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March 22, 2017 Vol. 35, No. 31 ONE DOLLAR

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ELECTION

2017 Where to vote page 12

High-rise rally draws crowd to Austin Gardens Residents argue that 18-story apartment building will hurt Austin Gardens

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

DOWN FOR THE CAUSE: District 97 students and parents march down Lake Street on Saturday after a rally in Scoville Park in support of two D97 referenda that will appear on the ballot on April 4.

Children march in support of D97 referenda The district has projected around $14 million in cuts if ballot measures fail

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A few hundred people, mostly current and former District 97 students and their parents, crowded into Scoville Park on March 18 to show support for the district’s

two referenda that will appear on the ballot on April 4.

The first referendum calls for a one percent limiting rate property tax increase that amounts to around $13.3 million that would go toward operating funds to pay for employee salaries, benefits, classroom

technology and programs, among other day-to-day expenses. On average taxpayers will see an increase of $74 for every $1,000 they currently pay in property taxes.

The second referendum calls for the issuance of $57.5 million in school buildSee KIDS’ MARCH on page 14

Perhaps 200 people turned out Sunday afternoon to Austin Gardens in downtown Oak Park for a rally to oppose a proposed 18-story apartment building they say would damage the ecology of the park.

Organizers of the Austin Gardens Don’t Throw Shade Rally made no presentation 29 but marked off ANNUAL areas of the park they say would be negatively impacted by the shadow that would be GREATJOB KIDS! cast over the park for much of the year.

They collected signatures for th

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R E P O R T

Downtown Oak Park eateries offer $5 lunch through March There’s no such thing as a free lunch, the saying goes, but for the month of March restaurant lunches throughout downtown Oak Park are coming pretty darned close.

Downtown Oak Park, a nonprofit that promotes business development, is promoting the $5 lunch deals on its website.

Participating restaurants include: ■ Boss Burrito, 1110 Westgate St. ■ Cozy Corner, 138 Marion St. ■ Delia’s Kitchen, 1034 Lake St. ■ Jerusalem Café, 1030 Lake St. ■ Khyber Pass, 1031 Lake St. ■ King & I Thai, 105 Marion St. ■ Lake Street Kitchen + Bar, 1101 Lake St. ■ Luos Peking House, 113 Marion St.

BRETT McNEIL 2007

BRETT McNEIL 2017

Hey, fuzzface!

We received a particularly nasty letter to the editor last week in response to Brett McNeil’s recent column [The Blue Cab blues, News, March 15].

“Who could possibly read or take seriously a column written by someone who looks like Brett McNeil did in the headshot that accompanied his column last week?

“Clean it up, fuzzface!”

Brett might have gotten upset about such a harsh response … except he was the one who wrote the letter — because we had used a 10-year-old photo, by mistake, which we regret.

As you can see from the more recent photo, fuzzface has, in fact, cleaned it up.

We have now updated our photo file.

Ken Trainor

Early voting begins March 20

Voters can start going to the polls to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming April 4 election, starting March 20, the date when early voting begins in Cook County. The early voting period lasts through April 3.

■ Mancini’s Italian Bistro, 1111 Lake

St. ■ Munch, 104 Marion St. ■ Puree’s Kafe, 1025 Lake St. ■ Puree’s

Pizza & Pasta, 1023 Lake

St. ■ Q-BBQ, 124 Marion St. ■ Red Mango Café, 1044 Lake St. ■ Slice Factory, 421 Harlem Ave. ■ Sugar Fixe, 119 Marion St. ■ Sushi House, 1107 Marion St. ■ Suburrito, 1053 Lake St. ■ Wells Street Popcorn, 1119 Lake St.

The full list is available at http:// www.downtownoakpark.net/march5-lunch-specials/.

Timothy Inklebarger

Residents can go to Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. in Oak Park, to cast their ballots early.

Throughout the early voting period, village hall will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, March 25 and April 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Village hall will also be a site for grace period registration, held from March 20 to April 3, which allows eligible voters an opportunity to register and vote up until the Monday before an election, according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office.

“Individuals wishing to vote during the grace period must bring two pieces of identification to register,” according to the Clerk’s Office. “Grace period registrants immediately cast their ballot after registering to vote.”

TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER/Staff

Hot in the shade Residents against the 18-story tower proposed by Albion Residential passed out literature opposing the project at the Austin Gardens Don’t Throw Shade rally on Sunday, March 19.

Corrections

Michael Romain

Jerry’s saga

Jerry Longoria, a San Francisco security guard, presented a case study in working poverty for a 2006 PBS documentary. He lived in a single room occupancy hotel, “probably one of the cheapest places you can find in San Francisco.”

“It’s just a room and I’ve been here for two years. There’s a shared bathroom.

It just seems I know I can do better than this. For this small space I pay $530 rent.

I can probably find something more affordable in the outskirts of the city but it would probably jeopardize my job. If you’re late two or three times, you probably won’t have a job. One of my fears is being homeless. I’ve been homeless before and that’s hard.”

After Mike Stephens’ sociology class

at Oak Park and River Forest recently watched the documentary about Longoria’s struggles to make ends meet, some students wanted to know how Longoria was doing more than a decade later.

Stephens put one student to the test, asking that she try locating Longoria.

The student passed. On Monday afternoon, the class had a follow-up phone call with the security guard. We’re still waiting to hear the outcome, but at least we know that Longoria is well enough to keep sharing his story. More to come.

Michael Romain

■ The article “Trump budget could axe grant funding for Oak Park,” published in the March 15 edition, incorrectly stated that two of the 12 AmeriCorps workers are affiliated with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation. They are actually serving at the Oak ParkRiver Forest Food Pantry.

Last week was a bad week for us, error-wise. In the Viewpoints section, we ran the wrong chart with Nile Wendorf ’s One View [D97 referenda increase property taxes by 9%, March 15]. If you want to read his essay with the correct charts, you can find them at OakPark.com (http://www.oakpark.com/News/ Articles/3-14-2017/D97-referendaincrease-property-taxes-by-9%25/).

Wednesday Journal regrets the error.

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BIG WEEK Musical bouquet Monday, March 27 at 1:15 p.m., 19th Century Club: Violinist Kathleen Carter and pianist Louise Cahn perform a colorful bouquet of pieces for violin and piano, jazzy, lilting and lyrical. $10 suggested donation. Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. 708-386-2729, www.nineteenthcentury.org.

Diabetes Alert Day

Stairway of the Stars

Tuesday, March 28, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., West Suburban Medical Center Lobby: Approximately 29.1 million Americans are living with diabetes. Take the Diabetes Risk Test at www.diabetes.org/alert. The West Suburban Wound Care & Diabetes Center offers free blood glucose screenings & education on diabetic wounds, complications, importance of wound care in diabetes. Call 708-763-1368. West Suburban Medical Center, Suite L600, 3 Erie Street, Oak Park.

Sensory discovery Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, Wonder Works: What’s Inside? Use your senses of touch, hearings & sight to discover what’s inside a variety of natural and human-made objects. Info: 708-3834815, www.wonder-works.org. 6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park.

Wonder Works presents its third annual Super Hero Week from Mar. 27-31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Games, superhero training, spectacular science, amazing art and more. Info: http:// www.wonder-works.org/calendar/march.html.

Creating a Business Plan Wednesday, March 22 from 6 to 7 p.m., Veterans Room, Oak Park Public Library: This class covers the fundamental content needed to begin writing a business plan and is aimed to help those who have a business idea but need to think through all of the details.

Learn more at oppl.org/events. 834 Lake St.

Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m., Trinity High School: Stairway of the Stars ballet dancers perform the ballet Sleeping Beauty in River Forest. Each year Maywood Fine Arts’ Classical Ballet for New Audiences (CBNA) brings one of the great classical ballets to life. This year CBNA is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The production features 75 local grade school students along with professional guest artists from Chicago and New York performing the principal roles. Tickets: Adults $15/Seniors $10/Children $5. For more, call 708-681-2788, or visit www.maywoodfinearts.org.

End of the Line Humanists Sunday, March 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Veterans Room, Oak Park Public Library: Six panelists from local and national organizations will gather to discuss safeguarding our democracy, rights and environment. “Wide Awake: Progressive Rights Watch for 2017 and Beyond,” includes Brad Bartels of the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA), Anthony Clark of Suburban Unity Alliance, Terry Grace of Move to Amend, David Holmquist of Citizens Climate Lobby, Ian Wagreich of the American Immigration Council, and William Zingrone of Secular Coalition for Illinois.

Black History Workshop

Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m., Gleason Tuesday, March 28 Building, McDonough Hall, St. Giles Parish: from 5 to 6 p.m., Small Cellist Teddy Rankin Parker will perform “Restoring Meeting Room, Oak Civility,” a concert of classical music to benefit Park Public Library: the Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality.

Learn and discuss different 1101 Columbian Ave. Call 708-848historical aspects of the Afri1095 for more. can diaspora with Chicago community activist Ronnie Hatcher. This program is designed for tweens, teens and adults who wish to gain more Friday, March 24 from 6:30 knowledge and explore the histories of to 8:30 p.m., Buzz Café: African people. Learn more about the Live music by Eric Peter Schwartz (rock). Info: library’s More Than a Month initiative 708-524-2899, www.thebuzzcafe.com. 905 S. at oppl.org/more. 834 Lake St. Lombard, Oak Park.

Illinois Green Party State Meeting Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Veterans Room, Oak Park Public Library: Besides electing officers and hearing from Green Party officeholders and candidates, there will be panel discussions. For more information, call or email Rita Maniotis, secretary, Illinois Green Party,

Restoring Civility

ilgpsecretary@gmail.com, 708-955-6964.

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The Buzz

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

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D97 hires new Lincoln principal

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

faculty, staff and students.”

Before her appointment as Lincoln’s principal, Bucciarelli-Carlos was principal of Kelly High School in During a March 14 regular Chicago during the 2016-17 school meeting, the District 97 school year. In the two years before that board unanimously approved she was the school’s assistant the appointment of Lisa principal. From 1996 to 2010, she Bucciarelli-Carlos as principal served as assistant principal, of Lincoln Elementary School, world languages department 1111 Grove Ave. in Oak Park. chair, and Spanish etymology Bucciarelli-Carlos will teacher, respectively, for Hearst replace longtime principal Elementary School in Chicago, Cathy Hamilton, who was York Community High School in recently appointed to the LISA BUCCARELLIElmhurst and Hinsdale Central position of administrator CARLOS High School, respectively. for substitute teachers and Bucciarelli-Carlos, who is teaching assistants, on July 1.

The board approved a one-year contract for married and lives in Chicago, said she was “humbled and honored” by her Bucciarelli-Carlos that’s worth $122,774.

“I want to thank Cathy Hamilton for her appointment, before referencing Lincoln’s nearly 30 years of dedicated service, and “outstanding new team of faculty and staff,” wish her the best in her new role with the and “rich traditions.”

“I want to thank the Board of Education, district,” said D97 Superintendent Carol Kelley in a statement the district released Superintendent Kelley and all of the Lincoln Lions for affording me the opportunity to be on March 15.

“I also want to congratulate Lisa on her part of the important and dynamic work appointment. Her energy, enthusiasm and being done, not only here at our school but passion for learning, coupled with her across the district.”

District officials said Lincoln families and extensive knowledge and experience, will help build upon the proud history and staff members were involved in the search legacy of Lincoln School and foster the process for the school’s new principal.

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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza A Call to Action

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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as the world looks away.

Following massive bombing by Israel in 2014, criical infrastructure and housing are ssll not rebuilt. Come hear about the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza and learn how you can take accon for peace and jussce in Israel and Palessne.

Karen Koning AbuZayd was the Commissioner-General for the United Naaons Relief and Works Agency for Palessne Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from 2005 to 2010. She currently serves on the board of directors of UNRWA USA. Karen will bring us up to date on the situaaon in Gaza and what UNRWA is doing to help.

Jennifer Bing is the Director of the Palessne-Israel program of the Jenni American Friends Service Commiiee – Chicago. She has visited Gaza twice in the past three years and is working on a new informaaon campaign for AFSC called “Gaza Unlocked.” In addiion to her first-hand reporrng, Jennifer will discuss bringing Gaza issues to the public and to policy-makers.

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A good day at Wednesday Journal

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oday’s edition of Wednesday Journal has two wonderfully distinguishing features.

Between our own endorsements, letters to the editor and a batch of One Views from candidates, we are devoting 12 open pages to opinion and analysis of the coming election in Oak Park and River Forest. That’s a lot of sincere promises and pledges.

This also happens to be the week for our 29th Annual Design an Ad special section.

We’ve got 32 pages of ads from local businesses which were created by hundreds of little school kids in our villages. Yes, they were all bright-eyed.

Why am I telling you these things? Because I want you to think about the vital nature of your independent community news publisher and the impact we work to have in our hometowns. Besides, no one else will tell you.

I work in an industry that has been putting arsenic in the chowder for 20 years.

Woe is friggin’ us. Print’s dead. Everyone is on Facebook. No one cares about local news.

Utter hogwash. Local news is more vital than ever. There are just more ways to get at that news than there were back in our early years — we started the Journal from scratch in 1980. Way back when, we actually published a few “EXTRA” editions and handed them out at the el stops.

It was right out of “The Front Page,” except for the short pants.

So here’s your headline: “Things change” Right from the start, the Journal told readers we were going to run a legit editorial page. We’d take actual positions on important local issues. We’d never write one of those “on the one hand this but on the other hand that” sort of mush.

And in exchange, we’d publish every non-libelous letter to the editor that had a verifiable name attached. Over the years, this newspaper has published more letters than any other community paper I’ve ever seen. Some letters agreed with us.

Most didn’t. But that was the pact. We ex-

isted to report local news and to provide a forum for Oak Park and River Forest folks to talk to each other in a mostly civilized way.

In 2017 we still publish scads of letters in print and, judging by the rush of e-mails this past week, getting that space on the printed page is still seen as a plum way to make a point. So when we get close to a heavily contested election, we just add pages to the paper. And it is why, at the bottom of each of the Viewpoints pages this week, there is a small banner asking readers to subscribe because none of this happens for free. Get to it.

Paying the freight for this week’s edition are the dozens of advertisers participating in Design an Ad. This is a project we’ve been doing for nearly 30 years — yes, we stole the idea. We work with art teachers in public and parochial elementary schools in both towns. The teachers see the value of having students think about the persuasive power of advertising and how crafting both art and copy for local businesses the students already know makes for an interesting lesson.

Marc Stopeck, one of our salespeople and also our Shrubtown editorial cartoon creator, visits classrooms every year to talk to kids about how good ads draw a reader in and lead them to take action.

Folks, it’s all part of the full service the Journal offers. Might be a great video by reporter Tim Inklebarger on Sunday’s high-rise protest at Austin Gardens. Or our Jackie McGoey sharing a Blackhawks video shot partly in Oak Park on our Facebook page. How about that email from our sports editor Marty Farmer reporting Saturday afternoon on Fenwick’s tough overtime loss in the state finals.

Local news isn’t nearly dead and, except when we occasionally screw up, it isn’t even FAKE. And even then, it is only partially incorrect.

Today’s Journal. All about these towns.

Filled with the names of your kids. Has enough heft to break a window. All is right with the world.

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Trustee candidates condemn effort to boot opponents VMA - backed candidates think race could be a factor in petition challenge

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

An unofficial slate of candidates backed by the Village Manager Association has faced a tough run in their run for public office in the upcoming municipal election with the ongoing legal challenge to their nominating petition.

The three hopefuls – incumbent trustees Glenn Brewer and Peter Barber and village clerk candidate Lori Malinski – have spent about $2,000 representing themselves in court already, but the challenge is not yet over.

The challengers – Kevin Peppard and Robert Milstein – have petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court to hear the case. It is still unPETER BARBER Village trustee certain whether the court will give the case a hearing or let the lower court decisions stand.

Milstein and Peppard have argued that the candidates improperly collected signatures for their nominating petition as a group – rather than individually – and did not collect enough signatures to constitute a place on the ballot.

Other trustee candidates in the election are now speaking out against the ongoing challenge, agreeing Milstein and Peppard should drop the case.

The five trustees appeared recently on the Doris Davenport Show – a radio show on WPNA Radio 1490 AM – and were asked about their position on the challenge.

Trustee candidate Simone Boutet said voters should be able to choose who they want for the office. “I would advocate also that the petition challenge be dropped and the voters get to choose because I want to be elected fair and square, and that’s always been my strategy from the beginning,” Boutet said.

Candidate Dan Moroney also opposed the challenge, telling Brewer and Barber, “This is unfair and I’m sorry this is happening.”

He added that it is “wrong for anyone to take away options for Oak Parkers.”

The sentiment was mirrored candidate Deno Andrews, who said he was “ashamed as a villager that this petition challenge is happening to you both” and encourage Peppard and Milstein to end the challenge.

The response is noteworthy due to specu-

lation about whether any of the candidates were behind the challenge and using Milstein and Peppard as a surrogate. The speculation has largely centered on Boutet, who is a former assistant village attorney whose husband is personal friends with Burt Odelson, the attorney representing Peppard and Milstein in the case.

Boutet told Wednesday Journal that she has absolutely nothing to do with the challenge, referring to Milstein as “nuts.”

She said in a telephone interview that she was concerned from the outset when Odelson took the case because of the potential for it to create the perception that she was spearheading the challenge effort. Boutet was so concerned that she asked her husband to ask Odelson to drop the case.

She said the response was that “(Odelson’s) in love with the case.”

Boutet said she believes the challenge and ensuing whisper campaign about her potential involvement is GLENN BREWER “hurting me more Village trustee than them.”

Peppard has said in past interviews that he has been operating on his own, and when Wednesday Journal asked Milstein about his connection to Boutet or her husband he said in an email response that Boutet and her husband “are in no way involved with the challenge.”

Barber and Brewer have said the challenge has not only cost them money in legal fees they could be using to promote their campaign; they also have lost legitimacy with residents who have repeatedly asked whether their names will appear on the ballot.

They are the only two black candidates on the ballot for the trustee election, and both now say they believe their race could be a reason for the challenge.

Barber said kicking them off the ballot limits choice in the race, since he and Brewer are the only two black candidates.

Brewer said he would like to dismiss the idea that they were targeted because of the color of their skin, but “absent evidence that it’s not a factor I can’t rule it out.”

He noted that challenger Peppard dropped many of his other petition challenges to other candidates but has pressed forward on their challenge.

“It does have that (racial) undertone, and it would be naïve on our part to dismiss it as much as we’d like to,” he said.

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Vote Yes and Yes to Save Arts Education

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erhaps you’ve seen one of the extraordinary District 97 middle school performances, delighting in Aladdin’s magic carpet ride or being touched by the love and beauty of West Side Story. You’ve reveled in the cultural and ethnic music and arts presentations at the annual Ethnic Festival or thrilled to the melodies of Oak Park’s student bands and orchestras and the harmonies of hundreds singing in the district Choral Festival Concert.

We cannot imagine a world in which our elementary and middle school children are unable to experience the beauty, strength and passion of art while learning the perseverance and dedication required to produce it.

These are essential ingredients in the development of our children, yet these programs are at risk in District 97.

On April 4th, the voters of Oak Park will be asked to vote on two ballot measures that will have a profound effect on the shape and future of our elementary and middle school programs. If these referenda fail, District 97 will be forced to cut all arts programs in the elementary and middle schools in order to provide basic educational programs to our growing student body.

We are a coalition of parents from the BRAVO Advisory Board, the CAST Council and the Brooks Music Boosters.

We stand behind District 97’s vision of a school district that focuses on the whole child and that acknowledges in its mission the power of art, music and language as early as kindergarten. We believe that passage of these referenda are critical to the long-term vitality of our students and of the community as a whole.

Many of us moved to Oak Park so that our children could benefit from such programs. Will our community continue to draw new families if education is cut to the bare bones?

Our children need YOUR support to ensure that the referenda passes, continuing the programs that enrich the lives of our students while fostering life long attributes such as confidence, responsibility, and creativity.

We urge you to visit op97.org/ d97referenda/What-will-happen-ifthe-referenda-fail.cfm at the district website for a sobering list of cuts to come. A grimmer outcome would be one in which arts programs are provided only for students who can afford them, creating a pay-to-play environment that garners elitism. We believe the arts and music should be inclusive, available for all students, regardless of their background and economic status.

District 97 arts programs are essential and integral to the development of Oak Park children. We need look no further than the comment of a past family member to understand the impact of these programs upon our students. As one parent noted:

The guidance and opportunities you’ve given him to learn, take responsibility, be part of a team, and feel pride in seeing productions come together have been unmatched by anything he has experienced in any classroom.

We urge you to vote YES and YES to the referenda on April 4.

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ART BEAT

My best St. Patrick’s Day yet When beauty touches our lives, the moment becomes luminous. These grace-moments are gifts that surprise us. When we look beyond the moment to our life journey, perhaps we can choose a new rhythm of journeying which would be more conscious of beauty and more open to inviting her to disclose herself to us in all the situations we travel through.

John O’Donohue

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Beauty – The Invisible Embrace

he International Ballroom at the Hilton on South Michigan Avenue was packed last Friday with defenders of civil liberties, attending the third annual ACLU Lunch. Last year, less than a thousand showed up.

This year? Two thousand.

These are heady times for the ACLU, which used to be an afterthought on the political scene, almost obsolete, a vestige of another, more earnest era when citizenship was more highly prized.

Then came the 2016 election.

Membership has tripled. Put a constitutional saboteur in the White House and Americans suddenly stop taking civil liberties for granted. But the ACLU never stopped taking seriously our liberties, and suddenly they find themselves basking in newfound appreciation.

By St. Patrick’s Day standards, this was a sober affair — that is to say, no alcohol was served. But you wouldn’t know it from the buoyant crowd, whose spirits needed no further assistance. After the welcome, Senator Dick Durbin was introduced and received likely the longest standing ovation of his life. He waved people into their seats, then noted, without a trace of irony, “You need to know where you stand — and stand there.”

The ACLU understands that more than most. Their slogan is “Fighting for a More Perfect Union,” and they were in a fighting mood. Passionately dedicated to defending human rights, the group has suddenly found its perfect foil: a presidential administration passionately dedicated to violating those rights — or to be more precise, defending the privileged status of the few at the expense of the rest.

The guest speaker was Jelani Cobb, New Yorker magazine staff writer and Columbia University journalism professor, who, after reviewing the civil liberties battles of the past century, confidently predicted, “We will win today because we have always won before.” Several speakers pointed out, for good measure, that “there are more of us than there are of them.”

In the midst of this giant pep rally, the still point of the turning world, sat Harriet Hausman. Former chairman of the board of ACLU Illinois and still a member of the executive committee, the longtime River Forest resident has been fighting this fight as long as anyone. I was at her table because she was kind enough to invite me. I felt privileged to be there, but not quite worthy.

As a journalist, I stumble into other people’s lives and try to convey a true sense of those lives to others. The success of my efforts are variable.

As a columnist, I practice free speech, but I have not fought this fight like the ACLU has — and with minimal appreciation, it seems to me, from the general public. They deserve better.

Harriet Hausman certainly deserves better. A heroine to be sure, she turns 93 next

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Lyric Opera Program

REVELING: A scene from ‘Eugene Onegin’ at Lyric Opera. (Left) Harriet Hausman, civil liberties defender.

month. And she wasn’t the oldest person at our table; her guests included close friends (and fellow nonagenarians Florence and Betsy). It was an honor to be among them.

If you were looking for inspiration in lieu of inebriation, this was the place to be, as St. Patrick’s Day proceedings swirled all around in the Loop, its ruddy-faced revelers donning green plastic bowlers and downing green beer.

That evening, thanks to an unexpected invitation from Marty Swisher, my guide to all things musical, I made a second Green Line trip into the Loop, this time to Lyric Opera for Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, a work of aching beauty and a production of considerable artistry, featuring arias that bare the souls of characters and steal the breath of spectators. Thankfully, the heroine wasn’t ruined or killed as in so many operatic tragedies. Tatiana knew what she stood for, and, in the climactic moment, stood her ground.

The central character, Onegin, unworthy of Tatiana’s devotion, is left to stew in his deserved predicament, undone by his doings and done in by his undoings (though he does, finally, learn to dream).

Having seen only a handful of operas in my life, it was a privilege to watch this one with someone who knows her way around the musical universe. The applause of opera aficionados echoed the ACLU enthusiasts. People

were moved, as was I, having entered the realm of beauty, just as I had entered the realm of truth that afternoon at Harriet’s table.

