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April 17, 2019 Vol. 39, No. 37 ONE DOLLAR @oakpark @wednesdayjournal

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

Celebrating Seniors Special pullout section

D97 removes ‘too white’ mural … then a swastika Julian principal urges residents against drawing conclusions By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

In an email sent to parents on April 18, Julian Principal Todd T. Fitzgerald shared the “deeply disturbing and disappointing news” that school officials discovered a swastika on the wall of the fourth-floor boys’ bathroom last Thursday. “Based on the initial information we have collected from students and staff, we believe this reprehensible act was carried out sometime between second and fourth period today,” Fitzgerald wrote in the email. “We have already begun our investigation into this situation, and will keep the school community updated on the status of our efforts,” he stated. “In the meantime, I want to thank the students who brought this serious issue to our attention, and our custodial staff, for working quickly to remove the image from the wall.” Fitzgerald said that he would address the school on Friday morning about the swastika See MURAL on page 13

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NEW BREW: Brewery co-owner Shawn Stevens inspects tanks in one of the cooler rooms at One Lake Brewing, which will open soon on Lake Street at the corner of Austin Boulevard in Oak Park.

One Lake brewpub nearly ready to open Oak Park entrepreneurs rehab old bank at Lake and Austin

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It’s been years in the making, but the new brewpub at the corner of Lake Street and Austin Boulevard — the name of the joint is One Lake — is almost ready to open. During a recent tour with co-owners Ja-

son Alfonsi and Shawn Stevens, construction teams were hard at work putting the final touches on the two-story (plus rooftop deck) brewpub that was originally built as a bank in 1920. The building has gone through several iterations – a funeral home, medical offices, a credit card processing office – since the

bank closed as the Great Depression hit in 1929. But none have attracted the kind of attention the brewpub is generating. Stevens said neighbors have been asking for months about when it will open. He and Alfonsi are still reluctant to give See BREWPUB on page 14

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R E P O R T

Westlake saga continues … Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has joined the village of Melrose Park in the fight to keep California-based Pipeline Health from closing Westlake Hospital. On Friday, Foxx’s office formally joined the temporary restraining order against Pipeline that Melrose Park had filed on April 8 and that a judge granted on April 9. As part of the restraining order, the California company was prohibited from taking steps to close the Melrose Park hospital until after April 30, when the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board is scheduled to make a decision on Pipeline’s request to close Westlake. On April 16, Pipeline was found in contempt for violating that April 9 temporary restraining order. As part of that contempt of court ruling, Pipeline had until 9 a.m. Thursday to reopen every Westlake department except for the bariatric unit. Pipeline was facing a $200,000 a day fine if they failed to restore those services. On Thursday morning, the Cook County Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 in favor of reversing the temporary restraining order, arguing that Melrose

Park had no standing to file it. Hours later, however, the Illinois Supreme Court weighed in, issuing a stay of the lower court’s ruling, meaning that the temporary restraining order will remain in place for now. In a statement released Friday, Dennis Culloton, a Pipeline spokesperson, said that the company welcomes the state’s attorney’s involvement before blaming state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th) for the hospital’s financial troubles. “The record will show that Pipeline Health has followed the rules, is acting in the interest of patient safety and cleaning up the financial mess created by Westlake Board Chairman and Illinois State Rep. Chris Welch,” Culloton said. In a statement released April 17, Welch said that Pipeline “knew of Westlake Hospital’s financial state when it was purchased, and they continued to promise our community that it would remain open for two years. Rather than honor their promise, they broke their word and chose to take access to health care away from a largely black and brown community.” Michael Romain

Comic book lovers rejoice!

Pow! Biff ! Bam! Comic Book Day is back on May 4, and One Stop Comics, 111 S. Ridgeland Ave., will be celebrating with free comics and “a wide array of comic books being published today” for

all ages. Owner Rick Manzella said in a press release that Comic Book Day has been a “smashing success” — no pun intended, we’re sure — for “spreading the word

Book Ends

Photo provided by Daniel Cochrane

All’s well that week-ends well. Daniel Cochrane (clearly an optimist) took these shots of Ascension Church in Oak Park on Palm Sunday (not so spring-like) and Easter Sunday (resurrection!), as if he knew the outcome in advance. What a difference a Holy Week makes. that comics are terrific reading.” He noted that in addition to Comic Book Day, May is going to be a big month for comic books because of the release of the movie Avengers Endgame. Manzella said he will give away more than 5,000 comics at his store on Comic

Book Day. The shop also will feature professional and amateur artists, as well as Josh Blaylock, founder and CEO of Devil’s Due Publishing. The day begins at 10 a.m. and runs till 7 p.m.

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Police claim State’s Attorney’s Office charges inconsistently By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Five hours after a man was released for stealing about $100 worth of merchandise from a store in River Forest, he approached a woman in Chicago, implied he had a gun and robbed her of her belongings. River Forest Police Chief James O’Shea slammed the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for denying felony charges and releasing the serial shoplifter, saying “their agenda put an African-American woman at risk.” A River Forest “law enforcement sensitive” bulletin related to the incident was leaked to CBS Chicago on April 16. “They create their own laws at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, using their own discretion, with some people questioning if they’re actually legislating at the county level,” O’Shea told Wednesday Journal.

“The charging guidelines, the guide they used, is inconsistent with what is in state law. It’s putting agencies [in a position where they’re] not able to help victims; they aren’t able to protect.” On April 8 about 1:14 p.m., a man was arrested for stealing about $100 worth of shampoo and conditioner from Walgreens, 7521 Lake St., according to the River Forest bulletin. Because the man had a “numerous and extensive” criminal history — including at least 13 felony convictions, with his most recent burglary landing him 13 years in the state Department of Corrections in 2006 — River Forest police contacted the Cook County State’s Attorney’s felony review unit, according to the bulletin. “If you have 10 previous convictions, anything that’s a misdemeanor is eligible for a felony upgrade under state law,” O’Shea said, adding that the man did not have a

criminal history in River Forest “to my knowledge.” The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office denied felony charges, despite “officers expressing concern over his proven habitual criminal behavior,” according to the River Forest bulletin. The man received a misdemeanor retail theft charge. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to interview requests. “They don’t want to increase the felony loads in the criminal court room. They claim they consider retail theft a nonviolent crime in itself,” O’Shea said. “They didn’t feel they wanted to approve it based on their agenda.” The man was released on bond about 4:34 p.m. that day. After he was released, the man attacked and robbed a 24-year-old woman near a CTA Green Line stop in Bronzeville, O’Shea said. The River Forest bulletin said

he committed an aggravated battery in Chicago about 10:11 p.m. the same day. Chicago detectives are investigating the man for at least four other violent robberies on the CTA, according to the bulletin. The Chicago Police Department did not immediately respond to interview requests. “Not only are minorities, African Americans, especially overrepresented in the justice system, but so are, in those same statistics, minorities as victims and witnesses overrepresented,” O’Shea said. “Here’s a case, because something fell through the cracks, another minority victim didn’t need to be victimized five hours later.” He added: “If they have a lobbyist, whoever represents the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office down in Springfield, they need to work with our elected officials down in Springfield to bring some consistency.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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Free Readers Ensemble: “Clybourne Park” Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m., Nineteenth Century Club: Hear a play reading that takes place in two acts set 50 years apart in one house, first located in a white community facing the sale of the home to a black family, then, in the present day, in a predominantly African-American neighborhood as it faces gentrification. 178 Forest, Oak Park.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]”

Forest Bathing Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m., Thatcher Woods: Join Roberta Jannsen for a forest therapy walk to reduce stress and reap other health benefits. Register: 708-3666530. Chicago Ave. west of Thatcher, River Forest.

Duo Novo Nuevo Sunday, April 28, 10:30 a.m., Open Door Theater: See Julie Koidin, flute, and Marcus Dunleavy, guitar, perform a wide range of music from Brazil and Argentina. Brought by Church of Beethoven. $10; $5, students. Tickets/more: brownpapertickets.com/ event/4206672. 902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park.

Morning Bird Walks Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m., Trailside Museum: Take a guided walk to spot birds and observe their behavior. All welcome. Binoculars available. Free. Also, Friday, May 10. Questions: 708-366-6530, trailside. museum@cookcountyil.gov. 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest.

Chicago Parent Spring Playdate Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Athletico Center: Bring the family for sports thrills, character visits, train rides, obstacle courses, entertainment, a shopping marketplace and more. By April 27: $8, ages 4-14; $4, ages 2-3; $2.50, under 2; free, parents. On April 28: $10/$6/$3. Tickets/info: chicagoparent.com/playdate. 1900 Old Willow Rd., Northbrook.

“Antigone in Munich” Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium, Percy Julian Middle School: See CAST students perform the story of Sophie Scholl, a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany, which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. $10; $5, students/seniors. Tickets: bit.ly/casthomefront. 416 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park.

Swing Dance Friday, April 26, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Nineteenth Century Club: Swing to the music of the award-winning Oak Park and River Forest High School Jazz Ensemble at this all-ages, family-friendly event to raise funds for scholarships. Tickets at the door. $10; $5, students 18 and younger. 178 Forest, Oak Park.

April 24 - May 1

BIG WEEK Earth Week Events

Des Plaines River Cleanup in Thatcher Woods Saturday, April 27, 8 to 10 a.m., Trailside Museum: Make a difference by removing trash from the waterway. Supplies provided. In partnership with River Forest Park District. Register: 708-366-6530. 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest.

Solarbration Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m., Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex: Learn about the partnership between the Park District of Oak Park and Realgy Energy Services, who will discuss the benefits of solar power and more. They recently installed additional solar panels at the site, a LEED Gold certified building. 415 Lake St.

Cradles to Crayons Clothing and Toy Drive Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Park Public Works Center: The average American throws out 82 pounds of textiles yearly. Protect the environment and help a child with gently-used clothing, shoes/boots, toys/books. Donations from 12 drop-off locations will be distributed to children living in low-income situations across Chicagoland. Most needed — clothing (newborn to adult medium), sneakers (newborn to adult size 10), rain jackets and boots (newborn to adult medium/size 10), toys (especially ages 0 to 12 months and 10 to 12 years), books (especially ages 0 to 2 years and 11 to 12 years). 201 South Blvd.

One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers’ Award-Winning Shorts Saturday, April 27, 2 to 4 p.m., River Forest Library: See 10 films created by students in third grade through college on topics including food and plastic waste, fast fashion, habitat degradation, the water crisis and insecticides. Free. More/ register: eventbrite.com/e/young-filmmakers-screenings-april-27-river-forest-public-librarytickets-59421482253. 735 Lathrop Ave.

Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Lund Auditorium, Dominican University: Experience “an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays,” featuring three men in tights weaving their way through all 37 of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies. $35 and up. Tickets/more: events.dom.edu/complete-workswilliam-shakespeare-abridged-revised. 7900 W. Division, River Forest.

Folk Music Concert Thursday, April 25, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Hear Door County singer/songwriter Katie Dahl perform her original songs in her alto voice along with her easy humor. Free. More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day Sunday, April 28, 1 to 4 p.m., River Forest Library: Visit the adoptable, furry friends from Magnificent Mutts and give a shelter animal a forever home. 735 Lathrop Ave.

Author Talks Saturday, April 27, 2 to 4 p.m., Small Meeting Room, Main Library: Kathleen Frantz will talk about Heart to Hands: Making Your Community Stronger, created to start a movement of goodness where even the smallest kind action can grow into something bigger. 834 Lake, Oak Park. Saturday, April 27, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Meet author Yolanda Perry and hear about her experience with breast cancer, the healing process and her desire to inspire others to have a positive attitude despite life’s difficult situations. She wrote Save the Girls: Cancer Became a Victim of My Praise. 834 Lake, Oak Park.

