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JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest
February 21, 2018 Vol. 36, No. 20 ONE DOLLAR
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D97 apologizes for income tax withholding error The district’s payroll software failed to adjust for higher income tax rate By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Some employees of Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 are fuming after learning of an accounting error that resulted in an insufficient amount of payroll taxes being withheld from their paychecks last year and that could affect their state tax returns this year. Dr. Alicia Evans, D97’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, sent out an apologetic letter to staff alerting them to the error. “Please be advised that the Illinois income tax rate increased from 3.75 [percent] to 4.95 [percent],” she wrote. “The new rate was effectively July 1, 2017. However, the tax withholding increase was not changed in the D97 payroll system.” As a result, Evans explained, the lower rate was withheld from employees’ paychecks for all of 2017 — meaning those employees may likely owe state income taxes when they file their 2017 returns this year. Evans said that the 4.95 percent rate was applied as of Feb. 16, resulting in “slightly lower take home pay.” The assistant superintendent said that district administrators learned of the error during the week of Feb. 5, after an employee noticed it See DISTRICT 97 on page 10
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ORGAN DOCTOR: Tonal director Jonathan Oblander, of Forest Park, sits in his shop on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders on Madison Street in Bellwood.
Pipe organs are (like) people, too
In Oak Park, the instruments are ubiquitous, but where do they come from? By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
The dying, duct taped, more than centuryold organ at St. Paul’s Memorial United Methodist Church in South Bend, Ind., was on life support, so the church’s leaders called on Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders.
A local Indiana newspaper described the Bellwood-based company, one of a few dozen organ manufacturers in the United States, as an “organ hospital of sorts.” If Berghaus is a hospital, consider Jonathan Oblander — the musical director at Oak Park’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St., and
the company’s tonal designer — it’s chief surgeon of sound. Oblander has a master’s degree in organ performance from the Juilliard School. He’s played the instrument for more than 30 years, he said. See BERGHAUS ORGANS on page 13
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Chamber’s first retail ‘warehouse’ sale a hit for shops and shoppers
The Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Retail Warehouse Sale on Feb. 17, where more than 400 residents browsed some 20 local vendors that set up shop at the 19th Century Club, while munching goodies from Spilt Milk bakery. “January and February are traditionally really terrible for a small retail store, those are our lowest months,” said Anne Pezalla, owner of Lively Athletics who helped organize the event. “They are just so sleepy, no one shops and we’re still sitting on extra inventory from Christmas.” As a way to combat the post-holiday doldrums, the Chamber hosted its firstever discount shopping event, which charged the first 100 entrants $15 to enter an hour early. All proceeds from
ticket sales were donated to Hephzibah Children’s Association, a social service agency, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur Scholarship fund, which goes to prospective Oak Park and River Forest High School graduates who will pursue post-secondary education in the coming school year. Pezalla said the event raised $1,000 for Hephzibah and $500 for the scholarship. Next year, she said the event will be self-sustaining, with retailers throwing the sale themselves again during President’s Day Weekend. “It’s a great time to own a store right now, we all own stores and are helping each other,” she said.
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Shumpert buys RF home for parents
Iman Shumpert, an Oak Park native turned NBA star, recently purchased a home in River Forest for his parents. Shumpert, 27, current Sacramento Kings guard, paid $880,000 for a two-story home on the 1500 block of Park Avenue in River Forest in November 2017. Built in 1941, the French Normandy-style home contains five bedrooms and five-and-ahalf bathrooms and stretches more than 4,400 square feet, according to a listing on Zillow. The home was originally listed in August 2017 for $949,000, nearly 10 percent more than Shumpert paid. Shumpert’s basketball career started at Oak Park and River Forest High School. From 2011 to 2015, he played for the New York Knicks, and was later
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DEAKS APLENTY: A group of shoppers looks through clothes last Saturday, during the the first Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce retail warehouse sale at Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park.
Local filmmakers win top awards
traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was traded to the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 8. For the past six years, he has returned to Oak Park every summer to host his youth basketball camp at, of course, OPRF. All proceeds from the camp benefit Shumpert’s The Brudas Inc., a nonprofit committed to empowering young boys and girls on and off the court.
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Five local elementary students earned top distinction for short films they submitted during the 2018 One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest — an initiative of the One Earth Film Festival that is designed to engage young people in exploring solutions to climate change. Contestants, who ranged from grade school to college students, submitted 115 videos in all by the contest’s Jan. 14 deadline. Four Longfellow Elementary School students took home a $75 top prize in their category. Evan Richarson, Rachel Kralik, Carolina Rios and Capri Scatton won for their 45-second stop-motion Claymation, “Go Green, Go Clean,” which they created during their teacher
Jenny Raia’s art classes. Roosevelt Middle School student Andrew Edwards won a $100 prize for his roughly 4-minute film, “Plastic Not Fantastic,” which he produced as an extra credit assignment with his science teacher, Cory Kadlec. The students’ prize money was supplemented by matching amounts that were donated to organizations that do work in support of the films’ themes. Michael Romain
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Stories and Songs of African People Monday, Feb. 26, 6 to 7 p.m., Austin Room, Forest Park Public Library: Shanta’s performances draw from a large repertoire of stories and music. Her performances evoke surprise and sometimes even tears. Register: fppl.org/events. Questions: 708-366-7171, askus@fppl.org. 7555 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park.
“Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair”
Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church: Hear Music for Soprano, Two Violins, and Basso Continuo as Handel Week continues with Concert II in “one of the most acoustically perfect venues in the area” at this annual event begun in 2000. This cabaret-style concert is set up with intimate tables. $30; free, students 8 to 18. Tickets/ more: handelweek.com. 924 Lake St., Oak Park.
Feb. 21 - 28
BIG WEEK
Surviving Trump and Thriving Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Gina Orlando, social-justice activist and adjunct science professor at DePaul University, explores how to engage the positive sides of both our feminine and masculine energies at this rare moment in human history to solve the big problems we face. Learn how to create a fairer society, tipping it toward cooperation, healing and justice in this lecture/ discussion. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
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“An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Lund Auditorium, Dominican University: ty: A decade after the documentary An Inconvenient Truth, comes this 2017 awardwardwinning film, which follows Nobel Peace Prize awardee Al Gore, traveling thee world to influence international climate policy. $7; free, Dominican students/staff. Tickets at the door. Questions: cjnichin@dom.edu, mhallora@dom.edu. Part of thee One Earth Film Festival, which features 30 award-winning films at 60 locations across the Chicago area. More: oneearthfilmfest.org. 7900 W. Division, River Forest. est.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Join author William Hazelgrove as he talks about his new book and “The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago” during the days of the Great Depression. Hazelgrove tells of the city and its cast of characters who fought the hold that organized crime had on the city to be able to put on the 1933 World’s Fair, A Century of Progress. For adults and teens. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Japanese Internment: “The Orange Story” Saturday, Feb. 24, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: See a short film about a Japanese-American shop owner whose life changed when the U.S. government forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps during WWII. Following is a panel discussion with Lourdes Nichols, who will share her grandparents’ experience of incarceration in Manzanar, Jason Matsumoto, executive producer of The Orange Story, Joe Takehara, who stars in the film, and Karen Su, Global Asian Studies teacher at the University of Illinois, Chicago. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
Grassroots Chicago Community Organizing
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, Feb. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Meeting Room,Dole Library: Representatives from the People’s Tribune and the Healing Corner will speak about their work in Chicago. Hear about the People’s Tribune goal to create a better world for those struggling in this economic climate. The Healing Corner goes to violent street corners and passes out free food and other resources. They also create dialogues around violence and build community relationships. Info: oppl.org/library-led-events/ more-month. 255 Augusta St., Oak Park.
Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: See dramatist Roberta Randall portray the life of former the first lady, from a shy, lonely child to her White House days, UN delegate, chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, newspaper columnist, women’s issues advocate and world traveler. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.
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., Martin Recital Hall, Dominican University: Hear true stories related to mentalhealth issues from members of the Dominican community. Tickets: http:// www.visitoakpark.com/www.visitoakpark.com/oak-park-theater-month $10, OP Theater Month price with code OPTM18. 7900 Division St., River Forest.
Excursion to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bus from Oak Park: Seniors from OP and RF ages 60+ are invited on an excursion with the Senior Services Transportation Department. It’s the MCA’s 50th anniversary and with exhibits like “Heaven and Earth: Alexander Calder and Jeff Koons” on display there is plenty of interesting art to see. $8, suggested donation. Register: 708-386-4806. More: oakparktownship.org.
CALENDAR EVENTS
Sunflower Chamber Orchestra Concert Sunday, Feb. 25, 2 to 3 p.m., Meeting Room, River Forest Public Library: Hear beautiful music by a River Forest children’s orchestra. Brought in partnership with the River Forest Township. More: riverforestlibrary.org, 708-366-5205. 735 Lathrop Ave.
■ 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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With more hunger, more Empty Bowls to fill
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y any measure, this year’s Empty Bowls fundraising event is significant. It’s the 15th anniversary of it being held at Oak Park and River Forest High School. The Wheel Throwing Club, which puts on the event from start to finish, created a record number Photo by Christina Rorres of bowls. And, perhaps most sigOPRF Wheel Throwing Club students created 1,000 nificant, the art teacher who supports the club and event, Pennie bowls to be used for the Empty Bowls event this Ebsen is retiring this spring after Friday. 18 years at OPRF. These students also take on jobs, such as The event, this Friday evening and open serving bread and soup, and wiping tables to the community, raises funds for local and and washing bowls so people can get secinternational hunger relief efforts. onds. Any monetary tips they receive go Wheel Throwing Club, which ranges in right to the charities that are supported by size from 30 to 50 students, meets once per the event, the OPRF Food Pantry, Housing week and starts in the fall with experienced Forward and Global Alliance for Africa, potters teaching those new to the craft. which all put the money into funds for hunThen, an all-night marathon is held to creger. In recent years, $12,000 ate as many bowls as possible. was raised and 800 to 1,000 This year’s all-nighter, held people attended. Empty Bowls Empty Bowls is from 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Nov. 2018 is being held this Friday. 3, had a goal of 500 bowls, like Friday, Feb. 23 from 6 to Ebsen said that coming to 8 p.m., South Cafeteria, previous years. But that numthe event can help participants Oak Park and River ber was far exceeded. remember there are people all Forest High School, 201 “It’s the best bonding exover the world who have empty N. Scoville Ave., Oak perience you can have,” said bowls for dinner on their taPark. Donation of $15; Gillian Bockus, a senior and bles. It is also a way for teens to $10 for students. co-president of the Wheel do something for someone else. Throwing Club. “We knew we “High school students want to broke the record at midnight.” do a lot of good things, given the opportunity,” The 16 students went on to make 1,000 Ebsen said. “They want to make a difference bowls by 7 a.m. Two students were in a race, in the world.” according to Ebsen, and made 100 bowls each. Gillian said it is a nice feeling to make a “Everyone knows every bowl they create difference as teenagers and she supports makes a difference -- the more you make, the Empty Bowls mission, but she is also inthe more donations,” said John Cundari, volved because she really loves clay. Wheel Throwing Club co-president and For John, who teaches many of the beginOPRF senior. “Even being tired, with wrin- ning wheel throwing students, his favorite kly hands, we’d find the energy and kept it part has been “seeing so many people comgoing through the night.” ing together” especially when there is a lot Another 250 bowls were made at a Com- of separation in other communities. munity Bowl-a-Thon and still more at other This year, the OPRF Graphic Design Club Wheel Throwing Club meetings. The club pitched in, designing the Empty Bowls postworked on decoratively glazing the bowls er and T-shirt, which will be on sale at the through February. And the kilns have been event. firing twice per week to complete the bowls. But, for the Wheel Throwing Club stuAll these bowls are to serve attendees dents, part of this year’s event is a tribute who, for a $10 to $15 donation, receive a to their retiring teacher, who coaches them hand-crafted bowl and dine on a choice of through Empty Bowls and their wheel soup and bread provided by local restau- throwing craft so they can take the lead. rants. There is also a silent auction. The “We want to make this the biggest and food and auction items are procured by the best Empty Bowls ever,” John said. “I want Wheel Throwing Club students who call lo- her to see all of what she’s created in such an amazing way.” cal vendors.
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Imagining more than pools at OPRF
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he Imagine OPRF citizens committee is getting ready for its next face-to-face with the community. It’ll be next week and the purpose is to tell people what this committee of 30 volunteers has learned about the Scoville Avenue campus after six months of intense study. And as the four subcommittees – academics, performing and fine arts, athletics and extracurriculars, safety and security – work to prepare their Power Points, their colleagues keep taking the red pencil to any point that sounds remotely like a proposed solution. This meeting is not intended to offer any solutions. Rather it is intended to be “a list of problem statements” with the high school’s physical plant. The group wants to tell people what they’ve learned, and then listen to make sure they aren’t missing key issues with the aging edifice, aren’t overstating concerns they’ve identified. That’s what committee co-chairs Mike Poirier and Lynn Kamenitsa told the Journal last week as we sat in a dingy windowless room on the school’s second floor. Meeting with citizens won’t be the only listening the committee has been doing. In fact, so far they’ve sat down with faculty, staff and 649 students (they’ve heard from that many more in an online survey) and heard clearly that windowless classrooms aren’t conducive to anyone’s learning or well-being. Not that anyone has a solution to that since there is a vast internal core to this building that precludes natural light. Though there might be an upgrade from 1960s fluorescents. Once Imagine OPRF hears from taxpayers at its meeting on Feb. 27, the next steps go into high gear as the school board which appointed this committee at the strong urging of Supt. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams is looking for actual ideas and recommendations by June. The superintendent pushed the school board to take this route after Oak Park and River Forest voters defeated a facilities, OK, mainly a pool replacement, tax referendum a year ago November by just a couple of dozen votes. That was deep polarization and the still-new superintendent recognized that tweaking the ask and going back out for a new vote fast was not a path forward. So we have Kamenitsa and Poirier, leaders of the competing sides on the pool vote, now co-chairing this mammoth master facilities planning process. Spend 90 minutes in said windowless room with this pair and you figure out they’ve each become admirers of the other but mainly of the 30 diverse folks on their committee.
Kamenitsa said that as a long-time Oak Parker she has always heard about how Oak Park and River Forest have so many talented people and that taxing bodies ought to use that talent instead of high-priced consultants. While there is an architectural firm offering some input, and a communications consultant working to involve the public in the process, the hard work of assessing what works and what is failed or obsolete at the million square-foot campus is up to the committee, she says. A few glimpses into what the committee is learning. The building is structurally sound and the infrastructure – roof, boiler, plumbing, etc. – has been well maintained. The fieldhouse at the south end of the school is according to Poirier “the most inefficient space in the building.” It is also where the pools reside, where the boys’ locker room is ancient and the indoor track has mostly square corners. The co-chairs said they have heard a lot of requests from students for more privacy in the locker rooms, a remake that might help address issues of gender neutral bathrooms and other matters related to equity as it ties to gender identity. Students, they have been a bit surprised to learn, want to spend more time in the school and crave shared spaces where they can study and socialize after 5 p.m. While the school’s enrollment is well off from its peak 20+ years ago, more space is needed for the vastly expanded number of students, some 600, who are enrolled in special education. Kamensitsa also notes the great increase in the number of girls playing sports in the Title IX era. Have to say that so far this has been an impressive community led effort. Can it hold together into the solution phase, the costing out phase, the prioritization phase, the pool phase? Time will tell.
