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2 Fools Cider hopes to open second location in Oak Park By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

A long vacant, village government-owned parcel on North Avenue might become a second location for a Naperville-based hard cider manufacturer and retailer. Oak Park’s village board Monday unanimously OKd the proposed sale of the site at 6641-43 North Ave. to 2 Fools Cider for just $1,000. Monte Summer, a co-owner of 2 Fools, is an Oak Park resident. The village has been working for the last few years to find a buyer for the North Avenue site since it took possession of the property in 2014. That parcel was formerly occupied by a derelict building left vacant after it went into foreclosure. The village spent about $207,000 to demolish the building and clean up the site, and has since issued two requests for proposals (RFP) for developers to rebuild on the property. The first RFP was issued in May 2016 with a listing price of $145,000, but the village did not receive any responses, according to a village memo. Two proposals were received in the most recent RFP, one from 2 Fools Cider and the other from the nonprofit MAGIC Foundation for Children’s Growth, an advocate for children with rare endoSee CIDER BIZ on page 15

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LOCAL GUY: John Mahoney at one of his favorite Oak Park haunts, people-watching outside of Poor Phil’s on Marion Street.

John Mahoney, actor and Oak Park booster, 77 By KEN TRAINOR Staff Writer

John Mahoney was a fixture — on TV (as the father in “Frasier” for 11 years), in films (Moonstruck, Say Anything, Eight Men Out and Dan in Real Life, where he wore an “Oak Park High” sweatshirt), and at Steppenwolf, where he performed in The Rembrandt as recently as last fall.

But he was also a fixture in the Oak Park-Forest Park area, where he lived for at least three decades, most of that time in a condominium on Maple Avenue near Poor Phil’s, one of many local restaurants he frequented. As recently as last fall, we spotted him at George’s Pancake House with a group of friends. On Sunday, Feb. 4, Mahoney died in Chicago, reportedly of a “throat ail-

ment.” He was 77. Born in England in 1940, he had “lost” his accent by the time he started acting, somewhat late in life, joining the Steppenwolf troupe in 1979. He loved Oak Park, he said, because people didn’t make a fuss over him. A loyal customer at Val’s halla ReSee MAHONEY on page 16

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Electoral board drops Raila from assessor race And then there were two. bent Assessor Joe Berrios, the The Cook County Eleconly other candidate in the race. toral Board ruled that Cook “We look forward to continuCounty assessor candidate ing to focus squarely on defeatAndrea Raila did not collect ing Joe Berrios because the enough valid signatures for voters deserve an assessor who her nominating petition for operates fairly, transparently the March 20 primary. and professionally — and that’s Raila was challenged by Oak what’s at stake in this election,” Park resident and assessor Kaegi said. candidate Fritz Kaegi. Raila A three-person electoral ANDREA RAILA said in a press release that she board is scheduled to consider Tax attorney collected over 14,000 signathe hearing officer’s recomtures, but the electoral board mendation and make a final vote on the determined as many as 5,800 were invalid. matter on Friday. According to a Chicago The Raila campaign issued a statement Sun-Times report, Raila has said she will after the board hearing on Feb. 5, calling challenge the hearing officer’s ruling the process of defending the petition with the board and, if necessary, take her signatures “abusive and onerous.” case to the circuit court. Kaegi called the board “professional, Timothy Inklebarger thorough and fair.” He now faces incum-

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JAZZY: OPRF’s Don Vogel mingles with attendees. Left, OPRF students Leo Buczkowski, Aaron Kaufman-Levine and Benjamin Peppler provides music last Friday, during a scholarship ceremony and retirement party at Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park

Don Vogel feted at 19th Century Club

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Zoey White, 5, of Oak Park, eats cotton candy last Saturday, during the 69th annual carnival at Lincoln School in Oak Park. More photos on page 17.

Banners yay, consultants nay

The Oak Park Board of Trustees has approved spending $25,000 on decorative banners to be hanged from the 34 new light poles in the Oak Park Arts District along Harrison Street. Last year, business owners asked the village to put the brakes on a plan to spend $57,000 to hire a consultant to study Harrison Street, requesting instead that they be allowed to find a better use. Laura Maychruk, owner of Buzz Café,

905 S. Lombard Ave., said the district previously had banners designed and painted by local artists. They plan again to solicit the work of local artists for the new banners. She said they aim to have the banners up May

Local developer on real estate ‘rescue’ show

A real estate development company featured in Wednesday Journal’s Homes section last October is set to be featured

On Feb. 2, Oak Park community members gathered at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., to honor Don Vogel — a teacher, library director, and interim principal at Oak Park and River Forest High School for more than 40 years. Vogel has also been president of the OPRF Scholarship Foundation since 2014, having raised some of the foundation’s highest donations, including a $175,000 gift in 2015.

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on a TV reality show next fall. Safe and Sound Investments, which redeveloped a modest frame bungalow at 837 N. Taylor Ave. into a luxury farmhouse-style home last year was picked for the show The Deed: Chicago, which is currently in its second season on the news-centric cable channel CNBC. While the show is similar to other reality real estate-themed shows in that it chronicles the ups and downs of speculative ventures, what separates The Deed from some others is that it involves a real estate hotshot — in this case broker/investor Sean Conlon — swooping in to rescue a potential financial disaster. Safe and Sound Investments, which is

owned by Riverside couple Nicolas and Caren Isopo, in November broke ground on its most ambitious effort to date — a brand new, from-the-foundation-up, “bespoke” single-family home. Filming is expected to begin soon and run through May. The show is slated to air next fall, according to Sylvetta Christmas, unit production manager for The Deed. By the way, if you’re interested in checking out Safe and Sound Investment’s work, the home on Taylor Avenue remains on the market. You can take a peek at the home at www.ss-invest. com/837-taylor. The list price is $759,000. Bob Uphues.

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BIG WEEK Rock the House Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m., School of Rock Oak Park: Attend a benefit for the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, featuring local craft beer, chef-prepared bites and silent auction. New: a back-room speakeasy with an extra cocktail and food pairing. Music by bluesman Fernando Jones and the School of Rock Show Team. Also benefits the School of Rock Scholarship Fund. $60; $20, extra speakeasy admission. More/tickets: oprhc.org/rockthehouse2018. 219 Lake St., Oak Park.

Oak Park Art • Reception Friday, Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. The Oak Park Art League: Hidden Passages, an abstract exhibition, runs through Mar. 2. Info: oakparkartleague.org. 720 Chicago Ave. • Now through Feb. 27, During Library Hours, Art Gallery, Main Library: View Orchids by water colorist Roberta Raymond, featuring domesticated orchids and native species. More: oppl.org. 834 Lake St. •Now through Mid-March, During Gallery Hours, Dancing Krow Studio: See the colorful art of Amani Borah, who is from Mombasa, Kenya. Inquire: 708-383-2092, csborah@yahoo.com. 43 W. Harrison.

History Makers: Legends, Legacies and Lessons Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Martin Recital Hall, Dominican University: Producer and broadcast journalist Callie Crossley will focus on people at the forefront of social justice issues, civic engagement and activism. A regular commentator on PBS NewsHour and CNN, Crossley was a producer at 20/20, of the Emmy Award-winning Blackside, Inc. documentary series and of Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, which also earned a Peabody and an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary. Free. More: keberle@dom.edu, events.dom.edu/calliecrossley. 7900 Division St., River Forest.

The Kind Comes to Town Saturday, Feb. 10, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Val’s Halla Records: The Kind will talk about their new album Volume and play a few selections. Vinyl album, Tee shirts and more available. Inquire: 708-524-1004. 239 Harrison St, Oak Park

Solving Art Thefts and Forgeries Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Explore the world of FBI investigations with Special Agent Luigi Mondini, FBI Art Crime Team member. Hosted with the OP-RF Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago. More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Earnest & Troubled Concert

Folk Tales & Legends Sunday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m., Lund Auditorium, Dominican University: The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest presents a concert, including Ravel’s Mother Goose, Dvorak’s The Midday Witch and more conducted by Maurice Boyer. Pre-concert conversation at 3 p.m.; reception afterwards. In partnership with the Infant Welfare Society, bring a children’s book to donate. $28; free, students through college. Info: symphonyoprf.org. 7900 W. Division St., River Forest.

Special Collections Open House Friday, Feb. 9, 2 to 4 p.m., Special Collections, Main Library: Drop in to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wasmuth Portfolio, Ernest Hemingway’s high school papers, Grand Army of the Republic volumes and early photos of Oak Park taken by Philander Barclay. Also Feb. 16 and 23. More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Hear this folk and Americana duo, featuring harmony vocals, guitars, a banjo and a ukulele. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library. Free. More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

In the Name of Love Love Without Borders Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Buzz Café: While love alone brings good, attachment can bring problems, such as craving, jealousy, dependence and conflict. Explore practical Buddhist methods to avoid attachment and develop pure, lasting love. Includes guided meditation. Free. All welcome. Hosted by Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago. Inquire: meditateinchicago.org, info@ meditateinchicago.org. 905 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park.

Shakespeare Valentines Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., First United Church: The Chicago Gargoyle Brass & Organ Ensemble perform, with guest artists The Oriana Singers and City Voices, a holiday themed concert – a newly commissioned work inspired by Shakespeare’s love poems, music of Holst and Purcell and more. $20; $15, seniors; free, students under 18. Info: gargoylebrass.com. 848 Lake St., Oak Park.

Fifth Annual Valentine’s Show Saturday, February 10, 8 p.m., FitzGerald’s: Help raise money and awareness for the American Heart and American Stroke Association while rocking out with The Bono Bros. Band and guest Chris “Hambone” Cameron, at 8:45 p.m. Fran Banish opens at 8 p.m. $10; $14, at door. Tickets: fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn.

Soprano Christine Steyer Sings Songs of Love Monday, Feb. 12, 1:15 to 3 p.m., Nineteenth Century Charitable Association: Hear an Oak Park opera star, along with tenor, Emanuel Carama, sing their hearts out in this program of love songs. $10, suggested donation. Questions: 708-386-2729, nineteenthcentury.org. 178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park.

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


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ART BEAT

Amir ElSaffar plays for the hometown crowd By MICHELLE DYBAL

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usic can evoke a mood, bring up feelings, escort us on an emotional excursion. It can also transport us to a far-away realm of dreams or even tapping the memories of our ancestors. It takes a talented composer to do both, especially one who can combine two types of music that seem worlds apart. Amir ElSaffar does just that — with Jazz and Maqam, traditional music of the Middle East — with great success. ElSaffar, who grew up in Oak Park and River Forest and now lives in New York, was awarded the United States Artists Fellowship in January, one of 45 artists across nine disciplines to receive the $50,000 award. According to their website, “ElSaffar is an important voice in an age of cross-cultural music making.” He returns home Friday to perform with his 17-piece orchestra, Rivers of Sound, at Symphony Center in Chicago. Besides composing, ElSaffar is an accomplished classical and jazz trumpett player. He also sings and plays santur, a stringed instrument struck with light hammers. ers. He previously y performed peerformed at Symphony Center as a DePaul University D student in the late te 1990s. 19990s. Majoring in classical trumpet, et, he h played in DePaul ensembles and as a member of the Civic Orchestra tra of o Chicago, which operates in alliance nce with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. estra. At the time, ElSaffar ElSa affar began performing g regular reegular gigs for R&B, Big Band and Jazz. “I was playing g shows sho ows all over Chicago in colc lege,” he said. “The “Th he vibrant music scene scen ne gave me a solid base basse in different kinds ds of o music.” He discovered his affinity for Jazz as a freshman trumpet player att Oak Oa ak Park and River Forest High h School, Sch hool, where he was in band and orchestra. Previously, his musical musiical forays included guitar lessons esso ons at Guitar Fun, formerly y at Ridgeland R and Lake, which h felt feelt “like a family” to him, and the choir at Grace Lutheran, ran, where he attended school in n kindergarten kiindergarten and fifth through eigh eighth hth grades. “It was an important orta ant moment, playing jazz, freshman eshm man year in high school,” ElSaffar affarr recalled. “It

opened me up to different kinds of music and guided me in my early explorations of Jazz.” After graduating from DePaul, he moved to New York in 2000 to pursue a Jazz career in which he could “create his own language.” Having an American mother and an Iraqi father, he decided to seek the music of his ancestry. “I knew the American side; I wanted to understand the other music of my heritage.” ElSaffar said. “When I got to Iraq, not a lot of people were keeping [the traditional music] alive. With wars, it’s not conducive to keeping the arts thriving.” He dove in, studying Maqam, which has a seven-note scale and “microtonal pitches that lie between the notes of … the Western tonal system,” and learned Arabic. “I thought I’d study this for a short time, but I immersed myself completely and for a decade that was my focus,” he said. “It was not until I got a jazz commission in 2006 that I found the connections.” His study of Maqam led to the formation of the Two Rivers sextet to perform his Maqaminfused Jazz. Along with his sister, Dena, who plays violin and jowza, an Iraqi stringed instrument, they formed Safaafir, dedicate dedicated to orchestra, Iraqi Maqam. There’s the 17-piece orche Rivers of Sound, of which Dena is also part. wh p His performances, residencies and comc missions, including includin ng an upcoming Flamenco composition compositio on for the TransculTran tural Music Program Progrram in France, which w premiers in the Netherlands, take him N around the world.. But his Maqam studs ies also touched emotions em motions close to home. ho “When I was wa as singing Maqam, Maqam it was an unexpected gift to my u father,” fatherr,” ElSaffar said. “He left [Iraq] as a teenager, teena ran away, cut off from f the culture and adapted ada to the t U.S. It awakened awake something som mething in him.” Amir ElSaffar will A also allso revisit his past ass he takes the stage s att Symphony Center Ce where where he played severse al times tim mes each week in his youth. “I’m influenced influenced by my days d there,” he h said. “To be there, th with my m own orchestra orche no less, lesss, I’m very excited exc aboutt it.” See See Amir ElSaffar’s ElSaffar’ “River “Riv ver of Sound: Not No Two” Tw wo” at Symphony Center, Ceenter, Friday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $24 to $76. Tickets: cso.org. 220 T 22 S. S Michigan Ave., Chicago. C

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dds and ends, with some a bit odder than others but all about people who’ve just died: The remarkable Nancy Follett: I think of Nancy Follett as the quintessential Oak Park leader. Over decades here, starting in the mid1950s, Follett had her hand in everything that was good and sustaining about our village. After 40 years, she and her husband Bob retired to the Rocky Mountain community of Keystone, Colorado. And, damned, if she didn’t do it all over again. Read the clips from the Summit Daily News and you find a vital woman launching music and arts programs, serving as director and later president of the community foundation and being honored as “Citizen of the Year” and also “Philanthropist of the Year.” This was Nancy Follett, a community builder, a hands-on player in good government, and a generous benefactor using the resources of the very successful family business, the Follet Corporation — think textbooks — and its foundation. In Oak Park, Follett was among the founders of the Village Manager Association, the political group that moved the village from dubious days of partisan and bordering-on-corrupt local government to the long-respected ways of “good government.” She helped rouse the dormant Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation and set it up for its prominent role as the local philanthropic hub, focusing on critical issues. She spent two terms as the Oak Park Township supervisor and then played a statewide role in township services. We disagreed about the future of townships, but she ran a worthy effort in her time there. She also chaired Oak Park’s fire and police commission, back in the day it played a primary role in lurching the department into a modern force that included African American officers and the first female cops. Not to be overlooked, Follett was one of the 60-or-so

villagers who invested in the unlikely launch of Wednesday Journal back in 1980. And for that leadership I’m grateful. All obits: As I’m writing this column it’s looking like it might be all obits. Just heard the news that John Mahoney, the great film, TV and stage actor, and for many years a quietly contented Oak Parker, has died. I ran into him a couple of times, both of them I think at the old Philander’s restaurant, where he was a regular at the bar. But elsewhere in the paper Doug Deuchler offers his memories of Mahoney’s time in Oak Park. Two things you won’t read in the formal obits: Merrill Becker died last week. He lived in Riverside but ran a successful real estate firm from the corner of Oak Park and Madison. He was also a passionate supporter and elected board member at Triton College. He did not appreciate our irregular assessments of Triton as the family business of the Stephens clan of Rosemont. So we agreed to have breakfast at the old Jamie’s restaurant (now Citrine on Oak Park Avenue). And what I remember, besides surprising each other that we were basically decent guys, was that he ordered corn flakes and then poured orange juice over them. I inquired. He was an old and decorated military officer, and he explained that there were times when no fresh milk was available, so he started eating cereal with OJ. And now you know. Dick Stannard died in California last week at 82. Back on the obit page you’ll read of his devotion to Rotary, Boy Scouts, coaching youth sports and a successful career in business. For a long while he ran the family business, the J.A. Dedouch Co. Headquartered on Harrison Street, the company made “Dedouchs” the unofficial moniker for the memorial portraits you often see affixed to grave markers. Now that is a niche.

