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At OPRF, but tested by the streets Two students, once homeless, are fearful of life after Anne’s House closes By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

They are close friends — both 17-year-old girls, both juniors at Oak Park and River Forest High School, both of their lives nearly wrecked by homelessness, sexual abuse, drugs and broken homes in downstate Illinois that they both fled last year before finding a refuge called Anne’s House in Chicago. Now, with the sudden news that Anne’s House will be closing by Jan. 31, both girls are scrambling to find alternative means of shelter, because they’re afraid of what might happen if, once again, they’re left to fend for themselves. Anne’s House is part of the Salvation Army’s PROMISE program, which supports women and girls who have been affected by prostitution and sex trafficking. The people at Anne’s House provided the girls with a place to live, social workers who the two teenagers said had become like surrogate mothers, medical insurance and a high school to attend. The girls said that Anne’s House would have also helped enroll them in college and pay some of the tuition. The girls and at least one employee at Anne’s House said that the news about the center’s closing came abruptly and had to do with the loss of funding. Anthony Clark, who teaches both girls at See ANNE’S HOUSE on page 16

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THREE-HANDED: Rashad Glover, founder of Global Glover Technologies, with his 3-D printed prosthetic arm prototype.

A hand up … and out

OPRF grad wants to teach kids how to build 3-D arms By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Rashad Glover, an Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate, is an industrial designer by profession. His passion, though, is making arms on a 3-D printer

for disabled people who most need them. “We pretty much find people who need arms in the ‘urban’ environment, 3-D scan them, then 3-D print custom prosthetics for recipients at no cost to them,” Glover said in a recent interview. It costs between $300 and $500 to buy the materials to produce each arm, which can take more than a month to make and features a range of bells and whistles like flashlights and cellphone holders. The

cost of labor is incalculable, measured mainly in love. Glover, 35, said his South Side church, New Deliverance, provides him with space and funds to make the prosthetics through a program they’ve been developing for nearly two years. He just delivered the first prosthetic he’s completed through the program to a recipient in See GLOVER on page 14

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R E P O R T

D90 holds ‘One Book, One District’ reading initiative

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MINDSET: Dr. Ann Batenburg, an education consultant with Mindset Works, speaks to a group in the auditorium last Thursday, during a One, Book One District keynote address event at Lincoln Elementary School in River Forest.

Dr. Ann Batenburg of Mindset Works stepped to the front of the room, Jan. 11, and led River Forest District 90 schools’ first “One Book, One District” community reading discussion, which aims to get residents to read together and create greater equity within the village. Batenburg discussed author Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, a book that analyzes how an individual’s mindset can impact their future. Mindset divides people into two groups: Those with a fixed mindset who believe they are born with a certain skill set they cannot change, and those with a growth mindset who believe their skills can and must evolve on an ongoing basis. D90 faculty, staff, families and more participated in the discussion at Lincoln Elementary School. The West Cook YMCA, River Forest Public Library,

D90 school library, parent-teacher and educational organizations, and village administrators and trustees are partnering with schools to provide copies of the book and let residents know about the community reading initiative. On Feb. 3, the district is sponsoring another village-wide event with Batenburg about how the “Mindset” approach can advance audience members’ work and community efforts, relationships and students’ classroom efforts. Breakout sessions will follow Batenburg’s keynote presentation. The session begins at 11:30 a.m. at Roosevelt Middle School, 7560 Oak Ave. Later in February, date to be determined, the district will host an interactive webinar on the “Mindset” approach that will be posted to the district website.

then tried to pivot the ad into a showcase for her talents. ‘Chantix was different,’ she said, ‘sort of like my take on Ophelia in the Village Players’ production of Hamlet.’” Village Players was the longtime community theater company that performed in what is now Madison Street Theater. Another notable also performed with their precursor once upon a time: comedian Bob Newhart.

Gaters’ annual MLK Classic basketball tournament, held in Chicago from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, and there were perks. The biggest? The team got to sport Nike’s new apparel and footwear that’s part of the company’s new EQUALITY campaign. According to Nike Communications Manager Hetér Myers, EQUALITY is “an initiative in which Nike encourages people to take the fairness and respect they see in sport and translate them off the field.” In addition to apparel and footwear, the campaign also includes an exclusive, roughly 1-minute promotional video that features Gaters in a philosophical mood. “I think if you consider a person equal to you, then you will treat them with a certain amount of respect and dignity,” Gaters says in one part of the ad. Respect to that.

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Women’s March in Chicago, take two

Has it been a year already? Actually, seems like it’s been more like 10 years. Believe it or not it is time for what has now become an annual event – the Women’s March Chicago. This year’s march is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Demonstrators will meet at the corner of East Congress Parkway and South Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago. Will the turnout match or even exceed the hundreds of thousands of people who attended last year’s march? More information about the march is available at www.womensmarchchicago.org.

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Village Players gets ‘SNL’ shout-out Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong, gave a shout-out to her old stomping grounds — Village Players in Oak Park. Consistent with local media’s tendency to turn any celebrity moment with a connection to Chicago and its environs into copy, the Sun-Times described the TV moment so we didn’t have to: “The final sketch of the night was a parody of testimonial commercials for the anti-smoking drug Chantix. Strong played Kelly, a customer fully satisfied with the product — until the announcer noted she was not an actress. “‘Well, not anymore,’ said Kelly, who

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Trinity sports Nike’s EQUALITY gear

Trinity High School’s girls’ varsity basketball team participated in legendary Marshall High School Coach Dorothy

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BIG WEEK

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Authors on Tap Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Beer Shop: Join Oak Parker Michael Moreci in conversation with Tim Seeley. Moreci will discuss his debut novel, Black Star Renegades, a galaxy-hopping adventure. But these two will likely cover comics – Moreci has written Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes, as well as Roche Limit. Tim Seeley has drawn a number of comic book series, including G.I Joe, Halloween, Wildcats, and Exsanguine. Brought in partnership with The Book Table. 1026 North Blvd.

Music Faculty Recital Sunday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Chapel of Our Lord, Concordia University Chicago: Members of Concordia’s Music faculty will perform on various instruments, voice, organ and piano. Free. 7400 Augusta St., River Forest.

“Bud, Not Buddy” Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Madison Street Theater: Put on by CAST from Julian Middle School, this play is based on a novel by Christopher Paul Curtis and won the Coretta Scott King Award. Set in Michigan during the 1930s, Bud is a 10-year-old orphan on a quest to find his father. He gets into trouble along the way, but Bud is resilient as he navigates a world of confusing expectations. $10; $5, students/seniors. Tickets: jpnose19.wixsite.com/cast-at-pjms. 1010 Madison St., Oak Park.

Tret Fure Folk Concert Monday, Jan. 22, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Fure began her career at 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. As singer-songwriter, Fure has released 15 albums during her 46-year career. In 2009, she was voted Pride in the Arts Favorite Female/Lesbian Musician. Free. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Community Conversation with Dick Simpson

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Nineteenth Century Charitable Association: Sit in on a reading, interview and Q&A with long-time activist, UIC political science professor and author of The Good Fight: Life Lessons from a Chicago Progressive. Book signing and champagne/dessert reception follows. Books available for purchase. An OP Festival Theatre fundraising event. $30; $25, seniors; $15, students. Tickets/more: 708-300-9396, oakparkfestival.com. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

Monday, Jan. 22, 1:15 to 3 p.m., Nineteenth Century Charitable Association: Oak Park author Patrick F. Cannon discusses the architect, architecture and place in history of Chicago-area homes, religious spaces, commercial and public structures. Through photographs by James Caulfield, look inside several design masterpieces. $10 suggested donation. More: 708386-2729, nineteenthcentury.org. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

StoweGood: Music for your Soul Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Unity Church of Oak Park: See Grammy-nominated songwriter Karen Taylor Good and award-winning author Stowe Dailey in an intimate evening of inspiring story and song. $25. They will also present on Sunday, Jan. 21, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Inquire: unity@unityoakpark.org. 405 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park.

“Close to Home: The Day Nursery” Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Nineteenth Century Charitable Association: A new documentary short featuring the 105-year-old Oak Park Day Nursery tells of its visionary founders, pioneering early-childhood education efforts, its impact on the community and the importance of early childhood education. Begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by the screening and a brief panel discussion on the continued importance of quality early-childhood education. Susan Murphy will be recognized for her 30 years of service to The Day Nursery. Free. RSVP: cchristoff@thedaynursery.org, 708-383-8211. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

“Vagabonding Around the World” Sunday, Jan. 21, 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Hear about Brian Michalski’s 22-month trip to 20 countries. Along the way this former Forest Park elementary school teacher did volunteer work with orphans and elephants. For adults and teens. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

World War II Radio Hour Sunday, Jan. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room, River Forest Public Library: See Nostalgia Entertainment’s costumed trio reenact 1940’s radio with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,”“In the Mood” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.” Also see Abbott and Costello style comedy and a tribute to veterans. Brought in partnership with the River Forest Township. More: riverforestlibrary.org, 708-366-5205. 735 Lathrop Ave.

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Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Trinity High School: For those 55+, register now for the Spring 2018 session – folk music. Meets weekly for 10 weeks. Concerts take place in May. There are no tryouts and it is part of Encore Illinois, an affiliate of Encore Creativity, the nation’s largest and fastestgrowing choral organization for older adults. Encore Chorale of Oak Park and River Forest has more than sixty members. The first rehearsal is free; $175 for the session. Register: encoreillinois.org, encoreillinois@gmail.com, 630-4415157. Sponsored by River Forest Township, Trinity High School and Concordia University Chicago’s Center for Gerontology. 7574 Division St., River Forest.

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ART BEAT

Celebrating Schubert’s birthday By MICHELLE DYBAL

Contributing Reporter

ou could hop a plane and make your way to Hohenems or Schwarzenberg, Austria, to take in world-class performances of music by a 19th-century master of lieder (song) and chamber music at the Schubertiade. Or you could treat yourself to the same right in Oak Park at a national Historic Landmark. Shubert Festival Oak Park, at Unity Temple on Jan. 27, brings together SUSAN WARNER vocal artists and inClarinetist strumentalists from top Chicago venues, such as Chicago Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Among those are Lyric Opera Orchestra clarinetist Susan Warner and CSO French horn player David Griffin, both of whom live RALPH VOTAPEK in Oak Park. In fact, they Pianist live together. They will perform Franz Schubert’s Octet in F Major, something they haven’t done in more than 20 years, when they were first married and living in Montreal. Warner is thrilled to be playing this again and Griffin is reflecting on it from a personal historical perspective. “The Schubert Octet doesn’t come up often due to its (60 minute) length and the number of people in it,” Griffin said. “When we all come together, it is like an 8-person dinner party, where ideas are put forth. We honor Schubert’s intention, then bring our own ideas to the interpretation.” To create the Octet, Griffin recruited some fellow CSO musicians, including bassoonist Dennis Michel, also of Oak Park, and string musicians. Schubert, a contemporary of Beethoven, was born near Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 31, 1797. Considered the last of the great Classical era composers, according to Encyclopedia Britannica, he primarily composed lieder and chamber music, but also wrote symphonies, operas and piano works. During his life, Schubert’s songs and chamber music were well-liked and in Vienna, wealthy merchants and civil servants threw parties, called Schubertiaden, devoted to his music. From this concept grew the present day Schubertiade or Schubert Festivals, such as the one taking place here. At the Unity Temple Schubert Fest, besides the Octet, Schubert’s lieder and piano compositions will also be highlighted. “We didn’t want just one singer or pianist,”

said Burton Andersen, producer of the event and retired infectious-disease physician. “We wanted to make this a significant event.” There are four pianists in the program, including Ralph Votapek, who won international recognition as a gold medalist in the Van Cliburn competition and has performed with the CSO and Boston Pops. He will be doing a solo piece, as well as a piano duet with his wife, Albertine. For vocal performances, Christine Steyer, of Oak Park, and Jeffrey Ray are part of the program. Both have performed at Lyric DAVID GRIFFIN Opera. They will sing lieCSO French horn player der, and Steyer will also join Warner for “Shepherd on the Rock,” in which the clarinet provides “another voice,” according to Warner. Having a performance in Frank Lloyd Wright’s 110-year-old building, which was recently restored and unveiled in CHRISTINE 2017, provides an ideal setting for a concert, both STEYER Soprano acoustically and visually. “To experience Schubert’s music, played by highest level musicians in an intimate space was our goal,” said Martha Swisher, festival director and music director of the Unity Temple Unitarian/Universalist Congregation, which is sponsoring this event. “Even in the top balcony, the audience is no more than 43 feet away from the main floor.” Another intimate detail available to concert-goers is the option of a Viennese meal served during the dinner intermission, catered by Eastgate Café. The festival starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. (with a break for dinner). It is billed as “four concerts in one” and the audience can come and go as they choose during intermissions (when drinks and Viennese pastries will be sold, wine is available for a donation), including the option to dine out during the dinner break. Although Schubert only lived to be 31, the 221st anniversary of his birth can be celebrated at the festival, which was one and a half years in the making — what Warner, who was in on the event since its inception, calls a “dream of a program.” Griffin, who finds performing with his wife the musical equivalent of a couple finishing each other’s sentences, agrees. “This is world-class repertoire and worldclass musicians right here in Oak Park,” he said. “It’s going to be a stunning event for the community.” Schubert Festival Oak Park is Saturday, Jan. 27, at Unity Temple, 975 Lake St. $55 for the concert; $100, with dinner. Tickets/more: schubertfestivaloakpark.org.

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How do you like your food? Old, please

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dds and ends with some a bit odder than others: Food from way back when: Got an email Monday from a member at 1st United Church of Christ in Forest Park. She was looking for a little ink for the church’s upcoming fundraiser. Kind of tickled me in a Prairie Home Companion sort of way. On Feb. 10, the church will host its “Breaded Pork Tenderloin Dinner” fundraiser. The only appropriate side dish would be Veg-All. And a Hamm’s to wash it all down. There’s also going to be music from the 1950 and ’60s band “The Affects.” And a 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle. I’m so old I’m not really making fun. I’d kind of like to go. Except for the promised dancing. Haley men don’t dance. It is a multi-generational thing. More old food: You have a favorite spot, closer than a North Woods supper club, for nights when you want to eat like its 1957? The Golden Steer on Roosevelt Road in Forest Park tops my list. Seriously good food that fills a plate and doesn’t mess with any fusion sort of nonsense. A post on Facebook, though, reminded me of another place not too far off. Stacy’s Cafe. On Mannheim in Bellwood, a little north of the Eisenhower. You got a place? You ever eat?: Wednesday Journal is doubling down on food. Next week we’ll be announcing a whole new venture celebrating Oak Park food culture. Dining out, cooking at home, growing a garden, meeting the chef, the social experience of food. You might have noted that Melissa Elsmo, a wonderful local writer and cook, has joined up with us. And David Hammond, our great food blogger, is on board. We’re talking new website, videos, events, social media, even a new quarterly magazine. That’s the tease. More to come. Christmas past: Spent Saturday taking down Christmas. Out with the tree. Packing up the knick-knacks. Feels so good putting it all up. Feels so good packing it away. Got

to be time for baseball soon. Out walking my dog. Is there anything more depressing and discouraging than a fully flattened-out Santa, Snoopy, Grinch inflatable? Final Christmas question: Is there a future for those new projection gizmos that put snowflakes, reindeer, baby Jesus floating across the front of your home? Or is it a oneyear thing? More Forest Park: Lots of Forest Park in today’s column. That works because last week a certain local newspaper reported that ex-pat Oak Parkers are fueling a small boom in condo and townhouse development just across Harlem. If you do move, here are two things to know: Monday morning, Forest Park was trying to send out a robocall alerting residents that snow route regs were about to go into effect. On a smaller scale than ballistic missiles heading for Hawaii, a wrong button was hit and residents heard a call for all off-duty firefighters to report for duty as there was a structural fire in a notable building on Marion Street in Oak Park. Happily there was no fire. And last week in a lovely Madison Street restaurant sure to be featured in our new dining extravaganza (see above), one of my most favorite people was honored by the Forest Park Kiwanis. Jackie Schulz has been writing the Talk of the Town column in our Forest Park Review for 47 years. As Chris Harris, the Kiwanian who presented the award, said, Jackie’s column was the weekly diary of life in this lovely small town. Everyone’s birthday and anniversary were noted. Deaths and births were celebrated and honored. Tidbits gleaned on dog walks along Madison were treasured scoops. And most remarkably, and most telling, about Jackie is that you’d think a column like this would become increasingly insular and parochial over decades. Never did. There was nothing Jackie liked more than introducing the new folks from Thailand or Mexico who found their way to a home in Forest Park. Great and good woman, Jackie Schulz.