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ART BEAT

Touring literary Oak Park By MICHELLE DYBAL

Contributing Reporter

hat started as a project for the Chicago Writers Association (CWA) has blossomed into an entity of its own, with public events and ongoing ceremonies honoring significant Chicago authors. It’s the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame (CLHOF), brainchild of author Donald G. Evans, founding executive director. While living in London with his wife, Margaret Flynn, a move they made for her job, the couple toured Europe, cities such as Photo provided by Don Evans/Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Stockholm, Bruges, Cologne and Warsaw. HIGHLIGHTER: Oak Park author and Evans planned an author’s itinerary — litChicago Literary Hall of Fame Founding erary museums and shrines, writers’ homes Executive Director Donald G. Evans. and bookstores. “In particular, in London, Paris and Dublin, there was a great amount of respect and Brooks Park, in the Kenwood neighborhood. The CLHOF holds youth poetry workshops care put into the celebration of their literathere in partnership with Little Black Pearl. ture,” he said. Upcoming sessions for teens are led by NaAfter living abroad for three years, and tional Youth Poet Laureate Patricia Frazier. having a baby, the family returned and set“It goes from brainstorming and writing tled in Oak Park. and revising to the finished project you can As a board member of CWA, Evans was hold in your hands and read,” Evans said. challenged to come up with a project. “It’s a form of encouragement and accom“There was very little being done, I plishment.” thought, to commemorate historical writChicago’s Black Literary Renaissance ers,” Evans said. “We have great literary Bus Tour covers Brooks along with Richculture in some ways, and we do a lot to enard Wright, Willard Motley, Margaret Walkcourage, celebrate and promote our literaer and Lorraine Hansberry as it travels ture, but the remnants of a lot through their neighborhoods. of our writers are gone.” It also covers the Chicago The Chicago Black In 2008 he began CLHOF Defender and the South Side Literary Renaissance for those who were forgotten Community Art Center. Bus Tour is Saturday, or not recognized. By 2010 six There are literary walking May 4, 10 a.m. to 12:30 writers were recognized at a tours of the Gold Coast and p.m. Meet across from ceremony and a website was Downtown Chicago. In Oak Brooks Park, 4600-08 launched that displays the rePark, the walk covers Ernest S. Greenwood Ave., sults along with information Hemingway, Edgar Rice BurChicago. $40. The Oak about each writer. The list roughs, Vincent Starrett, Park Literary Walknow includes nearly 50. A recElizabeth Berg, Alex Koting Tour is Sunday, ognition for lifetime achievelowitz, Chris Ware and Jane May 5, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. ment, the Fuller Award, was Hamilton. Meet at Edgar Rice added in 2012 and includes A newer offering is Great Burroughs House #2, another six Chicago writers. Chicago Books Club evenings, 700 N. Linden Ave. $20. Sara Paretsky, author of the where limited tickets are sold These and other events: V.I. Warshawski mysteries for the opportunity to have chicagoliteraryhof.org/ will be the next Fuller Award cocktails and dine with an events_and_news. recipient on May 9 at the Newauthor in a private home and berry Library in Chicago. have a book discussion over dessert. Events When Evans’ idea had grown beyond the include Jane Hamilton discussing Disobediprogram phase of CWA, it became its own ence in Oak Park and Audrey Niffenegger organization. In 2014 a board where “every- and Nate Marshall in Chicago homes. one is a writer” was created. They also help Evans said there is no “rock jam” for with such events as induction ceremonies writers, but CLHOF strives to emulate that for the nonprofit organization. Bringing liv- through the way they bring authors and ing authors into the mix and creating events those who love them together. was born. “Our reading is such an integral part of For the Gwendolyn Brooks Centennial, how we process the world,” he said, “how we board member and Oak Park artist Margot identify our own ambitions and how we see McMahon contributed the idea of creating behavior, good and bad. … All that is tied up a sculpture of the poet in Chicago. McMa- in what we read. Literature is that imporhon’s sculpture and porch for writing, post- tant, but we don’t get a chance to articulate ing, and reading poetry is now in place at it often enough.”

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10 meters of diving terror (and only the first level!)

ow comes news that the Park District of Oak Park is going to pay $38,000 to demolish the fiendish diving tower at Rehm Pool which was my nemesis during some very formative years. Constructed in the mid1960s, when the world was young, the Rehm Park pool was built both to take some pressure off the always crowded pool at Ridgeland Common and to offer up a legitimate name to the patch of green weeds behind the fire house at East and Garfield. Previously, at least at our house, it had been known as South Park — no, not that South Park — and was a pretty good place for a pick-up game of baseball. The parks are working fast to get the diving tower down before swim season. They claim it is because the “steps are rusting from the inside” which sounds just the way this old, confidence-thieving behemoth would want to go out — secretly rusting. One of my swimming colleagues — as in a colleague who swims, not a colleague I swim confidently alongside of, trading small insider swimming jokes because, honestly, I can barely tread water. Anyhow, that guy who works here and swims, said I needed to insert into our news story that this was a 10-meter diving contraption. Like that was a big deal, like I had to be reminded of just how tall it was, however big a meter is. What I know to be true is that when I was 9, it was really tall. And I really wanted to climb those not-rusted stairs, not to level one, not to level two, but to level three, the whole damned 10 meters. And then I wanted to dive, as in fly effortlessly and untethered through the air, and cut the water with my imperfect 9-year-old body. That, of course, never happened. I did one time make it up to level one,

which, if my math is right, was a full 3.3 meters above the blue chlorine. That’s several meters. More than a couple. And to avoid the shame of passing people I might have known by making my way down those stairs, I did actually depart the safety of that really way too high first perch and sort of cannonballed, like I was planning it all along, into the deep. Time did stand still as I descended further into that diving pool; as Donald Trump would later note of the Great Lakes, it was really wet and quite deep. What had been the giddy sounds of children playing, what had been air that I could actually take into my lungs to sustain my life, was replaced by some sort of slow motion blur of retreating sound, a slight headache and massive fear that the park district had built a 100-foot deep diving pool. I did finally surface, dead center in the pool, thinking desolately that it would be good if I knew how to swim to the shore, or the lip, or whatever one calls the containing wall of a public pool. Yet here I am all these decades later. I survived without lifeguard involvement, though I might recall my brother John’s voice calling, “This way, Dan. Swim this way.” No, he couldn’t swim either. After that I retreated to the always squished main pool where you could not drown because you could not move. I was back in my element. With my non-swimming, no air conditioning at home fellow Catholic and public school friends and acquaintances. No, I won’t be sad to see the wrecking ball come — or maybe I could help dynamite it. Either way somewhere tonight in south Oak Park there is a youngster who will survive this summer, self-esteem intact, once the 10-meter tower tumbles.

DAN HALEY

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Dilemmas of a Jewish Journalist Covering Israeli Apartheid Sunday, April 28, 2:00 pm Oak Park Public Library Veterans Room 834 Lake St. Oak Park

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Park district to demolish Rehm Park diving tower By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

For over 50 years, the diving tower has been a fixture at Rehm Pool, 515 Garfield St. But time and use have taken a toll. As the summer season approaches, the Park District of Oak Park’s board has agreed to demolish the 10-meter tower. While the final vote will take place during a May 2 meeting, during an April 18 meeting, the board unanimously agreed to give staff the go-ahead to begin demolition planning, so that the tower can be removed as quickly as possible once a contractor is approved. Jan Arnold, park district executive director, said during a recent inspection it was discovered that the tower stairs were rusting from within. With the tower nearing the end of its useful life, the board agreed that demolishing it would be prudent. But they left the door open for building another “diving structure” further down the line. Arnold said the tower was built in 1966. As decades wore on, the tower has experienced some inevitable wear and tear, but it didn’t become a major concern until this decade. In 2015, Arnold said the board considered taking down the diving tower, but decided it still had useful life left. But as the park district prepared for the

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HEIGHT FRIGHT: Rehm Pool’s high-diving platform will no longer serve as a rite of passage for young daredevils. 2019 pool season, staff uncovered a pressing problem -- the tower stairs are “rusting from inside out.” Arnold said even before the problem was

discovered, safety concerns meant that only the tower’s five-meter platform could be used. She also noted that, when the tower is used, all the other activities in the diving

pool have to be stopped. Arnold said that repairing the stairs would cost approximately $40,000, and the ongoing maintenance needs would add to the cost. By contrast, the demolition will cost $38,500. While Commissioner Paul Aeschleman suggested, tongue-in-cheek, that the park district do a last dive celebration before taking it down, Arnold emphasized that having the tower up once the pool is open simply wasn’t an option – the safety risks were too great. On a more serious note, Aeschleman suggested that the park district evaluate some alternatives as part of the regular capital projects planning process – something that the remaining commissioners said they would support. In the end, he and other commissioners agreed that, while the diving tower served the community well over the decades, demolition would be prudent. Given the urgency of the issue, the park district already went out to bid on demolition, and it’s working with the village to get the demolition permit as soon as possible. The board will formally approve the bids during its May 2 meeting, and the demolition is expected to happen the following day.

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‘Not good white people vs. bad white people’ Race Conscious Dialogues help white people unpack their biases

awareness of identity, power and privilege, and then develop tools for antiContributing Reporter racism work. Each RCD is set up as a series conlmost two years ago, Dot sisting of four sessions, each lasting Lambshead Roche, an Oak three hours, held in space donated Parker, decided to start talk- by Academia in Oak Park. Each sesing about racism among her sion is preceded with light readings to white peers in the community. The for- be done at home and is facilitated in mer high school social studies teacher, partnership with the Nova Collective. now home with her kids, was among a The series is framed around unpacking multi-racial group of residents wonder- and understanding Whiteness, what ing how to approach the topic. “We Roche and Hovde call: “our own racial landed on the idea of small cohorts as identities, the historical and current a way to deepen our understanding.” harm being caused by whiteness and Roche says the groups were inten- guided discovery of what we can do tionally kept small and intentionally to disrupt racism and dismantle white limited to white people. “Participants supremacy.” are more likely to be honest with themHovde says while the framework selves when truths can be shared and of each series is the same, there is an people of color should not be put in evolution to the program. “The curharm’s way as we riculum is definitely do the work.” i informed by some At first, the o our work outside of groups were pri“As a community, o RCD and our of marily dialogues t thought partners, we have to say, between Roche b as it evolves, it but and community is also responding there’s no amount members, but she t what’s going on to of racial inequity quickly realized h here in Oak Park that the group a in communities and that is acceptable.” needed a facilitaa around Oak Park.” — Brynne Hovde tor. She turned She points to to friend Brynne c changing terms as Hovde, who a bellwether of a three years ago changing commuwas among the founding members of nity focus. “We were talking about diNOVA Collective, a woman and black- versity and inclusion. Now we’re talking owned business that offers programs, about equity and justice.” products and consulting services that Roche says that while sessions might build a more diverse, equitable, and address pressing issues playing out inclusive workforce. locally, they intentionally keep the foHovde says with NOVA, the desire cus local and not national. “We’re not was to, “change how organizations talking about Charlottesville. We keep think, specifically around the tenets turning the lens on ourselves, talking of white supremacy.” She and Roche about the racism that’s happening in formed Race Conscious Dialogues progressive, liberal communities like (RCD) as a volunteer and grassroots ours.” community effort to challenge those Roche also sees value in these contenets at home. versations among parents raising kids For them RCD is aimed at white in the village. “When we as adults people who want to deepen their engage in this personal work, we are By LACEY SIKORA

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REAL TALK: Dot Lambshead Roche and Brynne Hovde lead Race Conscious Dialogues. able to talk more easily with our children about race, and learn and grow together.” For Hovde, RCD brings home the really important question: “How am I, as a white person, perpetuating racism? “We need to realize there’s harm to undo in every white person. In our society, calling something racist is like the worst thing in the world.” Roche chimes in, “I think that the important thing people glean from participating [in RCD] is separating things out. You can be a good neighbor and a good friend and still perpetuate racism. It’s not bad white people vs. good white people.” Both women stress that the RCD sessions are merely a jumping off point in a long journey. They point to Oak Park’s 37 equity efforts currently underway and says there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. Hovde says, “If people can leave these sessions and start to

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Find out more about Race Conscious Dialogues or register for an upcoming session by visiting raceconsciousdialogues.org or email RaceConsciousDialogues@ gmail.com support and amplify the voices for equity already out there, that can lead to change.” Most of their participants tend to be women, but men also attend, and the age of the average RDC participant varies. While many participants are parents of kids currently in Oak Park schools, Hovde says that an older generation, who intentionally moved to the community decades ago because of racial inclusion, is also interested. “All ages are interested in this. This space is conducive to wherever we are

on the journey.” As they tackle issues such as white privilege, gifted and talented programs in schools, policing, safety and feminism, RCD can be eye opening. Roche says, “Seeing whiteness for what it is is something that people are doing for the first time here.” She sees a real need for white people to join in. “With this work, neutrality perpetuates the status quo. This requires plugging in, not checking out.” Hovde says it is about making time to make a change. “I’m a working mom in Oak Park, and I know how real it is to be so busy. Every time you make space for this, you see what you can do. Don’t be too busy to do this important work. It is an act of self-care. I call on white women to take part in this crucial mission.” “As a community, we have to say, ‘there’s no amount of racial inequity that is acceptable.”