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D97, world mourn retired Julian teacher

Janet Barnstable was a ‘pioneer’ of online learning By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff

Community members in Oak Park, and educators all over the world, are mourning a former Julian Middle School teacher and Golden Apple award winner who died in a fire at her home in Addison on Jan. 23. Janet Barnstable, 76, was reportedly inside the house with Richard Sebring, 76, when it caught fire. As of Jan. 30, the local fire department was still investigating the cause. Neighbors identified Sebring, who also died in the fire, as Barnstable’s husband although a Daily Herald reporter said that he could find no legal documents confirming the marriage. Barnstable had taught at Julian Middle School for 16 years until her retirement 2010, according to her LinkedIn profile. For the last eight years, she had been program manager of the Global Virtual Classroom — a “free online educational program to promote communication, collaboration and understanding among students around the world,” according to its website.

Barnstable was such a presence in the global virtual classroom community that not long after news of her death surfaced, someone had created a Google document compiling reactions and tributes from “GVC teachers and friends” — from Australia to Greece to Oak Park. Ann Mirtschin, an online instructor from Victoria, Australia, described Barnstable as “the cornerstone” and the “glue that often kept the 150 or so global members together.” Mirtschin added that the late teacher was a “pioneer in the innovative use of technology for global collaboration.” Effie Kyrikakis, from Athens, Greece, said that Barnstable was a mentor to her and “a multitude of other educators worldwide.” And Matthew Kuntz, a gifted education specialist and teacher with Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97, described Barnstable as a friend of over 25 years. Kuntz described Barnstable and Sebring as “two amazing people, so loving and caring, always there to lend a helping hand or a word or two of encouragement.” Kuntz said that he had just visited their home a few weeks ago. “We had lunch and we all talked for hours — laughing and sharing stories,” he stated. “When my children were little I would bring them over to Richard’s and Janet’s home

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After 2 years, D90 finally gets results of state science exam

New football field turf among summer upgrades at OPRF By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

This summer, roughly $3.7 million worth of improvements will be under construction at Oak Park and River Forest High School. The work ranges from relatively mundane upgrades to the heating and air-conditioning systems to anticipated replacements of the artificial turf at the high school’s football stadium. The District 200 school board unanimously approved the work back in December. The district started the public bidding process in last October, but the design process for summer construction typically starts in March “of the prior construction year,” according to a memo by Jeff Bergman, the district’s construction supervisor, and Fred Preuss, the district’s director of buildings and grounds. The early start allows the district “to receive better pricing during the bidding process,” they said in the memo. “It also allows us to get the submittal process going ahead of all the other construction projects that are going on in the summer timeframe.” Tod Altenberg, the district’s chief school business official, said that the football field turf has been used for nearly a decade and the eight-year warranty is up. The district has budgeted nearly $300,000 to purchase and install the new turf. Other work includes the replacement of an air handler, the replacement of three steam heat exchangers with two gas-fired, high-efficiency water boilers, the replacement of analog security cameras with digital cameras and a series of upgrades to the electrical and fire sprinkler systems. The cost for the summer 2018 construction projects is higher than original budget estimates by around $170,000, or roughly 5 percent. Last year, the district budgeted $4.3 million for summer construction work while actually spending around $4 million. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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A NEW DOWNTOWN: Village officials hope planners can knock down the cost of streetscape improvements prior to construction in 2019.

Lake Street overhaul estimates run to $18.8M Streetscape project set for spring of 2019 groundbreaking By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Oak Park got an update at the Feb. 5 village board meeting on a multi-million project to overhaul streets and sidewalks along Lake Street and replace old sewer and water lines. The project, which would launch in spring of 2019 and be complete by fall of 2020, is projected to cost approximately $18.8 million, about $15.8 million of which would be paid for by the village and the remainder by a federal transportation grant. Planners gave an overview of the project, which is being headed by Thomas Engineering Group and The Lakota Group, showing that deteriorated sidewalks, brick pavers and roadway would be replaced, and sidewalk clutter like unnecessary signs and other obsolete sidewalk furniture will be removed. The road resurfacing project will run the full length of Lake Street, from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard; the streetscape improvements will run from Harlem Avenue to Euclid Avenue. Planners told trustees on Feb. 5 that the replacement of water and sewer utilities will cost roughly $1.3 million, and the pavement resurfacing will run approximately $1.4 million. Steve Pasinski, planning and design de-

partment head for Thomas Engineering Group, said the village also has applied for a $2 million transportation enhancement grant with the Illinois Department of Transportation, but Oak Park won’t know if it will receive that grant until spring 2018. Kevin Clark, director of design for Lakota Group, told trustees that his firm has worked over the last three years with the village’s steering committee to craft a plan for the streetscape overhaul. He said the proposal includes red-brick intersections in the downtown area and some use of bluestone to match the material used on and around Marion Street. The proposal also includes a water feature near the intersection of Lake and Forest that also would serve as a seating area during the winter. Trustees will take up the issue again at its board meeting set for Feb. 26, but they already are asking for options to reduce the project’s price tag. Trustee Deno Andrews said the bluestone used on Marion Street was expensive and already is starting to crack. “They’re already moving and uneven,” he said. Trustee Bob Tucker said the board should consider the future of brick-andmortar stores, emphasizing the importance of creating a sense of place to attract visitors. “I think that’s crucial,” he said. Trustees directed village staff and planners to return later this month with some alternatives to materials to give them an opportunity to potentially reduce the cost. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

River Forest School District 90 outperformed the state in its annual test of students’ science abilities, whereas special education and students of color performed behind their white counterparts. The statemandated Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is administered in the spring to all fifthgrade, eighth-grade and high-school students taking their first biology course. Almost 84 percent of D90 fifth-graders either met or exceeded the Illinois State Board of Education’s standards in science in 2016, compared to a state average of 57.5 percent. Nearly 87 percent of white fifth-graders met or exceeded standards, while just 64 percent of Hispanic fifth-graders did so. In eighth grade, 86.4 percent of students met or exceeded standards, compared to a state average of 61.1 percent. Eighty-eight percent of white River Forest students tested as proficient, while 68.8 percent of black students and 74 percent of Hispanic students met or exceeded standards. Seventythree percent of special education students tested as proficient, while 90.4 percent of non-individualized education program students met or exceeded state standards. After nearly two years, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) unveiled the 2016 results in January. Officials hastily threw together the science exam over a six-month period, after legislators realized they would lose federal funding if the state didn’t test students in science. After an initial test in 2016, the state’s nearly three-year-long budget impasse delayed officials’ ability to grade and release science scores. “The task of creating and implementing a brand new test in six months, in combination with the lack of state budget for more than two years, greatly impacted the timeline for administering, scoring and reporting the 2016 ISA,” ISBE said in a statement. “The lack of a state budget significantly delayed ISBE’s ability to enter into contracts with vendors both to create the test and to score the test. The performance level setting required in the first year of any new assessment also extended the normal timeline for releasing the 2016 ISA scores.” Because state standards hadn’t been clearly articulated to districts, schools’ 2016 science scores will not be posted on the Illinois Report Card site. Scores can be viewed online at www.isbe.net/ISA. The Illinois State Board of Education has also finished grading the 2017 scores and plans to release the results Feb. 14. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com


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Seeing each other for the first time in twenty years at their high school reunion, former sweethearts face each other, the incident that drove them apart, and their own lives as they navigate interactions with other characters. Promo price: $15, limited availability Open Door Theater, 902 Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park. opendoortheater. net

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t may be chilly outside, but it’s cozy and inviting inside the local venues taking part with seven different shows in the first ever Oak Park Theater Month this February. Organized by Visit Oak Park, the tourism bureau for Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Berwyn and 15 other neighboring communities, Oak Park Theatre Month highlights diverse programming and offers discounts to theater-goers. Since the Oak Park area is primarily known for its architecture, Visit Oak Park wants to “highlight an underappreciated area,” according to Kevin Kilbride, marketing and social media manager for Visit Oak Park. “There’s things to do even if it’s cold outside,” Kilbride said. “We want to make arts and entertainment accessible and affordable and show that we have an impressive amount of talent right here.” That talent includes people like Oak Park resident and Jeff Award-winning director Jason Gerace. His upcoming play, “The Pavilion,” premiers at Open Door Theater on Feb. 10. “My vision for this production has always been that we would make it as a gift to the community, and that we could best do that by engaging with as many theater artists with connections here as we could,” Gerace said. While actors in “The Pavilion” are from Oak Park and Riverside, and boast impressive resumes, the crew also consists of Artistic Associates from 16th Street Theater in Berwyn as well as Oak Park. “There are so many talented people in this area and I want to know them and create with them,” Gerace said. “We are all a part of the larger Chicago theater community and artist community, but… we can make art right here where we live, reflect the character and ideals of this place, and ask questions essential to the community of people who live here.” With a range of choices from professional to college productions, musical entertainment to real world issues and historic to Shakespearian, theater patrons can try something new, challenge their sensibilities or simply be entertained. “There’s a show to cater to everyone,” Kilbride added. “We hope people get out and see the impressive amount of talent right here and then they may patronize these theaters or theatre companies again.”

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“Songbook: Stephen Page and the Art of Time Ensemble” and “Love Spats.” Composers’ Wives: Lily Texier and Claude Debussy Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Storyteller Megan Wells entertains with her portrayal of the first wife of French composer Claude Debussy. Live piano accompaniment enhances the performance as a tumultuous love affair is revealed. One night only. Promo price: $25 Pleasant Home, 217 Home Ave., Oak Park pleasanthome.org Songbook: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble Friday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Steven Page, founder and former lead of Barenaked Ladies, joins the Art of Time Ensemble in reimagining and performing songs by Randy Newman, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Barenaked Ladies and others. Promo price: tickets ($24 and up) are 20% off. Lund Auditorium at Dominican University, 7900 Division St., River Forest events.dom.edu/steven-page-art-time-ensemble The Pavilion Thursday and Friday, Feb. 16 and 17, 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.

Life in a Sandcastle Fridays, Feb. 16 and 23, and Saturdays, Feb. 17 and 24, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, Feb. 18 and 25, 3 p.m. This Collective of Concordia student production is about childhood friends from two separate worlds doing battle against one another for the same fire pit at a beach during two get away weekends. Political persuasions, economic privilege, educational barriers and cheap sirloins and pickled quinoa quiche become both shields and weapons as the women face off. Promo price: $10 Madison Street Theater, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park mstoakpark.com Love Spats Sunday, Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. See Oak Park Festival Theatre’s talent act out a collection of scenes inspired by notable feuds and lover’s quarrels between some of Shakespeare’s most famous couples. Reception at 2:30. One show only. Promo price: $15 Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park oakparkfestival.com Erasing the Distance: Dominican, Chapter 2 Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. In 2008, Dominican’s Theatre Arts produced “Erasing the Distance, the Dominican Chapter” with Erasing the Distance (ETD), a professional theater company that uses the power of performance to disarm stigma, spark dialogue, educate and promote healing around issues of mental health. Now hear true stories from members of the Dominican community. More: events.dom. edu/performing-arts/calendar-events. Promo price: $10 Martin Recital Hall at Dominican University, 7900 Division St., River Forest events.dom.edu/performing-arts/calendar-events

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7th District candidates face off for first time Rep. Davis and Clark offer contrasting pitches – experience vs. change By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Congressman Danny K. Davis and Anthony Clark, his challenger in the 7th District Democratic Primary, faced each other during a formal campaign event for the first time on Feb. 3. The short exchange was a study in contrasts, as Davis presented himself as the experienced statesman while Clark presented himself as the face of change. During the opening salvos of the roughly 15-minute exchange, which was sponsored by the Proviso Township Democratic Organization and hosted in Melrose Park, Clark echoed a critique of Davis that he first lodged earlier that week after Davis announced he was boycotting President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Jan. 30. “The issues we face are systemic,” said Clark, 35, who explained last week that he would have attended the address as a show of strength. “So many people are anti-Trump, but if you’re not antisystem that has led to Trump, you’re not doing anything. We have to change things

systemically.” Davis, who has served in Congress since 1997, touted his experience in office while pointing out the Republican Party’s stronghold at the federal level. “Our country is facing one of the most difficult and challenging periods that any of us have ever known,” Davis said. “We’ve never experienced a time where one political party had control of the entire apparatus of federal government,” he added. “In order to challenge and block some of the draconian notions and ideas they have, you really need people who are serious and who understand the process.” Clark, a first-time candidate who teaches at Oak Park and River Forest High School and is founder of the nonprofit Suburban Unity Alliance, said that, if elected, he would extend the grassroots nature of his campaign to his governing style. “It’s extremely important to send the message to constituents about the importance of empowering ourselves,” Clark said. “It’s going to take 100 percent grassroots effort and boots on the ground to build bridges that haven’t existed throughout the 7th District between communities,” he added. “We need to do for ourselves. Nothing changes systemically on a national level until it changes on a local level.” Davis, after pointing out the pieces of

legislation that he introduced, said he is more equipped to work with a GOPdominated Congress to pass policies that might benefit his constituents. “If you read [the Almanac of American Politics], it says I’m able to convince colleagues across the aisle because of my consistent efforts to deal with the needs of the poor,” Davis said. Clark, after thanking Davis for his service, said, “What we’ve learned today is that [Davis] would do the same thing. Isn’t the same thing what got us to this point?” School closures and gun violence in the district, he added, have “continued to increase and current political leaders [are still trying] to address symptoms instead of treating root causes. I’m not the same thing.” Davis, who spoke last, shot back, “Marcus Garvey says that any group that does not know anything about its history is like a tree with no roots. “I ain’t had nothing to do with people being impoverished except try to change it,” Davis said. “I ain’t had nothing to do with what 300 years of slavery and disadvantages have done, so to talk about Danny Davis as part of these problems is kind of ludicrous. It’s also an indication that one obviously does not know much about their history.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Trib article looms over assessor forum

Berrios on defensive as challengers pounced during Feb. 3 forum By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

One day before a hearing officer’s recommendation shook up the Democratic Primary race for Cook County Assessor, three candidates for the office met face-to-face in Melrose Park on Feb. 3 for a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Proviso Township Democratic Organization. The brief forum, which lasted only about 15 minutes, featured incumbent assessor Joseph Berrios warding off, on multiple fronts, arguments that only raised the profile of a Chicago Tribune investigation that has been dogging him ever since its publication last June. Fritz Kaegi, an Oak Park financial analyst, and tax analyst Andrea A. Raila — the incumbent’s two challengers — both praised the Tribune report, which showed that Berrios’ office has refused

to fix a property tax valuation system that “created an unequal burden on residents, handing huge financial breaks to homeowners who are well-off while punishing those who have the least, particularly people living in minority communities.” “When we give multimillion-dollar tax breaks to Trump Tower, guess who makes up the difference? We do,” said Kaegi, whose campaign criticisms of Berrios’ office took on a lot more weight the following day, when a hearing officer recommended that Raila’s name be taken off the ballot due to problems with her nominating petitions. The race now seems to be a pitched battle between Kaegi and Berrios, who on Sunday defended his record as assessor, characterizing the problems found in the Chicago Tribune report as predating his time in office. “When I got down to the Assessor’s Office, I found a bunch of stuff going on that was totally wrong because they weren’t doing what they should have been doing,” Berrios said. “We made sure we take care of people who come into the office,” he added. “In

the old days, you’d have to wait an hour or two hours. We’ll get you out of there in 10 minutes. Another thing I’ve done is I’ve gone to Springfield to make sure homeowners and seniors get reductions. We increased the homeowner’s exemption this year and also increased the senior exemption and freeze from $55,000 to $65,000, so that more people can qualify for exemptions.” Kaegi, said he is the only candidate in the race who is a certified Illinois assessment officer (“which is required for every township assessor and county assessor in the state except Cook County”) and that he would commit to three immediate priorities once he gets in office. If elected, Oak Park resident said, his first-year priorities in office would be to implement a valuation model “that is more accurate and less regressive,” reveal how taxpayers’ assessments are calculated, and refuse to tax donations from property tax appeals lawyers. “I can do all of this in the first year without any new laws,” Kaegi said. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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River Forest woman knocked off Clerk ballot