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Target’s downtown space on the market for $13M
Retail spaces at The Emerson, River Forest Town Center also up for sale By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
The retail space housing the recently opened small-format Target on Lake Street in downtown Oak Park is already on the resale market with an asking price of $13.2 million. The listing recently appeared on the website for Mid-America Real Estate Corporation. Separately, Mid-America has a single listing for the other two retail spaces in the 271-unit Emerson Apartment building, which are currently occupied by The Groomery, a pet supply store at 106 N. Maple Ave., and Firecakes Donuts, at 104 N. Maple; and another for the Wheel & Sprocket, a bicycle store at 1118 Westgate St. The Groomery and Firecakes locations are listed as having 3,186 square feet, while the Wheel & Sprocket is 3,175 square feet. There was no asking price for the other Emerson properties, which are owned by Clark Street Real Estate, who developed the Emerson with Lennar Multifamily Communities. Clark Street Principal Andy Stein could
not be reached for comment. The listing for the states that Target “is subject to a long-term 15-year lease” at the location. Mid-America also notes in the listing that more than 34,406 people earning an annual household income of $112,564 live within a mile of the store. “These levels increase to over 118,371 residents with average household incomes of $100,158, within two miles,” the listing states. That’s not the only retail on the market through Mid-America. The company also has a listing for the shopping center at the southwest corner of Lake Street and Harlem Avenue, known as River Forest Town Center, which includes: Whole Foods; Petco; Ulta Beauty; Men’s Wearhouse; DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse; Loft; Chico’s; Rally House; Panera; Walgreens; Lens Crafters; Noodles & Company; Boston Market; Massage Envy; Athletico Physical Therapy; Starbucks and Children’s Urgent Care. That listing also includes retail stores to the east of Harlem known as the Shops of Downtown Oak Park, which includes: GAP; Pier 1 Imports; AT&T; Old Navy; Slice Factory; and TGI Fridays. The listing for the two shopping centers, which are owned by RFTC 1 Corp., also does not include an asking price. A Mid-America contact who asked to not be
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“one of the best developers in Chicago.” “We’re lucky to have a relationship with them on a few other things,” the contact said. “It’s a great property and a great market, and it’s been a lot of fun.” Contacts for the other Mid-America-listed properties could not be reached for comment. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
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Using sea slugs, Dominican professors make memory breakthrough Research reveals fragments of forgotten memories
ries fade, some molecular fragments of the memory can persist in the brain, where they might kickstart relearning. We’re excited that this work might open up new avenues to understanding the neuroscience of By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER forgetting.” Staff Reporter In their experiment, the Calin-Jagemans subjected Aplysia californica, a type of sea Do you remember the first time you went slug, to an electric shock on one side of its through a romantic breakup? Maybe you body. They were then able to track 30,000 have vivid memories of your wedding day. How about the address of your first home genes in the slug’s brain, finding that one or your first telephone number? Those are a day after the shock 1,200 genes were altered through memory. little harder. One week later, that number The more distant or insigof active remembering genes nificant the memory, the more had dropped to 11. Those few difficult it is to recall. But does remaining genes show that a a memory ever completely go trace fragment of a memory away? still exists and could be used for Perhaps not, according to relearning, the research suggroundbreaking research by gests. Dominican University Neurosci“It’s not zero, which is the exence professors Bob and Irina citing part,” Dominican biology Calin-Jageman. professor Irina Calin-Jageman Their newest research paper, said in a telephone interview. which made the January cover She noted in the news release: of the peer-reviewed science “This is evidence that the brain journal, Learning & Memory, holds weak physical traces of shows that genetic fragments of previous experiences; that the memory remain in the brains of brain is reconfigured in a way sea slugs even after the memory IRINA CALINJAGEMAN that is different than before.” Dominican biology professor seems forgotten. The Calin-Jagemans say the “We’re fairly confident that sea slug is an ideal candidate for this is the first work to show that tracking memories because the genetic changes evoked by learngenetic makeup is far simpler ing can outlast recall,” Bob Calin-Jageman, than that of humans or more sophisticated professor of psychology and director of animals. Aplysia californica’s nervous sysDominican’s neuroscience program, said tem has about 10,000 neurons, while humans in a statement announcing the findings. have roughly 80 billion. This makes the neu“Our research indicates that even as memo-
“It’s so fundamental; it will contribute to our understanding of how all nervous systems work and learn.”
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SLUG MEMORIES: Professor Bob Calin-Jagman shows the sea slugs they use for class on Thursday, July 27, 2017 during a robotics demonstration in Parmer Hall at Dominican University in River Forest. rons easier to isolate and record. Although the research focuses on the memories of sea slugs, the Calin-Jagemans believe it could one day be used to better understand how more complex animals store and discard memories. “It’s so fundamental; it will contribute to our understanding of how all nervous systems work and learn,” Irina Calin-Jageman said, noting that practical applications for their findings could be quite a way down the
road. “Forgetting is something we really don’t understand,” she said. “Most of the scientific research has been on how information gets into the brain, not how it fades. “If we can better understand forgetting, perhaps we can discover breakthrough pharmaceuticals or methods to help slow down the process.” CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
D90 science scores decrease, reveal opportunity gap in 2017 Schools working on equity model to raise minority scores By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
Although River Forest District 90 schools continued to widely outperform the state in the Illinois Science Assessment exam in 2017, fifth- and eighth-graders’ scores decreased year over year and also revealed a gap in black, brown, low-income and special education students’ performance. “They did decrease slightly, they did for the state too, so typically when you see both dip then it’s not so much a cause for concern,” said Alison Hawley, D90’s director of curriculum and instruction. “Your test scores are going to bounce a little bit year over year, so we’ll see what 2018 brings. You really want multiple years of data to com-
pare any trends.” But Hawley said the district is working on a new model to raise science scores for minority and special education students. In 2017, 77 percent of D90 eighth-graders tested as proficient in the state test, compared to 86 percent of students who met science standards the year before. Eighty percent of fifth graders tested as proficient, compared to 83 percent of students who passed the test in 2016. D90 students continued to outperform the state average of 54 percent of fifth graders who passed the test, and 58 percent of eighth graders who tested as proficient in 2017. The state-mandated Illinois Science Assessment is administered in the spring to all fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high-school students taking their first biology course. In 2017 in D90 just 44 percent of fifth grade students receiving an individualized education program (IEP) met state science standards in 2017, whereas 85 percent of non-special education students passed the test. Only
53 percent of low-income students—ie. those receiving free or reduced-price lunch—met state science standards, while 83 percent of non-low-income students passed the test. Eighty-three percent of white fifth graders tested as proficient in science in 2017, compared to 58 percent of black and 78 percent of Hispanic students who met state science standards that year. In eighth grade, 42 percent of students with IEPs met state science standards, while 84 percent of non-special education students tested as proficient. Nearly 82 percent of white eighth graders met state science standards, while just 38 percent of black eighth graders and 68 percent of Hispanic students the same age tested as proficient. Fifty percent of low-income students tested as proficient, compared to 80 percent of nonlow-income students. Hawley said the district is working with outside data consultant Phil Earvolino to develop a model to address the minority achievement gap in this area. She said the
model will address student learning over the next two years and “we’re getting very close” to finishing. “We’re developing goals and measures to track student growth and achievement over time, and identify opportunity gaps or education barriers that have a potential to impede or impact student learning,” Hawley said. She said the model will address students of all racial, income and individualized education program sub-groups. The district also works with the National Equity Project, an education reform agency, to address opportunity gaps. Hawley said D90 will mail individual 2017 scores to parents by the end of the week. Scores can also be viewed online at www. isbe.net/ISA. Because this is just students’ second time taking the test, science scores will not be posted on the Illinois Report Card. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
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River Forest lends itself $500,000 to fix streets
The money will primarily be used for repaving, resurfacing streets By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
River Forest trustees approved a motion to issue $500,000 in bonds to fund public infrastructure projects at a public hearing on Feb. 16. Final approval of the two-year loan from the village’s general fund is expected next week. “This is primarily for street resurfacing,” said Village Administrator Eric Palm, later adding: “We’re going to use this to basically continue our street improvement program, resurfacing program on more of a constant basis.” While technically a bond issuance, the money will be lent from the village’s general fund and will be paid back over the next two years through property taxes. The bonds will carry an interest payment that the village government will repay to the general fund. As a non-home-rule community, River Forest is limited by the state of Illinois in how much money it can borrow at any one time. “The nice part about doing a two-year note instead of a five and 10 year bond, we’re pro-
viding ourselves a lot of flexibility with our finances,” Palm said. “So, for two years, if some major project comes up or we want to issue a large amount of debt, we have that larger amount of debt. We will have the ability to do that.” Palm said part of Chicago Avenue was resurfaced in 2017, and a portion of the new $500,000 loan will go toward continuing work on Chicago Avenue. Most street improvements are paid through the village’s motor fuel tax, which is distributed to municipalities by the state based on population. According to the village’s fiscal 2018 budget, the street improvement program includes grid, patch, overlay and minor curb replacement work on: Vine Street from Thatcher Avenue to Keystone Avenue; Hawthorne Avenue from Franklin Street to Lathrop Avenue; Franklin Street from Oak Avenue to Lake Street; Ashland Avenue from Chicago Avenue to Oak Avenue; and William Street and Clinton Place from Oak Avenue to Quick Avenue. “This past year the amount of bonds that we had within our debt service extension base was fully paid, and so now we have that amount fully available to us” again, Palm said, later adding: Then, “at the end of the two years, we’ll be back and having another discussion” about issuing more bonds.
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SMOOTH OPERATOR: Road Builders smoothes concrete into curbs along Roosevelt Road. River Forest has a AAA-bond rating by Standard & Poors, the highest distinction the rating agency issues. In 2016, the Government and Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada also honored the village with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, a prestigious and difficult achievement that highlights budgetary excellence in policy and financial
plans, and operations and communications. “I like the two-year plan, it doesn’t shackle the future with what we decide today, maybe it’s a lesson Springfield should learn,” Trustee Michael Gibbs said. Trustees are expected to approve the bond ordinance at a village board meeting on Feb. 26. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
at Concordia University Chicago Music Concerts
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Wind Symphony Home Concert March 16 at 8 p.m., Chapel Kapelle Home Concert March 17 at 7:30 p.m., Chapel Music Department Information: 708-209-3060
Man of La Mancha - Book by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion Directed by Stephanie Stroud | April 13 - 22 Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park Tickets: ManchaCUC.brownpapertickets.com
Ferguson Art Gallery Graduating Senior Art Show | March 26 - May 5 Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ferguson Gallery is located in Kretzmann Hall
Event details are subject to change. Unless noted, all events take place at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St., River Forest. Visit CUChicago.edu
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Threading the needle
New yarn shop takes place of controversial Fiberista Club By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
Dye Hard Yarns – it’s a fitting name for a store in downtown Oak Park that refuses to be anything other than a knitting supply shop. And “Dye Hard” might just be the mantra for its new owners Chastity Dunlap and Tracy Ricker. That’s because last summer the former owner, Jeffrey “Hunter” Couto, who ran the shop at 1107 Westgate under the name Fiberista Club, found himself embroiled in controversy after it was revealed he had stolen tens of thousands of dollars in knitting designs for his online clubs. Those designs that were used without the designers’ approval or compensation were sent out to hundreds of club members every month for roughly a year and a half. Couto should have paid the designers roughly $3 to $8 per design, but many never knew their creations were even used. That scandal ultimately led to Couto spending thousands to pay back angry designers across the globe and mediating through the Illinois Attorney General’s office with members of his online clubs who were sold stolen goods. Last October, Couto announced that he was closing the store and online knitting clubs.
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Tax withholding error from page 1 while completing his or her tax return and brought it to their attention. Evans wrote in another letter to staff that administrators are working to figure out if the district’s financial software provider, Reading, Penn.-based Alio, notified D97 officials about the rate change, “which is our standard operating procedure, and who from the district received it.” Representatives from Alio could not be reached on Monday evening. “What has further complicated this issue is the fact that this type of rate change is usually issued in January,” Evans added, “not July. As a result, the prospect or possibility of a rate change was not something we were monitoring at the time it occurred.” In her letters to staff, Evans assured employees that they would “not lose money because of this situation,” will not be penalized and that the situation “will not impact the process [employees] use for filing your state tax return — i.e., you will not need to provide any additional forms or documentation.” Employees will, however, be penalized if
Now, one of Couto’s former employees and her new business partner have purchased Couto’s remaining inventory and re-opened the business as Dye Hard Yarns. Dunlap, the former Fiberista employee and new co-owner, said in a telephone interview that Couto no longer has anything to do with the store and that she and Ricker have worked to make whole the club members Couto never refunded. Dunlap said when she and Ricker purchased the remaining inventory, the deal entailed Couto using those funds to pay back club members who had subscribed to Fiberista’s online knitting clubs. “We very much insisted that the once we purchased the inventory that the money would go to the customers that were owed it,” Dunlap said. She emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust with customers. “We love the people and we’re so excited to be able to have this opportunity and to keep the doors open,” she said. Ricker, who said she is still working a part-time job while embarking on the venture, said she became a big fan of the shop after moving back to her hometown of Oak Park from Portland in 2015. “I basically ended up going to Fiberista Club and that’s how I met Chastity; we became friends and she’s amazing,” she said.
