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April 25, 2018 Vol. 38, No. 40 ONE DOLLAR

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Madison St. ‘bend’ dead, but plan inches ahead

Mayor says condos, grocery store likely for north side of street

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

While plans to bend Madison Street to create a larger development site at Oak Park Avenue are likely dead, plans to bring a grocery store and condominiums to the village-owned site are nearing 100 percent, Oak Park Mayor Anan AbuTaleb said in an interview.

Abu-Taleb says behind-the-scenes negotiations with Jupiter Realty, which was chosen by the village board as the preferred developer for the site in 2016, and a number of grocery chains have ended the discussion of bending a portion of Madison Street. Both Jewel-Osco and Mariano’s had looked at the proposed bend site, Abu-Taleb said in November, but had ultimately passed.

The proposal, first unveiled in 2016, would have placed the anchor tenant grocery store on the south side of Madison Street and bent the roadway between Euclid and Wesley avenues to expand the parcel of land for the development.

See MADISON on page 15

The kids aren’t going anywhere

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Oak Park elementary students march to Scoville Park on April 20 during the National School Walkout, which fell on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine mass shooting. Story on page 12.

‘A civil and moral tragedy’

Oak Park resident arrested for traffic violation dies as a result of attempted suicide

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

A 24-year-old Oak Park man, whose family members say he was unlawfully arrested and detained twice by the Chi-

cago Police Department in 2016, died on April 18, after spending more than a year and a half on life support resulting from an attempted suicide in Cook County Jail.

Lisa Alcorn, the mother of Tyler Lumar, filed a lawsuit against the Cook

County Sheriff ’s Department and various law enforcement officials in 2017, arguing that her son, a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School, was arrested and held in violation of his 4th Amendment rights protecting him from unreasonable search and seizure.

Lumar was originally taken into cusSee LAWSUIT on page 15

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Oak Parker helps bring newborn to Senate floor

Dressed in a duckling onesie and dapper blazer (complying with the Senate dress code), Ms. Maile Pearl Bowlsbey made history last week as the first baby to enter the Senate chamber. Maile, daughter of Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, was allowed on the chamber floor thanks, in part, to a petition started by Oak Parker Rachel Pike Norton, who challenged a Senate rule that prohibited children less than a year old from entering sanctuary. Pike Norton said the rule was ridiculously outdated, sent a terrible signal to employers, and prevented Sen. Duckworth from casting votes and doing her job.

“In 230 years Senator Duckworth is the first senator to give birth while in office, and as an Illinois voter and mom of two adorable kids, including a newborn, it makes me so proud,” Pike-North wrote in her online petition, started April 10, the day after Maile was born.

“We urge you to make the Senate more welcoming to senators who are new

Ex-D90 supt. writes new book

Tyra Manning, former River Forest District 90 superintendent and Dominican University professor, is working on a second book Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life through Storytelling, which encourages readers to explore their mental health experiences and feelings through writing.

Manning’s first book. Where the Water Meets the Sand, was awarded the Independent Book Publisher’s 2017 Franklin Gold Award for Best Memoir and the Texas Association of Authors TYRA MANNING Award for Best AUTHOR Autobiography.

It tells the story of losing her husband, Larry, in the Vietnam War, and struggling to come to terms with the loss through depression, alcoholism and finally spiritual reconciliation.

For 12 years, Manning served as superintendent of K-8 education in D90.

She then went on to serve as an assistant professor of education and director of the master’s in teaching and teaching certification programs at Dominican

parents, by allowing these senators to take paid family leave and not be physically present for votes, and to bring their babies to the floor within the first year of the child’s life,” the petition reads.

Sponsored by the nonprofit Paid Leave for the United States, more than 20,000 people signed Pike Norton’s online petition, which was addressed to Senate Chairman Richard Shelby, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and all members of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. On April 18, the group unanimously approved a resolution that allows senators to bring their babies into the chamber.

Sen. Duckworth brought Maile to the chamber the next day.

“Yesterday’s rule change may only apply to the Senate, but I hope it can serve as a message that working families across America deserve family-friendly workplace policies,” Duckworth tweeted that day.

Nona Tepper

Photo by Maddie Blecha Photography

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Oak Parker Rachel Pike Norton (far left, with her family) started the petition challenging and overturning a U.S. Senate rule prohibiting children less than 1 year old from entering the chamber. Her efforts helped Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who is a new mom, bring her baby onto the Senate floor while she’s working.

University for three years. She retired from education administration in 2012, and has since gone on to become a motivational speaker and author.

The Kindle edition of Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling is priced at $9.95 on Amazon.com and will be available in early April 2019.

A price for the paperback edition is currently unavailable although it will also be released in early April of next year, according to Amazon.com.

Nona Tepper

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Photos by ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

The public was invited to the Oak Park Public Works Department on April 21 during the annual Earth Fest event to get a closer look at the “green” vehicles in the village’s fleet. More photos on page 16.

Beer Shop: ‘Let there be dogs’

It’s been a few months since the Village of Oak Park directed the dog-loving watering hole, Beer Shop, 1026 North Blvd., to temporarily end its practice of

allowing its four-legged friends into the establishment.

A resident complaint in January about mutts in the bar -- a village ordinance prohibits the practice -- triggered a review by the Oak Park Board of Health.

Beer Shop and its patrons will get

their day in court on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. The meeting had not taken place as of press time, but we’ll keep you posted on the puppy scandal.

Timothy Inklebarger

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Art Shows Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cheney Mansion: Celebrate young artists at the West Suburban Student Art Expo.

Fifteen participating districts, including Oak Park 97 and River Forest District 90. Leave Fan Mail for one of the 525 selected pieces of art work and see demos by Oak Park Art League (OPAL) artists. More: wscaeartist.weebly.com. 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park.

Through April 30, Dining Room, Oak Park Township Senior Services: The Oak Park Area Arts Council presents Howard McClain’s Retrospective. He started painting in a class at the Oak Park Arms and has been a choir director, organist and pianist for 50 years. Open Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 130 S. Oak Park Ave.

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BIG WEEK National Adopt a Shelter-Pet Day Sunday, April 29, 1 to 4 p.m., River Forest Public Library: Give a furry friend a forever home. Magnificent Mutts and Meows will bring animals looking for owners. 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest.

Folk Concert: Diana Jones

Sister Act Jr.

Community Health & Wellness Fair Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Cook YMCA: Come for fitness classes, health screenings, family activities, raffles, healthy snacks and more. Includes free blood pressure check by West Suburban Medical Center. Over 70 exhibitors. Free. Brought by the OP-RF Chamber of Commerce, Rush OP Hospital, the Wednesday Journal and others. More: oprfchamber.org/ health-wellness-fair. 255 S. Marion, Oak Park.

Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:30 and 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m., Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: A musical comedy presented by BRAVO: a disco diva witnesses a murder, goes into protective custody in a convent, uses her talents to inspire the choir, but blows her cover. Hear powerful gospel music, see outrageous dancing and experience a moving story. Through May 6. $10; $8, student/senior. Snackin’ with the Sisters Fundraiser, April 29, 12:30 to 2 p.m., includes lunch plus; special pricing. Tickets/info: bravoperformingarts.org, 708524-5621. 325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park.

Spring Music Festival Saturday, April 28, 7 to 10 p.m., Unity Temple: Hear a concert showcasing the members and friends of the congregation. Proceeds provide scholarships for three Chicago Public School students to use toward voice instruction. $15; $5, youth, 13 and under. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/ event/3374438 or at the door. Additional donations welcome. Questions: springmusic@unitytemple. org. 875 Lake St., Oak Park.

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Cox Auditorium, Fine Arts (J) Building, Triton College: See new works, 10-minute pieces written by Triton College students, faculty and artists from the surrounding community. Through May 6. $10; $5, students/staff/seniors. Purchase at door; no credit/debit cards. Inquire: 708-456-0300, x3506.

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Pop-Up Floral Art Sunday, April 29, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Small Meeting Room, Main Library: Chinese-American florist and Oak Parker I Li Hsiao presents flower displays with other local florists. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Monday, April 30, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Hear the American singer-songwriter perform. Free; hosted by the Friends of the Oak Park Public Library.

More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St.

Barbara Henry Poetry Reading Thursday, April 26, 7 to 9 p.m., River Forest Public Library: Celebrate National Poetry Month with a local author and poet. Bring two short personal poems or a poem of similar length written by your favorite poet to share. Children welcome; parents and grandparents may help them select a poem to join in. 735 Lathrop Ave.

Compass Rose Sextet Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Pleasant Home: Hear this “world folk and gypsy jazz” group’s original compositions influenced by Celtic, Brazilian, Moroccan, French music and more. $30; $25, members.

Tickets/more: pleasanthome.org. 217 Home Ave., Oak Park.

Chicago Paris Cabaret ConneXion Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m., Open Door Theater: Be transported to April in Paris in a cabaretstyle experience with three singers and a bassist. Sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council. $25, advance; $30, at door; $15, youth. Tickets/more: 708-386-5510, opendoortheater. 902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park.

19th Percy Julian Symposium Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oak Park & River Forest High School: Area high school students conduct original science or engineering research and present it using a competitive PowerPoint or a noncompetitive poster board presentation, observed by thirty judges. Brought by the Institute for Science Education and Technology. More: sites.google.com/site/percyjuliansymposium. 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park.

Monday Night Concert: Eric Schneider and Jeremy Kahn Monday, April 30, 7 p.m., Oak Park Arms: See Orchestra with Kahn, an Oak Parker and jazz and theater pit orchestra pianist, and Schneider, who plays saxophone and clarinet for studio work, concert performances and jazz festivals. Free. Questions: 708-386-4040. 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

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Owen Frankel, senior and ILMEA number-two ranked bass player in the Jazz Combo also plays tuba in the Wind Ensemble. He likes how jazz breaks down barriers because everyone is there for the music.

“As a bassist, I’m always improvising,” Owen said. “One of the most amazing feelings is being so keyed into other players. I got to the point that it just flows out of me.”

While the Swing Dance will have less improvising and more Big Band music, the goal is to entertain and get the crowd dancing. To assist, students will teach simple swing steps at the beginning and more advance swing steps midway through. ILMEA first-place-ranked Vocal Jazz tenor and senior Gabe Schonman will also sing a tune.

Listening to them play, cohesive, professional — surprising at times coming from such young music makers — the bonds formed on their jazz tour, all those early mornings together and being led by their director who “encourages and exposes them to experiences to get to the next level” are exuded through their music.

“I’m so lucky to be surrounded by serious musicians, not just that they are good, but that they want to get better, and they constantly work and we trust each other,” Noah said. “The best part of my day is playing with this group.”

Both Noah and Owen are attending the Oberlin Conservatory of Music to study jazz performance in the fall.

The Swing Dance is Friday, April 27, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Proceeds support scholarships for OPRF students attending jazz camps and the Nineteenth Century’s Scholarship Fund. $10; $5, students 18 and under. Tickets at the door. Inquire: 708-386-2729, info@nineteenthcentury.org. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

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By MICHELLE DYBAL o see some of the best jazz musicians in the state, fork over a cover charge, two-drink minimum and steep Chicago parking fees, right? Not the case if you go to the Fifth Annual Swing Dance at the Nineteenth Century Club on Friday where the Oak Park and River Forest High School’s award-winning jazz musicians and bands will perform an all-ages show, with the nominal entry fee going toward scholarships.

Playing in the Jazz Combo are 2018 Purdue Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist awardees Aaron Kaufman-Levine, a junior who plays saxophone; Charlie Reichert Powell, a junior and guitar player; and Noah Sherman, a senior who plays drum set. The combo, which consists of up to eight musicians, also placed first at Purdue. The larger, 26-person Jazz Ensemble placed second for Big Band.

“It’s not really about the awards,” said Anthony Svejda, OPRF director of bands. “It’s validating; this band is recognized. But it’s our annual jazz tour where we get out of the community like a real band and have gigs, clinics and then the competition.”

According to Svejda, these musicians are “continually motivated and pushed to challenge themselves.” When the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) All State Conference awards were announced this spring, Noah, Charlie, and Aaron swept the Jazz Improv category, first through third respectively. They submitted a tape, improvising together in the Jazz Combo.

“All of it is playing off one another,” said Charlie, who also ranked second in the state at ILMEA as jazz guitarist and received recognition in four composition categories.

“We’re playing a tune with a melody, following chords, sometimes disregarding that, but responsive. It’s a conversation, then Noah ‘says’ something. It’s small talk versus a deep conversation.”

Meeting daily during the “Zero Hour,” the period before school starts at 8 a.m., the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo students arrive early for this extra class. And that’s just the beginning.

Every day after school, when Charlie isn’t playing, rehearsing or listening to music, he’s working on compositions, even while walking his dogs. Some of the jazz students are in the prestigious Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) Jazz group. Others are in OPRF bands.

Noah, who ranked first in the state at ILMEA for drum set in Jazz Combo, also plays percussion in the OPRF Wind Ensemble.

Playing drums since fourth grade, he began jazz in middle school. He practices approximately 2.5 hours daily.

“It’s an expressive art form,” he said. “Another voice has opened up for me.”

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Austin reclaims a sacred space

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o back to the 1960s, and I do, Catholic girls in Oak Park and River Forest had two choices if their parents were determined to send them to a parochial high school, and mine did so choose.

One sister picked Siena High School at Washington and Central. The other went to Trinity in River Forest. Siena, no knock on either sister, I’ve got to live with these two, was seen as the more academically challenging.

Trinity, in that moment, had a rep as more of a social/finishing school. My Trinity sister did not go the finishing school route, choosing instead to sign up with the convent straight out of high school. She’ll have 50 years in next year. The Siena grad went on to college and then a career as a public school teacher.

A couple of weeks ago on the editorial page we wrote about what happened in the Austin neighborhood when racial change swept the West Side in the 1960s, into the early 1970s. Almost all the white people left in a rush. And many of the institutions that bound that neighborhood over the decades collapsed or decamped in short order.

Just 15 years after spending a reported $1 million on a striking glass-faced expansion of its building to house its peak in enrollment, Siena, with its 85 years of history, was gone, its building sold to the Chicago Public School system in 1973. Then CPS was gone within a year or two.

The Siena expansion included a 1,000-seat auditorium. I remember sitting twice in that auditorium trying to pick out my sister Mary from a seeming cast of thousands as they performed Oklahoma one year and Brigadoon the other.

I hadn’t been in that space again until a couple of years ago. Not many people had.

Over many decades and changing uses of the building, the auditorium wing of Siena had been mothballed, used for storage, a nesting place for birds.

But the trio of Austin born and focused nonprofits — Circle Urban Ministries, Catalyst Circle Rock School, and Rock of Our Salvation Church — which had melded into shared use of the venerable building had big plans for the space.

The past two years have been spent simplifying and clarifying the ownership of the property among the entities, stripping down the space while developing architectural plans for restoration and raising donations to launch the $4 million project.

Last Thursday morning was the groundbreaking as hundreds of Austin’s leaders, parents, church members, Oak Park supporters and the grade school’s Sistema Ravinia Orchestra — the largest AfricanAmerican elementary school orchestra in the nation, I’m told — gathered in the about-to-be-reborn auditorium.

It was an uplift and affirmation to each

person fortunate enough to have attended.

The orchestra is a wonder.

Now here’s a partnership. The Ravinia Festival has actively supported this school with 15 to 20 music teachers per week, $200,000 annually, for a decade.

And these kids get better each time I hear them perform.

There are the farmers from Kearney, Nebraska who have been coming every February for 35 years to continue to restore the building. Their early years were spent installing new plumbing after all the copper pipe was looted out of the basically abandoned building decades back. There were generous donors, the church pastor, the school principal.

And there was Lonni Kehrein, who with her late husband Glen, founded Circle Urban Ministries 45 years ago with a goal of fostering racial reconciliation in Austin. It was in 1995 that the two founded Circle Rock Prep School at Washington and Central.

Nineteen kindergarten kids, 18 black and a white kid from Africa, she said.

It has all grown, with rocks and tumbles in the path, from that start.

The auditorium, it was announced that morning, will be named the Kehrein Center for the Arts.

The West Side is blessed and it is littered with fabulous sanctuaries of century-old churches. But it is a rare thing to find a glorious auditorium. And, promise the trio of nonprofits, this auditorium is not just for them but for all of Austin. It is open for all manner of communitybuilding events from concerts to graduations to speakers.

Ambitiously — and why not be ambitious? — the new arts center will be finished this year. Maybe the school’s Christmas pageant on Dec. 6 will be the first performance on this stage since Brigadoon vanished into its Scottish mist. There are hints of a show-stopping, Broadway starfused benefit concert early in 2019. And, yes, the Sistema Ravinia orchestra will perform.

Building a community takes time.

Especially following the rupture of racial change that untethered Austin from its history a half-century back. But new and deep roots grow strong in this proud AfricanAmerican neighborhood.

DAN HALEY

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

OUT WITH THE OLD: Catalyst officials and other community leaders break ground, April 19, for the new performing arts center at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School in Austin.

Renderings courtesy of catalystschools.org

SOUND OFF!: The audience listens to a performance by the Sistema Ravinia Orchestra, the largest African American elementary school orchestra in the country, according to school officials.

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Questionable residency cases rising at OPRF

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A recent presentation to the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education by OPRF Principal Nathaniel Rouse revealed that 245 people were prohibited from enrolling at the high school during the 2017-18 school year after residency checks found that they did not live in the school district.

Rouse’s report showed that both the number of residency cases determined ineligible and the number of questionable cases that the district had to look into have risen markedly over the last five years.

Between the 2013-14 and 2017-18 school years, the number of questionable cases has increased by around 30 percent — from 853 to 1,102. During that same period, the number of cases declared ineligible increased by nearly 47 percent — from 167 to 245.

During an April 17 committee of the whole meeting where he presented the data, Rouse explained that most of the 245 individuals who were turned away from OPRF this school year were attempting to transfer from Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, Forest Park, Maywood, Berwyn and Bellwood.

In his report, Rouse explained that “it’s almost impossible” for the district to know the schools those students were registered

in when they were trying to enroll at OPRF. Questionable enrollment cases at OPRF last year came up during the residency verification period last June, when the district’s verification staff reviewed information that was submitted online and compared it to residency documentation that families provided.

The verification staff includes Jennifer Hoffman, OPRF’s assistant principal of student services; Gabriela Martinez, the registrar and residency coordinator; Toula Boznos, the registrar; and Frank Kennedy and Elizabeth Dickson, both district investigators.

Enrollment and residency verification applies to all incoming freshmen at OPRF, according to a letter the district sent to families on April 18. The residency verification process is “to help ensure that only students who legally reside within the district’s boundaries receive educational services funded by district tax dollars.”

This year, online residency verification for the 2018-19 school year runs from May 24 through June 26, district officials said.

“With the effective and experienced help of our team and additional clerical and [district investigators’] support, we were able to clear the majority of our families as well as identify potential cases that needed to be followed up,” Rouse stated in his report.

Rouse said enrollment issues are typically

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CASES INCREASING: A chart from OPRF Principal Nathaniel Rouse’s report on residency cases shows that questionable cases are piling up. prompted by a variety of red flags, including “expired leases with insufficient proofs of address or fraudulent proofs of residency,” claims of “live-in situations” that were ruled invalid after home visits, calls from landlords alerting the district that their tenants had moved out of the area and

returned mail, among other things.

Rouse said some strategies the verification staff use to determine residency include “follow-up phone calls with families, landlords and previous schools, public database checks, home visits, interviews and surveillances.”

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alking the dog has to be one of life’s greatest simple pleasures for both dog and owner. Sure, the die-hards walk their dogs all winter but let’s face it—it’s a lot easier to head out for a stroll once the temperature cracks 50 degrees. Aside from enjoying the warmer weather, you and your pooch can get a little exercise, explore new neighborhoods and meet others from your own species.

Still, while its simplicity may be its biggest draw, a walk isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Before you hit the streets, you need to make sure you and your dog have a basic understanding of dog-walking etiquette before you grab that leash.

Here are a few things that you should keep in mind as dog-walking season begins: • Don’t make assumptions about other dogs: Is there any phrase more annoying to the dog-walker than “Oh, don’t worry, he loves other dogs,” which is usually offered about 10 seconds before the unknown canine lunges at your obviously uncomfortable puppy?

Probably not. If you feel like your dog isn’t ready to socialize, too old to make new friends or in a particularly cantankerous mood, you have every right to say so. If a dog infringes on your dog’s space in an overly aggressive manner, pull your dog’s leash in tight and let the other dog’s owner know that your dog isn’t in the meetand-greet mood. Again, you wouldn’t let the neighborhood bully get in your toddler’s face and start pushing him around. He just wants to go down the slide, so don’t let an aggressive dog ruin your day. You can be polite and firm at

the same time and if the other owner takes offense and stomps away, well, that’s one less obstacle for your park-loving pooch to get around.

And it’s proper canine etiquette to let your dog—for lack of a better phrase—sniff butts. That’s how he or she gets to know other dogs. But if the initial meeting isn’t going well, pull back. Leash aggression is real: Dogs who are on leashes know that their movement is limited so they may be uncomfortable when an unfamiliar dog comes running at them. Once the owner starts pulling on the leash, they react accordingly, knowing that you’re upset.

Now, they want to protect you so in many cases, the situation only escalates.

Of course, the flipside to this is that you have to make sure you give other dog owners the same respect. Yes, your dog may be the sweetest Golden Retriever ever but that doesn’t mean he won’t find a reason to snap at the Labradoodle who was perfectly content smelling that fire hydrant before your dog came along.

• Trust your—and your dog’s—instincts: Is the hair on her neck standing up? Is he entering his low-growl mode? You know your dog better than anyone so react to his or her outward signs of annoyance. As stated previously, don’t dismiss your dog’s instinct to protect you, even the smallest breed. In your Pomeranian’s mind, that Irish Setter zipping across the park is likely headed straight for you. Of course she’s going to be aggressive toward an unwelcome guest.

