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Man killed in Oak Park carjacking Victim clung to driver’s side window until being thrown off By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter
tree, even when patriotically protected from Emerald Ash Borer. Critically endangered species. American Ash 36 yo.” The cryptic message is the work of Elmwood Park resident Scott Carlini, who has traveled the village by bicycle and foot for roughly six years, voicing his
A carjacking in the parking lot of an Oak Park grocery store on Roosevelt Road on May 7 resulted in the death of a Westchester man, 24-year-old Christopher Daniel Florez, according to Oak Park police. Oak Park Police are still investigating the incident and are holding a “person of interest” for questioning. Florez, police said, left a car running as a he, a friend and her daughter stood a few feet away at a DVD rental kiosk outside Jewel, 7036 Roosevelt Road, around 6:40 p.m. A man, described by witnesses as black male, about 30 to 40 years old with a thin build, short braids and wearing a dark sweater reportedly got into the car. Florez then ran to the car and reached inside the driver-side window, but the man drove off “at a high rate of speed,” police said. Still hanging onto the car as it traveled northbound on Harlem Avenue, Florez eventually was thrown from the moving vehicle. The Cook County medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on May 8 that Florez had died from injuries suffered by
See TREES on page 18
See CARJACKING on page 15
WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer
WHO WILL SPEAK FOR THE TREES? Scott Carlini, who goes by the name Scottie AshTree Seed, leaves a message on an ash tree stump in Oak Park. He argues that trees infested by Emerald Ash Borer beetles can be saved. Village Forester Rob Sproule disagrees.
‘Scottie AshTree Seed’: Trees don’t have to die Activist sends message to village by writing on stumps By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
Oak Park residents strolling through their neighborhoods have noticed the messages written on tree stumps through the village for years. The shaky handwriting on stumps of
trees removed from public parkways can at times be difficult to read. The messages usually state the species and estimated age of the tree and criticize its removal. The message on one stump near the corner of Pleasant Street and South Kenilworth Avenue states: “? Who culls a perfectly healthy and structurally safe
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Extracurricularly active One hundred years ago in June 1917, Oak Park’s most famous native son, Ernest Hemingway, graduated from Oak Park High School (now Oak Park and River Forest High School). To celebrate, the Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park is marking this milestone by holding its annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 17, at the Hemingway Museum, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. Leading up to the event, Wednesday Journal will feature pivotal moments from Hemingway’s life each Wednesday, courtesy of the foundation. “As an adolescent, Ernest had the opportunity to experiment with a variety of activities. He was fortunate to attend Oak Park High School, a large comprehensive high school that offered a variety of extracurricular activities. In addition to football, swimming, track and rifle club, Ernest participated in school plays, played the cello in the school orchestra and became a published author as a result of his participation in Trapeze, the school newspaper, and Tabula,
the school’s literary magazine.” p. 15-20. Nancy Sindelar, “Influencing Hemingway.” Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield, 2014.
Austinites and Oak Parkers converse
On Tuesday, May 16, at the Columbus Park Refectory in Austin, residents of Austin and Oak Park will get together and talk about mending the divide between the two neighbors. “This event is a touch point in a broader effort by residents and organizations in Austin and Oak Park,” said Rob Breymaier, executive director of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center. “We believe we can overcome the injustice of racial segregation to build a thriving and equitable Greater West Side.”
Breymaier will present along with L!VE Café co-founder Reesheda GrahamWashington. The free event, which is part of the Chicago Community Trust’s On the Table conversations, starts at 6 p.m. and includes dinner. To register or for more info, contact Athena Williams or Stuart Barnes Jamieson at 708-848-7150 or email austinascending@oprhc.org. You can also find the event on Eventbrite.
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CARRYING THE TORCH: Graduating seniors from Dominican University in River Forest walk with lit candles as their marching partners carry roses during the university’s annual Candle and Rose ceremony last Sunday. The event is a 100-year tradition.
Contributed by the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park in cooperation with the Oak Park Public Library, Part of the Marcelline Hemingway Sanford Collection
A PLAYER: Ernie is pictured with his teammates on the OPHS football team. He is in the first row, second from the right.
Boys to the rescue!
Montel, a green sea turtle, was dealt a bad deck of cards. First, he got tangled up in fishing line, severing his front left flipper. Then, a shark devoured half of his front right flipper, leaving a visible outline of its bite. Finally, while floating on the surface of the water, a boat struck Montel, damaging his right eye permanently. Any of these things individually would be devastating to a turtle. But thanks to a feisty spirit, Montel is a survivor and now a permanent resident under the care of the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. River Forest brothers, Jaxon and Miles Toppen, adopted Montel in the name of the One Earth Film Festival with their winnings from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest. At the March film festival, the boys won $75 for themselves plus a $75 matching gift to donate to a sustainability organization supporting the theme of their film. The boys won the top prize at the elementary/middle school level for “Shells in Need of Saving: Tales of Two Turtles”. Their 8-minute documentary recounts the stories of two injured sea turtles they met when they visited The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. The boys learned that turtles face many dangers. Ingesting plastic trash can cause blockages in their digestive systems. A disease called fibropapilloma is growing at an alarming rate among
turtles, where tumors grow over their eyes and flippers (Montel had developed this disease too, for example). There is also the ever-present danger of being hit by a boat. Follow Montel’s progress on the One Earth Film Fest website at: oneearthfilmfest.org/montel-the-turtle/ The One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest is accepting submissions now for the 2018 awards. Prizes are $1,000 at the college level, $350 at the high school level, $100 at the middle school level, and $75 at the elementary school level. Each winner also receives a matching gift to donate to a sustainability organization supporting the theme of their film. Learn more here: oneearthfilmfest.org/contestdetails/or email lisa@greencommunityconnections.org with questions.
Miles and Jaxon Toppen adopted Montel, a feisty, 170-pound green sea turtle.
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Ride of Silence Monday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning at Lake Street and East Avenue, Oak Park: The Oak Park Cycle Club leads the local Ride of Silence as part of a national, annual tribute that takes place on the third Wednesday in May. Cyclists honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The ride includes stops at locations where local riders lost their lives in recent years. All are welcome, no cost. Contact Frank McGee at frankmcgee@hotmail.com. To learn more, go to www. oakparkcycleclub.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Broadway to Hollywood Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St. Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m., Oak Park Arms Ballroom, 406 S. Oak Park Ave. Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m., Concordia University Chapel of Our Lord, 7400 Augusta, River Forest: The Oak Park/River Forest Encore Chorale, a choral group for senior citizens, presents three spring concerts. Broadway to Hollywood includes songs by Stephen Sondheim, George and Ira Gershwin, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The conductor is Linda Crabtree-Powell. The chorale is affiliated with Encore Illinois/Encore Creativity, the nation’s largest and fastestgrowing choral organization for older adults (55 plus). Concerts are always free. For more information, visit encoreillinois.org, email encoreillinois@ gmail.com or call 630-441-5157.
Artistic tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright Friday, May 12 from 7 to 9 p.m., Oak Park Art League: Through the Lens of Wright exhibit opens with a reception this Friday. Also on exhibit in May, are a selection of fiber art landscapes by Maginel Wright, artist, illustrator and Frank Lloyd Wright’s younger sister. On Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m., S. Lloyd Natof, furniture designer, woodworker, educator and Wright’s great-grandson, will discuss the geometry that animates Wright’s work in his lecture, “Reading Wright: Curious Furniture, Compelling Ideas.” Part of a series of community-wide events celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth. 720 Chicago Ave., 708-386-9853, www.oakparkartleague.org.
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BIG WEEK CureSearch Benefit Jo Nesbø at Grace Episcopal Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park: Bestselling Norwegian thriller writer Jo Nesbø promotes his new book in the Harry Hole series, The Thirst. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Glass Key for best Nordic crime novel. The Book Table is sponsoring this event. 924 Lake St. Tickets are $31.50 at jonesbo. brownpapertickets.com. All ticket holders will receive a free copy of The Thirst at the event.
Saturday, May 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Oak Park: To celebrate the life of Isabelle Jones, who died of brain cancer in 2014, and raise funds for kids’ cancer research, a pasta dinner will be held, complemented by performances by the Wendy City Dancers of Panda Studios, and numerous additional acts. Tickets are $20 adults, $12 for seniors and children 5-12, and free for kids under 5. For more, call Cindy Jones, 708-383-3525 or visit www.curesearchevents.org/goto/bellebenefit.
Ugly Prey Tuesday, May 16 from 7 to 9 p.m., Oak Park Public Library: Journalist Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, author of Ugly Prey: An innocent woman and the death sentence that scandalized jazz age Chicago, explores the sensational case of an Italian immigrant who spoke little English and was arrested in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband. For more information, visit oppl.org/ calendar.
Clarence Page at Third Unitarian Sunday, May 14 at 11 a.m., Third Unitarian Church: Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist Clarence Page will speak on “Searching for hope in a time of change” for the annual Rev. Donald H. Wheat Lecture in honor of Third Unitarian’s minister emeritus. Page is a regular contributor of essays to PBS News Hour and has hosted documentaries on the Public Broadcasting System. Learn more about Clarence Page at http:// www.chicagotribune.com/topic/arts-culture/journalism/clarence-page-PECLB0004517-topic.html. For more information on the event, phone 773-626-9385 or visit www.thirdunitarianchurch.org.
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Servants in our Village Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m., Oak Park Public Library: Educator, journalist and film historian Doug Deuchler will talk about the life of servants in Oak Park, 1880-1940, as part of the continuing Preservation in Person lecture series, co-sponsored by the library, Pleasant Home Foundation, and Landmarks Illinois. The lecture is free. 834 Lake St. For more information, visit oppl.org/calendar.
Forging a President Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m., Magic Tree Book Store: Book Launch for author William Hazelgrove’s Forging A President - How the West Created Teddy Roosevelt. Wine and cheese and books. 141 N. Oak Park Ave.
Saturday, May 13: The 25th anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Held each year on the second Saturday in May, the donations go to local food pantries in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest. Last year they collected 80 million pounds of food, which fed an estimated 64 million people.
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The director/creator is Mary Olny performance you ivieri. She plays a bossy, politically see of the new improv correct lesbian who comes on stage production, The Real before the first scene opens to ask Housewives of Oak Park the audience for a variety of ideas, at Open Door Theater situations, names, and such. “We will be different. That’s because want specificity,” she said. Olivieri improvisational theater is usujots down all audience contribually a type of comedy where tions and, amazingly, it all gets inmuch of what happens on stage corporated into the show. A female is unplanned or unscripted. character is named Euclid, for inSince the show is created colstance, because Olivieri had asked laboratively by the cast, incorpofor an Oak Park street name. Anothrating input from the audience, Theater Critic er is called Austin Garden because there is no way the actors will she asked for a favorite park. ever replicate what’s been done The diverse female cast includes Krisduring previous performances. It doesn’t matter whether you are famil- ten Farmer, Mary Fahey Hughes, Michelle iar with the Real Housewives francise. I Thompson-Hay, and Brittany Davis. Vincent occasionally would see an episode of The Kracht and Matt Tiegler play a variety of Real Housewives of Atlanta so I know the male roles, from an “over-coddled” son to a territory. These programs are not exactly documentaries since the focus is on personal conflict and entertainment, never education. Supposedly the shows are unscripted real-life situations, featuring non-professional actors. But plot-lines are shaped, ditsy doctor. with premeditated scripting and misleading A lot of humor is based on local issues, editing. such as the perceived difference between The formula is relatively cheap and north Oak Parkers and those who reside simple: loud-mouthed, liquored-up drama “south of the Eisenhower.” queens, ladies of leisure all, are committed Racial issues are addressed as well. One to over-sharing the details of their lavish of the African American women has a white lifestyles while showing off their designer husband. Another housewife remarks, “If I duds and multimillion-dollar mansions in didn’t want diversity, I’d go to Naperville.” gated communities. They engage in epic Some of the women are aggravated by the cat fights early in the season, then spend proposed new Taco Bell slated for the corner the next 20 episodes rehashing it every time of Lyman and Madison. “McDonald’s is fatthey get together. tening up our kids just fine,” one says. The Real Housewives of Oak Park uses The night I saw the show, the plot revolved some of this formula in which the women around conflicts that occur while planning a live their lives openly in front of the camer- fundraiser at Cheney Mansion. as but their conflicts never get as ruthless as The ladies, who knock back mimosas, are what often hits the fan with their TV sisters. excited about a class offered at the library There is no “mean girls” sensibility, nor do in “adult coloring” because the librarians they constantly glamorize vulgarity and ma- don’t care “if you don’t stay in the lines.” terialism. But they do capture the often narAlthough some of the scenes didn’t gencissistic behavior and ridiculous arguments. erate much actual comedy, the performIt’s very enjoyable hearing all the village ers built on one another and never seemed references and recognizable local situations. lost with all the references and new mateI attended the show opening night, and rial contributed by the audience. They work the performers were amazing in how they quite well as a team. incorporated elements the audience proReal Life Housewives of Oak Park looks vided. to be a crowd-pleaser production during its This particular improv group has no offi- short run. The evening of locally-infused cial name, which I found surprising. They’re improv comedy runs a little over an hour all quite adept at spontaneous comic acting. with no intermission. There will be four Each cast member has worked with The more performances on Fridays and SaturLeague of Improv Heroes, but the ensemble days, May 12 & 13, and 19 & 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20. has not yet identified their band by a title.