After the curtain came down, we made our way to the Green Line, where we met longtime opera buff Frank Pond on the platform. Frank, who worked for many years at Oak Park Village Hall and has tallied even more years as a Wright Trust interpreter, has subscribed to Lyric Opera since 1973. I found myself in possibly the most culturally rich conversation ever heard in a CTA train car after 11 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. That in spite of the woman playing guitar a few feet away from us, singing her soul out — though not quite so beautifully as Tatiana in the famous letter-writing scene from Onegin — with a can for donations at her feet. I didn’t give her anything, which now, Scrooge-like, I regret. I was so busy reveling in my recent guest appearances, I failed to recognize I was now a privileged guest in a different kind of truth, a different kind of beauty.

We never know where and when we will be embraced by beauty. As Irish poet John O’Donohue put it, “Beauty is mysterious, a slow presence who waits for the ready, expectant heart.” I enjoyed this St. Patrick’s Day far more than usual — and found it far more intoxicating — without a sip of anything stronger than water.

I suspect the patron saint of Chicago would have approved.

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Oak Park Library Board race is packed

Once difficult to find candidates, library race now has 10

The Oak Park League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for the library board hopefuls and published a video of the event online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywiK-WIDCs. More information about the candidates can be found here: ■ Matt Fruth (www.oakpark.com/ News/Articles/3-14-2017/Matt-Fruth/) ■ Sarah Glavin (www.sarahglavin. com/) ■ Mary Anne Mohanraj (www.maryannemohanraj.com/librarycampaign/).

■ Adam Olson (www.adamolson.me/) ■ Bruce Samuels (www.oakpark. com/News/Articles/3-10-2017/BruceSamuels/) ■ Christian William Lee Harris (www.

ChristianHarris.org/) ■ Miles Jackson, (www.milesejackson.com) Other candidates include: ■ Garrison Johnson, Maria Meachum, and Brandon Spurlock.

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It was only a few election cycles back when the Oak Park Library Board of Trustees had so few running for seats they had to urge a resident to enter the race as a write-in candidate.

It’s a stark contrast from the current library board race, possibly the most contested — and diverse — in village history, with 10 candidates running for four open seats.

Outgoing library board member Matt Baron said it’s the most candidates he’s seen in recent history. Baron, who is running for the District 200 high school board in the April 4 election, acknowledged that he began recruiting candidates to run for the library board before he’d decided to take a chance on the OPRF race.

He recruited four of the current candidates but noted that he’s met them all and endorses all of them.

“I was so impressed with the quality and caliber of every single person [running],” he said. “Regardless of who gets elected, now more people are engaged in the process.”

The library board comprises seven seats and has staggered elections every two years with three seats one cycle and four seats the next.

Three election cycles back, Baron recalled, was when David Sokol — husband of former village clerk Sandra Sokol — was recruited to run as a write-in candidate because only two people had announced they were running for the three open seats.

Oak Park Public Library Director David Seleb, who has served as director of three other libraries prior to his time in Oak Park, said it’s the most candidates he’s seen run for any library board.

The number of candidates “indicates a great

interest not only in the people of Oak Park getting involved in a deeper and more meaningful way in their community, but it’s also their recognition of the important role the library plays in this particular community,” he said.

Baron said his search for candidates focused on racial, ethnic and age diversity. He noted that six members of the current board are white and one is Latina. “Another thing I was looking for was younger candidates. At 48, I’m the second youngest [on the current board],” he said.

Baron hoped to bring more diversity to the board because “there’s a certain blind spot that emerges when you have people skewed toward a certain segment of our population.”

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THROWING SHADE ON TOWER: Residents gathered for a group photo at the Austin Gardens Don’t Throw Shade Rally on Sunday, March 19.

SHADE RALLY Austin Gardens from page 1 a petition to send to the Oak Park village board to encourage that body to oppose a zoning change needed by Albion Residential to build the structure. Existing zoning on the Lake Street parcel -- just south of the park -- allows an 8-story structure.

Albion released a statement following the digital publication of this story, noting that the company intends to protect Austin Gardens as well.

Residents and organizers argued that a large shadow already is cast over the park by the 21-story Vantage apartment building that was recently completed directly to the east of the proposed Albion building.

Mary O’Kiersey, a former resident of the neighborhood, said she and others opposed the Vantage building when it was first proposed. Now she opposing another one, she said, as she signed the organizer’s petition.

“Up until spring, that (Vantage) building casts a huge shadow on the park,” she said.

“Now if they put another one here, it’s going to block out the solar panels that are on the roof of the new nature center.”

Joshua Klayman, an Oak Park resident who gathered petition signatures at the event, said residents are concerned that the dense shadow will damage the ecology of the park, preventing trees and other wildlife from receiving the proper amount of sun for much of the year.

Klayman said he’s been collecting signatures at the CTA stations and other areas of town and hasn’t had a single person say they’re in favor of the high-rise building. “I think if you were to take a proper poll, there would be overwhelming opposition to it.”

Traffic on Lake Street would increase and the character of the neighborhood would be eroded by the building, he said.

Albion has said that it oriented the building in an L-shape with the massing of the

structure closer to Lake Street to reduce the shadow cast over the park, but Klayman said he’s not buying it.

The L-shaped orientation only has the effect of moving the shade back by a few feet, Klayman said. “So it really doesn’t have any effect.”

Albion, in a written statement, reiterated its position that the L-shaped orientation would “minimize impact on Austin Gardens.” The company noted that if it built an 8-story building as of right, it could do so in such a way that would have a much greater shadow impact on the park.

“Our shadow studies also show an 80-foot, block-shape building would create just as much, and at certain times of the year, more shadow impact on Austin Gardens than the building we proposed,” Albion President Jason Koehn said in a written statement.

Organizers Laura Stamp and Ada Tikkanen said they consider the rally a success because of the big turnout. They emphasized that people really value the park and that’s why they showed up.

“If people didn’t feel strongly about this park, then they wouldn’t be here,” Stamp said.

She said it’s not good enough for Albion to argue that the shadow would be less pervasive during the summer because many people want to use the park year round. “Yeah, we want the sun in the summer, but on a winter day we want the sun as well,” she said.

Tikkanen argued that she and others are not anti-development, but want “thoughtful development” in the village.

“Just put thought into what you’re building, where you’re building it, the style of it,” she said.

She noted that Forest Avenue, which runs adjacent to the park, “is the gateway to Frank Lloyd Wright” district.

“You have people from all over the world coming here and walking down this street, and all of a sudden you’re hit in the face with a big monolith,” she said.

The two organizers taped off trees with yellow police-style caution tape to show which ones would be affected by the shadow.

Orange spray paint marked the grass with

the words “Dead Zone” to demarcate how far organizers believe the shadow would stretch across the park.

That space will see “six hours of sun or less per day” when the shadow is at its largest, Tikkanen said.

Koehn said in the written statement that “the fear the building we have proposed would ‘destroy’ Austin Gardens is incorrect.

It won’t.”

“Tall buildings and green spaces coexist across the country,” Koehn said. “For proof a few blocks away from Austin Gardens, see Mills Tower next to Mills Park.”

The issue has been a big topic in the upcoming village board election set for April 4, but Stamp said she has no interest in hearing the developer’s proposal.

“I see people as quote, ‘Let’s give the developers a chance,’ – unfortunately, I don’t trust them to actually listen to us and I think money talks,” Stamp said. “When candidates say no, they’re the people I want to vote for.”

Koehn said Albion has commissioned an arborist to review the potential impact on “trees, vegetation and wildlife” at the park.

Albion has submitted a proposal to the village, which is being reviewed by village staff.

Koehn said the arborist’s study will be added to the planned development application when the report is available and “no matter what it includes.”

The board of trustees will review the proposal and then forward it to the Plan Commission for further review. That commission will hold hearings on the proposal and then submit a recommendation for the board to approve or reject.

Koehn said Albion hopes to work with the Park District of Oak Park – which already has formally opposed the project – to enhance the park and “make it more accessible for neighbors and newcomers.”

“Austin Gardens is an asset for everyone, including potential new residents in our building,” Koehn said. “To suggest we want to ‘destroy’ it makes no sense and is a fear not based on fact.”

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Northbrook/Glenview School District Number 30, Cook County, Illinois, construir y equipar un edificio escolar para reemplazar el actual edificio escolar de Maple, mejorar las instalaciones del mismo, incorporar mejoras en la seguridad de la salud/la vida en los edificios escolares de Westcott y Willowbrook y emitir bonos de dicho Distrito Escolar por un monto de $36,300,000 con el propósito de pagar los costos de estas obras?

un contrato de sociedad mixta pública y privada para la construcción y el mantenimiento de una instalación deportiva multiusos al aire libre?”

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To the Voters of the Village of Schiller Park A los votantes de la población de Schiller Park

Yes / Si

Legal Notice

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Number 95 A los votantes del Distrito Escolar Número 95

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To the Voters of School District Number 65 A los votantes del Distrito Escolar To the Número 65 Voters of School District

“Shall the Village of Schiller Park prohibit any amendment to the Schiller Park Zoning Code that would allow for the outdoor use of mechanical accessof open parking garage To the Voters Hanover Township machines, lifts, elevators or other mechanical A los votantes del municipio de Hanover devices for the stacking of multiple vehicles?”

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“Shall la the Road District of the Township “¿Debería población de Schiller Park prohibir of be abolished all of the rights, queHanover se modifique el Código with de Planeamiento powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, Urbano de Schiller Park, lo cual permitiría el uso obligations, and responsibilities being de máquinas de estacionamiento, ascensores, assumed by the Township of Hanover?”

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION, CONTESTS, REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLLING PLACES

poderes, deberes, activos, propiedades, responsabilidades civiles, obligaciones y Yes / Si responsabilidades asumidas por el municipio de Hanover?”

No / No

Yes / Si

Shall the Village of Schiller Park prohibit any amendment to the Schiller Park Zoning Code that would allow for the expansion or creation of To the Voters School a zoning district thatof allows for District the operation of adultNumber uses on 30 Lawrence Avenue?

No / No

For the 2016 levy year the approximate amount of

1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most the additional tax extendable against property recently extended limiting rate is $86,960,550, and the containingamount a single residence approximate of family taxes extendable if and the having a fair market value at is the time of the referendum of proposition is approved $101,460,550.

$100,000 estimated to be $92.65.

2) For the 2016is levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against la property containing “¿Se debería incrementar limitación de laa single family residence and having a fair market value at ampliación bajo la Ley Property Tax Extension the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be Limitation (Limitación de la ampliación del $158.78.

impuesto a la propiedad) para el Distrito Escolar 3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension Condado de set Cook, Número de Norridge, for 2016 will80 be determined by the limiting rate forth Illinois, de la cifra menor entre el 5% y el in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under provisions the aumento porcentual enthe el Índice deofPrecios al Property Tax Extension Limitation Consumidor al 14.8% en elLaw año(commonly fiscal 2016?”

A los votantes del Distrito Escolar

“¿Debería la 30 población de Schiller Park prohibir Número que se modifique el Código de Planeamiento Urbano de Schiller Park, lo cual permitiría la “Shall the Board of Education of expansión o la creación de un distrito zonificado Northbrook/Glenview School District en laNumber Avenida30, Lawrence donde funcionarían Cook County, Illinois, build and actividades adultos?” equip a para school building to replace the

known as the Property Tax Cap Law).

Para el año fiscal 2016, se estima que el monto

existing Maple School Building, improve the Yes / Si site thereof, provide health/life-safety improvements to the Westcott and No / No Willowbrook School Buildings and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $36,300,000 forSchiller the purpose of paying the “Shall the Village of Park prohibit any costs thereof?” amendment to the Schiller Park Zoning Code ¿Debe la Junta de Educación de that would allow for the location of a Northbrook/Glenview School District Number 30, billboard in any residential, commercial or Cook County, Illinois, construir y equipar un industrial lying east edificiozoning escolardistrict para reemplazar el of actual edificio Interstate Highway I-294?” escolar de Maple, mejorar las instalaciones del mismo,laincorporar en Park la seguridad “¿Debería poblaciónmejoras de Schiller prohibir de la salud/la vida en los edificios escolares de queWestcott se modifique el Código de Planeamiento y Willowbrook y emitir bonos de dicho Urbano de Schiller lo monto cual permitiría la Distrito EscolarPark, por un de $36,300,000 con el propósito depublicitarios pagar los costos de estas colocación de carteles en cualquiera obras? de los distritos residenciales, comerciales o

“¿Se debería aumentar la tasa límiteadicional bajo lasobre Ley la aproximado del impuesto ampliable de Property Tax para Extension Limitation (Limitación propiedad una vivienda unifamiliar con un valor la ampliación del impuesto a la en propiedad) para justo de mercado de $100,000 el momento delel Distrito Escolar Consolidado Número 65 de la referéndum, será de $ 92.65.

Comunidad de Evanston/Skokie, Condado de Cook, Illinois, en un monto adicional equivalente al 0.595% por encima de la tasa límite destinada a escuelas de la recaudación fiscal del año 2015 y equivalente al 4.166% del valor de tasación To the Voters of School District ajustada de la propiedad gravable para el año Number 95 fiscal 2016?”

OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by

David Orr,

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Cook County Clerk,

that the Consolidated Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on: A los votantes del Distrito Escolar

1) El monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables a la última Número 95 tasa límite ampliada es de $86,960,550 y el monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables si la propuesta es aprobada $101,460,550.

“Shallserá thedeBoard of Education of Brookfield

LaGrange Number 95, 2) Para el año fiscalPark 2016, School se estima District que el monto aproximado del impuesto ampliable adicional build sobre laand propiedad para una Cook County, Illinois, equip vivienda unifamiliar con unalter, valor justo de mercado de additions to and repair and equip the $100,000 en el momento del referéndum, será de $158.78.

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industriales que se extienden al este de la Autopista Interestatal I-294?"

Yes / Si

Brook Park Elementary and S. E. Gross

3) SiMiddle la propuesta es aprobada, la ampliación global para 2016 School Buildings, improve the sites será determinada por la tasa límite establecida en la thereof and issue bonds of said School propuesta, en lugar de la tasa límite vigente calculada según District to the amount of $20,000,000 for las disposiciones de la Ley Property Tax Extension Limitationthe purpose of paying a portion of the Law (comúnmente denominada Property Tax Cap ocosts Ley de Tope al Impuesto sobre la Propiedad). thereof?”

Yes No /be Si/ No The Consolidated Election will held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of To the of School District of the Cook County Clerk’s Office. theVoters Election Division No / No Number 65 A los votantes del Distrito Escolar Número 65

¿Debe la Junta de Educación de Brookfield Yes / Si LaGrange Park School District Number 95, Cook County, Illinois, construir y equipar las No / No ampliaciones de, y modificar, reparar y equipar los edificios escolares de la Brook Park Elementary y la S. E. Gross Middle School, mejorar las instalaciones de los mismos y emitir bonos de dicho Distrito Escolar por un monto de $20,000,000 con el propósito de pagar una parte de los costos de estas obras?

The Polls for said Consolidated Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations “Shall the limiting rate the Property are subject to under change as necessity requires.

Tax Extension Limitation Law for Evanston/Skokie Community Consolidated School District Number 65, Cook County, Illinois be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.595% above the limiting rate for school purposes for levy year 2015 and be equal to 4.166% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2016?”

At the Consolidated Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts Yes / Si of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of No / No Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/ques1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $86,960,550, and the tions of public policy on the ballot. approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $101,460,550.

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2) For the 2016 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $158.78.

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3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2016 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known Property Villageasofthe Oak Park Tax Cap Law).

Village President

Village of Oak Park “¿Se debería aumentar la tasa límite bajo la Ley Village Clerk Property Extension Limitation (Limitación de Village Trustee VillageTax of Oak Park la ampliación del impuesto a la propiedad) para el Village of Oak Consolidado Park Library Trustee Distrito Escolar Número 65 de la Oak Park Township Supervisor Comunidad de Evanston/Skokie, Condado de Cook, Illinois, en un monto adicional equivalente Oak Park Township Clerk al 0.595% por encima de la tasa límite destinada Oak Park Township Assessor a escuelas de la recaudación fiscal del año 2015 Oak Park Township Trustee y equivalente al 4.166% del valor de tasación ajustada de la propiedad gravable para el año Oak Park Park District Commissioner fiscal 2016?”

Oak Park School District 97

Member of the Board of Education of the Board of Education of the Board of Trustees Member of the Board of Trustees

1) El monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables a la última Oaklímite Parkampliada & RiveresForest High School Member tasa de $86,960,550 y el District monto 200 aproximado de los impuestos ampliables si la propuesta es Triton Community College District 504 Member aprobada será de $101,460,550.

Triton Community College District 2) Para el año fiscal 2016, se estima que el504 monto aproximado del impuesto ampliable adicional sobre la propiedad para una vivienda unifamiliar con un valor justo de mercado de $100,000 en el momento del referéndum, será de $158.78.

3) Si la propuesta es aprobada, la ampliación global para 2016 será determinada por la tasa límite establecida en la propuesta, en lugar de la tasa límite vigente calculada según las disposiciones de la Ley Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (comúnmente denominada Property Tax Cap o Ley de Tope al Impuesto sobre la Propiedad).

Yes / Si No / No

Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Full 4-Year Term Unexpired 2-Year Term Full 6-Year Term

2) Para el año fiscal 2016, se estima que el monto aproximado del impuesto ampliable adicional sobre la propiedad para una vivienda unifamiliar con un valor justo de mercado de $100,000 en el momento del referéndum, será de $266.85.

“Shall the Board of Education of Brookfield LaGrange Park School District Number 95, Cook County, Illinois, build and equip additions to and alter, repair and equip the Brook Park Elementary and S. E. Gross Middle School Buildings, improve the sites thereof and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $20,000,000 for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs thereof?”

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3) Si la propuesta es aprobada, la ampliación global para 2016 será determinada por la tasa límite establecida en la propuesta, en lugar de la tasa límite vigente calculada según las disposiciones de la Ley Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (comúnmente denominada Property Tax Cap o Ley de Tope al Impuesto sobre la Propiedad).

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY

Yes / Si

¿Debe la Junta de Educación de Brookfield LaGrange Park School District Number 95, Cook To the Voters of School District County, Illinois, construir y equipar las Number de, 97 y modificar, reparar y equipar ampliaciones A los votantes del Distrito Escolar los edificios escolares de la Brook Park Númeroy97 Elementary la S. E. Gross Middle School, mejorar las instalaciones de los mismos y emitir bonos de dicho Distrito Escolar por un de “Shall the limiting rate under themonto Property Tax Extension Law foruna Oakparte Park $20,000,000 con el Limitation propósito de pagar School District Number 97, Cook County, de los costos de estas obras?

A los votantes Distrito “Shall the limitingdel rate underEscolar the Property 80 Limitation Law for Tax Número Extension Evanston/Skokie Community Consolidated “Shall the extension limitation under the School District Number 65, Cook County, Property Tax Extension Limitationamount Law for Illinois be increased by an additional Norridge School District Number 80,for Cook equal to 0.595% above the limiting rate County, Illinois, be increased from the lesser school purposes for levy year 2015 and be of 5% or the percentage increase in the equal to 4.166% of the equalized assessed Consumer Price Index over the prior levy year value the taxable property to of 14.8% for the 2016 levy therein year?” for levy year 2016?”

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elevadores u otros dispositivos mecánicos para “¿Debería abolirse Distrito Caminero del al el apilamiento de varioselvehículos en cocheras aire municipio libre?” de Hanover con todos los derechos,

1) El monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables a la última tasa limite ampliada es de $53,137,461 y el monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables si la propuesta es aprobada será de $66,481,876.

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Consolidated Election "Shall the Board of Education of Oak Park Tuesday, 04, 2017 School District April Number 97, Cook County,

Illinois, be increased by an additional amount Yes / Si equal to 1.000% above the limiting rate for school purposes for levy year 2015 and be equal to 4.982% of the equalized assessed No / No value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2016?”

1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $53,137,461, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $66,481,876.

Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions3/1/2017 to, and alter, repair and equip 4:12 PM school buildings of said School District and issue bonds of said School District to the Page: 45 amount of $57,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?" "¿Debe la Junta de Educación de Oak Park School District Number 97, Cook County, Illinois, mejorar las instalaciones de, construir y equipar las ampliaciones de, modificar, reparar y equipar los edificios escolares de dicho Distrito Escolar y emitir bonos de dicho Distrito Escolar por un monto de $57,500,000 con el propósito de pagar los costos de estas obras?"

2) For the 2016 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $266.85.

Yes / Si No / No

3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2016 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law).

“¿Se debería aumentar la tasa límite bajo la Ley Property Tax Extension Limitation (Limitación de la ampliación del impuesto a la propiedad) para el Distrito Escolar Número 97 de Oak Park, Condado de Cook, Illinois, en un monto adicional equivalente al 1.000% por encima de la tasa límite destinada a escuelas en el año fiscal 2015 y equivalente al 4.982% del valor de tasación ajustada de la propiedad gravable para el año fiscal 2016?”

1) El monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables a la última tasa limite ampliada es de $53,137,461 y el monto aproximado de los impuestos ampliables si la propuesta es aprobada será de $66,481,876.

2) Para el año fiscal 2016, se estima que el monto aproximado del impuesto ampliable adicional sobre la propiedad para una vivienda unifamiliar con un valor justo de mercado de $100,000 en el momento del referéndum, será de $266.85.

3) Si la propuesta es aprobada, la ampliación global para 2016 será determinada por la tasa límite establecida en la propuesta, en lugar de la tasa límite vigente calculada según las disposiciones de la Ley Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (comúnmente denominada Property Tax Cap o Ley de Tope al Impuesto sobre la Propiedad).

Yes / Si No / No "Shall the Board of Education of Oak Park School District Number 97, Cook County, Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions to, and alter, repair and equip school buildings of said School District and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $57,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?"

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The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk. "¿Debe la Junta de Educación de Oak Park School District 97, Cook County, Illinois, Ward Pct # Number PP Name Address mejorar las instalaciones de, construir y equipar 8500001 001 HATCH SCHOOL 1000 N RIDGELAND AVE las ampliaciones de, modificar, reparar y equipar 8500002 002 ST GILES GLEESON BUILDING 1101 COLUMBIAN AVE los edificios escolares de dicho Distrito Escolar y 003deADELE H. MAZE LIBRARY 845 GUNDERSON AVE 8500003 emitir bonos dicho Distrito Escolar por un monto de004 $57,500,000 con el propósito de pagar 8500004 HORACE MANN SCHOOL 921 N KENILWORTH AVE los costos005 de estas obras?"

8500005 HORACE MANN SCHOOL 921 N KENILWORTH AVE 8500006 006 OAK PARK ARMS 408 S OAK PARK AVE Yes / Si 8500007 007 HATCH SCHOOL 1000 N RIDGELAND AVE No / No 8500008 008 DOLE LEARNING CENTER 255 AUGUSTA ST 8500009 009 OAK PARK ARMS 408 S OAK PARK AVE 715 N HARVEY AVE 8500010 010 WHITTIER SCHOOL 8500011 011 DOLE LEARNING CENTER 255 AUGUSTA ST 8500012 012 OAK PARK ARMS 408 S OAK PARK AVE 8500013 013 LONGFELLOW SCHOOL 715 HIGHLAND AVE 8500014 014 ST GILES GLEESON BUILDING 1101 COLUMBIAN AVE 8500015 015 J L HEDGES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 218 MADISON ST 8500016 016 ADELE H. MAZE LIBRARY 845 GUNDERSON AVE 1111 S GROVE AVE 8500017 017 LINCOLN SCHOOL 8500018 018 HOLMES SCHOOL 508 N KENILWORTH AVE 8500019 019 MILLS PARK TOWER 1025 PLEASANT PL 8500020 020 19TH CENTURY CLUB 178 FOREST AVE 8500021 021 PERCY JULIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 416 S RIDGELAND AVE 8500022 022 OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 834 LAKE ST 8500023 023 OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 834 LAKE ST 201 N SCOVILLE AVE 8500024 024 OAK PARK RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL 8500025 025 WASHINGTON IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1125 S CUYLER AVE 8500026 026 BEYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 230 N CUYLER AVE 8500027 027 OAK PARK SENIOR CENTER 500 S MAPLE AVE 8500028 028 GWENDOLYN BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 325 S KENILWORTH AVE 8500029 029 WEST CENTRAL CHURCH 1154 WISCONSIN AVE 201 LAKE ST 8500030 030 HERITAGE HOUSE 8500031 031 OAK PARK CONSERVATORY 615 GARFIELD ST 8500032 032 THE OAKS 114 S HUMPHREY AVE 8500033 033 WASHINGTON IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1125 S CUYLER AVE 8500034 034 PERCY JULIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 416 S RIDGELAND AVE 8500035 035 OAK PARK TOWNSHIP 105 S OAK PARK AVE 8500036 036 OAK PARK SENIOR CENTER 500 S MAPLE AVE 834 LAKE ST 8500037 037 OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Township HCap Access OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y OAK PARK Y

NOTE: The letter (N) following the polling place address denotes that the polling place itself is not accessible to the handicapped although other parts of the facility may be accessible. An exemption has been granted by the State Board of Elections and signs are posted indicating if the whole building is accessible or if there is a special entrance.