It’s in her nature. And it’s one of the many things about her

IN THE DOG HOUSE with Jill Showalter

that you love.

• Leash your dog: It’s so easy and obvious yet so overlooked. There are numerous places you can let your dog roam freely—the forest preserve, the beach—but the sidewalk on your block or the path through the park aren’t the place for a free-walking dog. Yes, it’s impressive that you can walk 50 feet behind your German Shepherd but it won’t look so admirable if he takes off running after a rabbit, squirrel, leashed dog or the kid playing right field in diamond 3. Why set yourself up for unnecessary conflicts with neighbors, costly legal battles over injuries or the guilt of causing moments of sheer of terror to a child? Put your dog on a leash. It’s an easy solution. And choose your leash wisely. While extendable leashes seem like a great way to give your dog extra freedom, they provide little connection to the owner. It’s hard to pull back a suddenly-lunging dog if your 20 feet away. A nine-foot leash is best. You can control your dog and she still feels the exhilaration of independence. And teach your dog to heel. He should walk alongside you with his shoulders at your legs. You can work on this in your yard or by walking up and down the block.

It’s a lesson that will pay off in immeasurable ways through the years.

Dog-walking seems like a simple endeavor but what seems obvious to some isn’t always so obvious to others. Bottom line? Teach your dog to behave, read any outward signs of her discomfort and be cognizant of the temperment of other dogs. Your dog will be safe, you’ll be relaxed and that walk in the park will be just that: a walk in the park.

Jill Showalter owns Yuppie Puppy and Doggie Day Play in Oak Park. She has personally tended to more than 100,000 dogs since 2007 and has shared stories and advice with numerous dog owners.

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Takara moving to Forest Park Owner says she’s excited to join Madison Street business district

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Takara Beathea-Gudell will be moving her Oak Park-based clothing and accessories store to Forest Park in mid-June, a move inspired, in part, by her desire to find better dance partners.

“I’m happy to be part of a business district again. I think, for me, I’m more of a high-end fashion designer and I’m like an island over here” in the Oak Park Arts District, she said. “I’m not really dancing with anyone, so I need to partner with businesses that are right at my price point. I just think it makes a better shopping experience.”

The Takara store will open in the 800-square-foot space at 7502 Madison St., immediately adjacent to Madison Street Shoes and near MacDaddy Salon.

Originally from the St. Croix Virgin Islands, Beathea-Gudell started her career as a 19-year-old accessory designer in California, where she would buy large quantities of shells, sit on her porch in Pasadena and string them into earrings. She then sold them to passersby on the beach. Her seashell ear-

rings took off, area boutiques started stocking them and eventually Beathea-Gudell built a solid career as an accessory designer for such big-name department stores as Nordstrom, Joseph Magnin, Sears and more.

As Beathea- Gudell aged, her interest in fashion evolved into clothing, and she opened an Oak Park boutique in 1999, currently located at 140 Harrison St. “Takara was looking to expand her Harrison Street store and looked at multiple locations in Oak Park and, quite candidly, what she was looking for, what her requirement was in terms of size, condition of space, and location did not exist in Oak Park,” said David King, owner of the Oak Park-based David King & Associates real estate company and a Forest Park resident who represented Takara in the transaction. “She will make a fabulous addition to Madison Street.”

Beathea-Gudell said she designs most of the pieces herself, and said she’s now known for her playful use of fabrics like mesh, Neoprene, fleece and more. Her contour collection is currently made of recycled water bottles.

“But now that we’re going into the spring, I like to use metallic linens and gauze and cottons, I try to stick to a lot of natural fibers,” she said.

Her Forest Park store opening will coincide with the introduction of her new clothing line, which will feature a “crinkle collection” of intentionally wrinkled clothes

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ON THE MOVE: Takara is leaving Harrison Street in Oak Park’s Arts District and heading west. in new designs and shapes. Clothes run from extra-small to extra-extra-large sizes.

Beathea-Gudell is also known for designing individual pieces for customers with specific needs, like breast cancer survivors. At her new store, she will also launch a line of body care products, a new Takara fragrance, designer glasses frames and a “cute little Takara shoe that’s like a ballet slipper but re-

ally fabulous,” she said.

Beathea-Gudell is currently interviewing for a manager at the new store. Interested applicants should email shoptakara@gmail. com for more information.

“Opening stores is like a puzzle to me, I just love to put all the pieces together,” she said.

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Developers reveal plans for North Ave. Sears site Retail, apartments planned, construction work could start in 2019

By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

During 29th Ward Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s regular community meeting, held April 18 in Chicago’s Montclare neighborhood, residents got their first look at some possible plans that developers are considering for the site of the shuttered Sears, located at the intersection of North and Harlem Avenues.

Representatives with Seritage Growth Properties, the site’s owner, and Tucker Development, unveiled preliminary plans for the site that calls for transforming the existing building into mixed-use development, with retail on the first floor and loft-style apartments and town halls above it. The site would also feature a parking lot with more greenery.

Although preliminary, the developers’ presentation was meant to outline for residents possible development plans for the site and to solicit public input.

Seritage is a spin-off of Sears’ real estate holdings arm. The firm owns 250 of its former parent company’s stores in the Chicago

area and elsewhere, said Jeff Martin, Seritage’s vice president of development. When a store closes, Martin said, Seritage tries to figure out a way to redevelop the site.

Seritage selected to partner with Tucker Development, a firm based in Highland Park that develops commercial and mixeduse properties in Illinois and New Jersey, according to Tucker’s website.

Company CEO Richard Tucker and his son, Aaron Tucker, the company’s chief investment officer, were on hand to go into more detail about the plans. The younger Tucker emphasized that his company was committed to listening to the community all the way through.

“Being involved in the community is something we take a lot of pride in,” he said.

“We look forward to getting to know your community.”

The current plan calls for the developers to turn the first floor of the existing building into commercial space that will be able to host smaller retail and/or entertainment spaces. The remaining two floors will be turned into “loft-style” apartments. The developers did not reveal any specific busi-

nesses that might locate in the facility.

The developers could also build three more floors on top of the building, which would be turned into more modern-style apartments. Tucker Development is also considering building town homes along Wabansia Avenue.

The idea, developers said, is to create a separation between the homes to the north and the building’s parking lot. They also plan to add landscaping along the remaining portions of the parking lot. The Sears Auto Center on the Elmwood Park side of Harlem Avenue will be part of the development and will be converted into retail.

The older Tucker said that developers hope to break ground some time in 2019. He said that it may take up to two years to develop, construct and reopen the site.

“We truly believe that this will be a great project,” Richard Tucker said.

The developers said that they have already hired a traffic engineer to assess the project’s impact on traffic and indicated that they’ll work with the city and the Illinois Department of Transportation on any

traffic-related issues that may come up in the process.

Taliaferro said during the meeting that the development would be “a wonderful opportunity,” particularly in light of the recent wave of retail closures enveloping the country.

“Oftentimes, when a store goes out of business, it stays closed for a long time,” Taliaferro said. “It’s wonderful to have a group revitalizing this property [and putting] this community first.”

Judith Alexander, the chairwoman of The North Avenue District community group who also attended last week’s meeting, said that she was happy to see a mixed-use development.

She pointed out that an urban planning expert once told her that the North/Harlem intersection experiences a volume of commuter traffic — both with cars and public transportation — that rivals “mass transit stations.”

Alexander said that the former Sears site is “a large enough parcel that you can really establish a community.”

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Dominican students come out of shadows, into the light

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

More than a year into the presidency of Donald Trump, undocumented students at Dominican University in River Forest are still grappling with the fear of deportation. Some of those undocumented students confronted that fear head-on during an April 17 rally held inside the university’s social hall.

The demonstration, which was attended by at least 40 people, was billed as a “Coming Out of the Shadows” event — designed to explicitly signal to undocumented students at the college that it is OK to open up about their status and to fight against policies and laws that they consider unjust.

Andrea Aguilera, a junior who is also the president of the Dominican Immigrant Student Collective, which helped organize the rally, said she knows what that fear feels like.

“I have always been super-open about my undocumented status,” she said. “But when Trump came into office, I kind of shut myself down. I was no longer taking interviews from anyone and no longer wanted to disclose my information to anyone. I had a lot of fears.”

Fanny Lopez, a Title V project manager with Dominican, said that when she was a student at the university back in 2010, she felt alone as an undocumented student.

“I thought I was the only one,” Lopez recalled, during last week’s rally, adding that her natural inclination to live under the radar kept her silent about her fears.

“I grew up thinking that to survive as an undocumented person here I needed to be silent, submissive and invisible,” Lopez said, adding that she had valid reasons for why she could not be more politically active.

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OPENING UP: Andrea Aguilera, a junior at Dominican University, said during a rally on April 17 that the election of President Donald Trump has exacerbated fears among undocumented students. to demonstrations and meetings without a license. She also had homework to focus on.

“They were really valid excuses, but they were still excuses,” she said. “I was afraid of organizing and being vocal. I didn’t want to take the risk of being radical.”

Lopez said she became less fearful after attending a demonstration where a group of undocumented people spoke up publicly about their status without any apparent penalty. Her campus involvement gradually increased.

Eight years ago, she helped start the Injustice Fighting Task Force, a campus organization that works with faculty and staff to create systematic support services for undocumented students. The work may have helped prepare Lopez for what she does today.

Roughly 50 percent of Dominican’s student body is Hispanic. The university’s designation as a Hispanicserving institution entitles it to Title V federal funding.

As a Title V program manager, Lopez helps create various programs designed to assist students, particularly Latino students, through college.

Carlos Bonitez, a freshman at Dominican who immigrated with his family to the United States from Mexico City, also said fear among the college’s undocumented students has grown palpably since Trump’s election.

“I’ve never seen my mom so afraid in my life,” Bonitez said.

“There’s this hysteria in the community that ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is coming for you. That’s why people step back into the shadows — because of that hysteria.”

Aguilera said she has known undocumented students to outright lie about where they’re from in order to make people believe they’re American-born.

Erick Mendoza, a junior political science major who is also undocumented, said last week’s rally was also designed to send a signal to American citizens who may have certain preconceptions about undocumented immigrants.

“We want to create a consciousness within the community that we’re not here to threaten anybody’s values or to change anyone’s culture or way of thinking,” Mendoza said. “All we want is an opportunity to prove that we belong here, that we can contribute to this country just like anyone else.”

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Is OPRF’s south end obsolete?

Full or partial rebuild of athletic facilities on Imagine OPRF’s radar

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

At an April 16 community engagement session, the Imagine OPRF work group revealed a series of preliminary long-term facilities plans for Oak Park and River Forest High School — the most significant of which called for knocking down and rebuilding the south end of the high school, where most of the gym classes, athletics and extracurricular activities take place.

During the public meeting, which was held in the high school’s south cafeteria and was attended by around 125 people, Imagine OPRF members and architects with Perkins+Will presented three different options for each of three parts of the school’s campus: the academic core on the north end, the common facilities comprising the central part of the building and the south end where PE facilities are located.

According to the district website, each “of the concepts stands on its own; i.e., there isn’t an academic core concept that is meant to go with a particular common facilities concept or PE facilities concepts.”

Volunteers with the Imagine committee said that some parts of the south end of campus are beyond repair and in need of major renovations.

“The physical condition of some facilities in this part of the building is really poor,” said Imagine member Renee Bell.

Bell added that many areas on the south end of campus are not ADA-compliant and are “maze-like,” resulting in spaces that are not amenable to efficient, multi-use functionality.

Two of the options for the south end would entail a complete knockdown and rebuild of

that part of the campus while one option would include a relatively limited rebuild.

All three options would feature an elevator to improve the accessibility through all four levels of the building and a brand new indoor aquatics facility.

All three options available for the north end of the building would entail creating additional classroom and collaboration space from former library space and relocating the commercial kitchen to be adjacent to food services, loading facilities and the entryway, among other changes.

The three north end options also featured relocated and updated math and science classrooms. Imagine volunteers said that the plans call for locating science and math classrooms closer to each other, since the curricula for the subjects often overlap.

All three options available for the central part of the building would entail opening up parts of the building core to provide students with greater access to natural light and a library that is more centrally located, among other changes.

There were no cost estimates associated with any of the options, which are still preliminary. The District 200 school board created the 40-member Imagine OPRF work group in December 2016. The group is responsible for creating and presenting to the board a long-term facilities plan, which would include cost estimates, at some point later this year.

“At our next community conversation, we’ll be sharing potential facilities options that have been refined based on community feedback at our April 16 session,” according to the Imagine webpage.

The next two meetings will take place on Saturday, May 19, 9:30 a.m., and Monday, May 21, 7 p.m., inside of OPRF’s south cafeteria.

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A musical walk down memory lane

Oak Parker Robert K. Elder releases 8th book at School of Rock event

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Remember that time your heart got smashed into a million little pieces? Remember? Sure you do. It’s OK. You’ve moved on.

And remember the song that perfectly encapsulated that horrific moment in your life? Or the song that reminds you of your grandparents or the song you listened to after your first kiss?

In his new book – it’s a journal, actually – The Mixtape of My Life local author and journalist Robert K. Elder encourages readers to think back to the music ten for publications including that helped shape their lives.

Elder is holding a launch The New York Times, The Bosparty for the book on Sunday, ton Globe, Salon.com and The April 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Chicago Tribune. at School of Rock, 219 Lake Elder has also written often St. about Ernest Hemingway and The event will feature his ties to Oak Park. In 2017 Northwestern literature prohe published an article in the fessor Bill Savage, who will Paris Review on his discovery discuss the Chicago Cubs of Hemingway’s first romance, and music; music writer JaFrances Coates, a fellow OPRF nine Schaults, who will give ROBERT K. ELDER student. thoughts on Leonard Cohen; Author He said his newest book “enand writer Christine Wolf, who will discuss the band Sucourages people to write their pertramp. life story through their music collection.”

School of Rock students will perform The journal prompts readers to answer classic hits such as Queen’s “Fat Bottom questions such as, “Who is an artist or Girls” and Pearl Jam’s “Alive.” what is a song you can’t listen to anymore “It’s the cheapest form of time travel because of a past romance?” and “What and the easiest way to evoke memories,” song do you want played at your funeral Elder tells Wednesday Journal.

Elder, who recently was named presi- and why?”

More information about the book is dent and publisher of Blockchain News (www.the-blockchain.com), has written available at http://www.mixtapeofmylife. seven books on a range of topics including com/.

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Park District of Oak Park extends basketball hours

Several years ago, the Park District of Oak Park gradually took down basketball hoops from all of its outdoor basketball courts, only putting them up for two to three hours a day.

This was originally done in response to resident concerns about the kind of crowd the basketball courts attracted after hours.

But as the park district gathered resident input for a feasibility study, one of the comments it got was that Oak Parkers wanted

the basketball hoops to stay up for longer.

After studying the issue, park district Executive Director Jan Arnold decided to allow the hoops to stay up between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. while still having the staff take the hoops down at night.

According to the Arnold, basketball hoops have been installed at two outdoor courts – at Longfellow Park Stevenson Park and Barrie Park.

In an April 19 interview with Wednesday

Journal, Arnold said that the current policy was a direct result of residents’ comments.

“When we were doing a feasibility study, some community members said, ‘Why were you taking basketball courts?” she recalled.

Arnold, who became the director in August 2012, said that the removal of the hoops predated her tenure, so decided to investigate.

“My understanding is that, in the past, there’s been some concerns in regards to people [using them] on the off hours,” Ar-

nold said, adding that there were “incidents” a few years ago She and the other officials talked to the police, school officials and the village. Based on what they heard, they decided to start putting up hoops at 8 a.m. and leaving them up for the next 12 hours.

The new policy has been in place for the past two years, Arnold said. So far, there have been no issues.

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River Forest Park District releases strategic plan draft

By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners earlier this month voted unanimously to release the first draft of its strategic plan for the next three years.

The park board approved the plan with a few cosmetic changes and adding a passage about encouraging community and vegetable gardens. Once approved, the final plan will represent the park district priorities until 2022.

Residents can view the draft plan on the park district’s website at rfparks.com. The board expects to approve the final version of the plan in May. The plan was put together

with input from resident surveys, staff and the board.

The first goal is to expand “high quality programming and services,” including more adult continuing education programs, as well as team sports. It also calls for expanding fitness and wellness programs for all adults, including seniors.

The plan calls for using newly expanded River Forest Depot space to offer “adult cardio and endurance fitness programs.”

The park district plans to review trends and identify programs that might be popular and meet the needs of all residents.

Other strategies included adding more family and adult events, working with other local government agencies and community

organizations on programs and looking at ways to offer summer camps “outside the traditional weekday format.”

The second goal is to proactively manage parks and open spaces. That includes improving existing spaces using best practices as developed by park district, expanding development of natural areas adding more amenities to playgrounds, purchasing land as outlined in the current River Forest Park District Master Plan, and looking into the possibility of adding dog parks and picnic areas, complete with shelters.

The third goal is to get a facility – either buying an existing structure, sharing space with nearby park districts or building something from scratch -- where the park district

can hold indoor programs and activities.

The strategies specifically mention reaching out to the Park District of Oak Park and River Forest Community Center.

The fourth goal is to increase marketing in order to keep residents better informed.

Strategies include looking into ways to improve the park district website and social media outreach, working with the Village of River Forest to ensure its events are listed on the village’s calendar and develop branding that can be applied all across the board.

The fifth and sixths goals are to strengthen the district’s finances and foster employee and organizational excellence.

Village asks court to toss Keystone Montessori lawsuit

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

The village of River Forest recently filed a motion to throw out a lawsuit by a nonprofit private school, contending Keystone Montessori School’s complaint is untimely and that the school entered a voluntary, binding and rational agreement with the village to pay property taxes in November 1998.

Keystone filed its lawsuit against the village on March 6 in the Cook County Circuit Court, alleging River Forest officials said they would only approve the school’s zoning permit if Keystone agreed never to seek a property tax exemption. The lawsuit claims its agreement with the village contravenes public policy and constitutes unconstitutional condition, illegal contract zoning, illegal perpetual contract, and equal protection violation. The school is asking for reimbursement for attorneys’ fees, $1.1 million in property taxes they said they paid over two decades, and an end to its agreement with the village.

In the motion to dismiss, filed March 20

in the federal district court in the Northern District of Illinois, the village argues the school’s two federal complaints are subject to a two-year statute of limitations and its three contract claims are subject to a five-year statute of limitations. Therefore all of Keystone’s charges are untimely, the motion said.

If the court chooses not to throw out the case because of timeliness, the motion also asserted that charges should be thrown out because Keystone knowingly signed an agreement to contract away its rights. In the lawsuit, Keystone argues its agreement with the village violates the Illinois tax code, which states “all property of schools, not sold or leased or otherwise used with a view to profit, is exempt [from property taxes].”

The village motion contends, “While it is true that the Illinois property tax code regulates exemptions from property taxes in Illinois, the code does not provide that it is the public policy in Illinois to prohibit parties from contracting away their right to property tax exemptions. Instead the law provides that statutory rights, such as the right to property tax exemptions, can be knowingly

waived or contracted away.”

River Forest argues that Keystone had a right, and voluntarily agreed, to contract away its right to seek exemption from property taxes, according to the motion. It also argues that the village rationally sought to ask Keystone to waive its ability to seek property tax exemption, which explains why Keystone, of the three other private, nonprofit schools in River Forest, is the only one that pays property taxes.

River Forest is “disheartened by Keystone’s lawsuit, given our contractual relationship for the last 20 years and given that Keystone has chosen not to pay their property taxes, which shifts their property tax burden onto all of our residents and business owners in the village,” Village President Cathy Adduci said in a statement.

Keystone, 7401 North Ave., was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1994, and educates children from infancy to eighth grade, according to the lawsuit.

Over the years, the lawsuit states, Keystone made at least five formal requests to the village to reduce its tax burden. In a

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“The law provides that statutory rights, such as the right to property tax exemptions, can be knowingly waived or contracted away.”

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statement, the village noted it has assisted Keystone at least three times in issuing and refinancing $2.5 million in bonds for Keystone’s benefit by using the village’s tax-exempt government bonding authority.

In a statement, Keystone said it was “pleased that the judge has scheduled what we consider an expedited ruling for June 22.”

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Oak Park students remember Columbine shooting Julian students demonstrate against gun violence in Scoville Park

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Charlotte Blasi, 14, wasn’t born when, on April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered Columbine High School and began shooting.

On Friday, however, she and her fellow Julian Middle School students gathered in Scoville Park to remember the victims of that 19-year-old massacre by floating one balloon for each person, other than the two gunmen, who was killed back then — 12 students and one teacher in total. Klebold and Harris would commit suicide shortly after the shooting.

Blasi was among a group of around five 13and 14-year-old Julian students, all girls, who organized the Scoville Park rally — part of National School Walkouts planned in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14.

Blasi, along with student organizers like Elizabeth Cahill, 14, Maddie Sellars, 13, and Sonja Peters, 14, said that they wanted to build on the walkout that students at Julian planned on March 14.

“We really wanted to get more outreach,” Blasi said while holding a clipboard and helping volunteers setup the sound system.

This most recent demonstration, as with the one last month, began at 10 a.m.

For 13 minutes, participants stood silent as Blasi and other organizers, clad in orange shirts, floated orange balloons for those who were murdered at Columbine — those balloons symbols of tragedies that keep repeating themselves and of a new generation of students seemingly buoyed by that history, who have resolved to stop its repetition.

“After the Parkland shooting, we said, ‘You know, something has to be done,’” said Peters. “This is unacceptable and awful, and along with the regular gun violence in the

world, we can’t have this at our schools, we can’t have it anywhere.”

At least 200 people, most of them students, began filling up the park after 10:30 a.m.

They signed petitions that organizers said would be mailed to local lawmakers like state Sen. Don Harmon (38th), who shook hands and spoke with those in the crowd.

Last month, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed Harmon’s Gun Dealers Licensing Act, which passed the Illinois House of Representatives in February and was approved by the Senate last year. The bill, which Rauner said would have duplicated federal regulations, would have required gun dealers in the state to obtain licensing and made employees undergo training on how to identify illegal gun purchasers, among other requirements.