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his coming Monday it is expected that the Oak Park Village Board will receive the development application for that other corner of Forest and Lake from the developers at Albion. The expectation is that the village board will refer the application to the Oak Park Plan Commission and then we’ll be off and running. In anticipation of the coming drama, I talked Tuesday morning to two of the principal parties of this complex issue. Andrew Yule, vice president of development for Albion, and Jan Arnold, executive director of the Park District of Oak Park. The most contentious aspect of the public debate so far has been Albion seeking a variance from the village to build at 18 stories on a parcel zoned for eight and then the debate over the potential impact of a taller project on the adjacent Austin Gardens. A couple of months back, the park district board issued its full-throated opposition to the Albion project on the basis of the potential impact to the park caused by shadows thrown by the high-rise. And while Arnold was strong Tuesday in reinforcing that opposition to any building taller than 80 feet, both she and Yule talked about a series of ongoing conversations underway. Yule has been making the rounds in Oak Park, talking to local business groups, but, frankly, it is talks between Albion and the park district that are most interesting. Yule described the conversations as “cordial and necessary.” And ongoing. As he meets with individuals and groups, Yule is toting two fresh studies commissioned by Albion for the plan commission application and dealing with the two main rips against the project: Shade the building would throw on Austin Gardens and increased winds along Forest Avenue created by the high-rises. Yule is the first to say that there are people who have already made up their minds to oppose the project and that he is unlikely to convince them otherwise. There are others, he says, who are open
to seeing what he considers to be the scientific and factual basis for moving forward. The Journal is posting Albion’s shade and wind studies at OakPark.com and I have to say they’re interesting. The shade study, looking month-bymonth, hour-by-hour during the growing season, concludes that the southern third of Austin Gardens will pick up some additional shade if the Albion project is built as designed. But the impact is reported to be modest and limited to just the southeast corner of the park. Arnold says she has yet to see that study. Once the formal application is submitted to the village and the specifics of Albion’s ask on height and building placement are finalized, Arnold said the parks will have their experts update an existing shade study. The turnaround on that will be 10 days. Offering his take on conversations with the park district reps, Yule pointed to two constructive talks. Park officials have been concerned that the north side of an Albion project feels like the back of the building, facing the alley, rather than as the main view of it for anyone in Austin Gardens. Yule said that was a great point and that changes in brick quality and multiple ways to soften that front using greenery are being decided. Arnold said the parks do not want to see the sort of massive brick wall built on the north and east sides of the Vantage project. Yule also said Albion and the park are working toward a six-figure escrow fund created by the developer that could be used specifically to improve or replace any trees or plants on the park’s south end that might be impacted by the shade. Arnold leads every response by reiterating that the park board remains strongly opposed to any construction over 80 feet. But assessing the talks with Albion, Arnold says, “If the building is built taller than that, we want the environment to be as enjoyable as possible,” and later, “If it is built taller, we have the expectation that there should be funds set aside to restore and maintain the park.” So the real discussion begins.
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Erik’s could become tapas restaurant
Longtime Oak Park restaurant might be moving to shuttered Red Hen By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
Erik’s Deli, 107 N. Oak Park Ave., has become an Oak Park institution since opening in the early 1980s. Longtime villagers remember having lunch at Erik’s long before the restaurant’s renovation in 2009. It’s also a favorite hangout for former Gov. Pat Quinn, who lives in the nearby Chicago neighborhood of Galewood. But Erik’s is going through some changes, all of which have not yet been revealed. The Oak Park Board of Trustees unanimously approved a liquor license for Altiro, a new tapas restaurant that will be moving in to the Erik’s location. Vicki Scaman, who recently served as chairman of the Liquor Control Review Commission prior to being elected Oak Park village clerk, told the board of trustees that Erik’s owner Ajay Bhatia “is partnering with a chef and is going to have a concept of
Spanish tapas at Altiro.” Bhatia could not immediately be reached for comment. “They don’t have a lot of space to do any outdoor, but they would look at doing an open window, but nothing too expensive, so it was a wonderful proposal,” Scaman said in April. Village Trustee Andrea Button, who recently became liquor commissioner for the village, asked at the April meeting if there would be two establishments, with the new restaurant moving into Erik’s and Erik’s moving to the storefront formerly occupied by the now-shuttered Red Hen Bread, 736 Lake St. Red Hen closed in February after a sevenyear run at the corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue. Scaman told Button that the plan to move Erik’s to the Red Hen location was discussed at the March meeting of the liquor board, noting, “I do not believe that a proposal has come forward completely through the business department.” David King, head of the Oak Park commercial real estate firm David King & Associates, could not confirm if Erik’s was moving to Red Hen, but divulged that several interested parties have inquired about the
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ERIK’S ON THE MOVE? Erik’s Deli, 107 N. Oak Park Ave., is expected to be transformed into Altiro, a Spanish tapas restaurant. It was revealed at an Oak Park Board of Trustees meeting in April that Erik’s could relocate to the storefront formerly occupied by Red Hen Bread, 736 Lake St. property. Scaman told the board in April that Erik’s does not currently have a liquor license and she did not believe they planned to seek one in the future for the new location. She added that it “would be a wonderful thing to see
that [Red Hen] space used in a similar way and also with the history Erik’s has in the community to see them be able to stay with that concept as well.”
CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
River Forest woman missing in Montana
Search underway for 25-year-old OPRF grad By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter
A massive search is underway in Montana for a River Forest woman who went missing on Thursday, May 4. Madeline Connelly, an Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate, was visiting her uncle in Flathead County on her way to a new job in Anchorage, Alaska. She went on a hike in the area on May 4 and never returned. News reports in the area said Connelly’s car was located, but she is still missing with her dog, Mogie. Connelly was last seen near the Bull Creek Trailhead on Highway 2 near Essex, according to an ABC Fox Montana news report. Authorities say she was wearing baggy pants and a colored hooded sweatshirt, according to the news report. Laura Maychruk, owner of Buzz Café in Oak Park, is Connelly’s next-door-neighbor and a close friend of the family. Maychruk has been in touch with the family as they search for Connelly. Reading a text from one of Connelly’s family members, Maychruk said, “The search and rescue crews dedicated to this search are amazing and well-qualified. There are four
groups of three people on the ground doing a grid search of the area. Also, three helicopters dropped off three different groups up on the mountain to do a top-down search. A friend of the family is with another group as well as two other groups on foot.” Maychruk said searchers are now working to reconstruct Madeline’s path on the hike. “They think she was heading for a cabin, which is a seven-mile hike from the trailhead,” Maychruk said, reading from a family member’s text. “They can see where she missed the turn for the trail to the cabin. They can see that she crossed a small stream. Her tracks and the dog’s were visible just past the stream, but shortly thereafter they lost her trail. “It shows she still has all of her stuff with her, and there is no evidence of a wild animal encounter.” Maychruk said a family member also informed her that helicopters were out last night with infrared cameras searching for the woman. Maychruk said she was told that Connelly was supposed to return from her hike on the end of the day Thursday. Connelly is the oldest of four daughters, according to Maychruk. She said Connelly loves the outdoors and was headed to Anchorage, Alaska, to run a bakery. “She was driving to Anchorage and
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Madeline Connelly stopped in Montana to visit her uncle on the way,” Maychruk said. “I absolutely love that girl,” she said. St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 528 Lathrop Ave. in River Forest, invited people to pray
the rosary for Connelly on Monday, May 8. “We’re all just hoping a praying, and we’re all just waiting for some news,” Maychruk said. CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
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Adduci calls for River Forest to focus on seniors
Suggests focusing on qualityof-life, expanded emergency personnel training By DEBORAH KADIN Contributing Reporter
River Forest municipal government must commit to addressing the growing needs of its aging population and invest more time and resources to improve their quality of life, Village President Catherine Adduci said Monday. In her state-of-the-village address, Adduci suggested a two-prong approach. First, she asked Village Administrator Eric Palm and his staff to work with trustees to find ways in which the village could help seniors most in need with these simple tasks. She mentioned snow and debris removal as avenues to help seniors remain in their homes. The other emphasis will be on expanding training for police and fire department personnel and emergency dispatch employees, so they gain a greater understanding of people with dementia. Training sessions such as these, she said, would offer staff “a very approachable way to better communicate with those suffering from the disease.” Adduci’s emphasis on seniors comes just a couple of weeks before River Forest and Oak Park conduct their annual week of saluting seniors, called Celebrating Seniors. A shade more than 18 percent of the village’s population is over the age of 60. Nearly one-quarter of them need some form of assistance, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau figures. Those figures will only continue to grow in the years to come. “We are in the customer or human services business, and so we need to assess how River Forest village government can focus more on improving our residents’ quality of life,” Adduci said. “Having a better quality of life where residents enjoy living here will only strengthen our property value and help us stabilize our property taxes.” A committee of the whole village board could be called so that law enforcement and other public safety personnel can explain the challenges and the opportunities that the departments face in helping residents at risk. Training efforts also could also address working with the mentally ill. Adduci said the suggestion of instruction came about during discussions with residents. Through their current work, police and fire already are trained on preventing and intervening in a crisis before it escalates. The work she is proposing will augment that. “Knowing some of what to expect, how to deal with the confusion, the fear and the special needs of dementia patients, for instance, is of the utmost importance,” Adduci said. “The hope is for our public safety personnel to be able to differentiate between dementia, a medical emergency or intoxication, for instance.” Police already undergo crisis intervention
training, where officers can assess whether someone may need medical or mental assistance, Deputy Police Chief James O’Shea said. A total of 31 police personnel take between 200 and 320 total hours of training monthly. “We would welcome that subject specific training. It is a great idea,” O’Shea said. In a brief interview after the meeting, trustee Susan Conti also said these were great ideas. “Helping seniors in little ways would be good for the community, said Conti, who still hoped that River Forest would provide affordable senior housing.
There is no set date on when the ideas will be brought to the board table. Most of Adduci’s address – her third such speech since becoming village president in 2013 -- centered on village initiatives, such as setting a strategy for the Madison Street Tax Increment Finance district, forming a similar district along North Avenue, drafting a redevelopment agreement for the site at Lake and Lathrop and improving village property at Lake and Park. The long-awaited opening of Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market will take place in mid-summer. The village also will get an updated and eas-
ier to use website to finish up its communications plan and revise its comprehensive plan. On May 8, Adduci was sworn in for her second term as village president. Tom Cargie was sworn in for his second term as trustee, while newcomers Patty Henek and Respicio Vazquez will be first-term trustees and Kathleen White will be the first-term clerk. Outgoing Clerk Sharon Halperin was also recognized as was Trustee Tom Dwyer. Roma Colwell Steinke also was recognized for eight years of service – four as clerk and four as trustee.
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At Ethnic Fest, Multicultural collection stands out
First festival held since library took over collection last year By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
Last Saturday, community members celebrated the 37th Annual Ethnic Festival and World Languages Day at Julian Middle School, 416 S. Ridgeland Ave. The event was the first since District 97’s Multicultural Collection was acquired by the Oak Park Public Library and moved from Julian to the Dole Branch Library, 255 Augusta St. Fittingly, the new multicultural-learning librarian was in attendance. Naomi Priddy manned a table showcasing some of the many cultural artifacts in the center’s collection, including ceremonial elephants from Sri Lanka, a mask from Haiti and wooden toys from Poland. Priddy, who once taught fifth and sixth grade in Chicago, was hired full-time by the library in March. She said most of her job entails acting as something of a liaison between the library and the schools. “Half of my time is outreach,” she said. “I bring artifacts and materials into the schools that are available for checkout. I’m also available through appointment. I’ve been working with district leaders to talk about additional ways to have a real presence in the schools, such as showing displays.”
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ON DISPLAY: Naomi Priddy, the Oak Park Public Library’s new multicultural-learning librarian, showcases a few artifacts during last Sunday’s Ethnic Festival and World Languages Day at Julian. Priddy’s husband, David, looks on. Priddy credited longtime multicultural center director Lynn Allen with helping her ease into her new role.
