Penguin foster parents hatch newborn at Brook eld Zoo Chicago
e Humboldt penguin chick hatched in May a er its egg was laid in Ohio
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
A pair of “veteran” penguin foster parents at Brookfield Zoo Chicago incubated an eg g that hatched the zoo’s newest Humb oldt penguin chick on May 28.
In wh at the zoo c alled “a true example that ‘it takes a village’” in i ts Ju ly 1 announcement, the two foster parents, a p enguin c ouple named D ivot and Rosi e, cared for the eg g and the newborn chick after it hatched. T hey we re chosen to be the eg g’s sur ro gate incubators due to their history of successfully incubating and raising chicks, having raised their own chicks in 2021 and 2022 and fostered another chick last year.
“In prep aration for the eg g’s arrival, D ivot and Rosie we re of fered ar t ificial eg gs to incubate, a method used to acclimat e them to the task of fostering since p enguins c annot distinguish b etween their eg gs and other s, ” said Co dy Hickman, the zoo’s associate director of avian c onservation and care, in a w ritten statement.
Two other Humboldt p enguin chicks have hatched at the zoo since Fe bruar y. T he biological parents of b oth chicks are pa rt of the zoo’s Humboldt p enguin c olony, but li ke the chick wh o most recently hatched, they each needed foster parents to care
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Low-income immigrants over 42 may need
to renew their health insurance
Members of the state’s Health Bene ts for Immigrant Adults/ Seniors programs must renew coverage by
July 15
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
If you qualify for either of two Illinois progr ams designed to give health insurance to low-income immigrant adults, you may need to renew your coverage — or risk losing your benefits with no way to get them back
Members of the state’s Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults/Seniors programs will need to submit paperwork — for an annual benefits eligibility check that the state refers to as redeter mination — to renew their coverage for another year by Monday, July 15, or they may lose their insurance benefits effective August 1.
According to a written statement from Cook County Health, all information that
immigrants provide during the redeter mination process “is used solely for program operation and is not shared for immigration enforcement purposes.”
T he two progr ams have similar requirements to join, although registratio n for both is currently paused, as both programs have met their capacity and do not have the space to accept new members. For that reason, any members who do not renew their membership will not be able to reapply for health insurance after the redeter mination deadline has passed
According to Cook County Health, almost 35,000 low-income county residents have secured access to health insurance through one of the progr ams.
Members of the HBIA program must be Illinois residents between the ages of 42-64 who are either lawful permanent residents who hold green cards or undocumented immigrants, including anyone who has been granted temporary protected status by the federal gover nment.
An individual HBIA member must make $18,754 or less per year; member s in households of two must make $25,268 c ombined or less per year. According to the I llinois Department of Healthcare
and Family Services, the income limi t “ differs de p ending on the number of household members” beyond t wo.
The HBIS program is similar; the main difference from the HBIA program is which age group members fall into. HBIS members must be Illinois residents age 65 or older who have green cards or are undocumented.
T he HBIS progr am has stricter financial requirements. Individual senior s must make $13,590 or less per year to q ualify for the progr am, wh i le c ouples must make $18,310 or less annually. Seniors on the progr am must also have assets wo r th less than $17,500.
According to Cook County Health’s statement, HFS mailed paperwork for the redetermination process in April to all members of both programs.
Members of either progr am c an fin d their renewal d ue dates and c onfir m their mailing a ddresses online at ab e. i llinois.gov or by c alling 800-843-6154. If you need in-person suppo rt to fill out red etermination paperwork, you c an fin d an upcoming event online at c ountycare.com/redeter mination.
For more information about either program, visit the HFS website, hfs.illinois.gov.
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Estate Planning
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Join attorney Nick Villa to discuss trusts, wills, powers of attorney, the probate process and other topics. Learn strategies to help provide for loved ones in the event of a disability, pass on wealth, create a legacy and how to take control of nancial assets. 3541 Park Ave., Brook eld
2024 Classic Car Show
Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Classic Car Show retuns with more than 100 cars anticipated to register! Prizes will be awarded. Businesses on the street will be open and ready to welcome our guests. There is a cost to register a car to show, but spectator admission is f is no pre-registration to show a car; all registrations occur the day of the even year, a special “Chamber Choice/Best in Show” trophy will be awarded. 3700 block of Grand Boulevard, Brook eld
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Riverside Public Library Asahi Movement Practice
Thursday, July 11, 4:30 - 5 p.m., in person
Join Gina Consolino-Barsotti on the front lawn for a 30-minute Asahi practice. This mindful practice, developed in Finland, combines movement and slow breathing to develop strength, balance, mindfulness, community, and appreciation for the outdoors. Program will be held outside, weather permitting. If weather doesn’t allow, program will be held inside. Asahi meets most Thursdays at 4:30 pm. 1 Burling Rd, Riverside
Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library Pudding Pictionary for Teens
Monday, July 15, 3 p.m.
Enjoy a fun twist on the classic game of Pictionary by drawing pictures in pudding. 3541 Park Ave, Brook eld, IL 60513
An Introduction to the Ar t of Chinese Papercutting
Wednesday, July 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m., in person
Educator Yvonne Wolf presents an introduction to the Chinese papercutting art. She will bring samples of Chinese master artwork papercutting, as well as show beginner projects that can be nished within a few minutes. Chinese characters such as “spring,” “peace,” and the xodiac animal of the year, dragon, will be introduced and explained. Templates will be provided. Registration is required at the library’s website: https://www.riversidelibrary.org/. Riverside Public Librar , 1 Burling Rd., Riverside
Pub 78’s 5th Anniversary
Sunday, July 14, 2 - 5 p.m.