Lawmakers need to gather a three-fifth vote in the General Assembly in order to override the governor’s veto. At Friday’s rally, Harmon said the national walkout demonstrations “very well might” persuade some lawmakers to implement stricter gun laws at the state and federal level.

“But I think, more importantly, [the student demonstrations] will change the national conversation for generations to come,” Harmon said. “This is not a shortterm victory. This is a change in how we look at the world.”

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 board member Matt Baron, who owns a public relations firm in the village, was working as a freelance journalist when Columbine happened. He said that he contributed to a story about the shooting published in USA Today.

“What’s interesting is that 18 years after that, it feels like so little progress has been made,” Baron said. “It sounds trite, but these children are our future elected officials. The first 10 years of someone’s life has such an impact on the arc of their life. I just hope it doesn’t take a whole generation [for change to happen]. I hope that there’s enough people in power now for things to start to really change.”

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Three fires in three weeks in Oak Park

Fire officials still investigating fires in multi-unit buildings

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

April has been a busy month for the Oak Park Fire Department, extinguishing fires in three multi-unit buildings over the last three weeks – one of which resulted in a death.

The first fire took place on Easter Sunday morning, April 1, at a 10-unit condo building at 327 Wisconsin Ave. The call came in at 9 a.m. after residents smelled smoke and heard a loud bang from a second-floor unit.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim of the fire as resident Craig B. Wilson, 48, but the cause and manner of his death are still pending. The cause of the fire also is still under investigation, according to Oak Park Deputy Fire Chief Peter Pilafas.

One week later, on April 8, a fire broke out in a 27-unit apartment building in the 900 block of North Austin at 9:11 p.m. The Chicago, Oak Park and River Forest fire departments had that blaze under control in about 25 minutes, and no one was injured, according to Pilafas.

That fire started in the kitchen of the unit as a result of “unattended cooking materials,” Pilafas said. Smoke detectors were working in that building, which helped speed the evacuation, he noted.

The resident of that building was rescued via fire ladder from their third floor window and taken to a local hospital

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with non-life threatening injuries, Pilafas said.

Most recently, a fire broke out Tuesday morning, April 17, at about 7:30 a.m., in a third-floor unit of a 21-unit condo building at 423 N. Lombard Ave. Pilafas said the fire at that building is still under investigation, but fire investigators have determined that it originated between the ceiling and floor between the units.

The origin of that fire was “possibly electrical,” according to Pilafas.

Mark Scott, president of the condo association for the

North Lombard building, said in a telephone interview that most residents are back in their units, but a few families whose condos were damaged by what and smoke are still displaced.

Several of the units in that building are occupied by seniors who have elected to not yet return because of the smoke smell, Scott said.

He said the damage was confined to three units on the south side of the building, and ceilings and carpeting on the second-floor hallway have also been removed because of water damage, Scott said.

Scott said the owners have not yet been given an official explanation for the cause of the fire.

“It looks like it was in the wall of a unit,” he said.

He noted that: “Everyone made it out of the building fine; nobody was hurt and that’s the main thing, of course.”

Pilafas did not immediately have data available on the frequency of multi-unit building fires in Oak Park, but he added that it might seem like there are more just because of the number that have occurred over the last few weeks.

“I think in February there were no fires,” he said.

Pilafas said the fire department has implemented a new program called “Close to Home” where firefighters canvass the homes and multi-unit buildings in the area where a fire has occurred within 48 hours of the incident to distribute safety information on fire detectors and other fire prevention information.

“It brings awareness of situations that have happened on that block,” he said.

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Third teen arrested for April 14 carjacking

A male juvenile from Chicago was arrested in the 4700 block of Gladys in Chicago, at 5:01 p.m. on April 16, and charged with an armed carjacking that occurred on April 14 in the 900 block of South Elmwood in Oak Park.

In the April 14 incident, a white 2015 Acura rear-ended a gray 2013 Acura TSX. Two of four teenagers inside the 2015 Acura ordered the victim out of her car. When she exited the vehicle, the alleged offenders pushed her down and stole her purse, iPhone and other items. They then fled in both vehicles.

Two of the four suspects were apprehended on April 16 and charged with the carjacking, following a chase from North Riverside to Chicago’s West Side.

Man attacked, robbed on Washington Blvd.

An Oak Park man was beaten and robbed in the 1100 block of Washington Boulevard sometime around 9:15 p.m. on April 19.

Oak Park police reported that the man was walking eastbound when he was approached by three young men who struck him several times in the head. They reportedly removed his black-and-white Vans shoes and fled in an unknown direction.

The estimated loss is $60.

The three men were described as black and in their late teens and 20s. The first was about 5-foot-10 with a thin build and wearing a Gucci hat with a red-and-green stripe, a black Nike coat with white stripes and blue jeans. The second offender had an average build and wore a red coat. The third was 6-feet tall with an athletic build.

Theft ■A

Chicago man was the victim of theft on CTA bus in the 100 block of South Austin Boulevard at 11:55 a.m. on April 19. A man wearing a red jacket reportedly took the victim’s iPhone 8 from his hands and fled the bus eastbound on Madison with four or five other people.

The offender was described as a black male, 17 to 19 years old with a thin build, 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8, 150-160 pounds, with black braids and wearing a red jacket. No description was provided for the other men. The estimated loss is $1,000.

■ Someone stole the outdoor speakers from Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, 151 N. Oak Park Ave., sometime between 8 a.m. and 3:59 p.m. on April 19. The estimated loss is $1,000.

■ A rose gold iPhone 7 was stolen from a gym locker at Oak Park River Forest High

School, 201 Scoville Ave., at 2:15 p.m. on April 19. The estimated loss is $600.

■ A 2006 Nissan Altima that was reported stolen in Oak Park on April 12, 2018, was recovered by the Chicago Police Department in the 5500 block of West Race Avenue at 9:50 a.m. on April 18.

■ A 2001 Pontiac Montana reported stolen in Oak Park on March 14, 2018, was recovered by the Chicago Police Department in the 1800 block of North Mobile at 9:26 a.m. on April 18.

■ Justin Ward, 18, of the 5000 block of West Quincy in Chicago, was arrested in the 900 block of South Elmwood Avenue at 5:01 p.m. on April 16, and charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

■ A silver 2016 Dodge Dart that was stolen from Hertz, 629 W. Madison St., on April 9, 2018, was recovered by the Chicago Police Department in the 700 block of North Sacramento in Chicago at 9:44 a.m. on April 17.

■ The rear license plate was stolen from a vehicle in the 7000 block of West Roosevelt Road, sometime between 5 p.m. on April 15 and 8 a.m. on April 16. The estimated loss is $50.

Burglary A vehicle was burglarized in the 100 block

of Division Street sometime between 2 p.m. on April 15 and 8:20 a.m. on April 17.

The offender shattered the rear passenger side windows and rear window to gain entry and the stole a 10-inch television that was attached to the interior roof. The estimated loss is $4,000.

Criminal damage Someone shattered the front windshield of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of North Humphrey Avenue sometime between 8 p.m. on April 15 and 8:51 a.m. on April 16.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, April 12-19, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.

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Tyler Lumar’s tragedy from page 1 tody over a faulty arrest warrant for a traffic violation and, while in Cook County Jail, was arrested a second time for allegedly being in possession of narcotics. Lumar had been searched eight separate times prior to the drug-related arrest, and his lawyer, Eileen O’Connor, says video surveillance in the jail proves the drugs were not his.

Shortly after his second arrest, Lumar hanged himself in his jail cell. He was discovered by a correctional officer and hospitalized for more than a year and a half prior to his death.

Falsely arrested, denied bond Lumar first came in contact with Chicago police on Aug. 18, 2016, when he was denied medication at a West Side health clinic and began “yelling at the scene and refusing to leave,” according to the lawsuit.

O’Connor said in a telephone interview that Lumar, a black man, believed the doctor declined to prescribe the medication because of his race.

Police arrived at the scene and told Lumar to leave. He complied but shortly after the incident, Lumar was walking down the street when the same officers arrested him for an outstanding warrant out of Lee County for driving on a suspended license.

Lumar had set up a payment plan on the Lee County traffic violation charge, sending in $25 a month, but he had missed the June payment by less than a week. The lawsuit notes that Lumar had made timely payments on the traffic violation from May 2015 to May 2016.

He missed the June payment by five days.

Lumar made good on that outstanding payment on June 6, more than two months prior to his arrest, but the Lee County warrant was inexplicably never canceled.

He owed a remaining $24 of the $673 he owed Lee County at the time of his arrest.

Such traffic violation warrant arrests are a bondable offense, meaning that Lumar should have been able to pay $50 on the $500 bond to

MADISON A new plan from page 1 Abu-Taleb said the developer and the village are now planning to place a grocery store on the north side of Madison on the village-owned parking lot at the corner of Madison and Oak Park Avenue. The revised proposal would fold in the former Car-X Tire & Auto, 700 Madison St., which the village purchased last September for $1.3 million.

Under the new plan, Abu-Taleb said a twostory retail building would rise on the north-

be released from police custody. But the lawsuit claims that Chicago police concealed the fact that he could have bonded out of jail.

Lumar had $130 on his person at the time of his arrest, enough to pay the bond, but police told him that the traffic warrant was a nonbondable offense and he would have to remain in custody in the 11th District station, according to the lawsuit.

Alcorn’s lawsuit claims that Chicago police charged Lumar with a so-called Class Z nonbondable offense “even though [they] knew that the Lee County traffic warrant arose out of a Class A Misdemeanor charge.”

Chicago police intentionally, wrongfully detained Lumar for the traffic offense, the lawsuit claims.

Lumar also was deprived of his 14th Amendment rights, protecting him against racial discrimination, according to the lawsuit.

“Similarly situated white arrestees (those arrested in Cook County on out-of-county warrants) were not required to appear in bond court. Instead, similarly situated white arrestees who had the means to bond themselves out (either because they had the requisite monies on their persons or if another person provided the monies to bond themselves out) were allowed to bond themselves out directly from the Chicago Police Department lockups, including but not limited to the 11th District,” the lawsuit notes.

O’Connor states in the lawsuit “a widespread practice” within the Chicago Police Department of selectively enforcing an administrative order (GAO No. 2015-06) that prevents detainees arrested on intrastate warrants issued outside of Cook County from bonding out.

This selective enforcement is almost exclusively enforced “against non-white arrestees/pretrial detainees, including but not limited to African Americans and Hispanics,” according to the lawsuit.

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Tyler Lumar with his girlfriend, Casey Tencate, and their daughter.

While in police custody, Lumar suffered an asthma attack and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment.

He was searched for narcotics and contraband several times during the transfer and later returned to Cook County Jail and placed in a group lockup with 25 other prisoners.

At this point, Lumar had been searched as many as eight times for drugs since first being taken into custody, according to the lawsuit.

While sitting in Bullpen 23, video surveillance shows another detainee sitting next to Lumar remove a package from his shoe and stash it behind the bench upon which they were seated, according to the lawsuit. It was later revealed the package contained 12 individually wrapped packages of white rocks.

Lumar was later accused by a Cook County sheriff of being in possession of the drugs, even though he had been searched multiple times prior to the arrest.

The lawsuit claims the officer “wrongfully and knowingly falsified an incident report with the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office claiming that he recovered the contraband and/or narcotics from Tyler Lumar’s person while processing new pretrial detainees.”

The officer also allegedly indicated in the report that the incident was not captured by video surveillance, according to the lawsuit O’Connor said in a telephone interview that the claim is demonstrably false and the video surveillance clearly shows the package was discarded by another detainee and not found on Lumar.

She said a protective order prevents her from distributing the surveillance video outside of a court hearing. Police never formally charged him with possession of narcotics.

east corner of Madison and Oak Park Avenue. A major grocer would occupy the second floor of the structure, with an additional 25,000 square feet of ground-level retail.

The proposal also would incorporate the next block to the east, between Euclid and Wesley, a portion of the long-vacant FoleyRice car dealership. Jupiter Realty reportedly has control of that site. It is uncertain what might happen to the façade of the one-time Packard auto showroom which occupies half of that block. It could be demolished or preserved in some way.

The plan calls for construction of four levels of grocery store parking and five floors of condominiums on the site. The 40-plus condos

would price out at an average of $450,000. The nine-story structure would reach 115-feet in height. The grocery store and parking structure would be connected by a sky bridge, and Euclid Avenue would be closed off from Madison Street with a landscaped plaza/cul-de-sac.

“Madison Street is in need of development,” Abu-Taleb said in an interview with Trustee Bob Tucker, who also has been privy to the negotiations.

Abu-Taleb noted that that stretch of Madison now generates about $130,000 annually in property taxes. The development being negotiated would bring in a projected $50 million in property and sales tax revenue over a 20year period, he said. It is unclear what finan-

Arrested again in lockup

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The day Lumar was accused of narcotics possession, he attempted to hang himself in his jail cell, an event that never should have been possible because police are required to check inmates every 15 minutes.

But that didn’t happen, according to the lawsuit.

O’Connor states that detention aides falsified reports on Aug. 19, to show they did visually check the jail cells every 15 minutes, although Lumar was discovered only after another detainee called them over.

The lawsuit notes that officers “heard loud audible banging noises at Lumar’s cell, yet failed to respond, even though they knew Lumar was a danger to himself and that the banging was the sound of Lumar inflicting injury upon himself.”

Officers failed to “take the appropriate steps to protect him, including failing to monitor and supervise him,” the lawsuit claims.

A tragedy based on race O’Connor told Wednesday Journal that Lumar was discriminated against because of his race.

She said law enforcement officials across the board failed to step in and acknowledge that Lumar never should have been arrested and detained for a faulty warrant based on a traffic violation. They should have known he could have bonded out of police custody; they should have known the drugs weren’t his; they should have known he was a risk to himself, O’Connor said.

“I think you can sum this up as a civil and moral tragedy,” O’Connor said. “He was denied his 4th Amendment right to be free from unlawful arrest.”

O’Connor reiterated the role Lumar’s race played in how he was treated by police.

“Everyone knew this was a traffic citation,” she said. “I believe he was unlawfully held based on his race.”

Lumar’s mother is suing for punitive and compensatory damages — while hospitalized, Lumar racked up more than $2 million in medical bills — and attorneys’ fees.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

cial incentives the developer or primary tenants would seek in final discussions.

“This is all about making no small plans,” Tucker said.

The two officials said the village could use money from the Madison Street Tax Increment Finance District to underwrite direct village costs or incentives but the Madison Street TIF expires at the end of 2018. The TIF district could be extended another 12 years, but that would require the approval of the other taxing bodies including the school districts, township and park district.

Abu-Taleb said extending the TIF would be a valuable tool in advancing the project.

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Students come up with alcohol-free post-prom ideas during a HYPE Program meeting before class at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Prom and parental permissiveness

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rom night. Fancy clothes and limos. Dinner and dancing. An evening that could stretch into a weekend at “the lake house.”

In recent years, one popular Oak Park and River Forest High School prom tradition is to spend the weekend in Indiana or Michigan at someone’s vacation home or rental --where it’s almost certain there will be alcohol.

Prom and alcohol go together almost like a corsage and boutonniere.

According to a widely quoted survey

by AAA, some 41 percent of teens admitted that it was “highly likely” that they or a friend would use drugs or alcohol on prom night. And approximately 53 percent who admitted to drinking during or after the prom said they consumed four or more alcoholic beverages.

Given those statistics, school districts all over the country and including OPRF now issue warnings and tips for students and parents on how to have “a safe prom.”

Why parents? Because parents wittingly and unwittingly enable the drinking. This comes backed by young peo-

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ple themselves.

Local youth have shared in interviews with those working to reduce underage drinking that they know parents who host underage drinking parties and parents who are willing to purchase alcohol for parties. Youth also have shared that a lot of parties are BYOB and parents know they are happening but choose to look the other way.

“Adults in the community are somewhat permissive,” said Kelly O’Connor, prevention outreach coordinator for Oak Park Township, citing information gathered in interviews and through

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Shared experience, blunt warnings

OPRF students teach real life lessons to peers

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n this Thursday morning, the freshman in Mr. Campbell’s health class are getting a lesson on “The Blunt Truth,” but he won’t be teaching it. Instead, two seniors, Abby Sacks and Carolyn Santos, are at the front of the class.

The health class is on its drug and alcohol unit for the semester, and Abby and Carolyn are here to do a workshop on the straight facts about marijuana use for the some 27 students. The teens know their stuff and are well prepared to not only give these freshman solid information but confidently answer their questions.

They are members of OPRF’s Healthy Youth Peer Educators program, started two years ago by Ginger Colamussi, the school’s social work and prevention and wellness coordinator. HYPE students teach workshops in various classes throughout the year.

“When I developed HYPE, I modeled it after peer educator programs that are common at colleges and universities,” Colamussi said. “Having a peer educator program is unique at the high school level and is a powerful opportunity for our students to hear directly from their peers about the importance of making healthy choices that can positively impact their lives.”

Students training students has unparalleled appeal because it’s effective.

Students look through fliers, during a HYPE program meeting before class at Oak Park and River Forest High School. (ALEXA ROGALS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) While Kevin Campbell could have easily taught the unit, Abby and Carolyn bring something many adults can’t: common experiences.

After getting lots of requests from teachers to come into class and give presentations, Colamussi felt that students were already spending all day listening to their teachers talk about topics and having other adults come in and give them information. “So I thought it might be more powerful for students to hear that information from their peers, from other students who are actually going through what they’re going through, living those same experiences and could effectively speak to how they’re are making healthy and positive choices in their lives,” she said.

That is exactly what motivated Carolyn. “I joined (HYPE) because I’ve been a part of a lot of bad happenings with my friends,” she said, “whether though sexual assault, rapes, drug abuse, depression, domestic violence -- the whole rainbow of it. Doing this meant

“Being in this program and knowing what I know about the negative effects has definitely helped me to say, “No, I don’t want to because I have heard and learned about what [substances] could do to me and how bad it could be.”

— Monica Bradford, sophomore, HYPE member that I would be able to tell people the signs that they can find that they’re not doing OK and where they can go to get the help they need.”

Abby tells the freshman that there is “a lot of misinformation about the effects of marijuana.”

And that’s the reason, Abby and Carolyn are here — to deliver “the blunt truth.”

They present the lesson in the form of a game.

Carolyn and Abby go over the rules and ask the class to divide into teams and select animal names for them.

After some chatter, students toss out the names they’ve chosen: Penguin, Sharks, Octopus, FSM Flying Spaghetti Monster, Dolphins and Monkey.

First question: “THC, the main active chemical in marijuana, affects the brain by: a. Coating specific parts of the skull b. Binding to specific receptors in the brain c. Shutting down specific parts of the brain.”

The correct answer is b.

Sometimes when answers are revealed, Carolyn or Abby shared additional information, showing their command of the subject. At one point, Carolyn goes into depth on explaining the effects of marijuana.

Following some answers, students ask questions. At one point, a male

student tries to counter the amounts of harmful chemicals used in vaping, a trend among high school students that involves inhaling and exhaling an aerosol, often referred to as vapor, produced by an e-cigarette or similar device.

The game goes on for most of the class period. Octopus team wins with 36 points and wins the prize, candy.

Abby thanks the freshman for being, for the most part, “attentive.”

Abby and Carolyn are pleased with the outcome and in their ability to impart important, and potentially life-saving, information. “Now that I know a lot more, I feel way more comfortable answering questions,” Carolyn said.

The full HYPE membership is currently 20 students, ranging from sophomore to seniors, and students must apply, get recommendations, interview and get accepted into the program, Colamussi said. She is open to having more students involved, around 25-30 “to make sure everyone gets quality training.”

HYPE students find ways to connect with peers

By the end of this school year, HYPE students will have presented 105 workshops in various classes at OPRF. Currently HYPE has three workshops that peer educators are trained to present: “Husky Strong” teaches four key healthy habits for physical, mental, and social well-being; “The Blunt Truth” teaches the physical, mental, and social effects of marijuana use; and “Friends Helping Friends” teaches a five-step process to intervene and help a friend with a mental health challenge, substance use,

or unhealthy dating relationship.

Last October, HYPE organized and led The Sticker Shock Project, a community awareness project aimed at reducing underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol. Leading up to homecoming weekend last fall, HYPE collaborated with Oak Park Township to create and place stickers on over 1,000 bottles and cases of alcohol in two busy grocery stores in Oak Park and River Forest to remind adults that “it is illegal to provide alcohol to a person

under 21.” The stickers also encouraged adults “to keep OPRF teens healthy and alcohol-free.”

HYPE also sponsors weeklong activities to raise awareness about the risks of drug and alcohol use. Red Ribbon Week activities included handing out red ribbons, collecting pledges to make healthy choices, hosting a healthy selfie contest, running a “Get the WHEEL Facts” trivia game, and sponsoring a community fundraiser.

“We did Red Ribbon Week, a drug and alcohol awareness week” held in October, said Monica Bradford, a sophomore member.

“We had games and trivia during lunch period so that people could win things while also educating themselves about the health risks of alcohol and drugs.”

HYPE students are planning a De-Stress Fest in May to promote healthy ways to manage stress during finals.

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PROM continued from page 1 the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). Administered in schools biennially, IYS is a self-reported survey that gathers information about a variety of health and social indicators including substance use patterns and attitudes of youth throughout the state.

O’Connor said in the survey, “kids would say [there is] easy access to alcohol in their own home or another person’s house; maybe being at a party and parents providing or maybe knowing alcohol is going to be there and not doing anything about it.

There was somewhat of a permissive attitude, maybe it was letting the kids drink every now and then in their own home.”

In the 2016 Illinois Youth Survey, the latest available, 45 percent of Oak Park and River Forest seniors perceive that most adults in their neighborhood think it is acceptable for kids their age to use alcohol, a number that is consistently above state norms. The survey also revealed that 38 percent of Oak Park and River Forest eighththrough 12th-graders who had consumed alcohol within the past month reported getting it from their parents.