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WONDER: Volunteers (above) work on finishing up the aquatic mural on Aug. 2, 2018, at Wonder Works on North Avenue in Oak Park. (Right) From left, Zaria Gilmore, 21, Jenn Eisner, 18, and Julia Cuneen, 19, all of Oak Park, finish up a new mural on Aug. 2, 2017 at the corner of Lake Street and Central in Chicago. (Top right) Judah Morgan, 18, of Bolingbrook, cleans off tile for a new mural. (Photos by ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer)

Arts continued from page 17 any instrument, sign a contract and get a PING! mentor. A lot of kids who participate happen to be children of color whose parents don’t have the means to purchase or rent instruments. We are able to level the playing field. PING! also works to provide scholarships to music camps such as Blue Lake and Interlochen, and Wilson White notes that many former PING! recipi-

ents go on to be PING! mentors. She’s also proud of OPACC’s Off the Wall program, which provides summer arts employment to youth aged 16 to 24. They create murals in Oak Park and the surrounding communities, are paid and are mentored by professional artists. Off the Wall has expanded programming into Austin, and youth from Oak Park are working side-by-side with youth from Austin. “We always talk about what bridges can we build between the two communities? The arts

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STORY TELLING: Children performing during the Echo Theater Collective’s production of “Free To Be You and Me.”

“If we tell the stories through art, maybe people will wake up.” — Maui Jones Artistic Director of Oak Park’s Echo Theater Collective

build that bridge,” says Wilson White. Jones knows firsthand that access to the arts is key. As a child growing up in California and the Oak Park area with a mother who struggled with addiction, he was always interested in arts and theater but did not have the means to pursue artistic endeavors. Later in life, he acted in a small production of “Guys and Dolls,” which he said reignited his passion for theater and led him to question who was telling the stories. “I came up with three tenets for what I want to do: education, information and empowerment. With the first, you need to use authentic voices. If you’re talking about race in America, whoever’s telling the story has to understand it. Information means it has to be responsible storytelling. How do we approach the material and cast-

ing so it’s not exploitive? Third, we are continuing the story. If people are inspired by what they see on stage, we can plug them into local, grassroots organizations.” To that end, Jones has a dream of creating a cultural center in Oak Park that would serve children in need and provide a different perspective to the community, “If we have the space, my hope is that it can become an engine for social change. Giving people tools to see the world through a multitude of lenses rather than shutting down on certain situations is the answer.”

While acknowledging that we might be relatively comfortable in Oak Park, he points out that our neighbors are hurting and there are those in the community who also feel marginalized. “If we believe that there is a clear and present danger; if we believe all of these things are dire, why aren’t we sacrificing anything or investing our money in things that will move the needle? Everyday that we don’t do something, another black kid gets shot or another immigrant gets detained. If we tell the stories through art, maybe people will wake up.”

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School supt.’s get frank about race and education By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

n April 11, Success of All Youth collaborated with Wednesday Journal and the Good Heart Work Smart Foundation to convene a first-of-itskind videotaped conversation with the superintendents of the three public school districts in Oak Park and River Forest. The talk focused on race and equity, but those subjects were portals to much deeper, sometimes personal, reflections on the human experience. Below are excerpts from just a few minutes of that more than hour-long conversation, which you can find at: www.oakpark.com The superintendents’ on-camera comments have been edited and slightly modified for print. Wednesday Journal: Each superintendent shared personal experiences that helped inform their current racial equity work. District 90 River Forest elementary school Supt. Edward J. Condon: My first experience with racial equity was as a principal in a school district not far from here. It was highly diverse and, admittedly, a very affluent school district with not much income inequality. More importantly, though, students, regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds, were showing high performance across the board. That was my first experience seeing that this does not have to be. There was no significant [academic performance] gap. That’s the aspiration we’re striving toward.

schools can totally change the trajectory of a student’s life. So while neither one of my parents graduated from high school … I was afforded that opportunity. District 200 Oak Park and River Forest High I feel like Joylynn and I can be sisters, because School Supt. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams: College so- we had the same home experience (of living with lidified why I got into education in the first place parents who had high expectations for them). — and that was to remove barriers for black and When I was in high school, I wasn’t allowed to brown children. I wanted to remove the percep- take home economics or things of that nature, tion that because of the but I was also blessed to color of my skin, I can’t rise have teachers in elemenh to the same level. tary school who helped t I once had a professor my m mother. WATCH THE VIDEO in my master’s degree proPhiladelphia did a deSee the the full conversation gram ask me why I wanted segregation order when I s a doctorate. That professor was w in elementary school. at www.oakpark.com would say things like, ‘You Now, Brown v. Board of N have a master’s, isn’t that Education was in 1945, E good enough?’ or ‘How did so s even 25 years later, you learn that?’ I once had schools were still very sega counselor tell me I should have been a file clerk regated by where you live. I had teachers who instead of a teacher. It was my mom telling me would take us to various sites in Philadelphia that that, as a black female, I had to work harder than we would never get to outside of our neighboreveryone else. hood. I had teachers who did not look like me One of the things that drew me to Oak Park was who helped my mom and really advocated on my that race was a key factor in every single meeting behalf. I think all students should have that. Unthat I was in. It was about removing those barriers. fortunately, that’s not the norm yet, but I definitely feel that it’s possible. District 97 Oak Park elementary school Supt. Wednesday Journal: Some people see the Carol Kelley: I’m a product of public schools. I grew up in the inner city of Philadelphia. Public measures that the districts have taken to deal with

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DIALOGUE: Superintendents Carol Kelley and Ed Condon join the Journal’s Michael Romain and Supt. Joylynn PruittAdams (left) to talk about equity.

racial inequity and institutional racism and dismiss them as wrongheaded or as attempts to arouse ‘white guilt.’ How do you respond to those people and their concerns? Supt: Pruitt-Adams: I don’t know if we’ll ever persuade them. There are some people who are so set in their ways that, for them, everything we do must be wrong. For me, it’s about transparency and having them sit at the table. Every single committee we have, there’s community and student voice at the table. Supt. Edward J. Condon: It is challenging to have conversations in America, certainly in this day and age, around race and ethnicity. It’s chal-

lenging, of course, in different ways for different people based on their experiences and how they’re walking through this world. But there’s a lot of research that indicates that two concepts in particular are really powerful and need to be acknowledged: stereotype threat and implicit bias. This is heavy stuff probably for all of us, in different ways, and it should be. But I’d encourage people to take solace in the idea that implicit bias exists in all of us. While it’s not something we should embrace, we should at least have an awareness that we all carry with us these biases and that should be, in some ways, liberating. Supt. Carol Kelley: I believe that when a lot of people sometimes hear terms like institutional racism or systemic racism, they take it personally. But it’s really not about the people, it’s about the system that has historically helped to produce the inequitable results we see. This applies to the adults and the students. It’s not about fixing the students (I believe that all students can learn) — it’s about fixing the system. As system leaders, we have to really critically examine the systems we lead.

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South Oak Park the new Bucktown? Local developer says yes By LACEY SIKORA

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hile South Oak Park has seen a relative building boom for several years, local developer Mark Meagher of Maher Development thinks the south side of the village is ready to command seven figure prices and bring in families who might love an ur-

ban neighborhood. He tears down smaller homes and constructs newer, larger homes that appeal to young families. With exteriors inspired by the work of Oak Park historic home stalwarts E. E. Roberts and the Gunderson brothers and with interior features like mudrooms and open floor plans, Meagher says his houses and the vibrant neighborhood appeal to a generation of buyers who are savvy about

what they want and where they want it. Meagher, who developed properties in the city before moving his business and family to Oak Park, says that South Oak Park bears a lot of resemblance to the hot Chicago neighborhoods of Logan Square and Bucktown, with one critical difference: price point. For instance, Meagher’s latest project, 1114 S. Scoville Ave., is currently on the market for $1 million. He says that at 4,500 square feet

and with four finished floors of living space, it’s a lot of space for the money. “This is a real bargain. In Logan Square, the house would easily be $1.3 million.” Real estate broker, Danny Glick of @properties, who recently sold a Maher Development house at 1112 S. Clinton Ave. for $980,000 and has seen a lot of interest in the Scoville See BUCKTOWN on page 25

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South Oak Park cachet Meagher says South Oak Park has seen business development that draws in young families who might like the walkable neighborhoods of the city. “Harrison Street has blown up and now resembles an established area in Chicago, like Bucktown. There are so many businesses on Harrison, Roosevelt Road and South Oak Park Avenue that buyers can enjoy,” he says pointing to Kinslahger Brewing Company, Bodhi Thai, Culvers, Wire, Hole in the Wall, District Kitchen and Tap, and Avenue Ale House. Glick also sees the renaissance of Roosevelt Road as a boon to buyers. Alcuin Montessori is constructing a new middle school on the street, and he says, “There’s a bunch of things happening here that have huge appeal.” As a resident himself, Meagher knows the neighborhood benefits from great parks and schools and an easy commute on the Blue Line and I-290. Tax relief is also a part of the equation. He says, “You might not get a sprawling lot with stately homes all around you, but you won’t get the taxes to go with that either. South Oak Park offers some tax relief to buyers.” Anecdotally, he sees taxes on a $900,000 sale in South Oak Park capping out at roughly $12,000 a year, a stark contrast to taxes on the north side of the village.

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TOP FLOOR in well maintained building that is close to everything. Enjoy the sunset from the large patio. Ready for you to make it your loving home with extra large rooms, eat-in kitchen, inviting entryway. Laundry on 1st floor. Garage with automatic opener. Parking space........$220,000

OAK PARK 142 S SCOVILLE • OPEN SUNDAY 1112:30

CENTER OF TOWN VICTORIAN with high ceilings, four spacious levels of living in beautiful Oak Park. This 5 BR, 3-12 BA home offers a formal entry, wood burning FP, sun room, family room, eat-in kitchen. Great flow, tons of natural light & storage throughout this beauty! ..........$605,000

707 N MARION • OPEN SUNDAY 13

WELL MAINTAINED 1894 FARMHOUSE that is ready to move in to. 4 BRs, 2 full BAs. First floor features a LR/DR combo, kitchen with Island and a full bath. Basement is semi finished with laundry rm, TV area. Hardwood floors. Cen Air. New back porch. Great street in NW OP ...$469,000

ORIGINAL CHARM AND CHARACTER can be found in this stucco side center entrance Colonial. Oak and maple flooring, central air, built in bookcases, art glass windows, brick fireplace with gas starter, sunroom, eat in kitchen, finished basement, deck and 2 car garage................................................................ $399,000 HANDSOME PRAIRIE INFLUENCED HOME, evident in gorgeous original wood and beautiful art glass windows throughout. French doors, built- ins. Charming coach house.................................................................................$899,000 TRADITIONAL BRICK HOME with WB fireplace, high ceilings, crown molding, architectural details, leaded glass windows, hardwood throughout French doors. A must see! ........................................................................................ $749,500 MOVE FAST! Lovely 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA Tudor home with original woodwork, windows with built –in screens, wood burning stone fireplace, built-in shelving. Meticulously maintained! ...........................................................................$669,000 MOVEIN READY! Enjoy the well thought out design of this 5 BR, 4 BA home! Open floor plan, kitchen/fam room combo, finished bsmt. ...................$584,900 WONDERFUL GUNDERSON HOME on a wide lot. 5 BR, 2-1/2 BA home features a spacious foyer, mudroom and a 3 season porch on the 2nd FL. Finished bsmt................................................................................................................$577,888 UPDATED VICTORIAN home with an open front porch, renovated kitchen, art glass windows, wood floors, 3rd FL fam rm. Truly a move in ready and wellmaintained home. ........................................................................................$565,000 CLASSIC QUEEN ANNE HOME with 3 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths includes sun room, family room, updated kitchen, great closet space, fin rec room, custom deck. ...............................................................................................................$519,000

FOREST PARK HOMES RARE BRICK FOUR SQUARE HOME includes 4 BRs, 2 full, 2 half BAs, hardwood floors, remodeled kit w/attd fam rm, storage space in garage, deck with private fenced yard. .............................................................................$409,000 A GREAT HOME for your finishing touches to make it your own! Sunny LR with bay window. Separate dining area with attached family room leading out to deck............................................................................................................$225,000

