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The debt service for each bond issue was to be paid over 10 years, with the expectation that the village would ask residents for another bond is sue to keep village streets in good repair.
Facing the prospect of another street improvement bond issuance in 2024, elected officials are now trying to determine whether they ought to issue new bonds or ask voters to make that financial investment a permanent tax increase.
2 e Landmark, September 7, 2022 JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates JOINTHEAUSTINUNITEDALLIANCE,COMMUNITYSTAKEHOLDERSANDYOURAUSTINNEIGHBORSATACOMMUNITY MEETINGONREDEVELOPMENTOFTHELARAMIESTATEBANKBUILDINGANDSURROUNDINGPROPERTIES Attendthisimportantcommunityengagement meetingtolearnmoreaboutoneofthelargest capitalinvestmentprojectseverinitiatedon Chicago’sWestSide,including: AboutAustinUnitedAlliance AustinUnitedAlliance,includingOakParkRegionalHousingCenterandHeartlandHousing,hasbeen chosenbytheCityofChicagotoredeveloptheformerLaramieStateBankbuildingandapproximately 20,000squarefeetofadjacentlandat5200W.ChicagoAve.ConstructionwillbegininFall2022. Learnmoreat www.austinunitedalliance.org •NewHigh-QualityMixed-IncomeHousing •NewOn-SiteBankBranch/FinancialInstitution •CommunityEngagement&ParticipationOpportunities •InnovativeArchitecturalDesign Formoreinformation,contactBaxterSwilleyatBSwilley@oprhc.org;(312)521-0059 Registeronlineat bit.ly/aua-updates COMMUNTY MEETING ON REDEVELOPMENT OF LARAMIE STATE BANK & NEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED INCOME HOUSING Thursday, September 8 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sankofa Cultural Center 5820 W Chicago, Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
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By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter Equity has been a focus in LaGrangeBrookfield School District 102 in recent years. The district has worked to do better on issues of diversity and is trying to ser non-white students better This year Park Junior High School a new principal, Jerome Green, who Black man. Park’s assistant principal is nette Campbell, is a Black woman who had been the assistant principal at Cong Park School, before moving over to lastGreen,March.54, comes to Park with varied experience and an interesting career path. For the past two years, he served as assistant principal at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park Before that Green served for one year as an assistant prin cipal at Longfellow Elementary School in Oak Park Earlier in his career Green was an assistant principal at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights for seven years.“Mr. Green rose to the top of the candidate list by members of the committee for his experience and his calm approach to working with students, staf f and parents,” said District 102 Superintendent Kyle Schumacher in an email. “His passion for helping middle school students grow academically and emotionally was evident.” Schumacher said the hiring committee especially liked how Green interacted with students Green is an eng aged, active prin cipal who loves talking to students. Green and Campbell have been having lunch with seven to 10 students each lunch period in Green’s of fice so that they can get to know the students and the students can get to know them “I try to ask questions and relate to them in a way that disar ms both of us in our roles,” said Green. Green, who grew up and still lives on the South Side of Chicago, be g an his career as a lawyer. He got his bachelor’s de gree from Loyola and ear ned his law de gree from Illi nois Institute of Technology’s Kent Colle ge of Law. But after doing plaintiffs’ tor t law for a Chicago law fir m for a few years, he decided a little more than 20 years ago that he decided he wanted to do something else. Green got his teaching certificate through an alter native certification program run by the Golden Apple Foundation. “I wanted to give back, it’s that simple,” Green said. “I had been in the law. I got bur ned out on it really, really quickly.” Green be g an his career in education as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher in the Chicago Public Schools He has also worked at char ter schools in Chicago. He left his assistant principal position at T homas Middle School to teach fifth grade at a Chicago Public School on the South Side of Chicago for three years before g etting hired as an assistant principal at Longfellow School. “I had some things going on in my house that I had to deal with, and I couldn’ t be an administrator at that point,” Green said of his decision to leave his assistant prin cipal role in Arlington Heights to retur n toGreenclassroom.salary is $112,000 a year
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At Pa rk Junior High, 69.1 percent of the students are white, 21.1 percent of the students are Hispanic and 3.7 percent of the students are Black. Green said that he be lieves that there is only one Black teacher at Park. Green has a lot of experience working at predominately white schools, especially from his time at T homas in Ar lington Heights
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“I don’ t know if it changes my delivery with how I deal with the students, truth be told,” Green said. “Students might describe me as being a Black male, but I think the first description that you’ ll get from my students is that I’m fair.”
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Green said he takes his role with students very seriously and tries to treat them as a parent would. “I see them as my students and my kids,” Green said. “I take the phrase in loco parentis very, very, very seriously.”
He says that he can be role model for Black students but also believes that it is helpful for white students to see a Black man in a leadership role. “I think a Black principal is impactful on Black students,” Green said. “I think having a Black principal is impactful on all students.”
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■ Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., presents “Endless,” featuring the work of Darrell Roberts, in the outdoor Sculpture Garden through Oct. 29. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. There’s also an exhibition featuring the work of Madelyn Roldan and Oakley McCormack in the lobby of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, through Sept. 29. Regular viewing hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit riversideartscenter.com for more.
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Nor th Riverside Parks & Rec invites you to nd some bargains at their annual Fall Flea Market on Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.
■ The Frederick Law Olmsted Society and village of Riverside will hold a Landscape Workday on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Indian Gardens (near the Scout Cabin). Come for as long as you like. Supervised children welcome. Bring work gloves and a water bottle. All other supplies and snacks provided. Look for the public works dump truck.
■ The Brook eld Elks Lodge, 9022 31st St., hosts bingo the second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. with cash payouts
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Nor th Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., invites Planeswalkers in grades 6-12 to do battle in the Multiverse during a special Magic: The Gathering tournament on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. Cards will be provided by MagiKids, a non-pro t organization. The event is free to attend. For more information or if you have questions, call 708-447-0869 or email to teen@ nor thriversidelibrary.org.
■ Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library, 3541 Park Ave., presents Fairytale Storytime (ages 4-5) on Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m., a Pinecone Bird Feeder making project (grades 1-5) on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m., STEM for Adults with William Pack on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., Film Discussion Series with Marty Blank on the lm “Lapsis” on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Art Therapy for Seniors on Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. Call 708-485-6917 or visit online at brook eld.evanced info/signup to register for programs.
The event features more than 100 vendor booths where you’ll be able to nd that treasure you’ve been looking for. The event is held rain or shine. Lights concessions available for purchase Mall celebrates IndependenceMexicanDay North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road in North Riverside, will host a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the mall’s center court. The event will feature live Mariachi music, a Folkloric dance performance, Loteria and prizes and Mexican antojitos (while supplies last). For more, visit northriversideparkmall.com/events.
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■ North Riverside Public Library, 2400 Desplaines Ave., presents Signing Storytime (children with adult) on Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m., Crafternoons: Glittery Book Page Hanging on Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m., Morning Munchkin Stories with Ms. Karen on Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. and Story Safari (kids with adult) on Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Register for programs online at northriversidelibrary.org/events-new.
Riverside Public Library and the Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library will join Illinois Libraries Present as they host a virtual “Conversation with Marlee Matlin” on Sept. 14 at 7 p To mark Deaf Aw ness Month, the HlowshighsdiscussacwinningemyAcad-Awtresswilltheandofherollywoodcareerandherjourney as a deaf rights ac event will be pr be translated thr Register to attend at 708-485-6917 or at brook eld.evanced.info/signup or at riversidelibrary.org/events.
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■ The Riverside Farmers Market operates each Wednesday through Oct. 5 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Centennial Park, at Forest Avenue and Longcommon Road. The Brook eld Farmers Market returns every Saturday through Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brook eld Village Hall, 8820 Brook eld Ave.