Electoral board deems JacksonRowe’s signatures invalid By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

River Forest’s own Stephanie Joy JacksonRowe has been knocked off the ballot for Cook County Clerk, after a Maywood man successfully challenged the validity of her nomination signatures. Jackson-Rowe did not respond to an interview request. She filed her petition to run as Cook County clerk in late 2017, after longtime incumbent David Orr announced he was retiring after 27 years. The Cook County clerk presides over suburban Cook County elections, maintains vital records and property tax information, and records the activities of the Cook STEPHANIE JOY County Board. JACKSON-ROWE Maywood resident Reginald Lamont Featherston Sr. pressed the successful petition against Jackson-Rowe, making run-of-the-mill complaints about invalid petition signatures and concerns about place of residence, which proved fatal to JacksonRowe’s chances of getting on the March ballot. Featherston Sr. is represented by election attorney James Nally. “Signatures are not genuine and are forgeries,” reads the complaint. Featherston Sr. is a Proviso Township employee, according to a recent article in the Village Free Press. He has filed several objections to candidates recently, most of whom represent a challenge to the powerful Maywood United Party. The Maywood United Party’s ticket includes Henderson Yarbrough, a Maywood village trustee, who is married to Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds. Jackson-Rowe would have faced Karen Yarbrough in the crowded Democratic Party nominee for Cook County clerk. Attorney Jan Kowalski and Nick Shields, Orr’s director of communications, also threw their names in the ring for clerk. Shields has since been knocked off the ballot as well. In a January Facebook post, Jackson-Rowe called the records exam “long,” “drawn out” and wrote, “I’m being challenged by the Democratic machine.” Her signatures sustained two objections, according to James Scalzitti, a spokesman for the Cook County Clerk. He did not respond to an interview request about who filed the other objection. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com


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After student struck by car, parents want extra crossing guard Village, school officials call for further study of walking routes, intersections

SAFE PASSAGE: Children cross the street as volunteer crossing guard Steve Lefko holds up a stop sign at the corner of Franklin and Oak avenues in River Forest.

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

On Dec. 12, a car struck George Summy as he crossed the street to Lincoln Elementary School. Summy, a third-grader, was hit by the vehicle at the intersection of Oak and Park avenues, even though there is a four-way stop at that intersection on school days. Summy had surgery and classmates sent get-well iMovies. His accident caused two other organizations to take notice, too: River Forest trustees and Steve Lefko, neighbor, father of two and longtime crossing-guard champion. “I think crossing guards are the gold standard,” Lefko said at a village Traffic and Safety Commission meeting in November. Lefko has long been campaigning for more crossing guards around Lincoln Elementary School. In September 2016, he emailed River Forest District 90 Supt. Ed Condon about the possibility of getting guards at the Oak and Park and Franklin and Oak intersections, the perimeter corners surrounding Lincoln Elementary School. Then, Lefko said Condon told him that crossing guards were a village responsibility. “It was completely misleading,” Lefko told trustees at a Jan. 22 village board meeting. But at the time, Lefko said he believed Condon. He hounded Village Administrator Eric Palm about what could be done about the intersections, and learned how to become a crossing guard at Citizen Corps, River Forest’s volunteer response team. Lefko also met with River Forest police about the intersections and persuaded them to do a study at Franklin and Oak. The study found that car volume and traffic patterns did not warrant additional control measures. But police noted that confusion between polite motorists and overzealous children was an accident waiting to happen. After Summy’s accident, Lefko knew what to do. He put on his visibility vest, picked up his stop sign and stepped into the in-

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tersection although he lacks credentials from Andy Frain Services, the company the school and village use to certify patrols. Lefko also organized a volunteer signup for wannabe crossing guards at the Oak and Park and Franklin and Oak intersections, and corralled other uncertified neighbors to stand at those intersections between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and 3 to 3:40 p.m. most school days. “Steve and many other parents have volunteered to work as crossing guards and it’s made a difference in my kids’ life. They feel more comfortable going to school,” Joel Summy, father of George, said at a Jan. 22 village meeting. After Summy’s accident, River Forest officials responded in the best way they knew how: By commissioning another study. “We’re obviously concerned about the safety of all of our students and pedestrians and, in order to do that, we thought it would be best to bring in a professional traffic consultant engineer who has studied safe routes previously for [Oak Park] School Dis-

trict 97,” Palm said. Village officials talked with D90 and agreed to split the cost for KOLA Engineering researchers to study the village, recommend traffic control measures and identify the safest routes for getting to local schools. Titled “Safe Routes,” the proposed study will ring in about $17,000 and recommendations should be complete by the summer, so the village and schools have time to implement them before the next school year, although implementation is not mandatory. Trustees are expected to approve the study at the next village board meeting. “Do we need a formal study to tell us that we need a crossing guard there?” Trustee Susan Conti asked at a Jan. 22 village meeting, later adding: “I think we need to go ahead and respond to the natural routes the children take, rather than try and direct them.” Palm admitted there’s no protocol for adding crossing guards. The village said it was the school’s responsibility. D90 pointed to an August 2012 agreement between the village

and schools that says crossing guards are a joint charge. The district said it splits the cost of its 10 crossing guards — about $6,100 per guard — with the village. “The process to determine the location of crossing guards results from many factors, including established precedent, the evolution of traffic patterns and student walking routes, and changes to traffic laws that affect adult pedestrians and students,” Dawne Simmons, D90 communications and community outreach coordinator, said in a statement. But Carrie Summy, mother of George, said she just wants a crossing guard at the intersection where her son was hit. “Safety is not just how many cars are travelling and what the data says because the data can say what we want it to say,” she said at a Jan. 22 village meeting. “It’s my son there, feeling safe to walk across the street because there’s an adult there with a sign. He is scared now, and so am I, and it is difficult to have your child afraid all the time.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

Oak Park man’s death ruled a homicide Medical Examiner says 77-year-old was stabbed to death

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

The Cook County Medical Examiner has ruled that the death of 77-year-old Oak Parker Sergio Quiano was a homicide as a result of “multiple sharp force injuries.”

Quiano’s body was discovered in his apartment in the 1000 block of North Boulevard on Friday, Feb. 2. His body was discovered by a janitor performing a welfare check at the request of a friend. Police said in a press release that there

were no signs of forced entry, but there were “obvious signs of foul play.” No other details were provided. According to police, the incident appears to have been isolated and there is no risk to the public at large. The West Suburban Major Crimes Task

Force is assisting Oak Park police in the investigation. Anyone with information can contact police at 708-386-3800 or anonymously at 708-434-1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/ crimetip. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com


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2017 robbery spike driven by carjacking increase By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Oak Park police are reporting that crime increased another 2 percent in 2017, the same as the year before, while robberies nearly doubled from the year prior. According to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, robberies reported in the village jumped to 134 in 2017, up from the 68 reported in 2016. A village press release notes that the increase in robberies is due in part to a spike in carjackings over the last year. Police investigated 15 carjackings last year and four attempted carjackings. That’s compared to four carjackings and one attempted carjacking in 2016. Police noted that 10 people were arrested in connection with the 2017 carjackings. Burglaries dropped to 311 cases in 2017, compared to 360 the year prior, and thefts also dropped slightly yearover-year to 1,035 from 1,057 in 2016. Police noted the press release that burglaries and thefts historically represent 80 percent of the crime in Oak Park. They attributed the drop to “residents who are locking doors and windows and prop-

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erly securing their belongings.” Oak Park Police Chief Anthony Ambrose noted in the press release that the 2 percent uptick in crime overall shows that Oak Park “is a very safe place to live, work and raise a family.” “I hope these numbers will provide some reassurance to

residents in the community whose perception of crime in Oak Park may have been affected by the news reports and social media posts of events here and across the area,” Ambrose said. He said that while the crime rate remains historically low, Ambrose acknowledged that the jump in robberies is troubling. “I know that statistics mean little to a victim who has come face-to-face with a criminal, which is why fighting these types of crimes is the number one priority of the Oak Park Police Department,” Ambrose said. A combined 1,635 crimes were reported in 2017, up from 1,605 one year earlier and 1,568 in 2015. Crimes reported in 2017 were down from the 1,665 reported in 2014, police noted. Police arrested 188 people suspected of committing serious crimes in 2017, 43 for driving under the influence and 10 for drug violations. Two homicides were committed in 2017, the first since 2012. Two arsons were reported last year, compared to three in the previous year. The police were called out on 67,580 incidents in 2017, up from 65,830 the previous year.

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13-year-old abducted, attacked in Oak Park

The Oak Park Police Department is searching for a man they say attacked and abducted a 13-year-old girl in the 600 block of Washington Boulevard at 4 p.m. on Feb. 5. The girl told police that a man she did not know grabbed her from behind and carried her to a red Toyota parked nearby. Police say she was able to flee from the vehicle and run to a friend’s house where she called police. She was then taken to Rush Oak Park Hospital and treated. The girl was later released to her mother. The girl described the abductor as a male of mixed race who stood about 6-foot tall. She could not give any additional description, police report. Anyone with information can contact police at 708-386-3800 or anonymously at 708-434-1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/ crimetip. Oak Park police arrested a 15-year-old Oak Park resident for striking another teen with a tree branch in Austin Gardens and stealing his cellphone on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Both the victim and offender were identified by police as students at Oak Park and River Forest High School. The 17-year-old victim was sitting on a bench at the park, 167 Forest Ave., about 3:30 p.m., when he saw the 15-year-old approaching carrying a tree branch. The victim started to walk away and then began running, according to police. That’s when the offender gave chase and began striking him on the back with the tree branch. The victim was wearing a backpack and was not hurt, but eventually dropped his phone.

The offender picked up the phone and fled the scene. A witness to the attack called 911, and police located him near the scene of the crime, where the victim identified him as the attacker. Police also found the victim’s cellphone in the area.

Couple robbed at gunpoint

A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint while walking near the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Carpenter Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, Oak Park police report. The couple, a 47-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were walking east on Jackson, when two men approached them from behind. One of the men displayed a handgun and demanded money. The couple handed over a wallet with $80 and the robbers fled west on Jackson. Police said no one was injured in the incident. The suspects were described as thin, black and wearing dark clothing. One was between 5-8 and 5-10 in height, the other between 5-6 and 5-8. Anyone with information about the robbery can contact police at 708-386-3800 or anonymously at 708-434-1636 and online at www.oak-park.us/crimetip.

Theft A silver 2008 Mercury Mariner, left running with the keys in the ignition, was stolen from the 900 block of South Lyman Av-

enue about 10:23 a.m. on Feb. 2. A cellphone also was in the vehicle. The estimated loss is $5,000.

Burglary

■ A building was burglarized in the 200 block of Harrison sometime between 5 p.m. on Jan. 31 and 8 a.m. on Feb. 1. The burglar gained entry to the residence by forcing open a rear door to the building and then stole miscellaneous construction tools. The estimated loss is $3,015. ■ Damion Jones, 25, of the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue in Chicago, was arrested in the 400 block of North Austin Boulevard at 6:54 a.m. on Jan. 30 and charged with residential burglary, criminal trespass, unlawful restraint and criminal damage to property. No additional detail was given. ■ A vehicle was burglarized in the 300 block of North Oak Park Avenue sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Feb. 3. The thief stole the victim’s car keys from his unattended jacket and used them to enter the vehicle, which was then ransacked. Missing is $7.

Criminal damage ■ Someone shattered the driver’s side window of a vehicle in the 600 block of South Lombard Avenue sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 30. The estimated loss due to damage is $200. ■ A 28-year-old Chicago resident, of the 4900 block of West Byron, was arrested in the 700 block of South Austin Boulevard for criminal damage to property that occurred

at 12:40 a.m. on Jan. 30. No details were given. ■ An unknown projectile was used to damage the glass window at Fifth Third Bank, 840 S. Oak Park Ave., sometime between 5 p.m. on Jan. 29 and 8:55 a.m. on Jan. 31. The estimated loss is $1,000. ■ Someone shattered the rear driver’s side window of a vehicle in the 1100 block of Le Moyne Parkway sometime between 7:45 and 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 30.

Armed habitual criminal arrest Vernon S. Glover, 46, of the 1700 block of Melvina in Chicago, was arrested in the 1000 block of North Austin Boulevard at 11:05 p.m. on Feb. 2 and charged as an armed habitual criminal after being found in possession of a firearm and having prior convictions. These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Jan. 29-Feb. 3, 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.

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from page 1 crine disorders. MAGIC Foundation offered $7,500 for the property, while 2 Fools offered $1,000. The village board unanimously chose 2 Fools Cider as the preferred developer, with Trustee Deno Andrews recusing himself from the vote because his parents, Mary and James Andrews, were co-founders of the nonprofit. The Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (OPEDC), a consultant with the village tasked with attracting and retaining business development in Oak Park, recommended 2 Fools as the preferred developer. OPEDC noted in its letter that 2 Fools has been operating in Naperville since 2016 and is projected to outgrow that location. “The potential to secure a site at a significant discount to land prices in much of Oak Park is a critical factor in the feasibility of the opportunity,” OPEDC noted. “If and when fully operational, the project would be expected to generate approximately $80,000 annually in property and sales tax for Oak Park taxing bodies.” The proposal from 2 Fools includes a tasting room as well as a cider canning operation. They still must go through the village’s planned development process, which will give residents an opportunity to discuss

parking, traffic and other issues connected to the business. Some residents voiced their concerns at the meeting held Monday, Feb. 5. Jennifer Cunningham, who lives near the proposed development, told trustees that she is concerned about noise from the production of the cider and traffic in the alley from delivery trucks. “I don’t want cars parked on our block at all hours of the evening for events,” she said. Judith Alexander, chair of The North Avenue District (T-NAD), endorsed the project, telling the board that either MAGIC or 2 Fools would be an improvement over “the large inventory of office space” along the commercial corridor, but the tap room would bring foot traffic and new life to North Avenue, likening it to the boost Kinslagher Brewing Company gave the area after opening shop at its location at 6806 N. Roosevelt Rd. Summers, a 2 Fools co-owner, also com-

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Loved living in Oak Park from page 1 cords, he supported local causes, including appearing at a fundraiser for the Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest, where he was interviewed at the Lake Theatre by Wednesday Journal theater critic Doug Deuchler, who recalled: “John Mahoney was a wonderful, kind, and extremely generous man. In 2015, he and I did a benefit at the Lake Theatre for the Oak Park River Forest Museum. He was so much fun to work with. He really enjoyed himself and kept commenting on how happy and lucky he was to live in Oak Park. He loved all that the community had to offer.” When Deuchler’s wife, Nancy, worked as manager of Barbara’s Bookstore on Lake Street, Mahoney came in for new mysteries. Nancy would save them for him, said Deuchler, and Mahoney would bring her a cup of coffee when she was stuck in the store all Sunday afternoon. Born during the Blitz in England in 1940, Mahoney’s father was a baker who also was a classically trained pianist. An older sister, Vera, became an American war bride who settled with her G.I. husband in central Illinois. Vera would eventually sponsor her brother, and he immigrated to the U.S. He earned his

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM citizenship in 1959 after serving in the U.S. Army, went to college in Quincy and taught English literature classes at Western Illinois U n ive r s i t y in the 1970s for a few years before moving to Chicago. Mahoney told Deuchler that after a series of unsatisfying jobs, including as associate editor of a medical journal in Chicago, he decided to change his career path in his late 30s. “I was going through a dark night of the soul,” Mahoney told Deuchler in 2015. “Is this going to be it for me? Am I just going to be spending the rest of my life writing about cataracts and hemorrhoids?” The rest is history. Mahoney met a young John Malkovich, one of Steppenwolf Theater’s charter members, in an acting class. Malkovich encouraged him to join the fledgling company, initiating a relationship with the Steppenwolf that would span more than three decades. According to Deuchler, while most people knew Mahoney from playing Frasier’s dad, Marty Crane, on TV, or in films, he was proud

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of all his work, especially his stage performances. He called the theater his “real home.”