Rockin’ in the Park and Antique and Classic Car Show
Thursday, July 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
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Brook eld’s beloved pub turns ve! Celebrate Pub 78’s anniversary with The Redmonds. For more information, visit: https://pub78.com/event/live-music-the-redmonds-10/. 3733 Grand Blvd. Brook eld
Rock out with Sushi Roll, a band that play’s today’s hits with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. And, while you’re at it, enjoy the antique and classic car show! You will get to vote for your favorite car. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. So, cruise on over for a great night of music, wheels, food and fun. 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside
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Record numbers turn out for Riverside’s Independence 5K run
Even Uncle Sam showed up
By HECTOR CERVANTES Contributing Reporter
In a vibrant display of community spirit, runners of all ages came together for the Independence Run 5K, with participants donning festive red, white, and blue attire, including an Uncle Sam costume, alongside those in their running gear and uniforms.
They were gathered for the 45th Annual Independence Day Run 5K, a celebration of the nation’s birthday with a community fitness event in the downtown Riverside community.
The race announcer noted that this year’s participation levels are the highest since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Paul Proteau was the top male finisher in this race with a net time of 16:38 minutes and a pace of 5:21 per mile. Juliana Gamboa was the first female finisher to cross the finish line with a time of 19:24 minutes and a pace of 6:15 per mile.
Riverside resident Chloe Marrello said she participated in the Independence Run 5k as a way to train since she is participating in a triathlon race in August.
“I run around Riverside all the time. So, it’s kind of around the same route (as the race course). I always run and the course actually goes by my house so it’s really nice because it’s so beautiful with all the trees and makes the run really enjoyable,” Marrello said.
LaGrange resident John Hennelly was another runner who completed the Independence Run 5K with his friend. He runs cross country and his coach sent an email to their team about the 5K, noting that it’s a great opportunity to check their progress over the summer.
When asked how this race compared to other races Marrello participated in, he responded that it is more of a relaxed race.
“This race is more relaxed compared to
Peoria and a few other races I’ve been to. This one is not too stressful and I don’t have to worry about everyone here getting times in the 16-minute range,” Hennelly said. “This race is a good one to check on my progress and see where I am at before the season starts this fall and if I must slow down.”
Marrello has been running about twice a week, usually shorter distances, swimming once a week and biking whenever possible.
“Biking is my least favorite part of the triathlon. I did swimming in high school and that is my favorite part of the upcoming triathlon because that is the part I can handle,” Marrello said.
Before the race, Marcello had coffee and didn’t eat much because eating a lot doesn’t make her feel good
“During the race, I was just trying to get through the initial pack of people and find my place and find some sort of people to run around. And then I didn’t drink anything until the end, but I was running through people’s sprinklers. Residents who left their sprinklers on for us was nice for them.” Marrello said.
One of the most memorable moments Marcello had was seeing her parents along the route. Marcello’s dad is a police officer who was stationed at a blocked-off section, and seeing her mom pass by the house added to the enjoyment of the experience.
Kassie Hennelly said she came to see her son, John, in the race. As a spectator, Hennelly said she loved the theme for the race.
“Everyone is having fun and came out today to support the runners. Everybody is in red, white and blue and everyone is happy,” Hennelly said.
As the race concluded, the race announcers gave a shout out to the sponsors for making this event possible. The sponsors for this year’s race include Star Buds, Christopher & Burke Engineering, ltd. and F lood Brothers. The announcers also thanked the community and volunteers.
CORRECTION
An article titled “RBHS board approves construction bids, moves forward with culinary lab” that was published July 3, 2024, contained the incorrect location of construction company Nicholas & Associates, a result of confusion over an address published in official documents. The location is Mount Prospect. We apologize for the error.
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments
High school students are to start new exams in spring 2025
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois
W
hen I llinois high school students si t down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a diffe rent exam than in recent year s.
The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that starting next spring, it will use the ACT exam rather than the SAT. Both are standardized tests that measure students’ proficiency in core subjects such as English language arts and math. Both are also commonly used for colle ge admissions – although many colle ges and universities have stopped requiring them – as well as scholarship applications. Illinois, however, also uses them as part of the battery of tests schools administer
each year to meet federal mandates under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Results of those tests are re ported each year on the Illinois Re port Card and are used to hold schools and districts accountable for meeting basic academic standards.
I llinois started using the SAT with E ssay as the state assessment for 11th gr ade students in s pring 2017. Two year s later, it be g an using the PS AT 8/9 exam for 9th gr ade students and the PS AT 10 for high school sophomores
At the time, a ccording to ISBE, inco rporating a c olle ge entrance exam i nto the state’s annual assessment prog ra m was c onsidered a bonus because it gave nearly all gr aduating high school stud ents a re po rt able score, paid for by the state, wh ich they c ould then use for c olle ge and scholarship applications
In recent years, though, many colleges and universities stopped requiring either the SAT or ACT as part of their application and admission processes.
In 2021, Illinois lawmakers passed the
Higher Education Fair Admissions Act requiring all public universities and community colleges to adopt a “test-optional” policy for admissions, meaning students could voluntarily choose whether to include them in their application package. But ISBE continued using the tests as part of its federally mandated statewide assessments.
T he upcoming sw itch to the ACT exam c ame about through ISBE ’s routine procurement process. T he agency’s c ontrac t with the C olle ge Board, the nonprofit co rp oration that operates the SAT, was set to expire on June 30, prompting the agency to open a new bidding process.
T he state b oard ag reed to open the bidding process and solicit sealed proposals from testing c ompanies at i ts re g ular monthly meeting in Se p tember 2023. Th e decision to award a six-year, $53 million c ontract to ACT was finalized in May.
According to an FAQ document that ISBE has circulated, one of the advantages of switching exams is the ACT includes a science component, whereas the SAT
only covered the core subjects of reading, writing and math. That means 11th grade students will no longer have to take a separate Illinois Science Assessment, thereby reducing overall testing time
T he change also means that students who still want to take the SAT or the PS AT /National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test will have to do so on thei r own, in a ddition to the statewide AC T a ccountability exam. Local schools and districts will have the option of choosing whether to administer those tests during the school day, but the state will not pay for students to take those tests.