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■ Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road, presents Drop-in Computing 101 on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m., Mindfulness Together mediation with Gina Barsotti on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m., a Family Birding program with Valerie Jisa on Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m., and Today’s Feature Teen Movie (grades 6-12) on Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. To register for programs, visit online at riversidelibrary.org/events
The Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library, 3541 Park Av invites you to join Chicago ac and Brook eld resident Rose Buckner for a reading of her one woman play “Bluegrass Belle Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. Based on actual events, the pla follows the life of Olivia Buckner a Kentucky aristocrat who de ed convention and married a Japanese man in 1903. Register to attend at 708-485-6917 or at brook eld evanced.info/signup.
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Graduate students and faculty from El mhurst University’s industrial and orga nizational psychology program are work ing with Brookfield village staf f to draft a community-wide survey where residents can give feedback and insight into village services, their interactions with village employees and de par tments, including community development, police, fire, recreation and public works. They’ ll also be asked which sources they use to get information about the village, what village issues concer n them the most and what the village might of fer that it doesElectednot.
Tickets, which are $20 apiece, can be purchased at the following locations: Boxless Media, 9041 Monroe Ave.; Betty’s Flow ers & Gifts, 9138 Broadway Ave.; A Sound Education, 9433 Ogden Ave.; Douglas Auto Body, 4015 Eberly Ave.; Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St.; Fill My Jar, 3726 Prai rie Ave.; Beach Ave. BBQ , 3453 Grand Blvd.; Brennan Massage & Spa, 3700 Grand Blvd.; Mary’s Mor ning Mix-Up, 9110 Broadway Ave.; and First National Bank of Brookfield, 9136 Washington Ave. Of the money raised from ticket sales, $1,000 is going to RBHS for hosting the event and $1,000 will go to a charity chosen by each judge. The rest will fund scholar ships the chamber gives annually and for programs that support businesses in Brookfield.“We’redoing this to be out with the community, to show support for our businesses and to give back to the community,” Wein er t said.
Brookfield has done targeted surveys in the past related to recreation facilities and parks, but never a comprehensive survey where staff can gather data to identify areas of improvement and suggest where the vil lage might want to allocate its resources.
Back in 2019, Mary Vasque z, the owner of Mary’s Mor ning Mix-Up in Brookfield, decided to take some dancing lessons.
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Three years later, she’ ll get the chance to show everyone her best moves while competing against nine other members of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce during Dancing with the Chamber on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Riverside-Brookfield High School, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside. Vasque z and Brookfield Chamber Treasurer Amy Weiner t broached the idea of a “Dancing with the Stars”-type event back in“I2019.said, ‘Let’s do it! It’d be so much fun to get all the businesses involved,” Vasque z said.The chamber had quietly planned to roll out the contest in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic quashed that ef fort. But 2022 will be the year. “It will be a fun event where we can put the spotlight on businesses and give advertising oppor tunities to others who other wise might not be able to reach such a large audience,” Weiner t said. The 10 contestants include Vasque z, Jason Baumann of Boxless Media, Chris Borzym re presenting Betty’s Flowers & Gifts, Mike Doer r of A Sound Education, Doug Fiala of Douglas Auto Body, Riverside-Brookfield High School Principal Hec tor Freytas, Charles Hitzeman of Hitzeman Funeral Home, Annette Pardun of Fill My Jar, Aaron Pesek of Beach Ave. BBQ and Abby Snow of Brennan Massage & Spa They’ ll be judged by a three-person panel that includes Chicago dance studio owner and Brookfield resident Teresa Swanson, Brookfield resident and Parks & Rec Commissioner Mary Vyskocil and Riverside Brookfield Landmark Editor Bob Uphues.
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“Really we do have strategic goal discussions at the staff level, and one of things we are talking about is assessing where we’re at as a community,” Issakoo told the Landmark in a phone interview. “We always want to im prove and make changes in order to meet the goals of the village board.”
According to Weiner t, who will emcee the show in the auditorium of the high school, each contestant will perfor m one number accompanied by a professional dancer.“Weare putting these 10 business owners in a really foreign situation,” Weiner t said. “We’ ll get a chance to lear n a lot about these people, and I think it’s fantastic.” Swanson, who runs Sway Dance Studio in Chicago, choreographed all of the routines. Dancers are busy rehearsing at Riverside-Brookfield High School for the big reveal on Oct. 1. “I’ ll do the best I can and that’s all,” Vasque z said. “[On Aug. 31], I did a double [rehearsal]. I want to be the best!”
Village President Michael Garvey said he particularly liked that a draft survey provided to elected officials by the Elmhurst College contingent on Aug. 22 included more open-ended questions that could provide for thoughtful feedback beyond ranking things on a numerical scale. “It’s always interesting to hear what types of things people are looking for,” Garvey said.Village Manager Timothy Wiberg cautioned elected officials that feedback on some services, such as police and code enforcement might depend on whether or not someone had been ticketed or found to have violated“Therecodes.are certain departments [where] people have a generally unfavor able [view],” Wiberg said. “It’s our job to be enforcing our codes, which means we’re telling people something they don’t want to hear, and they’re not going to be very happy with that.” Issakoo said that while village officials should not dismiss such criticism, the sur vey drafters were trying to craft questions so staff could lear n something tangible to guide the response “We did try to draft the survey to make it more about preferences or services resi dents engage in,” Issakoo said. “We’re trying to take a balanced approach.”
of ficials appeared enthusiastic about the pros of being able to survey the community in par tnership with the university instead of spending thousands to have a consultant draft such a survey. “Because this would be something new for the village, it might make sense to pilot a survey with a group like [Elmhurst Colle ge], where we can eng age with some students that are looking to grow and lear n in their studies, and also the village gets a benefit of getting the pulse of the community before we make that recommendation to the board to commit the funding it would take to do something longer ter m,” Assistant Village Manager George Issakoo told trustees at their Aug. 22 committee of the whole meeting
The timeline for rolling out the survey and making it available to the public has not yet been deter mined, but Issakoo told the Landmark that it likely would be made public throughout October, with the Elmhurst College students and faculty presenting the results to the village board in late November In addition to being available online, the village plans to make a hard copy of the sur vey available to those who would prefer that format. It will be made available at public facilities such as village hall and the library, and the village plans to push out communi cations about the survey via social media and other channels
10 Brook eld business owners will compete for ballroom bragging rights
The auditorium at RBHS holds 692 people, and Weiner t has given each contestant 60 tickets to sell, which still leaves some room if those sell out. Both Vasque z and Borzym sold their quotas almost immediately and are looking for more, so it looks like it could be a packed house
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Using the CVS security camera video, Berwyn police confir med the offender was the same and provided Brookfield with the description of a vehicle used in the Berwyn robbery. Police broadcast that description to surrounding agencies. At about 9:10 p.m., Lyons police located a vehicle matching the description in the Ber wyn robbery at 47th Street and First Avenue The car had suffered a mechanical failure and was stranded on the roadside along with twoLymen.onspolice detained the two while Brookfield police brought over one of the victims, who reportedly identified Oliver, the suspected CVS gunman. Police also reported finding a handgun, a large amount of cash and merchandise reported stolen in the robberies inside the car. Berwyn police are expected to pursue sepa rate charges.
Chicago man charged with robbing Brook eld pharmacy
Darryl L. Oliver, 41, of Chicago, has been charged with ar med robbery and unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly robbed a Brookfield phar macy at gunpoint on the night of Aug. 30. A second suspect, a 30-year old Chicago man who reportedly drove the getaway car, was also arrested, said Brookfield Police Chief Michael Kuruvilla. He was not charged in connection with the Brookfield robbery but was wanted on an unrelated warrant.
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Ar med robbery is a Class X felony punishable for between six and 30 years, if convicted At a hearing Sept. 1 at the Maybrook courthouse, a judge set Oliver’s bond at $50,000. He remains in Cook County Jail awaiting his next hearing on Sept. 21. Police responded to CVS Phar macy, 8911 Ogden Ave., at about 8:30 p.m. after one of the two victims, both store employees, called 911 to report they’d just been held up Oliver reportedly entered the store and took cooler bags with a floral pattern from a shelf before approaching the cash register. He then reportedly displayed a handgun, pointed it at one of the employees and de manded money from the register. The employees complied and Oliver reportedly left the store with about $300 in cash and the cooler bags Responding officers secured the scene and began collecting evidence, which included security camera video. During their prelimi nary investigation, Brookfield police lear ned that there was a retail store robbery in Ber wyn earlier that evening and that the description of the offender in that case was similar to the CVS robbery.