And it is not uncommon for parents, perhaps acquiescing to their teens’ expectations, to provide prom-goers with access to alcohol.

In an interview with an Oak Park mom of two OPRF graduates, who did not want to be identified, she spoke firsthand about parental permissiveness around prom. She recalled a conversation she had a few years back with parents who had rented a house in Indiana for “prom weekend.” The parents indicated that alcohol would be available at the house and they were looking for other parents chaperone. They told this mom, “You just need to be there in case someone needs to go to the emergency room.”

The mom was taken aback by this attitude. She told the parents that she would chaperone, “but there would be no alcohol” under her watch. Some parents, she said, know that “their kids had been drinking all school year.” Prom was just another chance to drink, so parents might as well acknowledge it.

“The get-real parents” have come to see prom as an opportunity to let their kids know they’re aware of teen culture, said Aimee Bates, program coordinator for the Oak Park and River Forest Workgroup for Positive Youth Development (PYD), which oversees an initiative to reduce alcohol consumption among minors. “It doesn’t

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mean that they’re bad parents, but they’re more focused on -- regardless of whether they set a rule for alcohol or drugs -- the fact that [their] kids are going to do it anyway. So they focus on the risk management part.”

Still, there are parents who may not be aware of the social hosting laws on the books in both villages, Bates said.

Oak Park’s social hosting ordinance states “It is unlawful for any person to host an event or gathering when the host knows or should reasonably know that an underage person: 1). Is consuming or will consume any alcoholic beverage or illicit drugs; or 2).

Possesses any alcoholic beverage or illicit drug with the intent to consume

it; and 3). The host fails or has failed to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption by the underage person.”

The law further says that it is “also unlawful for any person to fail to take reasonable steps to prevent possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs by an underage person at an event or gathering held at his or her residence or premises.”

River Forest’s social hosting law has similar language.

While OPRF isn’t taking drastic steps such as holding proms on school nights and requiring next-day attendance as one upstate New York school decided to do several years ago, it

has put together a nine-page prom packet. One page has specific tips for parents. One states, “Never allow underage drinking on your property.”

And last week, about a month before prom, the high school cosponsored a “Safe and Sober Prom” discussion at Live Café on Oak Park Avenue. A small group of parents, some with seniors at OPRF and others whose children have graduated, came out.

“The lake house” question came up, said Barb Hickey, a member of both PYD and the District 90 River Forest Elementary school board. “It’s not a popular stand to take to say [to prom-goers], ‘You’re not going to the lake house.’”

When you consider “boys and girls and overnight. What can possibly go wrong?” she asked, somewhat rhetorically.

A big concern expressed during the discussion centered on post prom activities, Hickey said. “What we wanted to do was offer a chance for people to talk candidly about some of the challenges involved with the prom,” especially related to alcohol.

What Hickey said she would tell her own kids, now adults, “I do trust you, but I don’t trust the situation.”

Quite a few OPRF parents may find themselves saying that, too, as the lure of “the lake house” beckons again this year.

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Survey says: Our teens drink more than most Some progress, some setbacks in response

By CASSANDRA WEST Contributing Reporter

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nderage drinking rates in Oak Park and River Forest are improving in some areas, according to Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) data. For instance, the “past 30-day” underage drinking rates for 8th graders fell from 19 percent in 2012 to 10 percent in 2016.

The percentage of high school sophomores who report obtaining alcohol at a retail source, however, grew worse from 2014 to 2016, going from 9 percent to 11 percent. The rates at which high school seniors are obtaining alcohol from a retail source was 14 percent higher than that of the 2014 state average.

These statistics made it clear that the two communities have an ongoing problem with underage drinking. To address it, the Oak Park River Forest Workgroup for Positive Youth

Development (PYD) formed as a coalition made up of more than 40 parents, educators, law enforcement officials and other youth-focused organizations, including Success of All Youth.

In March 2015, PYD was awarded a five-year grant from the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention based on Oak Park and River Forest being identified as communities with higher rates of underage drinking compared to the rest of the state.

The Illinois Department of Human Services administers the grant.

PYD uses the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a five-step process for preventing substance use and misuse.

Aimee Bates came on board last October to coordinate SPF for the workgroup, which has devised several strategies to combat attitudes toward underage drinking. She is working on implementing compliance checks

STUDENTS FIND THEIR REASON: Aimee Bates, SPF-PSF program coordinator, Barbara Hickey and Kelly O’Connor, FACE-IT coordinator, hold up a sign to help reduce underage drinking, outside of Oak Park Township. (ALEXA ROGALS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER) by partnering with the police departments in both villages and educating local businesses. “All we want them to do is card, effectively ID youth,” Bates said. “Youth are telling us in focus groups and surveys that they’re not being carded.”

Any business that holds or sells al-

cohol should be trained to encourage responsible and legal alcohol sales and service, said Bates.

The workshop also launched two ongoing media campaigns, aimed at youth and parents that carry messages such as “Keep OPRF teens healthy & alcohol free” and “When you’re

drinking, you’re not thinking.”

The workgroup also offers a multiweek program called FACE-IT, which stands for Families Acting Collaboratively to Educate and Involve Teens.

Parent(s) and youth attend together and can be referred for five, eight or 12 weeks of programming.

For Danny, alcohol was early path to addiction ‘I was lost. Drugs and alcohol kept me lost’

By CASSANDRA WEST Contributing Reporter

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he road to recovery from addiction isn’t always straight or smooth. It can be a long one.

Danny believes he will be on it the rest of his life.

It has been a year since he became sober, he said over coffee on a recent late Sunday afternoon. “I’ve owned and accepted who I am. My first drink was when I was 15. I didn’t have any idea that I had the desire or mental obsession to drink more and more.”

His drinking started when he

found there was easy access to beer at family parties. He would sneak some and put it under his bed for later. In the beginning, it was only a few beers. The drinking helped his “inhibitions go away,” he said.

Now 24, Danny looks back and realizes what he didn’t know about himself at 15. “I don’t think I was aware of the anxiety and self-esteem and insecurities I had. I definitely had them, but I only realized that later on.”

By his sophomore year at OPRF, Danny had moved on from beer.

That’s when he started “smoking weed.” It was easy to obtain. “Weed is everywhere,” he said. “That’s defi-

nitely something you can easily find.”

By junior year, he was selling it.

The weed, he said, started affecting his school work. “More often than not, I was high.”

His mom caught on, discovering a couple of ounces of marijuana and “a bunch of money” in his backpack.

In time Danny went on to use harder substances, a whole gamut: vodka, pain pills, Xanax. In plain terms, he had an addiction problem. And it was a serious one.

There’s a lot more to Danny’s saga, but suffice it to say that it illustrates what many who study issues around substance abuse know too well: Alco-

hol is the real gateway drug.

“Alcohol was the most widely used substance among respondents, initiated earliest, and also the first substance most commonly used in the progression of substance use,” concluded researchers from Texas A&M and the University of Florida who examined data from 2,800 U.S. high school seniors for an annual federal survey of teen drug use in 2016.

In Danny’s case, alcohol initiated his nine-year struggle. “In a nutshell,” he said, “I was lost for a long time and drugs and alcohol kept me lost.”

Then in February 2017, after having sought help from other institu-

tions like Hazelden in Minnesota, Danny found his way to The Way Back Inn, a Maywood-based rehabilitation center with a primary focus on substance abuse treatment.

“What Way Back Inn did was provide me an environment where I would be held accountable. I’d be drug tested. I’d be held accountable.”

The help he has gotten has given him confidence, too, that he can help others.

Of the recovery program, he said, “It’s an opportunity to learn, be honest and to help others, which in turn helps myself.”

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he mid-19th-century Hallett & Cumston square grand piano, sitting in the parlor of the 1890 Ernest Hemingway birthplace home, previously no more than a decoration, is finally tuned.

And the house is likewise coming to life with programs inspired by Hemingway himself, beginning with Friday @ Hemingway’s, a monthly event where community members and Ernest Hemingway Foundation members will gather to enjoy the arts, items from the library archives and a drink.

At this month’s inaugural event, OPRF High School graduate and Civic Orchestra of Chicago violinist Cara Schlecker played while her fiancé Christian Ketter accompanied her on piano.

“Hemingway was someone who enjoyed other arts, visual and otherwise,” said Keith Strom, Ernest Hemingway Foundation’s new executive director. “Instead of just coming to the house for a tour, and talking about the past, let’s bring it into the present and showcase local artists. The more people we bring in, the more we keep his message alive.”

Incorporated in 1983, the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park consists of the restored Victorian birthplace home, which hosts tours for 8,000 visitors annually, including many international visitors.

The foundation previously had a museum, just to the south on Oak Park Avenue, which closed in October. Many archival items went to the Oak Park Public Library and are housed in the Special Collections section, such as artwork by Ernest’s sister, Marcelline Sanford, and his mother, Grace Hall.

According to Library Archivist Emily Reiher, they received all the “original historic items” from the Hemingway Museum.

This swelled the collection acquired from Sanford’s children, which includes items from the Hemingway family’s time in Oak Park — Grace Hall’s music programs, costumes and compositions; family photos and Ernest and Marcelline’s school papers.

Through grants, 350 items are digitized and many more are inventoried online.

The foundation’s social events are expanding as well — with a twist.

“We can diversify and become more relevant to the community and then make this a benefit to the membership as well,” Strom said.

The Hemingway Foundation Gala, on May 19, takes place at the Oak Park Public Main Library, with jazz by the Lakeside Pride Orchestra. Event proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund, which benefits a junior at OPRF who

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New this year will be a guest author, Paula McLain, who wrote The Paris Wife, a work of historical fiction about the relationship between Ernest Hemingway and first wife Hadley Richardson. McLain’s new book, Love and Ruin, is about third wife Martha Gelhorn.

“This is going to be her Chicago appearance on her book tour,” Strom said. “She’ll give a short talk and a book signing. Her new book will be included in the ticket price.”

Other new events are a golf outing in August to raise more funds for high school scholarships and a tennis outing in September.

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Cameron Gearen, of Oak Park, is beginning her second year as Writer-in-Residence and she will be hosting two college essay seminars this summer, another new offering at the foundation.

The member book club has been resurrected, dubbed the Hemingway’s Ernest Book Club. Led by a board member or author, it meets quarterly to discuss a Hemingway book.

If many of these events seem strategically executed, it is due to the experience of the new director, who began in October. Strom’s background is in global meeting management, which allowed him to travel the world for the last 30 years. Having planned events at such locales as the Louvre and the Vatican, he was ready to spend time closer to his family and Oak Park home of 22 years and move to the nonprofit sector.

Looking toward the future, a Hemingway Writing and Learning Center is in the works, with plans to build an estimated $1.2 million building in the backyard of the birthplace home in the next three to four years, according to Strom. It will include a bookstore, exhibit space, courtyard and event space that can be used as a creative writing lab.

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One significant stride would be knowing the facts about the harm caused by alcohol consumption, especially in the emerging adolescent brain.

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An overly permissive attitude among adults is clearly part of the problem, according to IYS results as well as feedback from focus groups organized by PYD. “Our youth say that many parents and other grown-ups are either providing access to alcohol, or are turning a blind eye to it,” said Kelly O’Connor, Oak Park Township Prevention Outreach Coordinator. “That’s not doing teens any favors. The longer our youth delay the onset of alcohol use, the better their chances for leading a healthy, productive life free of addiction and other issues related to alcohol.”

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When asked what motivates her, Dr. Bender first cites three things, the love and support of her husband who never once questioned leaving the financial security of Dr. Jenkins’ large practice for the relative unknown of starting out on her own. Second, she credits her two young daughters and her desire to have them see that goals can be achieved with a dream along with focus and hard work. But lastly she credits the years she spent figure skating as building the foundation entirely upon which her work ethic is based. The best part of her job is seeing patients returning pain free for their follow up appointments—knowing she has provided the care that made such a positive impact in another person’s life.

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n Sunday, May 6 the Oak Park River Forest Historical Society holds its 15th annual housewalk, the Tales our Houses Tell. This year, the stories focus on a neighborhood in north Oak Park developed during the 1920s and 1930s. This pocket of Oak Park is new to the historical society’s walk, and members are excited about the opportunity to explore the new neighborhood.

“We discovered this great group of houses kind of by accident when some of our members and [historical society director] Frank Lipo suggested that we look here because this area hasn’t been done by us,” said Mary Boyaris, chairwoman of the walk. “We have six different houses in six very different styles. All of them were built in the 1920s and all have a Scandinavian connection.”

Historical Society member Kurt Etchingham researched three of this year’s homes, two in the 900 block of Fair Oaks Avenue and one in the 1200 block of North Elmwood Avenue. He remarks that the housing development in this part of Oak Park represents a booming period in the village.

“The houses reflect the incredibly rapid growth of north west Oak Park in the 1920s,” Etchingham said. “There was an actual farm in this area until 1922. There was a huge population boom, with the population increasing roughly 50 percent in 10 years.

More people lived in Oak Park in the 1930s than live here today.”

In 1920, the 900 block of Fair Oaks Avenue had just two homes, but by 1926 the block was full.

Etchingham says that many of the homes were developed by Carl Gundersen, a developer from Norway. Also active in the area was architect George (formerly Gustav) Pearson who designed over 200 homes in Oak Park during this period and licensed the designs and plans for use, creating many houses with look-alikes on other blocks.

One of the Fair Oaks homes researched

by Etchingham has interesting connections to Chicago corporations. The first owners of the home were Horace and Julia Wright, who moved to the area from Tennessee when Horace took a job at the Chicago Flexible Shaft company, which produced equipment for shearing sheep.

After a 10-year stint in Australia, Horace was named president of the company in 1935. He changed the name and direction of the company and created Sunbeam Ap-

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STYLE REVIVAL: Three homes on this year’s housewalk, including the one above, on East Avenue, were designed by architect Charles Kristen, who worked in a variety of residential styles, including Tudor, Italianate and Romanesque. pliance Company, which became one of the major manufacturers of home appliances in the world.

The second owner of the home, Adolph Pifko was an engineer for the Campbell Soup Company plant in Chicago and later became vice president of the plant. Later owners included a superintendent of Oak Park and River Forest High School and the

dean of the Loyola University Law School.

Etchingham pointed out the variety of styles of homes that were built in the 1920s in this area -- from arts and crafts, to Colonial revival to bungalows with Italian Renaissance details. He noted that the architects and developers worked in a large array of styles. “Most of the architects were designing affordable, middle- to upper

middle-class homes of really nice quality,” Etchingham said. “They’re not mansions, but they’re livable.”

Historical society researcher Peggy Sinko has researched previous walks but was unfamiliar with the history of this area of Oak Park.

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

Beautifully updated 3 br home in Hillside. Updated kit. Rec rm in bsmt.

Huge back yard.

Beautiful 4 br, 1.5 ba house located in nice area near park, transportation & expressways.

Lovely, sunny 1 br vintage condo w/ updated kitchen and bath. Near Blue Line, shopping.

1 br condo facing west in wellmaintained building. Overlooks nicely landscaped courtyard.

Oak Park | 6/7 | $2,150,000 509 N Oak Park Avenue

Oak Park | 2/3 | $379,000 1126 Schneider Avenue

Westchester | 5/3 | $239,000 1104 Hull Avenue

Westchester | 2/2 | $215,000 10650 W Cermak Road 1W

Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $166,000 2146 N 72nd Court 1

Forest Park | 1/1 | $82,900 850 Des Plaines Avenue 101

Historically significant and considered the gem of Oak Park! 6 br, 5+ ba. 4-car garage.

Light, bright, contemporary end unit w/new updates near downtown Oak Park! 2 br, 2.5 ba.

Spacious 5 br, 2.5 ba home in Westchester. Living rm w/wbfp. Lrg bay window. 2.5-car gar.

2 br, 2 ba unit in a nice location. Don’t miss this opportunity to own!

Beautiful 2 br, 2 ba. Totally updated condo in Elmwood Park. In-unit laundry. Hdwd flrs.

Wonderful move-in ready condo in the heart of Forest Park. Sliders to patio. Central loc!

Oak Park | 6/6 | $1,950,000 417 N Kenilworth Avenue

River Forest | 2/1 | $335,000 32 Ashland Avenue

Oak Park | 5/3 | $225,000 622 S Taylor Avenue

Elmwood Park | 2/2 | $199,900 2545 N 72nd Court 4

River Forest | 2/1 | $119,000 7212 Oak Avenue 4SE

Berwyn | 2/1 | $75,000 2248 Oak Park Ave 1W

Simpson Dunlop home. 6 br, 4 full, 2 half ba. Frank Lloyd Wright historic district.

Charming 2 br bungalow w/spacious covered porch. Vintage home. Full attic, full bsmt.

Large 5 br, 3 ba 2-story home w/2,102 sq ft, unfinished basement & 2-car gar. Hdwd flrs.

Well-maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on the 2nd floor with its own garage. In-unit w/d.

2 bedroom unit in a lovely location.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Nicely located 2 br condo in Berwyn.

Eat-in kitchen. All appl incl. Storage avail in bsmt.

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HOUSE WALK Mix of styles from page 29 “This is a part of town I don’t know a lot about, but every year, I find out great stories and interesting tidbits that I didn’t know before,” Sinko said.

Like Etchingham, she found a lot of her research pointed to a rapid, prosperous population growth in the area in the 1920s.

“A 1927 Oak Leaves article referring to the development of the areas stated that only four years earlier, the site was almost a ‘howling wilderness,’” said Sinko. “What we’re seeing in this neighborhood is really a building of homes for upper middle-class families. They were paving streets, putting in water mains and building garages, because the assumption was that you needed an automobile.”

All three of the houses Sinko researched were designed by the same architect, Charles Kristen. However, they represent three very different styles. The time period between world wars saw a real interest in revival styles, and Sinko noted that’s reflected in the

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Before you go Tales Our Houses Tell, Tales of the Twenties takes place on Sunday, May 6 from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets cost $30 in advance ($25 for members) and can be purchased at the Oak Park River Forest Historical Society’s website at oprfmuseum.org/ events/tales-our-houses-tell, by calling 708-848-6755 or stopping by the Oak Park River Forest Museum, 129 Lake St. in Oak Park.

Tickets purchased the day of the walk will cost $35. Ticket pickup takes place the day of the walk at the Oak Park River Forest Museum.

neighborhood and throughout the country.

“You see Tudors, English cottages, Norman, Italian and Colonial revival,” Sinko said. “People are also looking to publications like the Ladies Home Journal for design inspiration.”

One of Sinko’s houses in the 1000 block of Fair Oaks Avenue was designed in the Norman Romanesque style and is unique for the battlement-style turret at the front of the

Photos courtesy of Oak Park River Forest Historical Society

WALK ON THE NORTH SIDE: Homes on this year’s housewalk include an Italian Renaissance style home that once belonged to Chicago political figure W.R. James (above left) and others representing an array of popular architectural styles of the time. home. She says the interior of the home has retained much of the original wrought-iron work and some original light fixtures, which really make its character pop.

A home in the 1100 block of North Elmwood Avenue is one of the more significant estate homes in the neighborhood and comes with an interesting past. Built at the cost of $65,000 for W.R. James, who was involved in a political scandal involving the Chicago parks system, the home is in the Italian Revival style.

From the 1930s through the 1960s subsequent owners brought in interesting ties to religious institutions. Dr. Lewis Moorehead, a prominent Roman Catholic, was dean of

the Loyola Medical School and physician to Cardinals Mundelein and Stritch.

The next family, the Domchins, were very active with the West Suburban Temple congregation, and during the 1960s the home belonged to the St. Nicholas Diocese of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and was home to Bishop Gabro.

Boyaris notes that the ability to share new homes and new stories every year is dependent upon the enthusiasm of the participating homeowners.

“We’ve been finding that we knock on doors and people almost always say yes,” she said. “It’s so much fun to meet them and get to know the stories of their homes.”

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GRACIOUS FRENCH PROVINCIAL, four bedroom, 3.1 bath home. This beautiful home will not disappoint you! Beautiful kitchen, elegant, sun-drenched LR & DR, 1st fl fam room and breakfast room. Finished LL, and unfinished attic available for further expansion. .............................................................................. $899,000

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Open floor plan, hardwood flooring and natural woodwork. High-end kitchen, first floor laundry area.

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2-car attached garage. Tons of storage with lots of natural light throughout. ............................................................................$845,000

PERFECT HOME FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS. 1st Floor includes newer kitchen, den, MBR, large LR. New windows, roof, central air, fireplace & hardwood floors. 2nd floor features 2 large BRs. Bsmt features office, workshop, laundry & storage. 2-1/2 Car garage. Lives BIG! ..........................................................................................$340,000

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Bright, sunny north east lot located in Mann School District. Freshly painted walls, refinished hardwood floors, over sized Master Bedroom with room for multiple seating arrangements.

Beautiful gardening surrounds the home. ..................................$649,000

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NEWLY RENOVATED HOME with perfect fenced in back yard. Open floor plan with natural wood floors, wood burning fireplace, island kitchen with ss appls, mudroom, three season enclosed porch. Finished basement, updated windows and mechanicals, 2 car garage ...$499,900

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7206 QUICK • OPEN SUNDAY 13

LOCATED ON A WONDERFUL BLOCK, this four bedroom, two full bath home faces the Oak Park Tennis Club. Bright open LR, DR & den combination.

Two fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the master suite. The back yard is spacious and private with a beautiful deck. ...................... $565,000 UPDATED VICTORIAN with fabulous woodwork and hardwood throughout. Updated eat-in kitchen, step down first floor family room with wood burning fireplace, four bedrooms, two and one half baths. Fenced backyard, two car garage with two additional parking spaces. .....................................................................................$769,000

RIVER FOREST HOMES BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds. .....................................................................................................$2,399,000 BEAUTIFUL RIVER FOREST ESTATE features a detailed stone and brick exterior leading to a timeless Interior which includes a two story marble foyer, spiral staircase and 5 fireplaces...................................................................................................................................$1,895,000 LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available, first time in 37 years! Meticulously preserved. AND unparalleled ‘14 Guest House! One of a kind! $1,550,000 EXPERT DESIGN RENOVATION! The very best in contemporary design, finishes and mechanicals alongside restored leaded glass doors and gleaming hardwood floors.