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Mahoney won a Tony Award for his performance in The House of Blue Leaves in 1987. But he is best known for his work on the NBC hit sitcom Frasier — playing Marty Crane, a nononsense, ex-cop father of Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce — from 1993 to 2004. “I loved his stories about ‘Eddie,’ the Jack Russell terrier who John said was ‘a little jerk,’” recalled Deuchler. “Apparently the dog was a real prima donna. Whenever they wanted Eddie to lick John’s ears or face, they would have to smear him with liver pate to get the dog to do it.” When home in Oak Park, said Deuchler, “John loved to walk around and eat in the outdoor restaurants, like Poor Phil’s. He loved watching folks walking around. It was nothing to be in line at Whole Foods and realize he was in front of you in line. He appreciated the fact that most people never made a big deal about his being here.” While preferring to keep a low profile at home in Oak Park, Mahoney stepped into the local spotlight in 2015 to headline a fundraising event — “From Harlem Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard: An Evening with John Mahoney” — for the Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest. The village president proclaimed the day of the event, Feb. 25, 2015, John Mahoney Day in Oak Park. In a Wednesday Journal article previewing that event, Mahoney was quoted as saying, “I have been really lucky. I’m not putting myself down. I’m not saying I don’t have talent. I must have to have gotten this far. But I honestly believe many of the greatest actors in America are tending bar or waiting tables or driving taxis, and it will just never happen for them. I was lucky.”


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t’s hard to imagine today, when a drive around Oak Park reveals few wide open green spaces other than municipal parks and a few yards in the estate area of town, but a little more than a century ago, the landscape was quite different. For a period of time, there were three golf courses in the area: the Oak Park Golf Club, Westward Ho Golf Club and the River Forest Golf Club. None survived the early 20th century onslaught of development in the area, but legend has it that the clubhouse for the Oak Park Golf Club survived as a residence. That house is located at 535 Carpenter Ave., and it’s on the market for $710,000. The golf club itself was short-lived. Ac-

cording to Rachel Berlinski, an administrative assistant at the Oak Park-River Forest Historical Society who researched the property along with Director Frank Lipo, the club started in 1898 and appears to have survived just a couple of years. The house at 535 Carpenter Ave. was built in 1892, said Berlinski and was occupied by the Carpenter family, after whom the street is named. But there’s no proof one way or the other that the house or the family had a connection to the golf club, said Berlinski. “It’s an urban legend that no one’s been able to debunk,” Berlinski said. Located south of Madison Street between Home and Grove avenues, the Oak Park Golf Club operated from the mid-1890s to 1903. As Chicago real estate developer Thomas Henry Hulbert moved into the area to create a subdivision of over 175 affordable homes,

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IN THE CLUB? Legend has it that the house at 535 Carpenter Ave. (as it appears today, top) and in a 1903 photo by Philander Barclay (above) was a golf clubhouse in the late 19th century, but there some doubts. the nine-hole course on the prairie disappeared, but the house survived. From at least 1915 through the early 1930s, the home was operated as boarding house, and by the 1970s it had fallen into disrepair, with bats and birds living in the attic. In the 1980s a rehabber purchased the home, creating a loft-like living space in the formerly unfinished attic.

Current owners Kathy and Jerry Lynch, both doctors, bought the house in the late 1990s. As Kathy recalls, they had no business house shopping at the time, but a favorite weekend pastime brought them to the house on Carpenter Avenue. “I was just out of residency, and Jerry was See LEGEND on page 20


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History preserved from page 19 just finishing his up,” she said. “We had no money, and we had a 1-year-old child. On Sundays, we’d drive around to open houses.” When they pulled up to the open house at 535 Carpenter Ave., daughter Erin was asleep in her car seat, so Kathy ran in to see the house while Jerry stayed with Erin. She says it didn’t take her long to make up her mind. “I told Jerry, ‘You have to go in and see it. We’re going to buy this house,’” she said. “Three days later, we put in a bid. Five days later we sold our townhouse. Our parents were a bit surprised with how fast it all happened.” On the first floor, the kitchen was updated by Oak Park Designs and includes white birch Amish cabinets and a view out to the backyard. Throughout the house, original woodwork such as bullseye trim, floors and pocket doors have been preserved. The bay windows still sport their original wavy glass. In the living room, the fireplace stands where it did in the golf club days, flanked by two original sconces – rewired for today’s electricity. Kathy Lynch says of the fireplace, “We used to sit in front of it and wonder -- what’s happened in this room over the years? It’s pretty cool to think about.” The second floor includes four bedrooms and a massive family bathroom. The claw-foot tub is likely original to the space, but a modern steam shower and two new sinks make it function well for multiple family members at one time. The third floor was finished as a bonus room in the late 1980s, and the Lynch family turned it into a hangout space and guest room.

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The present owners have preserved historic elements of the interior, such as the original bulls-eye moldings and fireplace in the living room (above) and pocket doors leading to the dining room (lower left). The kitchen (top, right) has white birch cabinets while the second-floor bedrooms (bottom, right) also feature original wood trim. They converted a half bath to a full bathroom, and there are separate areas for watching television and sleeping. While they used it for visiting family, Kathy Lynch notes it would also make a great teen hangout space or quarters for an au pair. The house sits on a large corner lot, offering plenty of room for kids and pets to play. The Lynches added a Trex deck, paver patio and fireplace outside of the kitchen.

“The backyard really became a gathering space for us and our kids’ friends,” Kathy Lynch said. “The side yard has been great for our two rescue dogs, and we planted a tree back there that my mom gave me for my 50th birthday.” With their kids off at college, Kathy and Jerry Lynch no longer need such a large house and are nostalgic for the years spent in the house with their girls. “When people ask us what style our house is, I say family style,” Kathy said. “I would do it all again in a heartbeat. You can always work. Work later. Your time with your kids is once in a lifetime.” As sad as they are to say goodbye to the house they have loved for 20plus years, Kathy Lynch hopes the house that meant so much to her family will mean the same to the next owners. “This was it; this was the house we were supposed to have,” she said. “When you like something, it just seems like the right thing. The house had good karma. We want another family to have that. I’d love to see a new playset in the

backyard. That’s what this house is made for.” Agents Cathy Yanda and Steve Green from Baird and Warner think the next owner of this golf

club turned house may fall in love just like the Lynches did. They will be holding an open house at 535 Carpenter Ave. on Sunday, Feb. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.


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An unusually warm fall has some Oak Parkers scratching their heads over piles of leaves that still line the streets of their neighborhoods. Many have been left wondering what to do with the rotting piles, weeks after they are usually scooped up by the village’s public works department and its garbage hauler Waste Management. The large maple tree in front of the home of Belinda Lutz-Hamel and her husband, William Hamel, in the 1000 block of South Scoville Avenue, dropped its leaves later this year than in the past. Lutz-Hamel, who has lived in the home for the last 22 years, said the leaves usually

fall just after Thanksgiving, but this year they stubbornly clung on. She said in an interview in the first week of 2017, “I’m looking out the back window and seeing some trees that still haven’t lost their leaves.” The couple dutifully raked the leaves out into the street to be picked up by garbage collectors in December, but the pile was covered by the first snow of the season and shoved back onto the parkway by snow plows, leaving a brown pile of icy muck. Undaunted, Belinda and William again raked the leaves out onto the street, once the piles had thawed, but by then it was too late – leaf removal season had ended. Lutz-Hamel said she’s seen leftover piles in other parts of the village. “I welcome you to drive around the village; the streets look unkempt,” she said. Predicting the perfect leaf removal schedSee LATE LEAVES on page 14

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in average sales price, with a 4% growth in average sales price ($270,458 vs. $259,690) and a 6% increase in units sold. The average days on market dropped in Forest Park slightly but the days on market in Elmwood Park rose from 71 to 93. The condo/townhome market showed impressive growth in both units sold and in average sales prices. Oak Park had a 15% bump in units sold and 7% growth in average sales price ($223,881 vs. $208,466), while River Forest was again relatively flat with a 1% increase. As with single family homes, days on market for condos in the two communities dropped by double digits. In Forest Park, both units and prices were up with the average sales price of a condo/townhome unit in Forest Park going for $158,610, a 3% bump. In Elmwood Park, units sold were down 10% but prices rose 10% with an average sales price of $128,703.

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This gorgeous 5 bed, 2.1 bath Victorian home was the original golf course clubhouse circa 1890. The stunning exterior maintains its unique appearance while the interior has been updated with a roomy Chef’s kitchen, huge 2nd floor bath with steam shower, finished 3rd floor with full bath. A must see!

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Oak Park

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Oak Park

$650,000

6 bed, 3.1 bath home with flexible floor plan allow you choice of master bedroom. Great finishes with view of fenced park like yard from many rooms in this home. Lloyd Behrenbruch - ID# 09594108

4+1 bed, 5 bath throughout 4 levels of living! Grand foyer, 4 fireplace, lamazing details. Chef’s kitchen, master suite, finished lower level and more to explore.

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Oak Park

$485,000

WANNA CONVERT? Vintage charm 2 flat! Rent one, duplex down to the basementor convert to single fam hm. Each unit has 2 BRs, generous sunrm/office off the kit. Meredith Conn & Lisa Andreoli - ID# 09847091

$342,000

Brick 4-Flat + 1 bed garden unit. Refinished hardwood floors, some updates, some newer kitchens with granite counters and wood cabinets, Thermopane windows, 2.5 car garage and newer roof. Nicole Ramos – ID# 09761191

Oak Park

Oak Park

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$467,000

Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA brick Georgian. Newer Cook’s kitchen, spacious fam rm, fireplace, LL rec rm, rebuilt attchd single car garage plus 2 car garage and more! Steve Scheuring - ID# 09834829

Oak Park

$585,000

4 BR, 2.1 BA brick colonial feat hdwd flrs, large eat-in kit, stand-alone island, wood burning fireplace, family room, NEW tear off roof in 2017! NEW boiler in 2016! Kara Keller - ID# 09845539

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-1:30pm 1223 N HUMPHREY AVE

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Lyons

$639,000

Large 5 BR, 2.1 BA a must see! Large living space, open flr plan eat-in kitchen leads out to large deck, well tended backyard. 3rd floor master suite, many updates. Patricia McGuinness - ID# 09841916

NEW LISTING

$699,900

Patricia McGowan - ID# 09791512

NEW LISTING

Oak Park

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3

ECO-efficient and LEED Certified New Construction residence features tons of UPGRADES and is now ready for occupancy! Open & airy layout with large BRs with dual closets, and ample storage closets, enormous 38ft balcony accessed by MBR and great room, heated garage parking and Virtual doorman.

3 BR, 2.2 BA French Provincial with abundance of charm, character. Updated expanded kit, formal DR, spacious basement are sought after features. Heidi Rogers - ID# 09845449

Rarely available 5 BR, 4.1 BA new construction in FLW Dist. Historic outside, new inside! Open kit/fam/dining, scrnd porch. Fnshd bsmnt! Top of the line!

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OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2

$319,900

3 BR, 3 BA brick bungalow with large master BR suite, eat in kitchen, large, clean basement. MANY recent improvements and is ready for new owners. Patricia McGowan – ID# 09757090

Oak Park

$419,000

Perfect fit with this 4 BR, 2 BA brick Ranch on oversized lot. Spacious fam rm, large basement, finished rec room, wd burning fireplace, 2 car gar. in great location! Vanessa Willy – ID# 09815766

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Broadview

$265,000

4 BR, 2.1 BA brick ranch with rear addition, 3 car attached garage. Master suite, built-in internet LAN throughout, zoned heating/cooling, built-ins; A must see. Carla Taylor - ID# 09839030

533 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park

Anne Ferri – ID# 09833275

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NEW LISTING

Oak Park

$759,000

3+1 BR, 3.1 BA expertly executed by award winning designer, Principal/Owner Caren Isopo. Detail pay homage to OP’s architectural landscape. Linda Von Vogt - ID# 09834619

NEW LISTING

Oak Park

$575,000

Curb appeal, pro landscaping with this 4 BR, 2.1 BA. Enjoy hdwd flrs, wood burning fireplace, beamed ceiling, bay windows, fam rm, master suite and finished rec rm. Kara Keller - ID# 09840782

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3pm 638 S LOMBARD

Oak Park

$409,000

3 BR, 1.1 BA, new 2-car garage. Freshly painted ext, new central air. New windows, large eat-in kit, crptd recr rm, 1/2 BA in bsmnt. Enjoy enclosed front porch, deck! Peggy Letchios – ID# 09802962

River Forest

$170,000

Spacious 2 bed, 2 full baths with eat-in kitchen and separate dining room with balcony treetop views, loads of closet space plus storage unit, pet friendly building in great location! Carla Taylor – ID# 09811431

$724,900

Amazing 5 bed, 3.1 bath home with wood burning fireplaces, large high-end kitchen opens to a breakfast & family rooms and fully appointed recreation room. Kara Keller - ID# 09845583

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-3:30pm 1224 N RIDGELAND

Oak Park

$519,000

Amazing space, vintage charm in this 4+1 BR, 3 BA with leaded windows, built-in book cases, french drs, oak flrs, family rm master suite and many more updates! Patricia McGowan - ID# 09720855

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-1:30pm 641 S MAPLE UNIT E

Oak Park

$384,900

3 BR, 2.2 BA town home built in 2002. Spacious kit, balcony, open living space, fam rm, master suite, top floor space with vaulted ceiling and private deck. Patricia McGowan – ID# 09831784

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12:30-2:30pm 215 MARENGO #4A

Forest Park

$609,000

Large corner lot, handsome 5 bed, 2 bath Prairie influenced home offers the ideal central OP location! Hulbert designed beauty has great space, stunning architectural details including gorgeous Art Glass, built-ins wood burning fireplace, beamed ceilings, master suite, amazing kitchen and much more!