Brookfield police responded to the 3300 block of Oak Avenue on Sept. 1 after a resi dent called to re port that sometime after 3 a.m. on Aug. 30, someone removed the catalytic conver ter from his 2021 Nissan cargo van, which was parked on the street. DUI Nor th Riverside police charged a 27-year old Cicero man with driving under the in fluence of alcohol, disobeying a stop light and driving without lights after being pulled over by an of ficer on patrol on Aug. 28 at about 3:30 a.m According to the police re port, the of ficer was stationed at Cer mak Road and Desplaines Avenue when he observed a vehicle approaching from the west at what appeared to be a high rate of speed While unable to get a radar reading, the of ficer followed the vehicle, which did not have taillights on, and estimated that the car was traveling 85 mph based on how long it took for it to go from Desplaines Av enue to Harlem Avenue The car covered the one mile stretch in 42 seconds, the of ficer re por ted. When it stopped for the red light, it did so “well past” the white stop marker on the pavement, the officer added. The driver re por tedly failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody for DUI. These items were obtained from police re ports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 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.
Upcoming fall events and trips are listed in the Brookfielder and on Contactline.
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What’s Old is New: Brookfield’s Aging Well Team offers resources and events to age well in Brookfield! Since the early 2000’s the Aging Well team’s volunteers, focus and leadership has ebbed and flowed. Originally started with a grant from Aging Care Connections, which was the Suburban Area Agency on Aging, its purpose has always been to find ways for seniors to “age well.” Over the years improvements and growth has been supported by Brookfield’s Park and Recreation Department, including former director Cathy Colgrass Edwards. What has made BAWT work is the continued support of the original sponsors and volunteers, who brought in new sponsors, volunteers, and community groups. The Chamber of Commerce extends membership to BAWT and new connections continue to be made.
Pictured from left to right MaryAnne Daniels, Joyce Nemec, Christy Eyre, Vicky Rehill, Elaine Jans, Lisa Capone, Gia Marie Benline, Danielle Hitzman
We are bringing back monthly Coffee Socials! The first one is Friday September 16th from 10-1130a in the conference room of the Village Hall. Your suggestions are welcome as there is so much we can do and enjoy together. Our annual First Responders event will be Monday September 26th from 10-11:30 am in the conference room of Village Hall. Hear directly from our Police and Fire Department Chiefs.
us: brookfieldagingwellteam@gmail.com; on Facebook: @brookfieldagingwellteam; or Village of Brookfield Parks & Recreation Department 708-485-1527
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Today over a dozen volunteer team members meet monthly. We have both senior volunteers and representatives from a wide variety of organizations. This diverse mix allows the Aging Well Team to both share information, as well as to learn about the interests and concerns of Brookfield’s seniors. For the past few years, we have focused on creating a core calendar of annual events which are informative, feature multiple speakers, and are a great way to socialize. Snacks are always provided of course. The second goal that we have achieved is publishing the Brookfield Senior Resource guide. Edits were made during Covid and more edits will be made next year. It is available by calling the Parks and Recreation Department and requesting it via email or facebook. We did not anticipate the challenges that the last couple of years brought to our group, but we have adapted and thrived! Distributing goodie bags in a blizzard for the drive through Valentine’s Day event, monthly zoom meetings, creating a social media presence are all new for us but we are helping seniors age well. Our mailing list is close to 200 residents and fully a quarter are reached by email.
Upcoming fall events and trips: www.facebook.com/brookfieldagingwell/
The cost for building new more elaborate fa cilities was pegged at more than $20 million.
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And with other capital needs – like a new public safety facility – still unfunded, trustees may also want to use that new perpetual revenue stream to fund capital improvements other than roads. Elected officials engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about how to fund future road and public facility improvements at their Sept. 1 meeting. The discussion also was a first pass at capital funding generally for 2023 and be yond, but with the 2014 street bond issue set to retire in 2024, trustees are looking at a larger policy decision regarding property taxes “Everybody wants to reduce taxes; I do too,” said Trustee Doug Pollock, who sug gested a referendum to make the revenue the village receives every 10 years to fix streets a per manent part of the village tax levy. “But I just think we have needs that haven’t been met, that we’ve postponed, and that just get more expensive every year “We have an opportunity to not increase anyone’s taxes but still have some revenue to start meeting some of these needs that we’ve passed up.” Pollock said converting the bond issue revenue into tax revenue would have the added benefit of not having to pay about $200,000 in interest for debt service.
While using any new tax levy funds for facilities might take away funding for road improvements, Johns argued that new busi nesses coming to the village – in the form of a Sherwin Williams paint store and a cannabis dispensary, will result in more non-home rule sales tax revenue.
Non-home rule sales tax revenue, by state law, must fund street infrastructure maintenance. The new revenue, along with motor fuel tax revenue may get Riverside close to the $200,000 per year base level funding that’s needed for residential street improvements
Trustee Megan Claucherty wondered if there might be another location in the village suitable for a public safety facility, saying the Youth Center riverfront location might be more suitable for a different use
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A new per manent tax levy to fund capital projects, including village facilities, could also be bolstered by issuing limited tax bonds every two years to help fund facility improvements In 2020, the village issued about $1.5 million in limited tax debt bonds to fund the first phase of the Selbor ne Road reconstruction project. Prior to that those bonds were issued every two years to pay off the debt issued to build the public works facility in Riverside Lawn. Limited tax debt bonds are not subject to referendum, although they can be forced to a vote through a petition process.
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“As romantic as that idea is, I don’t think it’s practical,” Pollock said. “But I haven’t studied it; I can’t say for sure. I agree with Trustee Claucherty, it is worth looking at again, but I’m very skeptical that given its location, tucked away in the middle of our little village – I’m skeptical there’s a revenueproducing use that would ever go there.
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“But even if there was, I would only want to do that if we solve our facilities issue.”
In 2018, Riverside commissioned a compre hensive facilities review which indicated it would cost between $7 million and $9 million alone to simply renovate existing buildings.
With those figures staring them in the face, officials decided to put further discussion re garding village facilities on hold However, the need to upgrade police and fire facilities, in particular, remains But not all trustees are sold on the Youth Center location for that purpose.
Specifically, Johns suggested using future limited tax debt issuances to help fund either renovating the old Youth Center into a new public safety facility or building a new one in itsFrancesplace.
“We need $200,000 or more to budget, every year, for street maintenance, and that doesn’t even get us up to a high level of maintenance,” Pollock said. “That’s just to maintain the minimum.” Instead of asking voters to approve levying a tax per manently just for road improvements, Village Manager Jessica Frances and Finance Director Karin Johns suggested making any such new levy available to a wider range of capital projects, since the condition of village facilities must be addressed and there’s no funding source for that.
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Pollock said he doubted there was another location in Riverside suitable for a public safety facility, short of eliminating green space to do it. Restoring that property to its original use, in the 1870s, of being part of a hotel, Pollock said, was unlikely.
told trustees that she, Public Safe ty Director Matthew Buckley, Public Works Director Dan Tabb and Preservation Commission Chair man Charles Pipal had already sat down to discuss options. Such a project would have to be vetted in public meetings. It’s unclear what such a project would cost.
“I want you all to have what you need, and to have great facilities,” Claucherty said. “I am not fully committed that that is the right use for that space, and I think some of our residents at least have other thoughts on what beautiful riverfront property – what op portunities might be there. I don’t want to fully commit to that being the only avenue.”
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By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
Kids arrive at Komarek School on the rst day of classes Aug. 31 entering the newly renovated and expanded west wing, where all classrooms are now located. A portion of the east wing w ill be demolished th is fall to make wa y for a new gy mnasium.