Oversized lot..............................................................................................................................$1,499,000 PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 BR brick home that was renovated top - bottom in ‘10. Offers endless amounts of quality upgrades. ........$1,495,000 DESIGNED BY NOTED ARCHITECTS Perkins & Will in 1941. Stately 5 BR, 4-1/2 BA with spacious rooms, high ceilings. Plenty of built-ins, storage..................................$1,325,000 TIMELESSLY BEAUTIFUL & COMPLETELY UPDATED! Move in ready, luxurious home, features high end finishes and flawless design. Classic lines and smart design together create a perfect home! .........................................................................................$1,049,000 PERFECT FINISHES! Ready to move-in 5 BR, 3-1/2 BA with a functional design. Family room, spa like master suite, enclosed porch, outside deck, fenced in backyard......$1,045,000 LOVELY BRICK GEORGIAN with elegance, modern day conveniences, and space.

Hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, sunroom with heated floors, LL rec rm w fireplace and heated floors..............................................................................................................................................$925,000

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7753 VAN BUREN UNIT 213 • OPEN SUNDAY 13

NEW LISTING DELIGHTFUL UNIT, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. Newly painted throughout. New flooring in kitchen and LR; custom entertainment unit in LR and maple desk in BR. In-unit W&D. Heated garage space. Pet friendly building. Access to private exercise room, party room and sun deck. .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$197,500 UPDATED VICTORIAN with 5 Bedrooms, 4-1/2 Baths overlooking Thatcher Woods.

Besides the first floor having space for everyone, third level with BR, & full BA, and LL has a large fin rec rm............................................................................................................................$869,000 MAKE THE MOVE to this house where beauty and functionality meet to make this the perfect home. Fireplaces, stunning screened porch, 3 car garage and beautifully landscaped back yard.......................................................................................................................................$819,000 ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME offers hardwood floors, beautiful molding, family room, eat-in kitchen, finished LL and whole house generator. Outside includes back deck & 3 car garage. ...................................................................................................................................$799,000 GREAT LOCATION & EASY LIVING in this single family Tri-level. Great flow for entertaining, complete with family room. Finished lower level. Make it your own...$675,000 RARE BRICK BURMA HOME with original coved moldings, leaded glass windows and wood floors accent well-built house. Authentic tile roof on house and two-car brick garage...........................................................................................................................................$673,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage.....................................................................................................................$629,900 BEAUTIFUL 3 LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY offers 3800+ sq/ft of living! Open concept on first flr. Second flr with 4 BRs, sunroom overlooking yard. Finished basement. ..$600,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic fam rm, expansive LR with fireplace. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. ..........................................................................................................................................$589,000 CLASSIC, BRICK, SIDE ENTRANCE COLONIAL with pool. Hardwood floors, leaded art glass windows, heated enclosed sun porch, 2 car garage w/4 additional outside spaces. .........................................................................................................................................$539,000

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! Meticulously renovated property offers exquisite details and refined finishes. This is a showcase home!.....................................................................................................................$1,850,000 STUNNING & DISTINCTIVE QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN will not disappoint.

Exquisite woodwork and molding, pocket doors, sophisticated designer lighting, generous sized rooms. .................................................................................................................................$927,500 LARGE ENGLISH COUNTRY TUDOR HOME with 5 BRs, 3-1/2 BAs in the heart of Oak Park’s Historic District. Impressive home blends both old and new, with natural woodwork...................................................................................................................................$854,000 STATELY BRICK CENTERENTRANCE COLONIAL. Wood burning fireplace, high ceilings, beautiful crown molding, architectural details, leaded glass windows and hardwood throughout. .............................................................................................................$819,500 WELL MAINTAINED three story 4-5 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home with plenty of space.

Includes family room, hardwood floors, fireplace in LR, dining room with built-in buffet. ....... .........................................................................................................................................................$575,000 SO MUCH TO SEE, LOVE & ADMIRE in this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home in Historic Oak Park! Open front porch, leaded glass windows, French doors, oversized LL rec room. ...........................................................................................................................................$464,900 BEAUTIFUL BRICK TRILEVEL HOME nestled in the heart of the Oak Park’s Gunderson Historic district. Family room in lower level plus Sub-basement. Cherry wood floors throughout. .....................................................................................................................$435,000

CHARM ABOUNDS as you enter this beautiful brick craftsman bungalow. Natural wood floors, wood burning fireplace, sun room, large formal dining room, open kitchen/family room. Large finished basement, professionally landscaped yard, BRICK patio, 2 car garage. .....................................................................................$599,900 CLASSIC CHICAGO STYLE BRICK BUNGALOW with a ton of potential to take this house to the next level. Four bedrooms. Newly painted interior. Refinished hardwood floors..............................................................................................................................................$399,000 SWEET NORTH OAK PARK 3 bedroom / 2 bath home. Lovely wood floors, large family room. Spacious bedrooms. Nicely updated bathrooms. Lots of basement living space........ .........................................................................................................................................................$349,500

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED NEW CONSTRUCTION built in 2006. Open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. ........................................................................................................$464,000 TWO STORY BRICK & FRAME HOME w/open floor plan on first floor with slate entry & hardwood floors. Basement is semi finished with laundry room. Fenced in yard, 2 car garage............................................................................................................................................$429,000 WONDERFUL UPDATED HOME with all the amenities. This home boasts a large foyer, hardwood floors, woodwork and high ceilings throughout. 3 spacious BRs w/wood beam ceilings...............................................................................................................................$369,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES

OAK PARK 2 Flat...................................................................................................................$549,900 OAK PARK 3BR, 2BA. Private fenced patio....................................................................$350,000 NEW LISTING OAK PARK 3BR, 2BA........................................................................$274,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Everything is new! ......................................................................$200,000 PRICE REDUCED OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. ................................................................$187,500 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Heated floors.................................................................................$150,000

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ocated at 633 William in River Forest, this lovely home is steps from everything River Forest and downtown Oak Park has to offer. The wide, welcoming front porch is an ideal spot from which to appreciate Village life while the landscaped yard features a patio and white picket fence.

A wide open foyer leads you into the living room with soaring ceilings. A surprise awaits as you pass through French doors into a huge family room, open off the kitchen and infused with light. Designed by local architect Mark Zinni, the 2006 three-story addition makes this period home work for today’s lifestyle. Four bedrooms and two baths are found on the second floor, including a sprawling master suite with two walk-in closets and a roof deck for morning coffee.

Practical features include a back door landing zone with storage, first floor powder room, and a recreation room with a high ceiling and full bath in the new lower level. The walk-up attic offers space for storage or room to expand. All systems were updated or replaced in 2006, including a new garage which mirrors the style of the home. Location and gracious space make this home shine!

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Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1037 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$340,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 215 Randolph St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$389,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12:15 1018 N. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 720 S. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$408,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1037 Thomas Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$412,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1188 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$419,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 614 S. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$485,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12:30 1183 Wenonah Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$499,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 545 S. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$525,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1023 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$533,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 7206 Quick Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$565,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 627 Belleforte Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$595,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 626 N. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 843 Columbian Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$599,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1201 Rossell Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$614,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1000 Marion St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 825 Division St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 236 S. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$650,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1100 Rossell Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$675,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 318 S. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 311 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$769,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1206 Lathrop Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$845,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1041 N. East Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$845,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1339 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 906 Jackson Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,090,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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REALTY CO.

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7753 Van Buren St. UNIT 213, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$197,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Call Margaret Bidinger 708-257-7617

1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 2SW, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2 1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 2SW, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 3W, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$719,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 3W, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$719,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. 12-2

ADDRESS

TOWN HOMES

3 BRs,1½ BA, new kitchen, corner lot, nicely landscaped big backyard.

REALTY CO.

1235 Elgin Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$235,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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TIME

7541 Brown Ave. UNIT I, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$284,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 15 Forest Ave. UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$554,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 15 Forest Ave. UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$554,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1

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Celebrating Seniors Week | Calendar of Events

CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK: ENGAGE AT EVERY AGE

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ith a stroke of luck, I stepped into the Celebrating Seniors Coalition at its inception eight years ago. Ever since, it has been a rewarding, educational journey that has grown in not only my heart but the entire community’s.

This year we added 60 more incredible seniors to our notable honoree list, bringing to well over 500 the total we have recognized in our history. The Class of 2018 is filled with kindness, generosity, wisdom, achievement and other inspiring qualities.

It’s a wonderful thing to be a part of businesses, volunteers, nonprofits, and government agencies coming together to honor and embrace aging. This year, we have nearly 50 educational and entertaining events packed into a single week hosted throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park. To learn more, check out our calendar of events

One of our missions is to provide support to our older community members in need. Through ad sales in the Celebrating Seniors Guide, generous benefactors and patrons, as well as others who donate throughout the year, we are grateful to be able to provide emergency funds as those needs arise.

Jill Wagner, Celebrating Seniors Coalition Chairman

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2pm

Good Earth Greenhouse & Café |

Oak Park Public Library |

Thursday Gardening Tips & Terrarium Planting April 26

In planning this Celebrating Seniors Week, it has been a privilege to serve with so many talented and dedicated community leaders. A heartfelt thank-you to them.

As our special events get under way, I look forward to seeing many of you. Together, it will be a pleasure to celebrate seniors.

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hosting complimentary coffee and cookies while Good Earth Greenhouse & Café pros answer your gardening questions; followed by a planting demonstration of terrariums. Receive 10% off any purchase.

What Will You Do with Tomorrow?

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Certified Dream Builder Coach Tom Wendt helps seniors create clear, concise, short and long-term meaningful goals..

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Caring for the Elder Caregiver Oak Park Main Library |

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Receive realistic, research-proven tips that help caregivers take care of themselves and live full, satisfying lives. Topics include navigating healthcare, dealing with challenging daily routines and social isolation at home.

3:30-4:30pm

Card Making

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Make a birthday card and an all-occasion card. No previous experience required.

You must register two days in advance by calling708-366-9850 or emailing Ann at ahanson616@aol.com 7-9pm

Barbara Henry Poetry Reading River Forest Public Library |

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with local author, speaker, and poet Barbara J. Henry!

Bring a couple of 1-2 minute personal poems to share or a poem of the same length written by your favorite poet. Children are always welcome.

4:30-7:00pm 10:30am-12:30pm

Choosing to Die at Home: A Conversation with Tom Holmes Forest Park Public Library |

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longtime hospice worker, and Tom Holmes, Forest Park Review journalist, will read an essay from Holmes’ 2017 book, The Soul of a Liberal Village. Conversation will follow.

If You Think Dying Sucks...Imagine a Stranger Making End-of-Life Decisions For You! Ascension |

Professional experts will help you complete important end-of-life documents that empower your loved ones or designated power of attorney to carry out YOUR wishes--and offer peace of mind. Refreshments served.

12-3pm

Lunch & Bingo

Howard Mohr Community Center |

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begin at 1pm. 10 games with prizes for each.

Reservations required and transportation available by appointment.

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Friday Friday Afternoon Movie: Born Yesterday April 27 Forest Park Public Library | t

Join us for popcorn and a screening of the film classic Born Yesterday with Judy Holliday.

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Saturday Celebrating Seniors 5K Run/Walk Keystone Park, River Forest | i April 28 Enjoy a run or walk through beautiful River

Forest, starting and finishing around Keystone Park. A shirt and goodie bag for all who register.

To register: call 708-524-8359 or visit www.tinyurl.com/y9fcamg3

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Monday April 30

Protecting Yourself from Crime At Any Age

River Forest Village Hall, Community Room |

2:00pm

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Crime Prevention Officer Glen Czernik will review for seniors the best ways to protect themselves from scams and other crimes. He will also give an update on local crime statistics and efforts to combat crime.

11:30am - 12:30pm

Values Based Decision Making at End-ofLife Oak Park Main Library |

9:30 - 11:30am

Saturday April 28

Pet Pals in the Park

1:30pm

pet you’d like—to a “pet pal” party. We will have local vendors and treats, especially for dogs. All are welcome!

Oak Park Public Library |

Keystone Park, River Forest |

i Bring your best four-legged friend—or any other 10am-12:30pm

Morning Matinee: Lion (2016) River Forest Public Library |

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-- a unique tea tasting with friends.

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Fall Prevention for Seniors Belmont Village |

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Join us for an interactive and discussion on how to minimize and prevent falls in your home and in your daily life. Coffee, dessert served.

3-4pm

Conscious Aging Workshops The Yoga Centre |

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Hands-on demonstration of the Ions Conscious Aging Workshop Program. Join the discussion about making our last third of life not just less horrible, but more wonderful.

Film screening and discussion with Doug Deuchler: “Driving Miss Daisy”

4-5pm

Screen and discuss the 1989 film “Driving Miss Daisy” starring Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. Set in 1948 Atlanta, follow the retired white school teacher and her black chauffeur, Hoke Colburn.

In conjunction with Oak Park Township Seniors Service, come get the facts about enrolling in Medicare and supplement plans that can seem overwhelming. Call to register at 708-660-4636.

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Getting Ready for Medicare Rush Oak Park Hospital |

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4:30 - 6:30pm

Come to the library and enjoy a viewing of the award-winning film Lion (2016).

2:00 - 3:30pm

Platform Tennis Social

10:30-11:30am

Oak Street Health |

j Senior yoga will cover various yoga technique such as chair, standing and restorative yoga.

Derived from tennis, and played with a solid paddle, paddle ball is growing in popularity. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments served. Register by April 27 at 708-366-6660 ext 105 or kstille@rfparks.com.

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5-6pm

Come by for a weaving demonstration and/or tour of the SCCOPRF, where we offer classes in ceramics, weaving, art, stained glass, lapidary, woodworking, sewing, languages, and more.

River Forest Community Center |

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Seniors Real Estate Specialist Roz Byrne of RE/MAX in the Village covers decluttering and moving for seniors.

Health & Wellness Fair 2018 West Cook YMCA |

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Sponsored by the OPRF Chamber of Commerce, this event spotlights community organizations offering health and wellness services. Also learn about other activities during Celebrating Seniors Week..

1-4pm

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day River Forest Public Library |

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Owning a pet brings amazing health benefits to seniors. Give a shelter animal a forever home on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by choosing from among a variety of fabulous furry friends.

1-5pm

Pop-up Flower Show with I Li Hsiao Oak Park Public Library Art Gallery |

Keystone Platform Tennis Courts |

Senior Yoga

Tuesday Weaving Demonstration and Center Tour May 1 SCCOPRF: The Lifelong Learning Center | $

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What do you really want? With Rush Oak Park Hospital’s chaplain, explore the when, what and how to talk to your family and loved ones about your wishes and end-of life decisions.

Tuesday Tea Tasting Brookdale Senior Living | May 1 Come sample various teasr at the top of Oak Park

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A pop-up floral display featuring local florists in the library’s Art Gallery. See how flowers and art can be fused as various floral designers present flowers in a fresh and different way.

10-11am

Books n’ Bagels

River Forest Public Library |

Happy Hour Improv Fun & Games with Chris Hauri

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Local resident Chris Hauri, trained with the Chicago Improv and Stand Up Comedy Community, will lead us in a fun one hour romp through improvisation exercises and other fun.

7-8pm

Packing for Retirement

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Come talk about books while enjoying delicious breakfast treats. We’ll talk about new books at the library and share some of our favorites. Bring your recommendations too!

10am-12pm

Digital Donation Day

Howard Mohr Community Center |

11:30am-1pm

Body Gears Physical Therapy |

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Doctors of physical therapy will demonstrate exercise movements to prevent injury and to improve mobility. Personalized complimentary screenings and mobility assessments.

Refreshments served.

1-2:30pm

Genealogy Fun with Ancestry, FamilySearch, Facebook and More River Forest Community Center |

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Learn the ingredients for a successful and fulfilling retirement, based on 30-plus years of retirement planning and investment advising. To register: call 630-505-8375, or email rstephens@ bentron.com.

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Share your photos or two-dimensional items for scanning into our digital archive. Take your items home or donate them for research and future exhibitions.

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A dance based fitness class sponsored by Rush Oak Park Hospital. Class is free! Call to register: 708-660-4636.

10:30am-12pm

Cultural & Academic Opportunities with Local Colleges in Our Own Backyard River Forest Community Center |

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Explore the rich, diverse and plentiful low-cost cultural and academic opportunities for local seniors in our own backyards, offered by Triton College, Concordia University and Dominican University.

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Celebrating Seniors Week | Calendar of Events 7pm

Mandalas and Meditation

11:30am - 12:30pm

Wed Medical Cannabis Education: How Seniors May 2 are Benefitting Oak Park Main Public Library |

Forest Park Public Library |

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Join us for an afternoon of good friends, great food and outstanding entertainment. Free for those ages 60 and up; pre-registration is required (registration form required).

9:30 - 11:30am

Loyola professor Al Gini shares why we need more humor in our lives. Among other media credits, Gini has been a frequent contributor to WBEZ and WGN.

how to find your “storytelling voice” by taking simple steps that identify memories and stories that you would like to preserve and share.

10:30am-12pm

Using Legal Tools Like Advanced Directives, Wills, and TODI’s for Elder Life Planning

Movement and Memory: The Joy of Aging

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This unique style of dance and fitness offers physical, mental and social benefits while promoting an active lifestyle. Learn to emote through movement, and get connected with your body and senses.

6pm - 7pm

River Forest Community Center |

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Learn about elder life planning, including Transfer on Death Instruments (TODIs), Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, and Wills. There will be time for questions from the audience, too.

1-2:00pm

Olive & Well

Getting The Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit

Olive & Well |

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We Need More Humor in Our Lives Thursday Why River Forest Community Center | ; May 3 Local resident, humorist, 12-time author and

Memories Into Stories Thursday Turning Veterans Room Oak Park Main Library | g May 3 Each one of us is a goldmine of stories. Learn

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Belmont Village |

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Quiet your mind and connect with yourself: learn how to make mandalas--and how creating them can be a form of focused meditation. No drawing skills necessary. All supplies provided.

Based on the presenter’s work with older adults, learn how medical cannabis could be a better solution to help treat chronic conditions and provide a better quality of life.

11:30am-1:30pm

2pm-3pm

Oak Park Main Library |

about olive oil and how to make foods fabulous with aged balsamic vinegar from Italy! To register, email hauri751@gmail.com.

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Have you ever left a medical appointment not understanding what they told you? This patientempowerment workshop focuses on improving your relationship with your doctor, and all aspects of your care.

4:30 - 6:30pm

Bocce Ball Social

Memorial Parkway Bocce Courts |

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Instructors will teach bocce, followed by a chance to open play. All equipment provided.

Light refreshments served. Register by May 1: Karen Stille at 708-366-6660, ext 105 or kstille@ rfparks.com.

6:30 - 8:30pm

60 Over 60/Closing Dinner 19th Century Club |

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Join us as we celebrate this year’s “60 Over 60” honorees—local citizens who have made an enduring and wide-ranging impact on the community through education, business, public service, social-service agencies, and beyond.

VENUE KEY Accents by Fred q 7519 Madison St., Forest Park 708-366-9850

Belmont Village of Oak Park w 1035 Madison St., Oak Park 708-848-7200

Body Gears Oak Park e 1049 Lake St., Suite 201, Oak Park 877-709-1090

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Brookdale Senior Living Oak Park 1111 Ontario St., Oak Park 708-406-7416

Forest Park Public Library t 7555 Jackson St., Forest Park 708-366-7171

Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe y 7900 Madison St., River Forest 708-366-2206

Howard Mohr Community Center u 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park 708-771-773

Keystone Park i 400 Keystone Park Dr., River Forest 708-366-6660, ext. 105

Keystone Park Platform Tennis Courts o 7920 Central Ave., River Forest 708-366-6660 x104

Lindberg Park a Marion & Greenfield, Oak Park Memorial Parkway Bocce Courts s Lake St. between Jackson and Monroe, River Forest • 336-6660 ext. 105

19th Century Club d 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park 708-386-2729

Oak Park Arms f 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-4040

Oak Park Public Library g 834 Lake St., Oak Park 708-383-8200

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation h 1040 West Lake St., Suite 204, Oak Park • 708-848-1560

Oak Street Health j 18 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 773-253-3933

Olive & Well k 133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 773-848-4230

Park District of Forest Park l 7501 Harrison St., 708-366-7500

River Forest Community Center ; 8020 Madison St., River Forest 708-771-6159

River Forest Public Library ) 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest 708-366-5205

River Forest Village Hall ! 400 Park Ave., River Forest 708-366-8500

Roosevelt Middle School Auditorium @ 7560 Oak Ave, River Forest 708-366-5205 x 303

RUSH Oak Park Hospital # 520 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park 708-383-9300

SCC Lifelong Learning Center $ 414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-848-5251

Suburban Medical Center % 3West Erie Court, Oak Park 708-383-6200

West Suburban Senior Services ^ 439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood 630-670-2219

West Cook YMCA & 255 S. Marion, Oak Park 708-383-5200

The Yoga Centre * 266 Lake St., Oak Park • 312-816-5299

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Resistance is a balm, not a cure

irst the good news. Even the Democrats might be able to win the House in 2018, and Oprah’s a lock for 2020. The sit-com Trump Presidency looks to have a short run.

Think My Mother The Car. Then the bad news. The conditions that brought us Trump were a culmination of 50 years of growing division, irrationality, diminished civility, greed and political intolerance. Climate scientists tell us that global warming will bring us more and more devastating hurricanes unless we do something now. I feel the same thing about our politics.

Unless we change things, there will be more Trump-like catastrophes in our future.

That change will not likely come from the media or our politicians.