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2 injured in North Riverside mall shooting
2 men were hospitalized a er they were both shot during a ‘physical altercation’
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
Two men were shot during a fight at North Riverside Park Mall July 3.
In a news conference after the incident, North Riverside Mayor Joseph Mengoni said the two men were injured by a single shot
during the fight, which involved them and two women, just before 5:20 p.m. that evening.
“What we do know is that it was a physical altercation between two males and two females resulting in one gunshot injury to both males,” he said.
Both men were taken to local hospitals and were in stable condition immediately follow-
ing the shooting, Mengoni said. The men’s identities have not been released.
Mengoni said police believed that the shooter was one of the four people involved in the fight and that they “fled” the scene after the men were shot.
North Riverside officials released a p.m. July 3 asking patrons to avoid the area near the mall while the village’s police and fire departments investigated the shooting. They said there was “no immediate danger to the community.”
The mall reopened the next day with holiday hours for the Fourth of July
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for them as eg gs to increase their o dds of hatching successfully.
T he I nternational Union for C onservation of Nature classifies Humboldt p enguins as a v ulnerable specie s, meaning they face “a high risk” of becoming extinct in the wild. Vulnerable species are, overall, c onsidered “threatened,” but not as seve rely as species the IUCN classifie s as endangered or critically endangered
The chick’s egg was originally laid by its biological mother at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium before it was transferred to Brookfield Zoo Chicago in a special incubator. The collaborative effort between the zoos is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquar-
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Amanda Pearce, a senior animal care specialist at Brook eld Zoo Chicago, feeds the zoo’s newest Humboldt penguin chick, who hatched at the zoo on May 28 to foster parents.
iums’ Species Survival Plan, which Brookfield Zoo Chicago said in its announcement “focuses on enhancing the genetic diversity and sustainability of wildlife.”
In their wild environment along the Pacific c oastlines of Pe ru and Chil e, Humboldt p enguin parents usually care for their chicks for the first 70-90 da ys of their live s, the zoo said; after that, the adult p enguins depa rt from their breeding ground and head to the sea, leavin g
Molly (le ) and Sierra, two Mexican wolf pups at Brook eld Zoo Chicago, were born April 27. More than 10,000 voters picked Sierra’s name from four options in an online con test.
the young p enguins to f end for themselves.
To mimic the p enguins’ natural cycl e and impr ove their health and welfar e, Brookfield Zoo Chicago said i ts animal care team will take over caring for the chick before it r eaches 70 days old. Zoo staf f assisting the chick as it transitions from being fed by i ts parents to f eeding i tself will ease the c hange fo r the chick and i ts f oster parents ali ke wh i le allowing the zoo to c losely monitor the chick’s diet and food intake.
“We are proud to participate in such a critical conservation ef fort,” Hickman said in the written statement of the zoo’s collaboration with the Columbus Zoo “The successful fostering and subsequent growth of this chick underscores the impor tance of zoo community cooperation to maintain healthy wildlife populations.”
Brookfield Zoo Chicago names Mexican wolf pup
After asking g uests to give their input, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has named one of its newest Mexican wolves T he zoo announced Ju ly 3 that more than 10,000 voters “ove rwhelmingly ”
selected the name Sie rr a for the wolf pup out of four options presented in a naming c ontest that r an from June 27 through Ju ly 2. “ Sie rr a” is the Spanish wo rd for “mountain r ang e, ” and the zoo said the name “p ay s homage to Mexica n wolves’ native r ange near the Sie rr a Madre Mountains in Mexico.”
T he other three options for Sie rr a’s name also had ties to Mexican wolves’ natural habitat and endangered status.
T he name Esperanza is Spanish fo r “hop e, ” as “each new litter of pups brings hope that the species will c ontinue to thr ive, ” the zoo said when it announced the naming c ontest. A lma is the Spanish wo rd for “soul,” re presenting the “deep c onnection” p eople may have with Mexican wolves. T he final option, Kelly, is the namesake of natural land -
marks in the area where Mexican wolves have been reintroduced in the wild . Seven of Sierra’s siblings were placed in wild wolf dens in New Mexico in early May to be fostered by Mexican wolf mothers raising their litters as part of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. Sierra and her sister, named Molly, have remained at the zoo to be raised in captivity with their parents, 5-year-old mother Vivilette and 11-year-old father Amigo.
As pa rt of the naming c ontest, the zoo partnered with tourism bureau Vi si t Oak Pa rk to enter pa rt icipants i nto a ra ffle. T he winner, who was r andomly selected, rece ived a one-night stay at the Four Po i nts by S heraton in Westchester and a $100 g ift card to I rish Times in Brookfield, p lus four tickets and a pa rking pass to visit the zoo.
CORRECTION
An article titled “Star Buds eyes new dispensary storefront in Riverside” that appeared in print July 3, 2024, misspelled the name of a planning and zoning commissioner. He is Commissioner John Mathews. The Landmark apolo gizes for the er ror.
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Frederick Law Olmsted Society launches logo contest
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
Riverside’s Frederick Law Olmsted Society is hosting its first logo design contest to help revamp the organization’s branding ahead of celebrations for the village ’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, next year
The Olmsted Society is seeking marketing agencies, graphic designers and ar tists — that is, “everyone with an artistic flair” — to design a new logo for the organization that will “celebrate the community’s rich heritage and dynamic future” in exchange for prizes for the three participants whose logos rank the highest.
The designer who earns the bronze medal will get a tree planted in their name in a park in Riverside while the runner-up will get four tickets to the 2024 edition of Hop Stop, the Olmsted Society’s annual craft beer festival in collaboration with Riverside Foods. This year’s festival is 3-6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Riverside Station and Guthrie Park.
Hop S top 2024 tickets are available no on the Olmsted Society ’s we bsit edsociety.org .