Fully renovated, expanded Komarek School reopens
Junior high social studies teacher Chris Bedalow believes the new, more spacious classrooms and upgraded technology will make a big difference in what teachers and students can“Tdoobe able to have this type of space to lear n in is just go ing to be a game-changer for us,” said Bedalow, starting his 24th year teaching at Komarek. “It’s been long overdue for us to have a lear ning space like this. I’m just so grateful to the community for giving us this opportunity.”
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T he look is contemporary. The school is bathed in a contemporary gray and light blue color scheme Flooring is mix of luxury vinyl tile and carpeting. Primary grade classroom floors are half-vinyl and half-carpet while junior high classrooms are generally all carpet. Classrooms have LED lighting and exposed ceilings that give them an open, airy feel. Desks and chairs are also sleek and modern.
Larger classrooms, upgraded technology, wider hallways, A/C throughout
One big change is that the school is now fully air-conditioned as the entire heating and AC system has been re placed. Previously, only the library, the computer room and offices had it. Teachers say that will help a lot at the beginning and end of the school year “It’s going to make a big difference,” Bedalow said. “Thinking back the last couple Augusts and Septembers, I mean, it’s
“The new flooring, new paint, just the overall feel of the building is much more up ,” said fourth-grad teacher Nicole Truesdale is starting her eighth teaching at Komarek. think everyone’s more exto come to school and in a renovated buildTruesdale likes the color scheme.very calming; blues ays are good for lear nTruesdale said. “I was bright yellow room be so this is really nice to walk into.” It’s not a surprise that teachers like the new look. “The teachers did have a good amount of input as to how these new rooms would look,” Truesdale said. Every classroom now has a large flat-screen monitor mounted up front and new, state-of-the-art white boards “We’ ll be able to mirror our MacBooks right onto the screen,” Truesdale said.
When students and teachers retur ned to Komarek School last week and saw the newly renovated west wing, they could be forg iven for wondering if it was the same old building. T he leak y, creaky, well-worn — some might say r undown — building has been transfor med. A new addition to the south, which was completed last spring, seamlessly flows into the old west wing of the school, which was completely renovated over the summer “It makes me feel like I go to a dif ferent school,” said Komarek seventh-grader Jonathan Garcia after touring the transfor med school at an open house on Aug. 30, the evening before the first day of school. Eighth-grader Lucas Williams was equally im pressed by the sleek, mod er n look of the school. “I think it looks like a high school building now,” he said. “It has fancy clocks.”Lucas’ sister Mackenzie, a sixth-grader, had a more prosaic reaction. “At least it’s not leaking water on the roof anymore,” she said. Teachers were equally impressed with the new building, which was made possible when voters passed a $20.8 million bond referendum in 2020. T he work is not completely finished because a new gym is yet to be built east of 13th Avenue But teachers loved their spacious updated classrooms, larger than the old classrooms
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Komarek Superintendent Todd Fitzgerald believes, “Students are going to have a more enriching experience because of the space.
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In addition to housing students in grades three through eight, the new west wing addition also includes class rooms for art (above), music and other electives
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One of the new amenities in the west wing addition is a bright, air y cafeteria with lots of natural light. e old, smaller, w indowless cafeteria with its low ceiling has been converted into Komarek’s industrial arts classroom. been 90 degrees. There were a few days with 100 degrees. Having kids focus and learn, it was hard to get going in that type of environment.”Widerhallways mean that, for the first time, Komarek third- through eighth-grad ers will have hallway lockers instead of having to carry everything from class to class. Younger students will have individual cubbies rather than just coat racks.
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The old east wing of the school is still standing, but part of that will be knocked down this year and a new gym built, expected to be completed by April. The current gym will remain, giving the school two.
The building is two full floors plus a fullsize basement where a spacious, open cafe teria and classrooms for elective classes are located. The cafeteria features round tables in the middle and some booth-like seating on one side. Basement rooms still get some natural light from strategically placed windows. There is a band room and an additional music room, plus two music practice rooms there as well
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Some administrative offices are still locat ed in the east wing, but 13th Avenue, which runs between the two wings of the school, is now closed to traffic. It will serve as the school’s playground. Once much of the east wing is demolished, more parking will be added near 12th Avenue
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The streets to be improved are concrete, and the plan is to remove the concrete streets completely and rebuild them as standard asphalt streets. Sections of curb and gutter will also be replaced As concrete is removed the contractor will back fill that area with stone to keep them passable. There are bound to be times during construction that access to the street will be limited and vehicles will not be able to enter or exit driveways while construction is going on during the day. The contractor will place ramps at drive aprons to give vehicles access at night but will remove them when work starts in the morning, meaning it may make more sense for homeowners to relocate their vehicles overnight.Galeysaid the village is likely to designate nearby streets for overnight parking to ac commodate the affected residences.
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Selbor ne Road from Longcommon to York and Kent Road from Selborne to the alley will be reconstructed completely, which will include remov ing the existing concrete pavement and replacing it w ith asphalt. e work will be disruptive but should end in 45 days.
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“There will be disturbance during the project,” said Orion Galey of Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd., the village’s engineerWork is expected to begin in mid-September and wrap up by the end of October. Resi dents in the rea will receive notices about the specific nature of the work and disruptions they’ll face about a week before construction starts, said Galey.
The construction contract awarded to M&J Asphalt Paving also includes a smaller project approved by the village board to make Turtle Park and Big Ball Park more accessible.Presently there is only one marked crosswalk to Turtle Park, across Nuttall Road, and none near the ballfield at Big Ball Park The improvement will include three high-visibil ity crosswalks. One will span Longcommon Road to provide direct access from the west to Turtle Park, while the Nuttall crosswalk will be more visibly marked. A third crosswalk will connect Turtle Park to Big Ball Park across Shenstone Road, which runs be tween the two green spaces In addition, a new sidewalk will connect the Shenstone Road crosswalk to the back stop area of the ball field in Big Ball Park. A new sidewalk will also meander across the north end of Turtle Park, connecting all three crosswalks. The route of the sidewalk was designed so no trees need to be removed.
If you live on Selborne Road in Riverside between Longcommon and York roads or on Kent Road west of Selborne, gird yourselves for 45 days of bother On Sept. 1 the village board awarded a $903,000 contract to Cicero-based M&J As phalt Paving Inc. to reconstruct those road ways from the ground up, which will mean limited access to driveways during the day and possibly relocating cars overnight if you want to avoid having to move them every mor ning before works starts.
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When curbs, gutters and driveway aprons are being poured there may be periods of a week or more that driveways won’t be ac cessible at all. “Cars will have to be relocated for a majority of the project,” Galey said.The project is being funded by a combination of motor fuel taxes and money earmarked for Riverside in the state’s Rebuild Illinois capital plan. M&J As phalt Paving Inc. was actually the second lowest bidder for the work.The lowest of three bids received by the village was for $885,000 from Lake Zurichbased Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. Galey recommend ed the village go with M&J Asphalt Paving in a memo to Riverside Public Works Director Dan Tabb in August, saying Chicagoland Paving Contractors failed to meet affirmative action requirements for the work it did for the village in constructing the main commuter parking lot in 2019.
New ADA ramps at the crosswalks will be cast iron instead of the standard plastic ramps most often used. While that increased the cost of the project by about $4,000, trustees felt the cast iron ramps were much more durable and looked better. It’s likely the vil lage will seek to swap out plastic ADA ramps for cast iron ones in future projects where crosswalks are involved The $100,000 park project is being funded through operating funds freed up when the village decided to use a state grant for green space improvements for expenditures related to its third-party tree service contractor, D. Ryan Tree and Landscape Service.
Of course, everyone knew not to disturb her during “Days of Our Lives” or “Jeop ardy.” She loved attending the opera and various musicals and ke pt every Playbill for over 60 years.
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Ms. Jandacek was the wife of the late Anthony J. Jandacek Jr., the mother of Camille (Jim) Pinotti; the grandmother of Gianna Pinotti and a friend to many. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, 60513. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to DuPage Figure Skating Club, P.O. Box 544, Nor th Aurora, 60542. Send sympat hy cards to Hitzeman Funeral Home at the address listed above, c/o the Car mella Jandacek family.