Dated at Chicago, Illinois this 22nd day of March 2017

David Orr

Cook County Clerk cookcountyclerk.com

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Oak Park woman launches write-in bid, but there’s a catch

County rules say presidential hopeful’s votes won’t be counted

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It might be the shortest candidacy in Oak Park history, but a park district employee has announced her plan to run as a writein candidate for village president against the uncontested incumbent Anan Abu-Taleb.

Cate Readling, a sponsorship coordinator for the Park District of Oak Park, announced on Facebook on March 16 that she was running for the village president’s seat in the April 4 municipal election.

But Cook County Clerk David Orr’s Office states on its website that Feb. 2 was the deadline to file to run as a write-in candidate and that “only votes for eligible writein candidates are counted.”

Clerk’s office spokesman James Scalzitti confirmed in an email that “voters can write in whatever they want, but we only count the write-in votes cast for officially deJAMES SCALZITTI clared write-in canClerk’s office spokesman didates.”

Readling said in an interview that she believes state statute will allow her votes to be counted based on language that says “whenever an objection to a candidate’s nominating papers or petitions for any office is sustained after the 61st day before the election, the candidate may file a notarized declaration of intent to be a writein candidate for that office with the proper election authority or authorities no later than 7 days prior to the election.”

That means that a candidate who has been blocked from the ballot because of problems with a nominating petition – if they did not gather enough signatures, for example – then they have the right to file as a write-in no later than seven days prior to the election.

Readling announced on her personal Facebook page, which is open to the public, that she’s running to provide a voice to constituents “who do not feel heard, for those looking for the transparency and understanding of both the process and the outcome of our local government.”

“I will run for village president because I

“Voters can write in whatever they want, but we only count the write-in votes cast for officially declared write-in candidates.”

see that position as a catalyst and a facilitator for the incredible people and resources of Oak Park and our neighbors,” she wrote on March 16.

Roughly 10 hours later, she learned of the deadline for filing as a write-in candidate and said she would investigate. She then posted, “Ok then, the flood of messages, texts and emails tells me we are Doing this!

A true groundswell of support will make Real Change!”

Readling said in an interview with Wednesday Journal that she considered

running for village president last year and interviewed with the Oak Park Village Manager Association, a group that vets and slates candidates for public office in Oak Park, but she ultimately decided not to seek public office because of other personal commitments.

She said she changed her mind earlier this week after attending an open house forum held at Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., held by Abu-Taleb with 29th Ward Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

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Drawing attention from page 1 ing bonds that would pay for basic maintenance and repair, mandatory life and safety upgrades, classroom modernizations and building expansions at three elementary schools, among other capital expenses. District officials have said that this capital referenda will not increase taxes due to the expiration of bonds that were used to help pay for the construction of Julian and Brooks middle schools in 2002.

Last month, district officials laid out a worst-case scenario if both referenda fail that entails making at least $14 million in cuts over three years, which would mean the elimination of dozens of teachers, support staff, teacher librarians and most non-essential programming like music, foreign language and art. Many basic building maintenance operations and proposed building expansions and classroom modernization will be put on hold.

The many past and present D97 students who spoke during the March 18 demonstration expressed anxiety with the proposed cuts and delivered testimonials about the importance of those non-essential programs.

“My life would not be the same if it weren’t for the arts,” said Paul Berleman, a

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

‘WHOSE SCHOOLS? OUR SCHOOLS!’: A crowd of referendum supporters rally in Scoville Park on Saturday before marching west on Lake Street. The demonstration was organized by District 97 parents and students.

Julian 6th grader. “Every day, I look forward to going to school, singing in chorus and go-

vo, the performing arts program at Brooks.

“I walked in and learned so much more in that one moment about being able to work with

ing to Bravo afterward.”

Josh Czuba, a former Brooks student and

others to create something incredible,” he said.

current sophomore at Oak Park and River

“I learned so much about taking risks, choos-

Forest, recalled his first audition with Bra-

ing to be a leader and creating positive change

in yourself and the people around you.”

Emmy Belmont, a 1st grader at Irving, took to an elevated podium to list all of her favorite subjects, many of which district officials say would be cut if the referenda don’t pass.

“My favorite classes are Spanish, arts and computer labs,” she said. “When I am in middle school, I want to do tap and put on plays. Support our schools.”

After an hour-long rally inside of Scoville Park, the crowd walked west on Lake Street and back, chanting, “Whose schools? Our Schools!”

Jassen Strokosch, a representative with the pro-referendum group Ref Yes, said that the gathering was the result of roughly two weeks of planning by parents and students.

“It was mainly students and parents, they sort of did this on their own,” he said. “It was a sort of grassroots effort that led to this.”

Strokosch said that the district officials, who by law are prohibited from advocating for or against the referendum, had nothing to do with the planning. There were, however, at least two District 97 school board members in attendance — Board Vice President Amy Felton and board member Holly Spurlock.

“The most important reason for the referendum is our kids,” said Spurlock, whose daughter attends school in the district. “I am so happy to see all these kids here … It’s really important that we’re all here making this decision together as a community. We all support public education.”

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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On April 1, SPENGA will add its name to this mix. Located in Downtown Oak Park, SPENGA separates itself from the rest of the boutique studios by combining all the essential elements of fitness into one 60-minute session. SPENGA’s unique name comes from a combination of its three core elements, 20 minutes of “spin,” 20 minutes of “strength” training, and 20 minute of “yoga.” In every workout, clients receive cardiovascular conditioning, endurance and performance boosting and flexibility training to maximize their results.

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SPENGA Oak Park is located at 1136 puts it, “As a mother of two girls in the OPRF Lake Street, just behind Seven Point community, I love that SPENGA provides SPENGA also offers twice weekly dispensary in the old Pioneer Press building an incredible workout with cardio, strength memberships in addition to unlimited (with entrances on both Lake St. and and flexibility in a warm and welcoming memberships, recognizing that not all from Prairie Alley, in front of Holley Court environment for all. SPENGA’s signature members will come daily. “We realize that format allows me to get in a well rounded there are so many options out there in terms Garage). For more information go to www.spenga.com. workout without going anywhere else!” of fitness,” General Manager, Hannah Kaye incorporates the three pillars of fitness-cardio, strength, and flexibility. The emergence of boutique studios was really exciting and we enjoyed taking classes at most of them, but we felt they were all missing at least one of those pillars. We were determined to fill that void in the market, so after months of testing and training, we created SPENGA. It includes all three pillars of fitness, caters to every fitness level, and is wildly entertaining when it needs to be—our instructors know how to cater to the crowd and make it fun! We really feel it’s the Best. Workout. Ever.”

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Residents debate D97 referenda at Journal session

Some say the district’s proposed budget cuts are ‘scare tactics,’ while the district insists they’re real

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Oak Park residents for and against two District 97 referenda that will appear on the April 4 ballot presented their respective arguments during two separate, hourlong Wednesday Journal endorsement interviews on March 14.

The two sides agree that the district needs more money, but they disagreed about when the district should ask taxpayers for it, with Michael Nevins, an opponent of the referenda, calling the district’s projection of the deep budget cuts that might be made if the two referenda don’t pass next month “scare tactics.”

Nevins argued that residents should “vote no today and vote yes in one year,” he said, arguing that the $4 million in cash reserves that the district projects it will have in its operating funds balance a year from now should be enough to pay for existing

programs next academic year. suspended, officials have said.

“We think that this is a good thing for If they both fail, around $14 million in the community,” Nevins said. “Not just the budget cuts over the next three years could schools, but the whole community. You can result in the loss of approximately 170 say no and it isn’t Armageddon.” full-time positions, the elimination of nonThe district is running a limiting rate mandated programs (including art, world operating funds referendum with an language, music, teacher mentoring and increase totaling around $13.3 million in International Baccalaureate), an increase order to pay for day-to-day in class sizes “across all expenses, such as salaries and grade levels” and the possible programs. If it passes, the “installation of trailers as average property taxpayer in temporary classrooms,” among ■ To read more the district could see an increase other belt-tightening measures, of roughly $74 on every $1,000 of district officials have said.

VISIT OAKPARK.COM their current tax bill.

During a board presentation A separate building funds of the financial projections in referendum calls for issuance of up to $57.5 February, school board member Graham million in bonds, which will go to pay for Brisben said that this scenario, which D97 numerous capital expenses, such as basic Supt. Carol Kelley described then as “not building maintenance and the expansion a scare tactic,” is the result of a “perfect of three elementary schools that are almost storm” of structural disadvantage and overcapacity. It will have no effect on tax historical happenstance. bills, district officials said. In informational Brisben said that a 1,000 student spike in literature, officials explain that this is “due enrollment, the district’s restricted ability to the expiration of the 1999 referendum to raise sufficient revenues from property bonds that helped build” the two middle taxes due to a Cook County tax cap law and schools in Oak Park. the state’s withholding $9 million of general If either of these ballot measures fail, aid to the district since 2012 all contributed the district’s plans for building expansions, to the current scenario. classroom upgrades and basic building During the March 14 endorsement maintenance would be indefinitely interview, Libbey Paul, a staff member at

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the Oak Park Education Foundation and referenda supporter, said that the stakes this year are much higher than in the 2011 referendum year.

“This feels substantially different,” Paul said. “It feels very different than 2011.

Some parents and community members are saying, ‘Oh, you’re just crying wolf.’

Unfortunately, I wish that were true, but I don’t believe it is.”

Paul and her pro-referendum colleague Jassen Strokosch, who also attended the endorsement interview and has organized past District 97 referendum efforts, lauded the school board’s fiscal stewardship. They referenced the cost-savings associated with the district’s new administration building and the hiring of Kelley, whose performance they also lauded, among other factors.

But Nevins and his anti-referendum colleagues, Maureen Kleinman and Amanda Massie, said that the district hasn’t been as frugal as it claims. Nevins said that, although the district’s enrollment has increased by 28 percent, its full-time staff has gradually increased by 65 percent. He also said that some of the district’s investment areas need more vetting.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Patients who are experiencing pain sometimes ask me about marijuana -- medical cannabis. Anecdotal evidence about this use is growing, but solid data is scarce because federal anti-cannabis laws make clinical trials very difficult to arrange.

Doctors in Illinois do not prescribe medical cannabis for pain, or anything else. Our role, instead, is to confirm that a patient suffers from one of about forty medical conditions that qualify them for a Medical Cannabis Card. These include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. New ones will probably be added to the list soon, but generalized pain -- say, from a backache, or after surgery -- does not currently qualify. Patients must apply online, and be under the care of a physician. Once the state approves the application, a card allows the patient access to purchase cannabis from a private dispensary.

One new study in Michigan found that medical cannabis use for pain reduced opioid dependence by two-thirds, and many patients reported fewer side-effects and improved quality of life. “More research is needed to validate this finding,” the study reported, as studies often do. Pain, of course, continues. So, let’s hope the necessary research, however it turns out, moves ahead quickly.

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A R T S

D A N C E R S

‘Beauty’ takes work

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Deno Andrews and Dan Moroney: Values You Can Trust

hen you cast your ballot on April 4th for Village Trustee in Oak Park, two candidates rise above the rest. Dan Moroney and Deno Andrews offer a fresh perspective to local politics and promise to bring their business experience and in-depth knowledge of the Village to work for all citizens of Oak Park.

Both Andrews and Moroney were born and raised in Oak Park. The son of a local business owner, Andrews graduated from OPRF and received a business degree from DePaul University. After working as a consultant, he looked to his hometown for a new path. As the owner of Felony Franks, he has been able to give back to the community by offering former felons employment opportunities.

Like Andrews, Moroney has strong ties to the community. After graduating from OPRF and the University of Dayton, he volunteered for the Peace Corps before returning to Oak Park to run his real estate business, Moroney Homes, and raise his two children with his wife in the same town where he grew up as the youngest of six siblings.

As independents, Andrews and Moroney will serve the residents of Oak Park first and will fairly evaluate all decisions

that come before the Board. As self-employed, local business owners, Moroney and Andrews are practiced in the skill of recognizing opportunities and making things happen with an eye towards advocating for the best outcome.

A key goal for the pair is to bring transparency to the Village to promote citizen involvement in local issues. Moroney and Andrews believe a well-informed public results in better community engagement between residents and governing bodies. By using cost-effective measures such as the Village website, Twitter and Facebook, they aim to make it easier for residents to engage. With clear, established rules in place for developers, they hope to level the playing field for those interested in making investments in the community.

Moroney and Andrews are uniquely positioned to take a long-term view

of the Village. By using their first-hand knowledge of what has worked and what has failed in Oak Park over the decades, they approach the future of Oak Park with the understanding that the Board’s actions will impact the Village for years to come.

Andrews and Moroney share a similar approach to many of the issues facing Oak Park.

On the issue of taxes, Andrews notes that rethinking the approach to property taxes is a motivating factor.

“Since 1999, we’ve seen our collective levy go up two and a half times the rate of inflation. That rate is unsustainable.

With calculated measures, we can make that rate more predictable and lower the trajectory. I grew up in a middle class family, and it’s important that cost not drive out generational, racial and socio-economic diversity from Oak Park.”

Moroney agrees, noting that the high

tax burden also affects landlords and rental properties as well as the ability of the Village to attract small businesses.

As a real estate professional who has rehabilitated and lived in homes throughout all of Oak Park’s diverse neighborhoods, Moroney believes the key to growth in Oak Park is investment in all areas of Oak Park, not just the downtown corridor. “The border streets and east side of the Village are ripe for development opportunities.”

For both Andrews and Moroney, investment is best made with a long-range, overall perspective. Recognizing that the major developments of today will shape the Village for generations to come, they emphasize the need to approach all development in the context of a long-range plan.

Moroney remarks, “Needs and values should drive growth, not solely maximum return on investment.”

At the end of the day, both candidates are motivated to create a better Oak Park for today and for the future. Andrews sums up his vision for the future, “Oak Park will look different when my kids are grown, but I want them to have the same feeling about their hometown that I do.”

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Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000

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. Jenny Weber, 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

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

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

3:30-4:00pm

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6:30-7:00am

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10:30-11:00am

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10:30-11:00am

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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 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH 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

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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

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

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Aggravated unauthorized use of a weapon arrest Terryon Carter, 34, of the 8800 block of South Wabash in the West Chesterfield neighborhood of Chicago, was arrested for unauthorized use of a weapon at 1:34 a.m. on March 17. A name check on Carter showed he had three outside warrants – two from Wisconsin and one from the U.S. Marshalls. He was held for bond hearings.

No additional information was given.

Theft ■ The rear license plate was stolen from a tan 2000 Nissan in the 400 block of North Harlem sometime between 6 a.m. on March 15 and 12:03 a.m. on March 16. The estimated loss was $15.

■ An Oak Park and River Forest High School student’s iPhone 5S, cash and gift card were stolen from his unlocked locker at the high school, 201 N. Scoville Ave., sometime between 9 a.m. and 12:33 p.m. on March 18. The estimated loss was $129.

■ An Oak Park and River Forest High School student’s iPhone 6 was stolen from his unlocked locker at the high school, 201 N. Scoville Ave., sometime between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m. on March 15. The estimated loss was $600.

■ A village of Oak Park permit for night overnight parking was stolen from the rear window of a 1994 GMC in the 1100 block of South Oak Park Avenue sometime between 1:30 p.m. on March 3 and 3:40 p.m. on March 13.

Retail theft arrest A 48-year-old man from the 1800 block of South 34rd Avenue in Maywood was arrested in the 700 block of South Taylor Avenue at 6:07 p.m. on March 16 for shoplifting at a CVS Pharmacy. The police summary report did not indicate which CVS the man visited, but it noted he entered the business and stole over-the-counter medications from the display shelf.

Theft from a motor vehicle A spare tire was removed from a black Jeep Wrangler in the 500 block of South

Maple Avenue sometime between 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on March 15. The estimated loss was $1,000.

Retail theft Two men entered the Gap retail store, 435 N. Harlem Ave., at about 6 p.m. on March 15 and gathered baby clothing and men’s clothing in their arms and left without paying.

Recovered stolen motor vehicle

A black 2014 Hyundai Sonata that was reported stolen in Oak Park on March 9, 2017, was recovered by the 15th District Chicago Police Department in the 5400 block of West Ferdinand Street in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago at 11:50 a.m. on March 15.

Theft of motor vehicle A white 2000 Honda CRV was stolen by unknown means from the 1200 block of North Austin Boulevard sometime between 6:15 p.m. on March 13 and 5:45 a.m. on March 14. The estimated loss was $1,500.

Burglary A garage was burglarized in the 600 block of Gunderson Avenue sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 19.

The burglar entered the garage through an overhead door or open side service door and ransacked the owner’s gray 2004 Saturn Ion and stole cash. They also stole a dark gray Trek Allant Mountain bike with a brown seat and a luggage rack from the garage.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, March 13-19, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.

— Compiled by Timothy Inklebarger

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One government to rule them all?

Oak Park trustee candidates differ on role of I-Gov group on costly projects

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Elected officials in Oak Park and other local leaders have long aimed to bring representatives from the village’s various taxing bodies to the table to help reduce the tax burden on residents.

The idea of intergovernmental agreement on big-ticket expenses has become a regular topic at candidate forums amongst the five candidates running for village trustee – candidates frequently point to I-Gov, an informal group of officials who meet periodically throughout the year to discuss budgets and finances.

I-Gov is usually attended by representatives of Oak Park’s two school districts, the library board, the village board of trustees and the park district.

Candidates running for village trustee in Oak Park have different visions on what role I-Gov should play in the future.

Candidate Deno Andrews has said throughout the campaign that he believes the various boards should sign an intergovernmental agreement that would require representatives of the various taxing bodies to come to the table when discussing bigticket expenses that might have a negative impact on the other taxing bodies.

He said I-Gov should establish a “stop-gap measure” of some sort that would legally allow those representatives to block costly projects that could have a substantial impact on taxes.

Andrews noted that the village of Oak Park’s current plan to install blue-stone sidewalks as part of its forthcoming streetscaping project would be an example of an expense that all the taxing bodies should discuss before the village signs off.

Candidate Simone Boutet, a former village attorney, said she also would like to see greater cooperation between the taxing bodies, but that the idea of establishing a legal mechanism to allow one taxing body to prevent another from taking action is not legally possible.

“That’s nonsense and that’s not going to happen,” she said, adding that it’s “goofing with the electoral process” and calling it “naïve and unrealistic.”

She said it does make sense for officials to continue to collaborate through I-Gov meetings, particularly in an era where the state budget has been in limbo. “[I-Gov] need[s] to be a leader in getting the community talking to each other on ways to share on capital improvements,” she said.

Trustee incumbent candidate Glenn Brewer also noted the important role I-Gov has to play in reducing the tax burden, but binding the hands one taxing body over the other is not legally feasible.

“You have to take into consideration the legal constraints that each of the taxing bodies operates under and how they get funding and how that might not be possible to impose legal requirements that would be against state law,” he said.

Brewer quoted his running mate, incumbent trustee candidate Peter Barber: “It’s really difficult for me to walk into your house and tell you how you should treat me.”

“The better way to do it is through cooperation, consensus and dialogue,” Brewer said.

Dan Moroney has, perhaps, been the most outspoken critic of I-Gov on the campaign trail, saying at an Oak Park League of Women Voters candidate forum in early March that the forum “was intended for meaningful collaboration and has devolved into something that is more patting each other on the back and informing each other.”

In a more recent interview, Moroney that he does not believe the dialogue at I-Gov meetings is “critical or meaningful.”

He acknowledged that he has attended one I-Gov meeting and a candidate forum held by the group earlier this year.

Moroney said the other taxing bodies should “not have veto power” over one another through I-Gov, “but at least should get input, so they’re not acting in their own silo.” Moroney, who is running with Andrews on an unofficial slate for the village board, also noted that the village’s $20 million streetscaping project should be put before the other boards in the village for consideration. The same goes for referenda, Moroney said.

“I think it would behoove the taxing bodies that are proposing referenda to get input from the other taxing bodies,” he said, adding that he believes the high school pool proposal would have been approved by voters if the various taxing bodies had publicly supported it.

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By DEBORAH KADIN Contributing Reporter

Two years ago, politics in River Forest got a bit nasty when as many as 40 corrugated plastic signs for first-time trustee candidate Patty Henek were slashed. At the time, some speculated that the actions might have been in response to her involvement in the debate over the renovation of Roosevelt Middle School.

Though the Roosevelt School issue has been settled, Henek’s signs once again are being damaged, apparently. And, to date, it appears she’s the only candidate whose signs have been targeted for vandalism.

The incidents were troubling enough for Village President Catherine Adduci to call them out during the March 13 meeting of the village board.

“This is not who we are in River Forest. I hope all of us around the board – anyone -will denounce this as a bad thing, that they don’t accept it, they do not like it,” Adduci said. “This is not who we are. We will prosecute if we see anyone vandalizing any signs on private property.”

Henek’s signs had been out around River Forest for about two weeks. Over the March 11 weekend, she received email and calls from some supporters informing her that that signs in front of their homes had been damaged.

The signs are constructed in such a way that it would take some effort to kick them in and would take a tool to cut them. On William Street, one sign and its metal stand were damaged, Henek said. Other Henek signs were damaged in different parts of town, she said.

“I’m not 100 percent sure who did this.

I thought maybe we were past this,” said Henek.

Henek said that in 2013 as many as 40 of her signs experienced the same type of

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SPECIAL TREATMENT: In a repeat of 2015, Henek signs are being targeted. damage. In one instance, she had to replace a sign three times.

As she did two years ago, she will replace all the signs. She has not contacted police; she did not two years ago, either, she said.

Two other candidates running for trustee expressed concern over the incidents.

“I was shocked; it was shocking to see it in person,” said Trustee Tom Cargie, who noted that two of Henek sings on his block were disturbed, though the one in front of his house was not.

“It was troubling that it just happened to Patty’s signs given that others were undisturbed,” Cargie said. “These are not kids just being destructive. The only conclusion I can make is that this is directed and destructive. And unfortunate.”

In an email, first-time candidate Respicio Vazquez said, “I am disheartened that any one candidate’s lawn signs were vandalized.

Each River Forest candidate works hard in contributing their personal time and financial resources towards their campaign with the hopes of serving the community. We should all be respectful of each other’s expressions, viewpoints and property.”

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River Forest officials are urging residents to keep a watchful eye on their pets while outside after a coyote recently killed a small dog at Priory Park.

Officials also mentioned receiving reports from residents about sighting coyotes, which are coming into the neighborhoods from Cook County Forest Preserves in search of food.

An announcement came during the elected officials’ comments at the March 13 board meeting.

“They travel in packs. Make sure you have your dogs on a leash,” Village President Catherine Adduci said. “Coyotes come out at dusk and dawn, so make sure to walk your dog in the daylight. Be vigilant.”

Adduci said don’t run if you see coyotes.

Rather, clap your hands, make some sort of loud noise and they will run away.

“We cycle through this every couple of years,” Village Administrator Eric Palm said.

Information about coyotes has been posted on the village website. Here are some things to remember: ■ Coyotes are generally not dangerous to humans, but they are can be territorial when protecting their young and should not be approached.

■ Small pets may be considered prey by coyotes, so don’t leave your pets outside unsupervised.

■ Never feed coyotes, don’t leave food outside and make sure any trash containers outside are covered securely.

■ Do not leave small pets unattended outside, even in a fenced-in yard.

■ Do not allow a coyote to get in between you and your pet or child.

Additional information can be found on the websites of River Forest and of the Cook County Forest Preserve District.

Deborah Kadin

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Another home and studio Prolific Prairie-style architect E.E. Roberts’ abode is up for sale

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tter the phrase “home and studio” in certain circles in Oak Park, and the assumption is you’re referring to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio, a National Landmark on Forest Avenue. A recent addition to the local real estate listings, however, offers a glimpse into another home and studio, home to one of Wright’s contemporaries, who also lived and worked in Oak Park. Like Wright, E.E. Roberts added his own style to an existing house. His former home at 1019 Superior offers a well-preserved window into his personal style.

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E.E. Roberts Born Eben Ezra Roberts in Boston in 1866, E.E. Roberts was educated in New England and moved to Chicago in 1888, where he worked as a site superintendent for architect S.S. Beman at the Pullman development on the South Side. In 1893, Roberts moved to Oak Park and established his own architecture practice, eventually maintaining two offices: one on Marion Street at North Boulevard and the other out of his Superior Street home.