T he entrant whose design places firs will win a “gourmet dinner” for selves and seven guests at Frank Wright’s Avery Coonley House Scottswood Road
“We want the new logo to reflect brant spirit and historical significance of community as we approach this major milestone,” said Olmstead Society President Dan Murphy in a written statement. “This is wonderful opportunity for local talent to recognition and for the community to together in a creative way.”
Anyone i nterested in submitting a logo for the c ontest should c ontact Richar Marritt at proposals@olmstedsociety org by Ju ly 15 to ask for guidelines the d esign s. Pa rt icipants must submi their logo designs by Au g ust 30.
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Brook eld seeks feedback on Grand Blvd., Brook eld Ave. improvements
Residents are invited to give comments at a July 16 open house
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
If you live in Brookfield and feel strongly about street improvements, now is the time to let your voice be heard. Brookfield announced We d nesd ay that the village is hosting an open house from 4 to 6 p. m. Ju ly 16 at Vi llage Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., for residents to look at preliminary designs for street improvements and give their feedback . Vi llage re presentatives and a consultant will be at the open house to speak with residents and answe r individual questions attendees may have.
T he proposed improvements will be to Grand Boulevard from Grant Avenue to Prairie Avenue, Brookfield Avenue from Prairie Avenue to Woodside Avenue, Woodside Avenue from Brookfield Avenue to Pa rk view Avenue, Pa rk view Avenue from Woodside Avenue to Golf Road and Golf Road from Pa rk view Avenue to Washington Avenue.
According to the village, the improvements will involve removing and re placing existing lighting and installing a new, concrete sidewalk with a two-foot-wide strip of brick pavers adjacent to the curb. Tree grates will be removed and re placed with new trees, and brick paver crosswalks, a masonry seat wall and electrical connections will also be installed.
Pedestrian lighting will be installed along Brookfield Avenue on the norther n side from Prairie Avenue to Arden Avenue.
According to the village, the project
will be under construction next spring and summer Brookfield has secured $3. million in federal fund ing for the impr ovements re presenting about 80% of the project’s estimated $4. million total cost.
If you would li ke submit written comments ahead of the meeting through Ju ly 23, send them to Director of Public Vi ncent Smith throug mail to his of fice at Hall or by email at vsmith@ brookfieldil.gov. If a disability and need ac c ommodations to attend the open house, contact Smit through email or ov p hone at 708-485-2540.
Riverside earns certi cate of achievement for nances
In dependent auditors f
ound Riverside had a ‘p ositiv e’ f isc al year in 2023
By TRENT BROWN Staff Reporter
Rive rside ’s financial statements fo r 2023 have come back clean, according to the village ’s inde p endent audit fir m.
At its June 20 meeting, the Rive rside village board voted to accept the village ’s annual comprehensive financia l re po rt for 2023 following an indep endent audit as required by Illinois law. The audit, wh ich was completed by Napervilleb ased fir m Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, showe d Rive rside ’s total equity went up in 2023 compared to 2022 and earned the village a ce rt ificate of achievement fo r
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T he award, reco gnizing Rive rside ’s “excellence in financial re po rt ing,” was gr anted to the village by the Gove r nment Finance Officers Association, wh ich has represented public finance officials in the United States and Canada since 1906. Lauterbach & A men partner Jamie Wi lkey, who was at the board’s June 20 meeting, called the GFOA’s award “the highest level of re po rt ing you can have” compared to the “basic” inde p endent audit that state law requires of municipalities
According to a letter by Vi llage Manager Jessica Frances that opened the nearly 170-pa ge re po rt , the ce rt ificat e of achievement that the village rece ived this year is its 33rd in the past 34 year s. Wi lkey told trustees that Lauterbach & A men plan to submit Rive rside ’s 2024 audit for another ce rt ificate of achievement, as the firm as a “100% retention rate” for the award.
Aside from the certificate, other high-
lights from the re port show that “it was a positive year for the village,” as Wilkey said. As of the end of last year, Riverside’s total net position — that is, the dif ference between the village ’s financial assets and liabilities — was $29,224,602, re presenting an increase of about 3% and about $900,000 compared to 2022. T he total balance of the village ’s eight gover nmental funds rose about $950,000 for a total of $9,685,303 in 2023.
A dditionally, Finance Director Yvette Zavala said at the meeting that Rivers ide ’s general fund “ended the year with a sur p lus balance of $232,524,” wh ich will remain unassigned so it can be used to fund capital improvement projects in the village ’s future.
In Lautenbach & Amen’s audit , Wi lkey said the firm found that Rivers ide ’s financial statements met its highest level of scrutiny
“There are really two goals each year when we come in to conduct the audit. Number one is to issue an opinion on the
materiality of the financial statements,” Wilkey said at the meeting. “We have issued what we call an unmodified, or clean, audit opinion. That is the highest level we can issue to the village each year, and, again, that indicates that the financial statements are materially correct.”
T he second goal of the auditin g process, she added, is to look at the village ’s internal policies and procedures and double-check the accuracy of it s provided financial statements.
“We eng age in thi rd-par ty confir mation of significant balances We look to ensure that the staf has the appropriate suppo ing documentation, for example, for cer tain balances and transactions,” Wi tainly, through that detailed testing, if there we re an y areas of concer n or red flag s, we would unfor ve to have that conversation tonight, but I’m happy to repo rt we had no such findings.”
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Drunk driver arrested for aggravated speeding
A man was arrested July 1 after a Riverside police officer saw him driving more than twice the speed limit.
Around 12:30 a.m. that morning, the officer was on patrol when they saw the man’s car heading north on Harlem Avenue, going 74 mph in a 30-mph zone. The officer pulled the car over near Herrick Road before approaching it to speak with the driver, police said.
During their co nversation, the officer noticed the man’s eyes we re bloodshot and his breath smelled of alcohol. W hen asked for his drive r’s license, the man provided it, but the officer r an it through the p olice database and learned it was expired. After asking the man to ste p out of the ca r, the officer asked hi m where he was coming from. The man answered that he was c oming from a restaurant where he had performed musi c. W hen asked if he had c onsumed alcohol, the man admitted he had had “four or five drinks,” police said.