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A NEW YARN: Chastity Dunlap, left, and Tracy Ricker, the new owners of Dye Hard Yarns in downtown Oak Park. She said that when the Fiberista Club scandal broke last summer it soon became clear that the shop was going to fail. “(Chastity and I) talked and we decided we’re going to do this,” she said. She said Dye Hard Yarns is more than a store; it’s a community. “The people who come in there are so nice and so amazing, and I don’t want to see that go away,” Ricker said. “My hope right now is to do what I can to get this place on the right
footing as we get started.” She reiterated that Couto is no longer affiliated with the store in any way. Dye Hard already has established an online presence through a new website (www. dyehardyarns.com). Dunlap and Ricker say they’re focusing on the brick-and-mortar operation for now, but they hope to eventually start their own monthly subscription club. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
they don’t submit their tax retion of a working environment turns by the filing deadline. that has become a “miserable Evans said that the number of place for people to work” and checks that were affected by the has thrown in sharp relief a error varies depending on how growing divide between faculty often employees are paid. The erand staff, on one side, and “very ror affected 13 checks issued to highly paid” administrators on year-round employees, 10 checks the other. issued to 10-month employees “Hundreds of thousands [of and 9 checks issues to 9-month dollars] are spent on people to employees. direct District 97,” one faculty Evans apologized “not only for member complained, echoing the error that was made, but also the complaints of several others the way in which it was comwho submitted their statements municated to you. While I canby way of text message because not fix the mistake, I will make they feared their district emails sure that the necessary steps are were monitored. taken to ensure it does not hap“Stress is at a high, morale at pen again.” a new low,” texted another nonAmong those correctives, Evadministrative employee. “Comans listed included making sure munication and clarity is nonexistent.” that “all future notifications The withholding error is the are directed to multiple staff second time in less than a year members within the [business] that the district has been scramdepartment,” facilitating more DR. ALICIA EVANS bling to fix a major financial training for payroll staff and D97’s assistant superintendent mistake. Last June, the district participating “in Alio user meetfor finance and operations learned from Oak Park Townings to keep current with payship Assessor Ali ElSaffar about roll best practices, updates and an unanticipated $2.6 million in changes.” Despite the apology, however, some em- additional property tax revenue in the wake ployees, who insisted on anonymity, said of a 1-percent limiting rate increase referenthat the error was just the latest illustra- dum — one of two referenda that passed last
April. The district had only asked taxpayers for $13.3 million. At the time, district officials said that the extra taxpayer money was due to “an unexpected increase in the equalization factor that happened after the D97 school board approved the 2016 levy and finalized the size of the two April referenda. ElSaffar explained at the time that the unanticipated revenue may have been avoided if the district caught the discrepancy in the draft tax reports that the Cook County Clerk’s office sends to taxing bodies before releasing final reports. “There were opportunities to learn about this earlier and for whatever reason they didn’t,” ElSaffar said last year, adding that he didn’t think the district acted in bad faith. He also attributed the revenue bump, in part, to the way that taxing bodies often “are acting in the dark” as to what EAV will be when they approve their annual levies. The continued fallout from this most recent financial glitch could be the burden of someone else come June, when Evans is scheduled to leave her current position at D97 to work as the superintendent of business and operations at Rich Township High Schools in Matteson. Evans announced her resignation late last year. In December, D97 Supt. Carol Kelley said that the search for Evans’ replacement had already started. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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OPRF facilities committee ready to lay out the challenges
By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Ahead of a series of community meetings, the first of which is scheduled on Feb. 27, leaders of Imagine OPRF — the committee established last year to create long-term facilities plan for Oak Park and River Forest — shared their thoughts on the work that the 40-member group has conducted so far. During an interview on Feb. 15, the committee’s co-chairs, Lynn Kamenitsa and Mike Poirier, repeatedly pointed out that the group’s guiding philosophy so far has been to focus on needs, not solutions. “At the very first meeting, all of us wanted to talk about our solutions and ideas,” said Kamenitsa. “We as a team though, have gotten very disciplined about not talking about solutions. We are talking about what the current issues are and what needs to be solved in a master plan — but not how.” The amount of work the co-chairs are doing and the frequency of their extended visits to the school is reflected in the ID badges that mark the pair as semi-permanent fixtures and give them the power to enter and leave the high school without having to be processed at the entrance. And the badge is well-used. The two retirees each estimate that they probably spend at least 35 to 40 hours a week walking the campus, listening to students and staff, and observing what a massive, aging, but still active, structure sounds like. Both of the leaders, however, were quick to displace the attention from them to their team of volunteers, who collectively have amassed untold hours studying how the building’s space affects students’ experiences. “We asked students about what spaces work for them, what spaces don’t work for
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accommodate the program’s needs. Committee members also found that the high school campus, which underwent its last major renovation in the 1960s, needs to be updated to accommodate a population of special needs students and resources that weren’t imaginable 50 years ago. Ditto for bathrooms and locker rooms sensitive to the needs of LGBTQ students. Ditto for handicapped students. Kamenitsa and Poirier said that the committee will hold three public meetings in February, April and May to solicit public feedback ahead of presenting a draft masters facilities plan to the D200 school board possibly in June. The committee could stay in place at least up until next fall. The first Imagine OPRF public meeting, where the committee will discuss some conclusions of its findings, is scheduled to take place on Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at OPRF, 201 N. Scoville Ave. Two more meetings, held to discuss possible options, will take place on April 16 and May 21. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com
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OPRF lays out emergency protocols after Fla. shooting By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
The Feb. 14 shooting at Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Fla., where a semi-automatic-toting 19-year-old killed 17 people, prompted Oak Park and River Forest High School principal Nathaniel Rouse to release a statement outlining a range of safety protocols the high school has in place in the event of an emergency — a gesture that has been repeated in school districts across the country. Rouse said that there is a school resource officer (SRO), who is a member of the Oak Park Police Department, working at the school each day during school hours. In addition, each student is assigned a Pupil Sup-
port Services team — which includes a counselor, a student intervention director and a social worker — that does regular check-ins with troubled students, whose social media “feedback” is also monitored and reviewed. The school’s emergency response plans, Rouse added, can be seen in each classroom and office. The plan includes directions for evacuating the building and safely complying with various protocols, such as hard and soft lockdowns, in case of emergencies. In the event of an active shooter, the campus would “immediately go on hard lockdown, with all movement throughout the building ceasing and everyone remaining in place in locked classrooms and workspaces,” Rouse explained. The principal also stressed that all class-
rooms have doors that shut automatically and lock by default, and that are typically locked during class periods. Those classrooms also have red backpacks that include 21 emergency supplies, such as flashlights, water, first aid kits and toilet paper. And in the mornings, “students are permitted to enter the building only at three designated entrances, which are monitored by security staff. All other entrances are locked and require a swipe card for entrance.” In order to enter the building during school hours, visitors are required to check in with security personnel at the main entrance desk and present ID cards that are then processed through an electronic database before they’re buzzed into the main lobby. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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BERGHAUS ORGANS Pipe healers from page 1 “I started out on the playing side,” he said during a recent interview. “I’ve been a nut about the organ since I was 13. They say, ‘Once you get bit by the organ bug, you’re done.’ It never stops. My father’s an organist, too, so I guess it’s always been in the family.” Oblander has worked at Berghaus for roughly a decade. He said the position allows him to merge his passion for playing with his passion for the instrument’s construction and design. “Organs have the most extremes of frequency and sound and color of almost any instrument. When you think about it, the organ was the first original synthesizer in that you’re layering different elements controlled by one person,” he said. “This job is a marriage of the playing and the building sides, which is nice.” And the hospital analogy is not far off. One day last month, Steven Hoover, a tonal finisher and reed specialist with Berghaus, was testing some flue pipes — the long, narrow, whistle-shaped devices that comprise roughly 90 percent of the pipes on a standard organ. Hoover, sounding like an anatomist, said that air enters from the pipe’s chest and passes through its toe, foot and lips. The
frequency of the air coursing through the congregant, said at the time. flue is determined by the pipe’s length. When Oak Park’s Ascension Catholic Kevin Chunko, who was testing some Church, 808 S. East Ave., decided that it reeds, which make up roughly 10 percent was time to replace their 1929 Kilgen organ, of an organ’s pipes, said that his love affair “parishioners and friends donated over with the instrument (he has bachelor’s, $300,000 with the remaining funds coming master’s degrees, and “most of a doctorate,” from bequests, choral concerts and proceeds in organ studies) is dictated by from two choir compact disks,” the “humanness and liveliness” accoding to the church’s website. of the wind that produces an Berghaus installed organ’s distinct sound. Ascension’s three-manual, 40“No two organs sound alike,” rank organ in the fall of 2004 after several years of fundraising and said Jean O’Brien, the company’s nearly 1,500 CD’s sold. vice president. “They’re like Kelly Monette, a former Oak people.” Park resident and an operations Very important people from manager for the company, Oblander’s perspective, since has had a hand in installing their presence is often so central and maintaining Berghaus to the churches whose rituals organs all over the country. and ceremonies they’re often The manufacturing process, he built around. said, takes anywhere from a few “They have stories to tell,” months to nearly a year. A typical Oblander said. “The organ we Berghaus organ requires the did in South Bend, there were so skills of roughly a dozen people. many histories that that organ “Everyone has their own got to see. Now, it’s going to see JONATHAN OBLANDER expertise,” he said. “Some of more.” The restoration project for the Musical director at Oak Park’s us are skilled in multiple areas, Good Shepherd Lutheran but by and large, people have organ at St. Paul’s, completed last Church their own specialties. We have to year, cost $450,000 and required cover all of the bases — there’s that workers disassemble some carpentry, welding, low1,900 pipes, transport them to Bellwood and transport them voltage wiring. And we all have back to Indiana to be reinstalled. to be mini engineers in our own way.” “The organ breathes life into the The organs are built in the company’s congregation,” Carol Thie, a St. Paul’s massive warehouse before they’re taken
“They have stories to tell. The organ we did in South Bend, there were so many histories that that organ got to see. Now, it’s going to see more.”
down and shipped to the site where they’ll be installed. Once Monette and his team of builders have finished an organ, it’s Oblander’s job to test the instrument’s sound. The installation process, Monette said, can take several months, and often requires workers uprooting themselves from their families to stay in extended stay suites or hotel rooms. “You become part of a community for a while,” Monette said. “You’re in the church more often than some of their longtime members. You’re in the space, you build this great organ and then you’re out.” Berghaus has been replicating that process since the company was founded by Leonard Berghaus back in 1967. “The company was founded out of my father’s garage,” said Brian Berghaus, who has been president since 2004. He said that the organ maker has been operating out of its current industrial space for roughly 15 years. If it’s up to Berghaus, this organ hospital will be here for as long as there’s a need for the life-like instruments to be birthed and brought back to life. “My wife is in healthcare and she tells me that she thinks she makes a difference, she likes to tell herself that she does — you diagnose, you treat, but you don’t get followup,” Monette said. “With this job you do. You get closure on every single project. There’s a celebration, a dedicatory recital, everyone is happy, but then you have to let them go.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
What does our faith ask us to do about Israel and Palestine? THURSDAY, MARCH 1 at 7pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 at 2:30pm
Kathy Kelly Offer the Ram of Pride Instead
Robert Cohen A Jewish-Christian Journey to Palestinian Solidarity
(from “The Parable of the Old Man and the Young” by Wilfred Owen)
St. Giles Parish Center, McDonough Hall 1101 Columbian Ave., Oak Park
First United Church of Oak Park 848 Lake Street, Oak Park Centennial Hall (lower level)
Reflecting on experiences living in the West Bank and in Gaza during Israeli aerial and ground attacks, Kathy Kelly will consider faith-based challenges to the use of conventional weapons against a civilian population. She’ll also consider Pope Francis’s call for a nuclear free world and a renewed dedication to the works of mercy as opposed to the works of war. Kathy Kelly co-coordinates Voices for Creative Nonviolence (www. vcnv.org), a campaign to end U.S. military and economic warfare.
Cohen is one of the leading dissident Jewish voices on Israel-Palestine in the UK. He spent ten years as a reporter and producer for BBC news and is now part of the corporate communications team for the UK’s larger consumer Co-op. A blogger, Robert Cohen has written that: “Our relationship with the Palestinian people is the greatest challenge facing Jews and Judaism in the 21st century.” Cohen’s talk will be followed by a light meal at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome; bring something to share. Co-sponsored by the Secular Jewish Community and School
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Interfaith Action Group on Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine A community-based group in Oak Park and River Forest working towards peaceful and constructive ways to express our faith and humanist beliefs in confronting the forces of international conflict and social injustice in Israel and Palestine. For more information, please email us at interfaithactiongroup@ gmail.com.
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Snow footprints lead cops to burglar
Oak Park police arrested Marquell Strong, 28, of the 800 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, at 1:40 a.m. in the 1100 block of South Euclid on Feb. 11. Police report that Strong was seen entering a vehicle in 800 block of Fillmore and taking a Panasonic electric shaver and then fleeing westbound on Fillmore. Police tracked the footprints he allegedly left in the snow to the 1100 block of South Euclid, where Strong was found in another vehicle and in possession of the electric shaver. He was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle.
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Chicago man was arrested for retail theft at Target, 1129 Lake St., at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 15. ■ A man between the ages of 30 and 39 took an AT&T prepaid LG Phoenix 3 cell phone off the counter at Walgreens, 6412 Roosevelt Rd., and left the store without paying at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 15. He was last seen headed southbound on Ridgeland. The estimated loss is $64. ■ A woman between the ages of 50 and 60 stole a yellow Hobo Wallet from a woman’s cart at a business in the 400 block of North Harlem Avenue sometime between 4:45
and 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 12. The wallet contained cash, credit cards, insurance cards and identification. The estimated loss is $90. ■ A man between the ages of 30 and 40 bumped into an Oak Park resident near the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and South Boulevard and grabbed the victim’s black canvas shoulder bag, which contained a wallet with cash and miscellaneous credit cards. One of the credit cards was used shortly afterward at a Nordstrom Rack in Chicago. The estimated loss is $522. The thief was described as black, 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, and wearing a black puffy jacket. The incident occurred sometime between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 13. ■ A man stole miscellaneous credit cards, Medicare and insurance cards from a Park Ridge resident’s purse at Mancini’s Italian Bistro, 1111 Lake St., at 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 13. A woman then used the credit cards to purchase gift cards at Target. The estimated loss is $2,171. ■ Someone stole an unattended iPad from the spa desk on the third floor of Fitness Formula Club, 1114 Lake St., sometime between 9 and 10 p.m. on Feb. 8. ■ A Chicago resident who met with a man about selling an iPhone 6 was the
victim of theft at 1:50 p.m. on Feb. 20. The victim met with the offender at Salerno’s Pizza, 7128 W. Roosevelt Rd., and the thief took the phone and fled. The estimated loss is $200. ■ A resident of the Oak Park Arms, 408 S. Oak Park Ave., was the victim of theft sometime between 9 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 8 a.m. on Feb. 10. The thief removed the victim’s room key by unknown means and took a black leather wallet containing identification cars, a debit card and cash. The estimated loss is $56.
Criminal damage to property ■ Someone threw a small landscaping stone and damaged the basement window of a residence in the 700 block of North Linden Avenue, sometime between 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 14. ■ The rear tires to a vehicle were damaged in the 1200 block of North Harlem Avenue sometime between 5 and 10 p.m. on Feb. 10. The estimated loss is $150. Another vehicle in the same block had three tires damaged sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 11.
Burglary
A residence was burglarized in the 200 block of Iowa sometime between 6:30 and 8:40 p.m. on Feb. 14. The burglar entered the residence through a rear window and stole a 42-inch TV, a white leather jewel box containing a Tiffany bracelet and necklace, along with other miscellaneous jewelry. They also ransacked a backpack in the kitchen, a cabinet in the dining room and all the rooms on the second floor. The estimated loss is $3,400.
These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Feb. 5-20, 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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Three armed robberies in three days in Oak Park
At least two of the incidents may be connected By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
Oak Park police have reported three armed robberies between Feb.12 and 14 in Oak Park – all three were committed by offenders wearing black ski masks. Police believe that two of the robberies – both involving two people in a white car – may have been committed by the same offenders. Both robberies took place on Feb. 14. An Oak Park woman was robbed by two men, one she believed was armed with a handgun, at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, in the 400 block of Wisconsin Avenue. The 33-year-old woman told police she was in the middle of a video call on her cell phone and about to enter the courtyard of her apartment building, when she was approached by two men wearing masks. The woman believes one had a handgun, prompting her to drop her purse and keys and retreat to the courtyard. The offenders picked up the purse and then got into a small, white car and head-
ed north on Wisconsin Avenue. Both wore black hooded sweatshirts and black pants. Police believe robbery might have been committed by the same two people who robbed a man at gunpoint on the same day at 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Randolph Street and Harvey Avenue.
That incident also involved a small, white car, possibly a Toyota. The two offenders also wore ski masks, although in that incident they were described as a man and a woman. The 31-year-old male victim was walking westbound on Randolph Street when the two
offenders pulled up to the curb and exited the vehicle. The female offender pointed a gun at the victim, police said, while her partner took the victim’s cell phone and wallet from his pockets. The two then got back in their car and fled eastbound on Randolph. The woman was described as black, 19 to 25 years old, with a thin build. She wore a long, dark T-shirt or skirt and black leggings. The man was described as black, 21 to 26 years old, with a muscular build and wearing a dark jacket and dark pants. Two days prior, on Feb. 12 at 8:10 p.m., two men wearing ski masks robbed a woman in the 900 block of Lake Street. The two offenders pulled up in an older model black Oldsmobile sedan, possibly with a gray top, as the victim was walked along Lake Street. The men exited the vehicle and one displayed a handgun. They demanded her belongings, and the victim complied, handing over her purse and cell phone. The two offenders, who wore dark-colored hoodies and dark pants, then got back in their car and headed eastbound on Lake Street and then and northbound on Kenilworth Avenue. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
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Oak Park artist holds his first exhibit in Forest Park church “Psalm 30 Illustrated” opens at Forest Park Baptist Church on Feb. 24 By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
By day, he’s a security officer who tells you to take your shoes off at the airport. By night, an artist. Michael Thomas, 57, of Oak Park, has spent the past five months painting and preparing for his debut exhibit, “Psalm 30 Illustrated: Watercolors by Michael Thomas,” which opens on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Forest Park Baptist Church, 133 Harlem Ave. The exhibit features 12 small watercolors that illustrate Psalm 30 of the King James Bible, as well as another larger painting, “Proverbial,” an oil that is four feet tall, two feet wide and illustrates pithy biblical proverbs. Thomas will give a talk on the exhibit at 6:30 p.m. that night, and his watercolors will be on display for a month. The event is free to attend. “It’s to bring proverbs, bring the wisdom of the Bible to life, and it does definitely pertain to the life we live now,” he said. “I think bringing the wisdom of the Bible to everyone who comes to it, accepts what Christ has expressed, it fortifies you, gives you inner strength, gives you a way to live life. It also gives you a written morality.” He added: “People need more than ever to decide what is right and wrong. Look at the #metoo movement, we know these things are wrong, and I think if people respond to this morality, I think you would see less of that. There would be a respect for other people.”
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ARTSY:An art piece made by Michael Thomas, right, is seen at Forest Park Baptist Church and on Harlem Avenue.
Thomas describes his art as a fusion between romantic artist William Blake—“He used the ideal Greek human form and he gave it energy and expression,” Thomas said—Russian painter Marc Chagall, whose art has a folksy-storybook quality; and Salvador Dali, the American surrealist famous for painting dripping clocks. He said he chose to illustrate Psalm 30 because it beauti-
fully depicts the inner life of a saved Christian. One verse of Psalm 30 reads, “I will exalt you, Lord,/ for you lifted me out of the depths/ and did not let my enemies gloat over me.” Thomas earned a master’s in fine art from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, although his fascination with religious painting started at a much younger age. Around age 12, he started making his own paintings on pieces of cardboard. His mom later bought him a membership to the Art Institute of Chicago, where he was transfixed by the work of Arthur Dove, who is often considered the first American abstract painter. In high school, Thomas received an “A” in art class, after fusing two big pieces of cardboard together and painting a giant resurrection. Thomas was raised Catholic, although he later became disillusioned with the faith, saying there was too much ritual and not enough reflection. He left the church in his teens. In college, at Northern Illinois University, he met his future wife Judy, who told him about the Baptist faith. He started studying it realized, ‘Wow, this is something that’s clear, God has a path.’ Thomas converted and his art took on a reverential tone. After school he moved to Chicago, and worked first in desktop publishing and later went to a print house. As print business declined, Thomas got a job at the transportation security administration, all the while focusing on raising his family but remembering his passion for art. “Psalm 30 Illustrated” represents his return to the art world. “My focus was on my family during these last 30 years,” Thomas said. “Now I think this art is a way to talk to people and I finally have the time and resources to do it.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
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Erasing the Distance: Dominican, Chapter Two True stories surrounding issues of mental health shared by members of the Dominican community.
