’s most venerated (and appreciated) municipal traditions: plowing the sidewalks, this one after the first snowfall of the winter on Sunday.
JOHN RICE
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patriotic, try grabbing some more time in the sack. If we could just get 6-7 hours of shuteye a day, we could save the country $226 billion.
tightening a doorknob, or mailing a letter? After such exertions, I can hear the couch calling. Next, I took up the afterdinner nap. It’s much easier to sleep when you’re full. I know it sounds like I spend most of my day unconscious, but I’m napping for a very serious cause. A recent article in the Washington Post bore the alarming headline: “Americans don’t sleep enough, and it’s costing us $411 billion.” Sleep deprivation is driving us further into debt. Most of these costs are due to a lack of productivity on the part of sleepy workers. We miss over a million workdays a year, due to disease, depression and fatigue that result from lack of sleep. Ten percent of us even die due to these ailments, which really cuts down on our productivity. So if you’re truly patriotic, try grabbing some more time in the sack. If we could just get 6-7 hours of shuteye a day, we could save the country $226 billion. But financial loss aside, we’d be less crabby, have more energy, and our brains would work more efficiently. Naps reboot the brain. They keep us from getting burned out.
They relieve stress and lower our chance of having a heart attack. However, even though 96 percent of us feel drowsy during the day, naps are not for everyone. For insomniacs, naps could be downright harmful. Others don’t like the temporary grogginess of waking up from a nap. However, I’m going to follow the example of countless successful people and continue to take naps. I’ve been experimenting with the after-lunch nap but lapsing into a full food coma might be extreme. We want to rest our brains, not flat-line all brain activity. Still, I will continue to explore the limits of sleep and take heart from the alltime champion: Rip Van Winkle. Now there was a lazy guy. Even when he was awake, Rip avoided hard work. His house was falling apart and his wife nagged him to fix it. But the people in the community loved Van Winkle for the stories he told. He certainly had a good one, after he passed out from alcohol and woke up with a long beard. Best of all, Rip fell asleep during the reign of crazy King George III and woke up during the administration of the great George Washington. Doesn’t that sound ideal? Set the alarm for 2020! ■ 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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Holiday Walk is a team effort Business people reflect on the annual Christmas season mood-enhancer By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Asked who won the Best Window award during the annual Holiday Walk on Madison St. last Friday evening, Laurie Kokenes, executive director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, chose to emphasize cooperation instead of competition. “We’ve come to realize,” she said, “that every shop participating is a winner. The live windows are what make the Chamber’s
Holiday Walk so unique. By the effort they put into it, it’s evident that the merchants ‘get it.’ There was something happening in almost every shop — homemade cupcakes, face painting, activities and crafts, local music students playing for the crowd and so much more. Augie Aleksy even had a live choir dressed in period costumes in his window singing Medieval and Renaissance madrigals.” Kokenes also had praise for village government as well as the merchants. She
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STOREFRONTS: Singers carol in front of Shanahan’s in downtown Forest Park during the annual Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows on Friday. (Left) Charlie Brown and the gang were part of the display at Grand Appliance. (Below) Cassidy Brown hams it up at Brown Cow Ice Cream.
Final days for the Roosevelt Road TIF district Ending comes with collection of 2016 taxes next year By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter
The curtain on Forest Park’s initial tax increment financing (TIF) district is starting to close. On Dec. 1, the village made the final payment on the $5,765,000 bond issued to finance the TIF, which was created in 1993 to help finance construction of the Walmart at 1300 Desplaines Ave. The TIF itself will expire following collection of 2016 tax revenue next year. The 15-year bond was issued in 2002. The TIF was established in September 1993 but the village did not start collecting tax revenue for the district until the following year. The TIF district originally encompassed the entire Forest Park Mall Plaza but was separated into just
the Walmart property in 2002 when the Roosevelt/Hannah TIF was established. TIF is a tool that Illinois lawmakers gave local governments in 1977 to help them restore their most run-down areas or jumpstart economically sluggish parts of town. With this tool, financially strapped local governments can make the improvements they need, such as new roads or new sewers, and provide incentives to attract businesses or help existing businesses expand, without tapping into general funds or raising taxes. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said tax revenue for the TIF will continue to accumulate until the TIF expires, at which time the funds will become available for use in the planned Roosevelt Road improvements.
pointed out that the village splits the cost of decorating the main business thoroughfare with the Chamber and also puts up the Christmas tree in Constitution Court. McAdam Landscaping is the third player in the partnership. “McAdam does an amazing job choosing and installing the beautiful live and lighted garlands and wreaths on Madison St.,” Kokenes said. “We’ve had countless compliments on the holiday décor.” The Chamber’s primary mission is to promote business, of course. Erik Fjelstand, a vice president at Forest Park National Bank and a member of the Chamber board of directors, said the event did just that.
“Our informal surveys of the crowd,” he noted, “found that it was a mix of people from Forest Park and the surrounding villages, along with quite a few people from Chicago and other more distant suburbs. Besides promoting business, the Holiday Walk seems to lift the spirits of many of the residents of the village with small-town charm. “It’s always a treat to walk around during the event and feel the spirit on the street,” Kokenes said. “This year it seemed that the positive vibe on the street was at an all-time high, so much excitement at Santa’s arrival and children singing Christmas songs while walking with their family.”
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Rob McAdam, vice president of McAdam Landscaping and also on the Chamber board of directors, shared a story that captures how the Holiday Walk combines the promotion of business with the creation of a fairy tale atmosphere. “I met a young woman from the North Side of Chicago,� he said, “who was waiting for the carriage ride with her child. She said the Forest Park Holiday Walk was the highlight of her family’s year and the perfect kickoff to the Christmas season, that she comes every year, and that Forest Park ‘is the best place around.’� Kokenes was grateful to every shop and restaurant that participated. “Each business,� she declared, “is a star that makes Madison Street shine brightly.�
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Concert of Lessons and Carols Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church: Welcome the holiday season with a special concert of Christmas readings and carols performed by St. John’s adult and children’s choirs. Reception with Christmas cookies and spiced cider will immediately follow.
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CALENDAR EVENTS
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Park District of Forest Park: Come and be whisked away to a winter wonderland with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children will enjoy breakfast with their families and get to meet Santa. Please bring your own camera to take pictures. Register early because spots are limited. Residents $9 per person/non-residents $15 per person.
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. Email calendar@wjinc.com.
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Through Dec. 10, deliver hope and love at the Park District of Forest Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 7-10 p.m. Park administration building. This month’s open mic features piano accompanist, Mark Drop off a wrapped shoebox Burnell, who coordinates the evening and will play any music (top and bottom wrapped you bring. When you arrive, give Mark your name and he’ll separately so it can open easily) add you to the performance list. Each performer sings one with personal items for women song at a time. If you stay and enjoy the other singers, living in shelters. The items should you will get a chance to sing a few times. be similar to what you might give your mom or sister, and bring comfort and love to the women. For more information, visit/www.shoeboxprojectusa.org.
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BIG WEEK Holiday Cheer Concert Speed4Sarah Concert
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m., Forest Park Public Library: Award-winning Patti Ecker will perform holiday song favorites, along with some Olde English gems. More info at 708-689-6125 or visit www.fppl.org/events. 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., FitzGerald’s Nightclub: A concert and silent auction to support ALS TDI and the Young Faces of ALS (www.yfals.com), including Sarah Coglianese, a young mother, Oak Park native and OPRF High School grad who contracted ALS in her 30s. Live music will be provided by Nasty Snacks, Sam Lewis, Wes Cichosz, and Eric Lambert. $20 in advance, $25 day of the concert. Speed4Sarah’s goal is to raise awareness of ALS through the stories and faces of those who are living with the disease. http://www.speed4sarah.com/ speed4sarah.donations@gmail.com. FitzGerald’s, 6615 W Roosevelt Rd. Berwyn.