438 LENOX • OPEN SUNDAY 122

CLASSIC NORTH OP HOME with impeccable curb appeal. Three BR, one and a half BA includes a wood burning fireplace, stained glass, family room, eat in kitchen, ample closet space, expansive deck overlooking a beautiful yard. Discover the best of Oak Park! ................................$449,000

FOREST PARK 106 ROCKFORD • OPEN SUNDAY 13

AWARD WINNING RENOVATION of this impressive 4 bedroom, 3 full bath luxury home! Large open floor plan, designer kitchen, mud room with built-ins, huge pantry, finished basement rec room, loads of storage and three separate porches. Architect designed landscaping. ..$609,000

ELMWOOD PARK 2523 EASTBROOK • OPEN SUNDAY 13

NOT YOUR TYPICAL RAISED RANCH! This is a move in ready brick and stone house. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, LL open floor plan w/rec room, laundry, wet bar area, gas fireplace that opens to patio & back yard. Heated 2 car attached garage plus pad parking. ..........$329,900

ELMWOOD PARK HOMES RECENTLY UPDATED COLONIAL located in EP’s RF Manor. Huge 2-story addition which includes a family room and 2-room master suite. Lots of windows and natural light .................................................................................$485,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Spacious open floor plan. ..........................$229,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Soundproof floor throughout....................$155,000 RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. Newly updated............................................ $114,500 OAK PARK Two Flat...................................................................................$500,000 FOREST PARK 1BR, 1BA. Balcony.............................................................$92,500

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1202 William Street, River Forest This spectacular four bedroom, four full and two half bath French Provincial is in the heart of beautiful central River Forest. This home is luxury perfection from room to room. • Every bedroom with its own luxurious bath • New custom kitchen • Fantastic entertaining space indoors and out • Close to parks, schools, athletic fields and more $1,199,000 OPEN HOUSE | Sunday, April 28th | 11am–1pm

Steve Scheuring Realtor and Local Expert, Oak Park & River Forest steve.scheuring@compass.com 708.369.8043 Steve Scheuring is a Real Estate broker affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed Real Estate broker with a principal office in Chicago, IL and abides by all applicable Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only, is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, and changes without notice. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of Real Estate brokerage.

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1535 S. Harlem Ave. UNIT 2S, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$95,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:15 324 N. Marion St. UNIT G, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 210 N. Oak Park Ave. UNIT 1GG, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 410 Ashland Ave. UNIT 5E, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 410 Ashland Ave. UNIT 5D, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classic Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 430 Wisconsin Ave. UNIT 3S, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1 304 N. Grove Ave. UNIT 2B, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $335,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 156 N. Oak Park Ave. UNIT 1H, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $430,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 101 N. Euclid Ave. UNIT 12, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $639,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4

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202 N. Kenilworth Ave. UNIT 2, Oak Park. . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . . $215,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1338 Evers Ave, Westchester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1425 Harlem Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $275,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 1228 N. Maple Ave, La Grange Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $280,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2523 Eastbrook Ave, Elmwood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $329,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 730 Augusta St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 944 N. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 808 N. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1230 N. Euclid Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $429,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1004 N. Harvey Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $439,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 914 Belleforte Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $448,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 438 Lenox St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 843 N. Taylor Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $465,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 707 N. Marion St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $469,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1021 N. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $469,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1928 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 612 Thomas Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 10 Park Ave. UNIT 10, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $524,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 733 Clinton Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 1213 Edmer Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 539 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $539,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1224 Linden Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $539,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1214 Hayes Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $545,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 947 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $554,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30-1:30 1207 N. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $564,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 945 N. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 405 Herrick Rd, Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2:30 110 S. Marion St. UNIT 308, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 142 S. Scoville Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $605,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12:30 106 Rockford Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $609,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1247 Park Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1181 S. Oak Park, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $669,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3:30 141 S. Wesley Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1041 N. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 512 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $720,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 1029 Linden Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1435 Clinton Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $779,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 909 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $845,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1434 Jackson Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group . . . . $899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30-1 1415 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $939,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 815 William St, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,095,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1140 Jackson Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,175,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1500 Clinton Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,195,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 703 N. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,199,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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7531 Brown Ave. UNIT C, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 7828 W. Madison St, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1 7828 W. Madison St, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12:30

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3601 Gunderson Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. . . . $249,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

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Pilgrim Community Nursery School Celebrating 50 years. 460 W. Lake St. Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-848-5869 www.pilgrimschool.net Accepting students ages 2–5 years old.

Preschool and kindergarten programs for three, four, and five-year-olds Call for an appointment. 7300 Division St. River Forest 708-366-6900 graceriverforest.org

First United Church Nursery School More than Just a School 848 W. Lake St. 708-848-4910 Find us on Facebook and at www.firstunited school.com Call for a tour and info about summer camp.

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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

ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship

All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

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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.

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

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

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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

Grace Lutheran School

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

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

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St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

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

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

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St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

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Confessions of a lapsed liberal

would describe my politics as chameleon. I grew up parented by New Deal Democrats, then became an anti-Vietnam War zealot, for reasons of policy but mainly cowardice. Then when I began to make some money, I morphed into a Reagan Democrat. Having lived in Oak Park since 1976, I eventually joined the Oak Park Church Of Liberal Orthodoxy. It was just easier to go along and get along especially given decades of Republican perfidy. Almost everyone I knew were members of the Church. Kumbaya. But alas I can’t take it anymore. Two recent events have been been my Paulian-like epiphany on the road to Damascus. First, regular readers of this column will recall how foolish, I believe, are the high school’s efforts to close the achievement gap, which begins at birth, 14 years earlier, before students ever arrive at the high school, and despite decades of strenuous effort to close the gap. Now, according to last week’s editorial in this newspaper, “We are battling a century plus of systemic racism in this high school.” Really? I believe that in 1919 the board was probably focused on World War I, and also, you can’t have a gap if there are no black students. The statement does a disservice to the many teachers, administrators, parents and students who have tried to solve this pernicious problem. It is truly laughable to think that a magic potion in the form of the newest iteration of a racial policy is going to fix the unfixable. Even worse, there is the implication that those who are not on board with this alchemy are somehow racist. Second, there was the Tribune report that a 1930s mural from one of the village’s junior highs has been removed because it depicted only white children and adults skating on a frozen pond, which did not reflect the diversity of the community. Really? May I suggest for consistency the removal of the honorary photos of past white citizens from all village public buildings who have served on boards and halls of fame. There will be a lot of space created. Also, our hagiographic elevation of Messrs. Hemingway and Wright, and even Madam Betty White may need to be reconsidered. I don’t see how they can possibly reflect the current diversity of the community. White people skating on a pond is not the same thing as a statue of Ku Klux Klansman Nathan Bedford Forest bestride a horse. So that my confession might be complete. I believe that the impeachment of a president who will stand for election in 18 months will significantly increase division in the country. I believe that police sometimes shoot black people for reasons other than race. I believe that safe spaces should be the size of a closet instead of an arena. I believe that capitalism should be better regulated, not eliminated. I believe that Democrats pander to their base as much as Republicans. I am very conflicted about abortion. Now that I am woke, I have learned that there are quite a few Oak Parkers with views similar to mine. We are liberal, just not that liberal. We hide in the shadows so as to avoid charges of racism, misogyny and insensitivity. I call us the Silent Minority.

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t was the morning after Rich Harwood, a national leader in helping communities learn to solve their own complicated local problems, had spoken to about 100 Oak Parkers, mainly older, nearly all white, in the Veterans Room of the main library. Now there were 20 local people — more diverse, younger — gathered for the follow-up conversation with Harwood. Right off the bat, several in the group noted that only two or three people of color were present the night before. That prompted Cate Readling, an activist and Park District of Oak Park staff member, to ask, “Who is at the table in Oak Park?” Maryanne Mohanraj, a local author and library board member, asked the question in a different way: “How do we reach out to people who are not engaged?” That led Jackie Moore, president of the District 200 high school board, to say she appreciated Harwood’s bottom up emphasis but asked, “How do we know what people think if they are not at the table?” She wondered if people of color even knew about the meeting. Harwood suggested that the Veterans Room at the library might not be where many people of color feel at home and sometimes you have to go where

the people are. Moore raised the issue of race and complained that nobody in Oak Park seems to want to talk about the issue in a meaningful, honest way. Harwood acknowledged that, in his experience, “Most people are afraid of race.” The morning-after conversation continued with these younger leaders questioning whether Oak Park is avoiding more profound, underlying problems in the community by resting on its 1970s-era laurels, i.e. by repeating the narrative over and over about how Oak Park became racially integrated. Some in the group suggested it was time for leaders who had successfully brought the town through that period of history to step away from the table a bit and allow younger voices more attuned to the new realities in the village to take their places. Valerie Lester agreed in principle but urged that the old guard “step aside in a constructive way, instead of being excluded.” Harwood said he thinks tension in a group is needed and there can be strength in having a variety

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Bad art then. Bad policy now

The mural at Percy Julian Middle School was not a Confederate general on horseback. It was not the stereotypical mural, “People of the World,” with its Native American and African insults and which was rightly removed from an Oak Park public school a generation ago. It was a pretty artistically terrible WPA mural of white children ice skating in a long ago, pretty much fairytale moment. Originally installed at the long gone Lowell School, it somehow resurfaced in the cafeteria of Percy Julian Middle School at Ridgeland and Washington a number of years ago. Now, in a vaguely worded letter to parents, Todd Fitzgerald, the school’s principal, announced that, based on input from unnamed parents and students, the mural has been removed. District 97 school officials have not yet commented beyond saying that the mural has been transported to a climate-controlled storage area. The offense is allegedly that the mural did not reflect the school’s current diversity. The mural in question hardly reflected reality in 1937 or 2019. It wasn’t real. It wasn’t great art. But it had some history from the fascinating WPA Depression era. And if someone had said, “I’ve got a great idea for a big painting and now I need just the right wall” maybe we’d have nominated that space in the middle school cafeteria and shuttled “Child and Sports – Winter” onto a spare wall in the back hallway. Heck, it’s not even a good name for a painting. Here’s our worry. If Oak Park is going to move forward into a new era of racial equity, we’re not going to get there by erasing what happened in the past, especially something this innocuous. We need to have more “courageous conversations” but not necessarily about a snapshot that could have come out of an early Judy Garland musical. If parents and students raised this as an issue, then let’s use it as a teachable moment and not shuttle the mural off to a storage room, climate-controlled or not. If we’re going to face up to all our shortcomings on race, we’re going to need a more tough-minded and transparent approach than painting over paintings that deserve to be painted over.

Blaming Chris Welch

We spent 10 years blaming state Rep. Chris Welch for all the problems he made, and made worse, during his decade as the school board chair at Proviso Township High Schools. So we’re the experts at criticizing Chris Welch. And it has pained us some to acknowledge that he has become a better state representative than we ever imagined. Now it is Pipeline Health which is pounding Welch for his 10 years as “chairman of the board” of Westlake Hospital. We’re following this story largely because when California-based Pipeline bought Westlake a few months ago it also bought Weiss Hospital in the city and the hospital we really care about, West Sub, here in Oak Park. Pipeline is in a pickle. Fully dilled by their own making. And now it is flailing about with a silly PR stunt trying to divert attention from the simple truth that it totally and completely botched its due diligence when it bought this trio of community hospitals from the desperate-toget-out-of-town Tenet Health, based in Dallas. Westlake Hospital is failing. Has been for a long time. The pace of its failure has accelerated, maybe, but it was long in trouble. Pipeline should have insisted that Tenet take the inevitable lashing for closing Westlake while it bought the two more viable hospitals. Instead it bought all three, finally grasped how bad the numbers look at Westlake, and is looking for someone to blame for its really bad decision. We know, Pipeline knows, everyone in health care knows that being chair of the local board of an out-of-town-owned hospital chain is window-dressing. Chris Welch didn’t run Westlake to ground. He wasn’t making critical decisions. Those decisions came out of Texas and from Westlake’s owner before Texas. Westlake Hospital doesn’t have a future. Pipeline should stop blaming, take its deserved lumps and then focus on West Sub and Weiss.