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New Trinity president wants to expand mission and reach By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Corinne Lally Benedetto first stepped in front of a classroom when the 24-year-old graduate student was trying to get Dominican University undergrads excited about the lost language of Mercia. How did she teach young learners about a forgotten dialect? By reading straight from the textbook. “About two-thirds of them walked out to the registrar and dropped the class immediately,” Benedetto recalled, laughing. “That may have been when I went back to my Trinity memories and [thought], ‘I guess you can’t just stand up talking about German philosophers that people don’t know anything about and expect them to think that’s a great experience.’” Thirty-five years later and Benedetto has refined her teaching technique, earning tenure as a professor at DePaul University, interim dean status at that institution’s School for New Learning, serving as DePaul’s associate dean of operations and enrollment management, and more. Benedetto’s professional and personal credentials recently convinced officials to name her president of Trinity High School, the all-girl Catholic secondary school in River Forest. “Her academic background, her real passion for education, her career of strategic thinking on the future of Catholic secondary education,” said Walter Healy, chair of Trinity’s board of directors, of Benedetto. “She really had a great story to tell and the committee was just absolutely impressed with her credentials and what we believe is her ability to lead the institution into the future.” Benedetto, a 1978 graduate of the school, succeeds long-

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INNOVATOR: Dr. Corrine Benedetto, Trinity’s new president. time president Sister Michelle Germanson, who will remain at Trinity as president emerita and direct alumni relations. Benedetto will assume the role of president-elect on Jan. 22, and transition to the role permanently on July 1. She faces the tough task of driving up Trinity’s enrollment. “In the next 15 years or so, the number of high school graduates in Illinois is projected to decline by almost 20 percent,” Benedetto said. “One in five who are there now will just not be there, and the people who are left in the pool of prospective students will come from families that traditionally have had a higher financial need.” Benedetto attributes the decline in Trinity candidates to the national drop in birth rate. She plans to combat the

problem by developing a strategic plan that convinces prospective students that Trinity’s $12,000 tuition is worth it. She plans to have finalized the plan by the end of her second year in office, but she’s not going to wait that long to act. She has promised board members that enrollment will never fall below 126 students, the number in Trinity’s fall class of 2017. She plans to grow enrollment by repackaging what Trinity already offers, hosting open houses where students of various ages talk about how Trinity has impacted them, and offering videos and slideshows about learners’ professional outcomes, ACT scores, and the value of an International Baccalaureate education. “We have to be able to do that because if you keep raising your tuition, then you have to have an explanation for it,” she said. She also plans to start conducting surveys as well as exit interviews with families who leave Trinity before graduating. To drive additional revenue, Benedetto reimages Trinity as a community learning center, and wants to implement a GED program for outside learners, continuing education courses for the elderly, and invite guest speakers and host community events on campus. Benedetto plans to target prospective students in River Forest, Maywood, Chicago and nearby communities, as well as engage a global audience through new online programs. “I want new ways for Trinity to grow outward into the community; I want new portals and new channels for the community to come into Trinity,” she said. “We can’t afford to be a school that does its education in the day and locks the doors at 3 o’clock because the buildings are still there, they’re available for use, and we’re still paying bills on them.”

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t’s a new year, and the Park District of Oak Park is here to help you meet your wellness goals for 2018. With expanded offerings, new classes and specialized one-day workshops, the PDOP makes meeting your wellness goals within your reach. With the launch of the Activate Oak Park campaign in 2018, PDOP Program Supervisor Laura Greeley notes that the Park District’s focus is on all aspects of wellness. “This year, we’re kicking off our new campaign centered not only on physical wellness, but also on gaining the education and mindfulness to sustain a healthy lifestyle.” As part of the education component, the Park District is building on existing partnerships to present one-time workshops on a variety of wellness topics. Whether the programs address nutrition needs, family meal tips or the benefits of yoga, there will be something for everyone looking to boost their personal wellness. The Park District continues to increase

its class offerings in the New Year. With 55 classes per week in 2018, compared to 45 last year, there is a class for those at every fitness level. Favorite classes include Cycle, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT,) Yoga, Barre, Fitness Inferno, BODYPUMP™ and dance fitness classes, Zumba and Werq. This year, the Park District is growing the social aspect of its classes in response to community demand. Among other offerings, weekday 4 p.m. classes are being expanded to meet the needs of District 97 teachers. Teens can now join teen yoga classes, and for adults, a “Meet me at the Barre” class on Friday evenings combines fun and exercise. Greeley says the classes are all a part of a renewed focus on the social aspect of wellness. “Industry-wide, people get excited about New Year’s resolutions but that excitement dwindles by February. We can change that by increasing the social component of programming while still focusing on the motivation and results-driven fitness classes we offer. At the Park District, we create a sense of community in our classes and give people the social

connection they are clamoring for.” Residents can get a taste of Park District wellness offerings and a variety of other adult programs at the upcoming Adult Tastes on Tap on Friday, January 26 from 7 to 9pm. Cheney Mansion will be bursting with activity as adult wellness, cooking, arts, sports and many more programs will be showcased for attendees as they socialize with other community members. Child care will be offered off-site for the event. For more information, please visit www. pdop.org/tastes. The Park District of Oak Park aims to provide convenient and affordable programs and services and wellness programs are no exception. The on-line scheduler makes it a breeze to sign up for one class or a package. A variety of pricing packages are available, with the most popular package remaining the $45 per month unlimited class pass option. With five locations throughout Oak Park and plenty of before and after work options, the Park District makes it easy to fit in a class on your schedule, close to home, at an affordable price! Make 2018 the year you commit to a healthier lifestyle! For a complete list of programs and classes, visit http://www.pdop.org/fitness.

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Kaegi sues Berrios, overcomes ballot petition challenge

ty tax assessment for all,” Kaegi said. Berrios campaign manager Mario Lopez Staff Reporter said in an email that the objections to the nominating petition were “well founded” It has been a big week for Cook County As- but it became clear “that both candidates sessor candidate Fritz Kaegi, who overcame will be above the minimum signature rea nominating petition challenge – an effort quirements when everything is complete.” by incumbent candidate Joe Berrios’ cam“We have decided that the responsible paign to get Kaegi kicked off the ballot – and thing to do is not further burden the various filed a defamation lawsuit against Berrios campaigns and public resources and end our over a campaign ad he says is misleading. petition challenges by not pursuing other isOak Parker Kaegi said in a telephone intersues raised in the objections,” Loview that the Berrios campaign pez said. “We look forward to havfailed in its effort to remove him ing a lively debate with the Cook from the ballot. The Berrios camCounty Assessor’s opponents and paign claimed both that organizdiscussing the assessor’s numerers who collected nominating ous accomplishments.” petition signatures were invalid Kaegi also announced today that and that those who signed the pehe has filed a defamation lawsuit tition also could not be verified. against Berrios for a television “The (signature) gatherers attack ad that Kaegi said falsely were valid,” Kaegi said. “Then claims the investment management they claimed there were not company he worked for invested in FRITZ KAEGI enough valid signatures. They a private prison company. did a records review for the signaThe lawsuit claims that the attures, and they were coming up tack ad has caused injury to Kaeso good that the Berrios campaign admitted gi, “through reputation, actual expenses, that we would have enough good signatures.” and otherwise.” Kaegi has claimed since the challenge was Kaegi was an investment manager with filed that it was an effort by Berrios to disColumbia Wanger Asset Management, mantract his campaign and drain his resources. aging the Acorn Fund prior to launching his “These developments inject our campaign campaign for assessor. While the fund did with additional momentum as we seek to invest in a private prison company, that inclean up the Cook County Assessor’s office and provide a fairer, less regressive proper- vestment did not take place until after Kaegi had stepped down from his position.

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“My investment history at Columbia Wanger is a matter of public record and we have openly provided the appropriate SEC filings and an affidavit demonstrating as much,” Kaegi said in a press release. “To further perpetuate these falsehoods only confirms what we know about Assessor Berrios all along – he is committed to no one but himself and his political cronies, and will intentionally mislead taxpayers away from his dismal track record as assessor.” Lopez said in an email that the lawsuit comes about a month after Kaegi sent the Berrios campaign a cease-and-desist letter calling for him to take down the ad. Lopez said that cease-and-desist letter “was badly prepared” and did not compel television stations to take down the ad. “All of our claims are factual,” Lopez said. Lopez likened Kaegi to Donald Trump, saying, “he uses frivolous lawsuits to attempt to intimidate his opponents. The television ad is no longer running on television or on any media outlet.” Kaegi further criticized Berrios in a Jan. 10 press release, highlighting news reports that the assessor was recently fined $41,000 by the Chicago Board of Ethics for not returning campaign contributions from property tax lawyers that were considered unlawful because they exceeded the legal limit. “As usual, Joe Berrios is flouting ethics rules,” Kaegi said in a press release. “By refusing to comply with a Board of Ethics rule that limits contributions from property tax

lawyers that do business with his office, Berrios has turned the Assessor’s Office into a cash cow for his campaign coffers.” Berrios responded with his own press release, stating, “Attempts by the county ordinance to limit the rights of contributors are invalid.” “Assessor Berrios is not personally wealthy, so he must rely on campaign contributions from supporters,” the Berrios campaign said in the press release, calling Kaegi a “Wall Street Republican.” Kaegi has said the characterization of him as a Republican is false and that he’s always voted as a Democrat. The Berrios statement continued: “According to Illinois State Law, the maximum an individual can contribute to a candidate is $5,600. No contribution to Assessor Berrios’ campaign exceeded that amount.” Berrios’ campaign said he has filed a motion for reconsideration of the Board of Ethics’ ruling. “The Assessor believes the fines are improper and expects the order will be ultimately vacated by the ethics board of the court,” the statement notes. Meanwhile, Kaegi said in an interview that his campaign continues to gain steam and has received recent endorsements from Illinois Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39th) and 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack, who is chairman of the city’s progressive caucus. Assessor candidate Andrea Raila could not immediately be reached for comment. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

Boykin, Johnson square off in County commissioner forum By BOB SKOLNIK

Contributing Reporter

The Democratic primary race, which is tantamount to election in Cook County, is heating up in the 1st District County Board race. Chicago Teachers Union organizer and Austin resident Brandon Johnson is mounting a vigorous challenge to incumbent Richard Boykin (D-Oak Park). Boykin has been an unusually active county board member in his first term on the County Board. He has made waves leading the opposition to the now repealed sweetened beverage tax and emerging as a frequent critic of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. He publicly flirted with the idea of challenging Preckwinkle for County Board president before demurring and deciding to run for re-election as a commissioner. Johnson, meanwhile, has been endorsed by Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, and his campaign has received $50,000 from the CTU Political Action Committee. In late December, Johnson’s campaign received a $25,000 from the Service Employees International Union Healthcare PAC. Saturday morning, Boykin and Johnson appeared before a standing-room-only crowd

of nearly 100 people at the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oak Park (DPOP). Johnson, who once worked as staffer for state Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) the DPOP committeeman, criticized Boykin for suggesting that the county needs to reduce spending and freeze hiring. “I believe austerity budgets are racist,” Johnson told the crowd. “Public sector jobs have secured the middle class for black families.” Johnson called for a progressive income tax and supports a head tax on businesses, i.e. a tax based on the number of employees a business has. “We have to find a way we can generate revenue in a progressive way,” said Johnson, who noted that he opposed the so-called sweetened beverage tax because it was regressive. Boykin talked about the need to control spending and touted his leading role in getting the sweetened beverage tax repealed. The repeal of the sweetened beverage tax has caused some layoffs and led to a budget that calls for the county not to fill around 1,000 county jobs. Boykin also talked about his efforts to reduce gun violence by sponsoring and getting passed a county-wide ammunition tax, and sponsoring a bill doubling the penalty for being caught with assault weapons.

Some members of DPOP reacted favorably to Johnson. “I was very impressed by Brandon Johnson’s insight and candor about the issues facing the 1st District of Cook County and what he plans to do about it,” said Erika Washington. “I think he was very genuine and authentic. That’s something I look for in a candidate.” Alex Weber liked Johnson’s forthright call for more revenue. “I think we do need leadership regarding revenue in Cook County,” Weber said. Forest Park resident Julie McShane, a teacher in Lyons and a union official, also liked Johnson. “I thought he was very well spoken, very dynamic, and he had some good solutions to Cook County’s issues in terms of a progressive income tax, incentives for hiring high school graduates at the County and other places,” McShane said. “And he’s a publicschool teacher so he understands pensions and having more support in schools and classrooms, so I think he’s a great candidate.” Nick Albukerk was impressed by both. “They both seemed knowledgeable, they both seemed really passionate,” Albukerk said. “I think we’d do well with either one. It’s hard for me to make a decision right now,

frankly. They both sound good and I think we’re lucky to have two good candidates.” Harmon said he will survey the DPOP membership to decide whether members would like to make an endorsement in the race. “I expect we’ll send out an email to all of our members to ask them to share their thoughts about what happened [Saturday] and whether they would like us to take up an endorsement in February,” Harmon said. Boykin has never been especially popular among DPOP members despite living in Oak Park. Four years ago, when he was elected to the County Board, DPOP endorsed Blake Sercye in the primary. Sercye got 59 percent of the vote in Oak Park compared to just 21.4 percent for Boykin. But Boykin, a lawyer and former chief of staff to Congressman Danny Davis, won the race, bolstered by strong support in other parts of the district. Boykin, who is also an ordained minister, has strong support from many ministers. His campaign is well funded and has received at least $10,000 from the beverage industry-backed political action committee Citizens for a More Affordable Cook County. Boykin’s campaign has also received multiple contributions from out-ofstate executives at Dr. Pepper/Snapple.

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Printing 3-D arms from page 1 Chicago. Now he wants to bring young people in the western suburbs, and on Chicago’s West and South sides, into the fold. Glover recently partnered with the Oak Park Public Library on a project that will allow him to teach area young people how to make the 3-D prosthetics. “There are a lot of open-source arm projects out there where people just print the arm without making it fit the person,” Glover said. “My kids will learn how to draw, modify, sand — they’ll be creative. In the process, I’ll be teaching them STEM, reading and other fundamental skills, as well as mentoring them.” The point of origin for Rashad Glover’s big idea — to help young people, particularly the most vulnerable, learn valuable skills by making free bionic arms for those who have lost limbs — might have been inside a Barnes & Noble in Beaver Creek, Ohio, sometime in the mid-2000s. That’s when Glover, 35, was able to pick the brain of comedian Dave Chappelle, who had formed a bond with the OPRF graduate while inside a Starbucks in the Beaver Creek bookstore. He had caught Chappelle’s eye because the two were among the only black people to regularly frequent the store, said Glover, who had been studying for his master’s in business management at Antioch University in nearby Yellow Springs at the time. “We just struck up a bond,” Glover recalled in a recent interview. “We’d just be sitting there, talking about life and family. One of the last times I saw him before I moved back to Chicago, I told myself I’d have this great question for him.” When the time came, Glover said, he asked the comedian, “What did you do that took you from where you were before, with your early movies, until now? “He paused for a second and said, ‘Let me get some cookies and stuff,’ and I’m thinking he’s going to blow me off and sneak out of the store,” Glover recalled. “But he actually found me and said, ‘Always keep good people around you.’ He said the key was 100 percent the circle he was in.” That moment, for Glover, was both revelatory and prescriptive. It explained a lot of his own success up until then. After all, he said, he had been raised by a village of supporters both within OPRF and the larger Oak Park community. Glover was a senior in high school, living on his own and working three jobs when Dr. Austin Harton — who along with his wife, Michelle Harton, headed Black Organization Student Support (BOSS) — took him to Radio Shack. BOSS was a support system that the Hartons ran for their own children, as well as for dozens of African American children at Oak Park schools who needed the kind of nudge the Hartons would give Glover after the teenager told them he wanted to build

“My goal is to create a village of entrepreneurial kids in various communities. Most people with 3-D printers are printing toys and just wasting plastic. We can be printing stuff that people can use and that makes their lives better.” RASHAD GLOVER Industrial designer

something special for his friend, Ben Adelman, who had cerebral palsy. “I showed Dr. Harton what I wanted to do and he said, ‘OK, let’s go get you some supplies,’” Glover recalled. “So he took me to Radio Shack on Madison Street in Oak Park and told me to get whatever I want. I said, ‘What’s my limit?’ He said, ‘There is no limit.’” Glover took that equipment and made a special contraption that fit over one of Adelman’s hands, allowing him to operate an electric car. One day, Glover pulled his friend out of class to test the finished prototype. “He slides it on and starts touching his fingers and the toy car zips down the hallway,” Glover said. “Ben starts crying, so security comes toward us because they’re thinking I’m hurting him. At this point, I think I’m going to jail and will get kicked out of school. [Former District 200 superintendent] Sue Bridge even comes to see what’s happening.”

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HANDY PROP: Rashad Glover, founder of Global Glover Technologies, shows how a 3D printed prosthetic hand works. But Adelman, who Glover said had never played a video game or operated a toy car, was crying tears of joy. “He was like, ‘This is the happiest day of my life,’” Glover recalled, adding that high school officials alerted Wednesday Journal of Glover’s act of kindness. Glover’s aunt sent the subsequent article to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Glover credits the article for getting him into college. Now, fueled by Chappelle’s advice, Glover is intent on recreating the kind of community that helped raise him for the benefit of young people growing up today. Along with

the Oak Park library, he also plans to partner with Chicago-based After School Matters to teach 3-D prosthetic production to kids in Chicago. He said he’s looking to grow his nonprofit, Global Glover Technologies, inside of a three-story building owned by his church. “My goal is to create a village of entrepreneurial kids in various communities,” he said. “Most people with 3-D printers are printing toys and just wasting plastic. We can be printing stuff that people can use and that makes their lives better.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Oak Park murder suspect held for mental health assessment

Oak Park police have not yet charged the family member of a man who was killed inside his apartment on Jan. 6. A police press release on Jan. 11 stated the Chicago man suspected of killing 81-yearold Oak Park resident Patrick Dooley is being held in a secure mental health treatment facility and is undergoing a mental health assessment. Dooley’s body was discovered by police inside his apartment in the 100 block of North Austin Boulevard during a well-being check. The Cook County Medical Examiner reported that Dooley had died of multiple injuries resulting from the assault. Though the Chicago man has not been charged with the crime, he is the sole suspect in the case, according to a police press release. Police originally reported that they planned to file charges against the man whose name has not been released, but further investigation into the crime prompted police to launch the mental health assessment. “This is a very sad domestic situation that came to the most unfortunate end imaginable,” Oak Park Police Chief Anthony Ambrose said in the press release. “While there is no doubt a brutal crime occurred, questions about why remain that need to be answered and understood before any steps toward prosecution are taken.”