Chamber Holiday Luncheon
Baby & Kids Clothing & Toy Swap
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 11:30, Park District of Forest Park: Gathering time from 11:30 to noon, lunch served at noon at the administration building, 7501 W. Harrison St. Monetary and non-perishable food donations for the Forest Park Food Pantry will be collected. $25 per person, check, cash or charge at the door. Please RSVP by Dec. 9 to info@exploreforestpark.com.
Saturday, Dec. 10 & 11, all day, Forest Park Public Library: The library’s annual family free-cycling event for gently used clothing and toys returns. Shop for free this weekend. A toy or clothes donation is not required to participate but donations will be accepted through the end of the day on Sunday. Come by anytime on Saturday or Sunday. Jackson Boulevard and Desplaines Avenue. This year the Park District of Forest Park will hold its 13th Annual Holiday Home Makeover Contest. The best decorated houses in Forest Park will receive free pool passes for up to four family members. On Dec. 15, the park district staff will serve as judges, and drive through the village to determine the winners. Factors being considered Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Forest Park Middle School Cafetorium: are: curb appeal, creativity, use of theme, place, use of yard and house, 925 Beloit Ave. Call 708-366-5742 for more information. and originality. Families may win every three years.
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Several hurt in Desplaines Ave. crash Driver of stolen vehicle eludes police capture By THOMAS VOGEL PHoto by Jill wagner
SHOOTING SUSPECT: Forest Park and Chicago police question the driver of a Ford Explorer on Circle Ave, Dec. 4. The driver, a Forest Park resident was arrested following a “road rage” incident in Chicago.
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Forest Park man charged in Chicago shooting A 60-year-old Forest Park man is being held at Cook County Jail on felony weapons charges after he was allegedly involved in a shooting incident in Chicago on the morning of Dec. 4. According to the report, Chicago police broadcast over police radio that a shooting had occurred in the vicinity of Laramie Avenue and Roosevelt Road about 8:50 a.m. and the offending vehicle was a black pickup truck registered to a Forest Park resident. Forest Park police, stationed at Harlem Avenue and Roosevelt Road, observed the vehicle alleged to have been involved in the incident, a black Ford Explorer, traveling westbound on Roosevelt Road and an officer pulled the vehicle over on Circle Avenue. The driver, identified as James A. Palermo, reportedly had a revolver in a pocket holster inside his right pants pocket and police also reported recovering several spent shell casings and a knife from his other pants pocket. Palermo reportedly admitted being involved in a “road rage” incident in Chicago, but he denied displaying or firing the revolver. Chicago police did not provide any details about the incident. A judge set Palermo’s bond at $250,000, and he remains at Cook County Jail awaiting a Dec. 12 court date in Chicago.
Garage burglaries ■■A resident of the 900 block of Lathrop Avenue reported that, between noon on Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 2, someone had attempted to pry open the service door to the garage to gain entry. Police reported observing marks on the door and door frame indicating someone may have used a screwdriver to force open the door. No entry appeared to have been gained to the garage. ■■A resident of the 900 block of Ferdinand
Avenue reported that, between 6:30 and 11 p.m. on Nov. 30, someone entered her garage and ransacked a vehicle parked there but apparently did not take any of the many items of value that were inside. ■■Police responded to a residence in the 900 block of Ferdinand Avenue after a resident called to report that during the overnight hours of Nov. 30-Dec. 1 someone had broken into his garage. Police observed that the offender had pried open the side service door to gain entry and removed tools valued at about $4,000.
Vehicle break-in A 38-year-old woman called police on Nov. 29 to report that between 3 and 3:30 p.m., someone had entered her unlocked 2012 Chevy Impala, which was parked in the lot at Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave., and rifled through the interior. No items appeared to be missing from the vehicle, but the driver’s side door was left ajar.
Car theft A 22-year-old man contacted Forest Park police on Nov. 29 about 5:50 p.m. to report that his 2006 Hyundai sedan, which he’d parked in the 7600 block of Roosevelt Road at 3 p.m., was gone. The victim also stated he could not locate his wallet or keys and that he might have dropped them by mistake in the area where he parked the car.
Turn it down already Police reported that steps are being taken to evict a 36-year-old woman from her apartment in the 7400 block of Washington Street after neighbors have filed numerous complaints of her playing excessively loud mu-
sic, with police ticketing her multiple times for the offense. Officers responded to the woman’s apartment building twice during the early morning hours of Dec. 2. At 1:45 a.m., the responding officer reported that he knocked on the woman’s door for several minutes before slipping a citation under the door. The officer reported it was the sixth time he personally had written a ticket for loud noise at that apartment. Police returned about 3:20 a.m. for a second complaint from the apartment. The occupant again refused to open the door, according to police, who explained to the complainant that efforts were under way to evict the offending tenant.
Check fraud Forest Park police reported that an unknown man selected two books for purchase at Centuries and Sleuths, 7419 Madison St., on Nov. 29 and paid for the $39.59 bill with what appeared to be a $100 traveler’s check. After being given $60.41 change, the man left the store. Later the victim attempted to redeem the traveler’s check at a bank but learned it was counterfeit. The offender was described as a white male, about 50 years old, standing 5-foot-10, with a stocky build and having longer straight blond/gray hair. The same man reportedly also attempted to purchase items with a traveler’s check elsewhere on Madison Street. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Nov. 27-Dec. 4, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.
—Compiled by Bob Uphues
Contributing Reporter
A man suspected of vehicular robbery in Chicago remains at large and possibly armed after escaping capture by Forest Park police following a vehicle pursuit that ended when the suspect crashed into another car in the 1400 block of Desplaines Avenue on Monday night. Forest Park police on Dec. 5 at around 7:20 p.m. reported a slowing moving car heading westbound on Harvard Avenue. When an officer ran a computer check of the license plate, he discovered the car had been reported stolen in the 700 block of Ogden Avenue in Chicago in an aggravated robbery involving a handgun. Officers trailed the vehicle as it turned onto Desplaines Avenue. More Forest Park units arrived and attempted to surround the car in the 7-Eleven parking lot at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Desplaines. The driver of the stolen vehicle then fled south on Desplaines Avenue, struck a squad car, veered into northbound oncoming traffic and crashed into another car in the 1400 block of Desplaines, just south of the Walmart, police reported. No Forest Park officers were injured, according to Police Chief Thomas Aftanas, who said he did not know the extent of injuries to the driver of the second car. The stolen vehicle had 6 occupants, ranging in age from 14 to 18. The driver reportedly crawled from the crashed car and fled into the nearby cemetery. Officers stayed at the crash site and the suspect remains at large, possibly armed with a handgun. The other five passengers were taken to area hospitals and may or may not be charged in the coming days. Four of the passengers, including the driver, have Chicago addresses; the two others are from Forest Park. “They shouldn’t worry,” Aftanas said, referring to Forest Park residents worried about being in danger. “I doubt [the driver] is still in Forest Park.” Chicago police detectives are handling the investigation, Aftanas said.