As they spoke, the officer noticed a spilled cocktail glass on the passenger side
floor of the car alongside ice, cut lemons and spilled liquid. When the officer asked if the glass and spilled liquid contained alcohol, the man said they did. Later, after he was arrested, the man told police he had tried to dump the drink under the passenger seat when he noticed the officer was pulling him over.
The man then agreed to take field sobriety testing, during which the officer noticed several indicators of impairment, including his struggling to keep his balance and starting during the instructions for the walk-and-turn test. The man also agreed to take a preliminary breath test after completing the field tests, but he provided three samples that did not show readings
The officer placed the man under arrest and transported him to be booked and processed. After a 20-minute observation period, the man gave another breath sample, which showed .11 blood alcohol content. The man received four charges: three for driving drunk, including one aggravated DUI charge, and an aggravated speeding charge. He was later released, and a July 8 court date was set.
Arrested for driving with a suspended license
Riverside police arrested a man June 28 for driving on a suspended driver’s license.
An officer was on patrol around 1 a.m. that morning, driving north on Harlem Avenue, when they noticed a car heading in the same direction without any taillights on, so they pulled the car over near the intersection with Longcommon Road
After explaining the reason for the stop, the officer asked the driver for his driver’s license and proof of insurance, which the man provided. The officer ran the man’s information through the police database, which revealed his driver’s license had been suspended following a previous DUI. After asking the man to step out of his car, the officer ar rested the man for driving with his suspended license and took him to be booked and processed. The man’s car was later towed. T he man was released after being processed, and an August 16 court date was set.
Downed tree branch damages car
Brookfield police were dispatched to the 4200 block of Grove Avenue on July 2 on a report of a fallen tree branch that was blocking the roadway.
The officer was dispatched around 8 p.m. that evening. After arriving, the officer located the branch in the road and noted it appeared to have broken of f a tree on the street. After looking closer, the officer saw the branch had “partially fallen” onto the hood of a nearby car re gistered to one of the houses on the block.
“It appeared as though the branch had caused cosmetic damage to the vehicle and may have damaged the front bumper,” police wrote in their re port
After trying to contact the re gistered owners to no avail, the officer left a note on their door explaining the incident.
These items we re o btained from the Riverside Po lice Department re ports date d June 28 to Ju ly 1 and the Brookfield Police Department re ports dated Ju ly 1-8; th ey re present a portion of the incidents to wh ich police responded. Anyone named in these re ports has only been charged with a c rime and cases ha ve not yet been adjudic ated. We re port the ra ce of a suspect onl y wh en a serious crime has been c ommitted, the suspect is still at la rge and police ha ve provided us with a detailed physica l d escription of the suspect as th ey seek th e public’s help in making an arrest Compiled by Trent Brown
ARCHITEC TURAL FOCUS
New book on Edith Farnsworth House in Plano highlights Illinois’ modern treasure
By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter
Riverside resident Michelangelo Sabatino has a deep interest in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the famed architect who shaped Chicago’s skyline. His new book, The Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture, Preservation, Culture, examines the work of the German-bor n architect through the lens of the modern home he designed in Plano, Illinois (1945-1951) for Edith Farnsworth, a physician. T he book also shines a light on the collective ef fort that led to the purchase of the Farnsworth House and its opening to the public
The book’s recent publication coincides with the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Edith Farnsworth House to the public in 2004.
Sabatino, a professor of architectural history and preservation at the Colle ge of Architecture of the Illinois Institute of Technology, previously partnered with historian and preservationist Susan S. Benjamin to pen Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929-1975.
That book looked at residential architecture in Chicago and its suburbs. The houses featured in the book showed the de gree to which both Mies and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Chicago-based architects. With his latest book, Sabatino said he hopes to encourage design, architecture, and nature enthusiasts to venture outside of Chicagoland and take a field trip to Plano, Illinois.
He said that he knows many architectural enthusiasts who travel outside the country to see sights, but tell themselves they can always get to a more local destination like the Farnsworth House at another time.
“The message to Chicagoans is to go visit, or revisit in different seasons, the nationally landmarked architecture in your own backyard,” he said.
Sabatino lamented the fact that more people seem to be
Edith Farnswor th House with Peter Palumbo-era desk in view, in October 2018.
familiar with the Farnsworth House through photographs than by having actually visited.
“By relying only on photographs, you cannot directly experience the beauty and complexity of the Fox River Valley site,” he said.
While visiting the home in person, he said, people can grasp the relationship of the groundbreaking floating glass and steel building to a site that is prone to flooding. Much is gained by leisurely taking in the house, with the help of knowledgeable docents. on its 60-acre site flanked by the Fox River and traversed in part by the Rob Roy Creek.
Mies van der Rohe met Edith Farnsworth at a dinner party in 1945 in Chicago and was soon employed in the
design of a weekend house for the unconventional doctor whose interests included photography, poetry, and music. The design and building process was anything but straightforward and took six years.
Today, the one room, 1,586-square-foot building is celebrated as an important example of International Style modern architecture. The home was listed on the National Re gister of Historic Places in 2004 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Although the initial purchase for nearly $7.5 million was made possible thanks to Landmarks Illinois, National Trust for Historic Places
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and Friends of the Farnsworth, the home is now owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
To that end, the book is divided into three parts concerning the three distinct owners: Farnsworth and Mies van der Rohe; subsequent owner, British developer and philanthropist Lord Peter Palumbo, who occupied the home from 1972 to 2003; and the stewardship of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Landmarks Illinois.
Sabatino pointed out that the house was renamed the Edith Farnsworth House in 2021 to reemphasize the role Farnsworth played in its realization. “Over time, her name had been disassociated with the house. It became all about Mies,” he said.