“Lynn has been a great support during the transition,” Priddy said. “The way she worked with teachers and the resources she gave them — we plan to carry on some of those things.” Since the center’s relocation to Dole, Priddy said, the library has updated the book collection. Going forward, she plans to grow the collection through donations and new purchases. She’s currently conducting an inventory and an assessment of the collection. “I’m going through the collection and seeing where we have strengths and areas of growth, so I’ll be making purchases based where we can make the collection a little deeper,” she said. “If people are invested in donating, they can set up an appointment with me and share what they have, but they should be comfortable with the object being in circulation.” All of the items in the center’s collection are free for library card holders to check out, just as they would books. “All of the people who have borrowed artifacts so far have been really careful with them,” Priddy said. “There are quite a few educators who use the collection. At Dole, there’s this one girl who comes after school every Wednesday, takes home a different object and does research over the weekend. At the end of the week, she comes back and tells me about what it was she checked out.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
Congressman blasts ‘Nothingcare’
Repeal and replace of Obamacare draws ire from Davis, Jesse Jackson By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor
Several years ago, a sudden, “catastrophic” diagnosis of end-stage renal disease forced Monica Fox to stop working. “I spent three years on dialysis — three days, four hours at a time,” said Fox, who received a kidney transplant five months ago, a gift she attributed to the Affordable Care Act. Fox spoke at a May 5 press conference convened at Loretto Hospital in Austin by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (7th), Rev. Jesse Jackson and other lawmakers, health-care providers and union officials one day after the House Republicans narrowly passed a bill, called the American Health Care Act of 2017, designed to repeal and replace the ACA, popularly known as Obamacare. Fox and others who spoke at the press conference variously called the Republican plan “Trump-care,” “Trump-don’t-care” and “Nothing-care.” “The ACA made it possible for me to have the proper insurance I need,” said Fox, who lives in the south suburbs. “While I have been unable to work, I’m getting to the point of going back to work. If
According to a Quinnipiac University [the Republican plan] goes into effect, I will be faced with devastating news that I have National Poll released in March, voters in a pre-existing condition that may not be the U.S. oppose the GOP health plan by a 3 covered by my employer’s insurance,” she to 1 margin. According said. “That’s disgusting and whoever thinks to the nonpartisan that’s a good idea is sick.” Congressional Budget Office, the first Igor Studenkov, a Wednesday Journal version of the Republican bill, which failed freelancer, wasn’t covering last week’s to come to a vote, would take away health press conference. Instead, he was part of insurance from 24 million Americans within it, attesting to why he believes 10 years, cut federal funding the ACA saved his life. In 2014, of Planned Parenthood, and Studenkov was diagnosed with could spell the end of Medicaid Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. expansion, a provision of the “This meant I had to take ACA which allowed millions chemo for 12 weeks, once every of low-income Americans to two weeks,” he said. “I was receive health coverage, among able to qualify for Medicaid other possible consequences. expansion. After the treatment, I During last Friday’s press was declared cancer-free and am conference, Jackson and others still in remission. But honestly, didn’t mince words when talking I don’t know what I would have about the Republican plan’s DANNY DAVIS done if Medicaid expansion did potential effects on the lives Congressman not exist.” of poor, elderly, disabled and The Republican plan, which minority Americans. passed 217 to 213 on a party-line vote, now “In Illinois, 37 percent of the children makes its way to the Senate, where many receive coverage through Medicaid. There Democratic and Republican lawmakers, are 649,000 Illinoisans enrolled under ACA including Davis, believe it’s likely to either and this bill is designed to … cut that out and die from lack of support or be completely replace it with Trumpcare, Nothingcare,” overhauled. Davis said. The House bill that passed Thursday is the “Implementation of the Republican bill Republican Party’s second attempt to repeal will lead to loss of coverage for 24 million and replace the ACA since President Donald people nationwide. Overall, 44,269 Illinois Trump’s inauguration. Both attempts have residents are covered under the ACA and generated considerable popular backlash. [more than 252,000] are covered under
expanded Medicaid, which will be in danger in Illinois.” “This is a shame, an international disgrace,” said Jackson, who also said the attempt to repeal the ACA marked “the unraveling of our democracy.” State Rep. Camille Lilly (78th), who is also Loretto’s vice president for external affairs and development, said the repeal of the ACA will “harm our local community here in Austin and on the West Side. It will devastate us.” Lilly referenced a bill she introduced that allows felons returning home from prison to get signed up with the ACA 45 days before their scheduled release. Loretto’s CEO and chief medical officer, Dr. Sonia Mehta, said a possible repeal of ACA would “negatively impact our ability to take care of our communities,” adding that 85 percent of Loretto’s patients are enrolled in either Medicare or Medicaid. Oak Park resident Melanie McQueen said the bill will put children with preexisting conditions in danger. “This is literally a life-and-death situation,” she said. “There’s no reason in today’s age we have children who will die because of something preventative. When we say it affects all of us, it affects even our unborn children.” CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com
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Albion releases shade, wind studies
Developer discussing creation of fund to pay for damage
growing season, visual assessments in the field, and literature citations on species tolerances, the proposed Albion Residential project will not adversely affect the Austin Garden plant system.” Yule said in the interview that the shade from By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER the project would cover a small portion of the Staff Reporter southeast corner of the park during the growAlbion Residential has released two studies ing season. Trees in that corner of the park are – addressing wind, shade and vegetation – on largely shade tolerant species, Yule said, and the impact, or lack thereof the group argues, would not be damaged by the tower. “Based on hourly measurements, approxiits 18-story building would have on the adjacent mately 97 percent of the trees in Austin Gardens public park Austin Gardens. The studies will be used as the basis for Albi- will receive 9 hours or greater of direct sunlight on’s argument before the village’s Plan Commis- during the growing season,” Natural Path consion that its proposed development is a proper cludes in the study. The wind study conducted by Rowan Williams fit for the downtown area. Davies & Irwin Inc. (RWDI), a Canadian firm, Andrew Yule, Albion vice president of deargues that the Albion tower would actually velopment, said in an exclusive interview with reduce the wind effect created by the Wednesday Journal that the comneighboring Vantage tower. pany already is meeting with resi“(W)hile the southerly and southdents opposed to the project and westerly winds will still be deflected with representatives of the Park District of Oak Park – the orga- ■ Download the reports on the intersections and along Forest Avenue, the prevailing westerly winds nization formally opposed the available at will be significantly reduced along project earlier this year – to make Forest Avenue by the sheltering ofLOG ON TO OAKPARK.COM their case for the development. fered by the proposed development,” Jan Arnold, executive director the four-page RWDI report states. of the park district, confirmed the It is the first look at the research Albion says ongoing talks with Albion but strongly reiterwill show that the development will not have an ated the park board’s opposition to any project adverse impact on the park. more than eight stories. Yule said misinformation has been circulating Residents and other opposed to the luxury about the impact of the building and that when Alapartment building have argued that the building, bion representatives have shown the studies to resiwhich would stand opposite of the new 21-story Vantage apartment building at Lake and Forest, dents and others, they’ve gotten a positive reaction. “A lot of people say, ‘That’s a different story would cast shade over the park, damaging trees than I’ve been hearing,’” he said. and vegetation, and contribute to the so-called Yule said he expects the project to be officially wind-tunnel effect already created by Vantage. Yule said Albion representatives also are dis- submitted to the village board of trustees at the cussing the possibility of establishing a “six- board’s upcoming meeting set for May15. The figure” fund, possibly an escrow account, which board will then refer the project to the Plan could be tapped if the project did damage trees Commission for review. Residents have argued that the building is and other vegetation in Austin Gardens. The study assessing the impact of shading from too tall for the site and are urging the board of the proposed development was conducted by Oak trustees to reject a necessary zoning variance to Park-based consultant Natural Path Urban For- build the 18-story building. Current zoning alestry Consultants. Based on shade projections lows for eight stories. The studies released by Albion on Monday, May throughout the course of the year, Natural Path 8, are available for download on www.oakpark.com. concludes in its 35-page report that “the dynamCONTACT: tim@oakpark.com ic movement of shading on the site during the
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D200 gets new board leadership, bids old guard adieu Weissglass and Gevinson get things off their chests
made over the last four years, he said. Weissglass listed a series of accomplishments during his time on the board, including the hiring of D200 Supt. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, the imBy MICHAEL ROMAIN plementation of peer mentoring, the Staff Reporter elimination of materials fees for lowincome students, and the formation of During a May 2 special meeting, the District 200 school board ushered in a the new Culture, Climate and Behavior new era of leadership with the unani- committee, among other milestones. “You got a very raw deal,” said Gevinmous election of Jackie Moore as board son, referencing Weissglass’s loss, bepresident, Sara Dixon-Spivy as board vice president and Jennifer Cassell as board fore adding that Wednesday Journal’s decision not to endorse Weissglass was secretary. “wrongheaded.” Moore, the board vice Gevinson also made his president under former peace with other issues, inboard president Jeff Weisscluding the Open Meetings glass, ran for reelection to a Act and the Pledge of Allesecond term in April. Moore giance. was sworn-in along with “I believe the (Open Meetincumbent board member ings) law was well-intenTom Cofsky, who won his tioned, but its unintended bid for a second term, and consequences currently new board members Matt outweigh its virtues,” said Baron and Craig Iseli. Gevinson. “There should During a separate special certainly be less onerous meeting immediately preways than there are under ceding the one held for ofthe current law for a body ficer elections, Jeff Weisslike ours to discuss vital isglass and Steve Gevinson sues among ourselves withdelivered their last remarks out violating the law.” as board members. WeissSTEVE GEVINSON “One last issue that’s glass lost his bid for reelecrankled me for four years tion and Gevinson opted and that is the citing of the not to run for another term. Both outgoing members used their Pledge of Allegiance,” said Gevinson on exit statements to sound off on numer- the latter. “This country has been built ous thorns in their side, in the words much more fundamentally around the of Gevinson — and none perhaps more idea of no one ever having to, or being painful than what Gevinson described expected to, or even being invited to, as Weissglass’s raw deal. publicly pledge his or her allegiance to The outgoing board president at- anyone or anything. It’s far better, if we tributed his narrow loss primarily to want something ceremonial at the bethe often tense, protracted debate over ginning of a board meeting, to remind replacing the high school’s two aging ourselves of our responsibility as a swimming pools, which may have ob- board and our mission as a school.” scured “the major progress” the board CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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First Congregational Church of Maywood
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United Lutheran Church
409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am
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St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park
CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca Traditional Catholic
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OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org
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Ascension Catholic Church
Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org
West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org
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Christ Lutheran Church
607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org
808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays
Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor
Roman Catholic
St. Edmund Catholic Church
188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131
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Advertisement Nothing in the EEC recommendation suggests any sort of voluntary participation on the part of the area’s retail stores. The ordinance, as drafted by village staff, designates participants as “stores that wish to participate in the program”. In our view, this provision makes the ordinance toothless and ineffective. During the Board’s discussion of the ordinance in April, Trustee Colette Lueck, the official who first asked the Board to consider looking at plans to eliminate plastic bags, asked these pointed questions: “What’s going to incentivize anybody to do this? Why would they choose to do it, when they know they don’t have to?”
May 8, 2017 To: The Oak Park Village Board As the local faith community, we strongly object to the recent decision of the Village Board to make a retail plastic bag charge voluntary. We believe this decision is shortsighted and is counter to the wellbeing of Oak Park residents. Single-use bags (both paper and plastic) are very much a symbol of our problem with being a “throw away” society. Taking a stand to reduce their use serves as a gateway to an understanding of much larger sustainability issues. For instance, even people, such as immigrant and racial minority populations, the elderly, and the poor, as well as whole communities that suffer from persistent poverty, violence, and poor education, are treated as if they were unwanted or “disposable”. And how does this treatment weaken the social web that supports us all? So, when “talking trash”, we encourage everyone to understand that the issue is bigger than a bag. We are informed by our congregational “green teams” and by the Village’s Environment and Energy Commission (EEC), which, at the request of the Trustees, has studied the possibility of eliminating plastic bags for the last three years! Included in their fact-finding is that 100 billion plastic bags currently pass through the hands of U.S. consumers every year. (More than 17 million bags are used in Oak Park.) In landfills and waterways, plastic is persistent, lasting for
hundreds of years, breaking into smaller pieces and leaching out chemical components as it ages, but never fully disappearing. Animals that confuse plastic bags with food can end up with plastic in their stomachs, can become entangled and suffer injury or death. 132 cities and counties around the United States have instituted single-use bag legislation in order to reduce the plastic litter that blights landscapes and clogs sewers, drains, and lakes. The vast majority of plastic bags—97% in some locales—never make it to recycling, and bags that do reach recycling are the bane of recycling programs, costing millions in slowdowns and machinery breakdowns.