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$159,900

Bright top floor 2 bed, 2 bath condo in elevator building. Living dining room combo with beautiful hardwood floors, spacious living, updated kitchen, unobstructed views and covered parking. Swati Saxena – ID# 09846361

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Oak Park

$675,000

5 BR, 2.1 BA home E. E. Roberts designed home with upgraded kitchen, sunny breakfast room and family room. New heat & electric updated in the basement. Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09845782

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3pm 406 BARTRAM RD

Riverside

$499,900

Room to roam in this 5 BR, 2.1 BA, 2,297 sqft home. Spacious sunken LR with fireplace, formal DR, updated kit, walk-up attic, full unfinished bsmnt, balcony, greenhouse. Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09816583

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Downers Grove

$345,000

4 BR, 3 BA with upgraded kitchen, hdwd flrs, open floor plan, attached garage, and a 3 season room that looks out over the expansive deck and pool! Roman Lewis - ID# 09827051

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Forest Park

$95,000

2 bed, 1.5 bath condo with balcony. Ample closet space and **Brand New** HVAC system! Building offers laundry room, storage and parking. Close to everything! Shan Phillips - ID# 09779711


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MOVE-IN CONDITION HOME welcomes you to the neighborhood. Many tastefully done upgrades include art glass windows, radiant heated floors in kitchen & baths, central air, mud room, new roof, brick paver patio, new garage, 3 season front porch and extra ext parking space. ..........................................................................................$599,000

JUST LISTED!! Be the first to see this traditional American Four Square with 3 good sized bedrooms and a first floor family room addition. Great kitchen too! Two separate central air systems and mechanical system in good shape. Well maintained throughout by long time owner.........................................................................$595,000

ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME with 4 BRs, 2-1/2 BAs offers a large formal LR w/gas fireplace, spacious DR, 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

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1143 S GROVE • OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

1206 LATHROP • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

STUNNING & SOPHISTICATED RENOVATION of this Mid Century 3 bedroom ranch. Perfectly updated for today’s living! Gracious living, dining and family room. Magnificent GOURMET kitchen. First floor laundry/mudroom, finished LL, attached 2 car garage. Private yard with patio. ..................................................................................$835,000

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

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

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

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749 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST

1179 HOME • OAK PARK

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RARE BRICK BURMA HOME with original coved moldings, leaded glass windows and wood floors accent well-built house. Enjoy sunroom view of park. 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 bath with large bonus room on 2nd fl, den on 1st fl. Authentic tile roof on house and two-car brick garage .........................................................................................$689,000

BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE completely rehabbed, highest quality craftsmanship throughout. Open kitchen with SS appliances, maple cabs and granite counters. Four bedrooms, two full baths; bedroom on first floor can be office or in-law. Professionally landscaped back yard. .....................................................................................................$499,000

STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 BR, 3 BA. 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 BEAUTIFUL BRICK TRI-LEVEL HOME nestled in the heart of the Oak Park’s Gunderson Historic district. Great layout with 4 BRs and 2 full BAs. Fam rm in lower level + Sub-basement. Beautiful new cherry wd flrs throughout. Two car garage. .......................................................... $450,000 INVITING TWO STORY three BR designed in 1921 by architect Lyman Allison. Classic home has retained all of its original charm including natural woodwork, stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax. ...................................................................... $425,000

828 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! One of a kind house - 7BRs, 3BAs, new hdwd flrs, custom stain glass windows, eat-in kit. Meticulously preserved features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House! ........................................$1,650,000 PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 BR brick home, renovated from top to bottom in ‘10. Offers endless amounts of quality upgrades. Exceptional lower level like none you have ever seen. New 2 level brick and stucco heated garage. .........................................$1,495,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on beautiful corner lot. Suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson - dramatic fam rm that opens to kitchen. Expansive LR with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, storage. Yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. ..................................$629,000

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Wright Historical district of OP! Meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half BA property offers exquisite details, refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. A showcase home! .........................................$1,875,000

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

HULBERT BUILT HOME on fantastic corner lot in Historic OP! Five BR, two and one half BA, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, art glass windows. Kitchen/breakfast rm overlooks spacious backyard, two car attached garage. ...............................................................................$617,000

1426 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. Open floor plan. .................................$169,900 PRICE REDUCED RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. ............................. $85,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat.............................................................................$549,900 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA...........................................$169,500 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2BA. Generous closet space........................$124,500

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Oak Park • $ 759,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Oak Park • $625,000 5BR, 3.1 BA Call Steve x121

Oak Park • $544,500 3BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192

Oak Park • $399,000 3BR, 1BA Call Roz x112

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River Forest • $369,000 3BR, 2BA Call Roz x112

Oak Park • $368,800 3BR, 2BA Call Kyra x145

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Forest Park • $194,800 1BR, 1BA Call Kyra x145

Oak Park • $149,000 2BR, 1BA Call Marion x111

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

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Open Sun 1-3 pm Oak Park • $619,800 5BR, 3BA

Forest Park • $75,000 1BR, 1BA Call Joe x117

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7770 WASHINGTON - RIVER FOREST 4 BR/ 3.1 BA ................................................................... $620,000

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201 S. MAPLE #102 - OAK PARK 3 BR/ 2 B .......................................................................... $204,900

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704 N. FOREST – RIVER FOREST 3 BR/ 1 BA......................................................................... $419,000

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1010 Woodbine – Oak Park • $550,000 111 Home #7 – Oak Park • $529,000 731 N. Grove – Oak Park • $559,000 560 Park – River Forest • $649,000 101 N. Euclid #2 – Oak Park • $649,000 1442 Lathrop – River Forest • $699,000 1407 Lathrop – River Forest • $819,000 736 S. Humphrey – Oak Park • $299,000 414 Clinton #203 – River Forest • $134,500

7248 Dixon, A – Forest Park • $139,500 7817 W. Westwood – Elmwood Park • $239,000 950 Washington #209 – Oak Park • $161,500 203 N. Kenilworth #3D - Oak Park • $165,000 150 S. Oak Park #401 – Oak Park • $174.500 1020 N. Harlem #2B – River Forest • $319,000 1018 Forest – Oak Park • $659,750 806 N. Grove – Oak Park • $889,000

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he “Business Community” often gets a bad rap because it is referred to in popular culture as a single behemoth. One solid trade bloc of capitalists with a singularity of purpose and shared value system. Reality television shows like Shark Tank and The Profit oversimplify us into two typecasts: the creative entrepreneur who has a good idea but no business sense (but plenty of emotional baggage) and the heartless corporate raider / investor whose opinion, smarts and wealth ultimately drive decisions impact jobs, locations and product. Even within our local small business community, differences abound. There is a diversity of approach, values, objectives, business model, location, trade-offs and priorities that preclude lumping together our two thousand business owners. While they

share a need for access to customers, reliable human resources, and a reasonable supply chain, they have different opinions as to how to succeed. For this reason, our Chamber encourages subsets of members with similar issues to gather. Called “affinity groups,” these businessdriven groups allow those with particular concerns to speak openly in a supportive environment. Currently, we host Women in Business, Young Professionals, Health & Wellness and Retail Roundtable groups. All meet regularly and welcome new members. Affinity groups form organically within the Chamber as members band together around shared concerns. We are open to sponsoring additional affinity groups (sustainability, minority-owned, hospitality, NGO, etc.) as needs and interest arise. Everything starts with a good idea and a committed volunteer. This month, we are excited about the forthcoming panel on coaching hosted by Women in Business. The Young Professionals are embracing the Pechakucha craze to learn

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Making Oak Park a more resilient community We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.

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went to the Resilient Communities Forum last Wednesday night, regarding local implications of climate change. There were probably 175 people in attendance. I have it on good authority that about 75 percent of them were over 50 years of age. Now that is a resilient community! (Most of us don’t associate the word “resilient” with older people, another example of internalized ageism.) Kudos to Oak Park Mayor Abu-Taleb for hosting the recent community forum on aging at the public library. The forum featured thoughtful, passionate and invigorating statements, questions and discussion from the over 100 people in attendance. The Mayor committed to adding a Citizen’s Commission on Aging to the array of existing volunteer citizen boards and commissions in the village. Kudos to the entire Oak Park Village Board of Trustees for including the formation of that Citizen’s Commission on Aging in their goal-setting session held one week after the Mayor’s forum. This will be a positive step in our efforts to consciously forge a community for all ages in Oak Park. Various township representatives participated in the forum by making statements and answering specific questions, and it was apparent that we have a focused network of agencies delivering various services to our older citizenry. It was also apparent that our community relationship with aging, indeed our cultural relationship with aging, is in dire need of some consciousness-raising. There was precious little discussion of the widespread ageism that afflicts our community. It was well into the second half of the forum before one woman commented that our older people are not just recipients of services but are also reservoirs of experience, energy and community involvement, if they are allowed to be — that the discussion is not just about subtraction but also about addition. This is a key attitude and element in any community for all ages. Here are three ideas for community projects in 2018: ■ Let’s bring Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour to our neighborhood next fall (www.changingaging.org). This could be a community-wide happening, involving olders and youngers, grassroots organizations, government, local philanthropies, academia, religious organizations, local businesses and everybody in-between.

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A MUSICAL CONVERSATION: Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera musicians play Schubert’s “Octet in F Major” at Unity Temple on Jan. 27.

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hat better way to celebrate Austrian composer Franz Schubert’s 221st birthday than to have a festival of Austrian-themed food and Schubert music in a magnificent venue? That’s exactly what happened on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Unity Temple in Oak Park. This reviewer was wondering how I would survive the 6-plus-hour program (which included the dinner about two-thirds of the way through). I more than survived it. I wanted even more. Never had I heard music so suited to a venue’s acoustics. More than that, because nobody in the audience in that space is more than 40 feet away from the performers, it was is if the concert was a personal, private event. The facial expressions, the emotions of each player were plainly visible. I sat in a balcony overlooking the pianist in the “Trout” Quintet, and was able to read the music as he played it, a thrill all by itself. As the program noted, in his short 31 years, Schubert wrote over 600 songs, making him one of the most prolific song composers in history. Oak Park soprano Christine Steyer and baritone Jeffrey Ray alternated in singing some of Schubert’s lieder, many based on poems of Goethe and Schiller, with Jeffrey Panko, who clearly echoed the depth of feeling expressed by the singers, in total synchrony with them. We were treated next to cello transcriptions of several lieder, performed by William Cernota, accompanied by Panko. Cernota, a member of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and frequent performer at Orchestra Hall, played selections from two of Schubert’s most revered

song cycles, Die schöne Müllerin (“The Miller’s Fair Daughter”) and Winterreise (“Winter Journey”), as well as one lied from the cycle written at the end of Schubert’s life, Schwanengesang (“Swan Song”). The timbre and pitch of the cello echo the human voice, particularly the male voice, and his playing sang most beautifully. We heard an electrifying performance of the 1824 Octet in F Major for clarinet, bassoon, horn, string quartet and double bass. The players, six of them from the Chicago Symphony, one from the Lyric Opera Orchestra and a preeminent chamber musician, were superbly matched. As an ensemble, they had clear communication and musical connection, bringing great excitement to a piece probably unfamiliar to most in the audience. The players — clarinetist Susan Warner, horn player David Griffin, bassoonist Dennis Michel, cellist Brant Taylor, first violin Silvia Kilcullen, second violin So-Young Bae, violist Youming Chen and double bassist Alexander Hanna — seemed to enjoy not only the opportunity to play together but also being able to play in a venue so acoustically rich. The standing ovation the performance received seemed to be for both the players and the revelation of the work itself. Ms. Steyer joined her voice with Ms. Warner’s clarinet and Matthew Hagle’s piano accompaniment in the 1828 lied Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the Rock). Mr. Hagle then joined his piano with Ms. Kilcullen’s violin, Mr. Taylor’s cello, Mr. Chen’s viola and Mr. Hanna’s bass viol for a stunning performance of the

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All about equity

nd now we have all three of Oak Park’s most critical institutions in sync in refocusing the attention of our historically progressive community beyond integration, beyond diversity and fully onto equity. This is the foundational belief that the prism of our decision-making — small decisions, major efforts — must be on creating equitable outcomes for those who have historically been denied equal opportunities, specifically people of color. In a bold presentation, Oak Park’s Community Relations Commission last week urged the village board to both fund equity training for all staff, commissions and elected officials but more critically to accept the truth that there is racism baked into our institutions, our processes, our data, our way of looking at the world. This doesn’t make us racists. But it calls on each of us, all of us, to acknowledge that we bring our nation’s and our own complex and divided history to our lives in Oak Park. In recent years we have applauded elected and appointed officials at Oak Park’s District 97 elementary schools and at Oak Park and River Forest High School for their clear-eyed recognition that equity must be our most essential goal. Oak Park’s village government was the cradle of racial progress in this village 50 years ago when it adopted the dramatically forward thinking Fair Housing Ordinance, when it made racial integration the essential work of this village and took bold steps to invent new programs to make that real. In recent decades it has been the public schools that have thought more consciously about race and achievement while village government has worked more diligently on economic development issues than on race and equity. That makes the strong affirmation this effort received from the village board more notable. As Trustee Andrea Button and Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb called for a village-wide conversation on equity, it was Trustee Bob Tucker who pointed out the obvious, that with the exception of Abu-Taleb’s Palestinian heritage, the village board is, for the first time in decades, all white. That does not need to preclude headway on equity, but it requires that this board set its antennae to a particularly high level of sensitivity. This might be a significant moment in Oak Park’s history. We applaud the Community Relations Commission, long ago a key agent of change in Oak Park, for reasserting itself in leading this effort.

Focus on carjackings The news Sunday that Oak Park and its police department is joining a carjacking task force headed out of the city by Chicago Police is good news. The task force will also include the Cook County State’s Attorney, the Illinois State Police and federal agencies and prosecutors. The unnerving raft of carjackings in 2017 and cresting into this new year in all parts of Oak Park is clearly not a home-grown crime wave. Perpetrators caught so far — and our police force has nabbed a large number of suspects — are largely young people out of the city. So this fight cannot be waged in our own limited geography; it must be joined by other jurisdictions and at multiple levels of the justice system. Ten days ago, Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb spoke clearly in a Journal interview about the village government’s clear intention to fully prosecute anyone alleged to have taken part in a carjacking in Oak Park. It was interesting to hear Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson echo that determination in his comments Sunday. Despite the youth of most of those charged so far, both Abu-Taleb and Johnson made clear they see strong prosecution as a key way to deter more carjackings. While crime in Oak Park has inched up the past two years, the village overall has enjoyed decades of improved safety. But these carjackings are peculiarly disturbing to the village’s collective psyche. A continued strong response is essential.

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The president’s state of disunion

watched President Trump’s first State of the Union (SOTU) address last week. A lot of people spared themselves the ordeal, but you never know — it might be his last. As I’ve always said when discussing Trump, it’s not about politics. It’s about psychology. Whether you support him or not, I think we can all agree on one thing: Donald Trump is an extraordinarily annoying human being. As he warms to the standing ovation from the Republicans, he becomes even cockier than usual. Cocky on top of his pompous pompadour on top of an iceberg of insecurity is something to behold. The camera pans to the gallery to show First Lady Melania, who doesn’t exactly look thrilled to be here. The Republicans, however, are applauding like there’s no tomorrow. They can’t stop clapping. Neither can the Cheerleader-in-Chief, whose selfapplause is picked up by the mic: POP, POP, POP, POP, POP, POP, POP. This goes on throughout the third longest speech in SOTU history. The Democrats, meanwhile, look like high school students in the back row who don’t believe a single word coming out of the mouth of the teacher, their scathing indictment handed down with sullen stares and stony silence. “The state of the union is … disunion!” Trump doesn’t say that, of course, not in so many words, but that’s the real story. His lips curl back from his very white teeth, forming an almost rectangular sneer. He cocks his head, leans in to the mic, enunciating in exaggerated fashion as if, speaking as slowly and clearly as possible, he’ll finally penetrate the thick skulls of his detractors. He opens his mouth, but what pours out is attitude. He is nothing if not pent up. When he really wants to drive home a point, he touches his index finger to the tip of his thumb while the other three fingers splay like a peacock’s feathers trying to intimidate a rival. He looks and sounds like a Mafia don delivering an ultimatum. Everything, in fact, is ultimate: “tremendous,” “greatest,” “best,” “most beautiful,” “terrific,” “incredible.” Along with obstruction of justice, he could be indicted for hyperbole. For most of the speech his head swivels toward the Republican side of the chamber, seeking the audience that adores him. Several times per minute, Republicans leap from their seats, as if jerked by marionette strings, roaring their approval. They must have had sore knees the next day. Occasionally, he turns to the Democratic side, but the sight of so much disapproval quickly drives him back to his base. In the few instances where he makes vague references to something the opposition might actually approve of — family leave, promising to bring down the costs of prescription drugs, the need for prison reform — he extends his hands in their direction as if daring them, “Do you love me now?” A few of the Democrats, probably the ones in tight reelection races, clap and even stand from time to time.