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ART BEAT
Can the universe begin again? By DOUG DEUCHLER
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t’s exciting whenever Open Door Theater mounts a dramatic production. Their latest, The Pavilion is about the strained confrontation between two former high school sweethearts at their 20th class reunion, smoothly directed by Jason Gerace. The title refers to a beloved old wooden lakeside dance hall just outside of Pine City, a fictional small town in Minnesota. The plot focuses on the reunion of the high school’s Class of 1998 being held there. As soon as the last dance is over, the aging structure is slated for demolition. Perhaps since time is the major theme here, this symbolizes the fragility of the past. The Pavilion is a three-actor comic and poetic romantic play by Craig Wright, an award-winning television writer who wrote for such TV programs as Six Feet Under. Two of the three characters are Peter and Kari, a couple who were in love during their senior year. Now in their late 30s, they have not seen one another in two decades. The third role is The Narrator who launches the show and morphs into many other reunion-goers as the play moves forward. Rebekah Ward as Kari and Kyle A. Gibson playing Peter, are married in real life. Peter shows up at the reunion clutching a bouquet of flowers meant for Kari, whom he has not seen since 1998. He headed off to college at 17 when Kari got pregnant. Now he’s overwhelmed with the certainty that she is his one big chance for happiness. Peter’s come back home, hoping for a do-over. He knows Kari’s married but he is clearly intent on wooing her. He is convinced he can revive their long-ago relationship. Actor Gibson packs emotion into his low-key dialogue. He knows he has made a mess of all his relationships since Kari and is now emotionally bereft. Ward, as Kari, is still bitter and resentful. She wants nothing to do with Peter, who is a psychologist. Kari has a job in the local bank’s safety deposit vault. Initially she
struggles just to give him the time of day. “For you and me to start over,” Kari tells Peter, “the whole universe would have to begin again.” As the evening progresses, it’s clear Peter is unhappily single while Kari is unhappily married to a dull golf pro she cannot stand. Though this play was first performed in 2000, well before the #Me Too movement, Kari brought to mind the justifiable anger that still burns within many women over callous treatment and negligence by insensitive or selfish men. Is it possible to erase the scars of one’s past? Hannah Toriumi does an amazing job as The Narrator. At first, she seems like she may function as the stage manager does in Our Town. But she has a lot more responsibilities and skill. She helps us keep track of time and the evening’s activities and portrays a variety of other quirky comic classmates who are also at the reunion, such as a minister who is sure men are born with a limited supply of feelings just as women have a set quantity of eggs, and a turkey farmer who is now a suicide hotline worker. Toriumi can switch characters in a single breath. She creates a dozen or so folks who walk in and out of conversations. For too long we see Kari’s bitterness but not what was once lovable about her. At times the plot feels slight and the characters rather generic. But the second act intensifies as the characters’ blood alcohol climbs. The impressive set of the wooden dance hall was designed by Joanna Iwanicha. There is a wide expanse with a performance platform, plus a bank of festive balloons. The expert lighting by Charles Cooper is especially fine. The Pavilion, a comic, poetic play about memory and regret, asks whether you can turn back the clock on love. Playing Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 3 p.m., through March 18 at Open Door Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park. $27; $24, seniors; $15, students. Tickets/more: 708-386-5510, opendoortheater.net/ theatre
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COLDWELL BANKER Oak Park | 7/6 | $1,099,000 Open Sun 12-2 | 210 S Euclid Ave
Oak Park | 3/3 | $949,000 219 Forest Avenue
Oak Park | 7/4 | $875,000 233 N Elmwood Avenue
River Forest | 3/4 | $549,000 1023 Bonnie Brae Place
Berwyn | 7/3 | $319,900 1636 Harvey Avenue
Oak Park | 2/2 | $315,000 1040 S Maple Avenue
Fabulous renovation of spectacular Oak Park Victorian. 7 br, 5.5 ba, fin bsmt w/laundry.
Grand Italianate w/lrg double parlor, den, lrg dining rm, fplc, eat-in kit, 2.5-car gar.
Huge 2-flat! 1st flr unit - 3BRs, 1BA. 2nd unit - 4BRs, 2BAs - master ste duplexed up.
Sunny & spacious 3 br, 2+ ba 2-story brick home on generous lot. 2-car gar + extra prkg.
3 levels of spacious living, just rehabbed w/beautiful finishes! 7 br, 3 ba. Basement.
Fantastic 2 br, 1.5 ba 2-story gem across from Maple Park in a beautiful neighborhood.
Oak Park | 2/2 | $309,000 515 N Harlem Avenue 201
Elmwood Park | 3/2 | $269,000 3041 N 78th Court
Berwyn | 3/2 | $259,900 3600 Cuyler Avenue
Berwyn | 2/2 | $219,000 3135 Harvey Avenue
Hillside | 3/2 | $194,900 5154 Washington Street
Westchester | 3/2 | $184,900 630 Newcastle Avenue
Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo in unbeatable location! 2 prkg spaces: 1 in heated gar, 1 outside.
Storybook brick 3 br, 2 ba on ovrszd lot. Liv rm w/bay windows. Large LL. Fam rm & more.
South Berwyn! Walk to Metra from this 3 br, 2 ba brick 1.5- story home. On a corner lot.
Sweet 2 br, 2 ba home nestled on a quiet, private block in south Berwyn. Heated garage.
Move right in. 3 br, 2 ba. Newer roof, water heater, air and more. Sunny & bright kitchen.
Large home w/a ton of potential! 3 br, 1.5 ba home. Big back yard. Bsmt. 2-car garage.
Maywood | 3/2 | $170,000 223 N 3rd Avenue
Oak Park | 1/1 | $149,000 130 Home Avenue 3D
Oak Park | 1/1 | $145,000 336 S Maple Avenue 3B
Oak Park | 1/1 | $142,900 242 1/2 South Maple Avenue 2S
Oak Park | 1/2 | $130,000 922 N Boulevard 303
Maywood | 4/2 | $119,900 1827 S 7th Avenue
Spacious 3 br, 1.5 ba home w/2,000+ sq ft of living space. Full bsmt. Fenced back yard.
Park views & superb location make this fully updated 1 br vintage unit the absolute best!
Enjoy city-living convenience in a charming village atmosphere! Vintage top-floor unit.
1 br condo facing west in wellmaintained building. Overlooks landscaped courtyard. W/d.
1 br, 1.5 ba SW corner unit w/double closets in master. Bldg has pool & rooftop deck.
Nice 4 br brick bungalow w/formal din rm, enclosed sun rm, side drive, fenced in yard.
Riverside | 5/3 | $799,000 286 Gatesby Road
Oak Park | 5/3 | $530,000 838 Clinton Avenue
Berwyn | 4/3 | $355,000 1815 Scoville Avenue
Berwyn | 4/3 | $279,999 2114 Clinton Avenue
Berwyn | 3/2 | $227,900 2847 Harvey Avenue
Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $165,000 2146 N 72nd Court 1
Wonderful updates in this gorgeous 5 br, 3 ba. Well-designed addition. Stunning kitchen.
5 br, 2.5 ba home w/great light from the south & nice-sized open space. Bsmt rec rm.
Gorgeous, well-kept 4 br, 3 ba brick Berwyn bungalow. Full basement. Fully finished attic.
Classic, large 4 br, 3 ba Berwyn bungalow. Liv rm w/fplc. Spacious kit. Hdwd flrs. Bsmt.
3 br, 1.5 ba brick ranch w/newly remod kit & ba. Newer a/c, furnace, hot water tank.
Bright 2 br, 2 ba unit. Juliet balc. Granite/SS kit. Hdwd flrs. In-unit laundry. Conv loc.
Elmwood Park | 4/5 | $699,900 1818 N 78th Avenue
Elmwood Park | 3/4 | $425,000 2201 N 77th Avenue
Westchester | 2/3 | $309,000 11440 Enterprise Drive
Westchester | 3/3 | $272,000 1307 Newcastle Avenue
Berwyn | 3/2 | $210,000 3742 Wisconsin Avenue
Oak Park | 1/1 | $66,000 824 N Austin Boulevard 2SE
4 br, 3+2 ba home w/open floor plan, great rm, fplc, granite/ss kit & Braz cherry wd flrs.
3 br, 2+2 ba, maple staircase & flrs, granite kit, master whirlpool, fin bsmt & 2-car gar.
1,436 sq ft TH for rent or sale near Oak Brook and LaGrange in Westchester. 2 br, 2.5 ba.
Spacious 3 br, 2.5 ba Georgian in the heart of Westchester. Close to parks and the pool.
Spacious 3 br, 2 ba brick bungalow w/large unfinished attic, decorative fplc, hdwd floors.
Spacious 1 bedroom condo with parking. This condo has a large comfortable living room.
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Tracking 2017’s top home sales From historic landmarks, to stunning rehabs to new construction
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ooking back on the year that was, Wednesday Journal Homes has covered a variety of topics from Wright Plus beauties to old home renovations, but a favorite topic is always high-end homes. The most expensive sales of 2017 in Oak Park and River Forest highlight a range of distinctive homes from historic landmarks, stunning rehabs and high-end condos hitting the market in both villages. During 2017, according to John Lawrence, managing broker of Weichert Nickel Group in Oak Park and 2016-18 president of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, Oak Park notched an identical 457 single-family homes sales and 457 attached homes sales. The most expensive house sold in Oak Park was 214 S. Euclid Ave., an art moderne design originally listed in 2016 for $1,450,000. The home closed in April of 2017 with a sales price of $1,240,000 (featured in the Wednesday Journal on Oct. 4, 2016. (http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/10-4-2016/ Where-moderne-meets-modern/.) See TOP HOUSES on page 20
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TOP HOUSE: The River Forest house at 918 Franklin Ave. (top and above) was the most expensive local home sale at $1,875,000 during 2017.
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OAK PARK Single-family homes 214 S. Euclid Ave. 210 Home Ave. 1122 N. East Ave. 1005 N. Kenilworth Ave. 835 Columbian Ave.
$1,240,000 $1,175,000 $1,132,500 $1,050,000 $995,000
Attached housing
835 Columbian Ave., Oak Park
(all at Maple Place)
1133 Chicago Ave., 5W 1133 Chicago Ave., 5E 1133 Chicago Ave., 4N 1133 Chicago Ave., 3N 1133 Chicago Ave., 4E
$837,886 $835,774 $823,896 $764,962 $764,035 1133 Chicago Ave., Oak Park
214 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park
TOP HOUSES from page 19 Oak Park’s most expensive condominium sales were all in the newly constructed Maple Place development on Chicago Avenue, which was move-in ready during the summer of 2017. In River Forest, according to Lawrence, single-family homes tipped the scales at 136 closed sales, with 82 attached home sales in 2017. The largest price tag was on 918 Franklin Ave., a five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home originally built by the Buurma Home Builders in 1968 on a 96-by-184-foot lot. The home sold for $700,000 in October 2015 and was gut-rehabbed before it was listed in July 2017 for $2,100,000. It closed for a sales price of $1,875,000 on October 13, 2017. Four of River Forest’s top condominium sales came in the newly-built Promenade complex on the former site of Hines Lumber (featured in the Wednesday Journal on March 1, 2016. (http://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/3-1-2016/The-Promenade:-Hines-Lumber reinvented/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_ medium=RSS&utm_source=RSS.)
210 Home Ave., Oak Park
1005 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak
RIVER FOREST Single-family homes
619 Jackson Ave., River Forest
918 Franklin Ave. 619 Jackson Ave. 946 Ashland Ave. 711 Jackson Ave. 530 William St.
$1,875,000 $1,785,000 $1,700,000 $1,475,000 $1,287,500
Attached housing
1 Gale Ave., River Forest
(3 at The Promenade on Forest Ave.*) 1 Gale Ave., 5A 19 Forest Ave., 8A* 5 Forest Ave., 14A* 17 Forest Ave., 20C* 435 William St., 203 711 Jackson Ave., River Forest
530 William St., River Forest
1122 N. East Ave., Oak Park
946 Ashland Ave., River Forest
$581,750 $559,000 $559,000 $551,370 $518,000 435 William St., River Forest
Promenade on Forest Ave., River Forest
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THIS HOUSE JUST SIZZLES! Everything has been done for you. From the upscale kitchen to the Family Room overlooking the yard, this house has it all. Master bath, set up for second floor laundry, large bedrooms, brick pavers, whole house generator, stainless kitchen. ...................................................................................$749,500
STUNNING BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR with 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths on one of River Forest’s most private streets. This house has everything you need. Fabulous family room, large eat-in gourmet kitchen, a truly amazing basement with a full spectacular wet bar. A must see! ............................................................................. $1,049,000
UPDATED VICTORIAN with 5 Bedrooms, 4-1/2 Baths overlooking Thatcher Woods. Besides the first floor having space for everyone in the LR/DR/Parlour, there is also a third level with BR, & full BA, and the LL has a large fin rec rm. Wrap around porch, two story, 4 car garage. ....................................................................................$885,000
BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE completely rehabbed with the highest quality craftsmanship throughout. Open kitchen with SS appliances, maple cabs and granite counters. Four bedroom, two full baths; bedroom on first fl can be office or in-law. Professionally landscaped back yard. ........................................................... $499,000
344 KEYSTONE • RIVER FOREST
1143 S GROVE • OAK PARK
821 N EUCLID • OAK PARK
1426 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST
LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! A one of a kind house with 7BRs, 3BAs, new hardwood floors, custom stain glass windows, eat-in kitchen. Meticulously preserved original features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House! ....................................................................... $1,650,000
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
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. .......... ................................................................................................. $799,000
RIVER FOREST HOMES
1047 KEYSTONE • RIVER FOREST
320 ASHLAND • RIVER FOREST
STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. ...........................................$549,000 PRICE REDUCED BEAUTIFUL BRICK TRI-LEVEL HOME nestled in the heart of the Oak Park’s Gunderson Historic district. Great layout with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Family room in lower level plus Sub-basement. Beautiful new cherry wood floors throughout. Two car garage. ..........$440,000
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 GRACIOUS FRENCH PROVINCIAL, four bedroom, 3.1 bath home. This beautiful home will not disappoint you! Beautiful kitchen, elegant, sundrenched LR & DR, 1st fl fam room and breakfast room. Finished LL, and unfinished attic available for further expansion. ...................................... $999,000 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 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 3 LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY offers 3800+ sq/ft of living! Open concept on first floor. Second floor features four spacious bedrooms & a sunroom overlooking backyard. Third floor has great room w/separate guest BR and workout room. Finished basement.....................................................$600,000
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VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on beautiful corner lot. The home suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic fam rm that opens to kitchen. Expansive LR with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, and storage. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. .............................................................................. $629,000
OAK PARK HOMES
UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the FLW district of OP! Meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full/2 half BA property offers exquisite details, refined finishes that boast timeless materials and custom millwork. A showcase home!..$1,875,000
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
RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Updated bathroom.......................................$85,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Eat-in kitchen........................................................$169,500 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Generous closet space ................................$124,500 NEW LISTING FOREST PARK 2BR, 2BA...........................................$185,000
THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Bright, sunny north east lot located in Horace Mann School District. Freshly painted walls, refinished hardwood floors, over sized Master Bedroom with room for multiple seating arrangements. Beautiful gardening surrounds the home....................................................................$659,000
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2626 Euclid Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $284,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1223 N. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 107 Le Moyne Pkwy, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $348,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2
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46 Park Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $369,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30-1:30 1116 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $409,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1179 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1224 N. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 735 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 533 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $609,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1213 Edmer Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$610,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 545 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1200 Belleforte Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 535 Carpenter Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $679,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 730 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 223 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $885,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 938 Monroe Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $978,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 618 Thatcher Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $995,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1451 Keystone Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,049,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
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210 S. Euclid, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,099,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
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419 Wisconsin Ave. UNIT 3W, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 Chicago Ave. UNIT 2SW, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
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641 S. Maple Ave. UNIT E, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $384,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 413 Wisconsin Ave. UNIT D, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $458,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 15 Forest Ave. UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $544,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 15 Forest Ave. UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $554,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1
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$1,399,000
Surrounded by multi-million dollar estates on one of River Forest’s premier blocks this impressive 5 bedroom 3 ½ bath home features an open floorplan with large eat-in gourmet kitchen and den that overlooks the beautiful in ground pool. Attached garage so much more. This home is not to be missed!