The EEC has studied several bag reduction programs in municipalities around the country. In addition, they have polled Oak Park residents’ opinions and have had several rounds of conversations with the business community. In the end, they voted in a 7-to-1 majority to recommend a single-use bag fee equally applicable to paper and plastic bags. They felt this type of program would be most “effective in decreasing single-bag use while increasing public awareness and possible behavior change.” Chicago is a case in point. Their plastic bag tax resulted in a 42% drop in the number of paper and plastic bags used to haul groceries, in the first month of the program!
We agree with this objection and strongly urge the Village Board to reconsider their decision to institute a “voluntary” single-use bag charge and instead take up the challenge to make a clear statement by opting for a straight tax as recommended by the Oak Park Environment and Energy Commission. Applied taxes have proven to be effective in changing behavior, and therefore, contributing to leaving a viable planet for the next generation. We ask our political leaders, as we ask ourselves, to show caring for all aspects of Creation--from toxic landfills to whole communities struggling to survive—and not trash It! Interfaith Green Network
Rev. Eric Biddy, Rector St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church of Oak Park
Rev. Helice Greene Unity of Oak Park
Rev. Kathy Nolte Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Rev. Cathy Caliendo River Forest United Methodist Church
Rev. Sally Iberg, Senior Pastor Pilgrim Congregational Church
Rev. Marti Scott Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church
Rev. John Cole, Lead Pastor First United Church of Oak Park
Rev. Teran Loeppke, Pastor of Congregational and Community Development Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church
Rev. Alan Taylor, Senior Minister Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Rev. Britt Cox, Associate Pastor First United Church of Oak Park Rev. Dr. Daniel de Beer, Transitional Senior Pastor Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Rachel Glick West Suburban Temple Har Zion
Rev. David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor Grace Lutheran Church and School Fr. Carl Morello St. Giles Catholic Parish
Rev. Jenny Weber First United Methodist Church of Oak Park Rabbi Max Weiss Oak Park Temple
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West Cook YMCA goes outside Oak Park for lifeguards Training provided for 11 Proviso East students By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
Cameron Wollenschlager, a 17-year-old junior at Proviso East High School in nearby Maywood, climbed dripping out of the high school’s swimming pool. It was the last day of a five-week Red Cross lifeguard and training certification program provided through a partnership between the Oak Park-based West Cook YMCA and Proviso Township High Schools District 209. “Before I started this program, I wasn’t that strong of a lifeguard. I didn’t get the basics, but as we progressed, it got much easier and the ideas and concepts came much more fluent to me,” Wollenschlager said, moments before he received the certificate that will allow him to interview, and likely land, a lifeguard position at one of the YMCA’s numerous aquatics facilities, or to apply for a lifeguard job somewhere else if he chooses. But the Maywood resident, along with the program’s 10 other participants, all Proviso East students, has his sights set on lifeguarding at his hometown’s sole public swimming pool — the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center. Since 2013, the West Cook YMCA has split the costs of operating and maintaining that pool with the village of Maywood. This year, thanks to this lifeguard training, the pool is poised to employ more local residents than it has in many years and, after the district puts a second class of certified lifeguards through training next fall, East will be able to finally start offering swimming instruction again. The school hasn’t offered swimming lessons because there aren’t enough certified personnel to man the pools during classes, said Tracy McCormick, PE department chair at East. “Part of our vision is to embrace partner-
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Car owner thrown to his death from page 1 being dragged by a moving car. Dustin Murguia, who lives in the 1100 block of Harlem Avenue in Forest Park, was unpacking from a weekend trip at about 7 p.m. on May 7 when he heard the screeching of car tires outside his home. “I heard a commotion. I heard some people outside. I live right on Harlem,” Murguia said May 8. “I open the window and I can see a body, close to the median of Harlem [Avenue].” Murguia said he went outside and walked 10 or 15 yards north, just as police and paramedics were arriving. Murguia said the victim, later identified
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MAKING A SPLASH: West Cook YMCA President and CEO Phillip Jimenez, far left, with Proviso East students and officials during a certificate ceremony held last Friday at the Maywood high school, where students were presented with lifeguard certifications. ships because they add value to the work we do,” said District 209 Supt. Jesse Rodriguez. “That’s one of our core beliefs. We want to eventually scale up and enhance this.” Phillip Jimenez, West Cook YMCA president and CEO, said his organization’s involvement with D209 will help ease the demand for aquatic space currently felt in Oak Park. “We’re always struggling to find great lifeguards,” said Jimenez, “so we said, ‘Why don’t we produce them out of Proviso East?’ It’s not just a life skill, but it’s also an economic and employment opportunity.” He added that the YMCA is also exploring a facility sharing arrangement with the district, so that some of the organization’s aquatics programming, such as family pool time and competitive swimming, can be offered at East in the future.
as Florez, was taken away by paramedics after about five to seven minutes. Police blocked off Harlem Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Harrison Street for about an hour, Murguia said. “It was getting dark before we heard traffic outside our house again,” he said. Florez was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and pronounced dead later Sunday evening. Police reported recovering the vehicle, a 2016 Dodge Charger, and detaining a person for questioning. Oak Park Police did not return a call requesting further comment. Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is urged to contact Oak Park police at 708-386-3800 or to leave anonymous tips at 708.434.1636 or at www. oak-park.us/crimetip.
Joann Kouba, a registered dietician and faculty member at Proviso East, said the partnership between the school and the YMCA came about from a meeting with members of a local health-conscious organization called Proviso Partners 4 Health and the school’s Community Wellness Committee. “Through the years we realized that we have to expand our programming,” Kouba said. “Wellness committees are a USDA mandate; every school district in the country is supposed to have a wellness policy and committee. They’re specifically all about obesity prevention.” Kouba said that, during a meeting last fall, someone suggested that utilizing the school’s pool would be a way to provide more physical activity options for students. “When we learned that the pool wasn’t in use because of the lack of certified and
trained staff, we said, ‘Let’s fix that,’” recalled Shanika Blanton, a PP4H member. “So we talked to students and asked them if they wanted to swim, but many didn’t even know there was a pool at Proviso East,” Blanton said. “The only people using it were teachers who swam in it after work and ROTC.” East Principal Patrick Hardy, Rodriguez and McCormick instantly warmed to the idea, while three D209 board members approached Jimenez with the possibility of a formal partnership. Soon afterward, the collaboration had legs. Which has given Christian Palomares, a 16-year-old Maywood resident, an opportunity. “I’m excited,” said Palomares, who is looking forward to working his first job as a lifeguard. “I want to learn as much as I can.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
RESPONDERS: Paramedics attend to the victim of a fatal carjacking that started in the parking lot of Jewel in the 7000 block of Roosevelt Road in Oak Park. The victim, Christopher Florez, leaped into the driver’s side window in an attempt to stop the thief, according to police, but was thrown from the vehicle in the 1100 block of Harlem Avenue. Photo courtesy of Dustin Murguia
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Oak Parkers tuned up their green thumbs on May 5-7 and headed over to the Oak Park Conservatory for the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory’s plant sale, an annual fundraiser featuring vegetable plants, herbs and flowers all grown in the conservatory’s greenhouse. At right (top) Steve Meyer, a horticulturist and for conservatory employee, and (bottom) Mari Minarik pick out plants for their gardens.
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It takes a Village – actually several villages – to make the local CROP Hunger Walk -- AKA Hunger Walkathon West -- a success. The 2017 planning team gratefully acknowledges and thanks the wonderful community that generously supported the 34th Annual CROP Walk on May 7th. More than 400 participants from more than 30 churches and other community organizations came together to end hunger “One Step at A Time”. It is not too late to donate! Just visit our website: www.hwwcrop.org and press the “DONATE NOW” button. Both paypal and credit cards are accepted. Recipients of the money raised include hungry people around the world with 75% going to the international relief and development programs of Church World Service (CWS) and 25% going to those served by the following nine local agencies: Cluster Tutoring Program, Forest Park Food Pantry, Housing Forward, OPRF Food Pantry, Pine Avenue Food Pantry in Chicago, Proviso and First Baptist (FBC Vineyard) Food Pantries in Melrose Park and St. Eulalia Food Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry and Vision of Restoration Food Pantry in Maywood. The Grand Marshal of the day was Kenneth Elisapana, founder of South Sudan Voices of Hope. As a Sudanese immigrant who has lived in the U.S for many years, Kenneth has also worked to help the people of his homeland. You can learn more about Kenneth and South Sudan Voices of Hope by visiting their website: www.southsudanhope.org. We are extremely grateful to the more than 75 business sponsors that provided financial, gift certificate and/or in-kind support for the Walk. They are: GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS ($1000.00+): REM, Inc. Wednesday Journal Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest Ferrara Candy Co. SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS ($500.00 to $999.00): Farmington Foods, Inc. Paramedic Services of Illinois Austin Weekly News Ebert Portrait Studio
Special Thanks to: Fr. James Hurlbert and Ascension Catholic Church Amanda Swanson and First United Church of Oak Park Karen Dylewski and the Forest Park Community Center Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Jon Skogen, CWS Liaison Latisse Teague and the Hope Tabernacle Praise Team Jonathan Oblander, Keyboard Joycelin Fowler and Pilgrim Congregational Church Third Unitarian Church of Chicago Unity Church, Oak Park More than 80 Incredible Walk Volunteers (these are the recruiters, the registrars, the crossing guards, the heavy lifters, the kids table volunteers, etc. etc. without whom the Walk could not happen): Deltrice Adams Jim Babcock Mena Boulanger Lauren Brightmore Rev. Dennis Bushkofsky Lori Carey Kathy Clark Ethan Colchamiro Bill Cragg Meghan Dowdle John Dwyer Mark Finley Beth Fischer Hilda Fischer
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Nancy Fong Forest Park Library Teen Service Club Members Joycelin Fowler Karl Frantz Kelly Frantz Brent Friesen Tichina Gardner Janet Gow Cheery Coffey Gunn Pat Hahn Bob Haisman Bobbi Hall Sarah Harmon Dana Harris Tiffany Harrison Jerry Hills Barbara Hoffman Laura Jordahl Ruthie Jones Rae Kalin Jaylin Keys Barbara Keys Michele King Pat Koko Suzy Krueckeberg Will Ksander Gabe Lara Nancy Leonard Joanne Libfeld Ted Lietz Carolyn Lundgren Linda Martens Jody Martin Kamana Mbekeani Nina McCaffrey Maxine McGhee Charlaine McAnany Gy Menninga Sylvia Menninga Cynthia Mobley Martha Mullins
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Participating Organizations: Ascension Church Calvary Memorial Church Cluster Tutoring Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Ferrara Candy Company First Baptist Church of Melrose Park First Baptist Church of Oak Park First Presbyterian River Forest First United Church of Oak Park First United Methodist Church Oak Park Forest Park Food Pantry Forest Park Library Teen Service Club Free Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hope Tabernacle Housing Forward OPRF Food Pantry Parkview Presbyterian Church Pilgrim Congregational Church Pine Avenue United Church Proviso Food Pantry River Forest United Methodist Church St. Bernardine Catholic Church St. Catherine of Siena / St. Lucy Catholic Church St. Giles Catholic Church St. Eulalia Catholic Church St. Luke’s Catholic Church St. Paul’s Thai Lutheran Church Third Unitarian Church of Chicago United Lutheran Church Oak Park Unity of Oak Park Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation Vision of Restoration Food Pantry
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Forester ‘in a tough spot’ from page 1 concern on stumps about the removal of trees infested with the emerald ash borer, an invasive Asian beetle that feeds on and destroys ash trees. Carlini often goes by the pseudonym Scottie AshTree Seed, a play on the name Johnny Appleseed, he says, and sometimes online by Scott Concertman. His work with trees doesn’t stop with marking them up once they’ve been removed by the village of Oak Park. Carlini often speaks with residents who live near the endangered ash trees, promising them their trees can be saved with his method of applying annual doses of pesticides. “I understand that you can’t save them all, but we can save a few of the best ones,” he told Wednesday Journal. This has created headaches for Oak Park Forester Rob Sproule, who said when the village removes an infected ash tree from the public parkway, residents often tell them they have paid Carlini to control the infestation with pesticides. Sproule said he’s spoken to Carlini multiple times over the years about the removal program for ash trees. While Sproule acknowledges that Carlini knows a lot about trees, particularly ash trees, he said, “He is not a licensed contractor and doesn’t have a pesticide license.” Sproule said the license is required to administer commercial pesticide. The forester said residents have told them Carlini takes just enough money to pay the cost of the pesticide, and some trees he’s treated have been left up after residents objected when village crews arrived. “It puts me in a tough spot with the resident,” Sproule said, noting that once an ash tree is infested with emerald ash borer beetles, it’s only a matter of time before the tree will have to be cut down. Sproule said all of the ash trees in Oak Park will ultimately have to be removed, but that the village waits until trees are infested, unlike other municipalities, which cut the trees down while they are still healthy. Carlini’s effort “comes from a good place, but it’s not really helping facilitate a meaningful conversation,” Sproule said. Sproule said that since 2008, the village has removed roughly 2,800 infested ash trees. Only a couple hundred remain, but they will ultimately have to be removed and replaced, he said. “Sometimes we get accused of removing trees that are healthy,” Sproule said. But he added that infested ash trees can be hazardous, causing branches to die and break off. If the village waits too long, those dead branches could fall and injure people and property, he said. Carlini says the jury’s still out on whether infested ash trees can be saved, noting that arborists throughout the country signed a letter in 2011 arguing that ash trees can be
Want to learn more about trees? Oak Parkers won’t have to go far this year to learn more about trees and how to care for them. The Treekeepers Program offered through Openlands, a Chicago nonprofit that works to preserve the region’s natural treasures, will be coming to Oak Park soon to help spread the word. The Treekeepers Program is an eight-day course taught by tree experts “focused on managing and reducing the threats to forest health.” Topics include: ■ Tree physiology and soils. ■ Identification. ■ Pruning. ■ Tree selection, planting and mulching. ■ Tree pests and diseases. The course costs $128 and will be held at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center, 167 Forest Ave. The deadline to register is May 31. For more information visit www. openlands.org/treekeepers.