Carol A. Hall, 76 served on Brook eld Librar y Board
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Carmella Jandacek, 84 Teacher loved gure skating Carmella “Carme” Jandacek (nee Janda), 84, of LaGrange Park, died Aug. 31, 2022.After earning her master’s de gree from DePaul University, Ms. Jandacek balanced her teaching career and mother hood, as well as a passion for cooking and entertaining.Sheabsolutely loved figure skating, sup porting both Camille’s and Gianna’s competitions. She sat front row at Stars on Ice every year, traveled around the country to watch U.S. Figure Skating Nationals, was a diehard Chicago Blackhawks f an and a devoted dog mom to Clouseau and Figaro
Carol Ann Hall (nee Lutz), 76, of Brookfield, died Aug. 25, 2022. Ms. Hall graduated Ellet High School in Akron, Ohio, in 1964 and earned a B.A. from the University of Akron in 1968. In 1984, her dedication to libraries be g an to flourish. She was instrumental in the founding of the F riends of the Brookfield Library as its secretary. Ms Hall spent two terms as an elected of ficial on the Brookfield Library Board, and she was the curator of the historic photo graphs for the local history volume “Brookfield, Illinois: A History” marking the village ’s centennial. In 1993, she went back to school and graduated Rosary Colle ge with a Master of Library Science de gree. She became the administrat ive librarian at Worth Public Library where she was reco gnized for 25 years of service. Ms. Hall was the wife of C.P. Hall; the mother of Susan M. Hall and Katherine A. (Jon) Hall Risor; the grandmother of Gar rett, Kira, Lily and Charlie Hall Risor; and the sister of James P. Lutz. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial donations to either the Linda Francis Sokol Brookfield Public Library, 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield, 60513 or Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St, Wor th, Hitzeman60482.Funeral Home, Brookfield, handled ar rangements. Send sympat hy cards to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St., Brookfield, 60513, c/o Carol Ann Hall family
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Pauline Trombetta-Nicoletti (nee Bellandi), 94, of LaGrange Park and for merly of North Riverside, died Aug. 30, 2022. Ms. Trombetta-Nicoletti was born Oct. 28, 1927, in Chicago and was a social work er for the state of Illinois. She was the wife of the late George Nicoletti; the mother of Christine (Albert) Lang, Lawrence (Paula) Manetti, Louis (Silvia) Manetti and ste pmother of Diane (late Ken) Marshall and Donna (Peter) Iovinelli; the grandmother of Scott Lang, Elizabeth Lang, Rebecca (Jon) Baldauf, Kristen (Michael) Milligan, Car rig an Manetti, Louis (Margaret) Manetti Jr., Lawrence (Blanca) Manetti, Matthew (Lindsay) Manetti, David (Caitlin) Shaneen; step grandmother of Michael Stone and Gina (Brian) Hayes; and the great grand mother of 15. Funeral service and entombment are private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated F riday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at Mater Christi Church, Nor th Riverside. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled ar rangements. Online condolences may be of fered at www.Kurat koNosek.com. See OBITUARIES
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While the school district did land some state funding that has allowed it to build a new gymnasium on the east side of the campus — that work will be completed next spring — the vast majority of the money for all of this work is coming from the pockets of those who live in the school district.
The class will gather on Saturday night at the Riverside Golf Club for cocktails and dinner. There will be a video presentation of past reunions and music from back in the day. If the new knees and hips are working, classmates are encouraged to take a tur n on the dance floor -- yes, there will be some slow tunes. The tickets are $60 which includes a buffet meal prepared especially for the guests by the club chef, Michael.
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The class of 1960 had its share of suc cessful people -- just take a walk past the Alumni Achievement wall at the high school to see how many members of the class are listed. For more information or reservations contact Jan at npayne@uwsp.edu or me at ko5ey1@ameritech.net. Come on home and show your spirit!
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Homecoming reunions are around the cornerBuilding for the future
The addition blends seamlessly into the old west wing, which you wouldn’t recognize from this time last year
It’s an investment in future generations of North Riverside and Broadview students and an illustration of what it means to do something for the common good. In a time where, in other places in this country, public education cynically is under attack, here in North Riverside and Broadview, voters made a loud and clear statement that public education is a bedrock principal for a democratic society.
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A couple of years ago, voters bit the bullet and passed a $20 million referendum to expand the west wing of the school and completely renovate the old portion in order to house all g rades and educational programming in one building.Theclassrooms are larger, the hallway wider. There’s natural light almost everywhere you go, including the lower-level spaces of the new west wing addition, which include classrooms, a spacious bright cafeteria and rooms dedicated to subjects like ar t and music
■ The Person of the Year Dinner honor ing Connie Guardi will be on Thursday, Se pt. 22. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Golf Club, 2520 Desplaines Ave. in Nor th Riverside. The tickets are $60 and include cocktail hour, dinner and wine at the table followed by a cash bar. Tickets are available at the Riverside Bank, 17 E. Bur lington St.; Aunt Diana’s, 29 E. Burlington St.; and the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Road. Reservations are asked to be made by Se pt. 16th. Make checks out to the Riverside Township Lions Club.
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Mr Franks was born Feb.16, 1951 in Rock Island to Robert “Dean” and Janet (nee Mizner) Franks He graduated from Aledo High School in 1969 and Illinois State University. On Aug. 19, 1973, he was united in mar riage to Alice Appleton in Aledo. He was self-employed at Bullzi Network. Survivors include his wife, Alice; his sons, Jeromy (Lindsay) Franks of Wheaton and Joshua (Sharon) Franks of Geneva; his grandchildren, Reece, Brooks, Graham, Gannon and Grif fin; his brothers, Larry Franks of Aledo and Todd (Bonnie) Franks of Port land, Oregon; his sisters, Amy (Marty) Bar nes of Palm City, F lorida; Kim (Bob) Grubbs of Hobe Sound, F lorida; and Kelly (Paul) Nolan of Tennessee; his stepmother, Connie (Jesse) Midkif f of Palm City F lorida; his brother-in-law, Tom (Helen) Appleton of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousinsMr.Franks was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Glenn and Edith Appleton; stepmother-in-law, Donna Prentiss; brother-in-law, Mark Appleton and sister-in-law, Jenifer Franks. Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the Aledo United Method ist Church. There is no visitation. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery at a later date In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Transi tions Care, 8914 N. Prairie Point, Peoria, Illinois, 61615 or the Var na Volunteer Fire De partment, P.O. Box 271, Var na, Illinois, 61375.
Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo, handled ar rangementsOnline condolences can be made at fippingerfuneralhome.com.
ome back and show your school spirit! It’s reunion time for the Riverside-Brookfield High School class of 1960, which has been actively holding reunions almost every five years. Hopefully everyone can attend the whole fun-filled weekend, which this year is on Se pt. 16-17 with a tour of the hallowed halls on Friday followed by pizza and libations at P.J. Klem’s in Lyons Members of the class of ‘60 have extended to invite to all who were/are friends of the class and would like to see some of their old friends. It is only $15 a person.
If you get the chance, have a look at what your hardear ned dollars are paying for and give yourself a pat on the back.
here’s still a gymnasium to be built east of 13th Avenue, but when Nor th Riverside and Broad view taxpayers write that property tax check later this fall, they’ ll be able to do it knowing that the children of Komarek School District 94 are being educated in a building that is suited to contemporary lear ning. For too long, Komarek students and teachers had to make do with obsolete and cramped spaces, sweat out early- and late-summer heatwaves, dodge water drops from roof leaks, and allow for time to trek back and for th across 13th Avenue, because not all programs were housed in one building.
Teachers have state-of-the-art technology at their fingertips and students have their own cubbies to store materials, so they don’t have to lug things from one place to another.