Jewelry, cars stolen in River Forest burglary River Forest police are warning homeowners to be vigilant in securing their homes after at least two people stole two cars, electronics and jewelry during a residential burglary in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue on the night of Jan. 3.

No one was home when the offenders entered the home at around 9:20 p.m., forcing their way in through a rear sliding door. Other doors showed signs of having been forced open, according to police. The total value of the items taken has not yet been determined. Police recovered the stolen cars, one in Chicago, another in Cicero. Evidence has been sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab. The River Forest Police Department reminds residents to: ■ Lock the doors and windows to their home; ■ Utilize their alarm and camera systems; ■ Keep their valuables out of sight from windows and doors; ■ Record serial numbers for electronics and photograph their jewelry and other valuables.

Carjacker shoots as intended victim drives off An Elmwood Park man who was the target of an attempted carjacking in the 900 block of Belleforte Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 11, escaped injury after the offender opened fire as he drove off. Oak Park police said the victim was inside his vehicle at about 9:30 p.m. when a man approached, tapped on the window and displayed a handgun. The offender ordered the driver from the vehicle, but the victim refused to open the door. As the victim began to drive away, the would-be carjacker started to run but then turned and fired several shots at the victim’s vehicle. It’s unclear whether any bullets struck the vehicle. The offender then entered a maroon-col-

ored vehicle parked nearby. No one was injured, police said.

Armed robbery

Lake N Austin Foodmart, 422 N. Austin Blvd., was robbed at gunpoint at 7:55 a.m. on Jan. 11. Two men, one of whom displayed a silver long-barrel revolver, entered the business. The unarmed offender ordered an employee hand over money from the cash registers. The employee complied and the two men took the money and fled northbound with an estimated $4,000. Both robbers were black. The gunman was of medium height with light brown or olive skin and a thin build. He wore a black ski mask, dark gloves, light blue jeans and gray short-sleeved shirt over a white hoodie. His accomplice wore a black hat, black hooded jacket with a circular logo on the left arm and a yellow rectangle on the back, a lightcolored medical mask over his face, dark pants and tan boots.

Criminal damage to property

A woman who started an argument with an employee of the Shell gas station, 6129 W. North Ave., at 5 a.m. on Jan. 10, exited the establishment and pushed the glass door open against the wall, causing the glass to shatter. She left the business eastbound on North Avenue. The estimated damage is unknown. These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Jan. 3-11, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.

Compiled by Timothy Inklebarger and Nona Tepper

Recovered stolen motor vehicle A gold Dodge Caravan that was reported stolen in Berwyn on Jan. 5, was recovered in the 800 block of Gunderson Avenue at 9:31 a.m. on Jan.11.

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Burglary Blind Creations Tattoo, 250 Chicago Ave., was the target of an attempted burglary sometime between 11 p.m. on Jan. 10 and 11 a.m. on Jan. 11. The burglar used a pry tool in an attempt to open the rear door to the business but was not successful. The estimated loss due to damage is $200.

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D97 curriculum director resigns

Helen Wei’s departure is the second administrative loss in two months By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Another Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 administrator has resigned, leaving the district to search for two high-level replacements. Dr. Helen Wei, D97’s director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, has resigned. The district announced Wei’s resignation in a Jan. 12 statement. “I want to express my appreciation to Hel-

en Wei for her devoted service to our district and community during the past four years,” said D97 Supt. Carol Kelley in the statement. “She has been a valuable member of our team whose contributions have aided the growth of our schools and success of our students,” she said. District officials said Wei resigned in order to “pursue other leadership opportunities in the field of education.” This is the second administrative departure in the last two months for the district and just the latest development in what has been, over the last three years, a period of significant change in how the central office is structured. In December, Dr. Alicia Evans, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance

and operations, announced she was resigning in order to take a position as assistant superintendent of business operations for a school district in the south suburbs. In addition, two D97 building principals — Whittier’s Keshia Warner and Brooks’ LeeAndria Khan — resigned last year. Wei was hired, along with Dr. Carrie Kamm, in 2014 as one of two curriculum and instruction directors to replace one person who had previously served in the curriculum director position. Since her appointment as superintendent in 2015, Kelley has implemented a series of central office realignments meant to increase efficiency and save money. By July 2016, according to a previous Wednesday Journal report, the district had welcomed six new ad-

ministrators due to “retirements, departures and/or additions,” Kelley said at the time. Last year, Kamm was promoted to a new position as the district’s senior director of equity. In the statement, district officials said the search for Wei’s replacement “will be carried out with the assistance of our administrative leadership team. We will keep the community updated on the status of this search.” Wei’s final day with the district will be June 30, according to the statement. The school board is expected to accept her resignation at a Jan. 23 regular meeting while the district has already started the search for Wei’s replacement, officials said. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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ANNE’S HOUSE Closing soon from page 1 OPRF and is the founder of the nonprofit Suburban Unity Alliance, said that he, SUA and Oak Park Progressive Women of Color have established a GoFundMe account (www.gofundme.com/helping-survivorssucceed) seeking to raise $10,000 for the girls’ living expenses and to help fund whatever transition they might have to make in the near future. Clark said they’re also seeking information on resources the girls can take advantage of. He said that the groups are working to “identify some opportunities and options that will allow them to stay together. “They’re two of my favorite students and I care about them,” Clark said. “They care about OPRF, they found a place to feel safe and I feel like they’ve been flourishing at the school.” Lately, however, the girls said that they’ve barely been able to focus on their schoolwork. “It’s stressful to go to school and to get out of bed in the morning thinking, ‘Another day has gone by, we’re running out of time,’” Frances said. “I don’t even do my work, because I’m looking up places to go.” For Clark, the girls’ situation is as much a test for the residents of their adopted community as it is for them. “We always talk about building bridges and ending various forms of oppression and how progressive we are,” Clark said. “This is one of those opportunities to truly show and prove that, and to truly act on those values we hold dear, because this is about everything we say we represent as a community,” he added. “I’m challenging the community to step up, build that bridge and help these young women.” In an email statement released last week in response to Wednesday Journal inquiries about the pending closure, Shanna Schwarze, the director of communications for the Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, said that Anne’s House would be merged into another program. “In a strategic move to align and consolidate all anti-human trafficking efforts (including

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM combating the commercial sexual exploitation of children), the Salvation Metropolitan Division’s Promise and Anne’s House will be absorbed into our STOP-IT program at the end of the month,” Schwarze wrote. “STOP-IT not only provides comprehensive, wrap-around services for survivors of all types of trafficking,” she added, “the program also delivers outreach, training, education and multi-disciplinary coalition building around human trafficking in Chicago and beyond.” The statement, however, was not much consolation for Mary and Frances (the names of both girls have been changed to protect their identities), who said that they and employees of Anne’s House, who were prohibited from speaking publicly about the closure, were told that the program would be shuttered by the end of the month.

Twisted odysseys “I’m afraid I’ll go back to what I used to do and who I used to be to survive,” said Mary during an interview last week. “I’ve never had a real job before, but I know how to hustle and get what I need. I could’ve been dead. I’ve lost too many people. I need to get out of the game and out of my situation.” Mary said she was kicked out of her mother’s house in Minnesota when she was 11 years old, prompting her to move in with her bipolar grandmother in Carbondale. “She would beat me,” she said. “I have depression really bad, and it kind of broke me down. I got into drugs and started hanging with the wrong people and started doing some horrible stuff.” When she was younger, Frances, her mother and her brother cycled “in and out of homeless shelters.” Her father “was on and off with us, but wasn’t really there.” “At one point, I ended up staying with my uncle and aunt, and they were sexually abusing me for a whole year,” Frances said. “When I came home, I was about 8. I was finally able to regularly see my dad while we were living in [Murphysboro, a small town near Carbondale]. He was an alcoholic and would beat up my mother all the time.” Her father, Frances said, would also beat her and her brother “with belts and metal rods.” Sometimes, the beatings were so bad that her skin peeled and bled.

“When I got into middle school, it was cool for a little while, but then it got worse,” she said. One day, Frances got caught stealing. She went to jail and returned home to her father’s wrath. “He beat me to where I couldn’t walk,” she said. Mary and Frances, who met while at an alternative school in Carbondale, would grow to trust and confide in each other. “She told me not to be scared anymore,” Frances said of Mary. “We were getting tired of getting abused and so [Mary] found Anne’s House. She said it was out in Chicago.” One day last year, the last straw came for Frances. Her father was beating her mother. “She was screaming,” Frances recalled. “He was on the floor trying to choke her to death. I called the police. The police came, but my mom was upset with me because I called them. I told my dad I didn’t and he started beating me. He punched me in the face, tried to take my phone, locked me in my room.” Frances said she managed to escape her room and run to a nearby police station, but that the police “didn’t do nothing.” Her father kicked her out shortly after she went to the police, she said. “I grabbed the majority of my things and was staying at my friend’s house,” she said. “His mother was a crack addict who was trying to sell me to people just so I could stay there. Then I started staying with another close friend who tried doing the same thing and had sexually touched me.” Frances said that by the time she talked with Mary last year about possibly moving to Chicago to live at Anne’s House, she was sleeping on park benches. By October, both of the girls had obtained permission from parents and authorities to get on a train bound for Chicago. “I think it’s amazing to hear all of that and know that they’re still beautiful young women who are academically successful and, despite people taking advantage of their trust and using and abusing them, they still have love in their hearts,” said Clark. “This was our way out of everything,” Mary said of Anne’s House, adding that the place was her main pathway to one of her life’s great desires. “I just want to be known as responsible.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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King’s legacy and the words that he spoke,” said Rev. Stanley Stephens, the president of the Westside Pastors Coalition for AIDS. “I don’t want it to die out. You don’t want those kids taking for granted that a lot of freedom they enjoy is because of what he did.” Crystal Young, Ella Flagg Young’s principal, said that the fair will allow students to not only learn useful information, but to pass that information on to their family and friends. She said that she “absolutely” wanted the fair to become a regular event. “I think it’s a good idea,” she said. The organizers set up free health screenings, including blood pressure screenings, glucose screenings and body mass index screenings. Human resource professionals for the hospital set up a table for jobseekers. There were informational tables on CPR, organ donation and heart health. There were even healthy cooking demonstrations by Chef Brian Alston. “I try to steer them toward fresh vegetables, because [canned vegetables] have so many preservatives,” Alston said. “I teach them with items they would normally buy. It’s quite a challenge, but it’s been going quite well.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/English programs for children aged 3 to 6. It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bilingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park. As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis. That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires. For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and how

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It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique dual-language education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community. Thank you! ¡Gracias! 謝謝你！ Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

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

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Camps are open to kids who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each weeklong camp runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Code Play Learn activities take place at 132 North Ridgeland and Legacy Sports activities take place right across the street at

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Celebrating Over 55 Years of Montessori Excellence

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated. At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other. Our programs for ages 0-14 include: • Parent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. • Three to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Full-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Junior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. • Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. • Before/After School Care • Art • Musical Theater • Spanish Families currently attending Alcuin come from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more. We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees. We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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River Forest District 90, in partnership with its PTOs, will be hosting a One District/One Book initiative. All District 90 families, faculty, staff, students, and River Forest residents are encouraged to read and join in the discussion of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 3

An interactive presentation by Dr. Ann Batenburg of Mindset Works. • Roosevelt Middle School, 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Continue the conversation following Dr. Ann Batenburg’s presentation by joining facilitated breakout sessions afterward. • Learn about the benefits of applying the growth mindset concepts to the workplace, community service, personal relationships, and students in the classroom.

Coming Soon -- Mid-February

An interactive webinar for anyone interested in understanding the benefits of the growth mindset concept. • Learn how to incorporate practical suggestions about the growth mindset approach as well as apply its tenets to all aspects of one’s life.

All events are free and open to the public.

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The Mindset approach offers a framework to advance one’s efforts in the classroom (for students), at work, with personal relationships, and in the community.

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

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

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he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and after-school program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

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

protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children. -Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

The St. Luke Difference The St. Luke Difference

rom our early childhood program through rom our early childhood program through 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, 8th grade, St. Luke Parish School, a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School that consistently scores in the top School that consistently scores in the top 30th percentile in ACT/Aspire test scores, 30th percentile in ACT/Aspire test scores, prides itself on its ability to educate the whole prides itself on its ability to educate the whole child by promoting spiritual, academic, and child by promoting spiritual, academic, and emotional growth. We prepares our students emotional growth. We prepare our students for the best high schools in Chicagoland for the best high schools in Chicagoland Fenwick, Saint Ignatius, Trinity, and OPRF; Fenwick, Saint Ignatius, Trinity, and OPRF; recently we have made significant steps in recently we have made significant steps in advancing Math, Science/STEM curriculum, advancing Math, Science/STEM curriculum, and have expanded our learning center to and have expanded our learning center to meet the diverse needs of students and meet the diverse needs of students and families. families. At St. Luke, each child is encouraged to At St. Luke, each child is encouraged to learn at their own pace led by teachers who learn at their own pace led by teachers who are highly experienced and credentialed. With are highly experienced and credentialed. With this in mind, we provide a rigorous curriculum this in mind, we provide a rigorous curriculum that challenges our students to reach new that challenges our students to reach new heights in both their creative thinking and heights in both their creative thinking and academic skills base. academic skills base. Most recently, advancements in the areas Most recently, advancements in the areas of Math and STEM have marked St. Luke as of Math and STEM have marked St. Luke as an innovative and excellent Catholic school an innovative and excellent Catholic school seeking to evolve with the times. Our STEM seeking to evolve with the times. Our STEM program developed its standards using program developed its standards using national Common Core and NGSS (Next national Common Core and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and seeks Generation Science Standards) and seeks to expose students in grades K-5 to project to expose students in grades K-5 to project based and inquiry-centered learning in their based and inquiry-centered learning in their earliest and most formative years. In grades earliest and most formative years. In grades 6-8, St. Luke students are using the Big 6-8, St. Luke students are using the Big

Ideas math curriculum, which fully integrates Ideas math curriculum, which fully integrates cooperative learning strategies and real-world cooperative learning strategies and real-world based problem solving. based problem solving. St. Luke seeks to support students with a St. Luke seeks to support students with a wide range of academic and extracurricular wide range of academic and extracurricular interests. We place an emphasis on the study interests. We place an emphasis on the study of Spanish for students in grades 1-8 and all of Spanish for students in grades 1-8 and all students have access to an advanced visual students have access to an advanced visual and performing arts curriculum, including and performing arts curriculum, including band and guitar. Over the course of the band and guitar. Over the course of the year, students hear from Chicago artists year, students hear from Chicago artists and authors, as we have sought to promote and authors, as we have sought to promote student voice and artwork from a curricular student voice and artwork from a curricular perspective. Our no cut sports program for perspective. Our no cut sports program for students in grades 4-8 promotes athletic students in grades 4-8 promotes athletic participation, personal growth, teamwork, and participation, personal growth, teamwork, and leadership. leadership. Over the course of the next 5-7 years, our Over the course of the next 5-7 years, our school community will continue to unfold school community will continue to unfold its Strategic Plan, focusing on continued its Strategic Plan, focusing on continued academic excellence, faith and formation in academic excellence, faith and formation in the Catholic tradition, and developing the the Catholic tradition, and developing the whole student; in our strategic plan, you whole student; in our strategic plan, you can find the key initiatives our school will can find the key initiatives our school will be developing for the future of our students. be developing for the future of our students. The plan can be viewed at www.schoolThe plan can be viewed at www.schoolstlukeparish.org. stlukeparish.org. We invite you to come and see for yourself We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes St. Luke School so special. what makes St. Luke School so special. Please come to our Open House on Sunday, Please come to our Open House on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or call January 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm or call 708.366.8587 to schedule a tour. 708.366.8587 to schedule a tour.

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

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

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Open House Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Preschool through 8th grade

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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics. Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education. More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking. At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.” The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best. We will always adjust our teaching methods to

find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile. Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities. Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help. Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels” To accommodate its ever-growing number of students, Mathnasium OPRF has recently moved to a much larger space at 1101 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION.

Learning Through AllAspects Aspectsofof Learning Through All Life at Keystone Montessori OPEN HOUSE: Sunday January 21st 2–4 pm 7415 W. North Ave. River Forest Call 708-366-1080 for more information

Parent/infant program • Toddler Class, ages 2-3 • Primary Class, ages 3-6 Elementary and Middle School • After school program for ages 5 and up You are welcome to observe a classroom. Call for an appointment.