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D209 ARCHITECTS How to hire a new firm from page 1 Math and Science Academy to hear from Superintendent Jesse Rodriguez regarding where the district currently stands in the selection process and to vote on moving forward. Rodriguez explained that the process started last year, and he presented the board with completed requests for qualifications and matrixes utilized per the request of some school board members who formed an
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ed by 11 firms using guidelines provided by the board, Rodriguez presented information to allow the board to make a decision. “The intent for tonight is to review the
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requests for qualifications and the matrix, which is in line with the request for qualifications,” Rodriguez said. But board member Claudia Medina expressed concern that building managers and other administrators were not available at the meeting for questions on the matrix, which was the exact reason she and fellow board members Ned Wagner and Theresa Kelly wanted to further review the selection process. Rodriguez explained that with the completed questionnaires, there were two options the board could take to move along with hiring. The first option, which Rodriguez called “Scenario A,” would include three board meetings (two additional plus that evening’s meeting) to further discuss matters. Rodriguez said board members would review the 11 firms, and the administration would crunch the numbers, ranking the firms, and selecting the top six firms for interview. Following interviews, the board would then select their top three picks and then rank from there to reach a conclusion. “Scenario B” would require four meetings total and would involve a more extensive process, with board members and administrators coming together for one day to determine the rankings, followed by three meetings for interviews and discussion, leading to finalist selections. “[The process] does require a lot of work and time of you, but I think for the sake of keeping this going, I can explain the documents we have here so that everyone is aware,” Rodriguez said. “Then, as a board, you can engage in discussion about how you will move forward.” Having interested firms fill out extensive questionnaires was done by the request of board members and the advisory committee using categories Rodriguez said were completely aligned with the requests for qualifications. “Moving forward, my recommendation to you is to use this rating scale,” he said. Medina, however, said neither scenario would be inclusive of the work and input that people outside of the board and administration provided in earlier discussions regarding the hiring. “This work has already been completed extensively and exhaustively,” she said, “and I think that to not allow the courtesy to the rest of the people who participated, gave their time, volunteered their time, who have studied this extensively — to not participate in this is offensive and gives us a complete lack of knowledge and moving forward blindly.” Medina said it seemed frivolous to disregard the opinions of people other than board members when making a decision that will affect the entire district. “There’s some of us that have already read all of these proposals,” she said. “We’ve had this material since March of last year. I think we’ve been given ample time to go through this.” Board President Teresa McKelvy disagreed with Medina, saying the process would start to become too convoluted if
Forest Park Review, December 7, 2016 people not formally appointed to serve the district were involved. “To be honest with you, when you start incorporating a lot of people, it starts to become confusing,” McKelvy said. “This is information that we can read [and] dissect ourselves.” When Medina said she disagreed, McKelvy replied, “That’s fine. I gave you your time to talk, please give me my time to talk. For the most part, being aligned with things in the past, we didn’t bring in administrators.” McKelvy said she preferred Scenario A to move the process forward. “This gives us three opportunities to go through the information and decide what we want to do. With Scenario B, this brings in additional meetings once we start incorporating other people. I do believe this is something we can handle. I think we can do this without administrators and FOP input.” Board member Theresa Kelly sided with Medina, saying she didn’t want to neglect the opinions of other administrators and the public. “It’s very hard for board members to come to meetings and schedule anything,” Kelly said. “Our time should be on children — that’s what we’re here for; to make sure children are learning and not architects.” Board secretary Brian Cross struck back, saying that Kelly had spent unnecessary Carriage-5x5-5.qxp
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Proviso Math and Science Academy time at previous board meetings discussing the issue. “You’ve spent 45 percent of our board meetings asking questions every single meeting for four months on architects,” he said. McKelvy said that all board members should be involved but not the public. “I do feel like the board can do this work,” she said.
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Medina said, “You want to find an architect that’s going to work the best for the district, but … you want no input from the administration and no input from the people actually doing the repair and maintenance?” McKelvy said that Medina and a few other board members did not totally seek the opinion of all other board members when holding advisory committee meetings with outsiders. “We were not aware of that committee and you know it,” she said. File photo Kelly said, “Everyone was aware of it so you can stop that.” At the end of the discussions, board members McKelvy, Daniel Adams, Brian Cross and Kevin McDermott cast votes for Scenario A. “To me, this is business as usual for Proviso,” Kelly said following the vote. Before calling to adjourn, McKelvy said, “How is this business as usual when this is a committee of the whole? I believe this is work that the board of education can do.”
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from page 1 Park, using their 501c3 status to be eligible for the competition. He sees the partnership as a good fit for developing a historic piece of property. The deadline for filing the proposal was Nov. 15. On Feb. 22, Di Febo and the other applicants will give presentations to the panel at The Wire in Berwyn. If Di Febo wins the grant, he believes the $50,000 could be used for engineering and architectural plans. He has noted a groundswell of support for the project among local residents at the public presentations he has given this year. The plan is also receiving support from village leaders, in particular commissioners Tom Mannix and Joe Byrnes. Ralph Di Febo Mayor Calderone favors the formation of an ad hoc committee to further study the half in Forest Park and that it would great proposal. Di Febo said it would be important for both communities. for the committee to hear all Di Febo has so many sides, particularly from those ideas for the venue buzzopposed to the project. He noted ing in his head, he wakes that some of the residents of up in the middle of the The Grove fear the venue would night and writes them clog their community with traf trafdown. He was thinking fic. However, Di Febo is proposthat, aside from public ing that no concert-goers will money, they would also be allowed to enter The Grove do aggressive fundraising on Van Buren Street. Only foot from private foundations. traffic would be allowed from He envisioned some grassMadison Street. roots fundraising as well So far, he hasn’t gotten any by allowing residents to complaints about the impact purchase memorial bricks of live music on the commuto line the walking path. nity. He has been consulting “Forest Parkers are crawith the Talaske Group, the zy about bricks,” he noted. RALPH DI FEBO Oak Park-based engineers who “Their names would be on Visionary designed the sound system for the bricks and they would Millennium Park. He believes be part of the legacy of a delayed music system, with the community.” speakers overhead, would mitiA venue that would put gate sound affecting nearby Forest Park on the map as residents. a national leader, he said, would certainly be Di Febo has also been consulting with a lasting legacy. music promoters. They have told him how money could be saved on “big ticket items” like the stage. They suggested a stage could be trucked in, like the Cubs did for their celebration at Grant Park. Forest Park Review Even without a concert venue, the value of property would be improved by the 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 changes Di Febo is proposing. These include E-mail: ktrainor@wjinc.com demolishing the decrepit buildings on the Fax: 708-524-0047 property, improving access and drainage Please include name, address and and constructing a half-mile walking path. daytime phone number for verification. The path would have a permeable surface of crushed granite that would be kind to the feet and good for drainage and the environment. He believes the creation of a park and music venue would not just benefit Forest Park. It would be a boon to Oak Park and other communities that could use access to more green space. With the park being so close to public transportation, it wouldn’t create traffic woes. Di Febo noted that he has lived half his life in River Forest and the other
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veryone likes to spruce up their homess for the holidays – whether that meanss adding some new candles to the menorah or putting a Fraser Fir in the living room. When your home is not an average home, but a bona fide landmark, holiday decorating can take on a whole new significance. From traditional decorations to over-the-top displays, a few local spots are sharing their decorating with the public this year. ar. At Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio in Oak Park, the exterior of the home is decoratedd with garland draping the doors. Wright’s signature ure urns at both the entrance to the home on Forest A Avenue andd the entrance to the studio on Chicago Avenue are planted with a combination of red and green foliage, such as evergreen branches,
red dogwood, berries and pine cones. Andrea Brown, senior manager public relations Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, notes that interior decorations are based on interviews with dec Wright’s children. “In the Children’s W Playroom, there is a twelve-foot Christmas tree, decorated with handmade ornaments, popcorn and cranberries strung with a needle and thread and other ornaments typical of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. IIn other parts of the house, holiday decorations reflect Frank Lloyd Wright’s de connection with the surrounding natural conn environment. He would have brought in cuttings environ colorful plants growing in nearby fields.” from colorfu The Cheney Mansion in Oak Park is full of the holiday See DECK THE HALLS on page 6
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spirit for the entire month of December. Susan Crane, Cheney Mansion Operations and Special Events Supervisor, started the decorating just before Thanksgiving. “We deck the halls from top to bottom. Most decorations are on the first floor, with touches on the second and third floors as well. We have different organizations help with the decorating, from Westgate Florist to the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest.” Inside, the home has seven to eight trees each year, and the Oak Park Conservatory provides the greenery outdoors for the window boxes. For a completely over-thetop decorating sensation, head over to the Brookfield Cheney Mansion Zoo for Holiday Magic, on Saturdays and Sundays December 10-11, and 17-18 and Monday, December 26- Saturday, December 31. Now celebrating its thirty-fifth year, the holiday festival boasts over one million sparkling lights, a polar lights show, a forty-one foot talking tree, carolers and ice carvers.