Roberts and his wife Rossie purchased the home in 1898. It was built in 1894 in the Vic-

HOME SWEET STUDIO: The ‘other’ Prairie architect, E.E. Roberts, also had a studio in his home at 1019 Superior. torian Italianate style. In 1911, Roberts added to the house, doubling the floor space and over the years, the home took on a Prairie style that reflected Roberts’ own evolution as an architect.

The couple raised two children, Margaret and Elmer, in the home, and E.E. Roberts lived there until he died in 1943. Roberts is credited with designing over 200 homes in Oak Park. In 1912, he moved his architectural practice to Chicago, where he focused on more commercial designs.

Prairie-style stewards When Ann Kelly and Rob Zwettler first saw the house in 1998, they knew it was their future home. Zwettler said their move to Oak Park followed a natural sequence of events.

“We lived in Chicago since the mid-’80s and started studying Oak Park when a lot of people do,” Zwettler recalled, “when we were expecting a kid. Of course we knew who Frank Lloyd Wright was, but we didn’t

know of E.E. Roberts. We were really intent on finding a Prairie-style house.”

The real estate market was booming at the time of their home search, he said. When their realtor notified them a Prairie-style home had just hit the market, Ann was there within hours. They made an offer that day and started learning about the architect.

“The listing talked about E.E. Roberts, and the house had been on the Wright Plus walk See E.E. ROBERTS on page 23

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E. E. ROBERTS A Prairie legacy from page 21

in the 1990s, so the owner had a lot of material spread out on the dining room table for us to see. We started reading up on him, and it turns out the guy was disgustingly accomplished. He was president of the Historical Society, commodore of his yacht club in Michigan. He designed much of downtown Oak Park and built half of the houses in the village,” Zwettler noted, exaggerating a bit.

Kelly and Zwettler made a few changes to the home but took great care to stay true to Roberts’ vision for the house. Shortly after moving in, they tackled the upstairs and created a large master bathroom that stays true to the Prairie aesthetic of the home while incorporating modern amenities. Grey subway tile accents the walls, the soaking tub, and steam shower in an effort to replicate materials that would have been used in the early 1900s. A pedestal sink and recessed oak medicine cabinet also stay true to the era of the home.

Once they recovered from the bathroom project, the couple moved on to a complete kitchen renovation, taking the room down to the studs. Working with designer Jean Radford of Prairie Plus and general contractor Von Dreele/Freerksen, they took design cues from the original built-in cabinetry in the home.

Custom oak Roecker cabinets sport antique glass knobs and are topped with period-appropriate soapstone countertops. The butler’s pantry cabinets feature leaded glass inserts that replicate original windows in the home and are topped with limestone counters.

Much of the first floor is the same as when Roberts remodeled the home, and the original details reflect his personal style. In the dining room, leaded windows, beamed ceilings and a small storage nook in the dining room are quintessential Prairie style.

Zwettler’s favorite item might be the stunning 18-carat, gold-accented, stained-glass doors leading from the dining room to the adjacent family room.

“We have a copy of the 1911 Journal of Architecture which features these doors on the cover,” he said. “We hired a local Oak Park glass artist to reproduce that design in our upstairs bathroom.”

The solarium on the first floor has the original tiled floors and ornate radiator covers. Photos of E.E. Roberts painting in the solarium (he was an active member of the Oak Park Art League), show the room much as it exists today.

In the living room, the glazed, tiled fireplace and built-in cabinetry showcase Prairie influence, as does the unusual newel post on the stair case with a built-in grandfather clock and storage cabinet. On the third floor, Robert’s office still makes a great office space, or it could be used as another bedroom.

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PRESERVING THE PRAIRIE: Much of the first floor is the same as when Roberts remodeled the home, and the original details reflect his personal style.

Time for a change As empty-nesters, Kelly and Zwettler are ready to pass this Roberts legacy to another family who will appreciate the home as much as they did. They turned to Anne Ferri and Lynn Scheir of Baird and Warner, who are listing the home for $1,075,000.

Years after she first found them the home, Ferri said Kelly and Zwettler have been wonderful stewards of what they found.

“It is amazing how much has not changed over the year in terms of original details,” she observed. “They really tried to be pure to the style of the home with their renovations.”

Zwettler acknowledged there is much he will miss about the home.

“Even after almost 20 years,” he said,

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“when I walk through the house, I just feel privileged to live here. It’s not just the house but the location too. You can walk to downtown Oak Park, and our daughter walked to

all three schools. There’s also the beauty of the neighborhood. It’s just special. You can see three Frank Lloyd Wright houses from our yard. We felt privileged to live here.”

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business or the most transactions,” says Gerri Keating, CEO of OPAAR. “The Realtor of the Year is the person everybody else can look up

By DEB QUANTOCK MCCAREY to, somebody who is an all-around good person, professionally and personally. John will be given another plaque in Springfield on April 17, and hen first meeting John Lawrence, the honored, so it is a big deal.”

2012 Realtor of the Year, it’s easy to see WJ recently sat down for a conversation with how and why the broker/owner of Oak Lawrence in his offices at 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Park-based Weichert Realtors – Nickel Group was selected by the Oak Park Area How did your new real estate office survive Association of Realtors (OPAAR) to receive this top the recent recession? industry honor.

Well, we opened up on Dec. 1, 2006, not knowing With a warm handshake, sincere smile and we were about to go into a real depressed period. earnest gaze, Lawrence epitomizes a home-grown It did get a bit hairy. I lost one partner and then businessman and committed community guy who another a couple of years later. enjoys giving back to Oak Park, River Forest and We started out lean, and we stayed lean … and Forest Park. the money was well managed, so we weren’t Peers say the 41-year-old family man is a successful feeling that real pinch. Throughout everything, real estate pro because of his commitment to we also kept a very positive message and dialogue excellence in business as well as the common good going in the office. As a result, every single year where he lives and works. These attributes he we have out-performed the market by a large attributes to the role-modeling he received from his margin. At the very end of 2008 we affiliated with compassionate and civic-minded parents, Dr. Gene Weichert Real Estate, and that played a role in our and Evelyn Lawrence of River Forest. increase in business. For example in 2009, when The fourth in a line of six kids, Lawrence attended everybody was losing it in real estate, we had a St. Luke Catholic School in River Forest, and is a 1989 40 percent increase in business and were able to graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School. attract good, quality, producing agents.

He went on to earn an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Champaign and a teaching What is your business philosophy? certificate from Concordia University in River People want to work with good people they feel Forest. He currently resides with his wife Pam, an are going to treat them right. So it is important early childhood special education teacher, and their to me to make this a place where agents want to 9-month-old daughter in River Forest. do business, and for the community to see that Nine years ago, he shifted careers from being a we give back to it. For example, we are a strong special education teacher himself in River Forest supporter of Opportunity Knocks, so our agents School District 90 to real estate, first working for are given the opportunity to make a donation other offices, then opening his own. after every closing, and the office matches it. We An active member of the Oak Park-River Forest also do food drives … [for the Forest Park and Oak Chamber of Commerce, in 2012 he became its Park food pantries] and we will continue to do president. Lawrence also serves as treasurer on that. the board of OPAAR, and sits on the board of directors for Opportunity Knocks, a community How’s business so far this year? organization that serves teens and young adults with [In the third week of March], the inventory developmental disabilities.

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March 22, 2017

Caroline Matz • 5th • Roosevelt

Emile Francis Arado • 4th • Hatch

Charlie Pozesky • 5th • Mann

Gavin Huang • 5th • Mann

Special Advertising Section

Devante Evans • 4th • Longfellow

Jasmine Shirley • 4th • Hatch

Maddux Corvo • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Max Rosala • 5th • Mann

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Khanya Williams • 5th • Longfellow

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Luke Witherspoon • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Joey Block • 5th • Longfellow

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March 22, 2017

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Every year, fourth and fifth grade students in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park use their creative talents to write, draw and design ads for our local businesses. On the following 32 pages you’ll find over 200 examples of some of the cutest, funniest and surprising advertising you’ll ever see.

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Sophie Rosas • 5th • Holmes

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Hannah Franke • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Josie Mayerhofer • 5th • Ascension

Langston Short • 4th • Hatch

Samantha Welin • 5th • Hatch

Esme Conour • 4th • Longfellow

Lily Cain • 4th • Longfellow

Johane Miller • 5th • Mann

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March 22, 2017

Lena Hartman • 5th • Holmes

Leo Beliaev • 5th • Holmes

Sadie Parkinson • 4th • Irving

Molly Medland • 4th • Mann

Claire Butterly • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Lucas Huang • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Adam Doyle • 4th • Whittier

Christie Elshtain • 4th • Whittier

Sonja DeJong • 5th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

Calla Champaneri • 5th • Beye

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March 22, 2017

Asia Washington • 5th • Hatch

Faith Lee • 5th • Roosevelt

Jackson Wagemann • 5th • Beye

Shea Hunter • 5th • Roosevelt

Natalia Arellano • 4th • Longfellow

Vashan Keith Tapia • 4th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Maura Mueller • 5th • Ascension

Elsie Negron • 5th • Beye

Ben Mitchell • 5th • Holmes

Gabrielle Speller • 4th • Longfellow

Xander Pohl • 5th • Longfellow

Max Lofgren • 5th • Mann

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March 22, 2017

Emma R Costello • 5th • Irving

Gabe Hartman • 4th • Irving

Ava Deutch • 4th • Longfellow

Sela Snyder • 5th • Mann

Aidan Collins • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Alex Spielman • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Poppy Burrows • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Julia Jeon • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Ascher Clark • 5th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

Colin Powers • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Jackson Solberg • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Ren Akiko Goodfriend • 4th • Hatch

Ashely Brown• 5th • Beye

Maya Wilbourne • 4th • Longfellow

Special Advertising Section

Daniel Kane • 5th • Longfellow

Oliver Hug • 5th • Hatch

Dean Cianciolo • 5th • Holmes

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Kiera Kleidon • 5th • Longfellow

Luca Trotta • 4th • Mann

Special Advertising Section

Alex Kahn • 5th • Mann

March 22, 2017

Marissa Johnson • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Ivy Darrow • 5th • Whittier

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Max Bennett • 5th • Longfellow

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Jackie Bollinger • 5th • Mann

Priya Chambers • 5th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Ainsley McConnell • 5th • Irving

Ben Shafiro • 5th • Holmes

Benjamin Niewgeiner • 4th • Longfellow

Cole Shepherd • 5th • Mann

James Ponicki • 5th • Ascension

Lila Jackson • 4th • Hatch

Olive Merrill • 4th • Hatch

Rachel Chung • 5th • Longfellow

Sophia Powell • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Special Advertising Section

Grace Gallagher • 5th • Longfellow

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March 22, 2017

Mia McNay Rodriguez • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

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Carson Brown • 5th • Beye

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Declan Huggins • 5th • Ascension

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March 22, 2017

Anderson Jerome-Darr • 5th • Holmes

Special Advertising Section

Jenna Ahn • 5th • Hatch

New Spring Menu Launching in April!

GREATJOB KIDS! Thanks to all of the teachers and students who participated in this year’s Design-An-Ad contest! www.OakPark.com www.RiverForest.com

Yamya Apollo • 4th • Longfellow

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Design an Ad www.ForestParkReview.com

Special Advertising Section

Ajax Deary • 4th • Mann

Emily Moore • 5th • Roosevelt

Caiden Reidman Crowley • 5th • Beye

Isabel Ring • 5th • Whittier

March 22, 2017

Ella Avrushin • 5th • Hatch

Ella Homrok • 5th • Longfellow

Jane Maxwell • 5th • Roosevelt

Jeylon Espinosa • 5th • Holmes

Rayya Uhan • 4th • Longfellow

Margaret Carr • 5th • Roosevelt

Marin Balaz • 5th • Lincoln

Phyllis Kreiter • 5th • Mann

Sara Nimz • 5th • Mann

Sydney Poutlitz • 5th • Longfellow

Vivian Wienke • 5th • Roosevelt

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5th Grade Winners

4th Grade Winners

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

st 1 Place

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Graham Harris

Bailey Mosbacher

William Clifford

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Whittier School

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st 1 Place

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Joshua Wood

Calla Champaneri

Ada Wohlgenant

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Beye School

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March 22, 2017

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Daniel Johnson • 5th • Hatch

Kathryn Meister • 5th • Longfellow

Luke D’Alise • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Rebessa Kirk • 4th • Mann

Shanti Liddell • 5th • Holmes

Sofia Bishop • 5th • Longfellow

Call today to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION to see if Mathnasium is the right fit for you and your family.

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Emmitt Baker • 5th • Longfellow

Khyra Jones • 5th • Whittier

March 22, 2017

Luke Barron • 4th • Irving

Pro Musica is the only community chorus for 1st - 12th grades serving Oak Park and the surrounding suburbs. Our singers perform in local concerts and international choral festivals, at the Auditorium Theater and rock clubs. We march in parades, sing with symphonies and collaborate with nationally acclaimed professional arts organizations.

UPCOMING CONCERTS:

• Three Choirs Live featuring Anima (Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus), Evanston Children›s Choir, and Pro Musica. Saturday, April 8th at 3pm at First United Church in Oak Park. $10 admission at the door.

• Spring Concert: Sunday April 30th at 2pm at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park. $10-$15 admission at the door.

CHECK US OUT: Shawn Harris II • 4th • Longfellow

• Meet singers, parents and staff at our End of Year Party on Tuesday May 2nd from 5-7pm. Free hot dog supper will be served and any interested singers and their families are welcome! Email pmyouthchourus@ gmail.com to receive an invitation.

Sophie Rose Keberlein • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

• Early auditions for next season (Sep ‘17 - Apr ‘18) on Tuesday, May 9th starting at 5:30pm in Oak Park. Email pmyouthchorus@gmail.com to reserve a 10 minute time slot.

We have a new website & phone number!

www.promusicayouthchorus.org 708.406.9597

Tracy Ho • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Tracy Ho • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

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March 22, 2017

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Aidan Underwood • 4th • Mann

Alex Lepko • 5th • Roosevelt

Donald Davis, Jr. • 5th • Beye

Griffin Gee • 5th • Holmes

Helen Lee • 5th • Hatch

Macy Callahan • 5th • Hatch

Maya Sullivan • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Nick Ferendez Murray • 5th • Mann

Special Advertising Section

Patrick Marron • 5th • Ascension

Soloman Westmeyer • 4th • Irving

Sydney Neschis • 4th • Longfellow

March 22, 2017

Siddharth Paterari • 5th • Longfellow

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March 22, 2017

Adan Pedroza • 5th • Longfellow

Finley Egan • 4th • Hatch

Niaume Barnes • 4th • Hatch

Aisha Abdallah • 5th • Roosevelt

Giovanna Aguilar Ripley • 5th • Whittier

Rebecka Hibel • 5th • Mann

Special Advertising Section

Elia Wei-Henrys • 4th • Whittier

Javier Rodriguez • 5th • Beye

Ruby Franklin • 5th • Longfellow

Fhaysia Matthews • 4th • Longfellow

Mimi VanSanten • 4th • Hatch

Sarah Ernst • 5th • Longfellow

SPANISH and MUSIC

SUMMER CAMP (to accommodate your vacation planning)

The Language and Music School Willow Acevedo • 5th • Holmes

150 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60301 www.LMSCHOOL.com • (708) 524-5252

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CALL FOR A PLACEMENT VISIT TODAY! Program fills up quickly.

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Orlando Sanders • 5th • Beye

Sarah Kaufman • 5th • Holmes

Waylon Ritter • 4th • Longfellow

Ethan Walsh • 5th • Hatch

Annie Chen-Marusich • 4th • Irving

Dylan Bomar • 4th • Mann

March 22, 2017

Rachel Buchta • 5th • Hatch

Jordan Waters • 5th • Longfellow

Justin Ross Lulu • 4th • Mann

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Maria Konigk-Bakalar • 5th • Longfellow

Imani Nutall • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

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Talia Kiessling • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Vaughan Osga • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Nicola Stolfa • 4th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

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Emonni Davis • 4th • Longfellow

Kate Wallace • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Maggie Allen• 5th • Irving

Rilet Owens • 5th • Holmes

Poppy Burrows • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

March 22, 2017

Leen Alaraj • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Sylvia Jones • 5th • Longfellow

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Lars Olson • 4th • Irving

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Sylvia McGoldrick • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

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Ella Klem • 4th • Hatch

Addison Bliss • 4th • Mann

Ella Reynolds • 5th • Holmes

March 22, 2017

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March 22, 2017

Ella Kopper • 5th • Hatch

Helena Booth • 4th • Longfellow

Special Advertising Section

Catherine Cahill • 5th • Mann

Mia Burin • 4th • Longfellow

Nico Ackerman • 5th • Hatch

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Jada Blake • 5th • Beye

Kaleb Cray • 5th • Longfellow

Luke D’Alise • 5th • Roosevelt

Quin Brigham • 5th • Roosevelt

Tamron McGee • 5th • Holmes

March 22, 2017

Mackenzie Hamer • 4th • Whittier

Cooper • 4th • Mann

Brooklyn Crawl • 4th • Whittier

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March 22, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Colton Sheffert • 4th • Longfellow

Diego Jimenez • 5th • Ascension

Eli Travis • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Ian Hansen • 5th • Roosevelt Middle School

Kaden Krumrei • 4th • Mann

Samuel Gray • 5th • Hatch

Vilas Brooklyn Advani • 5th • Beye

Willa Aumaun • 5th • Holmes

Mei-Li Mikos • 5th • Irving

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March 22, 2017

Our Amazing Artists!

4th Grade Hatch Ava Albukerk Emile Arado Niaom’e Barnes Spencer Baus Campbell Beasley Dylan Bergau-Ridge Alejandro Betancourt-Martinez Paola Campuzano Haley Cohen Grayson Comeaux Alexander Danielski Finley Egan Tallulah Fox-Robertson Ren Goodfriend Alexander Gossett Matthew Green Micah Hauser Amaya Henderson Mahalia Hodge Daniella Horna-Baxter Lila Jackson Matthew Jones Frank Jordan Eleanor Klem Gabriel Leal Koji Lemke Brett Linzing David Maas Tylar Mayberry Olive Merrill Myles Millhouse Isabella Murphy Nguyen-Simon Nguyen Lucy Norman Cuinn O’Keefe Bennett Parker Dionna Payne Josephine Pfeiffer Jasmine Shirley Langston Short Sydney Shrader Nolan Smith Maribel Telek-Lundal Anna Topel Henry Wehman Christiana Wright Maxwell Wright-Crite

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4th Grade longfellow Mayan Al Waeli Tamya Apollo Natalia Arellano Elena Barrigar Tressa Barrigar Nolan Mateus Beach Helena Booth Kathryn Boveri Bryant Buckhanan Rafael Butt Frances Byrne Lily Cain

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4th Grade LaHucik Mann Myles Armstrong Spencer Bell Carolina Bostedt Anna Bullock Sloane Conway Mac Dawson Ajax Deary Hannah Demes Eddie Desiderio Henry Gillman Mary Gullo Drew Harris Luke Hurtado Kaden Krumrei Nicole Lancaster Stuart Lippincott Maeve Marzec Dominic Trotta Liam Tuhey Aidan Underwood Mimi Van Santen

Callie Walsh Ben Wefel Abby Weiss

5th Grade Ascension Noah Allaire Karla Armadillo Lizzie Brunich Issac Felder Michael Fox William Healy Declan Huggins Johnathan Hughes Diego Jimenez Abby Lee Patrick Marron Josie Mayerhofer Kevin McGovern Liam McGovern Sylvia Meyer Maura Mueller Michael Nelligan James Nowicki Evan O’Brien Ericka Pacheco James Ponicki Molly Risch Fiona Roche Tom Schmiedler Gus Shumaker Mateo Suarez Maria Sweeney Petroula Tsaganos Kamyla Wilson James Zimmer Henry Zimmer

5th Grade beye Vilas Advani Yahweh Anderson Wynter Austin Lincoln Beecroft Jada Blake Ashley Brown Carson Brown Ozzy Carballo Calla Champaneri Sameer Chand Donald Davis Eleanor Derks Maya Dysico Emily Eastman Elliott Edwards Clarissa Ellis Dallis Ellis Gregory Ellis Sarah Mae Fieser Julian-Jean Fredericks James Hall Taurus Hayes Jacob Hern A aliyah Ivy Sharee Jackson Hayden Jingst Porter Jingst Chloe Johnson John Johnson Cameron Jones Maggie Kelley Anderson Koch Suzanne Kowalczyk Ella McGee Tyler McKnight Anna Miller William Moroney Elsie Negron Kaya Piper Rozlyn Plazas Caiden Reichmann-Crowley Jordan Richberg Javier Rodriguez Kaleel Rogers

Joseph Roman Elizabeth Russell Orlando Sanders Benjamin Sassone Tate Scanlan Jadon Scott Chloe Simmons Sean Smith lzel Amara Smyth Gibson Sokolowski William Steketee Yoshi Timms Caleb Turnock Jackson Wagemann Elsa Waichulis Jane Walker Annie Whitmore Yeoeun Youn Lillian Kryger Milan Merritt Morgan Toombs Kyran Underwood Jakayla Whitlock

5th Grade hatch Nico Ackerman Stella Ackerman Jenna Ahn James Andrews Ella Avrushin Miles Baron David Blake Rachel Buchta Addison Byrne Macy Callahan Sebastian Cardozo-Sot Isaac Davies Kaelin Davis Bianca Donlin Beatrice Dunbar Luke Gotti Samuel Gray Jackson Hauser Tyler Heeman Oliver Hug Cole Jackson Rachel Janosky Daniel Johnson Joonil Kim Cody Kirkpatrick Ella Kopper Helen Lee Reese Major Ayden McKinney Goran Metcalf Lucas Morrison Lucian O’Leary Zachary Robinson Evie Rothbaum Sariyah Sain Ryan Sampson Cameron Smith Nia Strautmanis Alanna Thomas Tessa Troyer Ethan Walsh Olivia Wangerow Asia Washington Tayshaun Washington Cayden Weber Julia Weir Samantha Welin Aaron Willard

5th Grade LaHucik holmes Willa Aumann Leonid Beliaev Steven Brown Corey Caffey Anthony Christopher Jefferson Cordes

Natalie Dauphinee Anthony Govorunov Sarah Kaufman Griffin Lane Michael Michelotti Yahira Nurse-Scott Dominic Parsi Adisa Reese Carlos Reyes Sophia Rosas Violet Ruff Henry Schacht Lily van der Put Trinity White Rewa Aboushaala Emerson Amstutz Isabelle Anderson Noah Campbell Dean Cianciolo Christopher Cunningham Neil Denhard Timothy Fortunato Tilly Gore Christian Graves Aniyas Hill Rosalie Lagattolla Shanti Liddell Tamron McGee Lewis O’Connor Daria Sevriukova Benjamin Shafiro Shaan Thambi Declan Waters Joshua Wood Willow Acevedo-Maloney Elise Borel Mia Burin Vaughn Cooper Katya Deleon-Terrazas Jeylon Espinosa Griffin Gee Theodore Hartrich Anderson Jerome-Darr Danyl Kerr Drew Lingenfelter Henry Lloyd Jaidyn McBlackwell Riya Menon Sean Mitchell Riley Owens Kiran Reddy Savana Shipp Arian Tajik-Castaneda Matthew Williams Jake Brecknock Omar Cornejo-Torres Tyler Davis Roan Doody Maxine Gimbel Seth Greenberg Lena Hartman Nevaeh Henry Madison Hunter Lane Mei Ledogar Benjamin Mitchell Ray Nayar Rommell Noriega-Grantham Code Podgorski Ella Reynolds Whitman Rowe Soren Shah-Hempel William Taylor Tara Wicklow Hailey Wolven

5th Grade irving Maggie Allen Eddie Bravo Lindsay Chyna Emma Costello Fiona Cunningham Ruby Franklin Bethann Ivey Bella Lubelchek Ainsley McConnell Mei-Li Mikos Lydia Missey Moruri Ondande

Zachary Polan Lily Rooks

5th Grade Ms. Thompson

Lincoln Marin Balaz Kiera Collins Ellie McGillen

5th Grade longfellow Esmihin Al Waeli Aaron Giles Aquino Emmett Baker Kai Barnes Guinevan Barr Shane Beck Nora Bekteshi Maxwell Bennett Sofia Bishop Joseph Block Sydney Brennan Avrie Brown James Cain Rachel Chung Jerimiah Clark Riley Comstock Cortez Cook Sebastian Delgado Eden Dunavan Holly Eagan Phil Epps Sarah Ernst Anthony Felichio Grace Felichio Sara Flynn Grace Gallagher Kaden Garland Shelby Giloth Deirdre Golla Kaleb Gray Jacob Green Samuel Hassler Porter Hays Declan Henderson Mia Hernandez Addison Heskett Emma Hesterman Talmadge Hill Ella Homrok Tyler Iglar-Mobley Reed Iverson Sylvia Jones Sophia Jozefczyk Jude Kennedy Connor Kitley Keira Kleidon Sidney Koe Zachary Kohler Bernard Krasinsky Connor Kuehl Maria Kunigk-Bakalar Lindsey Libert Matthew Liebl Gwenyth Lopez Evan Louie Avery Lucas Garrett Lundgren