saved with certain pesticides approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Carlini said River Forest has treated some 300 trees using the pesticide method, but River Forest Forester Mark Giannopoulos could not be reached for comment. Sproule said Oak Park is in the process of its 2017 tree removal and replacement pro-
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ON THE STUMP: Scott Carlini (above) says he could have saved some of the ash trees that have been removed by the village. Oak Park Forester Rob Sproule says Carlini has been administering pesticides to trees without a license. gram and will plant roughly 600 new trees this year. They will remove roughly 600 to 800 trees, he said. The village currently has between 18,000 and 19,000 trees in the public way, Sproule said. “Right now the plan for this year is 365 [new trees planted] this spring,” he said, noting the planting begins sometime this week. A second planting of roughly 200 trees will take place in the fall, Sproule said.
“When it comes back to Scott, I want to reiterate on the record that we appreciate his concern and understand where it comes from,” Sproule said. “It comes from the same place we come from because we’re tree guys, but the information he provides isn’t always accurate. “It leads to confusion and doesn’t facilitate a meaningful conversation about the urban forest.” CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com
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garage was burglarized in the 700 block of Humphrey Avenue at 5:45 p.m. on April 30. The burglar gained entry through a side service door and when confronted by a neighbor, exited the garage northbound through the alley toward Thomas Street. No loss was reported. ■ The basement of a residence in the 200 block of West Washington Boulevard was burglarized at 6:50 p.m. on May 1. The burglar entered the basement by unknown means and stole a green Outpost Trail 12-speed bicycle. The estimated loss was $400.
The front and rear 17-inch rims and tires were stolen from a gray 2005 Pontiac G6 in the 400 block of South Taylor Avenue sometime between 8 p.m. on April 27 and 8 a.m. on April 28. The estimated loss was $800.
Burglary from motor vehicle A Brookfield resident’s 2013 Ford van was burglarized in the 300 block of South Elmwood Avenue sometime between 7 and 8:30 a.m. on May 1. The burglar gained entry to the vehicle by breaking the front driver’s side window and stole five nail guns, an air compressor, three Milwaukee drills, a DeWalt saw, a Borsch laser, five Milwaukee battery-operated tools, a Dremel hand tool, and a bag with various Milwaukee hand tools and DeWalt batteries with two chargers. The loss was an estimated $4,610.
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orange, Rhino brand #15 vehicle immobilization device with a #15 lock attached to a 2009 Nissan was stolen by unknown means from the 700 block of Clarence Avenue sometime between 6:10 a.m. on April 26 and 10:05 a.m. on May 1. The loss was an estimated $750. ■ The office of Mac Collective, a marketing consultant at 1010 Lake St., was the target of theft sometime between 12:30 and 7 p.m. on April 29. A person gained entry to the address by unknown means and stole two company Samsung Galaxy 8-inch tablets and a personal Apple Macbook Air 13inch laptop. The estimated loss was $2,010.
Retail theft arrest A 22-year-old Berwyn man was arrested for retail theft at the CVS Pharmacy, 6748 Roosevelt Road, at 2:48 p.m. on May 1. He was transported to the police station, processed
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A juvenile male Oak Park resident was the target of an attempted robbery in the 1000 block of South Euclid at 4:30 p.m. on April 27. Two men pulled up to the victim in a gray fourdoor vehicle and asked for directions. One of the men exited the vehicle and unsuccessfully attempted to forcibly remove the victim’s cellphone from his hands. The two men were last seen driving away eastbound on Harvard Street. No loss was reported.
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Theft of service Four females in their 20s or 30s ordered $94.15 worth of food and beverages from Hamburger Mary’s, 155 S. Oak Park Ave., at 11:45 p.m. on April 28, and left without paying.
Attempted robbery A man in his 30s attempted to grab a woman’s purse in the 6200 block of West North Avenue at 1:20 p.m. on April 30. He was unable to separate the purse from the victim, retreated to a black SUV and fled in an unknown direction. These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, April 28-May 2, 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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“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” That timeless insight from playwright George Bernard Shaw helps explain the rising popularity of a free program that will be held at the River Forest Community Center on Thursday, May 25: “Movement and Memory for Joyful Aging.” Led by Gloria Araya, the one-hour class is not limited to River Forest residents and begins at 1 p.m. in Room 206 of the Community Center, 8020 Madison St. It is one of the final events, in a series of them throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, for Celebrating Seniors Week. Employing a cardio-dance style known as “ayun dance” that engages the mind and body, Araya helps participants get invigorated mentally and physically. A native of Chile, Araya has traveled the world sharing her unique style of dance movement that emphasizes maintaining a nurturing inner life while promoting an active lifestyle. “Movement and Memory for Joyful Aging” is sponsored by River Forest Township. It builds on evidence-based research showing that daily movement, for both the body and the brain, is a key to resilient aging. Although it is open to anyone, the class is especially for older adults “to enjoy movement and wonderful music that their generation will appreciate,” said River Forest Township Supervisor Carla Sloan. Ayun dance incorporates the vibrant rhythms of World music and various dance genres like Afro-Brazilian, Latin and Swing. It also plays with simple dance patterns and rhythms structured to strengthen the cardiovascular system, to improve memorization, and to promote body awareness. A teacher throughout the world for more than 30 years, Araya has taught regularly at area venues since 2006, including the East Bank Club in Chicago and the Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Park. Along the way, she has built a devoted following that includes Cathaleen Roach of River Forest, who called Araya’s classes “pure joy.” “I always leave class with a more joyful appreciation for the day ahead and my own well-being,” said Roach. “Gloria is indescribably inspiring, encouraging and a truly radiant spirit.” Araya encouraged individuals across the spectrum of physical abilities to attend.
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Gloria Araya They will be encouraged “to move at their own best pace, however quickly or slowly they wish to move,” she said. “This isn’t a competition,” Araya added. “This is for men and women at all levels of ability to enjoy moving to great music and experiencing the joy and invigoration that comes with engaging the mind and the body.” If there is enough interest in this introductory class, River Forest Township will explore the possibility of an expanded series, said Sloan. “Our goal is that great music, a nurturing environment, and the simple joy of moving–which is not ‘exercise’ per se, but just joyful moving – will inspire and delight our attendees,” said Sloan. “We are excited to bring this new programming to all of our local friends.” In addition to providing financial support to seniors in need -- more than $70,000 has been raised since the group’s inception -- Celebrating Seniors has three other objectives: to facilitate cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior population; to promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older; and to raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors. Celebrating Seniors is online at www.CelebratingSeniors.net; on Facebook at www. facebook.com/CelebratingSeniors; on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CelebratingSrs; and by phone at 708-386-3100. To learn more about programs or services provided by River Forest Township, please call 708-366-2029 or visit www.RiverForestTownship.org; www.facebook.com/ RiverForestTownship; or www.twitter.com/ RFTownship. Matt Baron is a public relations consultant for RF Township government.
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o celebrate the 150 years since Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth on June 8, 1867, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is planning a variety of events, including the ultimate housewalk for architecture fans, Wright Plus 150, on May 20. This year’s walk includes nine houses, four of them Wright-designed, with a special bonus house for Trust members. All of the homes are within walking distance from each other and Wright’s Home & Studio, covering streets and sidewalks that Wright himself walked on a regular basis. The Trust continues to put on their standardsetting housewalk, providing unparalleled COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY SHANE WELCH
BACK AGAIN: Guests enter the Arthur B. Heurtley House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1902) during the Wright Plus Housewalk in 2014.
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Arthur B. Heurtley House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1902) on Forest Avenue.
architectural and historical glimpses into private homes designed by Wright and his contemporaries. Trust President and CEO Celeste Adams highlights the added significance of this year’s version: “Celebration of the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth resets the lens of history, persuading us to reconsider his artistic achievement on the international stage of modernism and among American visionaries of the 20th century. The Wright Plus 150 Architectural Housewalk embraces the immediate neighborhood encircling Wright’s Oak Park Studio, the incubator of his ideas. Here, he created the first uniquely American ar-
chitecture, and here it remains, exquisitely preserved along the surrounding tree-lined streets.”