One of the things Sabatino is most proud of about the book is the inclusion of three chapters concerning the house from Farnsworth’s unpublished memoir.
“After all the controversy and gossip concerning the client/architect relationship it’s a really great opportunity to read directly her side of the story.”
A distinguished nephrologist, who in 1938 was the third woman to graduate from Northwestern University’s Medical School, Farnsworth was a pioneer in her own right.
While acknowledging the importance of Farnsworth in the creation of the home, Sabatino added: “I learned through the process that you cannot write a book about an important house like this one and just cover
Sabatino encourages Chicagoans to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the house by taking a “staycation” and driving the 60-mile trip to visit or revisit one of Chicago’s most iconic national landmarks.
Planning a trip
The Edith Farnsworth House is located about 60 miles south of Chicago in Plano, Illinois. The home and its grounds are open for tours Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets are required. For more infor mation or to purchase tickets, visit: https://edithfarnswor thhouse.org/ tours/
Interested readers can support the EFH by purchasing a copy of Sabatino’s book directly from their visitor center shop: https://farnsworth-house.myshopify.com
Edith Farnswor th House in Plano, Illinois.
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections
Measures also include refor ms to electoral college electors and voter registration data
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral colle ge and the state’s voter re gistration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill last week.
T he legislation, c ontaining seve r al unrelated election measures, p assed near the end of the legislature’s s pring session on a vote of 68-38 in the House and 51-3 in the Senate.
A measure loosening restrictions on p olitical pa rt i es’ spending during primary c ampaigns sparke d p ushback from some House Re publicans during debate of the bill.
Under the new law, parties will be allowed to transfer an unlimited amount of funds to candidates during primary elections. In previous elections, parties were limited in the amount of money they could give candidates based on the office they sought. That provision was put in place in 2009 as part of a reform campaign by thenGov. Pat Quinn, who took office after his predecessor, Rod Blagojevich, was removed from office following a corruption scandal.
The measure comes after several primary elections earlier this year where House Speaker Chris Welch sided with challengers over incumbents of his own party. In the Senate, a party-backed candidate also lost their primary election. Appointed Senator Natalie Toro, D-Chicago, lost to progressive challenger Graciela Guzman.
Critics, including campaign finance advocacy group Reform for Illinois, said the measure could lead to legislative leaders’ centralizing their power over lawmakers while also making elections more expensive.
Another provision in the bill would change how the state handles the electors it sends to the electoral colle ge during presidential elections. Under the new law, electors – those who actually cast Illinois’ votes for president – would be required to vote for the presidential candidate that won the state’s presidential election.
Previously, electors were not le g ally
bound to vote for the winner of the popular vote and could instead act as a “faithless elector,” casting their vote for another candidate
While unprecedented in Illinois, several electors elsewhere have voted against their state’s winner in recent elections. In 2016, seven of the 538 electors successfully voted against their state’s winner. Three others also voted faithlessly, although their votes were invalidated.
Illinois law will require electors to sign a pledge to vote faithfully and, if they don’t, they would be immediately replaced with an alternate who also signed a pledge to vote in accordance with the popular vote.
The measure was based on model legislation that has been adopted in 12 other states. Illinois is now the 34th state that bars faithless electors. While some states
impose a penalty while still counting the vote, Illinois will not count faithless electoral colle ge votes.
The newly signed law also contains a provision crafted in response to a situation where voters’ home addresses and birthdays were published on a network of conservative websites.
Local Government Information Services, a company backed by conservative operatives Dan Proft and Brian Timpone, published voter information earlier this year and was quickly sued by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office.
The law now explicitly says that voter re gistration data cannot be used for “any personal, private, or commercial purpose, including, but not limited to, the intimidation, threat, or deception of any person or the advertising, solicitation, sale, or mar-
keting of products or services.”
Proft was recently the subject of a Democratic Party complaint alleging he and his political action committee illegally coordinated with then-candidate for governor Darren Bailey. That complaint, the first such challenge to be considered by the Illinois State Board of Elections, was ultimately dismissed.
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It’s been a quiet week in Riverside and Brookfield. After the tumult and the marching happily associated with 4th of July festivities, we’re hitting a summer lull. That’s not all bad.
But here are a trio of items which reflect the values, idiosyncrasies and future of these villages.
Olmsted past and future
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is anticipating Riverside’s sesquicentennial next year. A true milestone for a village with a rich and special history based on the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted.
Most immediately, the society is launching a contest to create a logo for the group Designers, graphic artists and others with “an artistic flair” are invited to compete in a competition that starts next week and wraps up before this summer ends.
Creators of the chosen design will enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Avery Coonley House in Riverside
This is certainly an opportunity to reflect on Olmsted’s legacy and, to us, on what that legacy lives like in Riverside 2024. The society posits that it seeks ways to engage more locals in its efforts. We want to see those efforts reflect both the village’s remarkable and bold history and how that foundation fosters more bold history in the making
Better than clean
It is not click bait when the local paper reports on the financial audit of one of the towns it covers. It is, however, the stuf f of local news and it is notable when a village regularly produces both a “clean” audit but also is recognized for the quality of its financial re porting.
That is the case, yet again, in Riverside where the annual third-party audit of the village’s books comes back clean, reflecting a steady-to-good financial situation, and earns the town’s special reco gnition by a national organization for the quality of its financial re porting.
Riverside has received that same recognition many times over several decades. So it is clear that the focus on sound financial management runs deep in both the government organization but also its elected leadership.
Have your say
Brookfield continues to invest in its infrastructure. And next week it is inviting residents to an open house to offer input on developing plans for a retooling of several major arteries.
This is a project planned for next spring and summer that includes a range of amenities such as new lighting, trees and brick crosswalks.
The open house is July 16 at villa ge hall. It runs from 4 to 6 p.m.