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hildren come from far and wide to Keystone Montessori, a school hildren come from far and wide that to has gained the reputation as one Keystone Montessori, a school thatof the country’s premier Montessori has gained the reputation as schools. one of “The beauty of Montessori education is that the country’s premier Montessori schools. it takes into of consideration the whole is child,” “The beauty Montessori education that Vicki Keystone’s itsays takes intoShea, consideration theadministrative whole child,” coordinator. “The physical,administrative emotional and says Vicki Shea, Keystone’s spiritual aspects of children are nurtured coordinator. “The physical, emotional and as well as their academic development andaseach spiritual aspects of children are nurtured child respected as an individual with unique well asistheir academic development and each abilities.” child is respected as an individual with unique abilities.” If you’re wondering what Montessori education is all about, it’sMontessori based on the If you’re wondering what teachingsisofall Maria Montessori, education about, it’s basedItaly’s on thefirst woman doctor whoMontessori, went on to Italy’s become a teachings of Maria first renowned educator. From observataions woman doctor who went onher to become she of the natural development children, renowned educator. From herofobserva tions dence, that development a child’s indepen ofbelieved the natural of chil dren,selfshe esteem and of learning could flourish, believed that love a child’s indepen dence, selfesteem andright loveenvironment of learning could flourish, given the and with guidance given right environment and with guidance from the a properly trained teacher. Today, 100 from properly trained teacher. Today, 100 yearsa later, there are Montessori schools all years there are Montessori schools all over later, the world. over the world. Keystone has a class for two-year olds, Keystone has a class foryear two-year olds, primary classes for 3-6 olds, junior primary classes for 3-6 olds,olds, junior elementary classes for year 6-9 year senior elementary year olds, elementaryclasses classesfor for6-9 9-12 year oldssenior and a elementary classes for are 9-12 year olds and a middle school. There parent/infant classes middle school. There are parent/infant classes arks of Montessori also. One of the hallm also. One ofisthe hallimarks of Montessori ng together children of education group

different ages. “In this way children learn from each other,” says ing Shea. “It also helps the education is group together children of older childrenages. learn “In a sense of responsibility toward different this way children learn from the younger ones.” Children learn by work each other,” says Shea. “It also helps the older ing withlearn specially designed ‘materials’toward in an children a sense of responsibility age-appropriate environment which the younger ones.” Children learn by stimulates workthewith senses and encourages exploration. ing specially designed ‘materials’ in The an children are busy, each one involved in doing age-appropriate environment which stimulates something either individually or in small the senses and encourages exploration. The groups. are In one of each the primary classrooms a children busy, one involved in doing something in small three-yeareither old is individually mopping theorfloor, and a groups. Inold oneisofcounting the primary a five-year withclassrooms a bead chain. three-year old elementary is mopping classroom the floor, and a In the junior a student five-year old is counting with bead chain. is researching snakes and inaanother part of Inthe theroom, juniora elementary classroom a student group of students is analyzing isthe researching snakes another part grammatical partsand of ainsentence withofthe the room, “Many a groupofofMontessori’s students is analyzing teacher. observations the grammatical partslearn of a have sentence theout about how children beenwith borne teacher. “Many of Montessori’s obser vations children have by recent research showing that about how children learn have been borne out windows in their development when they can by recent research showing that children have best absorb things like language, music and windows in their development when they can math,” explains Shea. The school is proud of best absorb things like language, music and its consistently high academic achievement math,” explains Shea. The school is proud of but places great emphasis on helping children its consistently high academic achievement s ible members become well-rounded, respon but places great emphasis on helping children of society. become well-rounded, responsible members of Keystone society. Montessori is holding an Open House on Sunday, January 21, 2–4anpm. Keystone Montessori is holding Open The school is located at 7415 House on Sunday, January 21, W. 2–4North pm.Ave., River Forest. The school is 708/366-1080. located at 7415 W. North Ave., River Forest. 708/366-1080.

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St. Giles School: Outdoor Classroom Brings Learning to Life

t St. Giles School, learning extends beyond the classroom, in part due to our outdoor learning space. Boasting planters for flowers, fruits, and vegetables, tables and seating, Wi-Fi within reach, composting bins, and solar panels, our outdoor classroom has inspired and engaged students in grades preschool through eight since its creation in fall 2016. As students dig in the dirt and watch seedlings develop, the learning is tangible. Hands-on discovery encourages students to think, rather than memorize; to question, rather than accept; and to rely on their own data rather than a textbook. This way of thinking stimulates brain development, builds curiosity, and cultivates leadership abilities, providing the groundwork for successful lifelong learning. For Sara Spencer, first grade teacher, the advantage is clear. “The outdoor classroom brings the curriculum to life. From studying the parts of a plant, to writing observations, to measuring and comparing, we touch on science, language arts, math and more in a single lesson.” It’s about connecting what

students learn to the world they live in. Some connections are practical – understanding where the food we eat comes from, discovering the importance of sustainability, and harvesting the vegetables for the school’s Smoothie of the Month. Other concepts are abstract: Caring for God’s living creatures. The importance of a quiet place to reflect. Health and wellness. Patience. Responsibility. Working together. But bottom line, it is fun, as learning should be. “I like being outside and working with my friends. We do things like run around gathering cherry tomatoes,” says student Mary Shea Gibbs. “And I love the smoothies.” At St. Giles School, we offer academic rigor, leadership development, and faith formation in grades preschool through eight. To learn more about our early childhood program, extended day and enrichment opportunities, and our vibrant school community, visit stgilesschool.org or attend our upcoming open house.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH 12:30-2:30PM Event begins with brief presentations by school leadership and parent representative in church; open house and school tours to follow. Scholarships available, including full scholarships for those who qualify through Empower Illinois. CALL 708.383.6279 OR APPLY AT stgilesschool.org

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

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

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January 17, 2018

Homes

Taxing I concerns

Local homeowners await triennial assessment, federal impacts

By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

t’s possible you’re one of those people whose got it all figured out. Your budget and bills are on autopilot, and no curveball is going to mess that up. Until this year. With Oak Park taxpayers poised to realize the effect of the triennial reassessment and already feeling the impact of School District 97’s successful referendum, not to mention the still unfolding details in the federal tax bill, property taxes are bound to be provide a bit of uncertainty even for the best planners among us.

While the only two certainties in life may be death and taxes, the latter is generating plenty of questions in Oak Park. Gagliardo Realty agent Jenny Ruland, an Oak Park resident since 2006, notes that buyers in Oak Park already wrap the community’s tax burden into their decision to buy in Oak Park. “People over time become more seasoned homeowners,” Ruland says of buyers moving See TAXING on page B13

THE MOST LOCAL REAL ESTATE IN PRINT AND ONLINE

OAK PARK 3 BR, 2 BA . . . . . . . . $414,000 See page B15

OAK PARK 2-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . $875,000 See page B15

OAK PARK 5 BR, 4.1 BA . . . . . $1,095,000 See page B16

RIVER FOREST 4 BR, 2.1 BA . . . $560,000 See page B16

RIVER FOREST 4 BR, 4.2 BA . . $1,635,000 See page B16

COLDWELL BANKER River Forest | 4/4 | $1,240,000 1022 Park Avenue

Oak Park | 7/6 | $1,149,000 210 S Euclid Avenue

Riverside | 4/5 | $995,000 144 Scottswood Road

Oak Park | 7/4 | $875,000 Open Sun 1-3 | 233 N Elmwood Ave

River Forest | 3/4 | $560,000 Open Sun 12-2 | 1023 Bonnie Brae Place

Oak Park | 4/2 | $525,000 731 Wesley Avenue

4 br, 3.5 ba Tallmadge & Watson beauty on 80 x 218 lot. New front & back yard landscaping.

Fabulous renovation of spectacular Oak Park Victorian. 7 br, 5.5 ba, fin bsmt w/laundry.

One of Riverside’s most beautiful Victorians w/large yard overlooking Scottswood Common.

Sunny & spacious 3 br, 2+ ba 2-story brick home on generous lot. 2-car gar + extra prkg.

4 br, 2 ba home situated on a Norman Rockwellesque block. Natural woodwork. Heated garage.

Riverside | 3/2 | $524,700 728 Arlington Road

Oak Park | 3/4 | $510,000 1001 Mapleton Avenue

Oak Park | 4/2 | $499,000 1045 Hayes Avenue

Westchester | 2/3 | $479,000 11228 E Chesapeake Place

Oak Park | 4/2 | $455,000 635 N Ridgeland Avenue

Berwyn | 4/3 | $339,900 3811 S Elmwood Avenue

Charming 3 br, 2 ba English Tudor with turret. Remod kit, liv rm w/fplc, deck, 2-car gar.

3 br, 3.5 ba American 4-Square w/2,713 sq ft of total living space. Full fin English bsmt.

Spacious 4 br, 2 ba home w/3 levels of liv space. Enclosed porch. Lovely, private yard.

Beautiful 2 br, 2.5 ba TH w/hdwd flrs, vaulted ceil, fin LL & more. Near shopping.

4 br, 2 ba American 4-Square with open front porch on a large lot! Fenced back yard.

Tastefully rehabbed 4 br, 2.5 ba home w/stunning custom kit, highend appl, fin bsmt.

Berwyn | 5/4 | $333,000 2715 Cuyler Avenue

Oak Park | 2/2 | $319,000 Open Sun 12-2 | 515 N Harlem Ave 201

Westchester | 3/2 | $279,000 1219 Boeger Avenue

Oak Park | 1/1 | $145,000 336 S Maple Avenue 3B

Oak Park | 1/2 | $130,000 922 N Boulevard 303

Oak Park | 2/1 | $129,500 916 S Austin Boulevard 3

Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo in unbeatable location! 2 prkg spaces: 1 in heated gar, 1 outside.

Stunning 3 br, 2 ba ranch w/full finished basement, hdwd flrs thruout, updated kitchen.

Enjoy city-living convenience in a charming village atmosphere! Vintage top-floor unit.

1 br, 1.5 ba SW corner unit w/double closets in master. Bldg has pool & rooftop deck.

House-sized vintage condo in pristine condition! 2 br, gorgeous woodwork, in-unit laundry.

Oak Park | 6/6 | $2,100,000

Riverside | 3/2 | $419,900

Berwyn | 4/2 | $339,000

Westchester | 3/2 | $264,900

Hillside | 2/2 | $195,000

Oak Park | 2/1 | $112,500

Oak Park | 4/2 | $549,900

Berwyn | 4/4 | $364,900

Berwyn | 4/3 | $279,999

Berwyn | 3/2 | $219,900

Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $165,000

Elmwood Park | 1/1 | $77,000

Beautiful 5 br, 3.5 ba gut-rehab w/ newly built 2nd floor in South Berwyn. Full fin bsmt.

The Simpson Dunlop home is nestled on a full acre in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic Dist.

Enchanting 4 br, 2 ba home which fulfills the most discerning desires. Landscaped yard.

Meticulously maintained 3 br, 1.5 ba tri-level in historic Riverside. Deep yard w/patio.

Inviting 4 br, 3.5 ba home complemented by a beautiful exterior & interior. Spacious deck.

Beautiful 4 br brick bungalow completely renovated from top to bottom on corner lot.

Classic, large 4 br, 3 ba Berwyn bungalow. Liv rm w/fplc. Spacious kit. Hdwd flrs. Bsmt.

Huge 2-flat! 1st flr unit - 3BRs, 1BA. 2nd unit - 4BRs, 2BAs - master ste duplexed up.

Rehabbed 3 br, 2 ba ranch home. Refinished hdwd flrs, new windows, sun-filled liv rm.

Brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths close to schools and shopping. Big yard.

Amazing 2 br, 2 ba brick ranch. Sep din rm, huge liv rm, fplc, fin bsmt & more. Great loc!

Bright 2 br, 2 ba unit. Juliet balc. Granite/SS kit. Hdwd flrs. In-unit laundry. Conv loc.

Spacious 2 br unit in vintage bldg w/ grt architectural detail. Laundry & storage in bsmt.

Bright garden unit. Open layout! Liv rm w/laminate flrs & eat-in kit. Remod Jacuzzi bath.

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TAXING

Changing approach from page B11 within the community. “If they move into a different home, they are prepared and look at the taxes. Even with new buyers, the taxes on a home play into what they can afford monthly.” Ruland says that most buyers who work with mortgage brokers consider the total picture. “Principal payments, interest, taxes and insurance, or PITI, all of this is considered your monthly payment,” she said. “The rule of thumb is that this should equal roughly 28 percent or less of your monthly takehome.” Ruland has heard chatter outside of Oak Park that the village is known for being a high-tax community, but she says that the village is still desirable for its proximity to the city, schools, Metra, CTA and parks. She has seen clients leave the village due to expenses, including some who chose to base their families elsewhere because Oak Park had become too costly. Others are changing their approach to local investment. “Some owned condos as investment properties,” Ruland said. “With taxes increasing 20 percent in the past two years on condos, it doesn’t make sense as an investment property because you can’t always cover that increase with rent.” For Oak Park resident and Baird and Warner broker-associate Mary Carlin, who grew up in the village, “Oak Park has always been known as a village with really good schools and higher taxes. It feels like every time there’s a triennial reassessment, everyone freaks out. We all know it’s expensive here, but we all also vote for these referendums.” With her clients, she sees some frustration that there is no rhyme or reason to Oak Park’s property taxes. “For a first-time buyer looking in the $350,000 to $500,000 range, the taxes vary tremendously,” Carlin said. “They could be $7,000 to $15,000. The saddest thing about it is that the old adage about buying the yucky house on the best block doesn’t work very well here. You’ll get assessed based on neighboring properties.” Noting that buyers like the Oak Park area because it says something “about who you are and what you believe in,” Carlin advises her clients to factor property taxes into the purchasing decision. She creates reports for buyers who are considering homes where taxes are higher than the neighborhood norm and has leveraged that tax number in getting the house for a lower price. Carlin also recommends that clients consider total costs inclusive of taxes. “I’ve had people say that if it’s an Oak Park house they’ll go up to $500,000; if it’s elsewhere, they may go higher,” she said. “People are often surprised to learn that Oak Park’s tax rate is higher than River Forest’s. If your budget is around $600,000,

maybe you’ll look at River Forest and get a bigger lot and lower taxes and travel to Oak Park to use the amenities.”

Reaching a tipping point? John Lawrence, broker/owner of Weichert Realty-Nickel Group says that he often speaks locally about the real estate market and has begun to warn that Oak Park is close to the tipping point in terms of taxes. “People who are voting for these referendums are starting to realize this,” Lawrence said. For Ruland, there is a concern that rising property taxes might have a negative effect on the town that she loves. “Oak Park is such a great, richly diverse community, and that also includes socio-economic diversity. We want to keep that,” Ruland said. “As a community, we should try to get involved and not be behind the eight ball on this.” Her concerns are echoed by the hundreds of Oak Park residents who have joined the Facebook group Oak Park Property Tax Watch. Founded by Gregory Francis in late 2017, the grassroots group held their first face-to-face meeting on Jan. 11. Trustees Deno Andrews and Dan Moroney are members of the group and comment on the village’s role in local taxes. For Moroney, it is part of his campaign promise. “The need to intentionally lower the rate of tax increases is about ensuring the economic sustainability of our community,” Moroney said. “I believe that if our taxing districts and elected officials are not able to get this under control, many of the core values of Oak Park will be eroded.” Lawrence said that as desirable as Oak Park is, the total tax levy increase since 1999 brings challenges.

“The levy in Oak Park over the last few the mortgage interest deduction, albeit with years has gone up significantly. People are a cap on the mortgage amount of $750,000. starting to really look at that now,” Lawrence For Lawrence, these changes will hit housesaid. holds differently depending on their individSince 1999, taxes levied – combining all tax- ual circumstances, including the amount of ing bodies that serve the village -- on Oak Park state income tax they owe. homeowners have increased 120 percent, from He said that the doubling of the standard de95.8 million in 1999 to $211.5 billion in 2017, duction for married couples to $24,000 might according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. mitigate some of the impact of the lowering At the same time, the rate of inflation has in- of the SALT deduction, and says that accouncreased about 40 percent. tants will be better able to determine what the At the same time, the median market impact is for individual circumstances. value of a home in Oak Park has increased Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar since 2001 by about 53 percent, from $295,000 agrees that the overall impact of the tax bill to $451,000, though anyone who depends on a number of factors. bought a home around the time “I suspect that a lot of people of the real estate collapse hasn’t who were itemizing before might felt the benefit of that long-term not anymore with the changes in increase. the standard deduction,” ElSaffar Oak Park home values dropped said. sharply, from a median high sale ElSaffar said that 73 percent of price of $470,000 in 2007 to $368,000 single-family homes in Oak Park in 2011. Prices have slowly recovhad property tax bills greater ered since then. than $10,000 last year, along with “We have some who decide it’s 52 percent of townhomes, 9 perworth it,” Lawrence said. “Others cent of condos and 76 percent of ALI ELSAFFAR have a $300,000 house and $12,000 two- to six-flat buildings. taxes, and it won’t sell. You can’t For him, the overall tax impact reduce the price enough to make the numbers of the federal law depends on how many peowork from a lending standpoint.” ple are paying more than the $24,000 standard deduction in property tax, mortgage interest, state income taxes and charitable deductions. Federal impact still unclear He predicts the higher-end homeowners Recent changes to federal tax law, which might feel the pinch. “Sometimes, there are unintended conlimit the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) to $10,000, will have some effect on sequences of changes in the law,” ElSaffar high-property tax localities and local real es- said. “With the limited deduction of property tate, but it is not yet clear what that impact taxes, the limiting of the mortgage interest deduction and the change in residency for will be. Lawrence said that the National Associa- capital gains to five years from two years, all tion of Realtors lobbied hard to make the first of these things put together might eventually draft of the bill more palatable, retaining at effect pricing and demand for million dollar least some deduction for SALT and keeping homes.”