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Ashley Cox is a Culinary Arts graduate and personal chef specializing in sustainable, plant-based food, special diets, and holistic living. She worked as a Raw Vegan Chef for ASHLEY two years in the Chicago COX Suburbs where she discovered her passion for vegan cuisine and taught raw food classes. She resides in Forest Park and enjoys yoga, exploring Chicago, traveling, and cooking for anyone who enjoys a fresh healthy meal. Her philosophy is eat pure, eat simple, and listen to your body, because when you nourish your body, you nourish your soul! You can find her recipes & kitchen coaching services at thenakedfoodlife.com.
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1 ½ c ground mixed nuts (or one kind of nut will work) 1 ½ c ground almonds or almond flour Pinch salt and cinnamon 3 tbsp Yearbook maple syrup 3 tbsp coconut oil
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Add the first 3 ingredients to a food processor and mix for a few seconds. Add the wet ingredients and blend until a dough forms. Add a bit more coconut oil if it is too dry. Press into the bottom of an 8x8 square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Filling Ingredients: ½ c almond or cashew butter 1 ⁄3 c Yearbook maple syrup, room temperature 2 tbsp coconut sugar, or to taste 1 ⁄3 c melted coconut oil 1 ½ c pumpkin puree (take a big spoonful off the top of the can, then use what’s left) 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax mixed with 6 tbsp water) Seeds from ½ vanilla bean, or 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ c almond flour (pulse almonds in a food processor until a flour forms, sift if desired) 2 tsp tapioca starch or 1 tbsp arrowroot ¼ tsp sea salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Method: Blend pumpkin, maple syrup, coconut oil, flax eggs, spices, and vanilla in a food processor or high speed blender until smooth. Add dry ingredients to processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into crust. Bake for 25-28 minutes at 325 degrees or until the center is not quite set. It should have a little “wiggle” when you move the pan. Let cool. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting. Serve chilled. Garnish with coconut whipped cream or chocolate sauce, if desired. Tip: I make pie recipes as bars for easier cutting and better portions control. It’s a lot easier to cut a small square than a sliver of pie. Eating bite-size desserts means you can try a little of everything!
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ith only a few weeks left before the holidays, the chase for the perfect gift is on. While the internet may offer a wide range of options, shopping locally is not only good for your community, but it is good for your soul. Whether you are looking for a special gift for that special someone or want to give a unique experience that goes above and beyond, shopping locally can provide a gift experience that truly captures the spirit of the season. Laurie Kokenes, Executive Director of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development, points out that shopping locally is a key to keeping a community vibrant, all twelve months of the year. “We’ve all seen the typical list of reasons to shop locally, but the most important reason is pretty simple. If we want our community to continue to develop, we have to offer something that other communities don’t. We can’t simply say ‘shop locally’ and keep our economy vibrant. We have to take the time and the money to support local businesses during the holiday season and beyond.” Forest Park’s unique blend of businesses enables residents to do all
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he holiday season is all about gift giving, and if you’re lucky, gift receiving. Local bakeries are busy preparing a wide range of holiday-themed treats. Whether you are looking for that perfect gift or need something for your own table, there is sure to be something unique at these local spots. At Flur in Riverside, owner and pastry chef Adriana Saldana-Meadath has been cooking up gluten free goodies for three years. During the holidays, she says that her 100% gluten free baked goods often grace the table for holiday meals. From bourbon pecan pie to buttermilk biscuits, she helps create a festive meal. Gift items such as sugar cookies and gingerbread are great to bring to a holiday party or to satisfy a sweet tooth at home. A perennial favorite are Flur’s macarons which are sold separately or in gift boxes of six, twelve and twenty-four. Saldana-Meadath says she prepares a special holiday gift packs as well. “The macarons sell like crazy. We have twelve standard flavors, and we also do a twelve days of Christmas box set, which includes flavors associated with Christmas like gingerbread and candy cane.”
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"The macarons sell like crazy. We have twelve standard flavors, and we also do a twelve days of Christmas box set."
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Flur, Riverside visiting or calling the shop. “Some of the pies on our menu include cranberry apple spice, heirloom apple with a double crust, Valrhona chocolate peppermint cream and salted maple custard.” Spilt Milk will offer an assortment of baked holiday cookies for pre-order, and Meg notes they will also have sliceable icebox cookies for those who want to bake at home. “We know that for many families, baking cookies at home with their families is a beloved holiday tradition. We want to offer our cookie dough for sale, so that you can still partake in that tradition with your family but save some time during a busy season by purchasing delicious, pre-made cookie dough made with artisanal and local ingredients.” The Svec sisters will work with clients for special
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e’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, and in between all his work with the elves creating Christmas joy, Santa will be making several stops in the community over the next few weeks. Here’s bearded man in your town: where you can see the bear
River Forest Join Santa by the fireside on Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River Forest Public Library. The annual holiday program will feature stories and crafts, and Santa will be available for photographs by the fireplace. This event is free to children ages 8 and under with a caregiver.
Brookfield Santa will be at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, December 10, 11, 17 and 18. Enjoy a child-friendly brunch and holiday music and take pictures with Santa. Registration for the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. seatings is available on-line at https://www.czs.org/ Brookfield-ZOO/Events/Upcoming-Events. Also at Brookfield Zoo during the Holiday Magic days on December 10, 11, 17 and 18, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos in Santa’s Workshop in the Seven Seas Underwater Viewing area.
Forest Park The Park District of Forest Park offers Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a winter wonderland with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children will enjoy breakfast with their families, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will pose for pictures. Please bring your own camera and register early at http://www.pdofp.org/breakfastwith-santa/ as spots are limited.
Oak Park On Sunday, December 11, the Santa Trolley will be at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. (www.pdop.org.) On Saturday, December 17, join Santa for cookies and cocoa at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave. from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (www.nineteenthcentury. org.) Later in the day, on Saturday, December 17, Santa Claus will be on Marion Street from noon until 3 p.m. as part of the Home for the Holidays celebration in downtown Oak Park, which includes caroling, horse-drawn sleigh rides in front of Sugar Cup trading at 110 N. Marion St. and a hospitality tent with hot cocoa. Scoville Square will host Santa Saturday, December 17th, 11am -2pm. Live music, live caroling, family craft table, pictures with Santa and his elf helpers.
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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
Animal Care League No matter how long it takes, the Animal Care League keeps an adoptable animal until we find that right loving home. We take proactive approaches to animal care and adoption as well as preventative measures to help reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. The Animal Care League provides medical treatment for over 1,000 animals each year ranging from routine vaccinations to emergency, life-saving surgery. Make a meaningful difference in the life of a homeless animal. Visit animalcareleague. org, where you can sign up to be a volunteer or donate. You can also donate your gently used items to the 2nd Chance shop, and attend one of many fun special events.
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.
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
Cluster Tutoring
The Cluster Tutoring Program is a community-based organization that provides free, one-to-one tutoring for youth in grades K through 12 from the Austin neighborhood. Our mission is to help students realize their potential through learning in an environment that strengthens the students, the tutors, and the community. The program’s emphasis is on reading as a means to academic success and the development of mentoring relationships between caring adults and youth. Tutors receive training and ongoing support. Tutoring space is donated by First United Church of Oak Park and Pine Avenue Church. To volunteer or to donate, please contact Kara Kalnitz at 773-378-5530 and visit clustertutoring.org.