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Teigan Macek Dashel Meiners Kathryn Meister Charlotte Melvage Marlene Meraz Tylun Morris Trinity Mosher Lucero Munoz Paul Nelson Victoria Ortiz Alyssa Ozanic Maya Patel Radha Patwari Siddharth Patwari Sydney Pautlitz Adan Pedraza Dillon Pepper Danaan Perry Alexander Pohl James Radzinski Nicholas Retterer Cameron Reynolds Claire Rezny William Rich Matthew Richert Lowell Rindler Ani Rogers Theo Rogers Elijah Romeus Alyse Ryniewicz Cameron Sameshima Olivia Sardenberg Nicholas Saunders Marshon Scales Ryan Slade Luke Sorensen Beatrice Spell Bianca Summers Xuqing Sun Mashairi Tubbs Santiago Valle Saskia van der Meer Jordan Waters Mia Wetzler Timothy White Khanya Williams Ada Wohlgenant Bailey Wolff Celia Yates Isabella Yipp Diego Zarate

5th Grade Hayward Mann Robert Bates Lucas Binning Julian Borchardt Andrei Cabanero Grace Cahill Kai Coffee Scott Duwe Julia Eckman Sam Halverson Jack Heflin Bekka Hibel Alexander Janssen Lainey Lewis Max Lofgren Brett Love

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5th Grade Moncatch Mann Ryan Adelstein Mary Andolina Talia Black Jackie Bollinger Marigold Buckner Catherine Cahill Jentille Dallas Adam Dubina Gavin Huang Alex Kahn Phyllis Kreiter Luke Lazzara Tobias Liebermann Lilah Malik Eli Morgan Will Neumann Josh Oxer Elliana Ping Sean Raihle Campbell Smith Sela Snyder Lenora Sterritt Ronen Wittenberg Peter Yount

5th Grade Pryor Mann Pierce Cleaveland Audrey Dumelle Samantha Duroe Sarah Epshtein Nick Fernandez-Murray Gabe Ford Xio Grachan Justin Hsieh Matthew Hyman Oscar Johnson Katherine Johnston Ava Konecki Caroline Korrison Johane Miller Charlie Pozesky Isabel Price Max Rogala Cole Shepherd Will Shepherd Ben Sirota Skai Tune Leah Turner

5th Grade roosevelt middle school Aisha Abdallah Leen Alaraj Christian Allen Alena Anderson Ashley Anguiano Manuel Avalos Brady Bailitz Paris Bolden Quinn Bozarth Charles Brauckman Quint Brigham

Matthew Brown Poppy Burrows Claire Butterly Margaret Carr Skyy Cast Kevin Chavez Yiru Chen Emory Chien Tessa Christman Aidan Collins Maddux Corvo Peter Cullerton Luke D’Alise Amelia Dalton Bora Demirtas Sarah DePooter Gus Dwyer Mariano Escobedo Miles Fedowicz Meah Flodin Celeste Flosman Nathan Forsyth Hannah Franke Morgen Gieschen Heaven Gipson Will Gladden Ellis Gloor Christopher Godellas Jacob Goldberg Asher Gottlieb Bobby Haagenson Sean Hanley Ian Hansen Nuraini Hassani Anja Herrman Tracy Ho Sam Hollenbach Lucas Huang Ella Hullinger Amelia Hunkele

Anna Bullock • 4th • Mann

Shea Hunter Julia Jeon Isabella Jimenez Marissa Johnson Timothy Jones Sophia Keberlein Talia Kiessling Finnley Koch Helen Kuenster Patrick Kurrle Jonathan Lambe Leo Laudadio Kate Lebling Faith Lee Alex Lefko Isabella Lema Julia Leonard Milly Lessin Pierson Lipschultz Carlo Lissuzzo Jillian MacNamara Ashley Mandell Henry Mann Jenesis Manuel Eli Mart Jake Matarazzo Caroline Matz Jane Maxwell Sylvia McGoldrick Declan McLaren Hannah Mellman Lillian Menconi Malinda Meyer Sam Mitzenmacher Yaretzi Mondragon Mimi Moore Tristan Mullen Sage Namaste-Rose Lucas Navarro Grace Nelson

Imani Nutall Jake O’Connor Jonathan Ocasio Vaughan Osga Evan Parchman Kelly Perez Lizzie Phelan Mason Phillips Lillian Plywacz Alex Ponzio Sophia Powell Colin Powers Rachel Prestes Benjamin Quinn Isaias Rakers Moses Rodgers Mia Rodriguez Annida Rosyida Megan Scelfo Trevor Schonman Justin Scott Ella Sickinger Melina Sickinger Camille Smetana William Snyder Jackson Solberg Alex Spielman Shea Spillane Mikayla Stephens Henry Stutz Holden Sullivan Maya Sullivan J.T. Tarara Cherrell Thomas Bennett Thomason Elizabeth Thomason Aaron Thompson Alex Thompson Maxwell Timchak Ava Tomaso

Miles Toppen Eli Travis Jovan Truss Charles Vlerick Mara Vogen Kate Wallace Alex Walsh Marcus Wax Sarah Wax Claire Weekley Amaiya Wells Anna Wettstein Vivian Wienke Gabrielle Williams Arianna Winsett Luke Witherspoon Mari Wolkstein Ellie Wolski Carter Workman Victoria Young Andrew Zavalkoff Luca Zeiher Alexander Zielinski

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atricia McGowan, a broker with the Oak Park/ River Forest office has been named Top Producer for Highest Sales Volume in the month of February. An expert in new construction and developments, Patricia has sold 18 of the 22 Oasis Townhomes in Oak Park. When asked for a quote, Sales Manager John Matthews stated “Pat offers great guidance to developers, sellers and buyers when it comes to building, selling or purchasing. To learn more about Pat or to request more information regarding The Oak Park Oasis Townhomes development, call her direct at 708.697.5931 or visit her website patriciamcgowan.bairdwarner.com.

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eigh Ann Hughes, a broker with the Oak Park/River Forest office has been named Top Producer for Most Homes Sold in the month of February. Leigh Ann is an active local resident with excellent community connections and a talent for always reaching her clients goals. Sales Manager John Matthews was quoted saying “Leigh Ann is an advocate for her clients and continues to seek creative ways to gain that competitive edge for her clients. Leigh Ann strives to be the best and it shows.” You can learn more about Leigh Ann by visiting her website at leighannhughes.bairdwarner.com or call her at 708.697.5914

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teve Scheuring, a broker with the Oak Park office has been named Top Producer for Most New Listings in the month of February. Steve is an incredible agent with an even more incredible passion for real estate. “Steve and his assistant Dee Iantorno have a proven marketing plan for selling homes” stated Sales Manager John Matthews.

Matthews went on to say “Their astounding success of getting top dollar in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of convenience has been proven time and time again.” To learn more about Steve visit OPRFHouse.com or call him at 708.697.5946.

Thanks to these Top Producers and our entire team Baird & Warner. If you would like to work for one of the Top Workplaces in the Chicagoland area, Baird & Warner is now hiring new agents to the real estate industry. To learn more about Baird & Warner contact John Matthews at 708.697.5900 or visit their website at joinbw.com.

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By CATHY YEN, Executive Director

inal design recommendations from the Village of Oak Park’s “Wayfinding Sign Project” were presented to the Community Design Commission last month. The presentation is available on the Village’s website: oak-park.us/village-services/development-services/wayfinding-sign-project.

The recommendations include the design concept for signs that will be used throughout Oak Park: directional signage, information kiosks, maps and “interpretive” signage that provides history, context or fun facts.

There also is a special category of signs for parking information. You’ll find in the presentation specifics regarding elevation, construction, typography and color.

The core part of each sign will feature white text on a warm “bronze” background

with a neutral metallic “champagne” on the reverse side. A burst of identifying accent color on the trim or header will indicate which business district you are in. The consultants recommended a different accent color for eight different areas: Downtown, Arts District, Southtown, Madison, Roosevelt, North, Chicago and the Lake and Austin district.

This caught my eye because heretofore we have said we have twelve business districts.

Perhaps this is a step towards simplifying our current structure?

The most significant simplification is the combination of the three districts that comprise our primary shopping area: Downtown Oak Park at Lake and Harlem, Hemingway Business District at Oak Park and Lake and the Pleasant District, just south of the tracks along Marion. Today, these operate as three separate merchant associations. Downtown Oak Park is funded and managed through a Special Services Area (SSA) tax while the other two are volunteer-led.

Already these three associations collaborate under the moniker “Downtown Districts.” And the distinction between them can be confusing to consumers. It makes sense to use a single wayfinding plan and color (dark yellow) to direct people to our major shopping area – be it one or three separate business associations.

Visit the Village’s website to see illustrations of the new signs and the design concept and colors. It will take some time – and budget – before we see actual signs. Expect to see new signs after major construction and streetscape renovation is completed – Lake Street and Madison Street likely will be first. Other area signs will be replaced as budget allows.

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Find Your Perfect Corner of oak park 506 n euclid avenue This Georgian Revival home, located in the center of the Frank Lloyd Wright historic district, sits on a lush, professionally landscaped 100 x 174 foot double lot. The property has an abundance of trees and is accentuated by brick paver walkways, patio and driveway. An impeccably cared for home full of original details with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, original fixtures, spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, separate dining room, and terrazzo-floored sunroom and breakfast room. The second floor has four bedrooms with an additional fifth bedroom and library on the third level. There is also a coach house with a two car garage and a separate apartment above.

Offered at $1,375,000

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Wednesday Journal, March 22, 2017

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6826 W. 29th Pl, Berwyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1933 Home Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$299,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-3:30 1901 N. New England Ave, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$335,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1037 Elgin Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$389,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1244 Gunderson Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$395,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 134 Lathrop, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$429,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1040 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$459,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1:30 1229 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$479,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1109 Highland Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$489,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 847 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$512,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2:30 812 Augusta St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$519,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1227 Franklin Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 847 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 554 Forest Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$554,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 735 Home, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 614 Fair Oaks Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1231 Columbian Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$630,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 123 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 725 S. Elmwood, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$645,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-3:30 847 N. East Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$727,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 807 N. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 1501 Park Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,049,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 814 Clinton Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,089,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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949 Lake St. UNIT B1, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$193,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 314 S. Maple Ave. UNIT 1S, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$244,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 333 S. Taylor Ave. UNIT 3N, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$264,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1126 Washington Blvd. UNIT 1A, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$319,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 110 S. Marion St. UNIT 508, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 110 S. Marion St. UNIT 401, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$520,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 Showroom Open at 139 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$669,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom Open at 139 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$684,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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ON APRIL 4TH Jennifer S. Abella Deb Abrahamson Dave Adams Kate Adams Evelyn Ahring Jennifer Alten Jennifer Andersson Josh Andersson Monica Aponte Isabelle Badillo Erika Baldonado Scott Balmoos Jenny Baltsen Carrie Bankes Peter Barber Liz Barnes Ted Barnes Donna Barrows Anna Bathrick Kerry Bathrick Claire Battle Scott Battle Laurie Beasley Noel Beasley Kim Becker Paul Beckwith Michael Beebe Stacey Belmont Kelly Benkert Rachel Benoit Tina M. Black Karen Blatchford Joel Blecha Cara Blesch Gregg Blesch Bob Blonski Michele Blonski Alec Bloyd-Peshkin Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin Craig Bonnell Christy Bonstell Katy Borders James Botana David Boulanger Mena Boulanger Cheryl Bourelly Gerald Bowers Kristi Braun Christopher Bremer Lindsay Bremer Glenn Brewer Rob Breymaier Katie Bridge Nick Bridge Graham Brisben Melinda Brisben Sandy Brisben

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ith a clear recognition that the property tax burden in Oak Park has reached a level that is directly impacting the housing choices of villagers — spurring families who have aged out of the schools to consider leaving, and potentially impacting the ability of lower-income minority families to stay — we offer a sober but sincere endorsement of the twin referenda being put forward on April 4 by the District 97 Oak Park elementary schools.

Advocates for the increases point to two forces driving the need for an increase in the operations portion of the tax levy six years after voters approved the last hike. Enrollment in the 10 elementary and middle schools has risen a quite staggering 1,000 children (to a total of 6,055) in recent years. And the continuing meltdown of state government has already cost the district $9 million in Springfield funding with no earthly reason to feel optimistic about what comes next.

Those are compelling arguments for a voterbacked tax hike. To them we’d add two points for backing the operations referendum. Taxpayers in D97 have benefitted from a decidedly frugal and progressive school board over the past 15 years. While critics will point, with reason, to a misguided expenditure such as the half-million-dollar FastForward software expenditure, we’d say such misfires have been rare in this district. Instead, we see a school district that has spent wisely, implemented the most fiscally and educationally progressive faculty contract this town has seen and, when compared to the past obscene overtaxing which still rightly hounds the high school, has been a study in fiscal accountability.

Equally critical, Oak Park has ridden the excellence of these elementary schools, even with the raft of challenges our highly diverse student mix brings, to its current status as a highly sought after and wonderfully stable community. If the district is going to invest more in achieving educational equity — and the new superintendent is impressive on this critical issue — this is not the time to starve the district of funds.

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For Barber, Brewer and Andrews

rienced is a considerable plus. hat an odd elecThat they are the only two black tion season it candidates on the ballot will not has been for Oak be overlooked by us either. These Park’s village hall. are easy choices. Wish we were Mayor Anan seeing a more aggressive camAbu-Taleb is running unoppaign from the VMA. posed for re-election. The The third seat is more compliVillage Manager Association, cated. To start, we are strongly once a powerhouse, could critical of the candidacy of only scratch up two candiSimone Boutet. She is nothing dates for trustee and those PETER BARBER GLENN BREWER DENO ANDREWS more than a seriously frustrated candidates have been under longtime village employee who Development Corporation. A chronically siege by challengers since they dysfunctional building department has been did not come close to getting the promotion filed their petition signatures; a disgruntled she wanted from the village board. And for former village attorney is running for the remade from the ground up. Major technolthis she wrongly blames the village manboard; and, lo and behold, there are five ogy investments have been wisely made at ager. Boutet is the only woman on the ballot. people running for the much diminished village hall, increasing efficiency and transDo not vote for her on this basis. The village position of village clerk. parency. Social issues such as the recently board is a place for hard work, not for grindFor the village board, we endorse incumadopted Welcoming Village ordinance have ing an axe. bents Peter Barber and Glenn Brewer and been taken up and moved forward.

That leaves Dan Moroney and Deno newcomer Deno Andrews.

The village board has worked collaboraWe are strong supporters of the work tively to make these things happen. The rela- Andrews. In a tight choice we support Andrews. He has broader experience in both done by the current village board. This tionship between the board and its manager business and civic life that we admire. We board has an array of accomplishments is the strongest and most respectful we have hope that if elected he will pull back some to point to. Many, but not nearly all, relate seen in many years. from the early judgments he seems prone to economic development. Badly broken And so Barber and Brewer, the incumto as a candidate trying to define himself. government processes have been repaired at bents, get their share of credit for this Moroney is a legitimate candidate, as well. village hall and at the Oak Park Economic success. That they are thoughtful and expe-

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he years just ahead could be breakout years for Oak Park and River Forest High School. Or we could have more well-intentioned meandering with a side of overblown outrage.

The difference will be in the men and women voters choose for the school board on April 4.

Among seven candidates we choose four: two incumbents and two newcomers. Left off our list are Jack Davidson and Doug Springer. They came to this election season from their strong and active opposition to last fall’s pool referendum. In an endorsement interview at Wednesday Journal, Springer acknowledged that at the start of this race “I

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was a single-issue candidate.” He now sees himself as a candidate with a broader understanding of the issues facing OPRF. Perhaps both Springer and Davidson have begun to grasp the complexities ahead for school board members. But their answers to us felt more rote, more narrow than the nuanced responses we gathered from candidates who came to this race with interests deeper than one issue. These are not bad men, but there are better choices.

Also missing from our list is Jeff Weissglass, an incumbent board member and the

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current board president. Understandable but unfortunate circumstances led to Weissglass rising too quickly to board leadership. And while he is smart and decent, passionate about education, he has not succeeded as the board’s leader and it is fair to judge him on that basis.

To say, as he did in a Journal essay last week, that the current board “took on a 15-year-stalemate around our outdated, crumbling pools,” is to spin a story of a

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O For Cargie, Henek and Vazquez T TOM CARGIE

PATTY HENEK

RESPICIO VAZQUEZ

he acrimony that plagued River Forest village government has dissipated in the past four years, and the recent community chatter has centered on two critical pieces of the redevelopment puzzle: the Madison Street Tax Increment Finance District and the Lake and Park project.

Four people have stepped up to run for three trustee positions to help these economic development and other matters move forward. Our endorsements go to incumbent Tom Cargie and challengers Patty Henek and Respicio Vazquez.

Cargie is knowledgeable about consolidation and development and his contributions at the board table are thoughtful and passionate. His audacious idea about bringing a “big box” store to North Avenue may or may not be realistic, but he thoroughly gets the need to move the community further away from relying on property taxes to fund operations. We expect the same kind of engagement from him over the next four years.

Vazquez is a new face to River Forest poli-

tics and would make village government more diverse. His connections to the school district could become valuable if and when the two units of government have to work together on issues like distributing TIF funds. As someone who recently moved to the village and is less familiar with municipal government, we hope he will be a fast study and his experience with the state board of education will be a plus.

Henek is personable and her skills as an organizer are laudable. Her thinking on village government has matured since her near-win two years ago. Her major theme is communication to move community issues along. One of her biggest assets is an open mind on issues such as sanctuary village status and the future of the Madison Street and North Avenue TIFs. We endorsed Tom Dwyer in 2013 in hopes that his longevity in town and professional credentials would serve the board well, but we have been disappointed. He also failed to show up to either candidate forum. There are other, better options River Forest voters can turn to for leadership.

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ing the need for determined action with a needed focus on measuring results and adapting strategies. He is a strong board member.

Matt Baron has distinguished himself in recent years as president of the Oak Park Library Board. During his tenure, the library has brought true innovation to the ways it engages with library visitors previously seen only as annoyances and intruders. Now he is bringing his common-sense compassion to the school board along with his remarkably wide network of community members. That ability to connect will come in handy on this board.

Craig Iseli is that rare candidate who exhibits a great depth of knowledge about our schools, is articulate in laying out the many shades of grey in complex challenges and yet doesn’t wind up talking educational mush. He has clear views and states them, yet he listens well. He earns our most enthusiastic endorsement.

from page 37 decades-long botch by this and previous OPRF boards and administrations that led to a painful and unnecessary community battle. It is time for new leadership.

We actively support the re-election of incumbents Tom Cofsky and Jackie Moore. Moore is exceptionally strong on making goals of greater equity real and immediate. In remaking the school’s longtroubled discipline system, in focusing on more varied ways students learn and teachers must teach, on bringing more voices, including student voices, into substantive conversations, Moore is an essential member of this board.

Cofsky brings his business approach to education in ways that elevate discussions.

He sees complex issues with clarity, mix-

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termined focus on equity for all n April 4, Oak Park voters children and the gap in academwill either approve or ic achievement seen for students turn back two tax hike of color. Oak Park needs more referenda for the District intentionality on equity and not 97 elementary school just good intentions, he correctly district. Simultaneously, voters states. will elect three new members to Keecia Broy is frank and fothe seven-person district school cused on the complex educational board. issues in D97. With a professional And depending on how the background in growing the referenda votes turn out, those ROB BREYMAIER diversity of the candidate pool newly minted school board for leadership posts in education, members will face sharply Broy is smart on topics ranging different challenges. If voters from the critical role of princisecure the financial future of pals in leading a school to adding the district, the three winmore nuanced ways of measurning candidates will turn to ing the performance of students. issues of equity, extending the She also raised thoughtful ideas progressive faculty contract auon ways to rethink our focus on thored in the last negotiations, tracking students. and expanding and refurbishing Katherine Murray-Liebl school buildings. If voters hit has taught at the middle-school the brakes, then it will be a term KEECIA BROY level and now is an active parent spent scaling back and innovatin the district PTOs. She talks ing around broad goals. plainly about the need to bring This is a bright and wellmore diverse voices to the table meaning roster of candidates as the district plans strategy. with both standouts and more And she challenges the district average choices for voters. Here and the village overall to prove are the three candidates earning its determination to achieve our support: equity through its hiring, its Rob Breymaier brings a acknowledgment of the racial special perspective to this race impact of tracking, and a willas the executive director of the ingness to bring new methods of Oak Park Regional Housing CenKATHERINE assessing both students but also ter. He is clear on the essential MURRAY-LIEBL faculty and administration. role of the elementary schools It is a plus that Broy is Afrias a primary reason families can American and Murray-Liebl’s family is choose Oak Park. He also has a profound biracial. This school board needs its own interest in racial diversity in our village infusion of diversity. and our schools and the necessity of de-

D97 REFERENDA from page 37 When Wednesday Journal invited critics of these referenda in to make their case, there was not any clear, organized opposition to the added tax, just a suggestion that the vote be delayed a year through defeating the referendum to allow further financial review. Running the cash balance to break even, however, is no way to run a complex educational program in our opinion.

We also support the D97 facilities ref-

erendum though, like all involved, we’d have preferred a more clearly delineated building plan. Expansions at three schools to absorb the enrollment spike is broadly logical. Air conditioning and bringing each building to ADA compliance is worthy. But we’d have preferred more details. Approving this second referendum will not directly hike property taxes as the bonds approved will replace the expiring bonds used to pay for the middle schools a generation ago.

This is not an easy choice. We respect those who cannot bring themselves to vote yes. Tax capacity has been reached. Wider solutions are necessary. But right now they are nowhere in view.

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iver Forest’s park district has become more visible.

Between controversies surrounding construction of the gym and two platform tennis, residents are no longer sitting idly by. That needs to continue; they need to continue to be engaged.

The community has been surCHERYL CARGIE veyed over what they would like to see happen, but surveys aside, residents may want more space for basketball or more choices for adults and seniors or more outdoor options for their kids.

River Forest voters can choose from four good candidates for two seats, but we enthusiastically endorse Cheryl Cargie and Lynn Libera to help set a new direction and tone for the park district.

Both see long-term strategic planning as a priority.

Cargie has enthusiasm and good ideas; Libera focuses

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more on collaboration and consolidation, especially to make better use of the Civic Center Authority building. We believe they will be collaborative at the board table but be open to new approaches.

Calvin Davis would bring diversity to the park board and wants to expand programs so LYNN LIBERA that parents can send their kids to offerings locally rather than elsewhere. One issue we see with Davis is that he also is running for village clerk. The village board meets on the same night as the park board.

Gerald Dombrowski is also running for a seat on the park board. He’s a fine candidate all things considered and has some interesting ideas such as installing artificial turf at one of the parks in order to maximize usage, but we believe the park district would be better served

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Communication, respect: The building blocks of trust

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y wife Bev and I moved to Oak Park in 1990 for the location, diversity and schools. We have a wonderful child, Mari, now an eighth-grader at Julian Middle School. Recently retired, working in health care sales, the last 20 years supporting HIV/ AIDS treatment in Chicago’s minority and LGBTQ communities, I bring strong people management and organizational skills that I will contribute to continue improving the District 97’s only product: a great education for all our students.

To run for the school board, I did my research to find out as much as possible about the board, schools, teachers, parents and community relative to our district.

My research has given me confidence that D97 is headed in the right direction, but with some key challenges.

Equity issues and the referenda are in the forefront. Of even greater importance is the “lack of trust” that many stakeholders, both within and outside the district, are expressing. Lack of communication has been cited by many individuals. These deficits in communication and trust pose a major obstacle to improving our schools.

The pervasiveness of these comments, and my own experience, reinforced the theme of my candidacy — the concept of communication and respect as the foundation of trust.

The Illinois Association of School Boards (www.iasb. com/principles.cfm), emphasizes in their Foundation Principles that the board is responsible for meaningful engagement with the community through ongoing two-way communication and conversation: “Effective communication is essential to create trust and support among community, board, superintendent and staff.”

The board must lead the way to improve communication with the Oak Park community, parents and teachers through aggressive outreach and respectful interactions. It will require active listening and new channels of communication. The new Community Engagement Committee is only a start for the board to be pro-active in establishing the foundation for trust with our stakeholders. Reaching out to teachers and the Oak Park Teachers Association will yield benefits in this task. These will be opportunities for learning about the perceptions, suggestions, concerns and needs of all stakeholders involved with the district.