Part of the improvement includes the village of North Riverside vacating 13th Avenue from just north of the school to 24th Street. That gives the whole campus a unitary feel it lacked with cars passing through it, and it provides a large outdoor space that can be further improved in the future as a place for recess and outdoor lear ning
Former Riverside resident Gary D. Franks, 71, of Var na, and for merly of Riverside and Aledo, died on Aug. 29, 2022, at home
You’ ll also have time Saturday for tours of Riverside (self-guided with maps) and visit the Riverside Museum and places to have breakfast or lunch
On her left wrist, Huns updates the number of days until May 25 – her birthday and the final school day for RBHS seniors with graduation the next day. Both want memorable senior tennis seasons.“Ireally want to have a more laid-back season but also challenge myself,” Huns said. “It doesn’t have to be the best record-wise. I just want to have the best time overall.”
Riverside-Brookfield High School sophomore Hailey Vlcek had her fastest swimming perfor mances at the end of last season. She and the Bulldo gs continue striving for yet another level. Vlcek qualified for the 2021 IHSA state meet in two events and there again broke her RBHS school records that she had improved at sectionals Vlcek was 13th in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.74), just .32 seconds from the 12-entry consolation finals, and 20th in the 100 free (52.59).
Huns has been a varsity mainstay since Day One, mostly playing No. 1 doubles as a freshman but singles at sectionals She ear ned 2021 All-Metro Suburban Conference honors. Dvorak begins her third full varsity season. She played No 4 doubles as a freshman with occasional varsity action. As sophomores, Huns remained at No 1 varsity doubles but with Dvorak her new partner They barely knew each other By sectionals, they were one victory from qualifying for the IHSA Class 2A state meet.
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“I like everyone who is graduating this year. This group is really close and has gotten closer,” Huns said.
What Dvorak remembers from their first match together is that she hit several good shots“Ithought she was really good. I was excited but also really nervous to play with somebody was down during a match, she would kind of help me up. When she was down, I would do the same.”
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“That was probably my favorite season, playing with Olivia, because we just have a lot of similarities. We connect,” Huns said. “I just felt like our energies bounced off each other in general and we were a good support system for each other.”
Last season, Huns moved to No 1 singles and Dvorak stayed at No 1 doubles with grad uated Adriana Stanovich. Both again came one sectional victory from state This season, the seniors are rotating at No 1 singles and doubles as the Bulldogs seek the best combinations. They appreciate their bonds with teammates who graduated and are being more outgoing to do the same with current seniors
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BILL STONE/Contributor Oliv ia Dvorak (le ) and Lara Huns are two of the 13 seniors on the Riverside-Brook eld High School girls tennis team. As sophomor e doubles partners, the two fell one victor y away from a tr ip to the state meet.
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One of the best parts of the school day for Riverside-Brookfield High School seniors Lara Huns and Olivia Dvorak is second pe riod calculus class They’ve become close friends through four seasons on the girls tennis team. “We probably wouldn’t be sitting together at the same table together if it weren’t for tennis,” Huns said. “We’re both kind of grateful that we found each other. It’s made it easier to come [every day]. There are hard days so when we have each other [I’m glad].” They’re just part of a senior heavy roster but are the lone ones with the program since they were freshmen. Other seniors are Alyssa Cipriani, Isabella Diaz De Leon, Kailee Har per, Arriana Julius, Jocelyn Linares, Ana Nava, Clara Pizana, Stella Pizana, Bridget Shereck, Beatrice Spidale and Simona Sulminas Key newcomers are sophomores Eleanor Glennie, Eleanor Lenaghan and Harriet Juister and freshman Soleil Kaciuba.
“We have 13 seniors and will be relying heavily on them to show our younger athletes support and motivate them on their future jour ney,” RBHS coach Sam Weiss said.
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Bulldogs hang tough but can’t stop explosive Wauconda
The Riverside-Brookfield High School football team collected three tur novers on fumbles, two by Marques Tur ner and another from Giovanny Gonzale z. Two contributed to the Bulldo gs’ three touchdowns. But host Wauconda quickly re gained the momentum after each score and prevailed 35-21 on Se pt. 2. “We knew we were going to have to play a great g ame. We just made little mistakes,” RBHS coach Sam Styler said. “It was kind of indicative of the week we had in practice. Until we star t doing little things right, it’s not going to end well for Trailingus.”14-0, the Bulldogs (1-1) be gan finding their of fensive rhythm after Turn er’s recovery at the Wauconda 19. Quar ter back Diego Gutier re z scored on a 6-yard r un 23.8 seconds before halftime. Following a 36-yard bomb by quar ter back Lo g an Olsen to receiver Brock Pfei ffer reached the 32, Wauconda scored two plays later on the final play of the first half for a 21-7 lead. Pfeiffer caught the ball between two defenders and extended it across the end zone plane, although unable to g et there himself.After Gutier re z’s 1-yard touchdown r un on the last play of the third quar ter to close to 21-14, Wauconda struck ag ain. On its first play from scrimmage, Connor Vanselow (173 r ushing yards, 149 in sec ond half) broke free for a 74-yard touchdown run. When RBHS answered with 5:53 left on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Gutier re z to Ig gy Bielobradek, Vanselow scored his third touchdown on an 18-yard r un with 3:02 left. “We were in it until the end. We kind of let them of f the hook for a while,” Styler said. Gutier re z passed for 112 yards with Bielobradek making four catches for 64 yards. David Valencia had 19 r ushes for 90 yards taking the workload instead of Ryan Novak, who star ted at linebacker but played sparingly in the backfield. No vak’s ankle injury was ag gravated during the Bulldogs’ first scoring drive after catching a 9-yard swing pass to the 6.
“The D-line played really well. It’s easy for us linebackers to play well when the D-line [players are] taking up two gaps,” said Pasko, who was named the Lions’ Defensive Player of the Week after five tackles and a team-high three for loss totaling 14 yards.
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Seniors Mia DiBraccio and Avery Berg and sophomores Ella Jean Kelly and Grace Karan also retur n. Key newcomers include freshmen Maeve Collins, Lindsay Forebaugh, Kylie T hompson, Dylan Jorg ensen and Bebe Wright. T he Lions play host to their annual in vitational Se pt. 10. “I really think this is a group that you have to watch out for at the end of the season,” LTHS coach Scott Walker said. “They have a ton of potential and I’m excited to see what they can do in the next threeFinishingmonths.”second in last year’s Sand burg Sectional were Phillips in the 100 free (53.34), 48 from the state-qualifying cut, and 200 free (1:56.22), Mariano (50 free in 24.34), .27 from state qualifying, and Calafeteanu (100 breast stroke in 1:08.52). Berg and DiBraccio tied for second in the 100 butterfly (1:00.82).
LTHS girls swimming and diving Senior and Illinois recruit Maggie Adler, senior Becky Phillips, junior Amelia Mariano and sophomore Audrey Cavaliere not only retur n with 2021 state experience but with competition in the IHSA state finals. Adler, Phillips, Mariano and Cavaliere finished 10th in the 200 free relay (1:35.91) and Adler, Phillips and Mariano were part of the 11th-place 400 free relay (3:33.41). Both relays swam their second-fastest times in the consolation finals after season bests in the state preliminaries.
Senior middle linebac ke r Danny Pasko and his Lyons Township High School football teammates wanted a better defensive perfor mance on Se pt. 2. The Lions got it in shutting out Addison Trail 45-0 and held the host Blazers to 55 passing yards and six rushing yards with nine tackles for loss after allowing 369 yards (345 passing) in the season-opening 38-35 win at Buf falo Grove.
Leading tacklers included Drew Swiatek, Anthony Petrucci, Devontae Givens and Gonzale z. Dillon Coen and Luke Kumskis had tackles for loss. Jakub Buska, Nate Padilla and Jackson Drumheller had pass breakups.