Sheila Price - ID# 09852910 NEW LISTING
Oak Park
$1,499,900
EE Roberts masterpiece, 4+1 BR, 4.1 BA, Prairie elements, many original details, beautiful kitchen and an additional approx 2,000sqft on lower level. Patricia McGowan - ID# 09828591
Oak Park
$679,000
5 BR, 2.1 BA Victorian was the original golf course clubhouse circa 1890. Interior updated with Chef’s kit, 2nd flr BA, stm shower, finished 3rd flr. full BA. Cathy Yanda, Steve Green - ID# 09816328
NEW LISTING
Oak Park
$500,000
One of a kind Hulbert built 4 BR, 1.1 BA, gas fireplace, formal DR, French doors, walk up attic, remodeled kitchen, many replaced windows and much more! Ann Keeney - ID# 09859570
Oak Park
$1,450,000
Oak Park
$649,000
4 BR, 3 BA filled with vintage character, modern amenities, gracious foyer, formal DR, leaded glass, sunroom, family room, spacious kitchen and finished lower level. David Stanger - ID# 09854013
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2pm 413 WISCONSIN AVE #D
Oak Park
$458,000
4 BR, 2.1 BA, double master townhome! Open floor plan, 3rd flr master suite with vaulted ceiling, skylights and a lower level w/ mud room, access to home’s grill patio! Steve Scheuring - ID# 09837097
NEW PRICE
$375,000
Wonderfully maintained 2 bed, 2 bath brick ranch home. Newly refinished hardwood floors, lower level large family room with a spa bath and walk-in sauna, 3 season porch and 2 car garage + 1 space. Saretta Joyner - ID# 09791655
Lyons
1133 W Chicago Ave, Oak Park
River Forest
$1,149,000
Vintage 5 BR, 3.1 BA farmhouse, all of the modern upgrades for today’s living ! Gracious living space, top of line finishes, New roof in ‘17 and New garage in ‘15! Kara Keller - ID#09816194
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3pm 1213 EDMER AVE
Oak Park
$610,000
5 BR, 4 BA Octagon Bungalow, all of the original charm and craftsmanship. Huge finished basement with full bathroom for guests. Great Oak Park home! Steven Green - ID# 09826859
$409,000
4 bed, 2.1 Victoria Farmhouse updated throughout. Finished basement with family rm, rec rm, full bath, fenced yard, paver patio, many more improvements! Bethanny Alexander – ID# 09851583
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$342,000
Brick 4-Flat, additional 1 BR garden unit. Refinished hdwd flrs, some updates, some newer kitchens with granite counters, wood cabs, Thermopane windows, 2.5 car garage, newer roof. Nicole Ramos – ID# 09761191
Elmwood Park
$319,000
Well maintained 3 BR, 2.1 BA. Beautiful architectural details, limestone surround fireplace, rec rm, full basement and bed/ bath suite above the attached garage. James Gillespie, Mike Lennox – ID# 09736074
$978,000
5 BR, 4.1 BA brick Burma-Style, brick wood-burn fireplace, Cook’s kitchen, master suite, lush master BA, bsmnt with bath, zoned HVAC, new garage & more! Steve Scheuring - ID# 09836231
River Forest
Oak Park
$609,000
Hulbert designed 5 BR, 2 BA Prairie inflncd, stunning arch. details, Art Glass, WBFP, beamed ceilings, master suite, amazing kitchen and much more! Anne Ferri – ID# 09833275
Oak Park
$399,000
Perfect fit with this 4 BR, 2 BA brick Ranch on oversized lot. Spacious family rm, large bsmnt with finished rec rm, WBFP, 2. garage in great location! Vanessa Willy – ID# 09815766
NEW LISTING
$309,900
Fantastic 3 bed, 3 bath brick bungalow with large master bedroom suite, eat in kitchen, large and clean basement. MANY recent improvements and is ready for new owners. Patricia McGowan – ID# 09757090
$389,000
Spacious, bright 2 BR, 2.1 BA townhome feat hdwd flrs, fireplace, French doors, master suite, tray ceiling, balcony, deck, 2 card garage and 2 additional spaces.
Oak Park
$699,000
5 BR, 2.1 BA features grand staircase, great flow and open space, fireplace, updated eat-in kitchen and great third level that would make a royal master suite ! Lisa Andreoli, Meredith Conn - ID# 09831128
Oak Park
$519,000
Amazing space with vintage charm in this 4+1 BR, 3 BA with leaded windows, built-in book cases, french drs, oak flrs, family rm master suite, more updates! Patricia McGowan - ID# 09720855
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-1:30pm 641 S MAPLE AVE #E
Oak Park
$384,900
Celeste Duignan, Vanessa Willey – ID# 09852051
3 BR, 2.2 BA townhome built in ‘02. Spacious kitchen, balcony, open living space, fam rm, master suite, flexible top flr space, vaulted ceiling, private deck. Patricia McGowan – ID# 09831784
NEW PRICE
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-3:30pm 1223 N HUMPHREY AVE
Oak Park
$599,900
Classic OP Style in this Craftsman Influenced 3 BR, 2 BA Bungalow. Stained glass windows, fireplace, beamed ceiling, open kitchen and MORE! Mary Carlin - ID# 09858079
Oak Park
NEW PRICE
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2:30-4pm 1224 N RIDGELAND AVE
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Oak Park
$865,000
3 BR, 2.2 BA brick Burma checks all the boxes! Close to everything, surrounded by wonderful neighbors and flanked by mature trees on all sides. Kara Keller - ID# 09805028
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3pm 533 S KENILWORTH AVE
NEW LISTING
Forest Park
Patricia McGowan - ID# 09791512 NEW LISTING
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-4pm 938 MONROE AVE
River Forest
$699,900
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.
Mary Carlin – ID# 09849282
NEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
$719,000
Elegant and Spacious 4 bed, 2.1 bath Side Entry Colonial with Spanish tile roof, coved plaster ceilings in oversized living room that includes stately fireplace. Enjoy the spa style master suite, finished lower level, paver patio, oversize fenced yard, gorgeous kitchen, breakfast room and many more improvements.
NEW LISTING
Federal-Style 4 BR, 3.2 BA underwent complete renovation in ‘14. A timeless estate, perfect mix of contemporary design and modern amenities. Steve Scheuring - ID# 09836268
OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN. 1-3pm 535 CARPENTER AVE
OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2
1204 N Grove Ave , Oak Park
NEW PRICE
Oak Park
FEATURED LISTING
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Oak Park
$139,000
Rise above it all in this 1 BR, 6th flr unit, large, south facing balcony, open floor plan. Indoor garage parking, convenient location and well managed elevator with low assessments and taxes. Ann Keeney – ID # 09821863
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Oak Park
$139,000
Freshly painted and recently updated 2 bedroom unit with all new blinds, kitchen backsplash, Corian counter-top and floor, stainless steel refrigerator and range and parking space. Vivian Jones – ID# 09853263
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ELEGANT ESTATE HOME in central Oak Park. Many unique features: library/ den with built-in bar and humidors, original elevator, servants wing, walk-out balconies, and more! Beautifully updated kitchen and BAs. Master suite has separate dressing room and attached BA. 1st flr Laundry located with additional hook up on 2nd floor. Fall in love!
OPEN SUNDAY 12-2PM 514 N Marion St., Oak Park 4 BR, 3.5 BA • $735,000 BEST OF ALL WORLDS just 3 blocks to Downtown Oak Park. Warm, comfortable, move in ready and beautifully updated in 2013 after gut rehab in 2004. Classic exterior, modern mechanicals, set on an extra wide lot with newer 2.5 car garage w/storage loft! Walk to shops & restaurants of Downtown Oak Park, CTA Green Line & Metra (20 minCall Dave! utes to O’Hare & 25 to Midway)! Designer touches on every floor! Sunny open granite & SS kitchen, mudroom and 1st floor laundry room plus sweet 3 season fully screened-in porch! Nice master suite w/soaking tub & separate shower + double closets. Two full baths on the 2nd floor. Zoned hi-efficiency HVAC. Lower level features Rec Room & full bath (with steam shower) + bonus room. Huge fully fenced yard ready for the gardener. House painted in 2013. Custom shades.
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omfortably inviting, 618 Thatcher is a spacious (4,700 square feet) River Forest gem. Following a multi-year renovation plan, this exceptional English cottage was completely transformed to create a daily living space that seamlessly accomodates guests for an intimate dinner or a hundred person party. You will love the large chef’s kitchen with its custom cabinets and deluxe appliances. In the warm months, you can cook in the outdoor kitchen and savor meals on the patio surrounded by a lush perennial garden. When it rains, gather with your family in the cozy home theater.
420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK
$1,295,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths
Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park. Recently renovated – Beautiful!
1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST
$1,395,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath
Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.
KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com
With five bedrooms, four and one half baths, a first floor family room, and basement rec room, this is the perfect family home. There is plenty of space to work, study, entertain or relax. Retreat to the master suite with its own coffee bar and state-of-the-art master bath, complete with heated tile floor and a 300 sq ft private outdoor oasis. The home has tons of flexible space, custom closets and storage. 618 Thatcher is located within blocks of Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, Keystone Park, Metra, and schools. It is currently listed for $995,000. For more information or to schedule a viewing, contact Sarah O’Shea Munoz, Weichert Realtors Nickel Group, at (708) 359-1570.
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In The Village, Realtors® 189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 HomesintheVillage.com
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTIES Harry Walsh, Managing Broker
Mike Becker
Oak Park • $ 759,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192
Oak Park • $725,000 3BR, 2.1BA Call Roz x112
Oak Park • $625,000 5BR, 3.1 BA Call Steve x121
Roz Byrne
Tom Byrne
Oak Park • $589,000 5BR, 3.1BA Call Elissa x192
Oak Park • $530,000 3BR, 2.1BA Call Elissa x192
Oak Park • $399,000 3BR, 1BA Call Roz x112
Oak Park • $619,800 5BR, 3BA Call Kyra x145
46 PARK AVE OPEN SUN 11:30-1:30 PM
Joelle Venzera
River Forest • $369,000 3BR, 2BA Call Roz x112
Kris Sagan
Home of The Week Laurie Christofano
Haydee Rosa
Oak Park • $278,500 4BR, 2BA Call Joe x117
Forest Park • $193,800 1BR, 1BA Call Kyra x145
Marion Digre
Morgan Digre
Ed Goodwin
Linda Rooney
Forest Park • $131,900 1BR, 1.1BA Call Laurie x186
Joe Langley
735 Home Ave Open Sun 12:30-2:30 pm Oak Park • $575,000 3BR, 2.1BA
Oak Park • $129,900 1BR, 1BA Call Joe x117
Dan Linzing
Jane McClelland
Call Steve x121
Keri Meacham
Steve Nasralla
Kyra Pych
Karin Newburger
Elissa Palermo
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Getting Down To Business
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Young Professionals Find New Ways to Give Back
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By CATHY YEN Executive Director
s an organization dedicated to providing platforms for local small business, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce encourages subsets of local business people with similar challenges to form “affinity groups.” These teams create peer-led safe spaces for business people with similar experiences and concerns to gather and explore issues, educational topics, and opportunities. Members learn from each other but as a group create sufficient scale to bring in speakers, invite panel discussions and organize events of mutual interest. Affinity Groups are formed whenever leaders identify a need and a level of interest among Chamber members. The “Young Professionals Group” recently formed to create a platform for people cultivating their new-ish careers. With goals of fellowship as well as development,
emerging leaders in our business community built an affinity group that is welcoming, fun and, yes, professional. True to favorable stereotypes, these local young professionals look for ways to give back and make a difference outside of work, often by contributing to meaningful social justice causes or discreet projects with measurable results. And, while Young Professional gatherings include the inevitable evening craft beer events and morning meet-ups to discuss work-life balance strategies, fundraisers for and outreach to nonprofits have been a consistent theme. Opportunity Knocks, Wonderworks Children’s Museum and Friends fo the Oak Park Conservatory are recent beneficiaries of this Chamber Affinity Group. The Young Professionals are casting a wide net this week, reaching out to even more charitable organizations. In a twist on the Japanese speed presentation format “PechaKucha,” our Young Professionals invited local nonprofits to give hyper-short (225 second) presentations highlighting mission
and current needs. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the wonderful work being done by over a dozen local nonprofits - as well as information on how to get more involved. This week’s nonprofit showcase will be held at Wild Onion’s Tied House and is open to the public ($20 members / $25 nonmembers and latecomers). Ticket price includes appetizers and beer tastings. Visit oprfchamber.org/ events to register online. Our Young Professionals group welcome “young-identifying” business people of all ages in the community, whether you live or work here. Learn more at oprfchamber.org/groupsyoung-professionals.
Meet businesses with like interests and similar goals. Grow a business sector with complementary services.
Come to the Chamber of Commerce Affinity Groups!
An Affinity Group meet-up is the best way to enhance your business skills, get more exposure, and become a community leader. Check out our website for the complete schedule of events.