Sports
Brook eld Majors softball stays in contention at state
12-Under team starts pool play 2-1 behind o ensive repower
By Bill Stone Contributing Reporter
The Brookfield Little League Majors 12-Under all-star softball team has shown the offensive success necessary to win a second straight state tournament.
Brookfield scored 24 runs in winning its first two games of pool play before losing to Oglesby 7-1 Monday in downstate Rushville
“The team was hitting really well the first two games. Everyone was really aggressive with the bats and putting the ball in play,” Brookfield coach Mike Melendez said.
“(Monday) was one of those games. Our bats went silent. The Oglesby pitcher did a good job keeping us of f rhythm. We’ll bounce back and get back to our normal selves.”
Team members are Ema Beattie, Lea Becker, Grace Campbell, Justina Costello, Kallie Hickey, Viv Kowynia, Nena Melendez, Lyla Pigoni, Maeve Toland, Josie St-
remski, Josie Swanson and Yannis Villamil. Assistant coaches are Dave Campbell and Ed Kowynia.
Brookfield was scheduled to play its final pool game Tuesday against Clarendon Hills with a victory all but guaranteeing a berth in the single-elimination semifinals Wednesday night. The championship game immediately follows with the state champion advancing to the Central Re gional in Whitestown, Ind., the same site as 2023. Last season, Brookfield won its first Majors softball state title since 2006 by edging Evergreen Park 4-3 in the final and went 1-2 at re gionals.
Brookfield be g an this state tournament by beating Beardstown 13-5 Sunday and O rion 21-1 in three i nnings in Satur day’s opener.
Campbell was 3 for 3 with a triple, double and three RBIs. Toland had two triples and Becker and Villamil doubled. Winning pitcher Melendez allowed four hits and walked five
Against O rion, Melend ez was 3 for 3 with a home r un, two t riples and six RBI s and pitched a one-hitter with five strikeouts and three walks. Vi llamil (double, 3 RBIs) and C ampbell (double 2 RBIs) also we re 3 for 3 and C ostello, Beattie and St -
Anthony Petrucci
Riverside Brook eld High School
* College sports plans: Football at Carthage Colle ge (Kenosha, Wisconsin); NCAA Division III
* College major: Business
* Reasons I chose Carthage: “I felt at home. The coaching staf f welcomed me as family and brought me for multiple visits, I felt my personal experience and athletic growth would be maxi-
Brook eld’s Josie Swanson (1) heads o second base during their game against La Grange Park during the Illinois Major League So ball District 9 Championshi June 27, 2024 in Brook eld.
remski doubled
Brookfield scored a c ombined 28 r uns in i ts 3-0 r un to the District 9 title at E hler t Pa rk
Riverside and North Riverside were 0-2.
Brookfield, Riverside and North Riverside begin Minors 10-U District 9 play Wednes-
mized at Carthage. Academically, the opportunities Carthage have are some I couldn’t pass up, with the opportunity to study abroad eventually and opportunities for internships around many companies in the local cities of Milwaukee and Chicago.”
* On playing college sports: “Sports was always on my daily agenda so I kne w it was an easy pick to go to colle ge to play a sport. I just had to work for it.”
Compiled by Bill Stone
day at Sedgwick Pa rk in La Grange.
Brookfield and Riverside are the two teams in 11-U, playing for the title Sunday and Monday at Sedgwick Park
In the two-team Juniors 14-U division, the combined North Riverside/Brookfield team lost the championship series with La Grange 2-0.
District 9 baseball
In the Minors 10-U District 9 tournament, Brookfield and Rive rside we re 1-2. Brookfield lost to Western Springs a second time after giving Rive rside i ts second loss
The Majors 12-U tournament for Riverside and Brookfield began Sunday, co-hosted by Kiwanis Park and Spring Rock Park in Western Springs.
Brookfield and Riverside were scheduled to meet Tuesday in the first round of the 11U, at Hanesworth Park in LaGrange Park
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Priscilla Gil
Riverside Brook eld High School
* College sports plans: Water polo at Pennsylvania State University Behrend (Erie)/Penn State (University Park); Colle ge Water Polo Association Varsity Division III/CWPA Mid-Atlantic Division Club
* College major: Business/finance
* Career goals: “To advance in my future career and make a positive impact. I will be doing the 2-plus-2 plan, meaning I will play at Behrend and at the main campus.”
* Reasons I chose Penn State: “I have always been interested in Penn State and ever since I visited the school, I fell in love with the campus, the professors, and the people there. I was on (RBHS) varsity since my freshman year and through freshmansophomore year, coach Todd Fridrych always saw great potential in me and inspired me to be great. My [assistant and junior-senior head] coach Amy Frey has
always encouraged and pushed me to be the best I can be. It’s so great that she also went to Penn State for water polo, as well as my club water polo coach from Lyons Aquatics and (RBHS) boys high school water polo coach Kevin Wolak. Academically, Penn State is one of the top universities and they have great professors and a great program for my major s.”
* Recruiting process: “I do remember at the start I was going play softball instead of water polo. Although something changed, I realized I kept growing more and more in water polo than in softball. I was ranked 88th in the nation my junior year and that really gave me an extra push to be better. So I decided to give up softball, which was very hard at first because I was giving up something that played a huge part in my life and helped me shape the person I am today. So after I gave up soft-
Noah Pfa in
Lyons Township High School
* College sports plans: Football at Colgate University (Hamilton, N.Y.); NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
* College major: Economics
* Reasons I chose Colgate: “I loved everything they stood for on the field. They run a great program and develop players well. The bond of the team is truly like a family and I’ve been able to see that. We’ve got a real shot to be leaders in the Patriot League. School-wise, it’s one of the best educations and de grees you can get in the country. Schools set you up to do whatever you want in life and be successful in that field. The alumni connection program, especially for football players is A-1 and very helpful to find internships and good job opportunities after graduation.”