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Bernie Sanders is seen barely touching his hands together at one point. Cory Booker stares daggers. Mostly they just roll their eyes. When you have zero credibility, why should the opposition dignify anything with a reaction? But he’s too busy applauding for himself to notice. POP, POP, POP, POP, POP! The Clapper-in-Chief offers a 12-year path to citizenship for DACA dreamers (12 years! With stringent requirements, of course), but only in return for his beloved border wall, creating a “meritbased” immigration system, and ending “chain migration” and the “visa lottery.” The four pillars of immigration reform, he calls it — three for him, one for the Democrats. That’s his idea of compromise. He pronounces that “fair.” POP, POP, POP, POP! The Democrats boo. Trump’s speech is a litany of mostly phony “achievements” (see FactCheck.org) and conservative clichés: We love our flag more than you do (though not what it symbolizes). God and faith are our foundation (No evidence of that here). “Where there’s a mountain, Americans climb it” (Is this a good thing?). “Americans are dreamers, too” (He means to be sarcastic, but inadvertently says something true. We’re all immigrants or descendants of immigrants, after all). Smug, snide, sneering, specious, supercilious, and shameless, his bombast is punctuated, and partly redeemed, by pathos — praising the heroism and/or exploiting the pain of ordinary Americans in the gallery in order to justify his divisive policies. But the invited guests also help underscore a point he did not make: that the greatness of America already exists and has existed for a very long time, that good citizenship and love of country were not invented on his watch, and it can be found on both sides of the great cultural divide. He could have said that, but he didn’t. Instead, he sounds like a guy with a huge chip on his shoulder, axes to grind, scores to settle, a bundle of resentments because the world won’t give him the respect he thinks he deserves but hasn’t earned. When he finally stops, the Democrats clear out before he can even make it up the aisle. The SOTU is beginning to resemble the raucous setting of Britain’s Parliament. Well, at least that’s more honest. Some feel Barack Obama, an emotionally mature person, failed as president because he presented a vision of a united country but couldn’t bring us together. Donald Trump isn’t emotionally mature enough to unite the warring factions in his own chaotic psyche, much less the country. So this is who we are, the Divided States of America. Maybe we just need to come to terms with that. If you didn’t tune in, you missed one hell of a speech — by Rep. Joseph Kennedy, who delivered the Democratic response. I put it in the same class as Obama’s 2004 keynote address. If you want to hear a real speech, you can find it online.

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First installment tax bills are due March 1

First installment property tax bills for tax year 2017 were mailed on Jan. 26, according to Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar. Property taxes are paid in two installments. The first installment is 55 percent of a property’s total tax bill for the previous year, and will be due on March 1. Taxpayers should note that first installment tax bills will not reflect homeowner, senior citizen or other exemptions, nor will they reflect the impact of successful assessment appeals filed in calendar year 2017. Exemptions and successful appeals will instead appear on second installment bills, along with the effect of changes in the tax levies of local governments. Total tax bills for the year should be calculated by late June, at which time second installment bills will be issued. The amount due on the second installment will be the total annual tax bill for each property, less the first installment payment. At the beginning of 2018, changes to the federal tax law took effect that limited the deductibility of property tax payments on income tax returns. Approximately 120,000 Cook County taxpayers sought to avoid the impact of this change by paying their first installment tax bills before Jan. 1. Most taxpayers who paid their first installment bills in full by the end of 2017 will not receive a tax bill in the mail. Those taxpayers will instead

receive an e-mail notification indicating that they have a $0 balance on the first installment. Bills indicating a $0 balance will be mailed only to those taxpayers who did not provide e-mail addresses when making prepayments. If money for property taxes is paid into an escrow account with a taxpayer’s mortgage company, the financial institution should receive the tax bill electronically, even if the taxpayer also receives a copy of the bill. I advise taxpayers with property tax escrows held by their mortgage companies not to pay property taxes on your own. If you do, an overpayment of property taxes may result. Property owners who do not have mortgage companies paying their taxes can make tax payments in person, by mail, or online at the Cook County Treasurer’s website, www.cookcountytreasurer.com. To encourage online payments, the Treasurer’s Office has eliminated the $1 fee previously charged for electronic payments from bank accounts. Those wishing to pay in person can do so at the Cook County Treasurer’s downtown office at 118 N. Clark St. and at any Chase Bank in the Chicago area. Chase branches most convenient to Oak Park residents are located at 800 Madison St. and 1048 Lake St. in Oak Park, and at 630 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest. Ali ElSaffar is the Oak Park Township Assessor

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About Viewpoints Our mission is to lead educated conversation about the people, government, schools, businesses and culture of Oak Park and River Forest. As we share the consensus of Wednesday Journal’s editorial board on local matters, we hope our voice will help focus your thinking and, when need be, fire you to action. In a healthy conversation about community concerns, your voice is also vital. We welcome your views, on any topic of community interest, as essays and as letters to the editor. Noted here are our stipulations for filing. Please understand our verification process and circumstances that would lead us not to print a letter or essay. We will call to check that what we received with your signature is something you sent. If we can’t make that verification, we will not print what was sent. When, in addition to opinion, a letter or essay includes information presented as fact, we will check the reference. If we cannot confirm a detail, we may not print the letter or essay. If you have questions, email Viewpoints editor Ken Trainor at ktrainor@wjinc.com.

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Tourism through rose-colored glasses?

After reading the Jan. 31 viewpoint “Carjacking’s residual victims” [Viewpoints]. I would just like to ask where we can find any facts upon which she bases her statements. Facts would be helpful as a first step in considering her “question to the community” in order to take part in any reasonable discussions that she advocates. After insinuating that our police are engaged in false arrests and beatings, her statements lead one to conclude that we have a corrupt village government and its residents are stupid or racists. I see Oak Park police officers who appear to be “black/ brown.” Actually, I seem to recall that our last Chief of Police was an African American who spent his career serving the Oak Park community. I also know of a beat officer who is an African American woman. Is the writer insinuating that they promote or even condone murders, beatings, and false arrests in their attempt to protect “white people”? Seriously, folks, is this any way to start a discourse? For my part, leave me out. Maybe the writer can find another community to insult with her claptrap, preferably one she lives in.

So “Tourism brings $225M to Oak Park” [Inside Report, Jan. 31]. I’d love to audit the evidence supporting that figure. I suspect it’s a compilation of wild guesses viewed through the rose-colored lenses of someone who wants to justify their job. I’m available pretty much any time to be persuaded by hard evidence that this isn’t just another phony-baloney number similar to “economic impact” claims bandied about to justify public funding of sports facilities. $225 million per year equates to more than $600,000 per day. If the average tourist spent $150 per person per day in Oak Park, which strikes me as an unreasonably high figure, we would have to have 4,000 tourists per day to reach that figure. The idea that Oak Park draws 4,000 tourists per day spending $150 each strikes me as preposterous.

My massage therapist, Diana Ostreko, was quite upset over the recent ordinance and negative tone toward the massage profession in Oak Park [Oak Park passes tough massage parlor ordinance, News, Jan. 24]. Unfortunately, this situation of massage businesses operating for purposes other than therapeutic massage is an age-old problem. If articles like this are written, then there should be articles written about people who operate professional massage businesses in Oak Park. The article would include necessary benefits of professional training, the history and tradition of Swedish massage and the many forms of massage that are all very important apart of the healing process. For many people who do not want to use doctor-prescribed medications on a regular or dependent basis, massage is an important step to immediate relief from chronic pain and illness. I recommend informing people that these illicit businesses are not the only massage business in Oak Park. If the papers are going to print articles regarding this issue, then they should allow space in support for healing, connectedness, and some of the many benefits that massage, done professionally, can and will provide.

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Folk Tales & Legends Wednesday Journal, February 7, 2018

JAY FRIEDMAN, Music Director and Conductor

Sunday, February 11th • 4pm Dominican University Performing Arts Center, Lund Auditorium 7900 West Division Street, River Forest Maurice Boyer, Associate Conductor

DVOŘÁK - The Midday Witch BRUCH - Violin Concerto No. 1 with concertmaster John Gerson, soloist CANTELOUBE - Songs of the Auvergne featuring soprano Nathalie Colas RAVEL - Mother Goose

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“Conversation” at 3 PM with David Leehey

Please bring new or gently used children’s books to benefit the Infant Welfare Society. Anyone donating a book gets a raffle ticket for a Valentine-themed gift basket to be given away at the reception immediately following the concert. Winner needs to be present! Single tickets: $28. Tickets are available through: Dominican at 708-488-5000, our website www.SymphonyOPRF.com and also at the door on concert day. All students through college attend free of charge. Submitted

Matthew Hagle on piano and Susan Warner on clarinet accompany soprano Christine Steyer in Schubert’s “Shepherd on the Rock” at Unity Temple.

SCHUBERT FESTIVAL Not your ordinary concert from page 33 famed “Trout” Quintet. I was struck first by the pure unit playing of the ensemble, and overall by the joy of the performers, which cast a lovely sheen over the quintet that cannot be conveyed in a recording. It’s worth noting that the pianist’s page turner was the son of our Octet horn player David Griffin and clarinetist Susan Warner, of Oak Park. Henry Griffin is himself no small musical talent. Then came the dinner intermission. Concert patrons could go to restaurants that sponsored this event (Winberies, Il Vicolo or Cooper’s Hawk) or have the separatelyticketed Austrian-themed dinner inside the Temple. Catered by Eastgate Café, with wine from Cooper’s Hawk and beer from Kinslahger Brewery, the themed dinner menu included, among other things, palatschinken (Austrian sweet crêpes), apple strudel, mohnnudeln (poppy seed noodles) and traditional linzer cookies. The excitement and quality of the concert received their best testimonial when most of the audience returned after almost 90 minutes to hear famed pianist Ralph Votapek, gold medalist in the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (1962). Mr.

Votapek has appeared with numerous major orchestras over his long career, including 16 times as guest soloist with the Chicago Symphony. He played the complex and challenging 1828 Sonata in B-flat Major, one of Schubert’s last major piano compositions. Votapek then joined with his wife, Albertine, in the 1828 Fantasy in F Minor for piano four hands, a tricky piece requiring careful coordination, for which they received a long ovation. The Votapeks responded with an encore: the delightful Marche Caracteristique No. 2 (c. 1826), prompting another rousing ovation. The music folio from which they played both the Fantasy and the Marche was visibly old, held together with tape. When asked how old it was, Ralph Votapek replied, “Let’s see. We’ve been married for 54 years and we played those pieces from that music at least a year before we got married.” Burt Andersen, chair of the team that spent two years organizing this concert, promises that it will be an annual affair, something we can gladly anticipate. Martha Swisher, music director of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, who hosted the concert, has had a Schubert Festival concert on her planning board for years, and was instrumental in pulling the team together and being its guide. It’s a tribute to both of them that this concert was such a smash hit. Ed McDevitt is a member of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

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I write as a member of the Oak Park Advocacy Team, a group of concerned Oak Park citizens aligned with the concerns and activities of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a Quaker lobbying group, to promote support for two bills — S. 2047 in the Senate, and H.R. 4837 in the House of Representatives. These bills propose that no military action be taken against North Korea without prior approval of Congress. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a co-sponsor of the Senate proposal, Rep. Danny Davis (7th District) of the House proposal. The confrontation that has threatened to occur between North Korea and the United States presents us with the prospect of two nuclear-armed powers facing off against one another in a densely-populated area that includes nearly 30,000 troops on the Korean Peninsula, and approximately 300,000 U.S. citizens in Japan and Korea combined. Incidents in Hawaii and Japan in recent weeks have demonstrated the possibility of human error leading inadvertently to a confrontation between the two powers in an area where a variety of state actors have complex and sometimes conflicting interests and objectives. Add to that the often-mercurial personalities heading the North Korean and U.S. governments, and the lack of communication and consequent dearth of information each

nation has about the other, and the possibility of accidental nuclear confrontation is clear. By re-affirming the legislative branch’s authority to make war, these bills would provide the ability for the U.S., through its duly-elected Congressional representatives, to create space for deliberation that takes into account the diplomatic and military perspectives on the situation, and to consider the possible ramifications of declaring and prosecuting war. Coupled with efforts to create “backroom” channels for diplomacy, it would greatly enhance the ability to counter human or technological error that might inadvertently bring the relevant parties into a conflict none can afford. Senator Duckworth has been particularly strong in support of S. 2047, and recently gave a major speech at Georgetown University on the concerns she has about the developing situation on the Korean Peninsula (https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/ press-releases/duckworth-highlights-risk-ofwar-with-north-korea-calls-on-congress-toreclaim-constitutional-war-power-responsibilities.) We applaud and are grateful for her advocacy on this issue. I ask readers to contact their elected representatives, thanking them for their co-sponsorship of these bills, or encouraging them to become co-sponsors of them.

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Two-hour to 144-hour parking?

The newest version of the Parking Pilot Program was presented a week ago Monday. Now, instead of even/odd or 72-hour schemes, those with a permit may park on any street, anytime, anywhere for up to six days straight. They are only required to move for the one day a week that will be reserved for cleaning. This does not include metered or pay-byplate spaces but does include every other

street. Residents without a permit will have none of these privileges and must abide by 2-hour time limits and no overnight parking. I have many concerns about this program. If you have a voice to add, please come to the final Pilot Parking Program meeting on Feb. 12 at Oak Park Village Hall.

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talked big-picture as well as specific local activities, of which there are many. Here’s two upcoming at the River Forest Community Center: ■ Beginning Wednesday, February 7, for six sessions, Movement & Memory for Joyful Aging, 1:30-2:30 p.m. ■ Friday, February 16, Valentine’s Day Poetry From the Heart, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Marc Blesoff is a former Oak Park village trustee, co-founder of the Windmills softball organization, co-creator of Sunday Night Dinner, a retired criminal defense attorney, and a novice beekeeper. He currently facilitates Conscious Aging Workshops and Wise Aging Workshops in the Chicago area.

from page 33 ■ A film-festival about aging in all populations, including people of color and the LGBTQ community. ■ A speakers series featuring Frank Ostaseski, Elizabeth White, Dr. BJ Miller, Ashton Applewhite, Kyrié Carpenter and others. If you are interested in working on any of the above projects, please let me know. I recently had a terrific get-acquainted chat with Cathaleen Roach, River Forest Township Senior Outreach coordinator. We

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Nancy Follett, 86

Active in philanthropy, government Nancy C. Follett, a celebrated leader across an array of essential Oak Park and regional government and social service programs, died on Feb. 2, 2018 in her apartment in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was 86. NANCY FOLLETT She is survived by her husband, Bob, four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren and six spouses, and six great-grandchildren. Follett was an active community leader in Oak Park for over 40 years. She served as chairwoman of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Chest, president of the Community Welfare Council of Oak Park-River Forest, and director and treasurer of the Village Manager Association. She was a charter member of Women Leaders in Philanthropy, which funded charities in the community. Taking over as chairwoman of a moribund Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, she turned it into a major community asset. She served on a statewide governor’s commission and was a founding member and then president of the Suburban Cook-DuPage County Health Planning Agency, president of the Illinois Association of Health Planning Agencies, and on the board of the national association. Follett was elected to two terms as Oak Park Township supervisor, expanding the township’s role in human services. She was also president of Township Officials of Cook County, and served on the board of the state organization. Follett was chairwoman of the Oak Park Fire and Police Commission, and led the integration of women and African Americans into those departments. She had served as director of Follett Corporation, an educational publishing company that now employs 15,000. She was also chair of the Follett Educational Foundation for 10 years, assisting young people in attending college. Follett played the harp as a young woman and appeared with the Symphony Orchestra of Oak Park-River Forest. She was a longtime member of Nineteenth Century Club and was also an initial investor in Wednesday Journal. Born and raised in upstate New York, she married Bob Follett in 1950. After the Korean War, the couple settled in Oak Park. The Folletts raised four children, who attended Oak Park elementary schools and the high school. During her child-rearing years, she began to take on community activities. In 1994, she and her husband moved to Keystone in the Colorado mountains. While Bob skied and hiked, Nancy again became a community leader. She was named Citizen of the Year in Summit County, Colorado, for her

many leadership activities. A memorial service in Oak Park is planned for later in the year. Gifts in memoriam can be made to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, 1049 Lake St. #204, Oak Park, IL 60301.

Merrill Becker Jr., 89 Veteran, businessman, Triton trustee

Col. Merrill M. Becker Jr., 89, died at his Riverside home on Jan. 27, 2018. A graduate of St. Ignatius High School, Northwestern University, The Command and General Staff College United MERRILL BECKER JR. States Army, and the U.S. Army War College, he served as a soldier and Ranger in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army National Guard for 40 years. He spent decades as the owner of Merrill Becker, Knoll and Associates Real Estate and as a Triton College trustee. He was inspired by art, literature, teaching, business, his community, and the lives of children and was always interested in the views and opinions of those who entered his life. Merrill Becker was the husband of Rose (nee Montifeltro) for 62 years; the father of Caroline (Brian) Joss; the grandfather of Catherine and Madeline; the uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a cousin of many. Visitation is on Friday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Riverside’s Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., followed by funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 126 E. Herrick Road, also in Riverside, followed by inurnment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memoriam to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls at www.mercyhome.org.