House stories The Arthur B. Heurtley House on Forest Avenue is a favorite for Wright aficionados and stands out on the block for its brightly colored brick exterior. Built in 1902, the home was purchased in 1920 by Wright’s sister, Jane Porter, and her husband Andrew. They divided the home into a duplex, turning each floor into a separate See WRIGHT PLUS on page B3
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COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Charles E. Matthews House (Tallmadge & Watson, 1909)
COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Charles A. Purcell House (Unknown Architect, 1893)
WRIGHT PLUS 150th anniversary from page B1
COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Hills DeCaro House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1906)
COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Laura Gale House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1909) on Elizabeth Court
apartment. The Porters lived in the home for 26 years. The current owners undertook an extensive renovation of the home, returning it to a single-family home and taking care to make changes that were sensitive to Wright’s design. The house is known as one of Wright’s earliest mature Prairiestyle homes and bears many of the hallmarks of the Prairie style — from the horizontal banding, overhanging eaves, bands of windows, and low-pitched roof. Visitors enter the home through a low-ceilinged entry and then find themselves in a soaring, open room meant to symbolize leaving the outside world behind. As in many of Wright’s designs, the home was planned to bring the outdoors in, with the addition of terraces and balconies. The home is unusual for its inverted floor plan: The public living and dining areas are on the second floor of the home, with the private family spaces on the first floor. The Hills-DeCaro House, across the street on Forest Avenue, was remodeled by Wright in 1906, turning a late 19th century Stick-style house into a much altered abode that showed early Prairie-style and even Japanese influences. The house was origi-
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Thomas H. Gale House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1892) nally designed in 1883 by architect Charles Miller for Dr. William Cunningham Gray, grandfather of Prairie School architect William Gray Purcell. In 1900, the home was purchased by Gray’s neighbor to the north, Nathan Moore, who planned to redesign the home for his daughter Mary. He also purchased the home immediately to the south, demolished it and had the Gray house repositioned on its larger lot. He hired Wright for the remodel, who assigned the job to his draftsman Barry Byrne. Reconstruction, which completely altered the entire house other than the foundation, was completed in
1906 or 1907, but Mary and her husband Edward Hills did not move in until 1911 or 1912. It is said that Mary was not too fond of her wedding present and did not commission Wright to design the home’s furniture. Instead, she hired her neighbor Henry Fiddelke to make significant alterations to the house. In 1975, Tom and Irene DeCaro purchased the home and began a significant restoration, only to have the majority of the top two floors destroyed by fire during the renovation process. The DeCaros See WRIGHT PLUS on page B5
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OAK PARK. REDUCED! RARE OPPORTU NITY to own this expanded brick bungalow. 4BRs, 2.1BAs. Beautiful stained & leaded glass windows, birch trim & drs, refin’d flrs. Storage. ...................................$649,500
FOREST PARK. NEW LISTING! FULLY UPDATED HOME. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Hdwd floors, quartz & SS kitchen, open floor plan, finished bsmt. Move-in ready! ..................................................$272,000 OAK PARK SO MUCH TO LOVE! Room for all, expansive family rm/kitchen combo, + green space galore! 6 BR, 3.2 BA, fantastic updates in heart of town location. .................................................................... $1,795,000 QUALITY HOUSE with style & substance - good systems, newer roof & windows, redone BAs, C/A + style galore. 5BRs, 4BAs. Huge kitchen. ...............$945,000 BEAUTIFUL HOME inside and out. 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths. Spring in bloom in park-like yard. ...$820,000 LIGHTFILLED, 5BR, 2.1BA Prairie Tudor home located in close to everything! Eat-in SS kitchen w/pantry. Grand master suite. ......................................$645,000 COMFORTABLE 3STORY, 5BR, 3 full BA Victorian with C/A-SpacePak. Maintenance-free exterior. Newer roof. ............................................................... $599,000 TRADITIONAL HOME with open concept kitchen & dining rm. 3 lrg BRs, 1.1 BAs. New windows. Family rm overlooking a beautifully lndscpd yd. .........$585,000 COMPLETELY UPDATED 3 levels of living spc w/new kitchen & bath. Huge yard. Walk to everything. 4 BRs, 1½ baths. .............................................................$555,000 FALL IN LOVE! Spacious home has orig wdwk, rehab kit, fin’d bsmt, TONS of storage & professionally lndscpd yd! Close to park, school & pub trans. ..........$505,000 JUST REDUCED! BUNGALOW GEM! Gorgeous 3BR, 2BA brick bungalow w/ awesome master suite. 1st flr family rm, screened porch + deck. ..............$489,900 A PERFECT CUPCAKE OF A HOUSE! 3BR, 1.1BA, first floor family rm, vintage built-ins galore, updated kitchen & new BAs. A perfect 10!! ..................................$469,900 SUNFILLED COLONIAL. 3BRs, 2 new full BAs + ½BA. Hdwd flrs. Wood cab kitchen w/pantry. C/A. Deck. Great house! ............................................$469,000 MOVEIN READY home with 3 BRs, 2 full & 1 half BA. Stunning woodwork, hardwood floors & stained glass. Huge lot in great location. ............................$459,000
OAK PARK. CHARMING, UPDAT ED 2STORY stucco w/lovely nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs. 3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab loc’n. ........................................$599,500
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SPACIOUS, LIGHTFILLED 4 bedroom, 2 bath house OTHER AREA HOMES on extra wide lot in Harrison Art District. 3-car garage w/ ELMWOOD PARK. JUST LISTED! NEED ROOM? carport. ..........................................................$410,000 NO PROBLEM. Cape Cod has 4 BRs & home office could DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, be 5th BR. 2BAs. Spacious kit & family rm. Lots more. ....................................................................... $319,500 winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced lndscpd yd. ADDISON. ATYPICAL RANCHSTYLE HOME! 3 ....................................................................... $392,000 spacious BRs, 2.2 BAs. Open flr plan w/huge kitchen & family rm. Luxurious MBA. Lots of storage. RIVER FOREST ........................................................................$499,000 OUTSTANDING BUURMA HOME. 6BRs, ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN with high3.2BAs. Designer kitchen & family rm. Finished end custom kitchen plus 4 bedrooms & 4.1 baths! Don’t bsmt. Beautiful park-like lot. ....................$1,349,000 PASS this up! .................................................$495,000 BRAND NEW! Fresh & exciting 4BR, 4.1BA. Open, ELMWOOD PARK. AWESOME LOCATION! Wellspacious layout. Exquisite finishes. Cook’s kitchen w/ maintained 2 BR home w/rehabbed kitchen & BA. Hdwd Thermador applncs & island open to stunning fam rm. flrs. New siding & windows. ....................... $229,900 Too much to list. Just Perfect! ...................$1,350,000 INCOME PRAIRIE SCHOOL home built in ‘06 w/classic architec- OAK PARK. BRICK 3FLAT close to school with a tural design & contemporary amenities. Spacious w/4BRs big living rm, formal dining rm. Well-maintained! Great & 4½BAs. Family rm. ................................ $1,195,000 income! ................................................................$729,000 REDUCED! LIVE IN STYLE & COMFORT! Gorgeous RIVER FOREST. INCOME PROPERTY, like a 2-flat, Dutch Colonial has 3BRs, 2 enclosed porches, 3-car but a side-by-side. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs in each unit. Hdwd flrs. garage, updated kitchen & BAs. ...................$569,900 C/A. 3½-car garage. .................................... $749,000 IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2-story brick home on COMMERCIAL deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/ OAK PARK. MIXED USE BLDG. 1st flr: lrg comJacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! .................................... $579,000 mercial spc – approx. 3000SF. 2 apts on 2nd flr: 3BR, 1BA MIDCENTURY MODERN RANCH w/open floor /1BR, 1BA. 2-car gar. 1st flr handicapped access. Call for plan on a large lot. 3 BRs, 2.2BAs. WBFP. MBR suite. 1st more info. ............................................................$350,000 .....$565,000 floor laundry. C/A. Attached garage. OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES NEW PRICE! WELLMAINTAINED 3+BR home. Hardwood floors. Custom shutters/shades. Freshly paint- JUST LISTED! ONEOFAKIND! Largest 3BR, 2.1BA ed exterior. Huge lot. 2-car garage. .............$499,000 unit. Newer kitchen adjoins family rm. Private patio. MBR NEED AN INLAW HOME? Loads of room, 8 BRs, ste w/ WIC. 2 garage pkg spcs. .................. $739,900 3 BAs. 3 BRs on 1st & 5 BRs, 2BAs on 2nd. Living rm & NEW CONSTRUCTION! New standard of luxudining rm on both floors. ...................................$499,000 ry! 1808-2200 SF units, 3 BRs, 2 indoor pkg spaces, spacious terraces, eco-efficient LEED certified. FOREST PARK Pricing starts at ................................................... $669,900 SLEEK & UPDATED home on a corner lot. Designer’s GREAT CONDO 2BR, 2BA overlooking Mills Park. Cherry touch. Gorgeous baths, zoned A/C. Make it yours! cabs, brkfst bar, SS applncs & granite countertop. Elevator ...............................................................................$429,000 bldg, lndry, storage. .....................................$248,900 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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BEAUTIFUL 2BR plus den, 2BA unit in vintage building in heart of Oak Park. Very spacious living & dining rms. Updated kitchen. ..................................$219,000 SUNNY AND SPACIOUS vintage condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and laundry in-unit. ....$179,000 WELLLOCATED STUDIO features hdwd flrs, new SS fridge and portable washer. Murphy’s bed. ....... $67,000
NEW PRICE! TAKE A LOOK! FAB COLO NIAL waiting for your decorating ideas. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Fin’d bsmt w/frplc. New windows, A/C, sprinkler system. .$575,000
BERWYN. WAITING FOR ITS NEXT OWNER. Spacious 4BRs, 2BAs in a great location. Open kitchen & family rm. Lrg yd. Well-kept; add finishing touches. ..................................................$222,000
OPEN CONCEPT 2 bedroom River Forest townhome. Updates throughout. ...........................................$216,000 EXTRAORDINARY 1BR CONDO in exceptional location. Updated kitchen. Great closet space. Full BA w/ double vanity. Balcony. Elevator bldg. ........$144,900
LOMBARD. UPDATED, SPACIOUS townhouse. 2 BRs, 1.1 BAs. Gorgeous kitchen. MBR, new W/D on 1st flr. Att garage. ...........................................................$175,000 NORTHBROOK. REDUCED! SPACIOUS TOWN HOME in great school district – 3 bedroom, 2½ bath. Full basement. ..............................................$349,000 PALOS PARK. DESIRABLE, well-maintained & spacious 2BR, 2BA condo in Mills Creek. Vaulted ceiling, gas frplc, wet bar. MBR ste w/WIC. In-unit lndry. ...................................................................... $159,000 VILLA PARK. TASTEFUL & SPACIOUS 3BR, 1.1BA townhouse. Updated kitchen. Finished bsmt. Hdwd flrs. Updated electric. ...........................................$155,900
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MUCH SOUGHT AFTER 3 bedroom townhouse at the Grove w/balcony & patio. Granite & stainless steel appliances. 2-car garage. .................................... $339,000
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OAK PARK. SECOND FLOOR UNIT in an updated 2-flat. 2 BRs+ tandem, hdwd flrs & wd trim thru-out. Bsmt storage & 2 garage spcs included! ........$2,000/mo
COMMERCIAL RENTALS OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from ......................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STORE FRONT/walk in office on busy street. 2 blocks from Metra train. In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure. ........ $1,525/mo
ELMWOOD PARK. ONE STOP SHOP! Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom in fabulous location. In-unit lndry. ........................................................................$239,000 ELMWOOD PARK. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! MBR w/BA & large living space, in-unit W/D, C/A, elevator bldg. - check it out! .... $139,000 DESIGN SHOWROOM Located at 139 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park ONLY 2 A New Standard of Luxury in Oak LEFT! • • • • • • •
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Weekend activities and ticket information Wright Plus Coordinator Angela Whittaker noted that, as of press time, many of the events associated with Wright Plus are at or near capacity, but it never hurts to start planning early for next year. Wright Plus will take place in 2018 on May 19. This year, ticket sales have been brisk with the introduction of a new tiered-ticketing plan in which prices rose incrementally every few weeks. At the tier closest to the walk, individual tickets are $95 for Trust members and $110 for non-members. To check realtime availability, visit http://flwright.org/ wrightplus/tickets. As of press time, there were still individual tickets as well as a few fast passes, at $595 per member or $610 for non-members, available. Whittaker said fast passes are a great option that ensures holders move to the front of the line and are not subject to long waits to enter the homes. This year’s Saturday Excursion and Ultimate Plus packages were very popular, so it pays to plan ahead if you want to attend one of these events. The Ultimate Saturday package ($1,200 members and $1,350
non-members) included a fast pass for the housewalk, a lunch the day of the walk at the Nineteenth Century Club and an Exclusively Wright dinner, a catered, intimate dinner in a privately-owned Wright home with the current owners. The Ultimate Plus Weekend Package, ($2,500 members and $2,650 non-members) includes the Saturday Excursion activities, as well as a welcoming reception at Wright’s Rookery building the Thursday prior to the walk, a private pass to the Wright’s Chicago tour on Friday, accommodations at Oak Park’s Carleton Hotel and transportation to and from events and the airport. For those wanting to get the first bite at these events for 2018, it pays to become a Trust member. Not only do members enjoy discounted pricing for Wright Plus tickets and packages, they also receive exclusive access to a members-only home the day of the walk. Also new this year, Trust members were able to take advantage of early ticket pickup the Friday prior to the walk at either an Oak Park or downtown Chicago location.
COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
John Schmidt House (Unknown Architect, 1872; E.E. Roberts remodel, 1908)
COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTO BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Harrison P. Young House (Frank Lloyd Wright alterations, 1895) on Kenilworth Avenue
WRIGHT PLUS Walking distance from page B3 sought to restore the home, relying on Wright’s 1906 blueprints, and a housewalk, the precursor to Wright Plus, was organized to raise funds. For their efforts, in 1977 the Oak Park Landmark Commission renamed the home the Hills-DeCaro House. The Laura Gale House on Elizabeth Court was designed in 1909 for the widow of Thomas Gale, for whom Wright had earlier designed two “bootleg” houses on nearby Chicago Avenue. The Prairie-style home is notable for its rectilinear concrete forms, which are said to have anticipated modern European architecture from the 1920s. Wright called on the same cantilever-
ing techniques when he designed Fallingwater in Pennsylvania years later. Subsequent owners included a preservation-minded architect, and, though the home’s kitchen and mechanical systems were updated, much of the interior remained intact when the home was listed for sale in 2015. The Harrison P. Young House on Kenilworth Avenue was built during the 1870s, based on a design by William Coman. In 1895, Young hired Wright to remodel the home, and Wright moved it back more than 16 feet on its lot. The home bears some similarity to Wright’s Nathan Moore House, with its pitched roof. The remodel shows early signs of Wright’s Prairie style with the prominent Roman brick chimneys and with the addition of a sweeping porch and overhanging eaves. See WRIGHT PLUS on page B17
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708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Cibula 7375 West North AvenueJoe Dan Bogojevich Don Citrano MANAGING Anne Brennan Julie Cliggett BROKER/OWNERS River Forest, Illinois 60305 Karen Byrne Alisa Coghill Kevin Calkins JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Tom Carraher Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton Pat Cesario
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UPDATED THREE BEDROOM GEORGIAN in River Forest Manor. Large kitchen, three newly remodeled full baths, gas fireplace, family room. Fully fenced expansive yard, two patios, gas grill, detached 2 car garage with party door to yard and OH door to alley. Addl attached 1 car garage. .......................................................... $400,000
CORNER PRAIRIE-STYLE HOME with spacious open floor plan on 1st floor, adorned with oak trim and flooring, and casement windows. Kitchen opens to the family room & large semi covered deck. Four BRs, 2 and ½ baths. Finished basement. 3 car garage and 3 car apron..............................................................................$879,000
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BUURMA-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, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. ..........................................................$2,449,000 SPECTACULARLY UPDATED American Federalist Home. Tremendously restored and improved by the designer/owner. Benefits include 5 BRs, 4 full + 2 half baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Library/Office and private Family Room with large-scale windows overlooking backyard. ...........................................$1,895,000 CLASSIC BRICK COLONIAL with all high-end finishes. First floor features hardwood floors, family room off kitchen. Finished basement has media room, 2 addl BRs, full bath, plenty of storage. Backyard offers private deck, large heated patio, built in pool. 3 car garage, heated driveway. ................................$1,595,000 VERY SPECIAL HOME located in the center of town with four full floors of living! Each room has been thought out to the very last detail. Lighting fixtures add ambiance to every room. The kitchen and family room are conveniently located overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard. .............................................$1,395,000 RESTORE THIS HOUSE with fabulous curb appeal or Build your dream home on this 100’ x 184’ lot. ..................................................................................$1,350,000 HANDSOME AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED traditional brick home for those who appreciate tradition and elegance. Distinctive home offers 5BRs, 2 full/2 half baths. Professionally landscaped fenced yard with in-ground pool and spa. Ample storage in basement. .......................................................$1,185,000 STUNNING BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR with 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths on one of River Forest’s most private streets. This house has everything you need. Fabulous family room, large eat-in gourmet kitchen, a truly amazing basement with a full spectacular wet bar. This is a must see. ...........................................................................................................................$1,145,000 GORGEOUS FRENCH NORMANDY with 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 5 half baths sits on a 75 foot corner lot. Gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace in LR, simply stunning eat-in kitchen with adjoining family room. Lower level rec room with gas fireplace. Beautifully landscaped grounds. ........................................$1,049,000 BEAUTIFUL STYLISH UPDATED HOME with 4 BRs, 3.2 BAs on four floors of living space. Includes LR w/ frpl, new high end kitchen, Breakfast Rm, 1st FL office. LL has Fam Rm, Rec Room, Laundry, Wine Cellar and Full Bath. 2 car garage with extra storage and rooftop deck...............................................$999,500 COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 bedroom home is move-in ready. First floor features a spacious open floor plan. Large, high end kitchen. Full finished bsmt consists of a family room, a wet bar and a bonus room with its own bath. Deep backyard with a large patio and fire pit. .......................................................$979,000 SPECIAL HOME located on a quiet street. Decorating right out of House Beautiful. The kitchen boasts lots of cabinets/counter space, hardwood floors. The fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. The dining room overlooks beautiful backyard. Family room with built -in book cases. ....................$919,000
New Construction Luxury Condominiums In the Village of River Forest
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GORGEOUS COLONIAL CLASSIC with all the bells and whistles! Flawlessly renovated home with high end finishes and quality updates throughout. Gourmet eat-in kitchen opens to family room, massive finished basement, Bluestone patio. Perfect for entertaining. .........................................................................................$799,000
STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. ..........................................................................$639,900
CLASSIC TUDOR offers the charm and elegance you’ve come to expect in River Forest. A beautiful brick and stone exterior and timeless interior with natural woodwork in this vintage home. Kitchen overlooks large backyard. Two fireplaces, dry basement. Two car garage. .................................................. $619,900 PRICE REDUCED BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANN BUNGALOW! Beautifully maintained and updated. Amazing location within two block radius to District 90 public schools, RF Tennis Clubs and Parochial Schools. Within walking distance to shopping and public transportation. Amazing neighbors and block!” .... ............................................................................................................................. $600,000 LOVELY, WELL CARED-FOR VICTORIAN offers three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and classic Victorian details throughout. All brand new - wood floors, carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. The large, deep back yard is fully fenced. ...................................$499,000
GORGEOUS HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath brick colonial sits on a majestic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Spacious living room, sun room or home office, expansive dining room, family room and a true chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area. ...........................................................$739,900 MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS to this well maintained, move-in condition three bedroom, two bath brick Georgian home. Updated kitchen with topof-the-line appliances. First floor family room with fireplace. Three car garage parking. Heating & Central air. ......................................................................$539,000 VINTAGE VICTORIAN on a corner lot with a formal entry, wood floor in LR/ DR. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths. Open front porch on 1st floor and enclosed front porch on 2nd floor. Large yard with a 3 car garage. Central air. Ample space for entertainment inside and out. .........................................$525,000 BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN style three bedroom, two bath home in central Oak Park. Large front porch. Open high end kitchen with granite, perfect for entertaining! All new furnace/ac, windows, siding, roof, etc. make this a nearly maintenance free home. .................................................................$498,900 CHARMING & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Tasteful updated décor blends seamlessly with original details which include natural wood and art glass windows. Finished basement with ample storage space and full bath. Three car garage includes an oversized bay. ..............................................................................................................................$489,000 TRADITIONAL OP AMERICAN FOUR SQUARE HOME with three good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms. Hardwood floors. California closets. Finished basement with recreation room and half bath. Well maintained throughout, move in condition. Schools and parks nearby. ..............................................................................................................................$459,000 WARM AND INVITING impeccably maintained home. Open living/dining room with hardwood floors. Updated kitchen, den with sliding doors to large backyard, 3 nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor, large family room and office in the basement. Don’t miss this stunner!....................................................$424,900
UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! .................................... $2,525,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above. ...........................................................................................................................$1,885,000
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED new construction with open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. Four generously sized bedrooms. Open basement ready to finish. Just move in!! ..........................................$484,000 CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house. Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full bath, laundry room. One car garage, 3 exterior spots. .......................................................$299,000
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For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 *All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.
PLENTY OF ROOM in this spacious bungalow. Two bedrooms on the first floor, rebuilt second floor including 2 full baths. Master suite has a fireplace and new bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with lots of space for your family. The kitchen is a cooks dream with many perks. .................................................$799,000 LIVES VERY LARGE! Each room has been thought out in this six bedroom, two and a half bath home. Kitchen boasts Rift Cut Oak and was completely redone in 2009. MBR has radiant heated floors. Patios and sitting areas off the Master. Everything has been done for you. ...............................................................$779,000 CLASSIC RED BRICK COLONIAL with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Traditional floor plan includes first floor family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, separate living room, separate dining, along with kitchen and separate breakfast room. Side driveway with two car garage. .................................................$679,000 GREAT CORNER LOT! Move right in to this four 2nd floor bedroom, one full and two half bath home. Additional office or den on first floor. Eat-in updated kitchen. Hardwood floors. New Cent Air. Semi-finished basement with half bath and additional office/BR. Open front porch. ...............................................$649,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage. ..............................................................................................................................$639,900
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s the school year draws to a close, spring is in the air and the smell of fresh grass and blooming flowers give our community a special feel. Tourists from around the country and from around the world descend on our area to soak in the brilliant architecture from the earlier part of the 1900’s and the end of the 1800’s. What we often take for granted as we live, work and raise families in this architectural jewel, will be highlighted on May 20th with the Wright Plus 150 house walk. Celebrating 150 years since the birth of America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Four of Wrights works will be on display in addition to other well known architects such as E.E. Roberts, John Van Bergen and Tallmadge & Watson. For many local residents this may be the best year yet to appreciate the best of the best here in Oak Park.
It is not often that homes of this stature are available for sale, but when they are, they are most often being marketed by a member of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors. Your local real estate professional has the knowledge and expertise to properly market and sell these significant, historic properties and we have been doing it for decades. There are well over 2000 historic sites in the Village of Oak Park alone and the majority of these are the single family Prairie, Victorian and Craftsman style homes, that line the streets of our community. Obviously not every single home in the area is a historic site or rests in one of the three distinct Historic Districts in Oak Park alone, it just seems that way. In the last three years, there have been over 1500 single family homes sold in Oak Park and River Forest. Prices have continued to rise and the number of homes sold in Oak Park in 2016 was the highest in over ten years.
Whether you own an architecturally significant property, or a home that has served your needs and helped you create wonderful memories, rely on a local expert to assist you with what is most likely your largest single financial investment. We know the market, we know the community and have the connections that will enable you to get the greatest return on your investment, while representing your home with a level of integrity and expertise that can only be found with a member of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors.
212 S. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 www.oakparkrealtors.org
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Distinctive Properties
ELMWOOD PARK
4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$313,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919
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ELMWOOD PARK
ELMWOOD PARK
3 BR, 3 BA .....................................$400,000
4 BR, 3 BA .....................................$464,900
Sue Ponzio • 224-500-7441
Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
OAK PARK
3 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $365,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
ELMWOOD PARK
4 BR, 2.2 BA ..................................$569,900
FOREST PARK
1 BR, 1 BA .....................................$189,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
Lisa Graziani-DiVito • 708-417-0612
OAK PARK
1 BR, 1 BA .....................................$119,900 Bobbi Schaper Eastman • 773-251-9353
OAK PARK
1 BR, 1 BA .....................................$129,900 Bobbi Schaper Eastman • 773-251-9353
OAK PARK
4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $530,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
OAK PARK
4 BR, 1.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $494,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
OAK PARK
4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$489,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394
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7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
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Distinctive Properties
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OAK PARK
2 BR, 2 BA .....................................$499,000 Susan Abbott & Robert Hann 847-567-3518
OAK PARK
3 BR, 3 BA .....................................$639,900 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033
OAK PARK
3 BR, 2 BA .....................................$527,000 Michael Nowicki • 312-925-0807
OAK PARK
4 BR, 2 BA .....................................$715,000 Harry C. Walsh • 708-955-6664
OAK PARK
3 BR, 2 BA .....................................$569,900 ATM Team • 708-674-7081
OAK PARK
9 BR, 3 BA .....................................$729,000 Michael Nowicki • 312-925-0807
OAK PARK
4 BR, 3.1 BA ..................................$575,000 Michael Nowicki • 312-925-0807
OAK PARK
4 BR+1 below grade, 3.1 BA.........$799,000 Maria Cullerton • 312-501-2033
OAK PARK
3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$585,000 Michael Nowicki • 312-925-0807
OAK PARK
5 BR, 4.2 BA ...............................$1,885,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
OAK PARK
2 BR, 2 BA .....................................$189,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
OAK PARK
4 BR, 2.1 BA .................................................................................................................. $669,900 Bobbi Schaper Eastman • 773-251-9353
OAK PARK
RIVER FOREST
4 BR+1 Bsmt, 3.1 BA .................................................................................................... $925,000 Bill Geldes • 708-697-5937
3 BR, 1.1 BA ..................................$499,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394
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Distinctive Properties
RIVER FOREST
3 BR, 1.2 BA ..................................$574,500 Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400
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RIVER FOREST
3 BR, 2 BA .....................................$584,900 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919
RIVER FOREST
4 BR, 1.2 BA ..................................$649,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
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OAK PARK
4 BR, 3.2 BA ............................................................................................................... $1,550,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946
RIVER FOREST
3 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$679,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
RIVER FOREST
4 BR, 3.2 BA ..................................$828,000 Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919
RIVER FOREST
6 BR, 3.2 BA ..................................$839,000 Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400
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RIVER FOREST
4 BR, 2.1 BA ..................................$879,000 Jolyn Crawford • 708-860-2510
RIVER FOREST
5 BR, 4.1 BA ...............................$1,145,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
RIVER FOREST
4 BR+1 below grade, 2.2 BA......$1,185,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394
RIVER FOREST
5 BR+2 below grade, 4.1BA.......$1,595,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
RIVER FOREST
4 BR, 4.2 BA ...............................$1,785,000 Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400
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7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
RIVER FOREST
5 BR, 4.2 BA ...............................$1,895,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
RIVER FOREST
5 BR, 5.1 BA ...............................$2,449,000 Ramona Fox • 708-363-3394
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
RIVER FOREST
5 BR, 3.1 BA ........................Upper Brackets Gabe Caporale • 708-456-1919
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7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040
RIVERSIDE
3 BR, 1 BA .....................................$425,000 Sheila Gentile • 708-231-1674
RIVERSIDE
3 BR, 2.5 BA ..................................$500,000 Rory Dominick 773- 425-9942
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RIVERSIDE
4 BR, 3 BA .....................................$519,000 Sheila Gentile • 708-231-1674
RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE
5 BR, 5 BA .................................................................................................................. $1,699,900
7 BR, 5 BA .................................................................................................................. $1,175,000
Catherine Simon-Vobornik • 312-501-4048
Sheila Gentile • 708-231-1674
RIVERSIDE
4 BR, 3.5 BA ..................................$618,000 Sheila Gentile • 708-231-1674
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FOREST PARK
Proudly celebrating 150 years of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Wright Housewalk!