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The liberation of Our Lady

hurches, for the most part, feel An Economist magazine wordsmith confining. No matter how grand was among the many who waxed poetic/ and beautiful, no matter how high nostalgic in the days following the conthe ceiling, they tend to shut out the flagration: “Why has the fire at Notre world, which always seemed wrong, Dame stirred such emotion in France? In an attempt to “house,” and therefore a city of broad vistas and stolen glimpses, contain, an uncontainable deity. There are it serves as a fixed point for Parisians; exceptions, of course: Unity Temple in a stable presence that emerges reliably Oak Park, for instance, and the wonderful into view, like a much-loved aunt, from chapel at New Melleray Abbey in Iowa. bridges across the river Seine. Visited Many believers seem to think they need by 13 million tourists a year, the catheto be removed from the world in order to dral has been the backdrop to countless find the sacred. But the world recently expressions of awe and romance, as well found its way into one grande dame: as been-there selfies. Locals may be riled Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. by the narcissistic crowds, but are proud Most see churches as sanctuaries, but I of what draws them. The 850-year-old think of them as tombs of worship, where cathedral is a national landmark that spirituality too often deadens and eventually dies offers something particular: a form of timelessness, from lack of oxygen. Hallowed hollows of stone. Spiri- drama and spirituality, to set against the modernity tual caves. The festivities last week — Holy Week, the and engineering prowess of the Eiffel Tower.” week Notre-Dame burned — celYet this symbol was inert for ebrated the belief that Jesus left many — until, in its openness, his tomb and bid us do likewise. fragility and vulnerability, Transcend your cave. Be reborn. Notre-Dame was resurrected. It makes a mighty metaphor. The image of the burning Plato, too, used the cave to reprebuilding also resurrected a memsent the mind, where shadows on ory from 1973, when, making my the ceiling intimate something way through Western Europe on greater, something beyond, somespring break during my semesthing we need to leave the cave to ter abroad, I found myself in a fully grasp. What lies beyond our pew in this cavernous vault one limits. afternoon — entirely alone if When I want to feel a sense of memory serves — until I heard the sacred, I go outside, especially the faintest of sounds from in the morning, washed clean the organ behind me, so faint I by night, where I feel closest to wondered if it were real. Was it what I would call the divine. Even some angelic visitation, an audithen, I find myself beneath the tory hallucination, or simply a Peter K Burian [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] blue dome of day, an awe-inciting mischievous organist trying to cathedral in its own right, which Notre-Dame Cathedral before the fire. spook the tourists with a hauntgives way to the star-studded ing, mysterious melody? I’ll eternity of night. Outside the never know, but it preserved my cave of my bedroom and the cave of my mind, on a relationship with the place so that I gasped nearly Saturday or Sunday morning in April, when Austin a half-century later when I heard the church was Gardens is carpeted with spring beauty, scilla, Dutchablaze. At that moment, Notre-Dame became a man’s breeches, wild columbine, unfolding mayapple living symbol again — for a world that has been umbrellas, Virginia bluebells, toothwort, trout lilies, losing faith in all its institutions. trillium, and an assortment of other spring beauties, Most of us have some connection with “Our I tread on sacred ground. Lady,” known to many, mainly, as the tail end of Others prefer church, viewing it as a sanctuary “The Hunchback of …” or to Catholic sports fans in from the destructive forces of the outside world. Last the Midwest as the “other Notre Dame.” week, one of those forces breeched the 850-year-old People enjoyed the luxury of taking this anchor slumbering sanctuary of Notre-Dame Cathedral for granted until fire performed its ministry. Then and left it smoldering. A testament to 12th century they cried, the edifice never more alive than in its stonemasons, soldiers of civilization, the structure’s moment of greatest peril. The roof was still ablaze solidity was largely taken for granted until the roof when Emmanuel Macron, politics on his mind, burst into flames. vowed it would be rebuilt. Through a hole left in the ceiling, debris fell from Not so fast. Take a moment, first, to think of the the consumed spire, charred beams littering the floor many centuries that have elapsed inside this broodbefore the altar like a pyre for sacrificial offerings. ing tomb. Take a moment to walk through the ruins And something else. in solemn silence, to consider the workmen who Daylight poured in, reminiscent of ancient temples fashioned then fastened those timbers, forming a like the Roman Pantheon or Native American kivas roof that cut off the faithful from the awesome otherness of their fashioned, fastened God. A moment or the chimneys of home hearths, connecting those to remember those who toiled in obscurity, their inside to the heavens. An opening, to let the spirit names and numbers unrecorded, leaving as their out … or in. A different kind of beauty, detected amidst the devastation, bringing to mind a line from a legacy a cathedral to house a crown of thorns. Then take a moment to linger, savoring this brief Leonard Cohen song, “There is a crack in everything. liberation of Our Lady, resurrected, pulsing with That’s how the light gets in.” life, her tomb filled with sunlit April air. The light that, every 850 years or so, needs to get in.

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KICKER: The Auxiliary Board waitstaff who hosted the Fourth Annual Kid’s Gala on April 6 at Hephzibah. The front row (left to right) includes Natalie Noonan, Madeleine Milan, Jana Frank, and Michele Mazur. The back row is David Wick, Shalena Thomas, Dannyel Kafer, Cynthia Weber and Beth Cannon. Not pictured: Jean Powell.

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very year in March, Hephzibah Children’s Association hosts its annual Heart of Gold Ball. This wonderful event is a time for supporters of this iconic charity to come together to raise funds to help continue the mission of Hephzibah. Supporters enjoy an evening that includes a delicious dinner, music and dancing, a stupendous auction, and the chance to honor the people who contribute their time and talents to Hephzibah. Several years ago, one of the children who was a resident of the Hephzibah group home asked if he could attend this event. This got the wheels turning for members of Hephzibah’s Oak Park Auxiliary Board, and in 2015, the first Kid’s Gala was hosted. The event mirrors the Heart of Gold Ball in as many ways as possible. Formal invitations are created and sent to each child of the home. The invitation, created by Auxiliary Board member Lauren Dain, not only formally invites the kids to the Gala, but also provide an inspirational poem to encourage the children to believe in themselves. A first-class meal is prepared by the Auxiliary Board. The dining room is beautifully decorated and the Auxiliary Board members dress as wait staff to set the scene for an elegant evening. Prior to dinner, each boy and girl is presented with an award that highlights a unique talent or trait. Past awards include Biggest Heart, Most Adventurous, Best Party Planner, and Next Olympic Track

Star. Each child receives a certificate and trophy along with an enthusiastic round of applause from all the residents. In the end, each child leaves the event knowing they are truly special. So why am I writing this article? For one, I want to share the story of Oak Park’s very own Hephzibah Children’s Association. Started in 1897 by Mary Wessels, this incredible haven for children is a real treasure in Oak Park. While many people are familiar with the organization, there are still plenty of our community members who may not be aware of all the association does. Oak Park’s oldest social services agency provides a group home for neglected children, comprehensive services for children and families in crisis, foster care, adoption and day care programs. The second reason is Oak Park has so many stories to tell. This is just one. Look around and see what our village has to offer — it will really astound you. There are many treasures — philanthropic, historic and educational — in plain sight. We are blessed to have all the offerings that we do in our village. Take advantage of them. You will not be disappointed. David Wick is a lifelong resident of Oak Park. He serves on the Oak Park Hephzibah Auxiliary Board and has volunteered there since 2011. For more information about the Hephzibah Auxiliary Board, or any other volunteer opportunities at Hephzibah, please go to www.hephzibahhome.org.

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Ball of confusion Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.

Daniel Patrick Moynihan

fter watching or reading the daily news, I remember my late mother in her early 90s would say to me, “These are the last days. People today are losing their minds, morals and sense of respect.” I would always counter with, “Not really. The only thing that has changed is the 24/7 news cycle that harvests and sends out bad news wherever it happens on the globe.” I would tell her the old joke, “If a tree falls in a forest does it make a sound?” My punchline was, “Only if CNN reports it.” She never found my attempt at levity either funny or relevant. She would reference the Bible description of the “last days” as irrefutable evidence to support her position. Being raised Catholic, I was never very good at arguing the Bible with my Protestant friends. As such, I would concede my ignorance of biblical references and advance a more secular argument. Years after those friendly debates with my mother and others, I still hold the belief that human nature, and not the times we live in, is truly the issue. Granted, technology in the form of social media and the so-called digital news speeds events, both important and unimportant, across the globe almost instantaneously. Moreover, the fierce competition for ratings among conventional media conglomerates has radically changed the definition of what is newsworthy content. The old adage, “if it bleeds, it leads,” still informs many media decisions. Networks and gossip rags chase ratings, utilizing any means necessary to stay on top. Bad news and salacious celebrity tidbits are creating addictive consumers and undermining real journalism. We seek to consume information that reinforces our biases. We mindlessly slide into our comfortable echo chambers where facts have become passé and namecalling, putdowns and “shade throwing” have become the new currency. If a person disagrees with another’s political point of view, end of discussion. Even Facebook buddies are subject to being defriended or blocked after a testy exchange of political views. There is no real attempt to consider the other side. Sadly, opinions have replaced facts. The result of this opinion-driven culture is an increase in strident confrontation and a withering of intelligent dialogue. Both the beauty and danger of a fact-based discussion is that “if you’re not careful, you might learn something.” To remain civil in a discussion, my late minister suggested invoking four powerful

words during a heated argument: “You could be right.” These four words should not be uttered contemptuously or condescendingly. Rather, they should be used to create a white space in which to objectively consider the other person’s perspective. Admittedly, facts can be manipulated, massaged and distorted. However, facts can also be checked and validated. Opinions, on the other hand, are subjective and judgmental. While another’s opinion deserves respect, it should be a derivative of some validated fact(s). Lying used to be considered unethical and shameful. Now lying has become the new normal. Opinions have become “alternative facts” used to deny a reality or create, out of whole cloth, another more serviceable reality. Even if captured on video with sound, many would try to convince you that what you see is not really what you saw and what was said. Too many of our political representatives have become experts at double talk and deception. A disturbing number in both major parties function as if they are self-appointed and have no accountability to the people who elected them. Few are willing or courageous enough to abandon their ideological tribe or big money patrons and work for us. We, the people, are reduced to spectators cheering on our respective political teams — or casting “protest votes” for one-issue independent parties/candidates. Currently, a cult of personality has taken hold and ignores facts that daily reveal the Emperor is buck naked. Instead of fawning over and blindly following blowhards and bullies, we should be demanding that fundamental issues of equity, a crumbling infrastructure, acute wage disparity, climate change and affordable health care coverage be given more than lip service. For example, either give us the same health care plan Congress and the President have or guarantee that everyone (including them) have the health plan they pass for us. Our country is a representative democracy. Politics was never intended to be a career path or ego trip. Unfortunately, our political system has become show business for second-rate actors. The real purpose of politics is to serve the people — not scare us with tabloid-style antics or appeal to our “lesser angels” of hate and paranoia. Each election cycle feels like we are being given the opportunity to elect people to mis-represent us. The future of our democracy depends on an informed and involved citizenry. As the late Joan Rivers use to say, “Can we talk?” The future of our great country depends on robust dialogue. Kwame Salter, an Oak Park resident, writes an occasional column for Wednesday Journal.

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munity to fight global hunger. Today, the CROP Walk is a national movement raising funds for the global hunger-fighting work of Church World Service and local hunger-fighting agencies. Last year, over 800 events raised $8.3 million. Last year, participants here generated $82,500 in donations to rate this walk among the top 10 Crop Hunger Walks in the country. A portion of the funds raised last year went to the hunger-fighting work of the Oak Park-River Forest Food Pantry, Forest Park Food Pantry, Pine Avenue Food Pantry, St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry in Chicago, First Baptist Food Pantry, Proviso Food Pantry in Melrose Park, Quinn Center of St. Eulalia Hunger Ministries, Housing Forward in Maywood, and the Cluster Tutoring Program serving the Austin Community.

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Police dept. earns their tax dollars

It’s a twice-yearly ritual to complain about our high taxes in Oak Park, but this year I’ll be complaining a little less because I feel that I definitely get my money’s worth in the services provided by the Oak Park Police Department. Back in February, I was pleasantly shocked to get a call from Property Control Officer Mateo Somerville, telling me he had located a lost bike. Not only did Officer Somerville reach out personally to tell me when I could pick up the bike, he brought it by my house — though unfortunately, no one was home to

receive it. Officer Somerville was patient with my multiple attempts to reschedule a pick-up time at village hall, and finally, I got the bike back home. Officer Somerville went above and beyond the call of duty to return our bike. That’s quality police service, in addition to myriad other things our local force does to keep our village a safe and inviting place to live. The old adage rings true — you get what you pay for.