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation encourages giving locally, providing donors with many ways to contribute to the sustainability and vibrancy of Oak Park and River Forest. We manage scholarships for students and provide enrichment grants for young people. We make grants to local nonprofit organizations, provide Impact Excellence seminars for them as well as manage many of their agency funds. We accept large gifts and small gifts. We work with donors to match their philanthropic interests with needs. We create spaces for donors to collectively give for impact through our Women Leaders in Philanthropy, Entrepreneur Leaders in Philanthropy and NextGen Leaders in Philanthropy Giving Groups. All of this is possible thanks to generous and thoughtful donors who value our community.
the listings in this Giving Guide. Find an organization that resonates with you. Check out their website. Consider making a donation or volunteering. Spread the word. Don’t just shop local—give Local.
www.oprfcf.org www.facebook.org/OPRFCF Twitter: community@oprfcf 708-848-1560 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204, Oak Park, IL 60301 Donate on line at: http://tinyurl.com/kf2rcnn
College Mentoring Experience Studies show that children in mentoring programs are less likely to be engage in deviant activities and relationships with parents often increase. College Mentoring Experience is a 501c3/non-for-profit community based mentoring program servicing the Austin community. Through one-on-one mentoring to at-risk students ages 11-22, CME’s focus is to provide our mentees with the resources and tools needed to get them TO and THROUGH college; providing tutoring, career exploration and life skills development as alternatives to negative learning behaviors. On Tuesday, November 29th, won’t you please help us by donating? For more information visit collegementoringexperience.org. EVERY gift of EVERY SIZE matters!
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 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. Concordia-Chicago 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 Concordia-Chicago, located in River Forest.
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 oakparkfestival.com or mailed to us: Oak Park Festival Theatre, P.O. Box 4114, Oak Park, IL 60303.
Forest Park Historical Society The Historical Society of Forest Park is dedicated to the preservation, collection and celebration of Forest Park History. We study the past so we can understand the present so we can shape the future. The Historical Society in Forest Park is an important part of the social infrastructure of our community. We partner with many groups to enhance the quality of life in our village. 1000 Elgin, Forest Park IL 60130 To make a donation, volunteer or to get more information, go to forestparkhistory. weebly.com.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Inspiring tomorrow’s architects today. Our D97 program has introduced thousands of students to Wright’s design legacy. Our community’s vitality is enhanced by the mission of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Through its stewardship of the Home and Studio, the Trust continues to preserve an Oak Park treasure as a source of community pride and inspiration. To learn more or donate, go to flwright.org 931 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
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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 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.
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The Neighborhood Giving Project Many parents are eager to teach their children about the importance and the rewards of helping others. The Neighborhood Giving Project is a 501c3 non-profit organization providing community service opportunities for busy families in the Oak Park-River Forest area. Our mission is to inspire our children to be better citizens of the world by providing hands-on, hands-together community service opportunities; to enrich their learning with civic responsibility, social justice, and charitable action. Partnering with local organizations, NGP develops service projects that are developmentally appropriate for children, and also genuinely fun. Topics include hunger and homelessness, education and literacy, family health, animal care, and more. To learn more about getting involved or to make a donation, go to neighborhoodgivingproject.org
Nineteenth Century Charitable Association The Nineteenth Century Club was established in 1891 and the spirit of the founders continues today in the work of the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association through community outreach grants, 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 men and women of 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.
Oak-Leyden Developmental Services In 2016, 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,
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a retired teacher and principal, could spend her days with friends, in her garden, or traveling around the world. After 35 years as an educator, we certainly would support such a retirement! Instead, Leslie tutors young people and shares her love of learning with the Cluster Tutoring Program. A tutor for over two years, Leslie works with 6th grader Teshell. The two meet at Cluster’s Thursday night program at First United Church of Oak Park. For Leslie and Teshell, learning doesn’t stop when school is out. The two met for tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer and meet on Saturdays during the school year. Of Cluster, Leslie says, “I think Cluster is extraordinary and we make a huge difference.” She loves how students and tutors stay together for many years and build long-term relationships. “My greatest joy is making a difference in the lives of kids. I love working with kids who have significant learning challenges and watching them grow, progress, flourish, and feel better about themselves. It’s a social and recreational opportunities, and access to healthcare providers. Please volunteer, donate items on our wish list, make a contribution, or become an OakLeyden Enrichment Partner at oak-leyden.org or call 708-524-1050 x102.
Oak Park Art League Founded in 1921, the Oak Park Art League (OPAL) is one of Oak Park’s first cultural institutions and fulfills its mission through its offering of high quality art education to people of all ages and skill levels, programs and guest lectures, artist demonstrations and critiques, plus monthly exhibitions in OPAL’s historic Carriage House art gallery. On Giving Tuesday, leave your legacy of support by sponsoring a Century Club limited edition brick in OPAL’s garden courtyard. Purchase a personalized brick for yourself, a business, or honor a loved one and help pave the path to OPAL’s centennial anniversary in 2021.
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gift to be able to do that.” In addition to being an invaluable tutor and mentor for Cluster students, Leslie is a generous donor and recently joined the board of directors.
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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 and day-off enrichment. Learn more, volunteer or donate at opef.org. 260 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Contact: Deb Abrahamson, Exec. Dir., dabrahamson@opef.org. 708-524-3023
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Oak Park Public Library Support literacy, learning, and community connection When you give locally, you can choose to share a gift that nurtures ideas and spreads knowledge in and around Oak Park. You can support the freedom to read, to learn, and to grow. Loyalty to your local public library helps a 113-year-old institution, dedicated to literacy and community connection, continue to be free and accessible to all. To learn more about how you can make a difference and keep Oak Park’s center of information, local history, and civic engagement strong, contact Executive Director David J. Seleb (d.seleb@ oppl.org, 708.697.6911) or Deputy Director Jim Madigan (jmadigan@oppl. org,708.697.6909).
Oak Park Regional Housing Center The Housing Center promotes and sustains the racial integration of Oak Park. We help over 3,500 households and 250 landlords annually. The Housing Center provides the foundation for equity and inclusion in Oak Park. Your gift helps keep
Allen and Georga Parchem
have been active residents of Oak Park since 1980. Volunteering is in their blood, particularly for Georga. She grew up in a small North Dakota town where volunteering was woven into the spirit of the community and she brought that small-town spirit with her to Oak Park. Allen, having grown up in Chicago, questioned how much impact ordinary citizens of Oak Park could have on the community. The answer was – “Quite a lot!” The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association (NCCA) was the organization that recently struck a chord with the Parchems. Its commitment to supporting education through cultural and intellectual programming and community outreach embodies that same small-town spirit. The challenge that hooked Georga was the opportunity to create a 501c3 legal status and a Landmark Tax status that would preserve and protect this 125-year-old organization. For Allen, the challenges of upgrading the NCCA’s building at 178 Forest and working on facilities planning and fund
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Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry $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.
PACCT PACTT Learning Center is committed to empowering people challenged by autism with choice in regard to where they
raising proved irresistible. The financial commitment and amount of time volunteered has been significant, but for the Parchems the satisfaction of watching the NCCA spread its wings in the local community has been more than worthwhile. The Parchems feel that they are part of a legacy that will enhance our community for years to come.