The D97 board will lead by example by following these principles. The occurrences of large groups of frustrated and often angry parents and citizens addressing the board in “Public Comment” should become a rare occurrence.

Two other areas important to me as a candidate (more details on Facebook @D97Yamashita): • Ensure that our teachers have a management culture that will empower them to perform at their best and go the extra mile for all our students. Teachers are our primary asset and resource in providing the great education we expect from D97.

• Financial stewardship to ensure that our community’s investment in our schools is guarded and well spent. Review of all programs and spending on a “need to have,” versus “want or like to have” basis, keeping financial sustainability constantly in mind.

Please vote for me to become a strong representative and advocate for our students, parents, the Oak Park community, and taxpayers.

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What I want to accomplish in D200

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y name is Craig Iseli and I am a candidate for the District 200 Board of Education. My wife Holly and I have lived in Oak Park for nearly 20 years and we have two daughters at OPRF High School.

I believe our schools, particularly the high school, are an incredible balance of excellence and diversity, providing a rare opportunity for students. Moving to Oak Park was an easy decision: to be part of a community that so reflected our values. My involvement in the schools over the years has been driven by a belief that what we have is special, but it comes with a commitment to sustaining it.

I am running for the D200 board because I want to accomplish the following goals: First, I want to set an example of leadership and work collaboratively across the school community, finding common ground and moving us forward. My colleagues would call me a quiet and effective leader. My experience on the District 97 school board, corporate boards, and in executive management roles helps me understand the scope of the challenges and how to make a difference.

Second, it is important that we stay focused on making OPRF a great high school for all students. From my experience making change happen in both big and small organizations, and working closely with D97 last year on their vision (equity, inclusion, and focusing on the whole child), I understand that these changes are complex and take courage and commitment from leaders. When I led them, these kinds of cultural changes didn’t happen overnight, so we will measure our progress and hold people accountable to the outcomes we want to achieve.

Third, I am concerned about how the district managed the funds it received from taxpayers in the past. We must make the model for supporting our schools sustainable and be more conscious of affordability. The current board has done better, but there are still challenges. This is a place where I can apply my skills and the public school financial experience I gained over years of service on different district financial advisory committees. Among other things, my committee helped benchmark the cost of our schools versus comparable districts and I understand the levers we can pull to align our costs with the revenue from our residents. The committee I chaired also drafted and reviewed policies that now support D97. Other local districts have used this as a best practice.

In closing, I believe that effective and successful leadership starts with creating a vision based on possibilities. We need to have leadership that finds ways to overcome challenges, not let ourselves be limited by them. With this kind of vision in Oak Park and River Forest, we can sustain our diversity and continue to attract the same quality of people who are so committed today to making this a great place to live and providing great schools for all students.

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The OPRF High School board needs change

, Doug Springer, am running for the OPRF High School District 200 school board.

This is an important election — with four open seats we all have an opportunity to vote for change. And change is what we need. For the past four years, D200 has been operating with no strategic plan, merely a “framework.”

Virtual plans yield virtual results.

■ The new pool plan? Unsuccessful! We need to build a new pool — one with a well-considered plan to make it successful.

■ A long-term facilities plan? Non-existent!

We need a plan to make our classrooms technology-enabled and aligned to modern teaching needs.

■ An equity plan for all students? Undeveloped! Our students need a plan that’s grounded in accountability, is performance-based and will provide equity reporting standards.

■ Transparency? Missing! We all deserve to know what’s working and what isn’t or risk continuing to see only what is filtered to us via emotional single-issue votes.

The D200 board must put students first while balancing their needs with those of faculty, administration and the community at large. This is accomplished with an open, transparent and ongoing conversation. It includes having a communication plan to keep all participants informed

about objectives, milestones, achievements, and results.

The reason I seek your vote is I deeply believe it is time for change on this board. People with fresh ideas and real problem-solving skills.

People who will create and help execute a strategic plan for today — and for the next 100 years of OPRF High School. People who will listen and make informed and equitable decisions for “Those Things That Are Best.”

I believe we all want success. We want to build on our track-record of excellence and this will require ongoing investment. We simply need to make those investments not one-at-atime but with a full plan. We need to keep each other informed about ongoing needs, ongoing achievements, and what’s coming next.

I believe in OPRF. My children have already graduated or currently attend the school. We are nearby neighbors.

We have appreciated the academic excellence, the excellent teaching and administrative teams, the athletic programs, the arts. We have appreciated the diversity, the history and the promise of OPRF. I believe D200 is great and can be even better.

If you agree, then I hope you will believe in me when you go to the ballot box. Vote for Doug Springer (www.DouglasWSpringer.com).

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Oak Park’s library is one of the nation’s best

don’t love public libraries just because I love books. I love libraries because they are powerful centers of self-empowerment, equality, and community. I’m running for Oak Park Public Library trustee because I can help ensure our library remains an inspiring example of this.

The Oak Park Public Library — across the Dole, Main, Maze, and online locations — is among the best of American public libraries. I write this with some expertise. For nearly five years, my job for the Minneapolis and Hennepin County libraries included studying libraries across the country. My focus was governance, programming, and funding systems. My research helped support a historic merger of the libraries and reorganization of their fundraising

practices.

Although I’m not a librarian, it was a fantastic opportunity to put my policy and advocacy skills to work for an important institution. The experience also prepared me well to serve as an Oak Park Public Library Trustee. Our library doesn’t need reorganization, but I’ll be able to ask informed questions, propose tested solutions, and engage the village to help keep our library on the right path.

Oak Park’s love for our library is obvious in many ways, including the number of dedicated people who chose to run for library board this year. It’s an honor to be among this cohort. I invite you to learn more about me at www.adamolson.me.

I ask for one of your four votes for Oak Park Public Library Board on April 4.

ADAM OLSON

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Social services need to remain a top priority

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s a township trustee for the past eight years, I have been informed and enlightened by our monthly meetings. Raising a family and owning a business leaves little time for realizing the importance of what the township can provide to our community.

I am proud and thankful to be a member of this group. Youth, teens, seniors and those dealing with mental health issues should be top priority within our neighborhoods.

I am open to working with other governing bodies within River Forest to ensure the future of our town as one of the top neighborhoods in which to live and raise a family.

I also appreciate our relationship with the village of Oak Park and think it is vitally important for both communities to support each other and work together.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your township trustee.

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a commissioner on the Board of Health, and a current board member of Rescue Foundation, Sugar Beet Schoolhouse, Suburban Unity Alliance, Felony Franks, and the North Avenue District, I sincerely hope I have demonstrated that I will bring a diverse skill set and expertise to the next village board.

We are facing a challenging tax burden that threatens our diversity. While there is no easy fix or ways to quickly reduce taxes, we can take steps in the right direction. As a 10-year corporate executive, my experience taught me that pragmatic budgetary solutions are the result of incremental increases in revenue met with calculated reductions in cost. Recent developments in downtown Oak Park will bring much-needed revenues into the village.

Now we need to meet our fiduciary responsibility to ensure that new revenues are not completely allocated to new spending.

Another substantial step that needs to be taken is increased collaboration between taxing bodies. Until we have an intergovernmental mechanism that works, each taxing body will continue to chart their own course with little or no regard to the overall fiscal direction of this village as a whole.

Finally, our government should be transparent and accessible so that our residents can be more informed, involved, and engaged. Information on projects, budgets, developments, and policy should be readily available without having to navigate a labyrinth of bureaucracy.

I hope to earn your vote between now and April 4.

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Making library access more diverse and diversified

am running for Oak Park Library Board Trustee to inspire learning and create more connections in our community. I will do this by enhancing the library’s role as a community center and investing in our young adults in partnership with other village service providers. We need to continue to break down the silos between village taxing bodies to collaborate and be creative about solutions, so that Oak Park continues to be a diverse and vibrant place where we all want to live and work.

I began my commitment to public service more than 16 years ago, working for Sen. Richard Durbin.

Since then, I have become a leader in nonprofit fundraising and community relations. I work to make social services providers, education programs, and arts and cultural organizations more sustainable and effective. I’ve been fortunate to focus my career on supporting local community partners, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry, Youth Guidance, and After School Matters, along with dozens of others.

I currently direct the community investment team at United Airlines, managing our global nonprofit partnerships. I hold organizations accountable to their goals and budgets, drive collaboration across sectors and ensure efficiency. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to support our Oak Park Library staff in providing exceptional programming. It also prepares me to craft effective policy and promote transparent financial management.

If elected, I will work with the Park District of Oak Park, Oak

Park Township, District 97 and District 200 to better support young adults. I hope to expand library tutoring resources and develop a youth corps that can be deployed across the village to actively improve the education gap that persists in Oak Park. With a cooperative approach, I also aim to work with the library staff to create “maker spaces” across Oak Park.

These spaces should be envisioned and designed by our youth corps, built with their needs and goals in mind and staffed by community mentors as well as librarians. The mission and goals of the library should not be contained within the four walls of our library buildings. We can work with other government agencies to expand learning and take advantage of all village facilities and resources to enhance engagement.

I also want to ensure that nonprofits and community organizations that strengthen our village have more access to complimentary meeting rooms and media channels. Our facilities can host more programming from social service agencies, workforce development, and arts partners to ensure we are providing residents with tools to improve their skills and foster lifelong learning.

Most importantly, I want to encourage outreach and feedback to shape the priorities of the library to serve all our residents with diverse materials and access to technology. We have beautiful library buildings with talented staff, but we can do more to increase utilization to serve all residents and work harder to bridge the Austin Boulevard divide to create opportunity and leverage the diversity of opinions that make our community great.

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y vision for Oak Park is a thriving community that values education, public service, diversity, and a culture of progress. I’d like to see business districts throughout the village with unique and useful stores, balancing locally owned and corporate brands.

Achieving this goal requires a comprehensive strategy to attract new businesses, and to retain existing businesses.

Each area of Oak Park should be treated equitably.

Whether we live near a border street, south of the Ike, or in the heart of our downtown district, we are all Oak Parkers and every resident deserves equal representation. Culturally, we can continue to forge relationships with each other to build a community that welcomes all, embraces all, includes all, and advocates for all.

Our quality of life should be second-to-none. Forward-thinking leaders can build this community to suit the needs of our next generation. I would like to see sustainable growth near transit lines, and Oak Park being a leading community in bicyclefriendliness. Investments in development projects should be thoroughly vetted and clearly demonstrate medium and longterm return on investment, while at the same time protecting Oak Park’s charming ambiance and hearing the public’s voice.

As the election approaches, there are numerous reasons to vote for someone. I look for people who are committed, openminded, intelligent, responsible, and who genuinely seek the input of all perspectives before making decisions. Having been

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I want to build on our parks’ good history

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’m pleased to be running in the April election for commissioner on the River Forest park board.

My interest is in helping to continue the work of the board toward enriching our community through all that our parks have to offer, both directly and in cooperation with other organizations. This includes the enjoyment of green space, recreational areas/facilities and programs that serve kids and adults throughout the stages of their lives.

Background My husband, Mike McGarry, and I moved to River Forest 30 years ago. Our daughter and son enjoyed everything from skating to T-ball to soccer. We coached them and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now all four of us are enjoying some of the adult offerings and are renewing our commitment to, and enjoyment of, the community.

My professional background includes 33 years with IBM in sales, consulting and management positions. Since retiring in 2011, I’ve been putting my skills to use by serving on various local, activityrelated boards, including that of the River Forest Tennis Club, multiple golf leagues, including Oak Park, and am currently on the park district’s Advisory Committee for Platform Tennis, managing the women’s house leagues.

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Advocacy Adult programming has been highlighted in past surveys. More importantly, the high level of participation in programs such as platform tennis and bocce indicates strong interest. For many adults, once our social world is no longer defined by our kids’ schools and sports, we need other ways to connect. The concept of aging in place, enhanced by programs provided by the park district and other community organizations is attractive and healthy for River Forest.

Collaboration through resource sharing and program and calendar coordination with other local organizations is also healthy. There’s good history here, as well as room for improvement, built on trusting relationships and a fair give-and-take. I hope in my six-year tenure on the park board to be instrumental in building more good history.

Taking a strategic view falls squarely on the shoulders of our park board. We need to ask the next question, look for verification inside and outside our borders, and make good tactical as well as strategic, long-term decisions.

I’m organized, believe in consensus building and open communications, love parks, and know my way around a spreadsheet. I hope to be elected and look forward to serving.

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Wednesday Journal, March 22, 2017

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My tenets for government

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y name is Jack E. Davidson, candidate for District 200 high school board. My wife and I are Oak Park residents of 11 years, and we have no children. I am inspired to run for a D200 board seat based on the platform that our community is asking for more responsiveness, transparency, and input into the challenges facing our high school and the impact to our key stakeholders — the students and citizens of Oak Park and River Forest.

1. I understand my charge, if elected, will not be to exercise individual authority to fix things or make decisions on issues.

A successful board has to work together as a team and not on behalf of the interests of only a few.

My success as a member ties inextricably to the success of the board and our accomplishments collectively.

2. Team collaboration through respect and dignity is a guiding principle that is at the forefront of my campaign, even when emotions run high because issues are difficult in nature. The best way to succeed is to be a part of a strong team, which requires care and feeding to ensure the connective tissue remains healthy.

3. I acknowledge that a board cannot execute everything themselves, and it is a critical error to try to retain too much control. Our responsibility as a board is to ensure that OPRF runs well, but not to run the school. However, prescriptive measurement and success criteria must be clearly established and communicated to accomplish our goals.

4. The board should set the standard for communication within the district. Self-interest in one’s own point of view is a detriment to an open and thorough discussion, which should produce the output of compromise among the board and the stakeholders on the issue.

5. I believe in hard work and doing your homework. Board members must be competent at research, negotiation, and execution. I believe that board candidates drawn to the role solely by the power the position holds will be limited in their capacity to perform and produce results.

A successful board member is one who does not necessarily have all the answers but is capable of learning from the smart people engaged to provide subject matter expertise, and not the other way around.

Board membership is a public office with stewardship over public trust. Respecting this oath is an overarching tenet of my campaign.

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want to be Oak Park’s village clerk. My experience and passion for public service, and my commitment to take the mystery out of what goes on at village hall are what drive me in this pursuit.

I don’t think any 10-year-old dreams about growing up to be village clerk, but what I’ve accomplished in my adult life tells me this is where I need to be. I’m proud to be endorsed by the VMA and running beside trustees Peter Barber and Glenn Brewer. As I’ve come to know them, their knowledge and experience have been inspiring.

I’m experienced: 30 years in the nonprofit sector, large and small organizations, helping to raise millions for Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/ AIDS services, homelessness and hunger, and, locally, on behalf of survivors of domestic violence and people with developmental disabilities. My work includes grant writing, special events, volunteer recruitment, board governance, strategic planning, and budgeting.

I’m connected: 9 years as business association liaison for the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation. I worked closely with the North Avenue and Roosevelt Road business associations, helping to jump-start the Roosevelt Road redevelopment project in 2003. I also worked with staff and elected officials in Oak Park, Berwyn and Cicero. I maintain many of my relationships with the business community and village staff, and currently serve as vice president of the North Avenue Business Association.

I’m involved: A homeowner here for nearly 20 years, mar-

ried, and with a son who’s a sophomore at OPRF, former room parent and Mann Mom, former member of Julian’s CAST Council, networked into the concerns of taxpaying, homeowning, busy parents.

This paper has repeatedly referred to the village clerk’s “diminished role.” I understand that some of the changes made in recent years make sense in an effort to streamline processes within village hall, but I believe the role of the clerk remains vital for the day-to-day operation of our village government. Records management, elections, the importance of recording and preserving the official actions of our legislative body cannot be overstated.

According to the Municipal League of Illinois’ “Duties of the Municipal Clerk,” the revised Statutes of Illinois show that there are over a hundred items or notations under the heading “City Clerk or Municipal Clerk.” These functions include not only keeping a record of the proceedings of the governing body, but myriad tasks that can only be carried out by a village clerk, as they are statutory duties.

I believe that keeping the clerk an elected position allows for specific job skills and experience, and makes the clerk accountable to the village board and, ultimately, our citizens.

I’m connected to our community. In my capacity as village clerk, I plan to enhance the official role and be available to connect you to our elected officials, village staff, and our community at large.

A vote for Barber, Brewer and Malinski is a vote that experience matters.

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Our library’s function continues to evolve

welve years ago when I was first elected to the Oak Park Library Board, I was probably the youngest elected official in Cook County, and this year, by the time the April election comes around, I will have welcomed my second child, one of the youngest residents of Oak Park. It is remarkable how much our situations can change in a dozen years.

I am proud of the work that has been done by our staff over the past dozen years to bring our library to the leading edge of service and innovation within Oak Park as well as the larger library community. We have continued to try new programs and approaches to our collections and services. While they have not all been successful, I’m glad our staff has not been deterred and continues to explore new ideas on a regular basis, using both best practices from other libraries and feedback from the people of Oak Park.

When I think back to my years in grade school visiting the Maze and Main branches, I don’t think I would have been able to imagine the Oak Park Library that we use today. I would have been hard-pressed to see myself walking through a library art gallery, rushing through the stacks for an afterhours puzzle-hunt program, downloading free music from one our many online services or watching the Library Book Bike, Paperback Rider, roll up to my block party ready to use a tablet

to check out books to the children and adults on any block in town.

We are living in a time when libraries and their staffs are incredibly important, possibly more important than ever. Libraries don’t just offer books anymore; they offer unfiltered access to information and primary sources that allow people to fully investigate questions. Library staff is there not just to help us find a book; they are there to share their training and experience in helping us discern what is a good source of information from all the other noise.

Libraries offer spaces for people to meet, discuss, and collaborate around all manner of issues and interests. It is crucial that we continue to have a strong and innovative library with programs that engage as many of our neighbors as we can and to make sure that everyone who walks through the doors knows we are there to provide them with service.

Giving back through service and helping others is an idea that my family values and I hope I have embodied, whether it is supporting WSSRA, serving on the library board or raising money for Chicago Special Olympics by way of the Polar Plunge.

It has been a pleasure to serve our village on the library board these past 12 years and an honor I humbly ask you to allow me to continue for another four by voting for me on April 4.

MATT FRUTH

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’m frustrated by how frequently people at local forums use “diversity” when they’re talking about higher property taxes. “If we raise property taxes, we’ll be losing diversity!”

I want to unpack that a little because what they’re actually saying is that if we raise taxes, we may lose a particular kind of economic diversity — specifically, people with working-class jobs may find it difficult to afford a house here. If people need to stay in an apartment in order to stay in Oak Park, they may decide to move somewhere they can afford a house instead, even if the schools there aren’t as good.

Some small percentage of Oak Parkers may even be priced out of apartment rents — but those aren’t generally the people complaining about raising property taxes at these meetings, and the solution for them is building and mandating a higher percentage of affordable rental housing. We also need more affordable housing for empty-nesters and seniors so that when they no longer need their house, there’s an attractive option: condos near downtown, perhaps, so they can easily walk to all the amenities they’ve come to enjoy in their decades here — the parks, the libraries, the restaurants and shops.

Economic diversity doesn’t necessarily map directly onto racial/ethnic diversity. It does in some ways, obviously, since African Americans and Latinos tend to have less wealth/income on average, given the history of structural inequities in America. But raising taxes is generally being done for a purpose — in the

case of the current referendum, it’s to keep the schools excellent.

And there is absolutely an equity argument to be made that maintaining arts and languages and special ed and technology training and smaller class sizes at the schools is essential to ensuring racial and ethnicity diversity in our community long term.

The state’s failure to meet its promised contributions to our schools, combined with the rising numbers of students coming to Oak Park schools, combined with the tax cap that means we must go to referendum to try to make up the missing money, have created a perfect storm.

We’re faced with hard choices — no matter what, some people will be hurt. All I ask is that people be aware of who, exactly, we’re talking about when we discuss “diversity.” If the schools are hard hit, it’s the most marginalized who will suffer the most.

Let’s not let “diversity” get slung around as a justification for demanding lower taxes. Let’s not conflate racial and ethnic diversity with economic diversity — they’re both valuable and worth considering, but they’re not necessarily the same thing.

If we want equity in our community, taxing at a level that is sufficient to provide those critical services in our schools is absolutely key.

Oak Park is a progressive bastion; we pride ourselves on being a beacon of diversity and justice on the hill. That means we can and must do better.

Mary Anne Mohanraj is a candidate for the Oak Park Library Board.

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We should keep asking, ‘Is there a better way?’

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ello, Oak Park, my name is Heather Claxton-Douglas, and I humbly request your vote for the District 97 school board. My PhD in biochemistry and certification in science policy make me a unique asset to D97. I understand how to read scientific studies, and I have performed stakeholder analyses and program assessments.

A stakeholder analysis studies who a policy affects. The ugly truth is that no policy is perfect; there are always groups of people who are helped and who are harmed by any policy. Therefore, it’s crucial that board members talk to a variety of people when making decisions. This includes teachers, parents, students, and even members of the community who do not have children in the district — they, too, are affected by what happens at D97.

A program assessment is more than just, “Does this program achieve its goal?” It also asks, “Is there

a better way?” Oak Park is a very innovative, very creative place. It’s easy to get excited about what a new program can do, but we should be careful that our excitement doesn’t blind us to a program’s potential pitfalls, else we’ll find ourselves regretting some very expensive purchases that aren’t as helpful as we originally hoped they would be.

As I often say, I am a nerd. I love to learn, I love to research, and I love to solve problems. I’ve enjoyed talking with Oak Parkers this election season. This is a rich community, both in the wealth of knowledge and the experiences of its residents.

We moved here for the schools, but we’re choosing to stay because of the people. This is a special place and I look forward to serving here. Thank you for your consideration.

Please vote Claxton-Douglas for the District 97 school board on April 4.

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Hearing concerns, sharing resources, reaching out

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y name is Vicki Scaman, and I am asking for your vote for village clerk on April 4. We need a strong village clerk with the know-how to protect the voice of the community and serve residents. I am that person, with the skills, experience and relationships to improve transparency, customer service and community outreach at village hall.

I am a graduate of OPRF High School. I raised my family here and have worked in the community for the last 20 years, first as a school teacher, then in the restaurant business, later as the executive director of a local nonprofit, and now as the program coordinator for a grant through the Department of Human Services at Oak Park Township.

At the township, I work with every governmental body in Oak Park and River Forest to facilitate shared decision making for positive youth development. I have served on the Oak Park Liquor Control Review Board for the last six years, four as chair. I have a long history of volunteering on committees and working with community-based organizations with a focus on improving access to services for all residents on a range of topics from mental health resources to arts and education.

I am action oriented through data-driven decision making. I served as the co-chair of the education committee with the West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders Coalition to reduce youth drug and alcohol use and am trained in restorative justice. I have worked to understand the needs of the community as part of my work. My values are deeply rooted in community involvement as a way of moving through life.

If elected, I would work to identify more effective modes of communication to provide timely, relevant and needed information on a regular basis. I would be accessible to the community to hear concerns and share resources available to residents. I would work to develop processes that allow for community input before important decisions are made by the board; particularly board agenda items that could potentially affect the quality of life for residents or change the culture of the community.

I believe strongly that people solve community problems and would work to empower community leadership opportunities. I would work to see our commissions valued in that process. I would actively recruit members of our community from cultural groups that are underrepresented on commissions.

We need a strong village clerk with the know-how to protect the voice of the community and serve residents. I am the person to fill that role. Please vote for Vicki Scaman for Oak Park village clerk on April 4.

VICKI

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y name is Respicio “Res” Vazquez. I am running to serve as a River Forest village board trustee. River Forest is a wonderful community comprising great schools, historic homes, natural scenery and neighborly residents, all of which attracted my wife and me to join this community. I have participated in community activities such as the D90 Caucus (2014 & 2017), D90 Inclusive Advisory Board, and the D90 Spelling Bee. I also currently serve as a board president of two condominium associations outside of River Forest.

Although this is my first time running for the village board, this would not be my first time serving in a public position. I previously served as the state superintendent of education for the Illinois State Board of Education.

As an attorney, I have worked as an in-house counsel for public institutions such as the Chicago Public Schools, the City Colleges of Chicago, the Illinois Board of Education, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

I am currently a partner at Franczek Radelet P.C., representing public elementary, middle and high schools, community colleges and state universities. I have prepared for and attended many public board meetings, including participating in open and closed sessions of such public meetings. I am hoping to bring my positive experiences in the public sector to the village board in serving the best interests of our River Forest community.

In working with public bodies, I convene public meetings, listen to many people, and balance the needs of the varied positions and viewpoints expressed at these meetings. Most involve and impact the education of children. I regularly deal with issues that are personal, emotional and controversial. I am approachable, patient, a good listener, a good communicator, and a consensus builder. I find these innate traits to be helpful in reaching a balanced and measured decision that benefits a community. I am committed to continue to do the same for River Forest.