By BILL STONE
Defensive Lineman of the Week Luke Wehling and Quinn Far nan also had five tackles against Addison Trail. Wehling had two tackles for losses of 17 yards and Jack Falls had four tackles, one for a 16- yard loss. Quar terback Ryan Jackson was 12 for 16 passing for 226 yards, throwing the g ame’s first four touchdowns to Graham Smith (17 yards), Falls (14 yards), Travis Stamm (35 yards) and Of fensive Player of the Game Nico Henley (21 yards). Smith caught four passes for 90 yards. David Waight kicked a 27yard field goal. Jacob Camp bell and Dylan Rickman had 1- and 8-yard touchdown r uns. Jack Cheney and Camp bell r ushed for 82 and 79 yards. Tyler Chambers was Of fens ive Lineman of the Week. hope to g et relay[s] to state as well as individuals swim ming on Saturday at state [in the finals]. We need to work smar t to achieve our goals.” Seniors Aja McKay, Emma McVicker and Gemma Sambug aro and juniors Em ily Baar tman, Kate Ryan and Caroline Strubbe also retur n from the Sandburg Sectional lineup Freshman Mariah Ellis is among the top newcomer s. At last year’s sectional, the 400 free relay with McKay, McVicker and Vlcek was second (3:40.19). T he 200 free relay with Vlcek, McKay and Ryan (1:39.39) and McKay (100 backstroke in 1:00.39) were third, 1.57 and 1.97 seconds from statequalifying times T he Bulldogs’ annual home invitational is Se pt. 10.
LTHS blanks Addison Trail
Big play TDs doom RBHS’ bid for upset
“Week 1 we played ter rible We have to kind of remind everyone we’re a good de fense and we’re going to show that agai n this week.” T he Lions, 2-0 for the first time since 2017, will try to beat rival Hinsdale Central (1-1) for the first time since 2013 in LTHS’ home and West Suburban Silver opener on Se pt. 9. “It’s always a real big g ame,” LTHS coach Jon Beutjer said.
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Other retur ning 2021 state qualifiers are Adler in the 50 free (29th, 24.26), the 200 medley relay with Mariano, senior T heo Calafeteanu, junior Avery Riley and Adler (21st, 1:48.65) and Riley (33rd in 200 individual medley, 2:16.79).
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The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and provides consultation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes endorsement or the ability to obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.
• Previous experience in urban forestry maintenance, street repairs, construction, facility maintenance, sewer maintenance, or a related field
8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery 9.planning.Assistend-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system 10.needs.Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data. 11. Prepare, create and update user/technical solutions.recommendation13.datanetwork,12.computerdocumentationsprocedureandprovidetraining.Assemble,test,andinstalltelecommunicationandequipmentandcabling.Participateinresearchandoftechnology
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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/ Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be August 5, 2022.
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• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a public water supply, including the principles, practices, and chemical processes used in a potable water system, is preferred
PREPAREDNESSEMERGENCYANDRESPONSECOORDINATOR
Essential duties and responsibilities
The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.
• Equivalent combination of training, experience, or field certifications related to the work performed which produces the competencies desired for the position will be considered Additional Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)
4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.
FIRE INSPECTOR
The Village of River Forest seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I/ II in the Public Works Department. This position performs a full range of public works duties, including operating construction equipment and trucks in the care, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, the water distribution system, right-of-ways, facilities, and the Village’s urban forest. Additionally, this position performs snow removal and other snow and ice control duties. This position requires availability for emergency duty during offhours in a variety of environmental conditions throughout the year and the ability to adapt to changing work assignments on a seasonal or daily basis. The nature of the position will require the ability to exercise sound judgment, a desire to provide superior customer service, and perform work according to standard safety procedures and regulations. Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)
POSITION OPENING PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II
• Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; 40 •hours/weekThepayrange for the Maintenance Worker I position is $26.17 to $32.10 per hour plus benefits. The pay range for the Maintenance Worker II position is $27.06 to Interested$33.24.applicants should submit a Village of River Forest “Application for Employment” to apply@vrf.us. Applications are available at www.vrf.us/careers or the Village Hall (400 Park Avenue, River Forest). The successful candidate must pass a physical, drug screen, driving record, and background check. The position remains open until filled.
7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.
•preferredPossession of a Class C or Class D Illinois Public Water Operators License is preferred Position Information
5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.
• Minimum of a high school degree or GED
2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.
6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.
VB Modernscripts.office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages. Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without -assistanceWorking in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require.
data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing
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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will develop and coordinate CDBG and other grant-funded programs for the department; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Development Customer Services Neighborhood Services Division Manager and department director. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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• Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office products and SCADA systems is
Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures. 2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports. 3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies. 4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer 5.systems.Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and on a timely and efficient manner. effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. and procedures of systems, such as, and
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1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.
The Village of River Forest is an equality opportunity employer.
GRANTS COORDINATOR
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.
3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.
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Experience and Training Experience:Guidelines
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Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco PossessionNetworking.of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of Vaccinationappointment.against COVID-19 strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.
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The Village of Brookfield is also seeking public comment on the effects that the proposed improvements will have on Creekside Park. Creekside Park, which is under the jurisdiction of the Village of Brookfield, is a publicly owned Park. As such, it is subject to protection under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966. For the proposed project, the Village of Brookfield intends to seek a Section 4(f) “de minimis” impact finding from the Federal Highway Administration based on a determination that the project will not adversely affect the features, attributes, or activities that qualify Creekside Park for protection under Section 4(f).
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association reserves the right to award the contract in its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due Ingodate.Schaefer, Director Building & TheGroundsNineteenth Century Charitable (708)Association204-3504PublishedinWednesday Journal September 7, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD
The court date will be held: On October 31, 2022 at 9:30am at via Zoom Meeting ID: 977 2570 0908 Password:Published821555inRB Landmark August 24, 31, September 7, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing
Riverside Township RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP – PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PAINTING
PUBLIC INVITATIONNOTICEFORBID Sealed proposals will be received by The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, 60301 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at which time they will be opened and read. The sealed bids will be received for the following project: Nineteenth Century Charitable Association Kitchen Remodeling, 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.
PUBLIC NOTICES
There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Andrea Jean Hibbler to the new name of: Siri AndreaJean Hibbler
Muell, Director of Public Works, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 until October 28, 2022. This meeting will be accessible to persons with a disability in compliance with current Accessibility Standards prepared by the Capital Development Board. Persons with a disability planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Carl Muell at the Brookfield Public Works (Phone Number 708-485-2540).
A new storm sewer outlet to Salt Creek will be installed across Creekside Park as part of Burlington Avenue Improvements Project. This work will result in the park being closed for a period of approximately 2 months. Mitigation will include the installation of construction fencing to isolate the area of construction from pedestrian traffic. The area will be restored to its original condition immediately after the installation of the storm sewer within the park is completed. Detailed documentation describing the impacts and mitigation associated with the effects of the Burlington Avenue Improvements Project on Creekside Park will be available for review at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL from September 28, 2022 to October 28, 2022.
The court date will be held: On November 1, 2022 at 11am at 1500 Maybrook, Maywood, Cook County in Courtroom # 111
LEGAL NOTICE
Bidders are urged, but not required, to attend a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois to familiarize themselves with the project.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILDREN STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK RequestCOUNTY.ofNayeli Blanco Case Number 2022CONC000654 TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN.
Current Names of Minor Children: Amahni Jacqueline AbuSumayah, Amaris Yazmeen AbuSumayah Proposed new names of children: Amahni Jacqueline Herrera, Amaris Yazmeen Herrera
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IL 60304, telephone (708) 848-1030.
I. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING OF BIDS: Sealed Bids for the painting described herein will be received at the office of the RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP, 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546 until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 27, 2022, and will be publicly opened and read at that time.
Prospective bidders must obtain bid documents, which will be available at Heitzman Architects, 213 South Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 telephone (708) 267-1352, or Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Published in Wednesday Journal September 7, 2022
The Village of Brookfield invites the public to attend a Public Information Meeting regarding proposed improvements to Burlington Avenue from Dubois Boulevard to Salt Creek and to DuBois Boulevard from Ogden Avenue to Burlington Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input and comments on the proposed preliminary design plans. The meeting will be held in an open house format from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at the Village Council Chambers in the Brookfield Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield, Illinois. Exhibits will be on display for viewing and representatives from the Village and their consultant will be available for discussion and to answer questions.