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Fighting inequality, civic decline bershops — what he calls One Book, One Oak “social infrastructure” — Park, our library’s create environments that summer-long series lead to better opportunicentered around one ties for people to succeed great read, has always in everyday life, and parbeen about building ticularly when a disaster community — reading, strikes. reflecting, discussing, In Palaces for the People, connecting, learning, Klinenberg covers many and growing with our kinds of spaces that bring neighbors, families people together, but public and friends. libraries receive special Now we’re going attention. even deeper by diving “Libraries are the kinds into Eric Klinenberg’s of places where ordinary Palaces for the People: people with different How Social Infrastrucbackgrounds, passions, ture Can Help Fight Inand interests can take equality, Polarization, part in a living democratic and the Decline of Civic ERIC KLINENBERG culture,” he writes. “They Life. are the kinds of places It’s a timely and relwhere the public, private, evant book in today’s climate, illustrating what makes neigh- and philanthropic sectors can work togethborhoods and communities strong and er to reach for something higher than the bottom line.” healthy, even when times are tough. Klinenberg, a sociologist who grew up Join us at the library and around Oak in Chicago, provides hope for civic life Park this summer as we explore how through the stories he tells. Drawing on strong social infrastructure can build comextensive reporting, research, and field munity right here in Oak Park. work, he shows how places like public liAnd save the date to meet the author at braries, churches, schools, parks, and bar- the Main Library, 834 Lake St., at 7 p.m. on

Trump should take a Civics class

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I was shocked by President Trump’s statement that U.S. laws are the worst of any country in the world. Many of Mr. Trump’s remarks are offensive to me, but he swore to uphold the laws and protect our most remarkable Constitution and Bill of Rights. If he actually read these quick posts of democracy, he would certainly appreciate them. Ms. Karen Muriello recently wrote a letter to the Wednesday Journal urging the revival of teaching a Civics class in classrooms across the nation. I certainly agree with her. Our president is a prime example of the need. The U.S. Constitution only fails its purpose when laws are perverted and distorted in use. If followed as intended, it would guide us to live by the Golden Rule. How worthwhile that would be!

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uccessful aging should be pretty simple. All that is required is a lot of research, understanding ourselves and our needs, and then anticipating the changes that are and will be occurring and planning for them. The ability to improvise is important when confronted with the unexpected, but we are only able to successfully extemporize if we are prepared and have already developed a broad plan and have goals in place. We would like to assume that, until retirement, we will be working and planning so we can make a seamless transition. After retirement we expect to carry out the plan. We work not only to realize work goals, raise our families, support our church and community, but also to be prepared for the time when we have stopped working. We worked hard in school and in our professions, we planned for our recreation and as we have matured, and we find that it was sometimes difficult to include everything we wanted, so we have

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Harwood’s 5 stages from page 37 of voices at the table. Carmenzo Millan, a library board member, wondered if Oak Park was “stuck in diversity?” Her question seemed to suggest Oak Park suffers from a sort of multicultural political correctness that inhibits the expression of genuinely diverse identities. Harwood said communities can avoid dealing with authentic diversity by using sugar-coated and/or professionalized language. He added, “It takes courage to hear anger.” Head of the 30-year-old Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, he was invited to Oak Park by David Seleb, library director. In an enthusiastic introduction, Seleb said he reluctantly attended a Harwood conference six years ago and said it had profoundly changed his professional life and was actively shifting how Oak Park’s libraries engage with all segments of the community. Seleb has since sent 18 library staff members to Harwood Public Innovators’ Lab, either in person or online. “All my professional work for the past six years has been grounded in what I have learned about the Harwood practice from Rich and his team of associates. All we do at the Oak Park Library is grounded in it, too.” For instance, he said, “Outreach used to mean that the library would create a program and then go out into the com-

understanding. We had usually investigated the new experience; maybe studied it, certainly we had talked about it, but we had not experienced it. By definition, experience requires “involvement in or exposure to something over a period of time.” (Dictionary.com) We must disrupt aging if we are to age successfully. Illegimiti non carborundum has always been one of my favorite phrases and rather than blame obstacles or difficulties for failure, I prefer to look at them as part of the path to success. We must continue to grow, to be bold, confident and passionate. We need to maintain mental sharpness, physical well-being and be confident that we must do something. We must continue to be curious and continue to learn. This is the same advice our parents gave us and that we’ve given our children and grandchildren. We cannot be passionate about something without acting on it. Don’t

make the mistake of spending all of your time studying and planning and getting ready; you need to get started with living the dream now. As with my 40+ years as a lawyer, it has been about successes, failures, winning and losing and making a living, but ultimately it was about “the practice,” always planning and moving forward with a strategic vision. There is a saying “life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Accomplishment requires intelligent planning and focused effort. We need a focused and honest purpose. At all times we must exercise our freedom to think. Jack Kennelly is an attorney practicing in Oak Park since 1978. He is a member of the board of directors of the Senior Citizens Center of Oak Park-River Forest, a member of the Sounds Good senior choir (formerly Encore), as well as a member of the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest and former chairman of the Trinity High School board.

Stage One: The Waiting munity to market the program. Place. Residents in a comNow we go out into the community have a deep sense that munity, listen to what people in something is wrong but can’t the community want and need name or define it. When Harand, on the basis of that input, wood works with a community design our programs.” at this stage, his task is to Seleb added, “In the nearly “crystallize this felt unknown six years of listening we have and name it.” done since first engaging with Stage Two: Impasse. The the Harwood practice, we have community can tell you what’s acted in some very intentional RICH HARWOOD wrong. They can name it, ways to break down barriers but there is little agreement to service, to advance some regarding what to do about it. It’s a time important community objectives, and to in the life of a community which is highly advance equity.” emotional and often with a lot of anger. One result of that listening has been the hiring of a professional social worker as “If you ask people about their aspirations the director of Social Services and Safety for their lives and for their community, who with his team has “fundamentally what they say will come from their gut,” changed our engagement with vulnerable, he said. at-risk, and marginalized people in the There’s a noticeable sense of urgency in community, people such as those experithis stage but a lack of political will and/ encing homelessness, those with mental or capacity to move forward. illness, the unemployed, those who lack Stage Three: Catalytic. People and financial and other resources, and at-risk organizations emerge to take risks and exyouth.” periment in ways that challenge existing Harwood provided Oak Parkers with norms of how the community works. In a diagnostic tool for understanding the addition, people within their community village regarding community building as begin to discover that they share common well as a motivational pitch to not rest on aspirations for their community and that their laurels. they can, in small ways, start to make a “What I’m interested in,” he said in difference. an interview the next day, “is how do we The key in this stage, says Harwood, build a more hopeful society where people is not the magnitude of what is accombelieve they have opportunities to fulfill plished in these actions but that they their God-given potential, regardless of “produce some semblance of results that race, creed, where they’re from, what their give people a sense of faith and hope that native language is, or how much money progress is possible and that the commuthey have.” nity indeed has the capacity to act.” The He also laid out his five Harwood Stages challenge at this stage is that the “pockets of Community Life: of change” which have emerged in the

community are not connected but function in their own silos. Stage Four: Growth. “A sense of common purpose and direction take root” in the community, people see clear evidence that they are moving forward, and leadership arises which takes the community further along a hopeful trajectory. People feel a different spirit in the community and they talk about it. The community has generated a new story about itself. “This is where Oak Park might be,” Harwood said in his large group talk. “The challenge is that there are usually underlying systemic challenges that haven’t been fully addressed.” Stage Five: Sustain and Renew. New centers of strength and a new cadre of leaders appear. “Without them the community will stagnate and decline.” Challenges include addressing those systemic issues not addressed in the Growth Stage and realizing that the world has changed, that the narrative told about the successes of the past may no longer be adequate by itself to move the community into its next chapter. “By now,” he says, “new challenges are on the horizon that need attention. People within the community may have been left behind. A new emphasis on growing networks and links throughout the entire community is needed, especially into poorer or disconnected or surrounding regional areas.” If a community rests on its laurels and fails to address deeper systemic issues which have been avoided and changes in its context, Harwood warned, the community may find itself slipping back into the waiting or impasse stages.

to modify the abstraction of our needs and begin to prioritize and focus as we become aware that not everything is attainable. Sometimes we have not attained the level of proficiency we anticipated. We find that some goals were not what we expected and sometimes, we just failed. It is all about balance, constant, thoughtful and mindful evaluation and reassessment. Life is no longer just family investment or career decisions. Remember your first day of school, auditioning for a play or trying out for a team? Remember leaving home to attend college, starting a new job, or making that first presentation? All of these included varying degrees of apprehension because of the anxiety of leaving our comfort zone and stepping into that abyss of the unknown and the possibility of failure. But we learned to accept failure and went after the challenges with varying degrees of

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“The kid is good,” I recall saying to myself when editing the very first copy Daniel Escalona filed for the Sports Department at Wednesday Journal. Escalona, who died April 12 at the age of 25 [Obituaries, April 17], interned for the department in 2011 while attending OPRF High School. As it goes with interns, he was first assigned to cover a youth baseball game, not exactly the most glamourous of assignments. But Escalona impressed from the get-go. His copy came in not only clean but written with enthusiasm. It wasn’t just another youth baseball game in Oak Park; it was a central moment in time.

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He was a natural. Inexperience did not hold back his ability to write intriguing copy. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy did not hold back his desire to be a writer. Being bound to a wheelchair failed to stop this kid’s drive. He did a fantastic job for us that summer. Reliable, intelligent and creative. He sent me a note once saying he enjoyed the experience immensely. Technically, Escalona may have been an intern, but he was always and will continue to be an inspiration.

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Bob Vondrasek, longtime activist and former head of South Austin Coalition Community Council, died April 19 By MICHAEL ROMAIN Contributing Reporter

West Side residents are mourning the loss of a community activist who Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) once described as “the base of the Austin community.” Robert “Bob” Vondrasek, former executive director of the South Austin Coalition Community Council, died on April 19. His death was confirmed by an official with Hursen Funeral Home and close friends. Vondrasek had recently retired from his leadership position with the council due to illness. During an appreciation ceremony held last August at the Austin Satellite Senior Center, 5071 W. Congress Pkwy, community leaders from all across the West Side and beyond heaped praises on Vondrasek, who sat quietly at a table near the front of the room. “If there ever was a white person who could really deal with the black community, they need to come see you,” Mitts told Vondrasek, according to an article in Austin Weekly News, published in 2018. “When they first started the CAPS program in the city and you were the leader of the beat facilitators here on the West Side, I came up under you as one of those facilitators and I learned a lot from you,” Mitts said, before sharing a revealing anecdote illustrating Vondrasek’s can-do personality. One day, Mitts said, she ran into Vondrasek while he was filling potholes on Jackson. “I said, ‘What in the world are you doing over there filling potholes?’” the alderman recalled. “He said, ‘The city’s not filling them.’ That’s the type of man Bob is. He’s going to get something done.” In a tribute delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th) described Vondrasek as “the most dedicated, committed and loyal Saul-Alinsky-trained

a decision-maker that organizer I have ever SACCC was on someknown.” thing, it often would The following is change their minds.” an excerpt from the No small part of the Austin Weekly News trepidation that would article about Vonwell up in the powerful drasek’s appreciation at the mere mention of ceremony published in SACCC’s name was due August 2018: As the longtime to Vondrasek’s fearlessexecutive director of ness, many recalled. SACCC, Vondrasek and Derrick Harris, a felhis longtime friend and low activist, recalled the collaborator, Lillian time he and Vondrasek Drummond, became went to Washington, stalwarts in countless D.C. to protest at the fights for the West home of Karl Rove, the Side’s poorest and most former senior advisor vulnerable residents. and White House deputy “Bob Vondrasek is chief of staff for former BOB VONDRASEK the most well-trained, president George W. creative, dedicated and Bush. consistent organizer “We went to Rove’s I’ve ever known,” Davis said. “I can’t house one Sunday and I remember knockescape the fact that he’s worked in a preing on the window because they were dominantly black community for about 40 having dinner, and the Secret Service and years that I know about.” FBI showed up,” Harris said. “That’s when Davis said SACCC was founded around I [understood] who Bob Vondrasek is.” the time he decided to run for alderman, Vondrasek’s persistence endeared him back in 1977. Vondrasek joined the group a even to a line of West Side aldermen. In year later. addition to Mitts, both Ald. Chris TaliaOne of the group’s signature accomferro (29th) and his predecessor, Deborah plishments, Davis said, is the Low Income Graham, were in attendance to shower Home Energy Assistance Program (LIpraise on the activist. HEAP), which helps low-income families “Bob would tell you all the time if he pay their energy bills and for various ener- was doing something, ‘It’s not personal,” gy-related home repairs. The program also said Graham. “I thank him for being a balhelps families weatherize their homes. anced man on the issues he dealt with.” “SACCC was the wind underneath the Taliaferro said Vondrasek helped “build wings of the state legislators when that the foundation that Austin rests on today program was put into effect,” Davis said. and without his courageous spirit, we “And then they helped make that wouldn’t be the community we are. He was program part of the national scene,” he the one to help build that up.” added. “They were perennially in WashIn at least one respect, that foundaington advocating for community reintion is quite literal, according to Donald vestment, and they did so regularly until Dew, president and CEO of Habilitative they became powerful. When you said to Systems Inc.