Both have a vested interest in dividing us. The likes of MSNBC and Fox News want our nightly polarized worshipping at the altar of political orthodoxy. It feels so good to have our biases reinforced. Our elected leaders just want to be re-elected. Get out the base. Both stoke our emotions with single issues like transgender, Dreamers, guns, coal and abortion. Money is raised. Anger is fueled. Compromise is apostatic. Ideology is ascendant.

There is a way forward. It’s on each of us. The Greeks and the Founding Fathers both knew that democracy only works if the citizenry can think, analyze, seek truth, and elect wise leaders to govern them. Trump, Pelosi, Schumer, Ryan and McConnell can’t save us. They are the symptom, not the cure.

We need to stop masturbating to political porn and actually try to understand opposing points of view. The Philosophic Principle of Charity requires us to put opposing arguments in the best possible light and not mock the views of opponents. I’m just tired of watching Noah, Colbert, Maher et al in an endless loop of confirmation. We need to engage those who have differing political views. We don’t have to agree, but we do have to understand. Resistance is a balm, not a cure.

We need to turn off our screens and pop our bubbles. First stop is the library. Then our local colleges and universities.

I’m pretty sure those are the places where we will find the truth. Granted, finding the truth these days will not be easy.

It may take a lifetime. But as they say, the journey is more important than the destination.

I’m going to vote for the most conservative liberal and/or the most liberal conservative. I’m for any candidate who opposes his party’s leadership. I want all the states to be purple.

We need more pragmatists and fewer true believers. Then maybe our elected representatives might pass some laws, which I vaguely recall is what they used to do in the good old days. Perfect is the enemy of good. Something is better than nothing.

If our grand experiment in democratic governance fails, there will be plenty of blame to go around, but most of it will be on us.

Each and every one of us. We the people.

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An angel at Buzz Cafe

en years ago, my family reluctantly decided to kiss Detroit goodbye and move to Chicagoland for a job opportunity we couldn’t turn down. We scouted neighborhoods guided by a list given to me by a friend and former Michigander. She had made a similar move a couple of years before and ultimately chose to put down roots in Oak Park. Since we knew at least one family in Oak Park, we made our way there first.

Just like that we were off on the hunt for a brand new life.

Before I knew it, we were driving wide-eyed through Oak Park where lovely old homes lined street after tree-lined street. We had two small kids in tow and they were getting a bit anxious in the backseat. We knew our informal architectural tour couldn’t last much longer and we popped into the Buzz Cafe for lunch. Walking into the vibrant and artful cafe, I felt immediately connected to it without having eaten a bite or taken a sip of coffee. After we ordered, my husband ushered our kids to the little play area at the back of the Buzz — it was brimming with books and some well-loved toys.

I stayed at the table for a few moments of peace.

As I scanned the coffee shop, I noticed people excitedly greeting each other and old friends embracing as lively chatter electrified the room. Suddenly, I became emotional; this move was hard for me. I already loved my community back in Detroit. There, I was the person bumping into neighbors everywhere I went. I hugged my friends on the street. I knew all the gossip and goings-on. Why was I leaving that? I had my people already.

When my family returned to the table, I had my sunglasses down to hide my watery eyes. My husband threw me a strange look as I’m not typically a “wear my sunglasses inside” kind of person. I covertly explained I was “having a moment” and I didn’t want the littles to know.

Our whole goal was to get the kids excited about our big move and here I was getting cold feet in the middle of

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a colorful cafe.

Our teenage waiter, with a style befitting the funky eclecticism of the The Buzz’s decor, quietly began bringing us our food. To this day, I have no idea if she overheard a bit of our conversation or if she was just being friendly, but she asked us what brought us to Buzz Cafe. My husband told her we were thinking of moving to Oak Park and we were checking out the neighborhood. Her response is pretty much why we ended up here — and I almost remember it verbatim: “I grew up here, but I’m about to go to college. Your kids will love running up and down these streets. They will love the parks, and the block parties and pools and the schools. I have had the best childhood.”

I moved my sunglasses back to the top of my head and started smiling. Those words were exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. Suddenly, I knew my family could make the move and everything would be OK; in fact, it might just be the best!

We’ve lived in the village of Oak Park since 2009, and we’re surprised we’ve never run into our waiter again.

My husband and I joke we may have dreamed her up; maybe she was a much-needed, shared hallucination (or a folie à deux if you’re fancy). All these years later we warmly refer to her as our Oak Park angel. After we left the restaurant we took a couple of exploratory jaunts to check out other Chicagoland areas, but we both knew Oak Park was going to be our new home.

We ended up finding a house in the Arts District just down the block from The Buzz. During the first week of school, I went there with a group of moms who, like me, were new to Oak Park. We savored coffee, breakfast, and the chance to get to know one another. Nine years on, many of these moms are now my good-old friends and the Buzz Cafe has become our hub. I don’t think I’ve ever walked back in that place without a neighbor saying hello or a friend surprising me with a hug.

Missy Badynee, a home cook, mother of two teens, and native Michigander has thoroughly enjoyed living in Oak Park for nearly a decade.

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ajor development projects are seldom simple. And so it is with the extended effort by Oak Park village officials to plant something more substantive on land it owns at Madison Street and Oak Park Avenue.

Something more accretive to the public good than parking for Fenwick students or the every-December Christmas tree lot.

There have been fits and starts on this project for decades, same as elsewhere on this one-time auto row that has been having an identity and property tax-producing crisis since the last Chevy was sold on the current site of village hall in the early 1970s. That is pushing a half-century ago, people.

So we’re encouraged by news from Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb that painfully slow negotiations continue, which could bring a major retail tenant (read, grocery store) and a bounty of condominiums to the north side of Madison Street, stretching from Oak Park Avenue to Wesley.

Word that the innovative concept of bending Madison to craft a deeper lot for potential development on the south side of the street has gone by the wayside is neither here nor there.

If it landed Oak Park a Mariano’s — it seemingly won’t be Mariano’s — and all the sales and property tax that would have followed, we’d contort the street in all manner of ways. If it means moving the anchor tenant to the north side and just rebuilding Madison Street with fresh underground plumbing and a handsome cul-de-sac at Euclid, we’d also be content.

The point is simple. Madison Street has been a largely failed street since the auto dealers left for more acreage in the ’burbs decades ago. It is the single greatest development opportunity Oak Park has. And it is going to bring active village focus to an area of town not called Downtown for the first time since the pedestrian mall was installed on Lake Street.

This is no shot in the dark. There are multiple signs of life on Madison — from the 20 townhouses going up on the site of the old District 97 HQ/Robinson’s Ribs block, the Rush Oak Park investment in a necessary new ER, and, more modestly, the new infill Sherwin Williams store on the site of a long vacant gas station.

Pay attention but don’t get diverted by inevitable incentives the village will offer developers. A nine-story building on Madison is just fine. The road-diet, lane-reduction concept makes a lot of sense if you want Madison to be the hub of a community and not a throughway. And we will work to get our minds around a grocery store on the second floor.

Welcome, Moms With nary a NIMBY’s cry, construction has begun on an 18unit apartment project on Chicago Avenue designed exclusively for low-income women with young children.

This is the good work of New Moms Inc., a respected nonprofit with roots on the West Side but growing connections in Oak Park since its melding with longtime nonprofit Parenthesis.

The $8 million project is largely funded by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. New Moms is nearing its goal of raising $1.2 million to fund the project, which will also house its headquarters. If all goes as planned, the new project will open early in 2019. New Moms is working with the Oak Park Housing Authority to identify potential tenants for the long-term housing units.

This is Oak Park at its best. It is yet another collaboration across Austin Boulevard that makes us hopeful for our shared future. And it doesn’t hurt that construction of this handsome building was made possible by the demolition of another structure on our short list of Ugliest Buildings in Oak Park.

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Helping us believe again

lovely day for a rally, blue skies, injured; Seven children and teens killed with temps climbing into the 50s, evguns in the U.S. on an average day; Black erything’s coming up roses (well, men 13 times more likely than white men to eventually), the weather tipping us, be shot and killed by guns. perhaps, finally, into spring itself, These kids have been doing their homeand our kids letting it be known they’re not work. going away, tipping us, perhaps, finally, into The organizers, a group of 14-year-old change itself. Rallying our flagging spirits. girls turn on the mic and call for 13 minutes Middle-school kids, 14 and under, organizof silence for the victims of the massacre ing this public plea to reduce gun violence, at Columbine High School, 19 years ago an event with style, substance, serious this day. “Since those 13 have been silenced intent. Not a protest or walkout, more of a forever,” says one, “the least we can do is be demonstration. Adults on hand to show supsilent for 13 minutes.” All wear T-shirts that port, but kids definitely running the show. read “Protect People, Not Guns” and with They chose the setting well, Scoville Park each name of a victim read aloud, an orange greening nicely after a cold, wet week, a shalballoon is released into the air. A light breeze low natural amphitheater, the village’s front blows several into the trees behind the stage, lawn. The kids decided against a march, decided instead but, defying the odds, they work their way through the on stations circling the park’s gentle slope, at the top dense mesh of budding branches and find release. Metaof which James Scoville once stood in the 19th century, phors aplenty here for those seeking them. surveying the surrounding countryside and determined Speeches follow, eloquent beyond their years. It’s tough it just the place to build his home. Oak Park ensued. being endangered and then ignored by our leaders, says At the long table near the entry at Oak Park Avenue one, “when all we’ve ever wanted to do was matter.” and Lake Street, you could sign a “Why do children have to be the “guest banner” to record your presadults?” ponders another. ence, and then a petition for state “When we go to school,” says a Sen. Don Harmon, who was on hand third, “we shouldn’t have to wonder to receive it, some 500 signatures if it will be the last time we see our strong. families.”

Orange was the color of the day, Another notes how much has the color hunters use, I’m told, to changed since Columbine in 1999, signal “Don’t shoot.” Orange ribbons “but you can still walk up and buy an available for those, like me, with assault rifle.” orange-poor wardrobes. Orange was The longest line of the day is for also the official color of this village the Domino’s pizza when it arrives. for many years, back when we had a One of the servers dishes, “Here you handgun ban, noted former village go, here you go, I love your eyebrows, clerk Terri Powell, who says too here you go.” many Oak Parkers don’t know that Celine Woznica of Moms Demand voters resoundingly approved the Action holds up a sign that reads Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer prohibition in a referendum in 1984.

“Keep Going, It’s Working!”

RELEASED: Senja Peters, a For many years, a source of village “Not one organizer over the age of 14-year-old from Julian Middle 14,” she marvels, “and the parents pride.

School, releases a balloon on stepped back.”

At two other stations, students In fact, the only helicopter hoverkneel to fill out postcards or write April 20 during a student day of ing is, well, the helicopter circling letters. The names and addresses of remembrance for victims of gun overhead, no doubt from one of the local representatives are provided, violence at Scoville Park. news channels. as is the mailing address of one Woznica praises the Julian prinWayne LaPierre of NRA of Amercipal who recognized “the passion and commitment of ica, 11250 Waples Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 — just middle schoolers — and let this happen.” She turns to in case you’d like to add to the barrage. “Be respectful,” a group of kids and says, “You guys have changed this cautions one of the parents, “so they take you seriously.” whole movement. We’re so proud of you.”

Orange postcards, messaged “We are with you,” are They have changed the conversation. Focused it. destined for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Liberated it. They’re saying things adults stopped saying Florida, Columbine High School in Colorado, or Great because we stopped believing change was possible. It was Mills High School in Maryland, the site of the latest these kids who stepped up and helped us believe again. school shooting.

In one alcove, “opinion” poster boards are loosely taped They’re not going away and neither are we.

High-schoolers showed us how, but middle-schoolers to trees, prompting responses on pastel post-it notes, are fast learners. You couldn’t ask for a better educationpasted on. “I Want …” elicits “The NRA to value kids al experience than organizing an event like this and they more than guns,” “To feel safe in my school,” “To end did one hell of a job. gun violence,” and a host of similar sentiments. “I Use An A+ for sure.

My Voice Because …” engenders “To be silent is deadly,” Not a protest. Not a walkout. A demonstration — of “Others don’t have that chance anymore,” and “I should. grace, intelligence, values correctly placed. It’s really Everyone should” among myriad others. good to be around kids like this. Hey, as parents, grandStat graphics line the table at the park entrance: On an average day, 96 Americans killed with guns; On average, parents and educators, we didn’t do everything right, but 13,000 gun homicides each year in the U.S.; On average we did a lot of things right.

It’s working. Keep going indeed. each month, 50 women shot to death by intimate partners And in deed. in the U.S.; For every person killed in the U.S., two more

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Entertaining … and a good cause ple’s Music ScholEver been surarship Program, prised by seeing evwhich awards aneryday people, somenual $1,000 profestimes people you sional vocal trainknow, showing musiing scholarships to cal talent you didn’t the three Chicago know they had? How Public Schools about talent that isn’t singers who win a just your casual, sitjuried competition around-at-the-party, each March. group-singing sort?

Not only that The sort that makes — if you haven’t you say, “Geez. These been inside Unity people are really The winners of this year’s vocal scholarship competition, hosted Temple, 875 Lake good!” by the Unity Temple music program, (left to right) Daniela Reyes, St., since it reThis coming SaturVolodymyr Lymar, and Courtney Simmons. opened after a day, you can get that complete restoraat Unity Temple’s Spring Music Festival. Musicians of all ages will sing tion, here’s your chance.

It all happens this Saturday, April 28, 7-10 p.m. You — alone and in groups — and play in various combinations. They will soothe you, amuse you, and rock you can purchase tickets at https://www.brownpapertickout. You will have as much fun hearing and seeing what ets.com/event/3374438 or just show up at the door. We’d love to see you. they do as they will have playing and singing.

It’s a great evening’s entertainment for $15 ($5 youth Ed McDevitt admission). And you’ll be helping to fund Unity TemRiver Forest

A carbon fee system would put us on the right path

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ith another Earth Day past, we find our environment and our society facing considerable risk from climate change.

According to the Chicago Climate Action Plan, “Continued global dependence at current levels on coal, gas and oil would radically alter the city’s climate so that a Chicago summer late in this century could feel like that of Mobile, Alabama, today. The number of extremely hot days could increase from the current two days per year to as many as 31 days per year.”

If climate change is left unchecked, “Chicago could experience extreme heat in the summer, many more heavy rain storms, growing flood risks, stresses on our public health and threats to the city’s economy.”

These forecasts demonstrate a danger for our region that is quite clear, but does not always feel present. It seems easier to delay, and this makes effective action seem impossible. But we can look to the actions of our forebears for inspiration when tackling seemingly impossible challenges.

When the Great Chicago Fire left one-third of the city’s residents homeless, they rebuilt the city from the ground up. When they faced a crisis of dangerous drinking water in the 19th century, they did not shrug and push the problem on to a future generation. They rolled up their sleeves and reversed the Chicago River’s flow to prevent it from polluting their water source. Now, we are called to tackle the massive challenge of global climate change.

It is time to implement a bold, practical policy to address this problem. According to Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan climate advocacy group, “A national carbon fee and dividend system could reduce carbon emissions to 50% of 1990 levels while adding 2.8 million

jobs to the American economy” in just 20 years. Carbon fee and dividend would be a huge step forward on climate change — it is simple, fair and effective, and supported by scientists, economists, and climate advocates. This is our best real option for addressing climate change.

This system would require companies to pay a fee, based on the amount of carbon dioxide they produce, assessed when the fossil fuels are burned. This fee would start low and gradually increase to encourage companies and consumers to move away from fossil fuel production and consumption via a market-based system.

The money collected would be returned entirely to American households via a dividend to offset the increased product prices they would pay because of the fee.

This system would reduce carbon emissions practically and steadily, without mandating particular technologies or adding revenues for the government. At the same time, this would spur investment in clean energy and energy efficiency. All Americans, regardless of politics, can come together around this policy and fight back against climate change’s threat to our way of life.

Our forebears built Chicago into a world-class metropolis, home and workplace of millions. At times, the political inertia in Washington, DC and in our own state can make us feel powerless to tackle big challenges.

Taking inspiration from Earth Day, we must heed Daniel Burnham’s admonition to “make no little plans.”

Let’s push our national lawmakers to adopt carbon fee and dividend legislation to address climate change, put money in every family’s pockets, and grow the economy for all of us.

James Schwartz is an Oak Park resident and a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby, a climate advocacy organization.

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Film is anti-Semitic propaganda

e the undersigned are very concerned that on April 25, the Lake Theatre will host a virulently anti-Semitic film: “The Occupation of the American Mind,” a film replete with well-worn anti-Semitic canards, which have for centuries been used against Jews and more recently the only Jewish state. This type of anti-Jewish propaganda left unchallenged paves the road for anti-Semitic acts.

This film unambiguously accuses “American Jewish” leaders of involvement in a semisecret conspiracy with the Israeli government to “occupy” the “American mind.” The strong inference is that of an international Jewish plot to direct American foreign policy.

This theme of nefarious Jewish scheming is an anti-Semitic trope originally birthed in the infamous forgery called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The theme of Jewish control of the media was repeated in Nazi propaganda, making it a warrant for genocide.

The film attempts to convince consumers of American mainstream media that a secretive and disreputable cabal of “Jewish leaders” conspired to manipulate news reporting of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. Its central accusation is that “leaders of major Jewish organizations” stealthily met decades ago in Jerusalem where they intrigued to find ways to “occupy” (i.e. control) the American mainstream media, and thus “the American mind.” The film’s producer, Sut Jhally, darkly intones: “What we’ve seen really is another kind of occupation, an occupation of American media and what we could call the American mind by a pro-Israel narrative.”

His use of the word “occupation” is intentional. In international law, “occupation” means control of a territory by foreign military forces. The filmmakers’ use of this word, while coupling it to “Jewish leaders” infers these leaders are foreigners controlling the American mind. To bolster this indictment, the film shows a screenshot of a list of member organizations from the website of the umbrella group Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

Roger Waters, the film’s narrator, speaks of the “lobby’s power to shape a pro-Israel narrative” through its control of the U.S. Congress. And Columbia University Professor Rashid Khalidi broadly smears the leadership of these American Jewish groups as “extreme right wing, neoconservatives.”

This sequence underlies the filmmakers’ inability to see American Jewish organizations as anything but a monolith.

The reality is the list includes a very broad spectrum of American Jewish groups representing a wide range of opinion — from liberal to conservative — regarding Israel, including groups that publicly oppose Israeli government policies in the West Bank (Americans for Peace Now, Ameinu, Central Conference of American Rabbis). Thus, in one broad stroke, the filmmakers portray the entire gamut of American Jewish organizations in monolithic, negative, and conspiratorial terms.

The film is produced by the Media Education Foundation (MEF), whose founder is Sut Jhally.

Much of his work portrays Israel as controlling public opinion through its PR campaigns. MEF is itself a multimillion-dollar operation: Between the years 2009-2013, the total amount received from donations was $226,538; total gross from services was $8,034,181. A number of MEF’s board members appear in the film denouncing Israel. Some have signed on calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel, as well as petitions for the Palestinian Right of Return, a euphemism for undermining the right of the Jewish people to national self-determination. MEF is therefore predisposed ideologically to a radical anti-Israel position, and is a politicized and biased funder of anti-Israel projects, such as this film.

Cindy and Effie Banai, Mark Bloomberg, Annette Burke, Kimberly Cobb, Rebecka Fallert, Debra Fulscher, Rabbi Adir Glick, Ori Gottlieb, Courtenay Harris, Ruby and Walter Hilker, Robin Kirby, Tamar Levinson, Irena Levitan, Seth and Lauren Levrant, Victor Mirelman, Alan Peres, Jim Robinson, Phyllis Rubin, Terrie Rymer, Susan and Tim Schiff, Vafa Shayani, Brad and Ellen Shorser, Deborah Spector, Marina and Vladimir Tsesis, Frank Vozak, Richard and Naomi Waterbury and Melanie Weiss

The importance of hearing both sides

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e are honored and delighted to be partnering with the Palestinian Film Festival to bring the film, The Occupation of the American Mind to the Lake Theatre. This brilliant documentary explains how it is that Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and its repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies from countries across the world — but not the United States.

The film takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the U.S. and features leading Israeli, Palestinian and American journalists, political analysts, renowned political scholars and media critics, and some of America’s foremost authorities on advertising, public relations and political propaganda.

While criticism of Israel is often equated with anti-Semitism as in the previous letter, we believe that this is neither helpful nor honest, and distorts our responsibility to address the devastating impact of Israel’s policies and actions and the ways that we as Americans become complicit in this untenable situation. The Occupation of the American Mind explores how the Israeli government, the U.S. government, and the pro-Israel lobby have joined forces, often with very different motives, to shape American media coverage of the conflict in Israel’s favor. The film provides a sweeping analysis of Israel’s decades-long battle for the hearts, minds, and tax dollars of the American people — a battle that has only intensified over the past few years in the face of widening international condemnation of Israel’s increasingly right-wing policies.

This documentary has received great acclaim from around the world. Here are comments from just a few: “The story of how American perceptions of the Middle East — as well as resulting legislation and military strategy — are engineered: from focus group to talking points to mortar fire.” Douglas Rushkoff, professor, Media Theory, CUNY, and media commentator for CNN “A remarkable achievement. Anyone who wishes to understand the deeper reasons for America’s utter failure to bring peace to the region should begin by watching this powerful film.” Avi Shlaim, author of The Iron Wall: Israel & the Arab World “Compelling, revealing, and chilling. For over half a century, Americans drank the Kool-Aid concocted by the Israel lobby, the U.S. media, and virtually all elected officials because there were no alternatives. This film — like the movements that inspired it — is the antidote.” Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination “Brilliant. A must-see for anyone who is against colonization.” Neve Gordon, professor of politics, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel “One of the most brilliant and important documentaries I have ever seen.”

Robert W. McChesney, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Because of the enthusiastic response we have had to the film, we are likely to sell out, and if so, we will offer additional showings in the near future to anyone who would like to see it but was not able to get a seat at the Lake Theatre this Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

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Another view on Mohr

I am offering another view in contrast to the recently published (and older) comments relating to problems with the H.J. Mohr and Sons business in south Oak Park.