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live, learn and work. PACTT’s mission is to assist individuals with autism in becoming as independent as possible with the ability to integrate effectively into their homes and community. At the core of this mission is to see each individual as a unique gift and then provide the person-centered supports that foster learning and growth. PACTT programs include a therapeutic day school, residential services for children, transition program for older teens, vocational training/job placement and residential services for adults. To learn more about PACTT or make a donation, go to pactt.org or call 773-3389102 ext. 2424
Pillars Pillars is the largest nonprofit provider of mental health and social services in the western and southwestern suburbs. The agency serves 10,000 people each year through direct client services, including Mental Health, Addictions, Domestic & Sexual Violence, Child & Family Services, and Community Housing. Untreated mental illness and addiction can lead to hospitalization, encounters with law enforcement, violence, and even early death. Pillars’ programs empower people to break out of those cycles and lead healthy, productive, independent lives—which ultimately saves the community money. Stand together as Pillars, with us. Donate online or pledge a monthly gift today at www.pillarscommunity.org/donate.
Ping! PING! (Providing Instruments for the Next Generation) is an allvolunteer organization that loans musical instruments to students in need in grades 4-12 in Oak Park-River Forest school districts 90, 97, and 200 so that they can participate in their school band or orchestra. PING! also provides music enrichment for its students through workshops, mentoring, summer music camp scholarships, private lessons, and field trips. PING! serves between 125 and 150 students each year who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in the music programs at school. PING! depends on the community for donated instruments and financial contributions to maintain our instrument inventory and program funding. 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.
Pleasant Home Pleasant Home Foundation, a nonprofit 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
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 Since 1905, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) has been transforming lives and nurturing a love of reading and learning in children, teens, and adults. Today, as a 21st century library, the RFPL not only provides the latest books and periodicals, but also digital content, remote online access, onsite computer technology, and interactive educational programs By giving to the RFPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, you can honor a parent, child, or other family member; a cherished teacher or mentor; a dear friend; or your own love of learning. Your gift will inspire others and help to ensure that the Library will always be here to grow and change with us. Mail donations to the RFPL Foundation at 735 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, or go to riverforestlibrary. org/donate.
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Sarah’s Inn Since 1981, Sarah’s Inn has worked to improve the lives of those impacted by 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 mail your check to: P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park, IL 603033564.
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 ser-
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vices 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. Follow us on Facebook!
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 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,
The Smith Family When Richard “Rick” Smith Jr. was born with Down syndrome 48 years ago, his parents Rose and Rich were determined to make the life of their only child the best it could be. They arranged for him to attend the original Seguin School, where he was offered the chance to develop, learn and grow. Since then Richard has been an active participant in everything the world has to offer. Rose and Rich ensured that he had a good education, while providing opportunities for him to participate in sports and enjoy social and recreational activities in the community. Through employment services provided by UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, Richard has been able to work in a gainful, productive, meaningful job. As his father gratefully affirms, “Richard wouldn’t be who he is today without UCP Seguin.” Throughout their many years of involvement with the organization, the Smiths have been faithful financial donors in support of UCP Seguin’s programs for people with developmental disabilities. In addition to monetary gifts, Rich and Rose gave of their time and talent, helping to form a local special recreation association to provide fun activities for individuals with disabilities in the west suburbs. Even as his wife Rose passed
away, Rich carried on her legacy of generosity. Rich has acted as the Moonlighters DJ for many years so all the people with disabilities could rock the night away with friends during their Saturday nights out. Buoyed by his son’s successes, his wife’s memory, and his own zest for life, Rich Smith personifies the spirit of philanthropy, a spirit that that continues to make UCP Seguin a preeminent organization serving people with disabilities. You can join Rich Smith and help to provide life without limits for people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin.org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304
Rose and Rich Smith, with their son Rick
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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.
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.
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
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We help you give back. How is up to you. “This is a great time for the entire community to invest in the Community Foundation.”--John & Linda Tibensky, donors
If you or your family has had a liquidity event or significant income this year, consider establishing a Donor Advised Fund with us right here in your community. We have the staff and experience to work with you to give locally and/or elsewhere around the country. A donor-advised fund, or DAF, allows donors to make a charitable contribution and receive a tax deduction this year and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Establishing a DAF with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation in 2016 is a smart move. With uncertainty on the tax front – including potential limitations on the charitable contribution deduction – 2016 is an excellent year to give into a DAF, take the deduction this year, and continue to make meaningful contributions to organizations in future years. A donor-advised fund is like a charitable savings account: a donor contributes to the fund as frequently as they like and then recommends grants to their favorite charity when they are ready. While we can manage any size DAF over $10,000, DAF’s of $500,000+ can continue to be managed by your current Financial Advisor. Set up with us is easy and takes a minimum amount of your time. Connect with Kristin Carlson Vogen or Rhea Yap kcvogen@oprfcf.org | ryap@oprfcf.org 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204, Oak Park | 708-848-1560 or visit us at: www oprfcf.org | facebook.com/OPRFCF
Donate to the Fund for Now https://v.gd/7cO3Kb
Donate to the Fund for Forever https://v.gd/BR71VE
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Big Idea, indeed
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hen a small group of area entrepreneurs began working with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation to fund an annual Big Idea competition and then raised $50,000 from local businesses to pay out an annual prize, we’d say Ralph Di Febo’s mini-Ravinia concept for Forest Park was just about the perfect big idea. Di Febo is the visionary Forest Parker who has been building a plan to convert the village-owned Altenheim property into a music and park venue. He has painstakingly built support for the grand idea, including just over the past months the backing of Mayor Anthony Calderone. Calderone is himself the visionary who saved this undeveloped 11-acre parcel from development when he led its purchase by the village more than a decade ago. Last year, in the first ever Big Idea competition, Di Febo’s music venue won an Honorable Mention from the Community Foundation. This year Di Febo has ramped up his application with an endorsement from Calderone and a new affiliation with the Forest Park Historical Society which solves a nonprofit tax status dilemma. The competition will be intense. After all, $50,000 in seed money is hard to come by. The Review and Wednesday Journal, our sister publication, are proudly among the core of financial backers of the Big Idea. The application deadline was in November. Finalists are currently being winnowed. And a handful of great, good and transformative ideas will be presented to judges at a captivating live show in February at Wire in Berwyn. One entity, perhaps Ralph’s, will end that evening with $50,000. That would be a good start on engineering and architectural studies to convert a vision, a big idea, into a grand reality.
Architects and education In a lot of newspaper editorials, including ours, you’ll read exhortations that school boards need to spend more time focusing on children and education. It’s a fair point. But we’d add they should focus on educating kids when they’re done focusing on hiring the right law firm and the right architectural firm. That’s because in a lot of school districts that have been colonized by politicians, and the Proviso Township high schools are historically a sickening example of such a takeover, a lot of the shenanigans and a lot of the political grease flows through a handful of connected law firms and architectural firms. Right now, the divided District 209 board is working to find a fair and a purposeful method of hiring new architects. The divide is, as always, between the reformers and the politically connected on the board. All of this makes more critical than ever the candidate slates which will be revealed in the next two weeks for the April election. This election will determine the future of our high school district.
What a Walk Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for another lovely and fun Holiday Walk. Madison Street looked its very Christmas best from the wonderful decorations — thanks, village and McAdam Landscaping — to the many “live window” displays. The Review staff had a blast in our takeover of the Grand Appliances windows for our Charlie Brown Christmas.