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Rev. William (Bud) Ipema, 81

He became associate pastor at Lawndale CRC in 1975, a position he held until his death. He either launched or played a leadership role in MidAmerica Leadership Foundation (today called Goodcity); Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE); Synodical Committee on Race Relations (SCORR); Rev. William (Bud) Ipema, 81, died on April Chicago Orleans Housing; Council of Leader14, 2019 at his home in Oak Park. A larger- ship Foundations; and Timothy Leadership than-life figure, he leaves a 60-year legacy Foundation (TLTI), where he served as execuof urban ministry on Chicago’s South and tive director. He was part of a delegation sent West sides where he was instrumental in by SCORR to examine South Africa during its promoting racial reconciliation and social oppressive apartheid system and served on justice. the faculty of North Park Seminary, creating Born on March 14, 1938 in Evera master’s program for Young Life green Park to Ben and Gertrude staff. (Venhuisen) Ipema, immigrant He played an important role, Dutch farmers, he graduated along with other church leaders in from high school in 1956 and the landmark creation of Atrium later enrolled in Calvin College. Village, a 300-unit housing projHe withdrew for a period to lead ect located near Cabrini Green the family’s construction busiand one of Chicago’s first mixedness after his father suffered income housing developments. a heart attack and eventually MidAmerica Leadership Foundare-enrolled. Graduating in 1969 tion, the nonprofit he founded that with an M.A. from Calvin TheoREV. WILLIAM IPEMA promoted emerging community logical Seminary, he became an leaders in Chicago, incubated 42 nonprofits under his leadership. ordained minister in the ChrisHe befriended and mentored many, making tian Reformed Church. He blazed his own path in ministry, creating opportunities, an impression on everyone he met with his and raising funds that supported programs strength, faith, wisdom, and sense of humor. benefitting the individuals and communi- A skilled carpenter who loved woodworking, he built numerous projects for his extended ties he was called to serve. He applied his lifelong skill and passion family. He enjoyed summers at his son’s Holfor building throughout his career — build- land, Michigan home, where his favorite moing relationships, organizations, and bridg- ments were family gatherings over food and es to connect individuals and communities. card games, ending with a joyous toast to anIn 1968, he joined Young Life, moving to other beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan. Bud Ipema is survived by his two children Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood as the and their spouses; and his seven grandchilorganization’s National Urban Trainer to work closely with gangs. During his first 45 dren. He was preceded in death by Donna, his days working with the program, he attend- wife of over 52 years, and his son, Brad. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. ed 12 funerals, 11 of which were murders. on Saturday, April 27, at Lawndale Christian Each summer, he would take busloads of Reformed Church, 1240 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chiyoung people from Chicago’s urban communities to Young Life Camp at Star Ranch cago. Visitation will precede the service at 10 in Colorado, where many who’d never ven- a.m. and a luncheon will follow at 1 p.m., foltured from the confines of their immediate lowed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, neighborhood experienced a faith-filled and the family appreciates donations to the Enlife-changing transformation. Their only re- dowment for Lawndale Christian Reformed quirement was to check their weapons in a Church or to the Endowment for Chicago Westside Christian School, both at 1240 S. Pulockbox on the bus before its departure. laski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623. A second memorial service will be held on June 29, 2019, at 2581 N. Lakeshore in Holland, Michigan from 5 to 8 p.m. Additional information is available from Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home at www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708• Divorce/Wills/Trusts 383-3191. • Real Estate Closings • Civil Unions • LGBT Issues • Custody Visitation • Child Support

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Joseph St. Angelo, 79

Loved art, music and architecture Joseph T. St. Angelo, 79, of Oak Park, died after a brief illness. Born and raised in New York City, his urban roots remained with him throughout his lifetime. In his

later years he settled in Oak Park where he met his future wife, JoAnn. A man of many natural gifts, he was fluent in French and Spanish and lived in Europe for extended periods, studying at the Sorbonne in Paris and deeply exploring France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Malta. He was especially fond of Paris, Madrid and London and continuously sought to increase his knowledge in art, music, and architecture, always taking the road less travelled. Blessed with a rich baritone voice, his love of classical and sacred music was a dominant source of joy. Vaya con Dios, Jose. Il chante avec les anges. JOSEPH T. ST. ANGELO Joe St. Angelo was the husband of the late JoAnn, who utterly fulfilled his life; stepfather of David (Anna) Richards and Jennifer (Aaron Dellutri) Richards; grandfather of Amelia; and the brother of Ted St. Angelo and Patricia Devlin. A memorial and private interment will be held with arrangements by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home.

Kathleen Shaw Taught physical education

Kathleen A. Shaw, a former Oak Park resident, died on Dec. 20, 2018 at her Carbondale home. A 30-year resident of Oak Park, she drove the long route to Evanston every day for work. She taught physical education at Evanston’s King Lab School for 25 years until her retirement in 2012. A memorial service will be held KATHLEEN SHAW on held on Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. A complete obituary is at: http://www.walkerfuneralhomesandcrematory.com.

Diane Fascione Loved music and painting

Diane Zimmer Fascione, a longtime resident of Oak Park, died on April 16, 2019. A neighborhood leader and activist for peace and justice, she had a background in theater and loved her hobby of painting. Music was a huge part of her life; she sang with both the First United Church choir and the Encore Chorale. Fond of travel, her best vacation memories were

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Rich Meyer, 78 Master facilitator

Richard E. Meyer, 78, died in Oak Park on March 13, 2019. His marriage to Sandra (Sandy) Lee in 1971 gave him a life partner who shared his passions and goals. Their son, Matthew, remembers growing up in a home full of love and encouragement. Memorials to Rich may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center or Planned Parenthood. There will be a celebration of his life on April 28 at 3 p.m. at Unity Temple.

Gloria Hannas, 91 Dedicated to social justice and world peace

Gloria Anne Kittell Hannas died on Dec. 18, 2018. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Hannas) Johnson and Stuart Hannas; her grandchildren, Sarah Payne, and Chris Payne; her three great-grandchildren; her niece, Cindy (Hanna) D’Esterre; and her nephews, Scott Hanna, Steve Hanna and Craig Hanna. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange on Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m., 150 S. Ashland. She will rest with her parents at Bronswood Cemetery following the service.

of beaches and sunny places with her husband and sons. The joy and laughter that Diane brought to so many people will be shared and remembered forever. Diane Fascione is survived by her husband, Chris; her sons, Nick and Andrew; her brother, Matt Zimmer; her sisters-in-law, Secky Fascione and Nina Fascione; and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held DIANE FASCIONE on Saturday, April 27 at First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., at 2 p.m. followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates memorial donations to Whale & Dolphin Conservation (www.us.whales.org) in her name.

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VILLAGE OF OAK PARK BLUESTONE SIDEWALK SEALING PROJECT REQUEST FOR PRICES Bid forms may be obtained from the Public Works Customer Service Center by calling 708-3585700 or by stopping by the office located at 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@oak-park. us or on the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website http://www.oak-park.us/yourgovernment/finance-department. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of proposal opening. For more information call the Public Works Service Center at 708.358.5700. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 19-13, Lake Street and Forest Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements. In general, the improvements consist of the removal and installation of traffic signal conduits, foundations, wiring, and controllers; temporary aerial traffic signal wiring; electrical street lighting conduits, foundations, and equipment; removal and installation of a fire hydrant; installation of underground conduits for irrigation and communications; traffic control and protection; and all appurtenant work thereto. Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 10:00 am. A non-refundable deposit of $40 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified in the Electrical Category by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a zoning variation application submitted by H. Michael Hartmann, owner of the property at 910 Park Avenue. The applicant wishes to construct a fence to enclose the rear yard along the south, west, and north property lines. Section 4-8-5 of the Village Code provides the Zoning Board jurisdiction to hold public hearings and offer recommendations to the Village Board concerning variations to the fence code. The applicant seeks a variation to Sections 4-8-4-C-2 and 4-8-3-C of the Village Code which limits the height of fences located in the side yard and rear yard to 7 feet. The applicant proposes to construct a fence with a height of 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-6â&#x20AC;?. The legal description of the property at 910 Park Avenue is as follows: PARCEL 1: LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 16.0 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 25 FEET) IN SKILLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11 IN SNOW AND DICKINSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ADDITION TO RIVER FOREST IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH VACATED ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 16.0 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 25.0 FEET) IN SKILLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION AFORESAID, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. A copy of the meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall. Clifford E. Radatz Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19001043 on April 9, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of SERENITY INTERIOR SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 150 FOREST AVE 1101, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: LUCIA GASCUE-CAROL 150 FOREST AVE 1101, OAK PARK, IL 60301. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE For any person who was a Special Education Student at Oak Park & River Forest High School and graduated in 2011 or 2012, you will have 30 days to contact Lynette Welter at Oak Park & River Forest High School at 708.434.3806 or lwelter@ oprfhs.org to request your records. On May 24th the Special Education student records for the 2011 and 2012 school years will be destroyed. Lynette Welter Scheduling and Records Secretary Special Education Published in Wedensday Journal 4/17, 4/24/2019

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200, located at 201 N. Scoville will be conducting a Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private/parochial schools and who are home schooled within the district for the 2019-20 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200, you are urged to attend. If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kennedi Dixon, (708) 434-3105. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1/2019

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 Marisa Lynn Voss for change of name to Sammy Hayden James Voss, Case No. 2019CONC000481 Notice is given you, the public, that I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Maris Lynn Voss to the name of Sammy Hayden James Voss. This case will be heard in courtroom 1707 on June 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE On May 3, 2019 at 9:15 a.m., a meeting conducted by Oak Park Elementary District 97 will take place at the Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake Street in the Veteran’s Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools with the district for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are the parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside with the boundaries of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Donna Middleton at 708-524-3030. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/24, 5/1/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MANUEL GATHRIGHT (DECEASED), DEBORAH GATHRIGHT, EVELYN ARMSTRONG, ROCHELL GATHRIGHT A/K/A ROCKY GATHRIGHT, MANUEL GATHRIGHT, JR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MANUEL GATHRIGHT Defendants 15 CH 09055 1237 S. 19TH 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 April 1, 2019,

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an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1237 S. 19TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-103-0190000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $87,711.35. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 113593. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 113593 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 15 CH 09055 TJSC#: 39-2136 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector at-

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the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-09846. 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. 14-17-09846 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 09897 TJSC#: 39-2086 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. I3117536

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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 268586. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 268586 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 5488 TJSC#: 39-2191 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. I3117686

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-021115 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3118336

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13631. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13631 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 06828 TJSC#: 39-2247 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. I3118565

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRIL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.JANICE M. COLE A/K/A JANICE HARRIS, JOHNNY B. COLE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 17 CH 09897 2018 S 24TH AVE BROADVIEW, IL 60155 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, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 S 24TH AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 Property Index No. 15-15-316-0320000. 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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.ERIC R. RICE A/K/A ERIC ROBERT RICE, TRESSA L. RICE A/K/A TERESA LYNN RICE A/K/A TERESA L. RICE, NUMARK CREDIT UNION, POPULAR HOLDING USA, INC. F/K/A BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, INC., BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO M&I BANK FSB Defendants 18 CH 5488 6615 CONRAD AVENUE Hodgkins, IL 60525 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6615 CONRAD AVENUE, Hodgkins, IL 60525 Property Index No. 18-22-112-0080000. 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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMEIRICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARVA BYRD AKA MARVA J. BYRD; JUANA BYRD; MICHAEL BYRD; THOMAS P. QUINN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARVA BYRD AKA MARVA J. BYRD; Defendants, 18 CH 5159 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF COOK, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS: P.I.N. 15-16-320-046-0000. Commonly known as 926 Suffolk Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. HENRY MCDONALD; Defendants, 18 CH 5656 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-18-211-047-0000. Commonly known as 302 North Wolf Way, Hillside, IL 60162. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-016593 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3118464 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DEXTER M. CRAWFORD AKA DEXTER M. CRAWFORD, JR., CRYSTAL R. CRAWFORD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICADEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, EMERGENT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LTD. Defendants 17 CH 06828 452 N. JACKSON BLVD. HILLSIDE, IL 60162 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 452 N. JACKSON BLVD., HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Property Index No. 15-08-329-0200000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $98,482.50. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. SIDNEY L. ALLGOOD AKA SIDNEY A. ALLGOOD; UTOPIA L. CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11837 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-412-038-0000. Commonly known as 1011 South Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-016809 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3117749

checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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 14-12-14848. 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. 14-12-14848