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708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Joe Cibula 7375 West North Avenue Peter Birmingham Don Citrano MANAGING Dan Bogojevich Julie Cliggett BROKER/OWNERS River Forest, Illinois 60305 Anne Brennan Alisa Coghill Karen Byrne JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Kevin Calkins Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton Tom Carraher Pat Cesario

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COMPLETELY UPDATED mission influenced interior with amazing craftsmanship detail. Built-in oak shelving, gourmet kitchen, family room, mud room. Special lighting & hardwood floors throughout! Finished LL. Large lot with privacy fence, dog run, patio, and 2 car attd garage . ................................................$729,000

AMAZING GUT REHAB with second floor addition. Open first floor plan, family room, mud room. 2nd floor laundry room. Hardwood floors, fabulous wood and wrought iron railings. New custom deck and fenced back yard. Finished basement, two car garage with addl parking space............................................$699,000

BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE completely rehabbed with the highest quality craftsmanship throughout. Open kitchen with SS appliances, maple cabs and granite counters. Four bedroom, two full baths; bedroom on first fl can be office or in-law. Professionally landscaped back yard. ...........................................................$509,000

1324 FRANKLIN • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 13

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Open floor plan, hardwood flooring and natural woodwork. High-end kitchen, first floor laundry area. Four large bedrooms. Large basement offers additional living space. 2-car attached garage. Tons of storage with lots of natural light throughout. ..........................................................................................$899,000

OVER 60 LEADED GLASS WINDOWS in this four BR, three BA house with gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful woodwork throughout. Located in the middle of town, it offers custom cabinetry, Batchelder tiles in LR, hand painted tile in kitchen, Ann Sacks designer tile in bathroom. .....................................................$889,000

HULBERT BUILT HOME located on a fantastic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Five bedroom, two and one half bath home with natural woodwork, hardwood floors, and art glass windows. The kitchen/breakfast room overlooks spacious backyard, two car attached garage .................................................................... .$617,000

A REAL STUNNER! This 4BR, 4 full, 1 half BA home was completely gutted and rehabbed in 2010. First floor features a much sought after open floor plan and chef’s kitchen. Bedrooms feature full walk in closets. Fabulous basement has an addl BR, full high end bath and rec room...............................................................................$1,275,000

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New Construction Luxury Condominiums in the Village of River Forest

LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! A one of a kind house with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, new hardwood floors, custom stain glass windows, eat-in kitchen. Meticulously preserved original features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House!.....................................................................................................$1,650,000 PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 bedroom brick home that was renovated from top to bottom in 2010. This home offers endless amounts of quality upgrades. Exceptional lower level like none you have ever seen. New 2 level brick and stucco heated garage. ........$1,550,000 ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME with 4 bedroomss, 2-1/2 bathrooms offers a large formal living room w/gas fireplace, spacious dining room, hardwood floors, beautiful molding, family room, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level and whole house generator. Outside includes back deck & 3 car garage. ........ .................................................................................................................... $819,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on a beautiful corner lot. The home suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic family room that opens to the kitchen. Expansive living room with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, and storage. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. .. ....................................................................................................................$629,000

The Avalon The corner of Bonnie Brae & Thomas

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UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! ...............$1,875,000 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. .....................................$549,000 INVITING TWO STORY three BR on a corner lot designed in 1921 by renowned architect Lyman Allison. This classic home has retained all of its original charm including natural woodwork and stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax............................$425,000

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For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 *All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.

RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Rare, spacious unit. ...................................$87,500 RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. No stairs!....................................................$85,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat ................................................................................... $549,900 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Generous closet space. ............................$129,900

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Distinctive Properties

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$421,100 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

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4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$422,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$485,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

3 BR, 2BA ...................................................................................................................... $414,000

OAK PARK

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OAK PARK

5 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$495,000

4 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$520,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 515 CLINTON

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6 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$650,000

4 BR, 4 BA .....................................$699,000

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4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................$538,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

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4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$732,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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3 BR, 2 BA ..................................................................................................................... $559,000 Mary Anne Griffith â&#x20AC;¢ 708-386-3400

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4 BR, 3.1 BA .................................$850,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;¢ 708-697-5946

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2-Flat ............................................$875,000 Nancy Jarrett â&#x20AC;¢ 708-557-8109

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2 BR, 2 BA .....................................$196,000 Tagger Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien â&#x20AC;¢ 708-456-6400

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3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$477,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;˘ 708-697-5946

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4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$560,000 Steve Scheuring â&#x20AC;˘ 708-697-5946

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OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 P.M. 1324 FRANKLIN

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4 BR + 1 below grade, 4.1 BA ....$1,275,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates â&#x20AC;˘ 708-771-8040

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

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5 BR, 4.1 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,095,000

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Bungalow Beauty, Condo Convenience

n updated vintage condo that lives like a house! This 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath unit lives large. A sunny, 2nd-floor condo is rare in this neighborhood of mostly single family houses, & the location near Lincoln Elementary School, Carroll Park & the Blue line canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. In-unit laundry, good storage, & 2 deeded parking spaces make this a stellar situation. This condo retains vintage charm, but has a large master bedroom, excellent closet space, newer windows, a large eat-in kitchen, and lovely updated bathrooms. There is a private front entrance with an original built-in

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mirror + closet, as well as a back entrance with shared built-in bookshelves. There are two bay windows in the living room and dining room, along with an original stained glass window. Natural light is abundant here, with South, West, and North-facing windows. This vital neighborhood has so much to offer, including Rehm Pool, Southtown Oak Park shopping & restaurants, plus Roosevelt Corridor dining, music venues, & newer locally owned brewery. The space of a bungalow, without the yardwork. This one is special! 1046 S Kenilworth Unit 2 in Oak Park is currently listed for $274,900. See it at an Open House this Sunday from 11am to 1pm 1pm. For more information contact Cynthia Howe Gajewski at Beyond Properties Realty, 708-386-1366.

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Oak Park home sells for $880,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from November 1 to November 30, 2018. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

1000 Lake St 416 N Austin Blvd 743 S Highland Ave 406 Augusta St 427 N Grove Ave 908 Linden Ave 924 Fair Oaks Ave

$7,150,000 $1,250,000 $880,000 $760,000 $742,500 $675,000 $645,000

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729 N Grove Ave 310 N Grove Ave 900 Fair Oaks Ave 818 N Euclid Ave 410 Clinton Ave 1201 Columbian Ave 1010 Woodbine Ave 928 N Oak Park Ave 1117 Columbian Ave 616 N Oak Park Ave 219 Harrison St 1020 Belleforte Ave 921 Mapleton Ave 1181 S Humphrey Ave

$675,000 $635,000 $625,000 $555,000 $545,000 $525,000 $524,000 $509,000 $461,500 $441,000 $415,000 $410,000 $395,000 $380,000

819 Forest Ave 1125 Wisconsin Ave 721 Ontario St MANY 1040 Wisconsin Ave

$377,500 $375,000 $375,000 $374,000

1234 N Grove Ave 116 Wright Ln 221 N Kenilworth Ave 503 815 Washington Blvd 815A 1019 S Scoville Ave 800 Washington Blvd 201 1025 Mapleton Ave 159 N Marion St C1 132 S Humphrey Ave 1154 S East Ave 426 S Lombard Ave 106 1141 S Lyman Ave 528 S Scoville Ave 815 Washington Blvd 815A 1125 N Harlem Ave 224 S Oak Park Ave 3C 1106 S Lyman Ave

$360,000 $349,000 $345,000 $276,000 $255,000 $254,000 $252,000 $250,000 $245,000 $231,000 $225,000 $220,000 $210,000 $205,000 $202,000 $201,000 $175,000

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743 S. Highland Ave., Oak Park

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

OAK PARK 224 S Oak Park Ave 5D 517 N Humphrey Ave 511 N Humphrey Ave 1W 917 N Lombard Ave 700 Madison St

$163,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

Herron Nathaniel Est Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Judicial Sales Corp Graymorre Leasing

Mcguire Meghan Federal Nat L Mtg Assn Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp Federal Natl Mtg Assn Village Oak Park

RIVER FOREST 7837 Greenfield St 1023 Franklin Ave 1501 Park Ave 1433 Keystone Ave 538 Clinton Pl 339 Forest Ave 847 Lathrop Ave 1410 Bonnie Brae Pl 1530 Franklin Ave 142 Ashland Ave 410 Ashland Ave 2B 415 Franklin Ave 5DN 405 Lathrop Ave 4052E 1543 Monroe Ave 15432 423 Edgewood Pl 4231

$1,250,000 $935,000 $880,000 $760,000 $683,500 $590,000 $589,000 $555,000 $521,000 $400,000 $265,000 $238,000 $185,000 $171,000 $130,000

7907 North Ave 414 Clinton Pl 203

$165,000 $120,000

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P R O P E R T Y

T R A N S F E R S

Continued from page B17

ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

FOREST PARK 1501 Harlem Ave

$1,350,000

1101 Lathrop Ave 1100 Thomas Ave 1412 Marengo Ave 600 Circle Ave 1035 Hannah Ave 7606 Harrison St 910 Circle Ave 1026 Troost Ave 635 Marengo Ave 911 Circle Ave 334 Circle Ave 839 Hannah Ave 7432 Washington St 407 904 Beloit Ave 1122 Marengo Ave 300 Circle Ave 5K 850 Des Plaines Ave 308 1029 Des Plaines Ave E205 439 Thomas Ave 141 Brown Ave

$467,000 $420,000 $363,500 $315,000 $275,000 $260,000 $240,000 $230,000 $188,500 $176,000 $172,000 $170,000 $130,000 $125,000 $110,000 $105,000 $56,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown

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NEW PRICE REDUCTION

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,395,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK $1,385,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park. Recently renovated – Beautiful!

UNDER CONTRACT

JUST SOLD

FOR RENT

312 S KENILWORTH, OAK PARK $500,000 :: 6 bed :: 2 bath

1011 FRANKLIN, RIVER FOREST $599,000 :: 3 bed :: 3.5 bath

534 BONNIE BRAE PL, RIVER FOREST $5750/mo :: 6 bed :: 3 bath

Classic mid-century tri-level. Awesome location.

Walk to everything!

Brick 2-flat located in central Oak Park Three bedrooms per unit. Great location walk to all transportation.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN

1035 Hannah Ave., Forest Park

OPEN SUNDAY 1-2:30 804 CARPENTER AVE • OAK PARK $399,000

Call Margaret Bidinger 708-257-7617

708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

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Our team of brokers is committed to your success!

Oak Park

Big and new! Gut reno/rebuild w/ full 2nd story + rear addition. Family rm off kitchen w/sliders to back deck, new garage. Lg master suite. 1st floor office/ BR space. 2nd flr + bsmnt laundries! Great street in south OP, easy to el, I 290, restaurants, shops, and more. 6BR/4BA........$749,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Karen Baldwin

Shalena Thomas

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Vicki May

Ruby Blair

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Phil Joseph

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Isaac Jordan

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Oak Park

Extreme renovation a dream come true including a Master suite. 1st flr family rm opens to the kitchen, and very large deck, and STILL a large yard. Bright, stylish new interior. 4BR/3BA..........................$749,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440 Martha Murphy • 847-977-3456

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Condo feels like a house! Includes large master BR, closet space, newer windows, eat-in kitchen, updated BA, in-unit laundry, good storage, & 2 deeded pkg spaces. Near schools, trans. 3BR/2BA....$274,900

Condo, spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original HW flrs. Master BR with sun room/ office. Large eat-in kit, updated BA, freshly painted. FREE laundry! Deeded parking. In arts district near shops, restaurants, blue line and Ike. 2BR/1BA..................$164,000

1st flr vintage condo has great light. Close to shopping, restaurants, & trans. Kit w/ granite counters, HW flrs, decorative FP, beamed ceilings in LR/DR. W/D Hook ups in unit! 2BR/1BA ..........................$139,900

Sunny, RARE corner unit in the heart of OP. Open floor plan, charming kitchen, deck, elfa closet systems, & Mstr BDRM with bay windows. Close to trans, shopping, dining, & more. 2BR/1BA $189,900

Lot of Possibilities! Build your dream house in central Historic OP! NOT ONLY are lots in this urban suburb rare, but this location does not allow tear-downs. Lot is 50 x 174.5 ft., level/ready for new construction Plans are available for viewing, previously approved by the VOP Building Dept/Pres. Comm. Lot and 3 car garage.....$699,000

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Original charm + modern flare. Oak trim & Hdwd flrs. SS appliances. Master suite w/5 closets, double sinks & shower. Upgrades: windows, furnace, AC, H2O heater, sump pump, garage roof & siding, surface walk. Huge, clean bsmnt. 3 1/2 blocks to Metra. 3BR/2BA ...........$274,900

Corner unit! Large eat-in kitchen, private balcony. Master Suite has walk-in closet, full bath. HW parquet flrs. 1 heated garage spc. Metra, Green Line, DTOP dining, shopping. 2BR/2BA .......$199,900

On a great block! Enclosed front porch. Lots of updates…Hdwd flrs and open kitchen with granite and SS appliances. Finished basement with new carpet. New tear off roof. 3BR/1.5 BA ............$374,900

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Wonderful family home with beautiful woodwork, wd flrs, WBFP, many windows, finished attic, updated kitchen. Fantastic location across from Proksa Park. 4BR/2.5BA .....................................$385,000

Oak Park

Modern touch on a quiet cul-de-sac. HW flrs on first flr. SS appls, quartz counters . 1st flr BR, full BA, and fam rm. New 2nd flr BA, dual sinks, glass shower. 2-car garage. Close to trans. 4 BR/2BA.............$434,900

Beautiful townhome in excellent location near downtown fp and op, metra and el! New hardwood floors in LR/DR, updated eat-in kitchen, 2 fireplaces, master suite, adorable patio, new windows (2016) and all appliances/mechanicals only 6 years old. 2BR/2.5BA ..............................$259,000

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

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Oak Park • $148,500 3BR, 1BA Call Roz x112

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Oak Park • $134,500 1BR, 1BA Call Joe x117

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Oak Park • $115,900 1BR, 1BA Call Marion x111

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Quality

(qual i’ ty) noun The basic nature, the degree of excellence, the best available when compared to others.

Sunday, January 21, 2018 ADDRESS

REALTY CO.

LISTING PRICE

TIME

310 CIRCLE Ave, FOREST PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$379,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

820 N. Taylor Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$385,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-3:30 804 CARPENTER Ave, OAK PARK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 812 Augusta St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1179 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$509,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1023 Bonnie Brae, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$560,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 206 Le Moyne Pkwy, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$619,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1104 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1143 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 300 N. Harvey Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$729,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1227 Franklin Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$835,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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TOWN HOMES

CONDOS

1324 Franklin Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,275,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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REALTY CO.

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644 Harrison St. UNIT 3, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 419 Wisconsin Ave. UNIT 3W, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Tom Carraher redefines the essence of real estate service. Any comparison of quality requires a perception not often utilized in today’s society. ...unless you experience the extraordinary real estate service of Tom Carraher. The quality choice in real estate professionals. Tom’s standards are simply higher. Call Tom Carraher at 708-822-0540 to achieve all of your real estate goals.

1046 S. Kenilworth Ave. 2, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$274,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

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15 Forest Ave. UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1

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231-233 N. Elmwood, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$875,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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812 Augusta St 3BR, 2BA $450,000

644 Harrison St 1BR, 1BA $115,500

210 N. Taylor Ave 4BR, 1.1BA $450,000

419 Wisconsin Ave 2BR, 1BA $189,000

OAK PARK 3D

1122 Washington Blvd 1BR, 1BA $165,000

1116 S. Grove Ave 4BR, 3.1BA $448,000

815 N. Lombard Ave 3BR, 1.1BA $299,000

637 Lyman Ave 3BR, 1BA $344,000

1103 Holley Ct 1BR, 1BA $69,900

RIVER FOREST

7770 Washington Blvd 4BR, 3.1BA $620,000

FO RE S T PARK

735 N. Ridgeland Ave 3BR, 2BA $444,900

1167 S. Humphrey Ave 5BR + 1BSMT, 3BA $649,000

622 Harrison St 1BR, 1BA $113,500

O A K PA R K

820 N. Taylor Ave 4BR, 2BA $385,900

750 Keystone Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $689,000

7419 Warren St 4BR, 3BA $474,500

1105 Thomas Ave 4BR, 3BA $385,500

829 Lathrop Ave 2 Flat + PKG $450,000

901 Dunlop Ave 4BR, 2.1BA $399,900

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BROOKFIELD

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VIEWPOINTS

Is Danny Davis anti-democratic? pages 21-22

T O K E N

The only black person in the room

notice when I am the only black person in the room. This realization is a blessing in that I am constantly cognizant of the world’s racial disparities, but it’s also a curse in that it triggers a dual consciousness that can be mentally paralyzing. This was the case in Ms. Rogers’ seventh grade advanced math class. I had been placed in this class primarily because my years in Germany resulted in me being skilled in algebra by sixth grade. In Ms. Rogers’ math class, my consciousness of my race was heightened by my token status. There is something about middle school where you suddenly become more aware of race. It’s a phenomenon I can’t explain, even as an adult. One feels internal, and at times external, pressure to choose sides and abandon elementary alliances that did not conform to the racial hierarchy of middle school. It is truly bizarre that I had spent my elementary years as the token black girl in various settings, yet now that I was in middle school, I not only noticed my token status but was also uncomfortable with it. So uncomfortable that I begged Ms. Rogers to place me in the basic math class that consisted of my black peers. I vividly recall pleading with her to place me in the basic math class, despite having excelled academically in her advanced math class. I did not like my environment. I don’t know why; it’s not like I didn’t like white people. But why did so many white people make me uncomfortable? A question I still try to answer today. Or was it that I was so uncomfortable with myself, with my blackness? Did being around white people reminded me that I was the other? These feeling persisted in middle school despite always being welcomed by my white peers in the class and having known some of them for years. There was something about the seventh grade that altered my views about race and how I felt about my own race. Thankfully, Ms. Rogers was a champion for me. She wasn’t a teacher who had low expectations of me. Instead, she consistently saw my potential and pushed me to always do better in class. She insisted that I stay in her class and even called my parents. To this day I am grateful for her actions because I learned in her class how to be the racial minority in honors classes and still thrive. Though an ideal and equitable world would include more faces of color in that class, over time being the token black girl taught me how to acknowledge being the only black person in the room and not feel anxious about it but to instead acknowledge the inequities and strive to ensure that there are more faces of color with me. Being the only black person in any setting has become an

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Of vaccinations and votes

got my flu shot this year at the food store. My husband did not; neither did my grown sons. They all got the flu. The virus marched through their households, and was so nasty, everyone promised to get a flu shot next fall. In 2016, some Americans voted in the presidential election. According to PBS.org, of those eligible to vote, 58% turned out to cast a ballot. That means 42% did not go to the polls. According to dailydot.com, the United States ranks 31st out of 35 developed countries in voter turnout. The result of our action — or inaction — is living at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., at least during most weekdays. In both cases — vaccination and voting — the nonparticipants got what could be expected. In both cases, it would have taken a bit of effort to get up off the couch and do something that was not convenient or entertaining, but necessary. In both cases, I hear people say, “I’ll never skip that again.” But American memories — as we see — are painfully short. When next fall rolls around, people will find excuses not to get their flu shot. We will decide it’s not important and a pain. People will avoid getting the flu shot because they easily can. Is it possible that when the 2018 and 2020 elections roll around, people will find excuses not to vote? Is it possible that voting will be deemed not important or a pain in the rear? Will people avoid voting simply because they can? The consequences of missing your flu shot include

infecting your loved ones, your workmates, and your neighbors. We are living with the consequences of those who decided to stay home rather than get a shot, as we are living with the consequences of those who decided not to vote in 2016. Those consequences are not limited to those we live or work with; they affect the entire planet. By not voting, we’ve elected a president who seems to thrive on being unpresidential, uncivil, and unpredictable. We got what we deserved. The American optimism that once inspired dreams of democracy around the world is down with the flu. Next fall, let’s all get our flu shot. We will keep our families and communities healthier. We will not miss work, we will likely avoid the misery of the worst strains of the virus. We will have to make an effort, go out of our way, or even (oh no!) make an appointment to get our flu shot. The consequences of not getting the shot are local. The consequences of not voting are global. Next fall, and in 2020, let’s resolve to inoculate ourselves against electing representation by inaction. Let’s vote. Personally, I don’t care whether you are a Republican or Democrat, Independent or Libertarian, as long as you get off your couch and cast a ballot. And while you’re up, get your flu shot. Karen Muriello, a digital marketing specialist, has lived in Oak Park since 1978. She is a former deputy village clerk of Oak Park, a political observer, and has been free of flu this year.