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OPINION
If you want to understand Trump voters …
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f you think you have Trump voters all figured out, I suggest you spend a weekend in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and actually get to know some of the people. Those encounters might just deconstruct your implicit bias. I grew up in Manitowoc, a city with a population of 40,000 on Lake Michigan. It’s about 70 miles up I-43 from Milwaukee and just 40 miles south of Green Bay. I return to that area about six times a year, so I’ve kept in touch with the people who live there, the majority of whom voted for Donald Trump. So what’s your image of a person who voted for President-Elect Trump, especially if you are one of the 85% of Forest Parkers who vote for Hillary Clinton — would you describe them as misogynistic, racist, xenophobic, Islamophobic, uneducated, white supremacist, angry and living in a bubble cut off from the real world? There is a grain of truth in those descriptors, of course, but if you think those generalizations put a typical Manitowocian in a nice, neat box, I would suggest that you are living in a bubble of your own. Here’s what I experienced growing up and what I still observe each time I go there. When I was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, Manitowoc was an industrial town, a mini-version of cities like Cleveland and Detroit. The two biggest employers in town were Mirro Aluminum, which made pots and pans, and Manitowoc Shipbuilding, which made freighters that hauled iron ore on the Great Lakes from Duluth to the steel mills we see when driving to Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. During World War II, the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company built 28 submarines for the U.S. Navy. More than 7,000 men and women worked around the clock, 365 days a year to build some of the best submarines in the Navy. Thousands of blue collar workers employed in the factories and shipyards were proud of the work they did. The white collar workers in the offices didn’t feel superior to the guys in the shop since that was where many of them had started out before moving up through the ranks. One of the nicest things you could say about the guy lying in the casket at the funeral home was, “He was a good worker.” Like many baby boomers, I was encouraged by these manual laborers to go to college. That, after all, was the American Dream. But to earn money for my higher education, I worked at a hamburger stand flipping burgers, at a grocery store stocking shelves, at one of the Mirro Aluminum factories as a degreaser, at Oriental Milling Co. loading and unloading hundred-pound bags 10½ hours a day, and then the Soo Line Railroad, changing ties and pounding spikes all day long. Working class people had jobs that paid enough to get a mortgage and we, their children, could get jobs in the summer to pay for college. The older men I worked with were proud of the work they did with their hands. I never saw my foreman on the railroad, a 60-year-old bachelor named Art Lang-
horst, miss a spike he was driving into a tie in the three summers I worked with him. But in the 49 years since I moved out of Manitowoc, that economy has fallen apart. The aluminum goods are gone. So are the shipyards that once employed 7,000 people. The downtown which once was vibrant with department stores and shops looks depressed and feels that way. Old-timers grieve the loss of what was once a great place for a working guy to raise a family without needing his wife to go to work. My mom did go back to teaching once I was in school so that my parents could make double monthly payments on their mortgage. Depressed as many residents may feel, the work ethic still remains. My mom was in a nursing home until she died nine years ago at 99, and toward the end, she needed a lot of care. The staff at Shady Lane treated her like a family member. When I was a pastor, I saw parishioners in many nursing homes around here, and none of them could compare with Shady Lane. The staff wasn’t getting paid any more than people around here. Working hard was in their bones. I owned three guns by the time I graduated from college — a 44-40 deer rifle, a 410 gauge bolt action shotgun, and a 20 gauge pump shotgun. My dad and I would go pheasant hunting with our English Setter, Slick, and during deer hunting season we’d head up north to Uncle Alton and Aunt Addell’s to join the other menfolk to hunt during the day, eat a feast cooked by Aunt Addell when it got dark, and tell the same greatly exaggerated deer hunting stories they told the year before. These people, my people, voted for Donald Trump. Why? They certainly didn’t approve of his behavior, but he was able to make them feel like they were understood and, what’s more, respected. They felt like he understood the loss ordinary working people feel when the company they worked hard for gets relocated and jobs go overseas. They feel wrongly blamed for crime by gun control advocates when, in their minds, city folk have no understanding of how they love nature and take care of the environment. And most of them could not fathom how anyone could approve of having an abortion, let alone a million of them a year, when they were raised to take responsibility for their actions. As my mom and dad would say, “You made your bed. Now lie in it.” I don’t mean to portray them as saints, but I don’t think it’s fair to simplistically stereotype them as “deplorable.” They are for the most part good people who know as little about urban living and diversity as Forest Parkers know about living in a small town or on a farm. So drive 170 miles north some weekend, spend a few days in Manitowoc, hang out at the Four Seasons Family Restaurant, and talk to the locals. You might come back with some stereotypes deconstructed. And while you’re talking to them, invite them to come here and do the same.
TOM
HOLMES
They are for the
most part good people who know as little about urban living and diversity as Forest Parkers know about living in a small town or on a farm.
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Mayor Calderone’s Community
TToy oy Drive Wednesday, December 14th 6pm - 9pm
Cocina Lobos
7321 W. Madison St., Forest Park Christmas is a difficult time for families who have few resources and every year we strive to help those less fortunate by giving these families toys for the children and food for their holiday table.
Please bring a new & unwrapped gift then join us for free appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar. Call the Community Center with any questions at 708-771-7737
OPINION L E T T E R S
We want a vote! I am upset and angry about the nefarious activities that have taken place in Forest Park in the past few months, mainly the denial by the electoral board of the citizens’ petition effort to put the video gambling issue on the November ballot. Twenty-five percent of registered voters’ signatures is an onerous requirement, but it was met and exceeded by hard-working, devoted citizens who want a vote on this contentious issue. It was defeated by the cowardly and obviously biased decision of our mayor and his two puppets on this board, knuckling under to pressure from the people who will most benefit from video gambling machines. The introduction of inactive voters to the total number of registered voters in Forest Park made the percentage acquired less than 25%, but not by much. I would venture a guess that at least 75%, maybe more, of that inactive number are persons who no longer live in this town. In collecting signatures door to door, you find that very many on the voter lists have
moved away and are long gone. There was nothing fair about that decision and it could have been made in the citizens’ favor if the board was peopled by persons of integrity with a sense of fairness. As it stands, the effort continues in spite of the nonsense advisory petitions filed on Election Day, intended to keep this important binding referendum off the next ballot, petitions paid for by our most notorious resident — or was it the gambling industry itself providing the funds? And who could it be that keeps stealing the No Video Gaming signs, perhaps the most ardent supporters of gambling in bars? My block was cleaned out on Saturday night, adding to the approximately 200 already stolen during this campaign. No one has touched Hosty’s “I love FP” signs. Imagine that. So with voter suppression being the thing I am most upset and angry about now, we will continue to work at preserving that right for everyone here. We want a vote!
Donna McKune Forest Park
Thanks for your support on Giving Tuesday The Historical Society of Forest Park is grateful to all the generous contributions from so many people on Giving Tuesday. Our fundraising dollars were matched by Dorothy Gillian, Martin Sorice and Everett Wealth Solutions and we raised $2,500. The tremendous show of kindness and support for local history is inspiring, and we are thrilled to have so many new friends become part of the Historical Society of Forest Park. Your membership, commitment and contributions help to boost pride in our hometown. We study the past to understand the present in order to shape our future. Our vision is to have enough funding to staff, grow, preserve and properly display our collection; develop community cultural and artistic programs; open a hacker-maker space to support robotics, sewing, cooking, art of all genre, woodworking and so much more. We would love to raise more friends to help us achieve these goals. If you are interested in helping with your time, talent or treasure, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to the New Year with anticipation of more for and from this amazing community. Thank you! Please reach out to us at info@forestpark history.org, or www.forestparkhistory.org. Please like us on Facebook: Forest Park
Friends of Historical Society of Forest Park Or contact these board members directly: Gerald Lordan, president – Glordan@FenwickFriars.com Augie Aleksy, vice president – CNS7419@ sbcglobal.net Chris Everett, secretary – Chris@EverettWealthSolutions.com Elizabeth Carpenter, Treasurer – ebethink@gmail.com
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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
Religion Guide Methodist
Check First.
First United Methodist Church of Oak Park
First Congregational Church of Maywood
Kiwanis Club President Chris Harris
Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls
For more info contact: Chris Harris at 708-689-3180 or kiwanisclubfp@gmail.com
SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian
Fair Oaks
Lutheran—ELCA
United Lutheran Church 1 5LGJHODQG *UHHQ¿ HOG Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Children’s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Dennis Bushkofsky, Pastor Handicapped Accessible www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576
Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM
LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television
FAMILY IS WHY YOU DO IT ALL. WE LIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.