Published in Forest Park Review August 31, September 7, 14, 2022
II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The proposed work is officially known as RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP – PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PAINTING and consists of applying new paint coating over an existing approximately 210 long suspension bridge and associated components spanning the Des Plaines River behind the Riverside Township Hall.
The applicant is Jerome Olson. MarshaSigned: East, Chair Planning and Zoning Commission
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Meeting Notice
BY ORDER OF: RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP Published in RB Landmark September 7, 2022
B. Only qualified Contractors will be entitled to receive Plans and submit Bids. The Riverside Township reserves the right to issue Bid Documents only to those Contractors deemed qualified.
C. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond for not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or as provided in the applicable sections of the “PROJECT D.MANUAL”.NoBid may be withdrawn after opening of Bids without the consent of the Owner for a period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled time of opening of Bids.
Email bid document request to: jbaldwin@wtgroup.com Bid forms are non-transferable. Only those Bids that have been obtained from, and with the approval of, API Architects will be accepted at the bid opening.
The Village of Oak Park --Of fice of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Il linois 60302-- will receive elec tronic proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday September 22, 2022 for Project: 22-6, Pavement Preservation Program. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the on line electronic bid service listed below. In general, the improve ments will require the following construction: Asphalt surface patching, fiber modified crackfill ing, Maltene based Rejuvinating, thermoplastic pavement marking, and all appurtenant work thereto. The work will take place in various locations throughout the Village of Oak PlansPark.and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Thursday Septem ber 8th, at 4:00 p.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found VillageBillTHE820theantTheingp.m.mentsdeemedficationstheThenon-refundableQuestCDNquestcdn.comrequests-proposalsgovernment/budget-purchasing/https://www.oak-park.us/your-atoratwww.underloginusingnumber8290851forachargeof$30.00.VillageofOakParkreservesrighttoissueplansandspecionlytothosecontractorsqualified.Nobiddocuwillbeissuedafter4:00ontheworkingdayprecedthedateofbidopening.worktobeperformedpursutothisProposalissubjecttoIllinoisPrevailingWageAct,ILCS130/0.01etseq.VILLAGEOFOAKPARKMcKennaEngineer
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Bids must be submitted on the form provided in the bid documents and in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with job being bid.
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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 708-485-1113. Oral or written testimony may be given during the public Thehearing.application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Please reference PZC Case 22-07. 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 accommodations to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front and side (south and east) entrances of Village ByHall.the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark September 7, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Meeting Notification Village of Brookfield Ehlert Park The Village of Brookfield is looking to apply for a grant from the State of Illinois to assist with funding planned improvements to Ehlert Park. A community open house will be held to review the plan with the public on Wednesday, September 14th, between 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The open house will take place at the Village of Brookfield’s Council Chambers, Edward Barcal Hall, located at 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, Il 60513. All members of the public are invited to stop in anytime during the open house advertised time period to view the plans and provide comments. The purpose of the open house is to inform the community about the project and to collect additional community input on the plan for Ehlert Park prior to submitting for the State grant. Attendees will learn more about the project, have the opportunity to ask questions, and provide written comments. For questions, please contact Stevie Ferrari, phone 708-485-1527 or email sferrari@brookfieldil.gov We look forward to hearing from you. Published in RB Landmark September 7, 2022
IV. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS: This Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Riverside Township in the Bid and Contract documents. The Riverside Township reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any and all Bids, to re-advertise the proposed improvements, and to waive technicalities.
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E. The Contractor will be required to furnish a labor and material “Performance Bond” in the full amount of the Contract. F. The Contractor will be required to pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with all applicable laws.
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III. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: A. Bid documents will be ready after 3:00 p.m. on, Thursday, September 8, 2022. Only Painting or General Contractors may obtain bid documents by emailing their request. The email shall include the Contractor’s information of the following: Company Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Telephone, Fax, Contact Person. Documents will be emailed within 24 hours of the email request. Documents will not be issued if any the requested information is not received.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Andrea Jean Hibbler Case Number 20224004286
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Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission September 22, 2022, at 7:00 PM NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application from Andy Kwak for variances from § 62-290 Required parking spaces and §62-266 Parking space sizes related to an existing building at 3745 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PINS 15-34-421-043-0000 and 15Legal34-421-010-0000).Description:Lot 15 (Except the East 47.58 Feet Thereof) and Lots 21, 22 and 23 in Block 18 in Grossdale, a Subdivision by S.E. Gross of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 September 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance to add a Permitted Variation. Additionally, there will be a public hearing for a variation request to allow the resubdivision of two adjacent lots, under common ownership, on the following described properParcelties(s): 1: LOT 7 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET) AND LOT 6 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 56 FEET) IN BLOCK 7 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM IN THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, CommonlyILLINOIS.knownas 118 Rockford Street, Forest Park, IL Parcel 2: THE SOUTH 56 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 7 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COUNTY,COOK CommonlyILLINOIS.knownas 7515-7521 Dixon Street, Forest Park, IL PINs: 15-13-407-026-0000, 15-13407-034-0000, 15-12-407-018-0000
Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or mailed to Mr. Carl
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORAOneTIONSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.
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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-048The0000real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse, attached one car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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 Uponcourt.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.
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testimony or comments regarding the application may be provided prior to the public hearing by email to planning@ oak-park.us. The individual’s name and a reasonable part of their testimony or comment will be read aloud into the record at the public hearing if received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the public hearing. If email is not an option, written testimony or comment can be dropped off in the Oak Park Payment Drop Box across from the south entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2022. All written testimony and comments will be distributed to the Plan Commission and made a part of the official hearing record. Those wishing to provide public testimony at the hearing shall contact the Village Planner at planning@oak-park.us for instructions on attending the live Zoom meeting by 5:00 PM the day of the hearing. Interested persons may also participate in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses by emailing the cross-examination form to clerk@ oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing to sign up. Individuals who sign up to participate in this manner will receive an email from Village staff with information about how to join the meeting online through Zoom web-conference means or by phone. Questions regarding written testimony or comment can be directed to 708-358.5420 or email to planning@oak-park.us
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MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite Chicago1200 IL, lectionNOTE:TJSC#:CaseAttorneyAttorneyAttorneyE-Mail:312-346-908860602pleadings@mccalla.comFileNo.20-04687IL_613739ARDCNo.61256Code.61256Number:18CH1273642-1079PursuanttotheFairDebtCol-PracticesAct,youareadvised 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. Case # 18 CH 12736
SUBJECT PROPERTY PINS: 1607-316-030 and 16-07-316-031 SUBJECT PROPERTY OWNER/ PETITIONER: 327 Home Avenue, LLC: c/o M&M Property Management, 649 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
REQUEST: The Petitioner is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify the subject property from the R-5 Two-Family Residential Zoning District to the R-6 Multiple Family Zoning District. A copy of the application and each of the applicable documents are on the Village Website at www.oak-park.us and also on file and available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during current business hours, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan Commission may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION Oak Park, Illinois 60302
HEARING DATE: September 22, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits LOCATION OF HEARING: The Plan Commission will conduct the public hearing remotely with live audio available and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for on-demand viewing
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SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 327-329 Home Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 SUBJECT PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 8 AND 9 IN BLOCK 1 IN CENTRAL SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or ediscrimination.IllinoisHuman Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. is newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY SELENEDIVISIONFINANCE LP LARSENIA-v.-Plaintiff, HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUTION, INC., PRAIRIE HOUSES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS 1418DefendantsCH12736DIVISION STREET, # 14 OAK PARK, IL 60302
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WrittentotopresentnotdisasterGovernortheisthatVillage(e)authorized99.Uversesubscriberswhichaswww.oak-park.us/commissiontvatwellascablecastonVOP-TV,isavailabletoComcastonchannel6andATTsubscribersonchannelTheremotepublichearingispursuanttoSection7oftheOpenMeetingsAct.ThePresidenthasdeterminedanin-personpublichearingnotpracticalorprudentduetoCOVID-19outbreakduringJBPritzker’scurrentproclamation.ItisalsofeasibletohaveapersonatthepublichearingduepublicsafetyconcernsrelatedtheCOVID-19outbreak.
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