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Reasonable tax debate

It was a good start last week as a group of Oak Park residents, previously assembled only in a Facebook group, came to life in a meet-up at the main library. The topic: concern over the impact of Oak Park’s ever-rising property tax bills. Some 50 people gathered to both put a face to a name and to talk about priorities of the group going forward. Among the ideas forwarded out of small group sessions were consolidating government bodies with a focus on combining the township and village governments. Evanston accomplished that goal in recent years while River Forest village government’s attempt at a hostile takeover of its township turned into a nasty and failed effort. Merging township and municipal governments is a position the Journal has supported in both Oak Park and River Forest over decades. We’d also resurrect our support for a serious effort to merge fire departments in both villages as a way to save on staffing and equipment and building maintenance. It’s an idea that gets lip service from public officials but has yet to rise to the level of serious debate. A strong group pushing for tax savings could change that. A segment of those at last week’s meeting said Oak Park needed a change in culture around taxation. We agree. Too often taxing bodies have actively proclaimed their fiduciary duty to tax at maximum rates with the explanation that they were elected solely to represent the interests of their distinct taxing body. That is the sort of silo thinking that has gotten us into this predicament and leaves a body such as the Council of Governments, an informal group representing leaders of all local taxing bodies, debating the joint purchase of office supplies when their vista should be much wider. There are tests just ahead for each of our taxing bodies. The school districts are presently negotiating new teacher contracts. Will raises be at the rate of inflation or will the school boards fall back on the circular logic that they must compare all teacher raises to what “comparable” districts are paying faculty? That indefensible rationale has resulted in a lot of pay hikes far in excess of the private sector over decades. And support them or not, four new downtown Oak Park highrises are either built or underway. They will generate substantial new property taxes and, in truth, not a great deal of added costs to schools, public works or fire. The Oak Park Property Tax Watch Group should seek pledges now from each taxing body that they use that new revenue to offset property taxes currently paid by homeowners and commercial property owners. Finally, we were glad to hear some participants in this meeting laud Oak Park’s progressive values and historic diversity. Taxing wisely is not automatically in opposition to investing in social programs that foster our shared progressive values.

The Trinity difference

Talk about hard acts to follow and you discover Corinne Lally Benedetto, the new president of Trinity High School and the successor to Sr. Michelle Germanson. Not overstating it to say that Sr. Michelle saved Trinity High School with her enthusiastic and determined work over the past 25 years. And it is good news that she will stay involved at the River Forest school in an emeritus role but with a focus on building connections with alumni. For her part, this is something of a homecoming for Benedetto who hit the Dominican hat trick with her graduations from St. Giles, Trinity and Dominican University. She is arriving from another Catholic institution, DePaul University, where among other duties she focused on building enrollment and fiscal management. In an interview this week with the Journal’s Nona Tepper, Benedetto emphasized “the Trinity difference,” matters obvious and intangible that distinguish the education and the community at this 100-year-old girls high school. We wish her the best.

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“dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.” Jackie’s efforts, he said, both celebrated and reinforced the warp and weave of Forest Park’s loom. Lordan, an eloquent spokesman and role model for under-the-radar public service that asks for no acknowledgement — an attitude many assume to be bygone — recognizes a covert community connector when he sees one. He, too, was an award recipient, though the Kiwanis had to keep Victoria Safford it a state secret in order to guarantee his Walking Toward Morning cooperation. Jackie beamed through it all, looking hen I started as editor of the slightly nonplussed, but never nonpleased. Forest Park Review way back She didn’t hear the half of it. At our in 1990, Jackie Schulz had table, Connie Brown told the story about Jackie comalready been writing her column, “The ing in early one January and asking about her famTalk of the Town,” for almost 20 years. ily’s Christmas. Connie told her the tragi-comic tale People who have written a newspaper column for 47 of the tree that had to be radically shorn just to get it years comprise a very small club. in the front door and when they pulled out their orJackie retired recently. She didn’t think she would naments, discovered they had all been ruined in the be missed, but she is — by her readers and her colprevious summer’s flood. Ever resilient, they made leagues. construction-paper baubles and as they proudly One of our young reporters, long since departed, prepared to take a family photo, the tree fell over so long ago I can’t remember her name, once deand the water in the stand shorted out the lights and scribed Jackie Schulz this way: “She always enters ruined the paper ornaments. Jackie told the story the newsroom in mid-sentence.” in her column and in the ensuing weeks, customers I think of her as arriving in mid-fluster — like brought in ornaments from their own colshe had just survived a close encounter lections to share. with a stiff breeze. And she brought that “The generosity and kindness was breeze in with her, a breath of fresh air, overwhelming,” Brown said. “I think disrupting our Monday afternoons, disabout each of them, and about Jackie, lodging us from our digital servitude. She every Christmas when I pull out all those often brought treats. She brought energy beautiful ornaments for our tree.” and enthusiasm. And she always brought I’ve had the honor of editing Jackie’s her radiant smile. column, on and off, for the past 27 years. Hunched over whatever computer was And I always enjoyed reading them, even available, she typed furiously, like she though she dismissed their worthiness, was afraid she might forget someone — even though she was documenting, in her or might awaken the machine’s gremlins JACKIE SCHULZ idiosyncratic way, the history of a comwho found mysterious ways to sabotage munity for just shy of half the lifespan her efforts, necessitating our assistance. of the Forest Park Review itself (which celebrated In her column she told stories about her dogs its centennial last year). She epitomized “The Paper and her tenants and the interesting cultural events with the Personal Touch,” the Review’s slogan for so she attended, within and beyond Forest Park. She many decades, as this proud town made its way into said goodbye to residents who were moving and the 21st century. She spent 47 years paying attention, welcomed back those who came to visit. And she talking to people, talking about people, and packing wished 52 weeks’ worth of happy birthdays and her weekly column with people, names in bold. anniversaries. Sometimes she sent regards to those Most of us believe, or at least hope, that if you’re who stopped having birthdays because they are no the real deal, if you “attend faithfully to a few worlonger with us. But it never hurts to be reminded of thy things,” as Victoria Safford wrote, and you do it the dearly departed. long enough without drawing attention to yourself, Village Administrator Tim Gillian, on his way people will eventually give you your due. Jackie’s into Francesca’s Fiore last Tuesday for the dinner dedication came due last Tuesday, as her fellow Forhonoring Jackie, joked that he never had to worry est Parkers and Oak Parkers joined to acknowledge about forgetting his kids’ birthdays or his annivera woman who has improved the world by improving sary because it was always in Jackie’s column the her community, one person at a time. Wednesday before. Forest Parkers used to accuse Wednesday Journal She kept all the names and dates in a book, which of not understanding their town when we purchased she lost a few months back, one of the reasons she the Review 30 years ago. While that may sometimes retired. If that book ever turns up, it should be prove true, there was one moment in the course of donated to the Historical Society and put on display. a week when I knew it wasn’t, and that’s when I was The names represent an honor roster of Forest Park reading Jackie Schulz’s column. It was, indeed, the history. talk of the town, distilling Forest Park’s spirit. The Kiwanians honored her with the Ed O’Shea Feisty, flustered, cultured, progressive, and huAward for Community Service at their annual dinmane — a mensch, in other words — she embodies ner. Jerry Lordan, an Oak Park resident who has that spirit. Always appreciative, always upbeat. lived out his strong ethic of service in both comAnd ever in mid-sentence. munities, highlighted the organization’s mission: Each of us tells the story differently, setting our words to music all our own. … You sing your song in your own key, in your own beautiful voice, and the cosmos listens, reverently. The story I live by is told to me by the only world that I can see and taste. … It is an evolving, unfinished story; our part in it is the making of meaning, the making of questions and celebrations, and these too evolve and expand without end.

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It’s time for a change in the 7th District I want to draw your readers’ attention to two very different candidates and their campaigns for the Illinois 7th District. Danny K. Davis, incumbent establishment Democrat, has served the 7th for 20 years. In my time as a resident of the 7th, I have heard nothing from him; I have heard there is no high school in the Austin neighborhood; I have seen grocery stores shut down in Maywood; and I have seen his campaign materials. His is the name you know … but I don’t know what he does. On the other hand, I know Anthony Clark through his ideas and his work. I know him as an organizer, an educator, and Anthony Clark a citizen; I know him from his work in Austin, from Maywood, and Oak Park and River Forest. It is through his work that he already serves the people of the 7th District. Mr. Clark has been vetted by Brand New Congress, a community organization that underscores his progressive bona fides, in addition to his ceaseless organizing and charity. But Anthony Clark’s values and progressive vision have been imperiled by the corrupt incumbent’s cagey (but par for the course) Chicago tactics: Congressman Davis has repeatedly posed financial and legal challenges to Clark’s petitions and called into question the integrity of Clark’s devoted family. These challenges, expected from entrenched Chicago

politicos, thwart the very real protocols and promises of democracy. What is more, the most perverse aspect of Davis’ craven challenges are not these bankrupt personal attacks, nor his nearly 10% absent rate from congressional votes. No, the best indicator of incumbent Congressman Davis’ unfitness for office is his unwillingness to meet in public and debate candidate Anthony Clark. In an epoch where the Democratic Party must reckon with its uncertain future, we citizens of the 7th must encourage a roAlexa Rogals/Staff Photographer bust and earnest debate among viable candidates. Davis’ name recognition is trumped by his absence: absence from debate, absence from the democratic processes, absence of real economic development, and absence of care and devotion to his diverse constituency. Clark has already shown his devotion without banking on the lazy inertia of name recognition. It is time to put an end to the tricks; it is time for Clark’s name to be on the ballot, so the 7th can hear and see what he plans as our representative in the federal government. It is time for some new and enthusiastic voices for the 7th and for the Democratic Party in 2018.

Adam Paradis Oak Park

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Why is Davis afraid of open debate, competition? Danny Davis has represented Illinois’ 7th District for more than two decades. Now it appears that Rep. Davis believes his past work means he should remain in office indefinitely and face no competition when he has to run for re-election. OPRF High School teacher Anthony Clark, vetted by Brand New Congress, is seeking to challenge Davis in the upcoming Democratic Primary. He and his supporters collected the signatures necessary

for ballot access and filed them with the Cook County Board of Elections in December 2017. Mr. Clark also asked Rep. Davis to participate in a series of debates so the voters could assess which candidate would best represent the 7th District. Then the political machinations began. Congressman Davis chose to ignore the request for public, open debates. Instead he decided to challenge Clark’s signa-

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tures. He lost. But instead of accepting that outcome, he is now trying to challenge Mr. Clark’s credentials as a signature collector. Congressman Davis, it’s time to stop obstructing democracy. We want to see Anthony Clark’s name on the March primary ballot — and we look forward to debates between the two of you.

Bill Barclay, Peg Strobel Oak Park

Davis goes un-democratic in primary Anthony Clark is a candidate for U.S. Congress in our 7th Congressional District. He has significantly more than enough approved signatures to be on the ballot. Clark has been endorsed by Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats. Those of us who believe in democracy

feel there should be a fair contest to determine who represents the Democrats in our 7th District in November. Forcing Mr. Clark to waste his time and money to continue to pay a lawyer after he has met the requirements to be on the ballot is undemocratic.

Years ago, Danny Davis was known as an independent voice who battled the corrupt Cook County political machine. I worked in the independent movement and shared Davis’ ideals and supported him. So I am deeply disappointed to learn that Congressman Davis is now using the very anti-democratic tactics long perfected by the political machine to throw a young, idealistic and progressive candidate for the 7th Congressional District, Anthony Clark, off the ballot in the upcoming primary! This makes me question Davis’ commitment to progressive politics and wonder whether being in power so long — more than two decades — has corrupted him. First, Davis challenged Clark’s signatures. Anthony Clark won these challenges and Davis lost. But instead of accepting that outcome, he is now trying to challenge Mr. Clark’s credentials as a signature collector. Davis obviously fears the challenge and seeks to prevent Anthony Clark from being a candidate and putting his ideas before the voters of the 7th Congressional District. Davis has also refused to debate Clark. I hope fervently that Anthony Clark remains on the ballot. It will be a breath of fresh air to have a robust, vital debate in the 7th Congressional District. We need the energy, idealism, and commitment to democracy demonstrated by Anthony Clark.

We feel it is very important for all Democratic candidates in the 7th District to have a series of debates so voters can have a clear idea of where candidates stand on issues.

Hilda Schlatter and Paul Sakol Oak Park

Better lighting, less light pollution

Open letter to Oak Park Board of Trustees: I see that Oak Parkers are calling for better lighting to reduce crime. While I think that’s a good idea, I think we need to do it carefully, and strive to reduce light pollution, which has negative effects on stargazing, wildlife, and harms views from our residences. When taking action on improving lighting, please choose lighting fixtures that reduce light pollution.

Kevin Shalla Oak Park

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Voting carries power, even when you don’t

s an African American pastor and grassroots activist in Chicago, I hope to invoke a determination in my people to exercise your right to vote in our upcoming 2018 gubernatorial election. It doesn’t matter what age you are or the generation in which you were born. You may be a traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial, or even a Centennial, but let me remind you that we live in a representative democracy. This means our governmental officials are voted in to represent us, the people — African American people. So in every election, whether you want to or not, exercise your right to vote! You choose a candidate either by committing to your right to vote or omitting that privilege by not voting. Listen intently as I set the record straight. Members of Generation X up through the Centennials have not had many opportunities to see or hear the African American community actively protest for our voting privileges and other freedoms. African American history is not taught in our schools, so they are not exposed to the cost of freedom, so they often forego their voting privileges. And we, the Baby Boomers and traditionalists, have failed to successfully educate this generation well about “the struggle.” So let me give us all a little history lesson about some who laid down their lives for our voting rights. It was on a first Sunday, March 7, 1965. The Brown Chapel African American Episcopal Church congregation of Selma, Alabama would have been kneeling at an altar rail to receive Holy Communion. On this Sunday, 100 individuals (many of whom were members of the church) decided to unite to fight for their civil rights and voting freedom.

They banned together and marched across the Edmond Pettis Bridge. Just as Christ shed His blood and sacrificed his life for our spiritual freedom, on this “Bloody Sunday” these freedom fighters made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down their lives so that they and generations to come would receive the right to vote. These brave people had great determination and were tired of our people being mistreated and were willing to die for it! Over 50 people were injured out the 100 who marched that day, as the now U.S. Congressman John Lewis and the late Rev. Hosea Williams courageously led them in protest. We thank God for their courage and sacrifice! The efforts of the freedom riders and fighters were not in vain. Many victories have since been won. Most recently, in December 2017, blacks and progressive whites voted their conviction of having congressional officials who are fair and just in their judgement for all people, including African Americans. They elected the prosecutor, Democrat Doug Jones of the Birmingham church bombing case, over his opponent, Republican Roy S. Moore, as senator for the state of Alabama. What a feat! In 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States, and then was elected for a second term because we actively voted for him and African Americans “committed” to the process. Because we didn’t commit to the process and “passively” voted in the 2014 election for governor, Bruce Rauner was elected. Where has that gotten us? A unified and determined people can impact our government by exercising their right to vote. Cast your vote in the March during the Illinois gubernatorial primary because your vote carries power whether you exercise that power or not.