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The downer side of Black History Month
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ne would think that as a teenager I would be ecstatic for Black History Month. Who wouldn’t love to gush about all the overlooked accomplishments of your race during the shortest and coldest month of the year? It was the only month in which a rapper or athlete was not the most successful black person spoken about in class. It was also the only month in which our school was hesitant to serve fried chicken at events. Every February, digitized cardboard portraits of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman created a pop-up museum throughout the hallways. It was as if there was a Black History Month storage closet in the far-left wing of the basement, its contents dusted off after winter break in preparation for its 28-day center stage feature. Unfortunately, as the token black kid in every honors history class, I also had a 28-day center stage feature, as a tenured black history professor. During Black History Month, every token black kid became a visiting professor in class, despite rarely being called on the other eight months of the school year. It was as if my non-black peers assumed that every black toddler had graduated from Rev. Al Sharpton Academy, in which they received the secret bible of blackness, illustrating our history at our black confirmation prior to integrating with the masses in kindergarten. Never mind that I had known a majority of my classmates since kindergarten and had learned just as much black history every February as they had. Never mind that our elderly professor had probably walked side by side with Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement; my skin color somehow warranted me to speak intelligently on black history, even though I not only didn’t live through it but hadn’t even done the reading. During the month of February, I could honestly introduce any statement with, “Speaking as someone whose ancestors were slaves” and the teacher and students would nod their head as if I had written a thesis on everything dealing with blackness. Even if the white boy next to me had read every James Baldwin book and could recite W.E.B. Dubois quotes as well as I could recite Brittney Spears lyrics, because he was white and I was black, everything I said pertaining to black history had more merit. While I recognized that being black provided me with an experience unique from my non-black peers, I did not understand how my present-day experiences as a black girl made me knowledgeable of all black experiences decades and even centuries before me. Was every kid with the last name O’Malley expected to know everything about the Irish potato famine? No. It seemed crazy to expect my white peers to be historians of European history or even American history for that matter. Black History Month also reignited the oldest of old-school rivalries in the classroom: race. The simplistic mindset of our teenage years led us to view the complex storyline of race in
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52 weeks of calling Oak Parkers to action
collectively participate in. They chose a n the Sunday evening after the “snowflake model” of organizing, popularsecond Women’s March, a dozen or so Oak Parkers gathered for an ized by veteran organizer Marshall Ganz anniversary that none would have and used effectively by the 2008 and 2012 imagined a year ago. They had Obama campaigns. faithfully sustained 52 consecutive weeks OPCTA began drafting weekly “actions,” of resistance, begun following that earthbasically memos sent via email to neighshattering night in November 2016. bors asking them to make phone calls to And now they were pausing to reflect on their elected representatives with specific what that effort took and what it means to requests. Their first action was requesting keep it going. a boycott of Trump’s inauguration and As celebrations go, this one was pretty that senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick low key: jazz flowed from a turntable, a feast Durbin reject the nominations of Andrew spread out on the table, and kids tolerating Puzder as labor secretary and Betsy DeVos an evening with adults made for a warm to run the U.S. education department. and intimate affair. These were one-time Rep. Danny Davis, who was flooded with strangers, but you could sense the familiarcalls, did boycott the inauguration. OPCTA ity that’s forged from fighting for a common cause. considered that its first success. Then week after week In Oak Park, finding a common cause isn’t new, for an entire year, other actions went out. Over time, whether it’s feeding people who need solid meals or OPCTA became focused more on local issues because providing shelter to homeless ones on cold nights. Long members believed that’s where they could make more ago I was told this is an activist community. Let there impact, Paul Goyette told me. be a cause and it won’t be OPCTA also mobilized too hard to find some Oak people to urge the village Parkers who will take it on. board not to opt out of Cook So when the political and County’s minimum wage social fabric indisputably ordinance, hosted an event began ripping apart with with Bernie Sanders camthreats of Muslim bans, paign senior adviser Zack regulations rollbacks, imExley at the Wire in Berwyn, migration raids and a shift co-sponsored the anti-privatitoward absolutism, Oak zation-of-public schools film, Parkers showed up and Backpack Full of Cash, at the stepped up. Lake Theatre. “The community experiMore recently, OPCTA enced a real trauma with drafted a petition that calls that election, like clinical on Oak Park’s districts 97 style,” Steve Krasinsky, the and 200 to hire more teachers host, recalled when I talked of color. with him at the anniverGoyette told me that one of sary gathering. Some Oak OPCTA’s biggest success has ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Park residents like him felt been helping his fellow Oak Oak Park residents join others from Forest Park and Parkers see where they can called to action like never River Forest on Jan. 20, during the second annual before. fit in as involved citizens. Chicago Women’s March in downtown Chicago. And they did what people He pointed to a friend of his in this village have done who was outspoken but not many times before. They so politically engaged. Evenformed a group and chose a name that states exactly tually she became a key organizer for OPCTA, leading what is does: Oak Park Call to Action. an effort to sway Rep. LaShawn Ford to put his support OPCTA describes itself as “a growing and diverse behind HB 40, legislation that provides state health network of concerned neighbors in and around Oak insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions. Park. We are organizing to defend freedoms and build a As I’ve gotten to know some OPCTA members and system that works for all,” their statement of purpose observed their persistent commitment to not just talk says. but action, I’m reminded yet again of the famous Mar“With the outcome of the election, it was clear people garet Mead quote, “Never doubt that a small group of were lost,” member Lisa Pintado-Vertner said. “And it thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world” was a wake-up call to find ways to get involved.” — or Oak Park. OPCTA offered a way to do that. The initial group of Cassandra West, an Oak Park resident since 1990, about eight people decided the best approach was makspent many years as a newspaper editor and is active in ing actions easy to do — and that many people could several Oak Park volunteer organizations.
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he news this week that the space housing the new Target store in downtown Oak Park is already up for sale is unadulterated good news for this village. Paired with the rapid resale of the Vantage high-rise building at Lake and Forest, it demonstrates that the more intensive development in our downtown is creating genuine market value. Let’s be clear as this can be confusing. The new Target is off to a strong start in sales. It is not leaving its space. It has a long-term lease on the space. Also, only the retail portions of The Emerson project – Target, Firecakes Donuts, The Groomery and Wheel & Sprocket – are listed for sale. Now with the economy percolating and the real estate market strong, it is a good time for developers to cash in. That’s what developers do. They assemble money to put at risk in a development. When the time is right they sell at a profit, pay off their backers and look for the next opportunity. What are the complex emotions that make this all unpalatable to some Oak Parkers? Do we have abandonment issues thinking that a developer is our new best friend forever? Are we all so left of center that we resent developers making a healthy profit? Truth is, after decades of undervaluing the economic strength of Oak Park for either retail/commercial or new residential, we are proving that Oak Park is an unexpected powerhouse. Developers seek us out. And when those developers want to cash out they now have options for institutional money looking for a secure place to be parked. All good.
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t is one of the things an employee sort of takes for granted. Their employer knows the proper income tax rate for the state and the feds and makes the appropriate deductions from each and every paycheck. Troublingly that was not the case last year in Oak Park’s District 97 public schools. When after years of insane battling over a state budget, over how our schools get funded via the income tax, there was finally a hike in the income tax last July. You’d have thought it would be top of mind for a school district. It wasn’t. The new higher deduction was not taken from paychecks until earlier this month when a D97 staffer discovered the error when completing their personal taxes. Now employees will have to pony up the difference when they file their taxes. Couple this with the $2 million snafu baked into last year’s tax referendum and it is with relief that the current business manager is on her way out the door.
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ur communities lost two notable Catholic religious leaders this week. Sister Jeanne Crapo graduated from Dominican University (Rosary College in those days) and then returned to the school in 1961. She played many roles at the school including director of admissions, English teacher, and most recently, archivist. Wednesday Journal profiled her a decade ago in a piece about three Dominican sisters and their activist roles in Chicago’s Civil Rights efforts. Those are our kind of nuns. Also, on the front line of complex racial issues was Rev. John Carolan. For decades he was the pastor of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church at Washington and Austin. He was charged with the emotionally fraught effort of blending these two decidedly independent parishes into one entity back in the 1970s. A gentle leader, he made the merger work and stayed on to lead the new parish, a parish which certainly qualifies as one of Oak Park and Austin’s most diverse congregations. He died last week, also at age 93.
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Blossoming under the same sun Our country is like a really old house. I love old houses. I’ve always lived in old houses. But old houses need a lot of work, and the work is never done. And just when you think you’ve finished one renovation, it’s time to do something else; something else has gone wrong. And that’s what our country is like. You may not want to go into that basement, but if you don’t go into that basement, it’s at your own peril. And whatever you are ignoring is not going to go away. Whatever you’re ignoring is only going to get worse. Whatever you’re ignoring will be there to be reckoned with, until you reckon with it. I think that’s what we’re called upon to do, where we are right now.
“If you haven’t read it, try and find a book called ‘The Warmth of Other Suns,’ by Isabel Wilkerson. It is, hands down, the best work of nonfiction I have ever read. When I was reading it, I kept saying over and over again, ‘I had no idea. I had no idea.’ We may be clueless and awkward around the subject of race, but we know what the Gospel demands: that we keep working at being better neighbors.”
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ak Parkers understand old houses. They live in them, prize them, and sink lots of money into maintaining them. They’re also familiar with interracial dialogue, value it, and invest a fair amount of emotional energy attempting it. We also recognize a good metaphor when we hear one. Wilkerson lived in one of Oak Park’s old houses when she was writing her landmark book, The Warmth of Other Suns, which tells America’s greatest untold story, the “Great Migration” of African Americans over the past century from their virtual prison in the South to the cities of the North in search of freedom and a better life. Wilkerson was the New York Times’ Chicago Bureau chief during her time in Oak Park. She won a Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Mississippi River flooding, and then started this book, which took 15 years to write. By the time it was published in 2010, she had moved to the Northeast and entered academia. Wilkerson probably has an interesting perspective on Oak Park’s ongoing efforts to broaden our understanding of one another. I’ll bet she could be coaxed here to speak — about her book and her Oak Park experience. Until then, we would all do well to read this book because broadening our understanding of one another is the missing element in our conversations on race. For the most part those conversations focus on identifying what forms racism takes — in ourselves and our institutions — and how to eliminate it. But we can’t eliminate it until we change our hearts, experience a genuine conversion, and that can only be achieved by broadening our understanding. Reading The Warmth of Other Suns would be a good first step, an excellent choice for One Book, One Oak Park, the Public Library’s occasional series of community-wide events centered on a single book. Some of those events could be held in the high school and involve the student body, but they also need to include the adult community. The CAST program at Julian Middle School, by the way, is already doing this sort of thing — a series of ambitious plays about race, titled “Black and White.” Their season runs through April.
I suspect those of us who enjoy “white privilege” (consciously or unconsciously) will know we’re making progress when we find ourselves, like this minister, saying, “I had no idea,” the tell-tale sign that our understanding has broadened and deepened. I’ve experienced such moments in the past — when I read Roots and watched the TV series back in the 1970s, and when I read Alex Haley’s other great book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (in high school and again as an adult). Do our local high schools (OPRF, Fenwick and Trinity) include The Warmth of Other Suns on their reading lists? At 500 pages, I’m guessing not, but it would be well worth their while. People often say, “Why is it that those people do that thing?” The only answer to that question is, “Why do human beings do what they do when they are in that situation?” It calls for radical empathy in order to put ourselves inside the experiences of another and to allow ourselves the pain, allow ourselves the heartbreak, allow ourselves the sense of hopelessness — whatever it may be that they’re experiencing.
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Great books provide the greatest education because they allow us to enter others’ minds and hearts, to see the world from another’s perspective, to experience radical empathy, to make us more fully human — to recognize, finally, that we are the same people. It works both ways. Hillbilly Elegy sounds like an excellent book to better understand the experience of poor white residents of Appalachia. At the front of the signing line was this very diminutive, grandmotherly figure. Her arms were filled with books that she had bought; she wanted me to sign them. But her eyes were red. She said, “I just cannot talk about this book. If I start talking about the book, I’m going to cry for sure because this book is my story. I’m an immigrant from Greece, and this is my story.” She said she was going to have the rest of her family read it. That was within my heart, my hope — that [this book] could cross boundaries. Opportunities abound. Steve James’ new documentary series on a year in the life of OPRF High School could be viewed and discussed — as a community. All with one goal: understanding one another better, being better neighbors, becoming one people. And blossoming under the same sun.
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re you missing Steve Bannon yet? When he was around, it was all so clearly horrific and bombastic. It still is, but now it’s sort of like the Romanovs without Rasputin, unless Stephen Miller starts running around in monk’s robes. Since Bannon has been fired by everyone who paid him a salary, what’s he going to do for money? It’s possible he has plenty socked away, but then again, he does have several ex-wives and a few children, I think. God knows he didn’t blow any of it on personal grooming. Steve, it’s time for reinvent yourself ! Be inspired by the Winter Olympics. We all know how much you treasure outdated ideas and customs, so I think you ought to consider creating an ice show! I give you Steve Bannon’s Ice Charades. The skaters will all be white, of course, and probably blonde. He may go so far as to have them in long braids wound around their heads. Most costumes will be some variation of red, white and blue. He may, however, have some olive green and khaki, for the numbers glorifying war. It’s Bannon, so count on subtle or not-so-subtle nods to fascism with skaters in several numbers marching and wearing helmets. There’s almost certain to be an Italian number
and veiled salute to Mussolini. Festivals were a part of ordinary Italian life until the fall of Mussolini. Carro di Tespi Lirico, decorated traveling theater cars, were supported by the Fascist regime to bring opera and non-operatic stage works to the masses. It should be fun to see skaters perform to the music of Puccini. It might be tough to do an Italian tribute with all blondes, though. For the finale, with Bannon smiling on the sideline, a tall, beautiful blonde soloist will come on the ice wearing a sandwich board advertising her line of clothing. After circling the crowd, she’ll remove the sandwich board and reveal a black swan costume and a lighted diamond choker around her neck. During her number, the lights will go down. The choker, still aglow, will inexplicably tighten, causing her to crumble and spin to her death a la The Red Shoes. One hopes it will just be pretend. If not, one hopes he won’t stoop to having the Zamboni remove her from the ice. After the finale, Bannon will skate out himself, slimmer (although one hopes he skips the leotard) and blonder, accompanied by those who made it all possible: his dermatologist, his hair stylist (love the blonde streaks), his nutritionist Dr. Oz, his therapist Dr. Phil. And bringing up the rear, as she has done most of her life, she who represents “Make America Great Again” values, choreographer Tonya Harding!
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Personally and professionally, Frankel is exemplary I first met Scott Frankel about 15 years ago when our sons were classmates and close buddies at Pilgrim Community Nursery School. Since that time, Scott has become not only a good friend of mine, but also one of the people I most respect in our community. When Scott told me he planned to run for Judge in the 11th Subcircuit of Cook County, I was thrilled and immediately told him it was a perfect fit. Scott is a longstanding, dedicated, and positive part of our community who cares about and understands its people. He and his wife Laurie have lived in Oak Park for 20 years and sent their two children to our public schools. In many meaningful ways, Scott has been a strong and passionate advocate for the community: supporting our local schools, serving as an active member of his synagogue, and volunteering on the Community Relations Commission and with PADS/Housing Forward, where he prepares and delivers meals to the homeless. His professional qualifications as a judge are exemplary. Scott was recently rated “highly qualified” — the highest level possible — by the Chicago Bar Association. As a law student, he was editor-in-chief of the Ohio State Law Journal and later served as a law clerk for a U.S. District Court
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judge. Scott has spent most of his distinguished legal career as a criminal defense and civil rights attorney, first in the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, and then, since 1992, as a private attorney where he represents individuals in a wide variety of criminal and civil matters. Scott’s personal qualities and intelligence, integrity, and decency are also particularly wellsuited for a role on the bench. I have enjoyed countless conversations with Scott over the years about topics relating to our community, nation, and world. In these discussions, his understanding of often complicated issues and compassion for others is consistently clear. He has a genuine, curious, and engaging manner that will allow him to treat the cases he reviews with the seriousness and the human qualities they require. In background, competence, knowledge, and temperament, Scott Frankel is exactly the kind of person who will be effective in making important and fair decisions that will improve the lives of those in our community. I am enthusiastically supporting his candidacy for Judge in the 11th Subcircuit of Cook County and I urge you to do the same.
Ian Friedman Oak Park
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Riksha Magazine and Banyan, Asian American Writers Collective, in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, presents a screening of The Orange Story, a short film directed by Erika Street Hopman about one's man journey and the injustice of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Please join us after the screening for a discussion about the film and the personal journeys that humanize this tragedy in our nation's history. A special panel of guests will be present including: Matsumot executive producer of The Orange Story, Jason Matsumoto, Lourdes Nicholls, whose family was incarcerated in Manzanar, Joe Takehara who stars in the film, and Karen Su, who teaches in the Global Asian Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Pence’s pout was mean-spirited and narrow I am deeply disappointed by the conduct of Vice President Pence at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. It is customary for everyone to applaud the host country’s team, both as an act of sportsmanship and as an expression of gratitude for the effort that country is making to stage the sports spectacle. Everyone else in the stadium that night, including the U.S. team, did so. By remaining seated and not applauding, the Vice President presented the United States as a mean-spirited nation with a narrow political focus. I believe this country is biggerhearted than that, as our team proved that night.
No one disputes the threat that North Korea can pose to the peace and stability of the world. Likewise, no one can dispute the aspirations of all Koreans, South and North, for a united Korea. It was that aspiration on display here. The political issues remain, as the lively discussion among South Koreans over the joint team demonstrates, and need everyone’s careful attention. But public gestures matter, and I see the Vice President’s gesture as an “eye for an eye” confrontation rather than choosing to diplomatically “turn the other cheek.”
David Kelm Oak Park
The arts keep us human
I attended a gala at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association recently, at which the BRAVO Performing Arts group from Brooks Middle School performed. They rocked the house. I was a music teacher in another lifetime, and I have never seen a group like this. I found out they have competed in Atlanta with groups from all over the United States, and for the ninth year in a row, they won First Place!
The skill and discipline that is being taught to these children will last a lifetime. Their director, Tina Reynolds, is an inspiration to them. I recently read in Wednesday Journal that District 97 is considering not funding all of this program. This would be a tragedy! The arts keep us human!
Diane Moses
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Senate bill deserves our support I write to call attention to the speech that Sen. Tammy Duckworth gave at Georgetown University recently after her fact-finding trip to Korea and Japan. Sen. Duckworth’s trip has led her to become a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 2047, which would prevent the President of the United States from authorizing a first strike against North Korea without prior approval from Congress. Senator Duckworth raises serious concerns about the United States’ confrontational stance, which flirts with a possible “bloody nose” preventive first strike against North Korea. Each country knows little about the other. The United States is currently without a confirmed ambassador to South Korea. Re-
cent incidents in Hawaii and Japan have shown how human or technological error could inadvertently lead to a war that could cost hundreds of thousands of lives in a matter of a few hours. Sen. Duckworth makes a strong case for Congress’ need to re-assume the power to declare war in this situation, and we applaud and are grateful for her stand. We encourage Sen. Durbin to join her in becoming a sponsor of SB 2047. We also applaud Reps. Danny Davis, Jan Schakowsky and Bobby Rush for their co-sponsorship of the companion House bill introduced by Rep. Mo Khanna of California.