Evelyn Cademartrie, 97

Active community, church volunteer Evelyn Marie Cademartrie, 97, a longtime resident of Oak Park, died on Feb. 3, 2018 in hospice (JourneyCare) at Rush University Medical Center. For the past two years, she was a well-liked resident EVELYN CADEMARTRIE at St. Joseph Village of Chicago. Born in Chicago on June 20, 1920 to Charles and Mabel Turnquist, she gave her time and talents to many parishes and community groups, including Providence High School Alumnæ, Telephone Pioneers of America, St. Lucy, St. Catherine-St. Lucy, St. Priscilla, the Economy

Shop of Oak Park, St Paul of the Cross Seniors, and Shabbona Park Pool Seniors. Evelyn Cademartrie was the wife of the late Al; mother of Bob, Tom and the late Mary Kay; sister-in-law of the late Bill & Virginia Wolven and the late Leroy & Beverly Gordon; aunt to Pat (Bud) Fisher, Bill (Wendy Williams) Wolven, Barb (Greg) Capocasa, Larry Wolven, Ken (Mary) Gordon, Marilyn (Herb) Hart and Gloria (Mark) Mammen and to their children. A generous and supportive friend to many, she loved and enjoyed life and, by the grace of God, embraced its setbacks and disappointments. A wake was held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home with a funeral Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at River Forest’s St. Luke Church (Lathrop and Lake) at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Mt Carmel Cemetery.

Richard Stannard, 82 President of J.A. Dedouch Co.

Richard Dedouch (Dick) Stannard, 82, of West Hills, California, formerly of River Forest, died on Jan. 26, 2018. His education began at Lincoln School in River Forest and continued at Oak Park and River Forest High School, graduatRICHARD D. STANNARD ing in 1953. He attended Colgate University, graduating in June of 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics, and was a proud member of Beta Theta Pi. After graduation, he held various computer-related positions in this newly-evolving industry with IBM, the Midwest Stock Exchange in Chicago, and Automatic Electric in Northlake. In 1969, he joined his family’s business, the J.A. Dedouch Co., a manufacturer of memorial portraits in Oak Park, succeeded his father as president, and continued until its sale in 2004. He was president of the local T-ball league while coaching; served as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 8; was a board member of the River Forest Tennis Club; president of the Rotary Club of OP-RF; president of the OP-RF

Community Chest; and the Oak Park Country Club. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed bridge, a good book, playing tennis, and listening to jazz and big band music. He was a Chicago sports enthusiast, playing hockey in a semipro league and loved watching a great Bears, White Sox, Blackhawks or Bulls game. Dick Stannard was the husband of the late Nancy S. Stannard; the son of the late Wilford Tennyson and Alice Rose Dedouch Stannard; and brother of Wilford T. Stannard II; the father of Richard (Mary), Robert (Carole), David (Christine Comer), and Cynthia Stannard; the stepfather of Lisa (Thomas) Woods and Scott Shepherd; the grandfather of 10; and the great-grandfather of two. Private interment will be held at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest, 7551 Quick Avenue (at Lathrop), River Forest, IL 60305, 708-366-5822. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for: The Rotary Foundation, c/o Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest, P.O. Box 654, Oak Park, IL 60303; or to First Presbyterian Church of River Forest.

Lillian Byrnes, 98 St. Edmund parishioner

Lillian Byrnes, 98, a longtime Oak Park resident, died on Jan. 22, 2018. Born in Chicago on April 1, 1919 to Matt and Mary Krkac, she was a graduate of St. Mary High School in the Pilsen area. She worked as a stenograLILLIAN BYRNES pher for the government, then worked for Kraft for 31 years, ending as secretary to the vice president. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Edmund Church. Lillian Byrnes was the sister of the late Matt (Barbara) Krkac; the aunt of Janet (Ron) Cody, Laura (Ron) Anderson, Nancy (Paul) Kost, and See OBITUARIES on page 40

Robert P. Gamboney Funeral Director I am there for you in your time of need. All services handled with dignity and personalized care.

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

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

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

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

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Lutheran—ELCA

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.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

Third Unitarian Church 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

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

Feb 8 Nirvana Day Buddhism 11 Cheesefare Sunday Orthodox Christian Transfiguration Sunday Christian 12 Triodion Orthodox Christian Clean Monday - Lent begins Orthodox Christian 13 Shrove Tuesday Christian 14 St. Valentine’s Day Christian Maha Shivaratri Hindu Ash Wednesday - Lent begins Christian 15 Nirvana Day Buddhist - Jain 16 Chinese New Year Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist

O B I T U A R I E S Continued from page 39 the late Sharon (John) Petrocelli; and the godmother of Lori Ledenbach. Visitation and funeral Mass were held Jan. 30 at St. Edmund Church with interment at St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations to her church are appreciated by the family. Arrangements were handled by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home.

Janet Snow-Godfrey, 58 Human resources executive

Janet Snow-Godfrey, 58, a longtime resident of Oak Park, died on Feb. 1, 2018 from ovarian cancer. She was surrounded in love by her sons, Benjamin and Joseph and her life-partner, Steve Orf. Born to JANET GODFREY Charles and Eleanore Snow and raised in Hazel Crest, she financed all of her education at the University of Illinois where she earned both a B.A and M.A. in labor and industrial relations. At U of I, she would walk into any situation and exude confidence, excel at solving both theoretical and real-world problems, or simply warm someone with a big laugh. There she also met Doug, and their union resulted in her sons Ben, married to Emily, and Joe, smitten with Tehva. She had a gloriously successful career becoming a senior human resources executive at PepsiCo and then a senior vice president of human resources at Bankers Life and Casualty, Sara Lee, Culligan International, and finally, Ochsner Health System. She took great joy in coaching other executives, facilitating change, and improving working relationships for all. However, business was not her first concern. Her greatest priority was always family — whether it was cheering her sons on at football games, helping them along their paths, or moving mountains for her siblings. She took leave for a year to care for her sister, Jess Anne Kosic, who died of cancer, as did their brother, Samuel. She also ensured that her parents’ needs were attended to and was the guardian of her nephew, Bradley Ramirez, and aunt to her niece, Elena Diventi, and her husband Dan and their children Charlie and Molly, to whom she was “Nae Nae.” She will be waked at Oak Park’s Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 11 to 4 p.m., followed by a memorial party at the Carleton Hotel from 5 to 9 p.m. All are invited to share stories and celebrate her life. For those who can’t attend, please send remembrances to Doug Godfrey, 225 N. Kenilworth Ave. Unit B, Oak Park 60302. If so inclined, please make a contribution in Jan’s name to Planned Parenthood.


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The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for warm, caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 1:30-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Requirements include: minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses previous experience working with children. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer Analytics Lead sought by Enova Financial Holdings, LLC in Chicago, IL. Writes queries & designs database structures. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com (ref #25139). Analytics Lead sought by Enova Financial Holdings, LLC in Chicago, IL. Writes queries & designs database structures. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com (ref #36739).

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CAREGIVERS NEEDED NOW

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Engineering Technician I in the Public Works Department. This employee performs technical engineering support tasks; prepares preliminary designs through final plans and technical drafts; makes complex calculations for various public works projects; and performs a variety of field inspections. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than February 14, 2018. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department. This position will operate construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of street activities including loading, hauling, and related operations. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than February 16, 2018.

Oak Park Building Blocks is seeking full-time DCFS qualified lead nursery teacher. Applicants must: -Be DCFS teacher qulified -Be flexible, able to plan, organize & relate well with children, parents & co-workers -Love children and have a passion to help them learn & grow -Be able to lead and work well as part of a team -Model the love and joy of learning, earnings 20 workshop credits yearly Email inquiries and resumes to admin@oakparkbuildingblocks.com or call 708-386-1033 for more info. PART TIME DRIVER Part Time driver/receiving clerk. Must be drug free and have valid IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri. $12/hr No phone calls. Email resume hr@ sievertelectric.com

SUBURBAN RENTALS 919 Dunlop #1 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 6 Rooms $1700 Beautiful 1st floor unit of a 2-flat. Hardwood floors throughout. Newly redone bathroom, eat-in kitchen with pantry and back porch. Close to Blue Line and 290. Includes water, laundry in basement and 2 parking spaces, 1 in the garage. No smoking or pets. Contact Maureen (708)287-8256

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apts located 933 N Leamington St., (2bdrm/ba); and 5250 W. Fulton St. (3bdrm/2ba & 2bdrm/1ba). All apts are located in quiet, well-maintained & professionally managed bldgs. $725.00 (Leamington); $850.00 & $1000.00 (Fulton). Apts equipped w/many convenient amenities including central a/c and laundry and in pristine move-in condition. I deal for seniors and mature adults. Tenant pays elect & gas. Sec. dep. & app. fee for credit & background ck req’d. Sect. 8 Housing Vouchers welcomed! Call 708-307-8178 for addt’l info & private showing.

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CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and publish; your request will be granted. CAC

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22nd, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For Village of River Forest

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed for variations of Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois. The proposed variations are regarding a property located at 9134 West 29th Street, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PINs 15-27-406-021-0000 and 15-27-406-022-0000). Legal Description: Lots 8 and 9 and the South half of the vacated alley lying North and adjoining Lots 8 and 9 all in Block 4 in Talman and Thiels Edgewood being a subdivision in the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 27, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments. The application including the proposed variations may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 18-02 variation. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark 2/7/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications installation on an existing building located at 714 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. The modification will consist of removing/replacing antennas and equipment at a top height of 79 feet on the building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6118000304-MRG c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (339) 234-3535. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/7/2018

Notice is hereby given to General Contractors that the Village of River Forest will receive sealed bids for the Village Hall and Police Reception Desk Renovation located in River Forest, Illinois 60305-1798 (the “project�). The Project consists of a renovation of the Village Hall and Police Department reception area, including reception counters and finish work. Scope includes, but not limited to: partitions, frames, windows, doors, tile work for floors and walls, painting and wallcovering, millwork, coiling shutters, electrical, ceilings and lighting. Contract Documents may be obtained at BHFX Digital Imaging, 346 North Justine Street, Chicago, IL 60607; 312.782.2226 (phone); chicago@bhfx.net (e-mail); www. bhfxplanroom.com (web) beginning February 2, 2018. A pre-bid meeting will be held for all bidders at the River Forest Village Hall: 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM, local time. Prospective prime bidders are requested to attend. Sealed lump sum bids from General Contractors must be submitted on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered to: River Forest Village Hall 400 Park Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305-1798 Failure to submit a bid on or before said date and time will preclude the general contracting firm from being considered for this project. At such time, bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud. All bids shall be valid for at least 60 days. General questions may be directed to Celeste Karier, FGM Architects at 630.574.8734, celestek@fgmarchitects.com. The Village of River Forest reserves the right to reject any bid, or portion thereof, or to waive minor deviations from the bid documents, if it deems it is in the public interest to do so. Important Project Dates February 8, 2018–Pre-Bid Meeting at River Forest Village Hall, 10am February 20, 2018–Bids Due at 2pm February 26, 2018–Anticipated Authorization of Bids by Village Board February 28, 2018–Notice of Intent issued March 11, 2018–Start Construction May 18, 2018–Substantial Completion May 29, 2018–Final Completion Published in Wednesday Journal 2/7/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153418 on February 1, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE FROSHIONISTA with the business located at: 645 N. LOMBARD 2S, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: KEESHA VINSON 645 N. LOMBARD 2S OAK PARK, IL 60302.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153401 on Januar 31, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MKUZMA DESIGNS with the business located at: 3618 BLANCHAN AVENUE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MELISSA KUZMA, 3618 BLANCHAN AVENUE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513.

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th, 2018 for the following

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The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th, 2018 for the following

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Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@ oak-park.us or on the Village’s website http://www.oak-park. us/your-government/financedepartment. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700.

Proposal forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@ oak-park.us or on the Village’s website http://www.oak-park. us/your-government/financedepartment. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700.

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Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@ oak-park.us or on the Village’s website http://www.oak-park. us/your-government/financedepartment. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 2/7/2018

Advertisement for Bids – Maywood Park District Recreation Center Renovations Bid Submission. The Maywood Park District, Cook County, Illinois, will receive lump sum sealed bids from general contractors for Maywood Park District Recreation Center Renovations, 809 Madison Street, Maywood IL 60153 Sealed bids will be received on or before, but not after, 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2018. at the Maywood Park District Office located at 921 S. 9th Avenue, Maywood IL 60153. Bids received after that time will not be considered. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the “Executive Director� and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of the Bid (“Sealed Bid for Maywood Park District Recreation Center Renovations�) and the Bidder’s full legal name. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Maywood Park District Office at 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2018. Bidding Documents. Contractors may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from any BHFX Digital Imaging location. Please contact BHFX at (630) 393.0777 to obtain a set of Bidding Documents, or visit their Plan Room online at www.bhfxplanroom.com. Bidders shall be responsible for the costs of reproduction of printed copies. Pre-bid meeting. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the project site on February 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with a tour of the existing facility to follow. Prospective bidders are strongly recommended to meet the Owner and Architect at the May-

wood Park District Office for the pre-bid meeting. If the Contractor is not able to attend the pre-bid meeting, then they shall contact the Owner and/or the Construction Manager to make arrangements to visit the building. Contractors submitting a bid are required to certify on the Bid Form that they have visited the building to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions. Information to bidders. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of the total bid, made payable to Maywood Park District, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the bidder shall forfeit the amount deposited as liquidated damages and no mistakes, errors, exclusions, or omissions on the part of the bidder shall excuse the bidder or entitle the bidder to a return of the aforementioned amount. No bid will be considered unless the bidder shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board of Commissioners that the bidder has the necessary facilities, abilities, experience, equipment, financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded to such bidder. This project is being financed, in part, with funds from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, “Park and Recreational Facil-

ity Construction Grant Program� (PARC) grant program. Maywood Park District encourages minority business firms to submit bids on this project and to utilize minority businesses as subcontractors for supplies, equipment, services and construction. Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law. The PARC grant program requires that 50% of the labor hours on the project must be performed by residents of the State of Illinois. Substantial Completion of the Work is required by September 28, 2018. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any technicalities and irregularities in the bidding, and to hold the bid proposals for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening set forth above. Questions about the bid documents should be submitted, in writing, to Tedd Stromswold, Williams Architects (tastromswold@williams-architects.com). Responses to questions submitted by bidders during the bidding period shall be in the form of written addendum to all plan holders of record. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Maywood Park District, Cook County, Illinois. Dated at Maywood, Illinois this January 29, 2018.