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Importance of representation from page 19 opportunity for me to be an advocate for racial diversity, highlighting my token status as the absence of racial diversity. While I still struggle to understand my seventh-grade feelings about race, I no longer struggle to excel as the only black person in the room. I no longer equate the lack of representation of my

race with a lack of significance. Being the token black girl is not a reflection of me or my race’s inability to get a seat at the table, but a consequence of society’s inability to acknowledge the importance of our representation. Michelle Mbekeani, 27, is a lifetime resident of Oak Park. She is an attorney at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. She is the mother of an energetic and loving 2-year-old boy. Michelle enjoys singing and volunteering thoughout the community, supporting Oak Park public schools, and the Oak Park Festival Theatre.

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to sunset, every day for four weeks. Nausheen sounds very much like a Jew on Yom Kippur or a Christian during Lent when she describes what Muslims are striving for during Ramadan. “What people may not know,” she said, “is that the purpose of Ramadan is to bring you closer spiritually to your Cre-

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he holiday crowds went home. People are starting diets, paying off their credit card debt and focusing on new year’s resolutions. On top of that, it is cold, icy and gray outside. Welcome to the retail doldrums. This is when things get cranky. Business owners are waking up with last year’s hangover. Maybe their numbers were good - maybe not so much. Either way, January and February are a real headache. Just this week, I called my dad who was in the hospital recovering from a bad fall. When I asked how things were going, he launched into an impassioned description of his plans to keep his Irish pub afloat until the all-important St Patrick’s Day Parade in

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Barbara Kroeplin, 91

Former River Forest resident Barbara H. Kroeplin, 91, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Keystone, Colorado and River Forest, died on Jan. 10, 2018. Born on June 4, 1926, she was a member of Christ Church of Oak Brook. Barbara was the wife of the late Herbert C. Kroeplin; the mother of Barbara (Peter) Thompson, Kathryn (John) Swanson, Nancy (Jeffrey) Randa and William (Margaret O’Malley) Kroeplin; the grandmother of BARBARA KROEPLIN Christine (Keith) Fronczak, Katie Thompson, William Swanson, Mary Grace Swanson, Katie (Jim) MacCrea, Beth (Chris) Orme and John Randa; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Gladys Hummel, and her siblings, Gwen (Norb) Schink and Fred (Mary Lou) Hummel Jr. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at Plymouth Place,

315 N. LaGrange Road in LaGrange Park, 60526, followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Plymouth Place or to the YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, Colorado 80511 are appreciated. Additional information is available at www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708383-3191.

DJ, Taylor, and John Arends; the brother of Banoo (Shahbaram) Shahzadi, Kai (Parvin) Mobed and the late Bahman (Nahid) Mobed; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation and remembrance were held on Jan. 14 at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, followed by private interment. The family appreciates donations to the American Diabetes Association.

John Mobed, 92

Marion Thiesse, 77

Jehangir “John” Mobed, 92, of Oak Park, died on Jan. 10, 2018. Born on Feb. 19, 1926, he was a volunteer at West Suburban Hospital and at the Oak Park Township where he helped seniors with their taxes. He was a member of both Toastmasters and the Belles Lettres organizations. John Mobed was the husband of Olive (nee Walton); the JOHN MOBED father of Parvine (Mark) MacDonald, Jim (Henrike) Mobed and Sue (Dan) Arends; the grandfather of Katelyn, Kristen and David MacDonald, Edan and Claire Mobed, and

Marion Thiesse, 77, of Westchester, formerly of River Forest, died on Jan. 14, 2018. Born on May 2, 1940, she was the wife of Edward; mother of Jim (Stacey) Thiesse, Karen (Tony) Thiesse-Sanchez and Susan (Ron) Milchhoefer; the grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of five; and the sister of Kathy (Neil) Hoots, Arlene (Ron) Lullo and the late Fran Kaliski. Visitation is at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St. in Elmhurst on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. Lying in state will take place on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service, 11 a.m., at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave. in Forest Park, followed by interment at Elm Lawn Cemetery. Additional information is available at 630834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com.

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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

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

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

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

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

Fair Oaks

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Lutheran—ELCA

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

United Lutheran Church

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

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

fairoakspres.org OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

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

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

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

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Jan 17 Blessing of the Animals Hispanic Catholic Christian 18-25 Week of Prayer for Unity Christian 19 Timkat Ethiopian Orthodox Christian 21 World Religion Day Baha’i Triodion begins Orthodox Christian 22 Vasant Panchami Hindu 25 Conversion of St. Paul Christian 31 Tu BiShvat Jewish Feb 2 Candlemas - Presentation of Christ in the Temple Christian Imbolc - Lughnassad * Wicca/ Pagan

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We’re looking for a part-time, approximately 20-hour per week Financial Assistant with the following attributes/skills: • Stellar people skills • Accounts payable/invoicing • Experience with ACS software • Payroll/benefits processing package or non-profit account• Financial reports processing ing software • Stewardship campaign support • Contributions/Pledge receipt/ • Other duties as assigned recording The Financial Assistant will act as a bookkeeper under the direction of the Financial Consultant. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions, maintaining confidentiality, interacting with individuals from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and having the ability to conceptualize their work as a ministry. The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses. To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 15, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer. Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) First United Church of Oak Park is a busy church located in the heart of downtown Oak Park that offers its employees a collegial, faith-based environment. We are a 700-member inclusive, LGBTQI-welcoming union church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ. We are a mission and social justice-oriented congregation whose building houses the First United Nursery School, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, Kid’s Kloset and Samaritan Counseling Center. The Position: We’re looking for a part-time, 20-hour per week (afternoons) Administrative Assistant with stellar people skills, impeccable grammar, proofreading (knowledge of AP style is helpful) and communications expertise. This position requires the ability to consistently multitask and navigate a fast-paced environment with many interruptions. The Administrative Assistant will act as a receptionist, admin and communications guru. Think: friendly and positive to a fault when handling an array of personalities, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds; innovative and social media-savvy with proven computer layout/design skills; ability to conceptualize their administrative work as a ministry. The Location: First United Church of Oak Park is an accessible building located downtown Oak Park, near the Green Line L, Metra and buses. To Apply: Send a resume (in PDF) as well as a cover letter to aswanson@ firstunitedoakpark.com by January 8, 2018. First United Church of Oak Park is an equal opportunity employer.

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Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK BIDÂ PACKAGE 2 Scope of work for Bid Package 2 generally includes, but is not limited to: Demolition, Masonry, Misc. Metals, Millwork, Roofing, Doors/ Frames/ Hardware, Glazing, Drywall, Division 10, Foodservice Equipment, Window Treatments, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions con-

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Monday January 15th, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/ download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley. com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024. Future Bid Package 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Flooring, Painting and Landscaping, is expected to be available on or around February 1st 2018: with a bid opening date of February 15th, 2018; Dated: 01/10/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153123 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of GL YOUNG CONSULTING with the business located at: PO BOX 323 LAGRANGE, IL 60525. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17153120 on December 28, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of YOUR ADMIN EXPERT with the business located at: 8660 S 86TH AVE #301, JUSTICE, IL 60458. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: GWENDOLYN L YOUNG 8660 S 86TH AVE #301 JUSTICE, IL 60458

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BID GROUP 1E â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EXCAVATION & SITE UTILITIES Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Wednesday January 31, 2017 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS BID PACKAGE 1E Scope of work for Bid Package 1E generally includes, but is not limited to: Site utilities and excavation. All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn, can-

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024. Dated: 01/17/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

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Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Margarita Alcazar, Petitioner and Pedro Jesus Alcantara Respondent, Case No. 2017D-079720.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Teresa Santoyo, Petitioner and Jose Cortes, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-009797.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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Advertisement for Bid LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 8 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, a public hearing shall be held by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), to consider forming the East, Columbian, Linden and Euclid Avenues Speed Tables Special Service Area Number 8 (the “Special Service Area”) at the property legally described in this Notice (the “Property”). The proposed Special Service Area is the area generally bounded by both the east and west sides of the 1200 Block of North East Avenue, the east and west sides of the 1200 Block of Columbian Avenue, the east and west sides of the 1200 block of Linden Avenue, and the east and west sides of North Euclid Avenue from Lemoyne Parkway, north to the alley immediately south of North Avenue, with the residential addresses included in the range of 1200 through 1235 inclusive. The Property is legally described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14 IN BLOCK ONE OF MILLS AND SON’S NORTH OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 14 AND IT’S EXTENSION 442.2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 22 IN BLOCK ONE IN SAID MILLS AND SON’S NORTH OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 22 AND IT’S EXTENSION, 1335.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 IN THELIN AND THELIN’S OAK PARK SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 AND IT’S EXTENSION, 442.4 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK ONE IN ROSALIE HIGHLANDS; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11 IN BLOCK ONE AND IT’S EXTENSION, 1334.2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. An accurate map of the Property is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and available for public inspection and is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. The permanent tax index numbers of each parcel located within the proposed Special Service Area are as follows: 16-06-200-022-0000

16-06-200-023-0000 16-06-200-024-0000 16-06-200-025-0000 16-06-200-026-0000 16-06-200-027-0000 16-06-200-028-0000 16-06-200-029-0000 16-06-200-030-0000 16-06-200-031-0000 16-06-200-032-0000 16-06-201-011-0000 16-06-201-012-0000 16-06-201-013-0000 16-06-201-014-0000 16-06-201-015-0000 16-06-201-016-0000 16-06-201-017-0000 16-06-201-018-0000 16-06-201-019-0000 16-06-201-020-0000 16-06-201-021-0000 16-06-201-024-0000 16-06-201-025-0000 16-06-201-026-0000 16-06-201-027-0000 16-06-201-028-0000 16-06-201-029-0000 16-06-201-030-0000 16-06-201-031-0000 16-06-201-032-0000 16-06-201-033-0000 16-06-202-009-0000 16-06-202-010-0000 16-06-202-011-0000 16-06-202-012-0000 16-06-202-013-0000 16-06-202-014-0000 16-06-202-020-0000 16-06-202-021-0000 16-06-202-022-0000 16-06-202-023-0000 16-06-202-024-0000 16-06-202-025-0000 16-06-202-026-0000 16-06-202-027-0000 16-06-202-028-0000 16-06-202-030-0000 16-06-202-031-0000 16-06-202-032-0000 16-06-202-033-0000 16-06-202-035-0000 16-06-203-011-0000 16-06-203-012-0000 16-06-203-013-0000 16-06-203-014-0000 16-06-203-015-0000 16-06-203-016-0000 16-06-203-017-0000 16-06-203-018-0000 16-06-203-019-0000 16-06-203-020-0000 16-06-203-021-0000 16-06-203-022-0000 16-06-203-023-0000 16-06-203-024-0000 16-06-203-025-0000 16-06-203-026-0000 16-06-203-027-0000 16-06-203-028-0000 16-06-204-014-0000 16-06-204-015-0000 16-06-204-016-0000 16-06-204-017-0000 16-06-204-018-0000 16-06-204-019-0000 16-06-204-020-0000 16-06-204-021-0000 16-06-204-022-0000

All interested persons, including all persons owning taxable real property located within the proposed Special Service Area, will be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the formation and boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area and the levy of taxes for the proposed Special Service Area and all such persons may object to the formation of the proposed Special Service Area, and the levy of taxes affecting the proposed Special Service Area. The purpose of the establishment of the proposed Special Service Area is to provide special municipal services, namely, to design, construct, install and maintain speed tables mid-block on the 1200 blocks of North East Avenue, Columbian Avenue, Linden Avenue and North Euclid Avenue, including all associated costs of engineering, construction, inspection, and legal fees for the speed tables, and the Village’s costs for mailing, publication, recording, and other necessary and incidental expenses incurred in establishing the Special Service Area. At the public hearing, there will be considered whether proposed the Special Service Area shall be established; the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area; the special services to be provided and the estimated amount of funding required. If the Special Service Area is established, a special tax will be levied for a period not to exceed 5 years and not to exceed an amount of 0.041% per annum of assessed value, as equalized, against the Property included in the Special Service Area. The proposed amount of the tax levy for the special municipal services for the initial year for which taxes will be levied is $4,500.00. The public hearing may be adjourned by the President and Board of Trustees to another date without further notice other than by a motion fixing the time and place of the adjourned meeting, which shall be entered upon the minutes of the hearing. If a petition is signed by at least 51% of the electors residing within the Special Service Area and by at least 51% of the owners of record of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area and is filed with the Village Clerk within 60 days following the final adjournment of the public hearing objecting to the creation of the proposed Special Service Area, the imposition of a tax, or the issuance of the SSA Bonds for the provision of special services to the Special Service Area, no such special service area may be created and taxes levied or imposed.

Forest Park School District 91 will be accepting sealed bids for a 2018 Ford Transit Cargo Van. Lump sum bids will be publicly opened at the Forest Park School District 91 Business Office, 424 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, 60130, at 10am on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Bids received after the designated time and date of the bid opening shall not be considered. The Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Owner. Specifications are as follows: 2018 Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 9,000 Body Length - Regular Cab Height - Medium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine Wheelbase - 148” Oxford White (Vehicle Color) Running Boards - Extended Length (Driver 1st Row, Passenger 1st & 2nd Row) Mirrors - Short Arm - Power Folding, Heated with Turn Signals Windows - Fixed Rear-Door Glass with Fixed Passenger Side Door Glass Windows - Rear Window Defroster Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package Trailer Brake Controller Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions Seats - Front, Pewter (Grey) Cloth, 2-Way Manual (Fore/ Aft/Recline) Driver and Passenger; with Inboard Armrests; Driver-Side and Passenger-Side Airbags; Driver-Side Manual Lumbar; and Safety Canopy Side-Curtain Airbags Heavy-Duty Cargo Flooring All-Weather Floor Mats Back Up Alarm Keys - 2 Additional (4 total) with Fobs Warranty - Bumper to Bumper: 3 Years/36,000 Miles; Powertrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles Board of Education Forest Park Public Schools County of Cook Forest Park, Illinois, 60130 Please contact Mr. Robert Laudadio, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds at blaudadio@forestparkschools. org for any questions regarding the specifications. Published in Forest Park Review 1/17/18

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 03-18-Z: 508 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School Jennifer Costanzo with STR Partners, LLC, Applicant, on behalf of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, is seeking variations from the following sections of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which sections relate respectively to dimensional standards (setbacks) and off-street parking requirements, to permit construction of two additions to the school building on the premises commonly known as 508 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois: a. Section 6.2 (C) (Table 6-2: District Dimensional Standards) requires a minimal interior side setback of 10 feet; whereas the proposal features an addition that aligns with the existing school building that features a 7’-2” setback along the eastern lot line; and b. Section 10.4 (A) (Table 10.2: Off-Street Parking Requirements) requires that one parking space per classroom be added to accommodate the additional classrooms; whereas the proposal features an addition that will add a total of seven new classrooms while providing no additional on-site parking spaces. Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those interested parties wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 01-18-Z: 500 Linden Avenue, Rengaraju and Dhanalakshmi Ganesan

Rengaraju and Dhanalakshmi Ganesan, Applicants, are seeking variations from the following sections of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which sections detail the requirements for minimum lot size and minimum lot width for lots located in the R-1 SingleFamily District, to permit the subdivision of a large lot (18,377.625 square feet) into two smaller lots, where the improved lot containing the existing house would be approximately 10,150 square feet and the new lot would be approximately 8,051.15 square feet in size and approximately 46 feet wide at the premises commonly known as 500 Linden Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois; a. Section 4.4 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet; whereas the proposal features a new lot approximately 8,051.15 square feet.

b. Section 4.4 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet; whereas the proposal features a new lot with an approximate width of 46 feet.

Those property owners within 500 foot notice area and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties”) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

DOCKET NUMBER: PC 18-01 (Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment) HEARING DATE: February 1, 2018 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits. LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 REQUEST: The Applicant has requested an amendment to Article 9 (“Site Development Standards”), Section 9.3 (“Accessory Structures and Uses”), Subsection (A)(5)(a) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, by changing the existing requirement that detached accessory structures, including those listed in Section 9.3 and Section 9.4 of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, must be setback, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, “One foot from any interior side lot line,” to “One and one half feet from an interior side lot line and two and one half feet from the opposite interior side lot line.” Copies of the application and each of the applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 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. Persons with disabilities planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at (708) 358-5430 or e-mail building@oak-park.us at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 17th Day of January, 2018.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 17th Day of January, 2018

David Mann, Chairperson OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION, Sitting as a Zoning Commission Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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Notice to Prospective Village of Oak Park Federal Grants Applicants The Program Year (PY) 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) application process begins February 9, 2018. For PY 2018, which runs from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, there will be an estimated $215,000 available in Village Public Service CDBG funds, approximately $20,000 in Public Facilities Improvements CDBG funds (for one project only) and approximately $125,000 in ESG funds. Other PY 2018 grant funds will be set aside for Villagerun activities.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE On behalf of T-Mobile, this will advise interested members of the general public as follows. T-Mobile intends to install six telecommunications antennas at a centerline height of 107 feet on a 102-foot rooftop located at 7222 West Cermak Road, North Riverside, Cook County, IL 60546. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects of the proposed co-location on properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Karly Clippinger, k.clippinger@trileaf.com, Trileaf Corporation representative acting on behalf of T-Mobile, 1821 Walden Office Square Suite 510, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or call at 630-227-0202 Published in RB Landmark 1/17/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid

The federal CDBG program is a source of funding that addresses local housing & community development needs. These funds are available to non-profit organizations and other agencies that serve primarily low and moderate income persons residing in Oak Park. Each proposed activity must meet one of the CDBG Program’s National Objectives and be eligible. ESG funds are available to non-profit organizations that serve persons who are experiencing, or are at-risk of, homelessness. Individuals not affiliated with non-profit agencies cannot apply for either of these grants.