Ralph Strohl Oak Park
Convince her to run for village president Over the years, Judith Alexander has been a driving force for the development of North Avenue. Her love of community, and her unflinching willingness to confront issues that concern citizens, is impressive. It is my hope that she will consider running for village president when the current president’s second term ends. Alexander would provide focused leader-
ship to build North Avenue, and in my opinion, do the same for all business corridors. She has built relationships with leaders in Chicago, and elsewhere, that would benefit Oak Park. I strongly urge Ms. Alexander to make the race and I call in all who know her and her work to ask her to run.
Robert Milstein Oak Park
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Hiring non-college grads for middle-skill jobs
ou might have seen an advertisement at bus and el kiosks around Oak Park and Chicago referring to Grads of Life and featuring a photo of a 20-something, professionally dressed person who is looking for a job. The ad asks: “In looking for the perfect resume, have you overlooked the perfect candidate?” Many young adults in Oak Park, Berwyn, Maywood, Cicero and Chicago neighborhoods do not have college degrees and are sidelined in low-wage retail jobs. Meanwhile, companies struggle to hire and retain workers with the technical and soft skills needed in knowledge-based project work. Many of these are middle-skill jobs, not entry level jobs that require little training (think maintenance workers) and not professional-level jobs that require a college degree (think actuaries and accountants). The economy is booming with middle-skill jobs such as information security, project manage-
ment, financial operations, IT help desk, and data analytics. The nice thing about middle-skill jobs is that they pay a livable wage ($16 to $25 per hour) and usually have a career ladder to higher positions in the company. The problem is that hiring practices are stuck in the past. In my role as executive director of Year Up Chicago, a workforce training program focused on 18- to 24-year-olds who are not persisting in college, I frequently hear employers talk about a company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion while adding in the same breath: “But you have to have a college degree to work here.” Why? Adding a college requirement to a job description excludes 79 percent of all African Americans and 83 percent of all Latinos from the applicant pool. And often in today’s economy, a college degree is not needed. The apt question is more often whether a person can
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code or apply critical-thinking skills to manipulate data in a Microsoft Excel pivot table. Hiring a college grad to a position that does not require one leads to high turnover for the company as recent college grads get in the door, are trained and quickly look elsewhere for their next job. Most companies rinse and repeat, spending on average $80,000 to hire and onboard a college grad hire who may stay at the company only 12-18 months. If you are a CEO worried about the bottom line, try exploring the return on investment in hiring college versus non-college grads for middle-skill jobs. What can each of us do for the good of our companies and our city? Hire a person without a college degree for middle-skill positions. Look for qualities that really count: grit, an openness to learn, an acceptance of feedback, a willingness to work in teams to solve problems. If we want to build a more just city and provide economic opportunity to those who are marginalized, let’s stop requiring a college degree for a job opening when all it may be filtering for are our own biases.
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ne of the winter survival tips I came across was “Make a List of Lessons Learned.” Here are mine: ■ Wearing a beret adds 10 points to your IQ. ■ Nothing sounds phonier than opera laughter. ■ The Cook County soda tax freed me from years of dependence on diet pop. ■ The merchants of Oak Park, charging a dime for a bag, ended my lifelong addiction to shopping bags. ■ “Two wrongs don’t make a right” was a sacred truth I learned growing up. I couldn’t defend my wrongdoing by pointing out another’s misdeeds. When did that go out the window? ■ Never borrow against your house. Never borrow money from family and friends. It’s OK to borrow a tool from a neighbor, as long as you return it — before they move.
MBEKEANIWILEY from page 29 America as good vs. evil, victim vs. villain, black vs. white. Black History Month essentially served as the ultimate Debbie downer of the American History curriculum. America’s holier-than-thou complex during the World War II segment in class
■ It’s all right to put off today what you can do tomorrow, as long as it’s not a sink full of dishes. ■ Asking questions can be more fun than telling stories. ■ Is there a stupider timeout than the 2-minute warning? ■ Memorizing user names and passwords is the most maddening aspect of modern life. ■ Friends don’t let friends text drunk. ■ If you’re tired of being cold in Chicago, wear thermal underwear at least six months of the year. ■ If you want to change someone’s mind, start out by agreeing with them. ■ Don’t judge another person’s motives, unless they’ve committed a crime. ■ If you resent your parents, tell them
off … while you still have the chance. ■ Do not use the silent treatment on anyone, unless they’re hitting you up for money to take the el. ■ Never read someone else’s email, even if you’re related by marriage. ■ If they had those face guards that infielders wear today, I would have charged every ground ball. ■ Official reviews may be getting the calls right, but they are ruining sports. ■ Christmas decorations should be down in time for the St. Pat’s Parade. ■ If something seems too good to be true, it probably involves an undercover cop. ■ Never tell a lie that can be checked.
■ People used to want sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll. Now they’re content with cuddling, popping an antacid, and listening to Celine Dion. ■ Teach your kids how to handle money or they’ll be rooming with you the rest of your life. ■ Acting dumb will get you further in life than being a know-it-all. ■ Don’t leave your car running unattended, unless you’re really sick of it. ■ If you belch, excuse yourself. Even if there’s no one around to hear it. ■ When we pass tougher laws to punish criminals, we also erode the rights of the innocent. ■ Ask not what your country can do for you, but what the heck is going on in this country? ■ Buy newspapers, while you still can.
was smeared by the images of black bodies swinging in the Southern breeze, as white guilt settled into the hearts of my white peers. It was as if every white student was somehow related to the police officer who shattered the rib cages of peaceful protesters with a water hose. Or as if the German Shepard that mauled the defenseless black girl seeking to enforce her equal rights was actually their family pet. The conclusion of every Keep Your Eyes
on the Prize documentary segment was awkwardly accompanied with “oops, I’m sorry” eyes when the classroom lights were turned back on. Black History Month was ultimately an awkward time for a group of awkward teens desperately trying to navigate various identities, especially race. Taking ownership for oppression was understandably challenging for my white peers who knew little about their white privilege and their standing in a racial hierarchy
they had no control over. Let’s face it, systemic racism is a lot to take in as a teenager. Michelle Mbekeani, 27, is a lifetime resident of Oak Park. She is an attorney at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. She is the mother of an energetic and loving 2 year old boy. Michelle enjoys singing and volunteering thoughout the community, supporting Oak Park public schools, and the Oak Park Festival Theatre.
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Poster Contest
in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Fair Housing Act
We invite all area youth to express “What Fair Housing Means to Me” Suggested Focus for Artwork Grades K-3: “I love my community because…” Grades 4-8: “Fair Housing Means…” Grades 9-12: “The Future of Fair Housing Looks Like…”
All posters will be displayed at the Oak Park Public Library and a winner from each age group will be honored at a reception on April 21, 2018. All contestants and their families are encouraged to attend.
Call 708-386-0150 with any questions or email info@oakparkrealtors.org to receive registration instructions and contest rules. All artwork will become the property of the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® Presented by The Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® In partnership with The Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Oak Park Public Library, and the Oak Park - River Forest History Museum
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Sister Jeanne Crapo, 93
Served in numerous roles at Dominican University Dominican University lost an invaluable member of its community and collective history with the passing of Sister Jeanne Crapo, OP on Feb. 13. Sr. Jeanne died at the age of 93 at the St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green, WisSR. JEANNE CRAPO consin. A Sinsinawa Dominican Sister for 68 years, she was an alumna of Rosary College (precursor of Dominican University) and served for many years as the university’s archivist. She fulfilled a number of roles at the institution, including admission director, academic dean, English teacher and director of the Rosary-in-London and Oxford study abroad programs. Retired in 2009, Sr. Jeanne’s last project, up until the time of death, was writing the history of Dominican’s University’s first 100 years. The book is scheduled for publication next year. A native of Denver, Sr. Jeanne studied chemistry at Rosary College, where her aunt, Sr. Rosemary Crepeau, chaired the Italian and French departments. She earned a master’s degree in English from the University of Michigan. After 10 years of teaching in parochial and public schools in Wisconsin, Montana and Nebraska, Sr. Jeanne returned to Rosary College in 1961 as the college’s first director of admission. She had a special research interest in Chicago literature and history and Victorian Gothic architecture. In the fall of 2016, Sr. Jeanne moved to the Mound, the motherhouse of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, after 55 years in residence on campus. She battled an almost lifelong case of severe rheumatoid arthritis and multiple health challenges with tremendous fortitude and grace. Her diminutive stature belied an indomitable spirit and she served as a role model of strength in the face of adversity for generations of Dominican students. “Jeanne never let her diseases define her,” said Sr. Janet Welsh, director of The Mary Nona McGreal Center for Dominican Historical Studies. “She possessed a ‘can do’ spirit whether teaching English, tending to her beloved campus greenhouse, organizing Dominican’s archives or writing the definitive history of the university. Few people live with such determination and courage.” She was a devoted friend and loving colleague to her fellow Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, many of whom were with her at her death. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leonie (Desjardins) Crapo; a sister, Mary Dyrenforth; and a brother, Charles Crapo; Sr. Jeanne is survived by nieces, nephews and her beloved Dominican Sisters.
The university will hold a memorial mass for Sr. Jeanne on Friday, Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. in Rosary Chapel. She also will be remembered at the university’s Remembrance Mass on Sunday, March 18 at 11 a.m. in Rosary Chapel. A wake and funeral liturgy were held at the Mound.
Rev. John J. Carolan, 92
St. Catherine – St. Lucy Parish Rev. John J. Carolan of Saint Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy Parish, 92, of Oak Park. Beloved and dedicated son of the late Thomas J. Carolan and Marie B. Carolan (nee Deering), and cherished brother of the late Mary B. Agnes Carolan. Rev. Carolan, known as Father Jack by family, is survived by many cousins, extended family and friends. Rev. Carolan was ordained in 1951 and was a priest for 66 years. He shared 45 years with Saint Catherine - St. Lucy Church, where he was Pastor for nearly 20 years. Rev. Carolan was the embodiment of love, acceptance, and spiritual growth for his family, parishioners and all those who knew and loved him. Two services will be held. Visitation Friday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m. until time of Mass 7 p.m. at St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church, 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Catherine - St. Lucy Church or to the Priest Retirement and Mutual Aid Association to further Rev. Carolan’s causes. Funeral info: drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708-383-3191
Stephen Faydash, 72 Lover of family and the outdoors
Stephen L. Faydash, 72, of Oak Park, died Feb. 13, 2018, while volunteering at Lapham Peak, KettleMoraine State Forest in Delafield, Wisconsin. Cherished partner of Kathleen Sobarnia, also of STEPHEN L. FAYDASH Delafield. Beloved and adored father of Katherine Faydash (Ben McCracken), of Chicago, Margaret and son-in-law Matt Teasdale, of Minneapolis, and Maureen Faydash, of Oak Park, and their mother, Mary Faydash; grandpa to Kane, Fara, and Haze; loving brother of Audrey Keenan (deceased) and fond brother-in-law of William Keenan; uncle to Becky Vucko, Roxy Summers and Peg Goolsby. As a lover of the outdoors, when he wasn’t spending time with his family, he enjoyed sailing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and biking. Steve was a volunteer buckthorn buster with
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DEVOTION: Rev. John Carolan of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Church, in 2011. Friends of Lapham Peak and a supporter of St. John Cantius Patrons of Sacred Music. Memorial Mass, Feb. 24, 2018, 11 a.m., St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter, Chicago, with a celebration of his life to follow immediately at Cucina Paradiso, 814 North Blvd., Oak Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Friends of Lapham Peak (www.laphampeakfriends. org). Be excited.
David G. Krickl, DDS
‘Husband, father, all the rest’ David Krickl, an Oak Park native, died recently and suddenly in his adopted state of Florida. He was the husband of Celeste, wonderful and caring father to Dewey and Kara. David and Celeste relocated to Florida in 2001 with their infant children to start a new life in the Sunshine State. He loved practicing dentistry, but always said, “First, I’m a husband; Second, I’m a father and Third, I’m all the rest!”
He was an ardent fan of the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs! Loved golf, playing guitar and spending an afternoon fishing. He was a wonderful chef and nothing made him happier than cooking for family and friends. David is also survived by his father, Joseph L. Jr.; siblings Catherine (Drew) Rutz, Joseph, Paul (Donna), Raymond (Nancy), Thomas (Amy Ma), John (Nancy) and Mary (Tim) Flanagan and a number of nephews, DAVID G. KRICKL nieces, loving in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Catherine. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Ascension Church in Oak Park. Everyone is invited to a gathering in the Pine Room, (adjacent to the church) after the Mass to share stories of David and celebrate his life.
Robert P. Gamboney Funeral Director I am there for you in your time of need. All services handled with dignity and personalized care.
Cell: 708.420.5108 • Res: 708.848.5667 I am affiliated with Peterson-Bassi Chapels at 6938 W. North Ave, as well as other chapels throughout Chicagoland.
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Religion Guide Methodist
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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park
First Congregational Church of Maywood
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM
LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)
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“Here is where you belong!” Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch
West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org
324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian
Fair Oaks
Lutheran—ELCA
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
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 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 Lutheran-Missouri Synod
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
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
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
Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor
Roman Catholic
St. Edmund Catholic Church
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
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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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Lead Nursery Teacher 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 05-18-Z: 200-216 Lake Street, Azim Hemani
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Maria Silvia Hernandez, Petitioner and Jose de Jesus Yarza-Garcia Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000936. 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 March 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018
Azim Hemani, Applicant, is seeking variations from the following section of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which section details the required dimensional standards for the NC Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, to allow the proposed addition of a mixed-use building at 216 Lake Street to an existing commercial building at the premises commonly known as 200-212 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois: a. Section 5.3 (Table 5-1: Commercial District dimensional Standards) requires a street setback build-to zone of 0’ to 5’; whereas the proposal features an addition that will align with the existing commercial building that features a 44’-6� street setback; b. Section 5.3 (Table 5-1: Commercial District dimensional Standards) requires a 15’ rear setback; whereas the proposal features an addition that will feature an eight (8’) foot rear setback. Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those interested parties wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of February, 2018 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-18-Z: 161-163 N. Marion Street, Jehad Jay Ammra Jehad Jay Ammra, Applicant and Owner, is seeking a variation from Section 8.3 (Table 8-1: Use Matrix) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which section prohibits medical/dental clinics (orthodontics office) from being located within the first 50 feet of the street lot line at grade level or on the ground floor of any building within the DT-1 and Dt-2 Sub-Districts of Downtown, to allow an orthodontics office on the ground floor within 50 feet of a street line at the premises commonly known as 161-163 N. Marion Street, Oak Park, Illinois. Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those persons with a special interest beyond that of the general public (“Interested Parties�) wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing. All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449. The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of February, 2018 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018
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. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/2018
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PUBLIC NOTICE Here comes BONAFIDE AUTO INC, corporate address of 4160 US HIGHWAY 69 S, LUFKIN, TX 75901 making a good faith attempt to inform SHANIKA L GREEN “Owner�, residential and mailing address of 8811 S ELIZABETH, CHICAGO, IL 60620 and EXETER FINANCE “Lienholder�, mailing address of P.O. Box 166008 Irving, TX 75016, of the intent to enforce a mechanics lien pursuant to ILLINOIS 770 ILCS 45/1 attached to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 (VIN# WDDGF81X48F187734) “Property� being held as collateral. A public auction will be held at 1906 S 22ND AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 on March 8, 2018 (3/8/18). Competitive bidding will begin promptly at 9:00 AM with the last bid being heard at 9:30 AM. Property will be sold “as is� to the highest cash bidder. BONAFIDE AUTO INC and officers reserves all rights including the right to refuse any bid for any reason.
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,� as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Johnston, Andrew James 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; Bellinder, Samantha Concetta 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Oak Park Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee will be holding an Introductory meeting, four meetings for applicant Presentations, a Working meeting and a Public Hearing on Program Year (PY) 2018 project proposals submitted to the Village for federal Community Development Block Grant Program & Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds. PY 2018 will run from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KENOSHA COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17CV1292 TO:Seth Molek 531 South Cuyler Oak Park IL 60304 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby being notified that the Plaintiff Carthage College has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within forty (40) days after 02/21/ 2018 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 and to Plaintiff’s attorney, Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C., whose address is 1800 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207. You may have an attorney help you or represent you. If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
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.