* I decided to play college sports: “Because I feel like I haven’t yet reached my full potential. I feel like I have a lot of growth and improvement in my game, and I want to see where that can take me. Also I want to be a part of something special, joining the family
ball, I started training more for water polo and in the middle of my junior year, I got an email from the Penn State water polo coach, asking me some questions. From there, I’ve grown a strong bond with the coaches there and I met the team and I knew it was the right fit for me. Then at the end of my senior year I ranked 56th in the nation so I always think back to my junior year, when I gave up softball. But I am glad I did because now I’m going to Penn State. When I visited, it was St. Patrick’s Day weekend and I met the girls water polo team and the boys water polo team and everyone was so welcoming and kind. And a funny thing that I learned is that the Penn State soccer team and boys water polo team have a rivalry, which I thought was pretty funny.”
* On playing college sports: “I’ve been playing sports since I was a little kid and I’ve always known I wanted to play the game at
and creating that bond of brothers for life is a big reason why I wanted to continue playing at the colle ge level.”
* I wanted to play college sports: “Since eighth grade. It was a goal that I worked very hard towards. I made my commitment to Colgate in the summer before my senior season after taking an unofficial visit. I loved the facilities and they sold me on everything. The guys and coaching staff were the best part.”
* What I learned from high school sports: “There’s a lot of ups and downs in high school. Sometimes it’s recruiting or your own actual team. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world, though. The best part about high school football is being able to play as a team with the kids you grew up with and have been friends with since kindergarten. The lessons that come from things that happen on the field translate very well, too, of f the field. It’s very important to learn and have those skills growing as a young man through high school.”
a higher level. My dad I owe a ton of credit to because he played sports and wanted the best for me. So as I got older I always knew I wanted to play in college. I made this decision to definitely play in college my freshman year, because I love the game and to play at any level in college is a blessing.”
* What I learned from high school sports: “It really did help me improve and learn from these experiences. I learned that the people you meet along the way won’t always stay in your life but in the moment you are learning from them and learning lessons to use in the future. In the game of water polo, handling pressure, I had a ton of times when I had to play under a lot of pressure. Re gular practice and the dedication required to excel in water polo instill a sense of discipline. Overcoming challenges and pushing through tough times builds perseverance and resilience. It’s not always going to be easy, but the dedication and consistency will always pay of f.”
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Max Israel Montalvo
Riverside Brook eld High School
* College sports plans: Football at Elmhurst University; NCAA Division III
* College major: Trauma nurse or anesthesiologist nurse
* Reasons I chose Elmhurst: “Elmhurst University’s nursing program is a great program that I believe will grant me and my future family a great future. Their football team is in a really good conference (Colle ge Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) and my hope is to compete and come out on top.”
* Recruiting process: “I didn’t go to many me ga- or super-camps during my junior year; I went to one and was able to receive six offers (4 Division III and 2 NAIA). Another interesting story is I went on a visit to St. Ambrose (Davenport, Iowa) with ex-NFL lineman Marcus Sullivan.”
* On playing college sports: “I wanted something to keep me busy
and to make sure I was on top of my grades and time management. I don’t expect being able to balance school, work, and sports perfectly, but I will have to find a way to do so and Elmhurst fits my schedule in the best way possible. I made this decision after our loss to Kaneland in the [2022 Class 6A] playoffs my junior year. It made me realize that things don’t last forever and I decided to make sure that all the hard work I put into the sport didn’t go into waste. So I decided, continuing in colle ge football will support myself mentally and physically as it did in high school.”
* What I learned from high school sports: “Football is a family sport and the only way you improve in your family is to stand out and make yourself known and to support your brother and/or sister.”
Compiled by Bill Stone
Legal Notice State of Illinois County of Cook PUBLIC NOTICE ID HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance of the Park District of Forest Park, County of Cook, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 will be held at the Administration Building, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 on July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Jackie Iovinelli
Park District Board Secretary
Dated this July 8, 2024
Published in Forest Park Review July 10, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK
I, VANESSA BELMONTE, CLERK OF THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, DO HEREBY STATE, that on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 6:45 PM at the Forest Park Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, a public hearing will be held to consider the proposed adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Village of Forest Park. At the public hearing, all interested persons may provide comments concerning the appropriation of the sums of money the Village of Forest Park deems necessary to defray all its necessary expenses and liabilities. The appropriation document will be available for public inspection no later than July 12, 2024, in the Village Clerk’s Office at the Village of Forest Park, 517 DesPlaines Ave., Forest Park, Illinois.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2024
Vanessa Belmonte Clerk, Village of Forest Park
Published in Forest Park Review July 10, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD
Notice of Public Hearing Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission July 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM
NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 25th , 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois for the purpose of considering a request from Ben Thurnhoffer for a variation from §62-75 Bulk, yard and space requirements in order to build an enclosed porch for property located at 3132 Park Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PIN 15342010460000).
Legal Description: THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT 12 IN BLOCK 6 IN BROOKFIELD MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY OF SUBURBAN RAILROAD), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kate Portillo, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, kportillo@brookfieldil.gov, or 708-485-1445. Oral or written testimony may be given during the public hearing.
The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Please reference PZC Case 24-13. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.
By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.
Published in RB Landmark July 10, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing has been called by the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois to be held at the Village Hall of Oak Park at 123 Madison Street, (Lombard and Madison), Oak Park, Illinois in Room 201 at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, for the purpose of considering the following item of business:
To hear comments from the Public on the Public Housing Agency Plan.
The draft of the PHA Annual Plan for 2025 along with the public’s comments will be considered by the Authority before adoption of the Annual Plan to be submitted by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The draft plan is available for inspection at the following locations during normal hours of operation, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.:
Oak Park Housing Authority
21 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302
Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place Oak Park, IL 60302
Written comments will also be accepted prior to the hearing for inclusion in the public record. Address all comments or inquiries to: Oak Park Housing Authority Executive Director Re: PHA Annual Plan 2025 21 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302
Published in Wednesday Journal July 10, 2024