The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for the 2018 FIELD PARK EXISTING PLAYGROUND POURED-INPLACE RUBBER SURFACING REPLACEMENT at 935 Woodbine Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. The project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing poured-in-place rubber surfacing, compacting of existing gravel base and adding additional gravel base as needed, erosion control, existing tree protection and sod restoration as indicated on the drawings. The selected contractor is required to obtain all necessary permits prior to mobilization with the Village of Oak Park.

Applications for PY 2018 CDBG & ESG funds must be completed online and will be available February 9, 2018 on the Village’s website at www.oak-park.us/ PY2018Grants The Application process runs from February 9 to March 9, 2018 (with the option of an early, feedback-eligible “safer” due date of March 2, 2018).

Project Manuals and bid documents can be downloaded from the Park District of Oak Park web site (www.pdop.org), starting on or after 5:00PM CST Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. Bid bonds will be required by bidding contractors. Performance and Labor bonds will be required. Payment of prevailing wage rates will be required. Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “2018 FIELD PARK EXISTING PLAYGROUND POURED-IN-PLACE RUBBER SURFACING REPLACEMENT” and must be delivered on or before 10am CST on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 to Jan Arnold, Executive Director, John L. Hedges Administration Center, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302. Immediately thereafter, bids will be opened and read. The Park District of Oak Park encourages qualified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises to compete for and participate in the Park District’s supply requirements.

To instruct potential Applicants on the grants and on the online application process, the Village will hold a Mandatory CDBGESG Application Workshop from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 in Room 201 (Council Chambers) of Village Hall at 123 Madison Street in Oak Park. All potential applicants must attend and RSVP first. For more information (and to reserve for the Workshop) contact Elia Gallegos, Grants Coordinator, at 708.358.5419 or egallegos@oakpark.us Published in Wednesday Journal 1/17/2018

For further information, contact the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Chris Lindgren Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2050

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: ANDREW JAMES JOHNSTON 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; SAMANTHA CONCETTA BELLINDER 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Rosalino Enriquez, Petitioner and Maria Beltran Roman Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000061. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before February 13, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Brookfield Notice of Public Hearing Monday, February 26, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that pursuant to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Village of Brookfield, Illinois will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, in order to offer the residents of the Village of Brookfield an opportunity to comment on the contemplated renewal of the Comcast of Illinois/Indiana’s cable television franchise within the Village of Brookfield. The current cable television franchise agreement held by Comcast of Illinois/Indiana is available for inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, in the ield at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois during normal business hours. Any and all persons wishing to provide comments concerning the performance of Comcast of Illinois/ Indiana under its current franchise agreement, the future cable television related needs and interests of the residents of the Village of Brookfield, or the contemplated renewal of Comcast of Illinois/ Indiana’s cable television franchise may appear at the Public Hearing and may present testimony orally, in writing, or both. Written comments will also be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2018 by the Office of the Village Clerk. Signed: Keith R. Sbiral, Village Manager Published in RB Landmark 1/17/2018

Sealed proposals will be received by the Oak Park Housing Authority at 21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, 11, 60302 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at which time they will be opened and read. The sealed bids will be received for the following project: Remodeling of apartment Units 2G and 2J in Mills Park Tower 1025 Pleasant Place, Oak Park, Illinois, including selective demolition, gypsum board partitions, doors and frames, ceramic tile flooring, cabinets, counter tops, toilet fixtures, toilet accessories, light fixtures, painting and other work described in the Bid Documents. Prospective bidders must obtain Bid Documents, which will be available at Heitzman Architects, 111 North Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 telephone (708) 848-8844, or Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, telephone (708) 848-1030. Bidders are urged but not required to attend a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 1025 Pleasant Place to familiarize themselves with the project. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with job being bid. The Oak Park Housing Authority 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 date. This project is assisted with funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to Federal Regulations including Fair Labor, Prevailing Wage and Equal Opportunity requirements. Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid is required. A Performance Bond will be required for the general contractor to whom the project is awarded if the contract sum exceeds $100,000. James R. King Director of Elderly and Disabled Housing (708) 306-1792

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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE The Riverside Township Board will hold a special budget meeting at the Riverside Township Hall 27 Riverside Road Riverside, IL 60546 On Monday, January 29, 2018 At 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 Agenda 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge to the Flag 3.Roll Call of the Board 4.New Business A) Preliminary Discussion of 2018–2019 Township Budget 5. Adjournment Liane J. Blauw, Clerk January 10, 2018 Published in RB Landmark 01/17/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY PUGLIESE; ANTHONY EDWARDS, JR., AS TRUSTEE AND NOT PERSONALLY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2004, KNOWN AS TRUST 637 S. HUMPHREY, OAK PARK IL, 60304-1714; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 6141 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-17-114-027-0000. Commonly known as 637 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-037757 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072654

STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE WATSON, LAQUILLA HARDMAN, JOHNNIE NELSON WATSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS– DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 014770 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0300000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C.

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1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21664. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-21664 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 014770 TJSC#: 38-4 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3072801

of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-321-0341011. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09349. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-09349 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 09914 TJSC#: 37-9825 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3071746

2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2836 N. 75TH AVENUE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 Property Index No. 12-25-225-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05238. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05238 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007757 TJSC#: 37-10463 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3071636

765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079942. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-079942 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 8669 TJSC#: 37-10543 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3069740

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-04721. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-04721 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005323 TJSC#: 37-10486 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3071637

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.AUSTIN L. DEWALT, BOULEVARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2017 CH 09914 127 WASHINGTON BLVD #2 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants, 16 CH 15506 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-08-311-001-0000. Commonly known as 200 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-031157 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073073 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, SERIES 2006-AF2 Plaintiff, -v.ELODIA ESTRADA, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 16 CH 007757 2836 N. 75TH AVENUE ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006-FRE2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2 Plaintiff, -v.BRENDA JONES A/K/A BRENDA GIVENS A/K/A BRENDA L. JONES, LEE T. JONES A/K/A LEE TORICE JONES, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., THE LAW OFFICES OF BEVERLY A. PEKALA, P.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 16 CH 8669 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT Hillside, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4928 SAINT PAUL COURT, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-07-401-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $196,909.62. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LEE FLORA BECKOM, COUNTY OF COOK Defendants 17 CH 005323 1222 S. 17TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1222 S. 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-104-0410000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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LEGENDS

Lasting Impact from page 36 Lawless, who wore #34, was a 6-foot-3 forward for the Friars from 1999 until 2003. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Friars to the AA state title in 2001 - the school’s first state basketball championship - and to a runner-up finish in 2003 (Fenwick lost the AA title game in overtime to Candace Parker-led Naperville Central). The Berwyn native scored over 2,000 points in her high school career, and still holds the school record for most points in a single game - 51 against St. Ignatius. Lawless earned first-team All-State honors in both her junior and senior seasons, as well as being named a McDonald’s All-American player in 2003. After graduation, she played at Purdue University and then enjoyed a solid professional career, first in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever and then an eight-year career in Europe. Today, Lawless lives in La Plata, Maryland with her husband and two-year-old daughter. She is in her second season as a head coach for a girls high school basketball team. A River Forest native, Liston, wore #32 and was a 6-0 forward at Fenwick from 2006 until 2010. As a freshman, she was a contributor on the Friars’ second AA title team in 2007. Her senior season may be one of the most dominant in state basketball history - regardless of gender. Liston averaged 28.8 points per game in 2009-10. She scored 30 or more points in 12 games, including a careerhigh 43-point effort against St. Joseph (Missouri). She was voted Ms. Basketball by the Chicago Tribune, and received Player of the Year honors from the Chicago Sun-Times and the Champaign News-Gazette. In her final high school game, Liston scored 40 points as the Friars defeated Whitney Young to finish third in Class 4A with a 32-4 record. Fenwick went 128-16 during Liston’s career. Liston continued her success at Duke University, where she became a two-time captain and is eighth on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,664 points. Her 253 three-point shots made are a school record as she shot an impressive 45.9 percent from beyond the arc. Her teams went 120-20 and reached the NCAA Elite Eight three times. Liston, a twotime Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team member, also won a Gold Medal with the United States women’s basketball team in the 2013 World University Games.

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Former Friars (left to right) Tricia Liston, Devereaux Peters and Erin Lawless epitomized the glory years of Fenwick girls basketball. After graduation in 2014, she played with the Minnesota ceremony. Her father, Delacy, accepted the honor on her Lynx of the WNBA, and also with teams in Italy, South behalf and said she has warm memories of her Friar playKorea, and Spain. Unfortunately, a lingering back issue ing days. caused Liston to retire from basketball in 2016. However, “She’s excited and wishes she could be here,” he said. she is still heavily involved in sports, as she now works “She has nothing but love for Fenwick and the Fenwick for Drum Associates’ Chicago office. It is a firm that helps community. This is where it all started for her.” athletes find jobs once their playing careers are over. The ceremony, which included video clips from all three Peters, an Oak Parker who wore #14, was a 6-2 forward at players, was emotional for both Dave Power and his daughFenwick from 2003 until 2007. During her fourter Erin, a current assistant coach. year career as a Friar, her teams went 135-11, “Oh my gosh, so many great memories,” winning the AA title her senior year with a 36-2 said Dave Power of Lawless, Liston and record. She was a McDonald’s All-American Peters. “I can’t even begin...I got emotional and the 2007 Sun-Times Player of the Year. watching the video presentation. It was aweWith a 77-inch wingspan, Peters could domisome.” nate games from the post, both offensively and “I played with Devereaux and Tricia, and I defensively. was a gym rat when Erin played,” added Erin Peters went on to the University of Notre Power. “It was great to see them. As you get Dame, where she overcame two ACL injuries to older, you don’t see people as often as you did help lead the Fighting Irish to the NCAA title in high school. It’s fun to see them all grown game in 2012. That season she was named the up, and I was excited to be here today, not only DAVE POWER Big East Conference’s Defensive Player of the as an assistant coach, but as a former teamFenwick coach Year. mate.” In 2011, she was part of the United States Lawless, Liston and Peters also were thankwomen’s basketball team that went undefeated ful and appreciative of what Dave Power has in the World University Games en route to the meant for them in their lives. gold medal. Peters was the third overall pick “Oh God, there are so many things I learned in the 2012 WNBA draft by Minnesota, and she from coach Power,” Liston said. “He always helped lead the Lynx to WNBA championships taught me to be confident in myself. As a in 2013 and 2015. She played for the Indiana Fefreshman, I played with four seniors in the ver in 2016, and has played for numerous teams in Europe. starting lineup. He taught me so much both on and off the She recently has recovered from hip surgery and is hoping court, and he was always there supporting me during my to return to the WNBA this year. college and professional careers.” The honorees were thankful and appreciated returning “I owe everything in my life to coach Power,” Lawless to the school for their special moment. said. “He knew what I was capable of, and he pushed me to “I enjoyed my time at Fenwick so much,” said Liston, my limits. He’s the reason I became a professional baswho had a large family contingent attend. “It’s a huge acketball player, and he’s the reason I’m now a high school complishment. Just being back in this gym brings back so coach.” many great memories. It’s fun to be here today.” “Devereaux always talks about coach Power,” Delacy Lawless added, “It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s a Peters said. “Here, she started on the road to be the woman great thing for Fenwick and a great thing for the communishe has become. Last summer, she conducted her first camp ty to understand the legacy (Fenwick) coach (Dave) Power here. For me, being here brings back good memories as I has created.” would always sit behind the Fenwick bench, rooting on Dev Peters, currently playing in Europe, could not attend the and the Friars.”

“Oh my gosh, so many great memories.”

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Fenwick shuts down St. Joseph Friars’ 10-0 run midway through the fourth quarter puts away Chargers By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

The weather was frosty outside, but the action was hot inside as the Fenwick High School boys basketball team defeated St. Joseph 60-46 on Friday, Jan. 12. The win improved the Friars’ record to 13-4 (4-0 in the CCL Blue). Sophomore DJ Steward led Fenwick in scoring with 17 points. “It was a great win in the Catholic League Blue for us tonight,” Steward said. Under coach Rick Malnati, Fenwick has developed a reputation for playing fundamental defense, and it was on display Friday as the Friars held the Chargers without a basket for almost six minutes in the opening quarter, which ended with a 16-12 Fenwick lead. Steward had 10 points in the first quarter, but did not score in the second. However, seniors Billy Bruce, Sam Daniels and Michael O’Laughlin played well to increase the lead

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Fenwick players (left to right) Billy Bruce, Michael O’Laughlin, DJ Steward, Damari Nixon and AJ Nixon surround a St. Joseph player in pursuit of a loose ball. to 29-22 at the half. “It was a good team win,” said O’Laughlin, who had 12 points and seven rebounds. “I thought we stuck together, especially towards the end. In the third quarter, we started strong but then slumped. But in the fourth, we came together and closed it out.” The Friars scored four points in the third

quarter’s opening minute, but St. Joseph responded with a 12-1 scoring run to pull within 34-31 at around the three-minute mark. Steward quelled the Chargers by scoring seven points, and Fenwick took a 42-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Friars went on a 10-0 scoring run midway through the final quarter to take a 54-39

lead and put away St. Joseph. “I was glad to be able to finally make a three tonight,” said Bruce (9 points, 6 rebounds), who had been in an extended drought as the Friars’ best outside shooter. “The threes haven’t been falling for me and it was good to make one. Hopefully I can keep it going.”

OPRF hockey rankings on the rise Huskies have star power and state title aspirations under Dyson By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Since the OPRF Hockey Club hired Dave Dyson in 2013 to serve as the organization’s hockey director and varsity head coach, the Huskies have shown steady improvement on the ice. This year’s team is the best one he’s coached. OPRF is 258-1, ranked 10th in the state by myhockeyrankings.com and one of the top teams in the Illinois West High School Hockey League. “We’re pleased as punch with everything that’s gone on this season,” Dyson said. “The team is playing well across the board. The young guys have really stepped up and made contributions. Our leaders, particularly our seniors, have set the tone. There are a few things we’re working on as we head into the home stretch and state tournament, but we really like our team.” The Huskies have a wealth of talent throughout the lineup. Seniors Max Goldstein (29 goals, 29 assists) and Liam Burns (19 goals, 34 assists) along with sophomore Ricky Jones (38 goals) are elite scorers. “We have three of the top five goal scorers in our league,” Dyson said. “When we put them together, they are borderline unstoppable. If we split them apart, teams have to decide which guy they’ll try to slow down. “We have a heckuva lot more firepower than we have had in the past. This team is capable of scoring quickly in

bunches.” As a four-year varsity player, Burns leads the way. “In my opinion, Liam Burns is one of the best players in the state of Illinois,” Dyson said. “He’s exceptionally gifted.” Goldstein decided to join the team this season as a firstyear varsity player, while Jones has made a major impact the past two seasons. “Max is an absolute force on the ice,” Dyson said. “He’s a dominating player and awesome character guy. Ricky is a scoring machine. He’s just a natural goal scorer.” Led by Spencer Smith, Avery Andersen, PJ Gonzalez and Patrick Schmidt, OPRF has excelled defensively as well. Smith, Gonzalez and Owen Metric also have accounted for 17 points apiece this season. “Spencer and Avery are top players who anchor our defense,” Dyson said. “PJ is a hard-nosed hockey player. He’s made contributions offensively as well. PJ provides an emotional spark to the team.” Heading into the season, Dyson felt goaltending could be a concern. Fortunately, it’s been a non-issue. “We lost an All-State goaltender in Ben Ostler to graduation,” Dyson said. “The goaltending tandem of Will DeCaro (329 saves) and Abraham Berlin (173 saves) has been magnificent.” Burns credits much of the Huskies’ success to the coaching staff

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OPRF senior Liam Burns has 19 goals and 34 assists this season. “As a freshman coming into the program, our team went about .500. Last year we went 33-18, and we are continuing to build off of that this year,” Burns said. “This speaks a lot to our coaching staff. They have developed an incredible team with strong systems. Our coaches have pushed us to get better and better each year.” With the ultimate goal of winning a state championship, OPRF has already earned several notable wins this season, including a 3-2 victory over Fenwick in front of a capacity crowd at Ridgeland Common on Sept. 9. “Playing Fenwick was a blast and definitely the highlight of my high school experience so far,” Burns said. “It was a huge win for us early in the year and definitely gave us a lot of confidence.”

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Fenwick girls hoops retires three jerseys Lawless, Liston and Peters join Lattner and Maggette in gym rafters

By MELVIN TATE

Contributing Reporter

ver the years, Fenwick High School has had several student-athletes leave their mark in competition. In particular, there are two that quickly come to mind. The first is Johnny Lattner. He was an All-State running back for the Friars in the late 1940s. He continued his stellar play at Notre Dame, where in 1953 he won the Heisman Trophy, annually presented to the college player determined to be the best by national media. As a result of his accomplishments, Lattner’s #50 jersey hangs in the rafters at Fenwick’s Fieldhouse Gym. Next to Lattner’s number is the number of Fenwick’s other male honoree, basketball star Corey Maggette. Maggette led the Friars to their first appearance in the IHSA state basketball quarterfinals in 1998. He went on to have an outstanding college career at Duke, and enjoyed a long, productive stint in the NBA. Maggette’s #34 and Lattner’s #50 were the only numbers Fenwick had retired that is, until Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. Lattner and Maggette have three’s company. The numbers of Fenwick High School girls basketball players - Erin Lawless, Tricia Liston, and Devereaux Peters - were retired in a pregame ceremony before the Friars’ game versus Stevenson. Given that Fenwick did not have female students until 1992, this is truly an impressive accomplishment. See LEGENDS on page 33

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THREE’S COMPANY: Fenwick High School retired the basketball jerseys of former Friars Devereaux Peters, Tricia Liston and Erin Lawless before Saturday’s game against Stevenson. Delacy Peters, Devereaux’s father, appeared on her behalf.

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