Specifically, I am interested in getting closure for the completion and opening of the Fresh Thyme store on North Avenue, which has had delays and is now projected to open in August 2017. I will also be focusing on our economic development/TIF initiatives, such as the ones at Lake & Lathrop and on North Avenue. I would like to provide some tax relief to our residents by increasing commercial tax revenue streams.

Regarding our health and neighborhood, I am concerned about addressing the soil contamination at Lake & Lathrop.

As part of any redevelopment of this area, I would like to have a developer fully address this issue to alleviate the residents of this expense and provide a clean and healthy environment. Additionally, part of our community’s alluring scenery is made up of the historic homes, which I would like to preserve and to avoid situations such as the demolition of the former Mars mansion.

I would be honored to serve the River Forest residents, and I hope you will vote for me for village board trustee on April 4 (www.friendsofresvazquez.com).

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Committed to providing essential services

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erving as the River Forest Township Clerk for 3½ years, I heard firsthand the need of youth, senior, mental health, general assistance, and assessor services within our community. As the clerk, I took minutes for over 40 meetings. Listening to the meetings in person, and then via recording to capture the substance and important details of each meeting, I have heard the ongoings of the River Forest Township twice monthly at least! And now, having sat through those meetings without the opportunity to vote, I ask for your vote.

Illinois state budget cuts were painful for many service agencies, and thus our most vulnerable residents. It seems the new “norm” to do more with less money.

Committed to providing essential human ser-

vices to the residents of River Forest, the township joins forces with Oak Park Township, when it makes financial and staffing sense, yet keeps some services unique to River Forest. I have seen a sizable increase in collaboration with other local taxing bodies in the past few years, which I hope will continue to grow.

As a township trustee, I would welcome new ideas for services that fall within the mission of the township. I am open to hearing how we can make River Forest even better.

Twenty-four years ago, my husband and I worked with a real estate agent who promised us River Forest was an amazing place to live. She was right. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t recognize how lucky I am to live and work in River Forest.

KAREN

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Davidson has the skills for the D200 board Jack Davidson for the District 200 school board is the right choice. Jack has excellent leadership and organizational skills necessary for this position. He has sharpened these skills over the past 20 years working in the business environment. In addition, his financial stewardship has rewarded his clients and customers with savings that positively impact their “bottom line.”

He will bring all this to the high school board to ensure expenditures are in the best interest of every stu-

dent. The success and security of all OPRF students are paramount and he will work diligently on their behalf.

Please consider voting for Jack Davidson. His determination, accountability, and dedication will be a tremendous benefit and asset for the OPRF community of students and residents.

Robert Blasius Oak Park

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Deno Andrews could be a great trustee How can we ensure that Oak Park will be affordable, accessible, and equitable for future generations? How can we leverage Oak Park’s natural advantages in location, economic development, and education for the benefit of all Oak Parkers — and also for those people who are destined to be Oak Parkers but just don’t know it yet?

Of the candidates for village trustee, one individual offers a combination of experience and vision that is unparalleled, and that person is Deno J. Andrews.

As a friend of Deno’s, I have a unique perspective on his character and his qualifications. He is a man of passion and compassion.

He feels strongly about the village in which he was raised, and in which he and his wife Allison are raising their children.

He is the kind of person who will put the interests of the entire community well above any kind of personal agenda.

He also cares deeply about his fellow human beings and translates that caring into results.

At Felony Frank’s, Deno has built a successful business in one of Oak Park’s most challenged business districts, around the basic moral premise that everyone deserves a second chance. He has backed that up

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Baron: Inclusion, collaboration and creativity

through the work of his nonprofit, Rescue Foundation, which won the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s Big Idea grant this year. He continues to make great strides in his mission-driven work to provide job opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Deno has a work ethic that I have rarely seen in other people. Those fortunate enough to be his friend know if he says he is going to do something, he does it. And he always takes the care and consideration to make sure he does it well.

He will, without question, live up to his campaign pledges. I have no doubt that he will be a relentless voice for transparency, equity and sound budgeting practices at the board table.

And you will never have to worry whether Trustee Deno Andrews will return your call or email, follow up on an issue with village staff, or answer a question you have about a process or procedure in village hall with anything less than complete honesty and candor.

If you vote to elect Deno Andrews to the village board on April 4, a great local elected official is exactly what you will get.

I am writing to endorse Matt Baron for District 200 Board of Education.

I have known Matt for more than five years as we both have been active members of the Celebrating Seniors Committee that serves Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. He is a man of his word, of great character, and high integrity.

He will bring his personal strengths of inclusion, collaboration and creativity to the school board. In addition, he has a lifelong passion for education and its impact on individuals. That is what led to his serving on the Oak Park Public Library Board the past four years, including the last two years as president of the board.

I encourage others to join me in supporting Matt Baron on Election Day, April 4, or even sooner, as early voting begins March 20.

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Carol N. Cox

Yamashita is a fact-based candidate

Jack Davidson is a proven leader and always goes the extra mile to get things done.

He leads through consensus building and problem resolution.

He will develop a long-term strategic plan for District 200 in a hub-and-spoke model that includes learning, facilities, and equity models, which that project needs, and requirements that enable OPRF High School and the community to continue to achieve “those things that are best.”

Vote for change! Vote Jack E. Davidson.

Allyson Blasius Oak Park

We are supporting Dave Yamashita for the District 97 Board of Education because he is solidly based in the facts. Dave has dedicated his candidacy to researching the issues. He’s done his “homework” by attending board meetings and delving below the surface. He recognizes the problems facing the board at this crucial time.

He is committed to public education and supports passing the referenda. He is a person of integrity who will promote a culture of trust, respect, and transparent communication among, as he says, the shareholders of the district — students,

teachers, parents, the community, and the board.

Dave is not a one-issue candidate. He looks at the depth, breadth, and longrange effects of all issues. His decisions will reflect what is best for the entire community.

He will bring maturity, sound judgment, and clarity to D97. We urge you to vote for Dave Yamashita for the District 97 Board of Education.

I am writing in full support of Patty Henek for River Forest Trustee. Patty is a compassionate community advocate and organizer, committed to social justice. River Forest would do well to have Patty in a leadership role, where her strengths of organization, perseverance, and genuine love for our community will support all community members.

Patty and I met in 2012 when the Neighborhood Giving Project volunteered and sponsored individuals for the Holiday Food and Gift Basket. Patty’s experience and

dedication made her an ideal candidate to help NGP in its growth. After a couple of coffees, connecting on mutual passions and sharing plans, Patty agreed to join the Neighborhood Giving Project’s board. We were so lucky to have her! Patty served as a board member of NGP for three years as fundraising chair.

Patty and I have stayed close, collaborating on various community projects and connections, including for Opportunity Knocks and the newly formed A House in Austin.

I’ve worked side by side with her at many

Weissglass: Collaborative, leading to action Jeff Weissglass, president of the OPRF High School District 200 board, is the rare leader who is able to listen and reflect on his communities’ needs, collaborate with other leaders and stakeholders, and place solid solutions into action.

More than ever, the challenges presented to our elected officials are complex, the solutions are complex, and the implementation is also complex. It is imperative we have leadership that will listen to the varied perspectives of our community and work with others to ensure that the best, and most inclusive, solution is moved forward. Jeff is exactly that type of leader and his actions reflect this leadership.

Under his leadership, the board furthered excellent solutions to the multilayered issues that face them. He was immediately selected to lead the committee that solved the most pressing issue, the financial surplus.

This work resulted in a $30 million tax cut and a plan to correctly fund reserves. His leadership led to the selection of a new superintendent, a program to increase diversity in Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and a strategic plan that highlighted equity and excellence for all.

In a world where spoken words are often mistaken for leadership, Jeff ’s actions, and his ability to work with others in pursuit of these actions, are a welcome method of leadership.

If you truly care about well-reasoned management for our respected high school, vote for Jeff on April 4th for the District 200 board.

Andrew Hibel

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Davidson is the right choice

James and Elaine Johnson Gino and Gina Sigismondi Oak Park

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events, and have delighted in supporting her work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the LemonAid Charity Stand.

Here’s what I know for sure: Patty works hard, stays on task, and is not afraid to look at something from every angle and, at times, to question and oppose popular opinion. She researches; she comes prepared. I know she will do the homework required on every issue, and will be an advocate for all River Forest voices. Vote for Patty!

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I am writing to endorse Jack Davidson for D200 school board. Jack is motivated to serve the students and citizens of Oak Park and River Forest by bringing an unbiased and strategic problem-solving approach to the challenges of the 21st century learning environment. His leadership and determination will be an asset to this position. I know Jack personally and he is smart, passionate, articulate, and will work to the best of his ability for the students and citizens of Oak Park and River Forest.

I urge you to support Jack Davidson on Election Day.

River Forest

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I have known Jeff Weissglass since our now 18-year-old sons became fast friends at Beye Elementary School. I strongly support Jeff ’s re-election to the OPRF High School board for three reasons. First, I know him to be a thoughtful and caring person and parent. Second, his depth of knowledge of, and experience in, issues of education and diversity is impressive and sustained over many years. Third, I have observed many board meetings and seen his focus on consensus and care for all of the students, families, faculty and staff of OPRF High School.

For many years, I knew and admired Jeff primarily as a fellow parent. He and his wife Jeannie have raised three bright, caring, thoughtful children. They have been role models for myself as a parent.

Our children’s friendship was wonderful for the boys themselves, but it was also a joy for me to be brought into the Weissglass orbit.

Over time, I came to realize that Jeff ’s life has been centered on issues of diversity and education, making him one of the most qualified people for any school board. His accomplishments are many, but include: president of Project Unity, leading the Culture of Inclusion team for the D97 Strategic Plan, serving on the boards of the Collaboration for Early Childhood and the national Education Re-Imagined project, and chairing the National Advisory Council of the Johns Hopkins School of Education.

Finally, I’ve had more opportunities than most to actually observe Jeff ’s per-

formance on the OPRF board. Due to my concern over the condition of OPRF facilities, I have regularly attended board and pool committee meetings for the last six years, across three school boards.

So I have learned several things: board meetings are many and long, they discuss a dizzying array of issues, and the current board (led by Jeff) has been the most thoughtful, deliberative body I’ve witnessed in that time. Jeff ’s leadership has been all about trying to achieve a difficult consensus through information gathering, discussion and debate.

For all these reasons, I strongly support Jeff Weissglass’ re-election to the OPRF school board.

Ellen Pimentel Oak Park

The development of our kids is worth the funding Let me add my voice in support of the two referenda for District 97. In terms of a tax increase, it’s more like one since the second referendum is more or less an extension of bond payments we are already making. But it is critical that we support the operations referendum.

In the 1990s, I served as the Fine Arts Division head for OPRF High School. I also had taught speech and television production and coached the speech and debate teams. In these capacities and as a parent in this community, I place a tremendous value on our arts programs in our

schools. The arts, whether visual, musical or theatrical, have a lasting impact on the kind of people our children become.

I speak not only of the participants but also of those in the various audiences. A huge piece of our children’s lives will be missing should the arts face cuts in D97.

Any of you who attended the fabulous, wonderful, entertaining and amazing OPRF production of Mary Poppins should realize that these students did not have their talents suddenly spring forth and nurtured when they arrived at the high school. They were taught, encour-

aged and coached while in elementary school.

Yes, we will see an increase in our tax bills. However, how many of us would say we moved to, and remained in, our community because it’s an inexpensive place to live?

A quality education does cost money, but the development of our children is absolutely worth it.

I urge you to support the District 97 referenda.

Don Lennie Oak Park

Iseli will add strong leadership, experience to D200 On the topic of leadership, John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” That epitomizes Craig Iseli for the District 200 school board.

Craig stepped into a very challenging role when the District 97 school board chose him to fill the seat of a dear friend and colleague.

As is typical of our community, which is blessed with such an amazing array of talented professionals, there were several accomplished and worthy candidates, but based on his proven leadership and experience as the chair of the district’s Finance and Oversight Review Committee, the D97 board chose Craig. His innate collaborative nature, his ability to walk the tightrope of being both one of seven and an independent critical thinker, and his extensive financial back-

ground made him an invaluable board member.

As an eight-year D97 board member and its current president, I can attest to the fact that board service is a formidable task that encompasses adherence to a code of conduct and foundational principles of effective governance, as required by the Illinois Association of School Boards, and true fidelity to all stakeholders.

Having been in both open and closed board sessions with Craig, I know he will bring a tested and proven understanding of effective board service and a commitment to all stakeholders as a member of the D200 board.

He will bring both a realistic and optimistic aspirational mindset to the academic and financial challenges facing D200 as it navigates its way through the uncertain waters of public education funding in Illinois. I have

Economos works hard, supports collaboration We are writing to lend our support to Holly Economos in the race for River Forest Township Trustee.

The Township Board plays a small but integral role in our community serving the needs of our youth, our seniors, and those who are facing a critical time in their lives in the area of mental health.

Holly has worked with the youth in our community on several levels as both a substitute teacher and teachers assistant in all three of our schools along with serving on committees in both districts 90 and 200.

Her involvement in our community goes beyond working in our schools. She understands the changing demographics of our township and sees the opportunity to improve our senior services. Sometimes seniors in affluent communities are overlooked. She has ideas on how to improve the services available today and open the lines of communication to our senior residents.

Holly is a hard worker who supports collaboration and vows to make River Forest Township the best it can be.

Vote for Holly Economos on April 4.

Terry Shaker, Elizabeth Martin, Joe Shaker, Irene Beaudoin, Barbara Comiskey, Suzanne Helfich, Lynn Winikates River Forest

Education is worth every penny As a mother to a first-grader and future kindergartener at Longfellow, I am writing to support the District 97 referenda. One of the most important factors in my family’s decision to move to Oak Park was the quality of its public schools. I believe that an increase in taxes is worth every penny in order to ensure Oak Park continues to provide the quality education its public school system is renowned for.

In the grand scheme, the tax increase is nominal. To those who do not support the referenda or are undecided, I urge you to attend an informational session regarding the referenda.

Vote Yes for our children and their education.

personally experienced Craig’s passion and commitment to serving his community, especially the children in its schools. He understands the essential role education plays in defining the culture of our school communities and he will call upon his extensive financial experience to work with his colleagues to promote the highest levels of an equitable and excellent educational experience for all D200 students while ensuring the financial sustainability of D200 into the future.

On April 4, I will vote for him because I could not be more convinced that his experience, leadership, passion, and commitment to public education are needed on the D200 board to transform vision into action and possibility into reality. Please consider casting your vote for Craig Iseli on April 4.

I am writing in support of Simone Boutet as Oak Park village trustee. Simone has been a friend of mine for eight years and has been nothing short of a constant supporter of our great village, and advocate of our ongoing commitment to diversity, sustainability, great schools, and awesome library, along with all of the amazing offerings our great village has to offer.

With Simone’s background as municipal attorney and experienced knowledge of the workings of our local government, she knows how to get things done.

A win for Simone Boutet is a real win for our great village of Oak Park.

Oak Park

Oak Park

James Gates

Isabelle Badillo Oak Park

A win for Boutet is a win for the village

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White for River Forest village clerk I enthusiastically endorse Kathleen Brand-White for the River Forest village clerk position. Kathleen has put her candidacy forward as a write-in candidate for our upcoming municipal election. We are fortunate to have a candidate with Kathleen’s special blend of thoughtful, analytic thinking, balanced with passion,] and dedication to the common good, as demonstrated in her community work and the many endeavors that she has engaged in over the years in our community.

I had the opportunity to work directly with Kathleen in my role as chairperson of the Oak Park and River Forest High School Citizens Council. Kathleen was an active member and was later elected Citizens Council chairperson. She is a leader and was always prepared to discuss the broad range of key issues the council addressed, studied the materials, and examined the varying points of view and input from a

wide range of stakeholder groups.

Her leadership style was professional, inclusive and driven by a deep commitment to the school’s mission. She has excellent listening skills and a genuine and sincere interest in organizational development. Kathleen’s style is collegial and team oriented.

She also has experience as a PTO president and chair of the Community Caucus. This public-service approach and style will contribute immensely to her work as the River Forest village clerk.

I hope you will join me in the write-in initiative for Kathleen Brand-White for River Forest village clerk in the upcoming election. To ensure your vote counts, her legal name should be recorded on the ballet as Kathleen M. White.

Many thanks in advance for your active interest in our village.

Jan Pyrce

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Full confidence in Springer for D200 I confidently recommend Doug Springer for as seat on the D200 school board. I was thrilled for our community when I learned he was running. Doug is my friend and neighbor, but most importantly, he is a former business owner, a 20-year resident of Oak Park, and he has had two children graduate from OPRF and a third who is a freshman.

I believe D200 is at a precipice due to so many important infrastructure investment decisions that are looming. I appreciate that Doug wants to see significant improvements made to OPRF’s facilities and the quality of education that is provided to its students,

while at the same time spending the district’s money like it was his own.

Doug has watched the school evolve over the years, and he pays very close attention to the needs of the community. He will thoughtfully listen to his constituents, which means his opinions at board meetings will reflect the desires and interests of the residents, students, and faculty of D200.

All of this combined with his excellent character gives me full confidence that Doug Springer will be a stable and honest voice for all those he serves. He has my vote.

Joshua Warren Oak Park

Henek will deliver stellar results We are so pleased to add our voices to those supporting Patty Henek for River Forest Village Trustee. We are confident that Patty would deliver the same stellar results in this role that she has in the many other roles she has gladly taken on in our village.

We first met Patty through the 700 block of Bonnie Brae Lemon-Aid Stand, an incredible program that has raised thousands of dollars for a variety of local organizations over the last 15 years.

She has been in a leadership position in this venture since it began in 2002.

We have worked closely with her since 2010 when she took over from us as coordinator of the Oak Park-River Forest

Holiday Food and Gift Basket. Every year she leads a community effort to assure more than 2,000 of our neighbors in need receive holiday food gift cards and presents.

Our personal and professional relationship with Patty has convinced us that she is an ideal candidate for village trustee.

She has the intellect to analyze complex issues, a sense of fairness that assures she listens to all sides, a willingness to invest as much work as it takes and the courage to stand behind her decisions.

We are pleased to endorse Patty Henek for River Forest Village Trustee.

Mary Jane Welter and Valerie Woods River Forest

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Tom Cofsky: The right balance for D200 Four years ago, we wrote a letter to Wednesday Journal in support of Tom Cofsky’s candidacy for the District 200 school board. We based our endorsement on our personal knowledge of Tom, a man of great integrity. As a three-decade resident of Oak Park and the father of five outstanding children who have all been students in District 97 and D200, Tom brought a deep commitment to maintaining the quality of Oak Park and River Forest High School for all students.

In his successful career as vice president of manufacturing of Oil-Dri, he offered a much-needed business perspective, an understanding that fiscal responsibility must be balanced with investment in growth and innovation to ensure that OPRF, and ultimately our community, thrive for future generations.

Now in 2017, with four years of experience as a D200 school board member, Tom has shown that these very qualities, which made him such an outstanding candidate, have also made him an invaluable member of the board. He was instrumental in the district’s plan to right-size its fund balance with $30 million in tax cuts while reserving $20 million for facilities improvements. He has also advocated for compensation discipline

and structure for OPRF administrators.

As a business leader who understands the necessity of strong leadership, he played an essential role in hiring a visionary new superintendent to lead the strategic plan of the district. Throughout his term, he supported students in many initiatives, including the 1:1 technology plan, assuring every student access to technology.

As we look to the future of D200, we continue to believe that Tom Cofsky is the right person to serve as our representative to the board. He understands the need to execute the strategic plan of the district with clear, measurable goals. In addition, he is experienced in labor contract negotiations and we believe he will successfully address the need to attract and retain excellent staff while keeping a vigilant eye on long-term costs. With 75% of district costs going toward staff compensation, collective bargaining agreements will play a pivotal role in the district’s financial future.

Lastly, Tom has real-world experience building manufacturing plants, so he brings practical insight as the district wrestles with long-term facility needs. Please join us in voting for Tom Cofsky on April 4.

Janis Wiener and David Levy Oak Park

Vote Yes to secure our educational base

We are writing in support of voting Yes on April 4 for both referenda concerning school District 97. We are senior citizens who have retired from our careers but not from our lifelong concerns about the importance of high quality public education.

We moved to Oak Park in 1984 for two basic reasons: We wanted to live in a place where diversity was encouraged and celebrated and where schools were well funded and fully resourced. And we knew that these were inseparably linked.

Our children received wonderful educations and were nurtured and mentored by skilled teachers, backed by excellent counselors and administrators. It is unacceptable that Oak Park schools may be undermined due to the budget crisis in the state of Illi-

nois and decades of attacks across our country on affordable schools available to all.

At the center of successful military strategy is the concept of “secure the base and expand the perimeter.” With our national government careening out of control under the mindless misleadership of a fake president and our state government impoverished by decades of self-serving theft by crooks in Springfield, it is our collective responsibility as citizens to secure and then expand the school system that is the firm foundation of our village.

We cannot expand the quality of education in Oak Park until the base is secure. Voting Yes on April 4 will secure the base.

Laurie & Noel Beasley Oak Park

Economos understands River Forest Holly Economos has been a resident of River Forest for over 10 years. During that time, I have seen her dedication and caring for the community. As a teacher at Willard, Lincoln and Roosevelt schools, and having two children attend two of those schools, Holly knows what’s at stake for the betterment of our village. I believe she will ask the tough questions that are needed to col-

laborate with local businesses, ensuring that the services provided by the township are meaningful for businesses and residents alike.

Holly Economos is good for River Forest.

Please vote for her for Township Trustee on April 4.

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Mary Kay Tuzi River Forest

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Choose the road less comfortable

It’s easy to be short-sighted. We’ve all done it. We take the comfortable choice at the fork in the road, confident that things will work out just fine, and then hold our heads in our hands when our choice ends in a morass.

The fork in the road we’re facing now is our decision on the District 97 referenda. Nobody wants to raise taxes. I’m mindful that this is a true hardship for some. It’s not fun for anyone. But if we vote No, are we really prepared to face the consequences? Are we really prepared to decimate music, art, foreign language, band, orchestra and library services?

In a village where we grieve the loss of a single elementary school principal, are we ready to lay off 139 teachers, aides and support people? Lose the International Baccalaureate programs at Brooks and Julian?

Allow our class sizes to swell?

Many of us moved to Oak Park because of its excellent school system. If you grew up here, that’s probably part of why you stayed. Any real estate agent can tell you that our schools are a major selling point and keeps our home values strong. If we let our schools and our reputation erode, how long will it take to reclaim it? If we can ever reclaim it.

I for one don’t want to find out. I will vote yes on both referenda. I will support our excellent and hardworking D97 administrators and teachers who stretch every penny until its copper coating pops off. And I will support and encourage our village trustees as they find ways to grow our tax base and reduce pressure on homeowners.

Vote Yes.

Kris Gallagher

Oak Park

Austin GardensMills Park is a faulty comparison I am writing in response to Jason Koehn’s One View in the March 15 Wednesday Journal [The facts about our project at Lake and Forest, Viewpoints]. I have been a resident of Oak Park since 1960 and have appreciated the parks in our community.

No one has said, as Mr. Koehn alleges, that Austin Gardens would be “destroyed” by the Albion project.

This building would, however, irreparably damage Austin Gardens.

With regard to his attempted analogy with Mills Park: After Mills Park Tower was built, a small playground was installed at the south end of Mills Park. The configuration was the same as Albion’s proposal: tall building immediately south of a park. It was not long afterward, however, that the park district removed the playground.

The sand surface was blown around by swirling winds generated around the tower. The playground was unpleasant and essentially unused.

This hardly argues that an 18-story tower will not have an impact on Austin Gardens. We cannot afford that impact.

Nancy Norton Oak Park

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What’s really at stake with the D97 referenda It’s boom times in Oak Park. Construction cranes dot the village skyline, commercial build-outs are humming right along and, with home buying entering its high season, our leafy streets will once again soon play host to the familiar scene of moving trucks being unloaded.

Chances are, those folks schlepping boxes will be young families with toddlers in tow who moved from Chicago neighborhoods like Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Logan Square or Ukrainian Village. And more often than not, they — like my family a few years before — ended up picking Oak Park after an exhaustive, but ultimately unsuccessful, search to find a workable public school option in Chicago. In the end, Oak Park’s all-in-one K-12 solution was

simply too attractive to pass up.

So as village voters weigh the pros and cons of responsibly funding District 97’s operating and capital needs on April 4, let’s be absolutely clear about what’s primarily driving Oak Park’s current boom: new transplants from Chicago.

And why are we continuing to move here? Schools. And not just good schools but great schools that hire the best talent and educate the whole student.