I was born 80 years ago in a small one-story home known as 901 S. Maple on the southwest corner of Maple and Garfield, which happened to be owned by Mohr’s.

As I was growing up, part of my playtime included sneaking into Mohr’s different sheds which housed the various materials used to help build Oak Park homes and buildings as well as homes in the surrounding neighborhoods. I remember all the varieties of sewer piping, connectors, elbows, etc. that were stored there, which made hide-and-seek a lot more interesting. The huge sand and coal piles were also great fun. I am quite sure some of your ancestors probably enjoyed the surprise gifts they found in their new sandboxes after a fresh load was bought from Mohr’s. My friends and I lost toy trucks, cars and toy soldiers while playing in the sand piles at Mohr’s.

For those newer Oak Parkers who do not know, Mohr’s used to carry sand and gravel and at least two kinds of coal, which heated homes for many years. They were in business for 125 years! How many companies can say that?

I have had trouble understanding how people can do research on schools, shopping and banking, etc. and yet not realize that a stream or river might flood or an airport may have noise issues or that moving across from a playground may have children who occasionally make noise. A similar problem should have been obvious to anyone buying near a coalyard or a cement factory, but apparently it was not. So complaints followed.

Well, won’t some folks be surprised with all the potential destruction, dust and traffic, to remove Mohr’s and then the probable construction of a high-rise hotel or whatever the village leaders eventually approve for the site.

Get ready, the trucks will be rolling!

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elcome to the Revolution!”

Cameron Kasky of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida welcomed the crowd in Washington, DC for the March for Our Lives on March 14. When news reports came in of a school slaughter in Florida, I could not have imagined that the March for Our Lives was possible.

But this time was different. These young survivors of the massacre changed the conversation. Their message: How many children will be sacrificed? Do we really value guns over people?

One month after the Parkland shooting, high school students across the nation, including here in Oak Park, walked out of their classrooms to remember those who died. And people of all ages and backgrounds across the nation took to the streets in 800 locations in the March for Our Lives.

Four days after the March, I finally saw Hamilton and immediately recognized the parallels to the March. Young people led the Revolution. They were at the beginning of their lives. Anything was possible. They believed in the possibilities and were unafraid to speak out. It took courageous voices to reframe the issue. They changed the conversation.

Hamilton rallied the crowds in New York. He spoke on street corners and wrote to rally people to the cause. And people responded. In the same way, Parkland students raised their voices. They used the “street corners” of the 21st century to reach out across the land, and people responded.

Hamilton and his friends reached out to others who had the skills, experience and resources to help. General Washington, Lafayette and others joined the effort. In the same way, those older and experienced leaders offered skills and resources to make the March for Our Lives a reality. But the leaders were the students.

Hamilton reached out to allies to help get the word out, to write the Federalist Papers and reframe the conversation. Putting their ideas in print took courage.

Parkland students also reached out to bring in other voices. They allied with young people in the cities of America whose voices had been ignored. These students face daily threats of violence and death. They spoke from their lived experience and broadened the conversation, built connections and showed that we are all involved.

King George mocked and ridiculed the young revolutionaries of his time. Who were these young upstarts to challenge a great power? They couldn’t possibly win. Today gun rights leaders do the same to the young people of our time. They ridicule and try to intimidate the students who speak up.

But this is not a moment; this is a movement. On April 20 five Julian middle-school girls organized a memorial for Columbine at Scoville Park. The ceremony included 13 minutes of silence. The names of those who died at Columbine were read aloud and for each a single orange balloon floated into the sky.

The lyrics of Hamilton could echo today: “Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now.”

Teresa Powell is an Oak Park resident and the former village clerk.

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The heart of who we are Perhaps, like me, you always make it to the District 97 Ethnic Fest. Or perhaps you’re new to town or have never had a reason to venture out on the first Saturday in May to hear, see, taste or experience something new, different, exciting and crosscultural.

No matter your prior experiences or present disposition, there’s something for you at the D97 Ethnic Fest on Saturday, May 5!

The festivities begin with a parade that departs Julian Middle School at 10 a.m. and proceeds with singing, dancing, eating, crafts, and all kinds of vendors who’ll be waiting for you all day long.

It’s one thing to live in a diverse community. It’s quite another to show our children, friends and neighbors by what we choose to do and support that we love this diverse community and want it to be stronger, more diverse and more inclusive in the future than it has been in the past.

I hope you’ll join us for the 38th annual D97 Ethnic Fest, and that you’ll find some way that day to make “Celebrating Diversity: The heART of Who We Are” more than just a theme for that one wonderful day.

Jonathan Ellwanger

Principal, Beye School D97 Diversity Council Member

Statement of conscience

We want to publicly thank Rep. Danny K. Davis (7th) for joining five other representatives who are courageous enough to urge Gaza protestors to carry out their right to assemble nonviolently while calling on members of the Israeli Defense Forces to “exercise utmost restraint in the use of deadly force and to fully comply with international law.”

We, the residents of Oak Park, are fortunate to have a representative who speaks out against injustice wherever it occurs. As of April 20, 33 of Gaza’s residents have been killed by Israel Defense Forces, thousands have been injured. For 10 years, Gaza has been under an Israeli land and sea blockade.

Currently, electricity is provided for only about four hours a day. There has been very limited rebuilding since the 2014 bombing assault on Gaza.

When will the U.S. government demand humane treatment of people of Gaza? Our representative just did. The April 13 statement by representatives Pocan, Jayapal, Ellison, Lee, Johnson and Davis states: “We are deeply disturbed by the tragic loss of life over the past two weeks carried out within the territory of Gaza, with more than a dozen Palestinians killed by sniper

fire, including an unarmed teenager and a respected journalist. We object to reported cases of non-peaceful actions carried out by some Gazan protestors and call on them to exercise their rights nonviolently. We also urge Israeli soldiers to refrain from shooting live ammunition at unarmed Palestinian protesters from hundreds of meters away, across the fence separating the two territories. We applaud Israeli human rights groups that are calling on Israeli soldiers to resist such illegal orders from their superiors, and are urging IDF forces to fully comply with international law and exercise utmost restraint in their use of deadly force. Such measures must only be used as a last resort to stop an imminent threat to life.”

As U.S. citizens, we would expect nothing less from our armed forces and police; why do we give Israel a free ticket? We provide $3.9 billion in military aid to Israel a year.

It is our responsibility as citizens to make sure that money is used in a manner that reflects our ideals. Sharp-shooting nonviolent protestors and journalists does not reflect our ideals.

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OUT ABOUT Thrive Counseling Center Spring Benefit 2018

Executive Director, John Meister, is joined by former Thrive board member, Ron Friedman

Thrive Counseling Center’s Spring Benefit was held Saturday, April 14th at the Oak Park Country Club. Over 260 guests gathered to celebrate Thrive’s 120th year anniversary. The event, co-chaired by board members Linda Binder of River Forest and Anita Varkey of Oak Park, raised more than $200,000 to support its services.

The featured speaker, Kelley Kitley, is an Oak Park resident, author and therapist with a private practice in Chicago. She shared her own struggles and stated she is now living her best life because of an agency just like Thrive. Executive Director, John Meister, spoke of the agency’s rich history reinforcing this year’s theme of community helping community. He also conveyed Thrive’s plans to launch a suicide prevention awareness and training program to make Oak Park and River Forest suicide safer communities. It was a fabulous night for Thrive, and ultimately, its clients.

Thrive Counseling Center continues to meet the needs of the community, providing a full range of mental health services to children, families, and individuals of all ages including seniors. The agency offers psychiatric services on site, which is unique and important so that clients do not have to travel outside the community to manage their medication. Thrive’s crisis work continues to be the cornerstone of the agency. The crisis team partners with the local police department, offering assistance 24/7 whenever a mental health crisis is part of the equation.

For more information about Thrive Counseling Center go to www.thrivecc.org or call 708-383-7500.

The Benefit’s featured speaker, Kelley Kitley Stephen and Mary Jo Schuler are joined by former board member, Fran Sullivan, and Adam Santoro

Katie Weimann, Kelley Kitley (the evening’s featured speaker), Dennis Michon, Jean Buckley, and Judy Schieber raise their paddles in support of Thrive

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Thanks, Coach

We have lived in Oak Park for 29 years.

Each of our three children attended Oak Park schools, including one who played baseball for Chris Ledbetter. While we are very appreciative of the teachers and athletic coaches who developed our children to be the adults they now are, we are forever grateful to Mr. Ledbetter for the support, guidance and friendship he provided to our son and our family at the time of our greatest need. For us, Mr. Ledbetter’s efforts, both during and after high school, give meaning to the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

We do not know the reason Mr. Ledbetter was recently removed as head coach of the OPRF baseball team. However, for those interested in reading about the special, and at times controversial, role of a high school baseball coach in the life of his players and community, please pick up Michael Lewis’ short 90-page book Coach, which is also available as an article online.

Lewis writes: “Coach Fitz gave another one of his sermons … they never strayed far from a general theme: What It Means To Be A Man … that you struggled against your natural instinct to run away from adversity.”

That’s a difficult lesson to teach. Our son learned that from Mr. Ledbetter.

Thank you, Coach Led.

Mark Leitson and Pamela Strauss

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William Joseph Darley, 89, of River Forest and Williams Bay, Wisconsin, died at home on April 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. His accomplishments throughout his life are a testament to his strong WILLIAM DARLEY work ethic, adventurous spirit, Catholic faith, and devotion to his family and W.S. Darley & Company. He grew up in the house his father built in River Forest and was raised by his mother after his father died when he was 7.

He kissed his first wife, Jeanne Morrissy, in kindergarten at St. Luke and took her to prom in high school. He was captain of the varsity swim team for three years at Fenwick High School, swam as an All-American in college, and was in PhiDelta Theta fraternity while earning a degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue University.

Although he would say he never worked a day in his life, he grew the W.S. Darley & Co. family business into an international business in firefighting equipment and manufacturing, led by the third and fourth generation the family today. He traveled to 135 countries, was a fire industry leader, and served on boards such as Liberty Mutual, Dominican University, and the Catholic Charities’ Brighter Futures and LOSS programs. He was a member of the Adventurers Club of Chicago and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, among others. He was devoted for over 32 years to his second wife, Fran, whom he first saw from the pulpit of St. Luke Church.

Of all his successes, he is best known not for what he did but who he was — a friend to all, kind, humble, accepting, funny, and true. He loved the outdoors, fishing, golfing, and hunting. His best days were spent at his family home of 90 years in Lake Geneva.

Bill Darley was the husband of Frances Butler Darley and the late Jeanne Morrissy Darley; the father of Stephen (Darlene), Peter (Karen), Thomas (Pamela), James (Christina), Paul (Heidi) Darley, Anne (Randy) Freedman and the late William C., and Mary Krina (Michael) Mattio; the grandfather of Matthew, William and Kevin Darley, Gabriel, Geneva, Nicole and Jasmine Darley, Audrey (fiancé Stephen Welch), Margaret (fiancé Christopher Teets) and Sophie Darley, and James and Emmet Freedman; the brother of Patricia (the late Dr. Philip) Long and Reginald C. (the late Francella) Darley and the late Ju-

lia (the late Edward) LeFevour; the uncle of Michelle (the late Ted) FitzHenry, and many other nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Fran’s children: Laura Brady, Greg Trankina, Diane Golden, Frank Trankina and Mary Bea (James) Farmer; and he was the special grandfather of Robert Mackey and Mabel (Tyler) Huddleston, Ryan (Pina) Puccinelli, Eileen (Travis) Ayotte, William and Maggie Golden and Matthew and Daniel Farmer.

Visitation was held on April 22 at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home. Family and friends met at St. Luke Church on April 23 and private interment was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Catholic Charities (CatholicCharities.net/donate).

Michael McDonnell, 76

Businessman, volunteered in youth athletics Michael E. McDonnell, 76, of River Forest, died on April 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Davenport, Iowa, he was in the first graduating class of Assumption High School where he was captain of the MICHAEL MCDONNELL football team. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, and, after college, moved to Chicago where he met his wife, Judie. The couple lived in River Forest for 47 years and raised six children.

Actively involved in T-ball, softball, TOPS Swimming and swimming officiating, he always enjoyed being involved in his children’s activities. A member of the Oak Park Country Club for 38 years, he served as pool chairman for a decade.

He began his career in Chicago at Arthur Young as an auditor and was then hired by Swift and Company in the early 1970s as an executive. Promoted to CFO of Swift and Company, he eventually became vice president of finance with Swift’s parent company, Esmark. When Esmark was purchased by Beatrice, he retired from the corporate world and founded GMV Inc. with his close friend and longtime business partner, John Vassiliades. He owned GMV, a laundromat and real-estate holding company, with John throughout the remainder of his life. In August of 2004, he founded McDonnell & Associates Inc., a real estate holding company, with his son, Jeff, and nephew, Matt, which he also owned throughout the remainder of his

life.

Michael McDonnell was the husband of Judie (nee Seidel); the father of Teresa (Michael) Humphries, Jeffrey (Diane), Allison (JT) Terry, Megan (Brian) Ellis, Michael, and Jeremy (Alyssa); the grandfather of Zoe, Charlotte, Addison, Quinn, Molly and Rowan; the brother of Lawrence (Jackie) and Patrick (Patricia); the brother-in-law of David (Carol); and the uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 27 from 4 until 8:30 p.m. at Chicago’s Peterson-Bassi Chapels, 6938 W. North Ave. followed by a funeral service on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. in River Forest’s Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St. Private interment will take place on a later date at Grace Memorial Garden, on the grounds of Grace Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memoriam of Michael E. McDonnell to AFTD (Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration), Radnor Station, Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087, www.theaftd.org.

Margaret Nichols, 100

Pianist and music instructor Margaret E. Nichols (nee McCall), a former longtime Oak Park resident, died peacefully at age 100 on April 16, 2018. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from DePauw University and her Master of Music degree in MARGARET NICHOLS piano performance from the American Conservatory of Music. She taught for 70 years in the greater Chicago area, maintaining private studios in Oak Park and Crown Point, Indiana and serving on the piano faculty of the Park Forest Conservatory of Music, VanderCook College of Music, Sherwood Conservatory of Music, and The Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park.

She was an active soloist and accompanist and also performed as a piano duo with Josette Behrend. She was an adjudicator, clinician and certified member of local, state and national associations of music teachers (MTNA).

Margaret Nichols is survived by her children and their families. Her life will be celebrated in private family gatherings.

Memorial donations can be made to MOMENTA, 605 Lake St., Oak Park 60302.

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

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

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

Apr 29 Ninth Day of Ridvan Baha’i Visakha Puja - Buddha Day Buddhist 30 St. James the Great Day Orthodox Christian 30-May 2 Theravadin New Year Buddhist May 1 Beltane - Samhain Wicca/Pagan Northern and Southern hemispheres Lailat al bara’ah Islam 2 Last day of Ridvan Baha’i 3 Saints Philip & James Christian National Day of Prayer USA Interfaith Lag B’Omer Jewish 10 Ascension of Jesus Christian

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Getting Down To Business

with the Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce April 21st, 2018

B2C-2B: Events Serve Consumers and Businesses Alike

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By CATHY YEN Executive Director

ur Fourth Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair is this weekend. We are looking forward to a fabulous event for residents - but we are even more excited about what we created for the business community.

On Sunday, April 29 from 11am - 3pm at the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park, the public is invited to this free extravaganza. You can take a free fitness class, meet local health and wellness experts, ask questions, get a free health screening, and enjoy the children’s activities area.

Our team has worked hard to create a Fair that is worthwhile, engaging and fun for everyone. But that is a by-product of our mission, not the primary goal itself of a business

association created to serve businesses, not the public per se. Special events like the Health Fair allow us to create promotional and leadership opportunities for our local businesses.

When you deconstruct our special events, you’ll see a clear pro-business structure.

Special events typically are centered around a specific industry. Each event provides businesses with four different opportunities for promotion.

The most obvious way to participate is as a vendor. Free to Chamber members, the Fair offers seventy booths to wellness providers interested in interacting directly with the public to provide information, screenings and giveaways.

Sponsorship is another opportunity. In exchange for financial support, sponsors receive marketing exposure to attendees as well as the thousands of people who see our print ads, online promotion and website.

Partnership is the third opportunity. We are grateful to West Cook YMCA, our venue

partner, and the Wednesday Journal, our media partner. We design events to meet partners’ goals as well as ours.

The final opportunity is leadership. Chamber events are entirely volunteer-run and require community-minded individuals who donate significant time on behalf of their industry.

They work hard while building leadership skills and growing their personal reputation as dedicated, professional and generous individuals.

Shout-out to this year’s Health and Wellness Fair leaders Dr. Mary Ann Bender, Mary Ann Bender Podiatry, and Edward Gutierrez, Rush Oak Park Hospital. They did a tremendous job leading a team, promoting the wellness industry and supporting local business. Thank you!

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For more info: www.OPRFChamber.org

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ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY-LAW DEPARTMENT The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Secretary (ParkTime) in the Law Department. This position will perform a wide variety of advanced secretarial and clerical duties in support of an assigned department or office; and to provide general information and assistance to the public, as well as to employees of the Village, regarding the assigned department or office.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 27, 2018.

NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

The River Forest Park District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week M-F. Applicants are encouraged to visit the River Forest Park District website at www.rfparks.com.

Closing date: May 11, 2018 Big Data Developer sought by Cars. com in Chicago, IL. Wrt spark jobs to cleans/enrch/proc lrg amts of data. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday. com ref# 34421.

BILLING & ADMIN SUPPORT Intermodal Logistics Company, located in central downtown Oak Park, seeking a full-time Billing and Administrative Support professional.

The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to learn new skills in our growing organization.

Primary Responsibilities Include: * Ability to perform complex billing processes * Light phone work, filing, order supplies Proficiencies: * Microsoft Word & Excel Training will be provided. Logistics industry and /or Quick Books knowledge is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates can email resume and cover letter to humanresources@icl-na.com ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This parttime seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics. . Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than April 27, 2018.

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Supervisor in the Police Department. This position will manage, supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Police Records Division Support Services Bureau, within the Police Department including records maintenance and management services; and to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than May 4, 2018.

P/T CLERICAL IN OAK PARK HigherEdJobs, a leading career website in higher education, is offering an excellent part-time opportunity (approximately 15 to 20 hours per week) in their downtown Oak Park office. Days are flexible, but reliability and regularity are essential.

Competitive wages and a Vanguard 401(k) plan with match (after 6 months). The clerk assists with accounts receivable, accounts payable and assists in clerical functions.

Apply via email to clerk@HigherEdJobs.com.

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE In this quiet residential neighborhood

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit.

Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.

CITY RENTALS NEW CONSTRUCTION New development at 1639 W. Washington is pre-leasing apartments. Development is specifically for individuals 62 years and older.

One and Two Bedroom apartments.

Resident pays all electric. Laundry rooms on each floor. Rent is $672 for a one bedroom and $811 for a two bedroom. Restrictions apply.

Call 312-243-3333 to be placed on interested parties list.

SUBURBAN RENTALS 1 BEDROOM APT 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom apt includes dishwasher, fridge, gas stove & small corner enclosed outdoor porch. Rent is $1,119 includes water & heat. Pets allowed! 8 min walk to Jewel Osco, 10 min walk to CTA Greenline, 10 min drive to downtown Oak Park & 12 min walk to the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex Dog Park! On the first floor which makes moving a lot easier but not so near the ground where you have to worry about safety. Great place to call home!

Contact: Jesse Molina Phone: 708.289.2023 (call or text) 2 BR FOREST PARK $1100 SPACIOUS, VINTAGE, 2nd floor of 2 flat, quiet, sunny, hardwood floors, parking, near blue and green CTA lines, west of Harlem Ave, south of Madison St. Tenant pays own heat and electric. No laundry or storage. Available May 1st. $1100 monthly. Viewing on Sundays 11-3 by appointment only. To schedule time leave text or voice mail at 708-265-1773.

FOREST PARK 2BR 1BA Clean, newly appointed apartment with new paint, carpet, refinished floors, cabinets & appliances. 2blks to Green Line. 3rd floor. No pets.

Min. credit score 600. Securit dep. $1650. Rent $1100/month.

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CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

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ESTATE SALE 50+ YEARS 559 CLINTON PLACE FRI 4/27 & SAT 4/28 9AM TO 4PM

50+ Years of history in this home all for sale! Household furniture including mid-century modern Heywood Wakefield bedroom set, solid cherry dining room set, antique desks, and other quality pieces. Camera equipment, Travel collectibles, Vintage LP collection, Fitness/outdoor/ camping gear, eclectic household items and collectibles throughout.

Beautiful house plants. Garage goodies, Hidden treasures and so much more...

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE 244 CLINTON AVE SAT 4/28 & SUN 4/29 9AM TO 4PM

All proceeds will support “Our Guatemala” charity and a service trip that a dozen senior OPRFHS students will take in June. Featured items: lots of kitchen equipment/ tools, lots of sports equipment, skis, snowboard, rollerblades, bikes, drill press, circular table saw, router, paintings, 55gal fish tank with cabinet, Bowflex machine, wood table & 4 chairs, oriental rug, quilt, crib, stroller, car seats.

RUMMAGE SALES RUMMAGE SALE FOREST PARK AMERICAN LEGION POST 414

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

RENT A TABLE ONLY $25.00

OAK PARK Office Suites 2 to 4 rooms

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2 Offices 220 to 1100 sq. ft.

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Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

GARAGE/YARD SALES

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SELL YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS SPACE IS LIMITED RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY Call DEBRA 708-366-1929

ITEMS FOR SALE BEMIS AIR PURIFIER AND HUMIDIFIER $25.00 Call 708-488-8755 Bronze/Glass Dining Table Custom-designed contemporary bronze/glass dining table, stylish cabriole leg, effortlessly mixes with any interior style, perfect condition, 54” x 30” x 30-5/8”h, 5/8” beveled-edge glass top, view picture on oakpark.com–$2150 or best offer.