We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agents, we can help you meet your insurance and financial needs. Call us today.
Lenore L. Koca, Agent 7601 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 Bus: 708-366-3779 lenore.koca.bz81@statefarm.com
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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
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
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am
Roman Catholic
St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park
CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca Traditional Catholic
Child care available 9-11am
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OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
Roman Catholic
Ascension Catholic Church
The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass
Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass
Third Unitarian Church 11am Service: “Celebration of Life� thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake
Grace Lutheran School
Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
Christ Lutheran Church
607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays
Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor
Roman Catholic
St. Edmund Catholic Church
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131
Unity
UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.
You have limitless potential. Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org
Upcoming Religious Holidays
Dec. 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) Buddhism Immaculate Conception of Mary Catholic Christian 12 Feast day-Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Christian Mawlid an Nabe * Islam 16-25 Posadas Navidenas Hispanic Christian 14 Mawlid an Nabi * Islam
Forest Park Review, December 7, 2016
NOTICE of Proposed Property Tax Increase for the Village of Forest Park. I.
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Forest Park for 2016 will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 6:50 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Village Hall located in the lower level of 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Village Clerk Vanessa Moritz, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois or at 708-615-6202.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $6,966,948. The proposed corporate and special property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $7,015,716. This represents a 0.7% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 were $-0-. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 are $-0-. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $6,966,948. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $7,015,716. This represents a 0.7% increase over the previous year. /s/ Vanessa Moritz Village Clerk Village of Forest Park 517 Desplaines Avenue Forest Park, IL 60130
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Early Childhood Resources Pilgrim Community Nursery School Celebrating 50 years. 460 W. Lake St. Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-848-5869 www.pilgrimschool.net Accepting students ages 2–5 years old.
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First United Church Nursery School More than Just a School 848 W. Lake St. 708-848-4910 Find us on Facebook and at www.firstunited school.com Call for a tour and info about summer camp.
Collaboration for Early Childhood Strong Start, Bright Future
Preschool and kindergarten programs for three, four, and five-year-olds Call for an appointment. 7300 Division St. River Forest 708-366-6900 graceriverforest.org
Helping parents be successful since 1980 708/848-2227 www.parenthesis-info. org Find us on Facebook.
Early Childhood Center and Camp
West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org 2-5 years old 7:30 am–6:00 pm M-Th 7:30 am–3:30 pm on Fri.
Raise your profile in the community. Check the early childhood directory on oakpark.com for updated listings, maps, & current open house information. Call Mary Ellen Nelligan for details: 708-613-3342
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The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF), a privately funded nonprofit that delivers innovative, hands-on learning experiences to K-8th grade District 97 students by connecting them to mentors and resources in the community, seeks an Executive Director to lead this growing, 27-year-old organization. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, District 97, parents, volunteers, and other local organizations, the Executive Director will advance OPEF’s mission of serving the increasing community need for educational enrichment opportunities for all public school students. The public face and main contact of OPEF, the Executive Director is responsible for overall day-to-day management; the development, management and evaluation of programs and carrying out the mission, vision, values and policies as established by the Board of Directors. OPEF’s professional partners share their passion for learning while conducting free, hands-on residencies with more than 4,200 students each year. OPEF also runs BASE Camp, exceptional summer and school-holiday enrichment programs that make learning fun and are grounded in the real world. BASE Camp helps to fund OPEF’s free in-school programming. Located in Oak Park, Illinois, OPEF is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors, has 12 staff and program coordinators, and a $650K budget. Requirements include: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; leadership experience in a nonprofit, volunteer or academic-related organization, that includes financial and staff management; experience working with volunteer Boards and knowledge of governance procedures; experience with long term annual planning, budgeting and overseeing project plans; confident in financial forecasting and budgeting; demonstrated experience in developing and executing fundraising strategies; ability to actively cultivate a strong donor base; strong staff management and teambuilding skills; a collaborative decision maker; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish good working relationships with community groups and speak publicly as needed; innovative and forward-thinking, with demonstrated commitment to OPEF’s mission, vision and values; must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed, including evenings and weekends; candidates from Oak Park preferred. How to Apply: OPEF has retained Tuft & Associates to conduct this search. Applicants should email a cover letter and resume in confidence to Tuft & Associates, ATTN: Jill Christie, President; cbabjak@tuftassoc.com
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CITY RENTALS Augusta & Kildare: PERFECT FOR SENIORS Studio Apartment A gorgeous studio apt. features include kitchen, dining room, large living room, walk-in closet, hardwood floors, incl. heat, appliances, and laundry room, in a beautifully landscaped & well maintained building, quite, safe & secure, rent $585.00, for more information call 773-838-8471. Augusta & Harding: Beautiful 2-bedroom condo-like apt, in a sunny, safe, secure 8 unit bldg. Large newly tiled kitchen & bath, hardwood floors, central air, appliances included, tenant pays utilities, rent 785.00, for more information call 773-838-8471.
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ITEMS FOR SALE HANDCARVED SANTAS Each Santa is hand cast, meticulously detailed, and hand painted to capture the old world charm of the original carving by Timothy Shelven. Available only in this limited collection, every Santa has been signed and numbered by the original artist. For details and photos, contact LAKESHORE CARVINGS, c/o tfshelven@gmail.com. Custom works available. TOYS, GAMES, DRUM SET Toys, Games, Drum Set Toys, games, crafts, puzzles, Legos, Barbies, Littlest Pet Shop, Anki Overdrive and a beginner Drum Kit. Contact Laura at lcderks@gmail. com if you are interested in any of these items.
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
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The 26th annual Cookie Walk at United Lutheran Church is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 10 a.m. Buyers can fill a box with homemade holidaythemed cookies for $13. They also can buy tickets for a raffle and purchase fair trade items. The church is at 409 Greenfield St. (at Ridgeland) in Oak Park. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org
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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Raul Nava, Petitioner, and Luz Maria Diez, Respondent. No. 16 D 10305
Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before January 3, 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 A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 11/30, 12/7, 12/14/2016
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PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Brookfield Brookfield, IL 60513 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and the regular meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the Board of Trustees scheduled for the fourth Monday of December 26, 2016 be and are hereby cancelled. The next Village Board of Trustees meeting will be on Monday, January 9, 2017. The meeting shall be convened at 6:30 p.m. and the Committee of the Whole meeting shall be convened at such time as the Board of Trustees meeting is adjourned but not earlier than 6:35 p.m. Theresa M. Coady, Deputy Village Clerk November 28, 2016 Published in Landmark 12/7/2016
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH L. PURNELL, KENNETH PURNELL JR. A/K/A KENNETH PURNELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 000292 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-003-0000. 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, including the Judicial
sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR
(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 1413-22714. 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. 14-13-22714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 000292 TJSC#: 36-13141 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. I708078
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 1415-09789. 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. 14-15-09789 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 009679 TJSC#: 36-12160 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. I708371
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. MARY A. LENGERICH AKA M. ANGELA LENGERICH; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 50085 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 Tuesday, January 3, 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: Commonly known as 612 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. P.I.N. 16-17-115-005. 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 Mr. Kenneth M. Battle at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 5660040. 85269 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
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 Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2360077. SPSL.0299 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL ONE, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ING BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.STEVEN C. RUECKERT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 15 CH 009679 1323 ASHLAND AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1323 ASHLAND AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-113-006-0000. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid
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I708603 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY, GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 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. 16-06-119-019-0000. Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.
I708657 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES L. MOORE AKA CHARLES MOORE; PATRICIA A. MOORE AKA PATRICIA ANN MOORE AKA PATRICIA MOORE; US BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 6935 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 Wednesday, January 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. 16-17-327-007-0000. Commonly known as 1162 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60304. 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 Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.falillinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16050106 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708706
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