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 019546 TJSC#: 39-1996 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. I3117347

property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 112847. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 112847 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 10692 TJSC#: 39-2001 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. I3117539

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 14-17-18077. 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. 14-17-18077 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 00566 TJSC#: 39-2476 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. I3118880

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JESSIE BRUMFIELD Defendants 12 CH 019546 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 11, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1526 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-106-020; 16-05-106-021. 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2004, AMONG CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.VICKY DE LA CRUZ A/K/A VICKY M DE LA CRUZ A/K/A VICTORIA M DE LA CRUZ A/K/A VICTORIA DE LA CRUZ, JULIO A DE LA CRUZ A/ K/A JULIO DE LA CRUZ, CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICKY DE LA CRUZ, IF ANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JULIO DE LA CRUZ, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 10692 1129 NORTH HARVEY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 24, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 13, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1129 NORTH HARVEY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-108-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $350,226.43. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B. Plaintiff, -v.EDNA R. MCCOY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 10/17/1990 A/K/ A TRUST NO. 1182-CH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 00566 205 S HARVEY AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 205 S HARVEY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-307-0160000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within

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Wednesday Journal, April 24, 2019

FIONA

Bolsters lineup from page 56 month,” Girardot said. “It’s the first time I’ve had an injury that took me out of the game. I learned that there’s a lot going on in the dugout that you don’t know about when you are playing. “Our offense has been really good lately. I think our defense is solid, but we need to work on the little details of the game because those will make a big difference during the playoffs.” Against Richards, several others contributed for the Huskies, including Nellie Kamenitsa-Hale (4-for-5, 3 runs scored), Carli Tucci (3-for-6, 2 RBIs, 5 runs scored), Maddi Grant (3-for-5, 2 RBIs) and Jacky Neuman (3-for-5, 2 RBIs, 2 runs scored). Pitcher Taylor Divello earned the win. “Despite the pretty hefty 18 runs, Saturday’s win was honestly pretty frustrating just because it got drawn out a lot more than it needed to be,” Kamenitsa-Hale said. “It’s a pretty good example of us playing good enough to win handily, but still not quite locking down wins the way we can. We did have a decent day at the plate though. It was refreshing to see us bounce back after any rough defensive patches with some runs in every inning. That’s a good habit for our team to get into.” On the season, Grant is hitting a teambest .598 with five homers and 27 RBIs, while Kamenitsa-Hale (.521, 22 runs scored), Tucci (4 HR, 20 RBIs), Neuman (.483, 11 RBIs) and Kelly Cantrell (.480) have also contributed. Along with Divello, who has a 4-1 record and 1.79 ERA, Cassie Metzger (3-1, 3.90 ERA), Zoe Prouty (3-0, 3.23 ERA) and Julia Youman (0.55 ERA, 20 strikeouts, no walks in 20 innings) round out a solid pitching staff. “The team is really coming together and playing well as a unit,” Tucci said. “We communicate, pick each other up and always make our games and practices enjoyable.” Although OPRF went 7-2 without Girardot, the team is thrilled to have a true game-changer and one of the best high school players in the country back in the lineup. “I told the kids after the game that it’s good to have Fiona back,” Kolbusz said. “She takes charge of things when she’s out there and made some nice plays in the field. I asked her how her finger’s feeling and she said it felt pretty good.” Picking up the slack is something the OPRF lineup will continue to need to do as another of the Huskies’ top hitters, senior outfielder Mary Jones, has missed the season due to a torn ACL injury, sustained in January. Incredibly, there is a chance she could return in time for the state tournament. “Mary was second-team All-State last year,” said Kolbusz of the University of Illinois Chicago signee, who had 12 home

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(Above) OPRF senior outfielder Nellie Kamenitsa-Hale is hitting .521 with 22 runs scored. (Left) The Huskies’ No. 1 pitcher Taylor Divello is 4-1 with a 1.79 ERA.

runs and 49 RBIs last season. “She had surgery on Feb. 1 and has been walking around lately without crutches or a brace. She’s working hard in her rehab and is trying her best to see if she can get back toward the end of the year, maybe the end of May in time for the playoffs.” If Jones returns this season, Kolbusz has a plan to maximize one of the Huskies’ best hitters. “I could put her in just to bat (as a designated hitter). If she gets on base, I could run for her once and bring her back in to hit again,” Kolbusz said. “Mary comes to all the games and sits with the girls. She’s still a part of the team. It’s been a tremendous loss, but we’re hopeful that she can

come back.” Pitching will be another key factor as OPRF (11-2) vies for its third Class 4A championship in four years. Although lacking a pure ace like Chardonnay Harris or Emily Richardson as in recent seasons, OPRF has received good efforts from Divello, Metzger and Prouty. “Taylor is my number one, but we use the whole staff,” Kolbusz said. “We have no complete games. Even if a pitcher is doing well, I try to bring someone else in to get an inning or two.” Thanks to the unpredictable weather, OPRF has had a few postponements and embarks on a busy upcoming schedule with five games in six days (April 24-29).

The Huskies travel to Downers Grove North, before hosting Glenbard West, York, Homewood-Flossmoor and Lyons Township in succession. “I could not be more excited for the rest of the season,” Kamenitsa-Hale said. “We have some huge tests coming up this week in conference and obviously the postseason will be super intense, too. Having Fiona back has already made such a difference offensively and defensively. I’m so excited to get back to normal with her in the lineup.” Kolbusz knows the Huskies will need to be consistent, especially at the plate, during the upcoming challenging stretch of games. “We can score a lot of runs because we have plenty of hitters,” he said. “But against pitchers like the one we faced versus Downers North (4-0 loss), we strike out a lot and don’t put the ball in play often. We’re going to keep working on our hitting and hopefully become more consistent and get big hits when we need them.” Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the players are cherishing their bond on the field. “I am very excited for the rest of the season but will be at a loss for words when it’s over,” Divello said. “I’ve played with Fiona, Mary, Carli and Nellie since we were about 10, so I will really miss them. Everyone gets along well, which I believe is a big part of our success.”

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OPRF boys track takes second at DGN Lowder, Blanchard and relays power Huskies against a tough field By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

The OPRF High School boys track and field team has enviable depth. The Huskies’ “strength in numbers” approach was on full display once again at the Bob Cohoon Invitational, hosted by Downers Grove North on Saturday, April 20. “We’ve finished in the Top 3 of every meet we’ve been in this year,” coach Tim Hasso said. “We are working toward more balance and scoring in every event, but we have had quality results each week so far.” At Downers Grove North, the Huskies finished second with 81.4 points in the 14-team field. Minooka won the title with a score of 85. OPRF won titles in the 400-meter relay (42.73 seconds) and 800 relay (1 minute, 30.19 seconds) on the strength of Rapharoah Dallas, Amir Blanchard and Tyrone Clarke. The fourth members were JT Lowder in the 400 and Naz Bryant in the 800. Lowder dominated in the hurdles as well, winning the 110 in 14.13 and 300 in 39.40. Blanchard showed his versatility by taking the 200 title with a time of 21.82 and second in the 100 with a time of 10.94. Bryant, a football standout for OPRF last fall, placed sixth in the 200 at 23.01. In the 400, the Huskies’ Emmett Perry was sixth (53.48) and Machi Young ninth (54.99). OPRF also fared well in field events. Seniors Mykolas Saloninas (53 feet, 07 inches) and Keon Gilbert (52-11) earned the top two spots in shot put. Senior Thomas Waith

measured 5-10 in high jump for sixth, while OPRF teammates Josh Cotter and Thomas George cleared 10 feet in pole vault as part of a six-way tie for seventh place. “Despite the cold and windy conditions, we competed hard and had some outstanding results,” Hasso said. “We were tinkering with our lineup a bit as we approach May and the state series. We’re trying to find the right combinations of guys in the individual events as well as relays.” The Huskies will take on host Lyons Township and York in a triangular meet on Wednesday, April 24. The meet starts at 4:30 p.m. on the South Campus of Lyons Township. “At this point in the season, we simply want to get better each week while staying healthy,” Hasso said. “It’s a delicate balance as to when to put the work in and when to pull back a little, but the kids have bought in and are competing hard. I like the direction this team is headed.”

OPRF girls The Huskies recorded a trio of top 6 finishes in the relay races at the Sue Pariseau Invite, hosted by Glenbard West on Saturday, April 20. The Huskies’ 800-meter relay team of Jailyn Aceron, Denise Hernandez, Darnesha Fraley and Rachel Rowe led the way with a fourth-place showing in 1:48.51. The 1,600 and 400 teams posted times of 4:14.76 and 51.70, respectively, for fifth and sixth place. Junior Passion Worsham fared well in the hurdles with a runner-up result in the 100 hurdles (16.04) and she tied for 12th with junior teammate Breana Henry in the 300 hurdles at 51.59 each. OPRF junior Monica Bradford placed sixth in the 100 hurdles with a time of 16.74. Promising freshman Ayanna Townsend earned 10th in the 400 at 1:03.91. In field events, several Huskies scored well. Senior Yasmin Ruff placed first in pole vault, clearing 11-6, Hernandez took fourth in long jump (17-4.75), senior Rachel Rowe was fourth in triple jump (35-01.25) and senior KShari Pittman tied for fifth with two others in high jump (4-11). Sophomore Sarah Katz tied with Barrington senior Sarah Ruesch for seventh in pole vault at 9-6. OPRF takes part in the Wheaton-Warrenville South Invite on Friday, April 26. The meet starts at 4:30 p.m.

(Above) The Huskies’ JT Lowder swept the hurdles, winning the 110 (14.13) and 300 (39.40) at the Downers North Invite. (Left) Koren Leonard is another notable contributor for OPRF.

Photos courtesy Tim Hasso

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A Champion for all seasons About a month after winning the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois state title, Fenwick junior Ellie Kaiser is already back to her winning ways. The Friars’ All-State forward played on the Chicago Mission which won its second straight 16U national title in April. During the high school regular season, Kaiser scored 42 goals to go with 15 assists as Fenwick (24-1-5) claimed its first state championship in program history. “Winning state feels amazing. There’s nothing like it,” Kaiser said after the Friars’ 3-2 win over New Trier in the state final on March 26. “Our fans and the Blackhawks made it an unbelievable experience that I don’t think any of us will forget. It is truly one for the books” After high school, Kaiser will play Division I hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Courtesy FenwickAD/Twitter

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SPORTS Girardot’s return sparks OPRF softball

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OPRF boys track takes second at DGN 54

All-State shortstop hits for cycle in first game back from injury

By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

When the wind blows out at Wrigley Field, the Cubs and their opponents usually look forward to high-scoring games. Such was the case in high school softball Saturday afternoon in Oak Lawn when visiting Oak Park and River Forest outslugged Richards 18-9. “It was very windy and a crazy game,” OPRF coach Mel Kolbusz said. “We took the lead early and then we let them get back into the game. We scored more runs later on. There were a couple of windblown fly balls that couldn’t be caught. We’re glad to get the W.” The return of star senior shortstop Fiona Girardot powFIONA GIRARDOT ered the Huskies OPRF senior to victory. Out of action since the second game of the season due to a broken right middle finger, the Wisconsin signee had a huge day at the plate, hitting for the cycle and driving in six runs, including a grand slam. “It felt great to be back out there and contribute to the team’s success. I missed playing with my teammates for the past

“It felt great to be back out there and contribute to the team’s success.”

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After missing multiple games with an injury, OPRF senior Fiona Girardot went 5-for-5 and hit for the cycle in a 18-9 win over Richards.

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