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ITEMS FOR SALE BUMPER POOL TABLE $35.00 Call 708-488-8755 CRAFTSMAN LEATHER SOFA/LOVESEAT Moving must sell, Custom Craftsman Style Leather Sofa and Loveseat. Hand-Burnished Bordeaux top Leather with individually antiqued hammered nail-head trim. Gorgeous Sofa and matching Loveseat–Full derma savage, highest grade soft thick leather. Custom made by Hancock and Moore in North Carolina (Paid Apx. $13,400, asking $2,900/ OBO) for the set / OBO); 5 years old. Please email: artsandcraftsnut@gmail.com or text or Call: 331-218-2099 (St. Charles, IL) HEAVY WROUGHT IRON OUTDOOR FURNITURE Double bench and round heavy side table. $100 for both.

Call 708-488-8755 Heywood Wakefield Chairs SET OF 4 Heywood Wakefield M551 Dining Chairs in original “Wheat” Finish, good condition, newer animal print plush upholstery, simple to recover to suit your decor.

See photo on oakpark.com–$1100– 312-685-5550.

ANTIQUE JOSEF HOFFMANN CHAIRS 5 Antique 1907 chairs by Josef Hoffmann of Vienna. Excellent Condition. Museum pieces. $3000 for set.

Call 708-524-1954.

LLADRO MOTHER & CHILD Retired Lladro sculpture “Adoration” #12, mother & child. $1495.

Call 708-488-8755.

STICKLEY STYLE DINING SET GORGEOUS CUSTOM 100% SOLID CHERRY WOOD STICKLEY STYLE DINING ENSEMBLE. Hand-Made, Solid Cherry through and through. Expanding Table.

Dimensions are (42W x 30H x 66–110L). Six Chairs (2 Arm and 4 Sides). (Originally about $9,600).

Asking $2,900/OBO for Dining Table and all Six Chairs. Matching China Cabinet, Dimensions: 84H x 60W x 20D. (Originally about $5,500): Asking $1,900/OBO. Please email: artsandcraftsnut@ gmail.com or text or Call: 331-2182099 (St. Charles, IL)

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys.

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

LOST & FOUND LOST CAT Young male tabby, brown & beige.

Missing from 800 blk S Scoville since 4/11.

Call 708-386-6742

Lost & Found and To Be Given Away ads run free in Wednesday Classified.

To place your ad, call 708-613-3342

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Attention: Parents of HomeSchooled Students

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 2018-19 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.

On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm, Forest Park Schools District 91 will conduct a meeting at the Administration Office, 424 DesPlaines Avenue, Forest Park.

The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are the parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Forest Park Schools District 91, you are urged to attend.

If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Michelle Gossett, Director of Special Education, at (708) 366- 5742.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: D18154203 on April 18, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of PRIDEAUX PRESS with the business located at: 1530 ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: EMILY VICTORSON, 1530 ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/2018

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss In the Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division In re the marriage of Gloria McCurtis, Petitioner and Donnell McCurtis, Respondent, Case No. 2018D430105.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before May 25, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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The applicant is requesting variations to Section 10-9-7 of the Zoning Code for the purpose of constructing a detached garage in the side yard adjacent to the house. The proposed garage will not conform to the requirements for side yard setback to the building wall and the combined side yard setback.

The Zoning Code requires a side yard setback equal to 10% of the lot width or 5 feet, whichever is greater. The lot frontage is 95.79 feet wide, requiring a minimum side yard setback of 9.58 feet. The applicant proposes to construct the garage so that the corner of the garage nearest to the southwesterly property line will have a setback of 5 feet.

The Zoning Code requires a minimum combined side yard setback equal to 25% of the lot width or 10 feet, whichever is greater. Based on the lot frontage of 95.79 feet, the combined side yard setback is required to be about 23.95 feet.

With an existing setback of 14.02

feet from the existing house to the northeasterly side property line plus the proposed 5 foot setback for the garage, the proposed combined side yard setback is only 19.02 feet.

The legal description of the property at 631 Edgewood Place is as follows: LOT 2 (EXCEPT THAT PART CONVEYED BY GEORGE L. THATCHER AND OTHERS TO ANNIE C. MILLER, SAID PART CONVEYED BEING THAT PART OF LOTS 2 AND 3 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3, 13 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SAID SOUTH LINE, 201.05 FEET TO THE ALLEY; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 70 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, TO THE WEST LINE OF THATCHER AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH, 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING) AND (EXCEPT THAT PART BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 AND THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3 EXTENDED TO A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 EXTENDED TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 2 AFORESAID; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF Published in Wednesday Journal April 25, 2018

LOT 2 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; BEING ALL OF THAT PART OF SAID LOT 2 LYING SOUTH OF A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 EXTENDED) IN BLOCK 1 IN THATCHER'S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 20 AND 21 AND PRIVATE STREET ADJOINING SAME IN THATCHER PARK LYING EASTERLY, SOUTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY OF OAK AVENUE WITH THAT PART OF LOT 3 IN SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF OAK AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; AND ALSO THE NORTHEASTERLY 1/2 OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH OF A LINE 83 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 IN SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF OAK AVENUE IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 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 Radatz Secretary Zoning Board of Appeals

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153934 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MOVEMASTERS with the business located at: 1533 HARLEM AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHAMAIAH S ROSS, 1533 HARLEM AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Dorrett Williams Lewis, Petitioner and Hugh Himan Lewis Respondent, Case No. 2018D-002919.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before May 29, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153938 on March 27, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE REAL CHICAGO INN with the business located at: 3017 FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JULIA BONNER, 3017 S FARRELL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60608 Published in Wednesday Journal 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154004 on April 2, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of B&B PLUMBING&SEWER with the business located at: 1540 OSTRANDER, LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: BRIAN THEADORE GRABIEC, 1540 OSTRANDER LAGRANGE PARK, IL 60526.

Published in RB Landmark 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18154183 on April 17, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of MASYLS with the business located at: 314 IROQUOIS ROAD, HILLSIDE, IL 60162. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: SYLVIA HINER, 314 IROQUOIS ROAD HILLSIDE, IL 60162.

Published in Forest Park Review 4/25, 5/2, 5/9/2018

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 for the following: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Village of Oak Park UST Manholes & Leak Detectors Project Project No. 18-112 Issuance Date: 4/20/18 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 Blvd., Oak Park, Illinois between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the Public Works Center, located at 201 South Blvd. on May 2nd 2018 at 10:30 a.m. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue bid documents and specifications only to those vendors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 4/25/2018

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Public Works Service Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018 for the following PROPOSAL # 18-111 2018 SIDEWALK POWER WASHING Specifications and Bid forms may be obtained at the Public Works Center at the address listed above between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or by calling 708-358-5700. Information is also available from the Streets Superintendent, Scott Brinkman, sbrinkman@oak-park.us or on the Village’s website http://www. oak-park.us/your-government/ 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.

The Village of Oak Park Published in Wednesday Journal 4/25/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK, NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-7 Plaintiff, vs.

SUSAN JAMISON, JOHNNY JAMISON, MARY RUSSELL GARDNER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, KOFI AKIL JAMISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 13380 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-303-023-0000.

Commonly known as 841 N Lombard Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 550025.02 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 981-7385.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3084300

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-082182.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-082182 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 2461 TJSC#: 38-1929 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector

attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8439.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8439 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 00989 TJSC#: 38-1652 I3079780

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.GRAZYNA M. WASIK A/K/A GRAZYNA WASIK, ANNA PAWLIK Defendants 17 CH 2461 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE Franklin Park, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 24, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2600 WESTBROOK DRIVE, Franklin Park, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-28-408-0060000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $237,186.44.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.LUCIOUS SMITH, III, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00989 1914 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1914 SOUTH 17TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-315-0220000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE

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FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-EFC4 Plaintiff, -v.GERALD P. NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CARL T. GEANES (DECEASED), LOTTIE M. GEANES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARL T. GEANES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 00996 614 RICE AVENUE Bellwood, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 614 RICE AVENUE, Bellwood, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-314-056.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $242,152.03.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse

to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610,

Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number 102863.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 102863 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 00996 TJSC#: 38-1761 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 21, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2731 NORTH MELROSE AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60164 Property Index No. 12-29-401-0090000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or

the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-10336.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-17-10336 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10000 TJSC#: 38-668 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 14-17-02232.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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Armed for success from page 60 struck out 14.

“Leader had one of the finer pitching performances I’ve seen,” OPRF coach Matt Maloney said. “We couldn’t get anything off him. He was picking us apart the plate.

He can throw any pitch in any count.”

With runs at a premium, the Huskies hurt their cause in the third inning with a couple of defensive miscues. The Lions took full advantage, scoring three runs. LTHS added a run in the fourth on Bryce Moskiewicz’s single, which scored Michael Martino.

After Barrette was pulled midway through the game, OPRF reliever Henry Darrow was effective over 3.2 innings. He allowed no runs, three hits, walked one and fanned six to keep the Huskies within striking distance.

However, Leader was completely dialed in, limiting the Huskies to three hits and no scoring opportunities.

“His first couple of outings, Grant wasn’t necessarily struggling but he didn’t quite seem like himself,” LTHS coach Kevin Diete. “The last few outings he has had a different mindset and taken control, which is awesome. We know how fortunate we are to have Grant. The way he competes is the best in the state.”

The second game offered more of the same from both sides. With Holderfield (Creighton recruit) and Steensma engaged in a pitchers’ duel, OPRF held a 1-0 lead in the top of the seventh.

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OPRF’s Dylan Whitney (1) hits the ball during Game 1 of a varsity doubleheader against Lyons Township at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Danny Machaj started off a LTHS rally with a single. Will Stenner tied the game on a single to score Machaj. With Stenner and Martino on base, the Lions’ Matt Piento laced a single to left field scoring both for a 3-1 lead. Steensma went the distance to earn the win. He allowed one unearned run, two hits, two walks and struck out five.

“It was great to come out on top,” Diete said about the Game 2 win. “We’ve been on the other side when we have lost in the last inning. We preach to our guys about the importance of timely hitting. We were able to do that in the last inning.

“We’re fortunate to get the win especially against a team like Oak Park. We compare ourselves against them. They are classy whether they win or lose, and it’s good competition against great rivals.”

While OPRF was disappointed being swept, head coach Joe Parenti put the loss in perspective.

“It was just one of those days,” Parenti said. “I don’t think we played our best baseball and if you asked LT, they probably would say the same thing about themselves.

There have been other Oak Park vs. LT games with more scoring, but these were

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intense, competitive games with very good pitching.

“Barrette didn’t have his best stuff but he battled. Darrow did a fine job in relief,” Parenti said about Game 1. “In the second game, I thought Griff pitched great. It came down to a couple of hits that found holes.

Their pitcher (Steensma) competed all day and Piento came up with a clutch hit.”

After Saturday’s twin bill, both teams remain primed. Along with deep, talented pitching staffs, the Huskies and Lions are solid on offense and defense.

The OPRF infield is hitting well with sophomore second baseman Dylan Whitney leading the club in average at .485. First baseman Holderfield (.450), senior shortstop Brian May (.444), and third baseman Jake Adams (.400) have contributed as well.

Andrew Neilson, Jai Mason Hsieh-Bailey, and Nathan Diamond lengthen the lineup with their offensive ability.

“We started a bit slow this season, which is expected,” Parenti said. “We have made some adjustments and guys are starting to heat up a bit. Defensively, I feel like we are a pretty strong team.”

Along with Barrette, Holderfield and Darrow, Pepperdine-bound Diamond and Jack Brennan are solid options in the pitching rotation.

Jack Ferraro leads LTHS with a .486 average, 10 RBIs and four doubles. Machaj is hitting .324 with 10 runs scored. Moskiewicz, an excellent athlete who also plays football at LTHS, is hitting .294.

Like the other high school baseball teams in the area, the Huskies and Lions have dealt with multiple cancellations due to inclement weather. This unforeseen circumstance has allowed more practice time and evaluation of players.

Nevertheless, it’s been a bummer for both teams.

“It’s been a tough mental drain,” Diete said. “Obviously, we want to keep our players sharp; bad habits can develop during practice. We’ve been keeping our practices short and sweet and just tune up the things we need to.”

In addition to the obstacle Mother Nature has provided this spring, OPRF was dealt the news of longtime head coach Chris Ledbetter’s dismissal on March 22. Acting as the interim head coach this season, Parenti has praised his players’ resilience and positive approach mentally.

“I’ve been impressed with the way the boys have handled everything across the board,” Parenti said. “The players understand what it means to be a part of this program. They take pride in playing baseball for the Oak Park community. I tell the kids this is a chapter in your life, so play hard and enjoy it, but there will be many more chapters to come. I feel lucky to be coaching these kids.”

OPRF’s Jake Adams (10) throws to first base for the out during Game 1 of a varsity doubleheader against Lyons Township at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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Friars net PepsiCo Showdown title

Fenwick girls soccer tops Crystal Lake Central in Navy Bracket final

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Senior captain Lauren Miller scored her first goal of the season and Shannon Ehrhardt added a pair of goals to power Fenwick past Crystal Lake Central 3-1 in the Navy Bracket championship game of the PepsiCo Showdown on Sunday. Senior Morgan Hosty had two assists on Ehrhardt’s goals and standout junior midfielder Anissa Nourse assisted Miller’s score.

The Friars (9-2-2) also battled St. Ignatius and Providence to a pair of scoreless draws in Girls Catholic Athletic Conference matches last week.

Defensively, Fenwick has eight shutouts and only six goals allowed. Senior goalkeeper McKenzie Blaze and defenders Lauren Stibich, Tess Shannon, Ehrhardt and Miller are the leaders in the backfield. Midfielders Kaylie Fredian, Molly Griffin, Anna Waring and Natalie Brennan have been key contributors as well this spring.

The Friars face host Trinity on Monday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m.

OPRF boys track & field The Huskies fared well at the Bob Cohoon Invite hosted by Downers Grove South. OPRF finished third with a score of 69 in the 19-team field. Neuqua Valley (120.5) won the championship and Minooka finished second (96.5).

In individual events, OPRF senior Myles Molette-Hughes won the triple jump at 46 feet, while MATTHEW VIETZEN senior Matthew OPRF senior Vietzen was the runner-up in the 1,600 at 4 minutes, 16.38 seconds. In pole vault, seniors Noah Kowal came in third, clearing 14-0, with John Sreenan fourth at 13-6. Nathan Sykes also placed third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.58.

The Huskies recorded a pair of third-place showings in the relay races. In the 400 relay, Kwame Thomas, Sykes, Jonathan Mitchell and Tyrone Clarke finished the race in 42.80, while Thomas, Mitchell, Clarke and Cory Poe posted a time of 1:31.09 in the 800.

Fenwick girls track & field The Friars placed ninth (28 points) at the Lake Park Invitational. Margaret O’Brien

won the 1,600 with a time of 5:15.95 and Claire Gatermann won pole vault at 10-9.

In the 3,200 relay, Fenwick finished third with a time of 10:02.72.

OPRF girls track & field OPRF finished ninth with a score of 42.5 at the Glenbard West Invitational on Saturday. The Huskies’ Rachel Rowe won the triple jump (36-03.50).

OPRF softball The Huskies (9-2, 1-0 West Suburban Silver) picked up three victories as their power-packed offense led the way with 33 runs, including eight homers.

On Saturday, Maeve Nelson (3-for-4, 4 RBIs), Fiona Girardot (2-for-3, 2 RBIs), Carli Tucci (2-for-3, 3 RBIs) and Mary Jones each hit a home run in a 12-2 win over Sandburg. Olivia Glass went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Zoe Prouty (2-0) picked up the win, allowing two runs (1 earned), four hits and two walks with four strikeouts.

OPRF cruised MAEVE NELSON past Glenbard West OPRF senior 10-3 in its conference opener on Friday. Girardot had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a 2-run homer, three RBIs and four runs scored, while Jones and Glass both had two hits and an RBI. Karly Cantrell belted a 2-run homer as well. Winning pitcher Cassie Metzger (3-1) scattered six hits and struck out six in 5.1 innings of work.

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The Fenwick High School girls soccer team defeated Crystal Lake Central 3-1 in the Navy Bracket championship game of the PepsiCo Showdown on April 22.

Winning pitcher Taylor Divello tossed a one-hitter over five innings in an 11-0 win over Waubonsie Valley. Divello (4-1) allowed no runs or walks and struck out seven.

The Huskies provided more than enough offense as Nelson (2-for-2, 3 R) and Jones each hit a two-run home run. Carli Tucci (2for-2, 2 RBIs) and Girardot (2-for-3, RBI) also fared well at the plate.

OPRF (7-2) hosts Downers Grove North on Wednesday, April 25 (4 p.m.) and Schaumburg on Saturday, April 28 (11 a.m.).

Fenwick softball It has been a frustrating season for the Friars. Fenwick has a 5-10 record overall and had 10 games cancelled due to weather.

The Friars lost three games over four days last week. On Saturday, Fenwick fell to Taft 8-7 in Chicago. Gianna Amundsen and Alyssa Stramaglia had two hits apiece and Cassandra Lee contributed a home run and three RBIs. In the other games, Amundsen (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) and Rachel Martinez (1-for-2, R) led the Friars in a 4-3 loss against Mother McAuley. Fenwick also lost to Providence 6-2 as Amundsen hit a solo homer and Nora O’Connor went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Fenwick hosts Resurrection on Thursday, April 26 at 4 p.m. The Friars also welcome area rival Trinity Monday, April 30 for a 4:30 p.m. game. Both games will be played at the Priory in River Forest.

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The Blazers went 0-3 with losses against Sherrard, Metamora and East Peoria at the Metamora Showcase.

The Blazers’ best shot at victory occurred against East Peoria in their opening game. Trinity trailed the Raiders 3-1 after four innings until single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings put them ahead 4-3. But East Peoria scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh to win the game.

Rachel McGovern and Sammy Nelson had two hits apiece. Nelson, who took the loss, pitched 6 and 2/3 innings.

In its last game, Nicole Romano had a team-high three hits and Juliana Morini added two hits and an RBI for Trinity in an 8-2 loss against Sherrard.

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Malnati steps down at Fenwick Assistant coach Staunton Peck named Friars’ new head basketball coach

By MARTY FARMER

on the Trevians’ 2000 supersectional championship team.

He is a 2006 graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where he was a two-year captain of the Continentals’ Looking ahead to next season, the Fenwick High School basketball team. From 2007-09 Peck was a graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, boys basketball team returns a lot of talented earning a master’s degree in athletic adminisplayers, notably nationally-ranked guard DJ tration. In addition to being the new head varSteward and prolific playmaker Damari Nixon. sity basketball coach at Fenwick, Peck also is However, one key member of the team won’t the school’s assistant athletic director. be back. After five years as the Friars’ head “I am extremely excited to take on the role of coach, Rick Malnati informed the school he is head basketball coach at Fenwick,” Peck said resigning from the position. He informed the in the same press release. “I am grateful for all varsity players of his decision on April 18. the mentoring that Rick Malnati has given me Staunton Peck, an assistant coach under as a person and basketball coach throughout Malnati at Fenwick since 2013, takes over as the past five years and beyond. He is an incredthe new head coach. ible coach and an even better person. I hope to “Five years ago Staunton Peck and I got a carry on the great culture he has established chance to come to Fenwick to coach basketover the past five years.” ball,” Malnati said in a press release issued by Malnati, 58, excelled as successor to John Fenwick. “I originally told Athletic Director RICK MALNATI Quinn, another successful hoops coach at FenScott Thies that I would commit to three years Fenwick basketball coach wick. and then Staunton would take over. I was havOver five seasons, Malnati guided the Friars ing so much fun, I stayed five! to a 122-33 record, highlighted by a 38-game “I’m very thankful to the Fenwick community, the faculty, and my players and parents for their support,” winning streak and three straight titles in the Chicago Malnati continued. “I have great confidence in Staunton. He Catholic League. In 2016-2017, Malnati coached Fenwick to a 30-5 record and Class 3A runner-up finish. In the Class 3A fihas a great basketball mind and a heart for kids.”

Peck is a 2001 alumnus of New Trier High School in Win- nals, Morgan Park edged the Friars 69-67 in overtime. Led by netka and played for Malnati for three years there, starting stars like Jacob Keller, Jamal Nixon and Steward, the Friars Sports Editor

“I’m very thankful to the Fenwick community, the faculty, and my players and parents for their support.”

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After coaching the Fenwick boys basketball team to 122 wins in five seasons, Rick Malnati has stepped down as the head coach. recorded the best season in program history.

Malnati also aided multiple Fenwick players in making the leap to college basketball. During his tenure, 15 Friars played at the college level, including notable players like Scottie Lindsey (Northwestern), Tom Planek (Providence College), Dan Dwyer (Penn), Mike Smith (Columbia) and Nixon (Minnesota State-Mankato).

Malnati, a Northfield resident, looks forward to spending time with his family. A return to basketball in an assistant coach’s role remains a possibility.

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Huskies swept by LTHS Despite dropping doubleheader, OPRF off to an 8-2 start

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

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OPRFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brendan Barrette (#22) throws a pitch during Game 1 of a varsity doubleheader against Lyons Township at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

ntering this season, the OPRF and Lyons Township High School baseball teams were regarded as the top two teams in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division.

Aside from a winning tradition, the commonality shared between the Huskies (8-2) and Lions (8-3) this spring is top-notch pitching. Plenty of power arms were on display Saturday as visiting LTHS pulled off a 4-0, 3-1 doubleheader sweep.

OPRF gave the ball to top starters Brendan Barrette and Griffin Holderfield (both have a 1.80 earned run average), while LTHS countered with ace Grant Leader (1.25 ERA) and Eric Steensma (0.72 ERA) in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early-season showdown.

In the opener, Leader was nothing short of spectacular, throwing 6.2 scoreless innings of three-hit baseball. Employing a variety of pitches (fastball, breaking ball, changeup), the Illinois-bound Leader See PITCHING on page 60

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