This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtain will be used for that purpose.
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Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018
Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this the 12th day of February, 2018. Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Electronically signed by Jason R. Pilmaier State Bar No. 1070638 Post Office Address 1800 E. Howard Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 272-0760
Published in Forest Park Review 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018
PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Riverside School District 96 in Riverside, Illinois will receive sealed bids for: Roof Replacement Project at Blythe Park School Copies of the Bid Documents including plans and specifications will be available starting February 21, 2018. Bidders can download electronic Drawings and Specifications at no cost from the BHFX Plan Room, www.bhfxplanroom.com. Printed sets may be ordered and paid for by the contractor. All bids offered must be accompanied by bid security in the form of certified check or bid bond made payable to the Owner in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the aggregate of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of the contract properly secured. The successful bidder for the project is required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount, with sureties to be approved by the Owner, and in the form required by the Bidding Documents. The successful bidder is required to pay the general prevailing wage for work under this Contract as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, and shall submit certified payroll records, in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130) and the requirements of the Bidding Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on February 27 at 3:30 PM at Blythe Park School, 735 Leesley Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Bidders must allow sufficient time to register at the building prior to being permitted to proceed to the meeting location. Bids will be received until 1:30 PM, March 7, 2018, at the District office at 63 Woodside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. A public bid opening will take place immediately thereafter. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids or any part thereof. Published in RB Landmark 2/21/2018
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All meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in Room 201 of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park unless noted otherwise, and are as follows: Introductory meeting, March 20, 2018 (Room 101); Presentations I, April 3, 2018 (101); Presentations II, April 5, 2018 (101); Presentations III, April 10, 2018; Presentations IV, April 11, 2018; Working meeting to determine funding recommendations, 6:30 p.m., April 18, 2018; and a Public Hearing to receive comments on proposed funding recommendations, April 24, 2018. All meetings are open to the public; all meeting rooms are accessible. Meeting locations are subject to change; please call or visit Village Hall to confirm locations for each meeting. Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, Village of Oak Park, (708) 358-5416. Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21/2018
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 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
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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
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.WYNONA REDMOND, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 16132 521 SOUTH BLVD. Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 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 521 SOUTH BLVD., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-403-0590000 Vol. 142. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $293,186.61. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales
Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 15-2716. 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. 15-2716 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 16132 TJSC#: 38-809 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. I3075316
are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-07208. 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. 14-17-07208 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008084 TJSC#: 38-1412 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. I3077668
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SIDNEY L. ALLGOOD AKA SIDNEY A. ALLGOOD; UTOPIA L. CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11837 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 Thursday, March 29, 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. 16-18-412-038-0000. Commonly known as 1011 South Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-016809 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077218
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Defendants 17 CH 08965 5155 MADISON STREET 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 December 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 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 5155 MADISON STREET, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-18-200-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $240,922.13. 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 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 2120-13693. 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.TAISHA L. FOSTER, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008084 611 N HUMPHREY AVE 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 October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 611 N HUMPHREY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-319-0290000. 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.IRENE BOLDON AKA IRENE BOLDEN, BOMAC CAPITAL MORTGAGE, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY
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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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082530. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC
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transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 252422. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 252422 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 10017 TJSC#: 38-942 I3075920
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-312-020-0000. Commonly known as 1105 Dunlop Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. 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. 17-027008 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076362
tions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16050206 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076373
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 14-17-11752. 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. 14-17-11752 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10915 TJSC#: 37-10788 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. I3075908
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.REYNALDO MORA, JR., MYRA MORA Defendants 17 CH 3742 1331 HEIDORN AVENUE Westchester, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 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 1331 HEIDORN AVENUE, Westchester, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-20-107-0370000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $275,177.78. 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.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5 Plaintiff, -v.0 JOSE ARROYO, MARIBEL GARRIDO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, PCS RECEIVABLES CORP. A/K/A PRIME ACCEPTANCE CORP. Defendants 16 CH 10017 923 DIVISION STREET MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 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 923 DIVISION STREET, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-224-0190000. 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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. FELIPE J BELTRAN AKA FELIPE BELTRAN; MARGO A. BELTRAN AKA MARGO BELTRAN; Defendants, 17 CH 11325 NOTICE OF SALE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TEANEACHIE LATASHIA POWELL TEANEACHIE L. POWELL AKA TEANEACHIE POWELL; GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 7809 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-230-015-0000. Commonly known as 1606 South 13th Avenue , Maywood, Illinois 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instruc-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KORNATOWSKI, ANTONINA KULIG Defendants 2017 CH 10915 2843 ROSE ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 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 26, 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 2843 ROSE ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-27-120-0030000; 12-27-120-004-0000. 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). 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
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEWCASTLE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs. GILBERTO CERVANTES; CITIBANK, N AT I O N A L ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 17 CH 11478 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 Monday, March 26, 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. 15-03-410-011-0000. Commonly known as 1310 North 14th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160. 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. 17-026346 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077112
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Dynamic Duo from page 44 In 2015, Matthew Rundell (Jake’s older brother) won the IHSA individual state championship at 160 pounds. He edged Libertyville’s Joey Gunther 3-2 in a taut 160-pound weight class final that season. Kaminski (31-2) won his state championship in the 195-pound class in relatively comfortable fashion as well. Kaminski, who advanced to the semifinals in the individual state tourney in 2017, finished the job this year with a 7-1 decision over Rochelle’s Alex Harvey in the state final match. “It obviously feels great to be a state champion.” Kaminski said. “It’s really fulfilling for all your hard work to show and to know that you deserve the title. Accomplishing something like this would not be remotely possible without the support system of my family, coaches and friends that contributed their help to get me to the top of the podium.” Kaminski also claimed a 7-1 decision over Robert Castellano (Galesburg) in the semifinals. In the opening two rounds, Kaminski won by fall 1:26 over Nicholas Capriotti (Rochester) and by fall 3:50 over Julian Ramirez (Oak Forest). “Jake Kaminski is a tremendous talent, Photo by Jamil Smart one of the best wrestlers in the country,” Fenwick first-year head coach Pete Kowalc- OPRF junior Eddie Bolivar (40-8) finished second in the 132-pound class at the IHSA zuk said. “I’ve coached him the past couple individual state tournament in 3A action on Feb. 17. of years with the Greco team in the offseason. He’s such a special talent and we can his debut over the weekend. Looking ahead to the IHSA dual team build our program around him.” Collectively, Rundell and Kaminski posted state tournament in Class 3A, OPRF hosted According to Kowalczuk, Kaminski joins a 73-4 record this season. They will have two Maine South on Tuesday, Feb. 20 (past deadNick Bertucci, Bobby Barnhisel and Matt more excellent opportunities as upperclass- line). Garelli (two-time state champ) as the Friars’ men to tack on more individual state chamGlenbard North and Conant also squared state champions. pionships. off at OPRF. The two winning teams from As a freshman last year, KaIn addition to Rundell and the OPRF Sectional advance to the state minski compiled a 22-2 record Kaminski OPRF had eight and quarterfinals at Bloomington’s Grossinger at 195 pounds, highlighted by Fenwick two state qualifiers Motors Arena, along with six advancing regional and sectional titles and who had mixed results in Cham- teams from other sectionals. a fourth-place finish at state. Kapaign. As for Fenwick, Matt Zuber (23-18 at 132) minski was undefeated until the The best of the remaining and Liam Mahon (23-10 at 285) also competstate semifinal, where he lost to bunch was Huskie junior Eddie ed at the state tournament. Zuber lost a pair eventual champion Jacob WarBolivar at 132 pounds. Bolivar of matches, 20-5 tech fall against Bloomner of Washington. (40-8) reeled off three victories ington’s Savion Haywood and 11-3 major “Last year’s state meet taught in a row (2 decisions, 1 tech fall) decision to Cahokia’s Rodney Evans. In the me that it’s just a matter of prebefore falling to Montini’s Real opening round, Mahon lost a 4-2 tiebreaker paring myself,” Kaminski said. Woods by a 16-1 tech fall in the against Marquis Hall from Richards. “It’s about taking it one step at PETE KOWALCZUK final. Woods, a three-time IHSA “Zuber has shown a ton of talent and has a time and knowing that I am Fenwick coach individual state champion, is re- a bright future ahead of him,” Kaminski capable of placing anywhere on garded as one of the best wres- said. “Liam also showed a lot of heart and the podium.” tlers at his weight class in the talent this year. I’m proud of how he did at Kaminski developed as a wrescountry. state.” tler this past summer as well. He OPRF sophomore Joe Chaptraveled to Fargo, North Dakota man (40-11) battled his way to sixth place to compete in the Cadet National tourna- in the state at 152 pounds by splitting six ment, which features many of the nation’s matches. top high school wrestlers. Other state qualifiers for OPRF included Wrestling in both the Freestyle and Gre- Josh Ogunsanya (39-5 record at 113 pounds), co-Roman divisions, he placed third in each. Nico Bolivar (28-9 at 120), Eddie Ordonez (34Both of the losses - just like in the 2017 state 13 at 145), Jack Fisher (27-9 at 160), Daemyen finals - came at the hands of the eventual Middlebrooks (35-10 at 170) and Elijah Osit champions. (25-5 at 195); however, none of them placed While Kaminski had the benefit of experi- at state. encing last year’s state finals, Rundell made
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OPRF first, host Fenwick second at sectional Huskies display young talent; Hutchinson, Bartecki lead Friars By MARTY FARMER Contributing Reporter
The rivalry between Oak Park and River Forest and Fenwick is alive and well in high school boys swimming. The Huskies (322) edged the host Friars (299.5) in a sectional on Saturday, Feb. 17. “Our boys exceeded the expectations that I had for them and I think they had for themselves,” OPRF coach Clyde Lundgren said. “It’s a testament to their hard work and competence to be able to do that at such a young age.” OPRF and Fenwick dominated the action, with the teams divvying up all the first-place finishes and state finals berths for the upcoming weekend at Evanston High School (Feb. 23-24) . The Friars won seven races and the Huskies five at the sectional. “It’s a great rivalry,” Fenwick junior Dan Lynch said. “OPRF always has great energy which pushes us to swim faster.” Lundgren added, “Our boys really enjoy having Fenwick at the sectional meet. It is certainly an added incentive to be able to race our crosstown rival. I think it brings the best out of both of us.” In Saturday’s relays, Fenwick won the 200-yard medley relay (1 minute, 35.03 seconds) and 200-yard freestyle relay (1:25.83). Senior Tommy Bartecki, Lynch, freshman Connor McCarthy and junior Liam Hutchinson swam for Fenwick in the 200 medley relay.
The same group represented the Friars in the 200 free relay, except sophomore Dan Badja competed instead of McCarthy. The Huskies’ quartet of freshman Frank Tirone, sophomore Will Raidt, junior Alex Pedraza and junior J.P. Rotatori placed second in the 200 free relay at 1:26.15. OPRF won the final race of the day when Tirone, Rotatori, Pedraza and Raidt recorded a time of 3:11.07 in the 400-yard freestyle relay. In the individual events, Hutchinson was the only twotime winner/state qualifier with victories in the 200-yard freestyle (1:42.10) and 500-yard freestyle (4:42.62). The Friars’ other winners included McCarthy in the 100yard butterfly (51.84), Bartecki in the 100-yard freestyle (48.22) and Lynch in the 100-yard breaststroke (57.32). “The team swam great,” Lynch said about the Friars’ sectional performance. “We had lots of fun racing and dropping time. Hopefully, we can drop more time Friday (at the state final preliminaries) and make it back for Saturday (state finals).” The Huskies are an exciting, young team with an impressive array of promising swimmers. Four underclassmen qualified for state by winning events for OPRF at the sectional. The Huskies boast six freshmen (notably Ben Guerrero, Frank Tirone, Diego Pareja) and 11 underclassmen overall on the varsity. “They are a young and talented group,” Lundgren said. “They rolled out a nearly flawless performance (at Fenwick).”
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The OPRF swimming team celebrates in the pool after winning the Fenwick Sectional. Guerrero earned first in the 200-yard individual medley, touching the wall at 1:58.24. Tirone, an excellent sprint swimmer, took first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 21.85. Raidt won the 100-yard backstroke (51.00) and finished second in the 200 free (1:41.86). In diving, sophomore Tyler Hoyt advanced to state with a winning score of 377.90. The 100-yard back was the only race to qualify three swimmers for the state finals. In addition to the victorious Raidt, Pareja (51.69) and Bartecki (52.68) came in second and third, respectively.
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OPRF is only undefeated squad in 14-team West Suburban Conference history By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter
The Oak Park and River Forest High School boys basketball program has established criteria for a successful season. Former OPRF hoops coach Al Allen set five goals which have not changed under current head coach Matt Maloney. The goals are: ■ finish in top five of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament ■ win West Suburban Conference Silver Division ■ win 20 or more games ■ earn top-four seed in the sectional ■ win regional title OPRF accomplished the first goal thanks to its fourth-place finish at Pontiac. Recently, the next three goals were accomplished. Additionally, the Huskies (21-5, 12-0) made history over the weekend as the first squad in the 14-team West Sub-
urban Conference to go undefeated in league games. OPRF earned that distinction with a 50-36 win against Proviso West on Feb. 17. The Huskies clinched the West Suburban Silver with a 78-46 win against Hinsdale Central at the OPRF Fieldhouse on Feb. 13. The victory marked back-to-back conference titles for OPRF. “Winning back-to-back conference championships puts the seniors and some of the juniors in an elite class of Huskies,” Maloney said. “To win it once is quite an accomplishment, but to win it two years in a row is special.” Senior Isaiah Fuller had a gamehigh 21 points for OPRF. “It’s a good feeling,” Fuller said. “It’s also a good win that gives us momentum and is sure to help our (sectional) seeding.” Other seniors expressed joy regarding their impressive achievement.
OPRF senior guard Isaiah Fuller is an elite two-way player in the West Suburban Conference. File photo
“Back-to-back conference champions sounds great,” Malachi Ross said. “We haven’t done that in a while. I’m happy I was able to do it with these guys in my senior year. And doing so on Senior Night is fun.” “It’s a great achievement,” added Phil Saleh. “Not many teams get to do it, but it doesn’t stop now. We’re excited.” Seniors Fuller, Ross, Saleh, Sid Allgood, and Abram Ross (Malachi’s twin brother) started the game for OPRF and all played effectively - as did the other seniors who got in the game. Malachi Ross had 10 points and eight rebounds, Allgood seven points, and Saleh four points. Martinez Lenyoun (6 points, 6 rebounds) and Abram Ross (8 steals) also contributed for the victors. On Feb. 15, OPRF checked off goals #3 and #4 on the list - securing a topfour seed in the sectional and gaining its 20th win. The Huskies are the third seed in the Riverside-Brookfield Sectional that starts Feb. 26. On the court, OPRF defeated York 62-51 behind 20 points from Dashon Enoch and 15 points from Chase Robinson.
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onsidering their stellar careers as youth wrestlers, it makes sense that Jake Rundell and Jacob Kaminski were both pegged for stardom at the high school level. Rundell (Oak Park and River Forest) and Kaminski (Fenwick) have already made good on such promise by each winning an IHSA individual state tournament title on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Both dominant sophomores left little room for suspense with four straights wins at state. Rundell (42-2), who was the top-ranked wrestler at 106 pounds by IllinoisMatmen.com essentially all season, won his weight class state title in Class 3A. Rundell defeated Marmion Academy’s Diego Sotelo 5-2 in the championship bout. In other matches at state, Rundell notched victories against Colton Drousias of Mount Carmel (5-1 decision in semifinals); Mike Kaminski of Lockport (fall 1:35 in quarterfinals); Michael Leveille of
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(Left) OPRF sophomore Jake Rundell swept four matches to win the 106-pound state title in 3A. (Right) Fenwick sophomore Jacob Kaminski swept four matches the 195-pound state title at the Class 2A IHSA individual state tournament. Marist (4-2 decision in championship round 1). “I feel other than my first match, I was able to showcase my full potential,” Rundell said. “It’s been a great season for me. I
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developed every day and I didn’t let my losses hold me down. I used them to push harder and get tougher.” See CHAMPS on page 41
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