Yes, we love the diversity. And the proximity to downtown, the tree-lined streets, old homes, and vibrant involved communities. But my old Chicago neighborhood had that stuff, too. What it didn’t have was what makes Oak Park truly unique: All of these important things plus great schools.

This could all go away in an instant if the D97 referenda fails to pass. Can we do more to trim education costs thoughtfully here in Oak Park? Yes. Are deep, immediate budget cuts to the exact types of programs that make D97 schools great the right way to do it? No. Our entire community stands to lose if we’re shortsighted about this. Housing prices will suffer and what makes Oak Park unique in the Chicago area will diminish considerably. Plus, all of us new arrivals have fallen in love with this community. We want to raise our families here and don’t want to move again. But if our schools go from great to good, unfortunately, we might be forced to consider it.

Matt Murray Oak Park

These candidates are tuned in to our communities Don’t be bored with the boards! Try these exciting candidates: I support Heather Claxton-Douglas for District 97 school board, Jack Davidson, Doug Springer and Matt Baron for District 200 high school board and Deno Andrews, Simone Boutet and Dan Moroney for Oak Park Village Board of Trustees.

I have been to the candidate forums and attended board meetings. Our villages take their quality of life and solutions to problems seriously. I find these candidates best suited to build on the solid foundations that already exist and create new foundations for continued and long-lasting progress for Oak Park and River Forest.

They are accessible and tuned in to our communities’ concerns. I encourage you to attend meetings and forums and review their positions. I hope you join me in voting for people who have the present and the future in mind and all our residents’ best interests at heart.

Marty Bernstein Oak Park

This development would be detrimental We are longtime Oak Park residents joining others in opposition to the proposed construction of an 18-story residential building at Lake and Forest Ave. We believe the approval of this development would be seriously detrimental to our community in ways that would: 1) Create more traffic congestion even beyond the gridlock that frequently occurs on Lake Street and other thoroughfares close to the proposed project site; 2) Add to the need for sufficient park-

ing at reasonable costs in support of nearby businesses and medical offices; 3) Increase residential purchase and rental costs in ways likely to undermine economic and racial diversity in the Oak Park housing market; 4) Put more pressure and remedial cost requirements on an aging infrastructure; 5) Increase the costly hiring of more police, fire and other village personnel to meet the needs of an expanded population; 6) Expose the village to potential blight

and other negative consequences if the absorption rate of the proposed development and new housing alternatives, now or soon to be ready for occupancy, failed to meet their objectives; and 7) Negatively impact the environment of Austin Gardens and other surrounding areas by creating a wind tunnel effect and overarching shadows that would minimize sunlight to the detriment of mature plants and trees.

Sue and Bill Marshall Oak Park

Boutet has deep knowledge of Oak Park We are writing in strong support for Simone Boutet as village trustee. We have known Simone for 10 years and found her to be deeply ethical, a complex and insightful thinker, and an articulate and compassionate public servant.

Simone is more interested in solving problems than boosting her own ego, capable of collaboration and possessed of the ability and temperament to acknowledge the possibilities in a wide variety of

ideas, even those put forth by people with very different world views.

As an experienced municipal attorney with deep knowledge of Oak Park, her recommendations for increasing communication and coordination among our various governmental and taxing bodies are not only obvious and necessary, but something she has the requisite knowledge and understanding of our systems to be able to actually make happen.

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In addition to her experience, skill, judgment, and her ability to work respectfully and productively with others, I want to also recommend her character. Simone loves Oak Park and its commitment to diversity, inclusion, creativity and sustainability, and will help villagers live up to our best selves, and manifest the values we all share.

Rebecca Keller, Andrea Gold, and Amy Little Oak Park

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Why I always vote for education

Gloria Forester, 64

lthough the election of Donald Trump as president has caused some of us to question this whole representative government/democracy thing, I do believe that voting is probably a good idea.

I believe that voting is an existential act. It provides a snapshot of what you believe in and what you value.

Looked at this way, I hope you can appreciate that I would never try to tell someone how to vote on the District 97 referenda on April 4. I know nothing of the life’s experiences that shape your world view.

But I can share mine with you.

I have voted for every education referendum in Oak Park since I moved here in 1976. I have done so for a number of reasons.

I served a four-year sentence with no time off for good behavior on the District 97 school board, and I was the high school booster club president for 10 years. I was involved in a number of referendum campaigns. No school goes to referendum unless they absolutely have to. School boards know of the increased

tax burden — they live here, too.

But they also know that they were elected to provide the oversight and resources for the education of our village’s children. It is not an easy job. I defer to their judgment.

My three children all had very good experiences at the elementary and high school level.

Those schools helped make my boys the fine men they are today. My wish is that today’s children receive a similar education. Let’s be honest — it’s our only hope.

It just seems wrong to support the schools when my kids go to them then get all penurious when they graduate.

As a self-loathing Baby Boomer, I feel bad that our numbers, narcissism, and entitledness are impairing the lives of the generations that will have to clean up the mess we have made. The least I can do is to provide a quality education to our children so that they can figure out how to fix what we broke.

I’m sorry that higher taxes may force some of us to move. I feel your pain. I moved out of a bigger house to a smaller house nine years ago in order to cut

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my property taxes in half. I was sorry to leave, but I understood that life does not guarantee that you get to live in the nicest house you ever lived in for your entire life.

While economic diversity is a good thing, maybe worrying about the loss of economic diversity is not the worst thing that could happen to a community in a rising housing market.

Voting down referenda to slowly degrade schools in order to save a little money seems like a flawed strategy.

But my strongest reason for voting for these referenda is a practical one. If Oak Park were a flower, it would be an orchid. It is a beautiful but fragile place.

Our diversity, public transportation and proximity to the jobs and the buzz of Chicago make it attractive to many. Yet we live near high-crime areas and poorperforming schools.

We are a data-driven society, but the only data that really matters for Oak Park is the crime rate and the test scores.

So if we need more cops and/or costly innovative policing strategies, I’m for it. If we need more money to educate an increasing student population, I’m for it.

We now know that elections have consequences.

So do referenda.

Limit the 1000 Lake St. building to 8 stories An amended letter sent recently to President Abu-Taleb and the village trustees:

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egarding the proposed project brought forward by Albion Development for 1000 Lake Street, much has been written and discussed. While I fully support development at this corner in general and this parcel in particular, my support is limited to a building that stays within the current zoning maximum height of eight stories.

Under no circumstances can I support a project that exceeds that height. The unintended consequence of a structure taller than eight stories would be a potentially catastrophic damaging of the magnificent Austin Gardens property. Already impacted by the 20-story-plus Vantage building, a second 18-story building would eliminate almost all sunlight to a significant portion of the park, forever altering its mix of native trees, plants, and grasses.

Oak Park already suffers from a shortage of open space within our land-locked borders. We must protect every bit of precious open land we currently have, while prudently trying to add to this inventory when practical. I served on the Park District Board of Commissioners from 2005 through 2013. During that time I worked with several of the current trustees and most of the other elected village officials on an array of topics impacting our community. Some were controversial, but most were the mundane, necessary things essential to overall good governance and public safety.

I believe I earned a reputation as a fair-minded board member who worked very hard to achieve the most good for the most amount of people, and for the overall good of the community befitting someone whose family’s roots in Oak Park stretch back to the 1890s.

In that spirit, please know that I am, in general, a fervent believer in the contin-

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ued development of a strong commercial business climate for Oak Park, which often includes a foundation of mixed-use or completely residential properties, as well as the creative re-purposing of historically significant structures.

The 1000 Lake Street parcel is certainly in need of a refresher, and a new building would indeed be an improvement.

However, due to the sensitive ecosystem and strategic location of Austin Gardens, along with major concerns around additional traffic and density in the area, I implore the trustees to withhold support of Albion’s plan for anything exceeding the eight-story zoning height limit.

A developer with Albion’s experience and track record should be quite capable of earning a satisfactory return on an eight-story building there. If not, then they should step aside in deference to one who can. The three eligible voters in our house are confident that the village will ultimately do the right thing here, and keep this proposal within the current zoning height. We’ll be watching.

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Longtime Oak Park resident

Gloria M. Forester, 64, a 30-year resident of Oak Park, died on March 16, 2017 at Rush University Medical Center. Born on Aug. 11, 1952 in Utaudo, Puerto Rico to the late Gabriel Maldonado and Rosalina Negron Maldonado, she was raised in Chicago and graduated from Tuley High School.

On Oct. 24, 1981, she married David Forester, and they moved to Oak Park in 1986.

For many years GLORIA FORESTER she worked as a medical biller for physicians’ and dentists’ groups in the Chicago area and retired in 2004. Her passions were family, fishing, and cooking.

Gloria Forester was the wife of David; the mother of Juan (Carrie Sauter) Candelaria, Sandra (Ira) Higgins, Jacqueline (Brandon) Bailey, Terrence and Kevin Forester; the grandmother of seven; the great-grandmother of three; the sister of Ana Santiago, Carmen (Jerry) Salemi, and Victor (Yvette) Maldonado, and the late Michael (Carmen) and Felix (the late Deborah) Maldonado; and the aunt, great-aunt, and friend of many.

Visitation is on Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. until time of service, 2 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St. in Oak Park, followed by private interment.

Geraldine Murphy, 76

Longtime resident of the Oak Park Arms Geraldine “Geri” M. Murphy (nee Szykowny), 76, of Oak Park, died on March 6, 2017. Born on Aug. 13, 1940, Geri was the wife of the late Robert E. Murphy; the mother of Diane (Chris) Schmitt, the late CarGERALDINE ole Ann, the late Rob, MURPHY and Patricia; the stepmother of Judy; the grandmother of Ashlee (Matt) Hyde, and Kimberlee Conover; the sister of Robert M. (Jan) Szykowny; the aunt of Michael S. (Mary Lisa Sullivan) Roberts, and Scott (Arlene) Szykowny, and three great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass was celebrated on March 11 at St. Edmund Church, followed by private interment.

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SATURDAY MAR 18 SATURDAY APR 8 10 AM TO 3 PM

200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, (Ontario and Oak Park Ave)

CASH ONLY!!

Please come out and support our 1st Outreach Yard Sale. Proceeds will be distributed to selected families who lost a love one due to gun violence in the Chicago Austin neighborhood. Cash donations are welcomed and appreciated. See you there!

ITEMS FOR SALE FINE CHINA Lucien Piccard Fine China. Cream with platinum rim. 12 place settings. $150. Call 708-488-8755.

FUTON Black futon on heavy iron frame. $49. Call 708-488-8755.

Old Hausen Pool Table The best in billiards.

Upright Freezer Entertainment Center Armoire Martha Stewart Cherry wood.

Yamaha Upright Piano Black lacquer. Pitch perfect.

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Dining Buffet & Hutch Qaulity Colonial dining buffet w/ hutch display top. $250.

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WANTED TO BUY CASH for Vinyl Records Best prices paid for your old soul, jazz, rap, blues, house, rock records. (33’s, 45’s, 78’s) Call 773-241-0929 WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys.

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PETS While you’re away, your pets are okay . . . at home

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TAX SERVICES INCOME TAXES BY CPA. Inexpensive. Will travel. www.fiazeissa.com or 708-870-5006

CLEANING

All good condition. Call for prices (708)447-1762

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Ryan Grass Aerator Milwaukee Buffer Cars for Sale.

SOFA Quality Coil Springs $150 3.5 TON CAR JACK NEW!! $150

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING

Request of bids for cistern install at Field Park.

Owner: Park District of Oak Park

218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302

The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the installation of a cistern to collect water from the splash pad and be re-used for irrigation. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Tuesday, April 18th , 2017, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website as of 5:00 pm Friday, March 24th, 2017. A non- mandatory pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Monday, April 3rd at 11:00 am (Chicago time) at 935 Woodbine Ave. Oak Park, IL. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www. pdop.org/bids-and- rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@pdop.org or (708) 725-2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

Park District of Oak Park By: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17149848 on March 2, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of WANDERLUSTUDIO with the business located at: 482 PERRIE DR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANNA HALAMA 428 PERRIE DR ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

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Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for:

2017 Street Improvement Program

2017 Sewer Lining Improvements (Various Locations)

This project includes the replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway aprons, hot-mix asphalt surface removal, frame/lid adjustment, resurfacing, and other associated work.

This project consists of the installation of approximately 2,000 lineal feet of Cured-in-Place Piping (CIPP) as a sewer lining as well as other miscellaneous work required to install the aforementioned CIPP. Please note that the addition of manhole lining is included as an additive bid alternate to this work.

2017 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program (Various Locations)

LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Lilia Diaz, Petitioner, and Pedro Marquez, Respondent.

No. 17 D 001856 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Luz Maria Diez, 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, in the City of Chicago, Illlinois, on or before April 12, 2017, 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 BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017.

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. vIn re the marriage of Mario Gonzalez, Petitioner and Elisa Analco Andrade, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-002060.

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 /bApril 24, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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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: D17149961 on March 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of NO LABELS THERAPY with the business located at: 1075 SHERWOOD DR., WHEELING, IL 60090. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARGARET ZANGRILLI 1075 SHERWOOD DR. WHEELING, IL 60090 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/15, 3/22, 3/29/2017

BID NOTICE Village of Riverside Sewer Main Cleaning and Televising Services The Village of Riverside will be accepting sealed bids for Sewer Main Cleaning and Televising Services of various streets. Bids will be accepted at the Department of Public Works, 3860 Columbus Blvd., Riverside Illinois 60546 until April 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Specifications may be obtained at the Department of Public Works, weekdays, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This project is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act 820 ILCS 130/ 1-12. Contractors shall be required to pay not less than the prevailing wage rates currently in effect on the Project as established by the United States Department of Labor and the State of Illinois Department of Labor and comply with all other applicable provisions of the Act. Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department at (708) 442-3590. The Village of Riverside reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the Village of Riverside.

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The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7th, 2017 for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Oak Park North Fire Station Bunk Room, Bathroom and Stairway Remodeling Project Proposal Number: 17-115 Issuance Date: 3/22/17 Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708358-5700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

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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 Jesus Gabriel Avila,Petitioner and Milvian Chaparro, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-001932.

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 April 24, 2017, 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 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017

This project consists of the installation of approximately 4,750 square feet of PCC sidewalk, 300 linear feet of PCC curb/gutter and other work incidental thereto.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: Concrete Construction The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi on behalf of Adrian Xhevan Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi; Artana Sherifi for change of name to Jack Prespa on behalf of Adrian Jack Prespa; Aferdita Prespa; Artana Prespa;, Case No. 17M3001772.

Notice is given you, the public, that on March 10, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change our present names of Xhevat Shefik Sherifi, Adrian Shevat Sherifi, Aferdita Sherifi, and Artana Sherifi to the names of Jack Prespa, Adrian Jack Prespa, Aferdita Prespa, and Artana Prespa. This case will be heard in courtroom 204 on May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m..

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/2017

2017 Street Patching Program This project consists of the patching of approximately 2,300 square yards of existing, defective asphalt pavement at various locations throughout the Village, as designated by the Department of Public Works.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Friday, March 17, 2017 at: http://vrf.us/government/bids-a-rfps Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time.

Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: HMA Paving The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal 3/22/2017

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: D17149743 on February 22, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of QUIZ MERCENARY with the business located at: 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TIM EVANS 509 N. MARION ST. APT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/2015

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN COLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, PATRICE COLLINS, FILDALAS COLLINS A/K/A FILDELLAS COLLINS, GREGORY COLLINS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FILDAS COLLINS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FILDAS COLLINS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 007574 630 S. 12TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 630 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-424037-0000, Property Index No. 1510-424-038-0000. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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

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confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-06357. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-06357 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 007574 TJSC#: 36-14369 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.

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forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-421-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a duplex. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-11137. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE,

IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-11137 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 012152 TJSC#: 37-898 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.TILAYA BRADFORD-HOLLINS, BENJAMIN C. HOLLINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 012152 1006 CIRCLE AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 Plaintiff, -v.LEONARD S. DE FRANCO A/K/A LEONARD S. DEFRANCO, BEATRICE DE FRANCO A/K/A BEATRICE DEFRANCO, RIGHT RESIDENTIAL II FUND 2–LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COMMUNITY BANK WHEATON GLEN ELLYN, SMS FINANCIAL JDC, LP Defendants 10 CH 017620 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1339 N. LATHROP AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-212-003.

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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 14-10-14420.

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. 14-10-14420 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017620 TJSC#: 37-1152

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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.

I716463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JENNIFER KANWISCHER, THOMAS KANWISCHER, CHASE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. F/K/A CHASE HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 16 CH 12264 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1126 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 1617-323-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $268,984.41. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the

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residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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 16-080649. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th

Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs. com Attorney File No. 16-080649 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 12264 TJSC#: 371267 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.

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Thanks for the memories, Friars

Fenwick boys basketball produces its best season ever with teamwork and talent

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elcome to another edition of “Tate’s Take.” This week, I am recapping the scintillating season the Fenwick High School boys basketball enjoyed this winter.

Where do we begin with the Friars? Fenwick had a historic, memorable and thoroughly entertaining campaign with the following highlights: a 30-5 record (30 wins is the school record for most wins in a single season), third straight Chicago Catholic League championship, hip, sectional and d supersectional titles, and a trip to the he state finals where ere they finished as a state runner-up in n the Class 3A state playoffs yoffs (best result in school ool history). Fenwick also lso earned a state trophy y for the first time in program ram history.

Rick Malnati showed why he is one of the state’s best coaches. His team was well-prepared and always gave its all every game. As cliché as it sounds, the Friars truly play hard. They probably produce more sneakers squeaks than any team in the state.

Add equally effective measures of talent, teamwork and determination and you’ve got a winner. Let’s face it, Malnati makes good pizza and basketball teams The affable coach has quickly turned a very good program into a perennial powerhouse. And memo to all CCL teams and other opponents, Friar basketball should be strong for several years to come.

An excellent high school basketball program not only has great coaching, it also has top talent. Fenwick certainly had the players to win regularly and compete with any team in the state.

Jacob Keller, who will play football at Northern Iowa in the fall, did it all for the Friars at the point guard position.

Need a comparison? How about about UCLA guard Lonzo Ball. Both can score, pass, rebound and defend. Most of all, they are winners who make their teammates better.

Keller also seemed to not let the bitter football ending - the “Travesty at Triton” (18-17 loss in overtime against Plainfield North in 7A state semifinals) affect his play on the court in a negative way. If anything, he actually used the postseason debacle courtesy of the game officials fuel him to a strong basketball season. Keller is The Ultimate Competitor and will be missed. issed.

Keller shared hared d the spotlight with his close Jamal ose buddy bu u Nixon, a senior who nior forward fo supplied a strong inside presin ence. Keller K ol and Nixon ixon have h cho hS g i H played basketball ketbal together since second cond grade. g Sadly, that on-court associaassoc tion ended after the state finals loss to t Morgan Park. Nixon, who has the most wins in program history at Fenwick (102), will continue his career at Fenw Minnesota State.

DJ Steward was a revelation. Despite entering Fenwick as a highly touted freshman, the gifted 6-foot-1 guard wasn’t expecting much if any playing time at the varsity level. The football team’s extended run in the playoffs, however, gave him an opportunity and he capitalized in a big way. By the end of the season, I felt Steward was becoming a dominant player.

He capped off the season with a perfect shooting performance in the 3A title game against Morgan Park. Steward, from Oak Park, went 10-for-10 from the field (including 2 3-pointers), and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line for a game-high 26 points.

Unfortunately, Steward’s electric performance wasn’t enough. Keller and Nixon fouled out late in regulation and the short-handed Friars fell to Morgan Park 69-67 in overtime.

The Friars’ undoing could also be attributed to another freshman, Morgan Park’s Nimari Burnett who made a trio of incredibly clutch 3-pointers in overtime and finished with 24 points.

Looking ahead to next season, Steward headlines a strong cast of returnees including Billy Bruce, Mike O’Laughlin, AJ Nixon, Damari Nixon, and Sam Daniels.

Look for the Friars to have another strong season in 2017-2018.

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seconds. Fenwick junior Billy Bruce took a charge against Morgan Park. Steward committed a costly turnover, however, on the Friars’ final possession with 6.7 seconds left. Burnett launched a halfcourt shot that just missed being a game-winner as the buzzer sounded. from page 56 Fittingly, he was defended by Steward on the second time it wasn’t a great shot. I was hopeful Hail Mary. they would take a bad shot; it turned out to be a In overtime, the combination of Burnett’s hot dagger.” shooting from 3-point range and the loss of Keller Remember the date, March 18, 2017. A Steward- and Jamal Nixon (both fouled out) proved too Burnett rivalry may have been born. much to overcome for Fenwick.

While the Friars and Mustangs fought back and “We’re very disappointed because we had a forth most of the game, the former appeared on chance to win a state championship and we didn’t track to earn its first state championmake plays down the stretch,” Malship with an auspicious start in the nati said. “We’re not disappointed in fourth quarter. anything else. We’re not disappointed Leading 42-40, Fenwick went on a in our effort, not disappointed in our nine-point run to extend the lead to team. We had an opportunity and we 51-40 with 5:34 left in regulation. The let it slip through our hands.” key play of the run occurred when Fenwick junior forward AJ Nixon Fenwick senior point guard Jacob played well with 14 points (4-for-9 on Keller was emphatically blocked on a 3-pointers) and seven rebounds. Damlayup, got the ball back only to miss ari Nixon contributed eight points. a dunk, and finally scored on a third Jamal Nixon had five points and four attempt. rebounds, while Keller finished with JAMAL NIXON Symbolically, the play suggested eight points and five rebounds.

Fenwick G/F that the Friars wanted the win just a Although Morgan Park had a sigbit more. nificant height advantage, the Friars However, Morgan Park has champioutrebounded the Musonship mettle which they proved the tangs 35-31 and outremainder of the fourth quarter. scored d them 28-18 The Mustangs responded with a in thee paint. Fenrun of their own to whittle the deficit to 54-53 at wick struggled truggled with h turnovers the 1:19 mark. Cam Burrell made four free throws (23) and only 12 nd dished out o on the back end of the Morgan Park spurt to tight- assists against the Mustangs’ en the score considerably. pressure re defense.

After Keller fouled out with 43.8 seconds left in Supporting porting Burnett, Bur nett, Morthe game, Marcus Watson made his lone basket to gan Park ark guard Cam Irvin put Morgan Park ahead 55-54. had 12 points, four fou ur rebounds Fenwick junior AJ Nixon missed a 3-pointer but and three Burrell ree steals. Melo M teammate Mike O’Laughlin pulled down an offen- (9 points, nts, 10 rebounds) reb bounds) and sive rebound and was fouled. O’Laughlin split a Henry Lenell (5 points, 8 p pair of free throws to tie the game at 55-all. rebounds) nds) also contribcon ntribBoth teams had chances to win in the final 17 uted forr the victors victors. s.

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“We’re unselfish and we have a lot of character.”

The Mustangs ngs have been problematic in big games for Fenwick nwick lately. Aside from Saturday’s 3A title clash, Morgan Park rocked the Friars 8155 in the 2015 championship game of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament as well.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, Fenwick (30-5) turned in a historic istoric season with a school-record 30 wins, plus the John Malone tourney, Chicago Catholic League North Division, regional, onal, sectional and supersectionall championships.

“People grew ew into their roles,” Jamal Nixon said after the Friars’ ars’ supersectional win.. “We all got better over ver the year and we don’t care who scores, ores, who the starr is.

We play together ther and look out for each other and like to see each Jamal Nixon other succeed. cceed.

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Friars fall to Morgan Park in 3A final State runner-up finishes with 30 wins, CCL title

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

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enwick boys basketball coach Rick Malnati believes the Friars’ prized freshman DJ Steward passed “firstyear” status quite some time ago during the regular season.

Morgan Park coach Nick Irvin must feel the same way about the Mustangs’ Nimari Burnett.

On Saturday, the pair of precocious freshmen dominated the action during the Mustangs’ 69-67 overtime win against Fenwick in the Class 3A state final at the Peoria Civic Center.

Steward shot a perfect game, going 10-for-10 from the field (including a pair of 3-pointers) and 4-for-4 at the free throw line to finish with a game-high 26 points. He also had seven rebounds and four steals in one of the best performances by a freshman in state finals history.

But Burnett was arguably better.

He went 9-for-15 on field goal attempts and dashed the Friars’ state title hopes by sinking 6 of 10 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. Burnett was particularly clutch in overtime with a trio of 3-pointers as the Mustangs outscored Fenwick 14-12 to secure their third state championship in five years.

“We knew that No. 10 [Burnett] could shoot from distance,” Malnati said. “The first time we lost him; the

Fenwick freshman DJ Steward put on a show with a game-high 26 points, seven rebounds and four steals in a 69-67 overtime loss to Morgan Park in the Class 3A state final.

See FENWICK on page 55

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