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In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year OakPark.com | RiverForest.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE 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 Silvia Torres, Petitioner and Jose Mario Gonzalez De La Torre Respondent, Case No. 2017D-008390. 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 27, 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 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA J. BASSETT, AKA BARBARA BASSETT, DECEASED; CHARLES L. BASSETT; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR BARBARA J. BASSETT AKA BARBARA BASSETT, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 4712 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, March 2, 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. 16-18-419-006-0000. Commonly known as 1114 South Scoville 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.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Illinois that bid proposals will be received for the following project: 2018 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS This project will include the replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway aprons, and drainage structures, replacement of certain sections of combined sewers, milling and resurfacing certain pavements, reconstructing certain pavements, landscaping disturbed areas, and performing other related work. The contractor shall be paid in cash for the work to be performed on this project. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, the 28th day of February, 2018, in the office of the Village Manager in the Village Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. All sealed bids received will be publicly opened and read at 11:00 A.M. on the same day, Wednesday, the 28th day of February, 2019, at the Village Hall. Bidding documents, consisting of the bid proposal, project specifications, and project plans are available at the office of Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154, upon payment of a non-refundable charge of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per set of bidding documents. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, the 21st day of February, 2018. All bid proposals offered must be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check in an amount not be less than Five Percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a guarantee that if the bid proposal is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. Checks shall be

made payable to the Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield. No bid proposal shall be considered unless accompanied by such bid bond or check. All bidders wishing to obtain bidding documents must be approved by the Village prior to obtaining bidding documents. All bidders must provide proof that they are prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation to perform at least 50% of the value of the work before being issued bidding documents. Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the bidding documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Village. The bidder requesting the interpretation shall be responsible for its prompt delivery. At the request of the bidder, or in the event that the Village deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum duly issued by the Village. In the event that a written addendum is issued, either as a result of a request for interpretation or the result of a change in the bidding documents issued by the Village, a copy of such addendum will be mailed to all prospective bidders. The Village will not assume responsibility for receipt of such addendum. In all cases it will be the bidders’ responsibility to obtain all addenda issued. The Contractor and Subcontractor shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and other applicable Federal Laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Village of Brookfield reserves the rights to determine the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all bid proposals. BY ORDER THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS

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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. 16-016885 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074186

REVENUE SERVICE, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES vLC Defendants 17 CH 02177 1401 WEST WILLIAM STREET RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 1401 WEST WILLIAM STREET, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-209-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $942,568.81.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE BSSP TRUST 2007-EMX1, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2007-EMX1 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN F. EDWARDS III, KIMBERLY A. EDWARDS, BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL

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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. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 601294948. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 601294948 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 02177 TJSC#: 37-10882 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. I3070937

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 14-17-01730. 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. 14-17-01730 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002798 TJSC#: 37-11074 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. I3073378

section (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Edyta Kania at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Di Monte & Lizak, 216 West Higgins Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-5736. (847) 698-9600. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073947

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. RIVERA Defendants 17 CH 002798 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 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 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-308-0110000. 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. 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).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION ABC BANK F/K/A AUSTIN BANK OF CHICAGO; Plaintiff, vs. CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR FOR COSMOPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST, NOT PERSONALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 2000, KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 7444; VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST; GEORGE CHIARELLI; DETAIL WERKS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 11363 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 26, 2018, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-304-004-0000. Commonly known as 1123 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is a two story 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 sub-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH L. PURNELL, KENNETH PURNELL JR. A/K/A KENNETH PURNELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 000292 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 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 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-0030000. 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


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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 14-13-22714. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-22714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 000292 TJSC#: 38-554 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. I3074528

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 7, 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. 16-06-119-019-0000. Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074690

cial taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-21271. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-12-21271

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 030427 TJSC#: 38-1029 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. I3076270

quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-5111. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com

Attorney File No. 17-5111 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 9096 TJSC#: 37-10721 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. I3070176

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC.; Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT F. HARRIS, AS PLENARY GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELIN VALENTIN AKA JACQUELINE VALENTIN; JIMMY VALENTIN; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 3767 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 30, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 1, 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. 12-28-212-060-0000. Commonly known as 3045 Elder Lane, Franklin Park, IL 60131. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074030

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY, GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.TERRENCE M. THULIS A/K/A TERRY M. THULIS A/K/A TERRY THULIS, THE 938 NORTH BOULEVARD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., CACH, LLC Defendants 12 CH 030427 938 NORTH BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60301 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 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 938 NORTH BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60301 Property Index No. 16-07-128-0321015. 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 spe-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN KIRKENDALL, RACHEL KIRKENDALL, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-A Defendants 17 CH 9096 302 N Elm St 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 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 302 N Elm St, Hillside, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-18-209-0220000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $222,406.13. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT L. ALONGI, AKA ROBERT A. ALONGI; CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; DEBORAH L. ALONGI Defendants, 17 CH 1603 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, March 2, 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. 12-22-307-001-0000. Commonly known as 9429 CRESCENT DRIVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131. 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. 17-001863 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3074197

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Defense wins from page 48 Fenwick with a game-high 15 points. “We know we still need to beat Loyola for an outright title, but this feels good. We played great defensively tonight and offensively made good decisions and shared the ball. It was a good all-around performance.” The game started off physical in the first quarter as both teams played tight defense. The first points did not occur until the 5:25 mark on a basket by St. Ignatius’ Carter Higginbottom which proved to be the Wolfpack’s only lead. AJ Nixon’s basket 25 seconds later sparked an 11-2 Fenwick run for the remainder of the opening quarter. “It was a great win for us,” said Fenwick junior guard Damari Nixon, who had 10 points and five rebounds. “This year has been more challenging with the league realignment that put us in a division of tough opponents. It was a little unfair with the way the league stacked up the games against us. But we’ve stayed strong all season. Tonight, we played together and were on top of things defensively.” The Friars could have built a bigger lead as they started to get open looks offensively, but they struggled with their shooting for much of the first half. Junior Solomon Oraegbu gave Fenwick a boost with six points off the bench in the second quarter. Defensively, the Friars’ continued their stingy ways, allowing St. Ignatius only five made baskets in the first half. Fenwick led 23-12 at halftime. “Defensively, we showed we were prepared for Ignatius’ pace,” senior forward Michael O’Laughlin said. “The scout team did a good job getting us ready this week. Whenever we’re slumping on offense, we can always rely on the defense to give us a boost. Coach Malnati stresses that if we don’t play good defense, it’s going to be tough - if not impossible - to win.” Steward, who had several good looks that missed in the first half, scored seven of his points in the third quarter as Fenwick started to dictate a faster tempo and opened up a

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Proper clothing, motivation and safety help during winter runs

but after a few minutes t’s easy to get sucked you really do warm up. into discussions of And then you regret snug waistbands, rewearing your parka to grets over holiday run in. treats and new resoluWinter can be a tough tions to lose weight and time to start an activity (re)gain fitness around that likely takes place in this time of year. Peppy the cold and dark. One ads for gyms, fitness proof the best tools in the grams and miracle diets motivation toolbox is a are everywhere you look. buddy you can count on I’m late arriving to to join you, who equally this party, but if your counts on you to show resolution is to start a up. If you don’t have a running routine now, Running Columnist buddy, consider a club – I have a few thoughts. Oak Park Runners Club, While not all-encomLively Athletics and passing, let’s touch on Fleet Feet all have group runs at all clothing, motivation and safety, for levels, and Best Foot Forward is a starters. First, there are many online forums Facebook group focused on women runners, with over 100 members. that will tell you what to wear for Now that I’ve pointed you in the winter running; all will provide links direction of running buddies, I to where you can buy their stuff. The will climb onto my safety soapbox. cardinal rules I follow are these: I’m not well qualified in the area 1) layer up, but banish cotton of personal defense, but I do have 2) dress for 20 degrees warmer a theme: LIGHT YOURSELF UP. If than actual temperature – You you’ve ever driven before dawn and should feel a little cold starting out. did the “squint-swerve-swear” to I know, this doesn’t help with the “I avoid a shadowy figure in the street, don’t want to go out that door!” part,

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38-25 lead after three quarters. Early in the fourth quarter, the Friars went on a 14-3 spurt to take their largest lead at

you know where I’m going. Runner, make yourself visible --invest in a headlamp, a lighted or at least reflective vest and hand-held lights. It’s a modest but meaningful investment. You’re dressed, partnered and lit up; now all you need is the existential feed. I’d like to share one of the Oak Park Runners Club traditions. Every winter, they hold a discussion of “highs, lows and new goals.” All are invited to share what went well for them in the past year, what may have fallen short, and what hopes they have for the year ahead. I like this departure from the classic “resolution” model --not viewing the end of the year as a downward spiral, nor the start as a painful climb toward the impossible. Sometimes, I think just shaking myself outside of my comfort zone yields big rewards. Last year I resolved to run in a 339-mile relay, though I had big concerns about living and running out of a van for three days. It turned out to be the most fun I’ve ever had…OK, the most fun that involved running.

52-30 with 2:30 left in the game. “We had good intensity on defense,” Steward said. “We stopped them from executing their offensive sets.” Other key contributors for the Friars included O’Laughlin (8 points, 5 rebounds), reserve Sam Daniels (9 points), and AJ Nixon (4 points, 6 rebounds). Daniel Florey scored 14 points and Christian Davis added 10 for the Wolfpack (12-9, 1-4). Damari Nixon believes playing deliberate teams like St. Ignatius and Benet helps Fenwick. “We know how these teams play and we’re used to it,” he said of the slower pace. “When the playoffs start, it will be like second nature to us.” As the state tournament looms, Fenwick knows that there are still some kinks that need to be straightened out. The good news is that the Friars are prepared to put in the work. “I don’t think that any team is perfect so we need to focus in and work on everything,” O’Laughlin said. “We don’t want to have a slump before the end of the season so we have to keep working in practice. Our defense is playing well, now we have to get the offense going.” On Saturday, Fenwick was upset by host Riverside-Brookfield 67-65 in a nonconference game. The Bulldogs’ Jake Vaia made a game-winning fadeaway jump shot in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.

Fenwick sophomore DJ Steward defends a St. Ignatius player during the Friars’ 56-39 win on Feb. 2 in Oak Park.

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at 195, pinned Glenbard South’s Adam Haushahn at 1:36 in the championship bout. Coupled with Kaminki’s successful showing, Fenwick wrestled well in the heavier weight classes. Seniors Aidan Flaherty and Liam Mahon placed second at 182 and 285, respectively. Flaherty (23-10) lost by a major decision, 10-1 against Dylan Butts from Fenton in the final. Mahon (188) lost by pinfall at 2:55 to Isaiah Brock, another Fenton wrestler. Fenwick freshman David Capron (5-2) earned third place at 152 with a hard-fought 12-8 decision over Fenton’s Miguel Gonzalez. Friars’ Justin Rodriguez (120), Joe Daley (145), Charlie Sullivan (160) and Josh Simpson (170) just missed qualifying for sectionals by finishing fourth.

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OPRF senior wrestler Eddie Ordonez, left, defeated Addison Trail’s Brian Reyes via a 12-0 major decision in the 145-pound final of the Larkin Regional.

Huskies advance 14 wrestlers to Larkin Sectional By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

The Oak Park and River Forest High School wrestling team dominated the nine-team field at the Leyden Regional of the Class 3A IHSA individual state tournament on Saturday. The Huskies cruised to the team title with 281 points (runner-up Addison Trial had 162 points), 14 sectional qualifiers, and 15 pins in a total time of 31:19. The qualifiers will compete in the Larkin Sectional on Feb. 9-10. Due to their dominant victory on Saturday, the Huskies also secured a home match on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the IHSA dual team state series. The top spot on the winner’s podium at Leyden was a common sight for OPRF which won nine weight classes. The Huskies had a trio of runners-up and a pair of third-place finishers as well. The Huskies’ array of talented wrestlers in the lower weight classes performed very well. Sophomores Jake Rundell (35-2) won the 106-pound title with two pins, Josh Ogunsanya (36-4) via two tech falls at 113, and Nico Bolivar (24-6) with two pins at 120. Junior Eddie Bolivar earned a 19-3 tech fall victory against Leyden’s Daniel Uribe at 132. In the middle weights, senior Eddie Ordonez (31-12) set the tone with a 12-0 major decision over Addison Trail’s Brian Reyes in the 145 title bout. Sophomore Joe Chapman (152), senior Jack Fischer (160) and sophomore Daemyen Middlebrooks (170) also notched victories. OPRF senior Elijah Osit won at 195 with a pin at 1:05 of Leyden’s Anthony Feliciano. Juniors Jake Cagnina (12-9/182), Talvin Gibson (11-15/220)

and Ashford Hollis (29-14/285) punched their tickets to the sectional competition with second-place showings. Fellow juniors Max Walton (4-3) and Taigue Thurston (4-4) took advantage of a rare starting opportunity by qualifying for sectionals with third-place efforts at 126 and 138, respectively. The Huskies are in the midst of another strong season, highlighted by a mix of skilled wrestlers ranging from sophomores to seniors. OPRF finished the regular season with 23-2 record, including a 6-0 mark in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division. They also won their own Huskie Invitational and the Rex Whitlach Invitational, hosted by Hinsdale Central. OPRF also placed second at the Cheesehead Invite in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Led by junior Emma Thompson and freshman Evelyn Dellegrazie, the Huskies (141.30) finished second in their own regional. DeKalb (145.30) won the title. Thompson earned second in all-around with a score of 36.725 and Dellegrazie was third at 35.625. Thompson took second in vault (9.15), bars (9.425) and beam (9.10). She also tied Dellegrazie for fourth in floor with a score of 9.05. The Huskies’ other sectional qualifiers were freshman Iriel Conley and junior Zion Phillpotts. Both advanced on vault with respective scores of 9.05 and 9.0.

OPRF boys swimming Sophomore Will Raidt turned in a terrific performance with a pair of individual event titles at the West Suburban Conference Silver Division Championships. Facing stiff competition from two-time reigning state champion Lyons Township and perennial state contender Hinsdale Central, Raidt won the 200-yard individual medley in a time of one minute, 57.61 seconds and the 100-yard butterfly in 51.66. Promising freshman Benjamin Guerrero also swam well, taking third in the 200-yard freestyle (1:46.52) and fifth in the 100-yard freestyle (49.91). The Huskies, who also finished third in all three relay races, scored 234 points for third place. Lyons Township (317) won the conference championship and Hinsdale Central (288) was second.

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Fenwick wrestling Host Fenwick fared well in the Class 2A regional in the IHSA individual state tournament on Saturday. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Pete Kowalczuk, the Friars advanced six wrestlers to sectional competition and finished second with 136 points in their regional. Fenwick recorded eight pins in a total time of 18:51. Fenton won the regional team title with 189 points, followed by the Friars, Glenbard South (118), St. Patrick (115.5), St. Francis (105.5) and Elmwood Park (77). Matt Zuber (132), Adam Aguilar (138) and Jacob Kaminski (195) won their weight divisions for Fenwick. In the finals, Zuber (20-14) defeated Fenton’s Danny Ramirez 7-0, while Aguilar (24-10) also earned a shutout victory, 5-0 over Brandon Koskiewicz from Fenton. Kaminski (24-2), a top contender to win state

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Fenwick swimmer Liam Hutchinson was second in the 500-yard freestle (4:38:92) at the MCAC Championships.

The host Friars took third place in the Metro Catholic Aquatic Championships on Saturday. In the 200-yard medley relay, Connor McCarthy, Liam Hutchinson, Tommy Bartecki and Dan Lynch won the title with a time of 1:39.46. Bartecki, Dan Badja, Hutchinson and Lynch earned second in the 200-yard freestyle relay at 1:29.49. Hutchinson came in second in the 500-yard freestyle, touching the wall at 4:38.92. In the 100-yard backstroke, Bartecki recorded a time of 55.02 to notch second. Lynch also earned runner-up in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:01.49). Fenwick will host its sectional on Saturday, Feb. 17.


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Fenwick shuts down St. Ignatius Friars clinch share of CCL Blue title By MELVIN TATE

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Fenwick guard Damari Nixon scores on a layup during the Friars’ 56-39 win against visiting St. Ignatius on Friday, Feb. 2.

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his year’s Fenwick High School boys basketball team has had more losses (7) than last year’s Class 3A runner-up team (5). Of course, the extra losses don’t necessarily mean the Friars are having a down season compared to 2017. The seven losses this season have occurred against highly regarded teams in Benet, Oak Park and River Forest, Riverside-Brookfield, defending 2A champion Orr, defending 3A champion Morgan Park, defending 4A champion Whitney Young, and the state’s current top-ranked team in Simeon. With the possible exception of Simeon (this year’s 4A favorite), all the losses were close, competitive games. Even Simeon didn’t pull away from the Friars until the fourth quarter. Playing teams with such varying styles of play is also sure to help Fenwick when the state tournament starts later this month. The Friars’ Friday night opponent, St. Ignatius, is known to play at a deliberate pace, testing teams’ patience. After a slow start caused by the Wolfpack’s play, Fenwick eventually kicked it into high gear en route to a methodical 56-39 Chicago Catholic League Blue Conference victory. The win clinched a share of the CCL Blue title at 7-0. Fenwick is 16-7 overall. “Clinching a share of the conference championship is great,” said sophomore forward DJ Steward, who led See FRIARS on page 45

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