PRICE REDUCED! Move into this modern & bright open concept newly rehabbed home. 3bdrm. 2 baths. 2 car garage. Close to blue line. ..................................................$334,900
RIVER FOREST
CICERO
2 Flat. Needs lots of work. Great River Forest location. Price to sell. ...................................................................................$181,000
3 unit building. Being sold “as is”. ................................... $149,900
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Quality
(qual i’ ty) noun The basic nature, the degree of excellence, the best available when compared to others.
...unless you experience the extraordinary real estate service of Tom Carraher. The quality choice in real estate professionals. Tom’s standards are simply higher. Call Tom Carraher at 708-822-0540 to achieve all of your real estate goals.
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Sunday, May 14, 2017 ADDRESS
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TIME
241 Harrison St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat . 11-1 1109 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $639,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 939 N . Oak Park Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 45 Keystone Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $879,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1439 S . Prospect Ave, Park Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,199,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat . 12-2
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7836 Madison St . UNIT 21A, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
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Oak Park • $729,000 5BR, 2.2BA Call Mike X120
Oak Park • $715,000 4BR, 2BA Call Harry x116
Chicago • $700,000 5BR, 3.1BA Call Steve x121
Oak Park • $630,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call April x181
Riverside • $595,000 4BR, 2.1BA Call Roz x112
Oak Park • $575,000 5BR, 2BA Call Joe x117
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Forest Park • $469,500 Multi unit Call Gary x125
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ARTFUL URBAN RESIDENCES IN THE HEART OF OAK PARK
50% SOLD! UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Single-level 3 bedroom +den residences $599,900 –$899,900
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OAK PARK 3D
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1010 Fair Oaks Ave 2BR, 2BA $499,000
719 N Kenilworth Ave 3BR + 1BSMT, 2.1BA $589,000
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622 Woodbine Ave 3BR, 2BA $569,900
847 N. East Ave 3BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $710,000
OAK PARK
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947 Mapleton Ave 4BR, 3BA $599,900
920 N. Kenilworth Ave 5BR, 3BA $720,000
1216 N. Kenilworth Ave 4BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $695,000
546 N. Oak Park Ave 5BR, 2.1BA $985,000
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723 N Taylor Ave 3BR, 1.1BA $419,900
630 N. Marion St 4BR, 3BA $779,000
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1040 Wisconsin Ave 4BR, 2BA $434,000
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936 Chicago Ave 5BR, 3.1BA $670,000
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926 Home Ave 4BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $649,900
RIVER FOREST
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1176 S. Taylor Ave 4BR, 2BA $199,000
923 N. Hayes Ave 4BR, 2BA $395,000
560 Park Ave 4BR, 2.1BA $675,000
RIVER FOREST
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OAK PARK
1109 Highland Ave 3BR, 2BA $469,900
607 Home Ave 3BR, 2BA $455,000
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751 Forest Ave 3BR, 1.1BA $599,000
131 Ashland Ave 4BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $689,000
FO RE S T PARK
7770 Washington Blvd 4BR, 3.1BA $725,000
847 Lathrop Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $699,000
727 Ashland Ave 4BR, 1.1BA $499,000
826 N. Harlem Ave 5BR + 1BSMT, 4BA $554,000
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1043 Thomas Ave 3BR, 2BA $339,000
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7419 Warren Ave 4BR, 3BA $549,000
121 Des Plaines Ave Duplex + PKG $225,000
101 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301 • 708-848-5550 www.weichertnickelgroup.com
613 Grove3D Ln – 2BR, 2.1BA$337,000 222 N. Grove Ave – 2BR, 2BA $224,000 421 S. Ridgeland Ave – 2BR, 2BA $269,900 108 S. Scoville Ave – 2BR, 1BA $159,000 224 S. Oak Park Ave – 2BR, 2BA $224,000
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Finding the Right home starts with the Right Realtor. CALL PATTI SPRAFKA WAGNER ACCREDITED STAGING PROFESSIONAL and a CERTIFIED LUXURY HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST
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GORGEOUS CURVED STAIRCASE, 4+ BRs, 3.1 BAs, huge family rm off the eat-in kitchen with easy access to the deck & yard & master suite. . . . . . . . . . $695,000
SO MUCH SPACE in this 4 BR, 1.1 BA Queen Anne home! Island kitchen & dining rm overlook the lovely garden. Side drive to 2 car garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000
WOW! 4 BR, 3 BA, bright, brick Prairie style home with incredible addition. Open floor plan, 1st fl family rm, master suite & stunning vintage details. . . . . . . $779,000
3 BR, 1.2 BA Prairie style home with lovely natural woodwork, oak floors, woodturning fireplace & very open kitchen with eating area & family rm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599,000
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AMAZING SPRAWLING RANCH home with attached 2 car garage. 3 BRs, 2.1 BAs, master suite, eat-in kitchen, sun room, hardwood floors...truly lovely. . . . $699,000
CUTE & COZY HOME in absolute tip-top shape! New: front porch, central air, furnace, stucco exterior, water heater, kitchen and bath. It’s ready for you. . . . . . . . . $339,000
3 BR, 2 BA BEAUTY with 1st fl family rm & low level rec rm. Remodeled baths (one on each fl), newer cherry cabinet kitchen & sharp decor throughout.. . . . . . $455,0000
NEW TOP LINE KITCHEN, lots of natural light, 3 very large bedrooms, 2 baths, huge living rm & oak floors are just some of this home’s special features . . . . . . . $525,000
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5+ BR, 3.1 BA Painted Lady with master suite, kitchen/great room, balcony off the 2nd bedroom, 2nd fl laundry & gracious front porch. Space galore. . . . . . $670,000
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4 BR QUEEN ANNE with gorgeous kitchen/ family room! Luxurious master suite, hardwood floors, fireplace, sun room off living rm & 3.1 baths. . . . . . . . . $689,000
NEWLY RENOVATED, spotless, 3-level townhome with attached 3 car garage. 1st fl patio off the family rm/office & 2nd fl balcony off the kitchen. . . . . . . . $337,000
2 BR, 2 BA CONDO, in the heart of Oak Park with 2 parking spaces! Great closet space, newer kitchen & laundry is allowed in the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000
Contact Patti for a Market Evaluation of your home. 101 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60301 B16 View more at OakPark.com/Real-Estate ■ May 10, 2017
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COURTESY OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST | PHOTOS BY JAMES CAULFIELD
(Top) Chester Flitcraft House (John S. Van Bergen, 1914) (Left) George Mayo House (Unknown Architect, 1875)
WRIGHT PLUS
Small area, many styles from page B5 The George Mayo House on Elizabeth Court is new to Wright Plus. The 1875 home is an Italianate-style home with some Tudor and Arts & Crafts influences. The Mayo House is the only house on Wright Plus for which there is no known architect. Records also do not show who was planned the early 1900’s remodel. Although some have attempted to attribute the remodel to E. E. Roberts, there is no substantiation for that claim. The home is thought to be the oldest, extant brick home in Oak Park (See New to Wright Plus, Homes, April 26 or on oakpark.com). The Charles A. Purcell House was built for the Purcell family in 1898. The original owner was founder, vice president and gen-
eral manager of the American Malting Company. His son, William Gray Purcell, was an architect with Purcell and Emslie Architects. The lavish Queen Anne-style home at the corner of Forest Avenue and Elizabeth Court is attributed to Charles C. Miller. The home was remodeled in 1923 by Charles E. White Jr., an architect who worked in Wright’s studio from 1903 to 1905. The remodel included a ballroom addition to accommodate the musical events hosted by the second owner, Bessie Yager. The Charles E. Matthews House is a Prairie-style home built in 1909, designed for Matthews, a druggist, whose family enjoyed music. The home is considered one of Tallmadge and Watson’s finest residential designs. Architects Tallmadge and Watson met when both were employed in Daniel Burnham’s office. The interior of the Matthews House features unique art glass. The Chester Flitcraft house was designed by John Van Bergen in 1913. The Prairie-style
home has been meticulously restored and features a unique, underground garage. The Flitcrafts were a prominent Oak Park family who employed Van Bergen, Wright’s final hire in his Oak Park studio, to create their house. A modern kitchen was added to the home during a 2005 renovation. The John J. Schmidt House was built on Kenilworth Avenue in 1872. Originally an Italianate-style home, it was built for a manufacturing executive. In 1908, it was remodeled by E.E. Roberts, with signature Prairie-style influences and striking art glass. A recent garage addition includes guest quarters on the second floor. ■ For Trust members, the Thomas Gale House, one of Wright’s bootleg houses on Chicago Avenue, will be open the day of the walk for both an interior tour of Wright’s early Prairie style plus outdoor refreshments.
See WRIGHT PLUS on page B18
Luxury Home Built in 2006
• 4 BR, 3 Full and 2 Half BAs • 3,600 sq. ft. • Built-in pool • Large loft space on 2nd flr • Deluxe kitchen with granite counters • Hardwood floors • Open floor plan • 2 fireplaces • Radiant heat in basement/garage • Master BR has Large BA with Jacuzzi • Balconies off two bedrooms For sale by owner • $710,000 Realtors Welcome!
Call Claudia at 708.296-5884
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Wright Plus and Oak Park A walk with strong community ties
By LACEY SIKORA
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any people know Wright Plus as Oak Park’s premier housewalk, which brings in hundreds of visitors each year to tour local homes and Wright’s Home & Studio, but what is not as wellknown is the impact Wright Plus has on the community and the many ways residents take part in the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s signature event. Sara Barnett, president and CEO of Visit Oak Park, is tasked with promoting Oak Park and 21 neighboring communities to advance tourism in the area and talked about the importance of Wright to the region. “Obviously, Frank Lloyd Wright is a huge destination driver for this area, and a lot of other communities nearby also piggyback onto interest in Wright. Wright brings people here, and they stay because there is so much other stuff to do and see.” The Trust’s records for 2015 show that Wright Plus brings a lot of visitors, from near and far, to Oak Park. In 2015, 7 percent of attendees were from Oak Park; 40 percent of attendees were Illinois residents from towns other than Oak Park and 45 percent were from states other than Illinois. International visitors accounted for 8 percent of attendees. The consistent interest in Wright, Barnett said, is a steady source of tourism in the Oak Park area. For 2015, the latest year with data, she noted that tourism in the area grew 4.5 percent, which compares with state growth of 2.6 percent and national tourism growth of 2.7 percent. “Domestic travelers spent $219 million in Oak Park in 2015, and tourism supported 5,200 local jobs,” Barnett said. “In the 21 communities we serve, tourists spent $253 million just in the restaurant industry. These numbers show you the trickle-down effect of events like the Wright Plus Walk.” The Visit Oak Park center on Lake Street gears up for a busy weekend during Wright Plus with extra staff and plenty of maps for the influx of visitors. Inspired by the 150th anniversary of Wright’s birth, Visit Oak Park has ramped up its marketing of Wright and reached out to the Illinois Office of Tourism, along with the Trust, to encourage the state office to promote the anniversary. The Illinois Office of Tourism recently launched a section of its enjoyillinois.com website to promote the anniversary: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/trip-ideas/view/ frank-lloyd-wright-in-illinois. Andrea Brown, senior manager of public relations for the Trust, noted that many others in the community take part in
making Wright Plus a success every year. This year, Master Gardeners from River Forest’s Trailside Museum will be in the Home & Studio courtyard during Wright Plus 150, providing tips about gardens that attract birds and butterflies. Locally owned and operated It’s A Sign provides much of the signage for the walk. In addition, local restaurants partner with the Trust to offer specials to guests during the weekend. Oak Park-based chef Melissa Elsmo is a key to the Wright Plus Ultimate Weekend Package as she prepares an Exclusive Wright dinner in a privately owned Wright house the night of the walk for the owners of that home and Ultimate Package participants. Elsmo has been cooking for Wright Plus for four years and calls the opportunity to create a meal in a Wright home an honor. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to cook in these wonderful houses. Last year, I cooked in the Rollin Furbeck House. This year, I’ll be cooking for about 20 guests in the Beachy House, which is sort of the Mac Daddy of Wright houses. The dining room is quite possibly one of the most beautiful rooms I’ve ever been in in my life, and of course, the kitchen is amazing.” Elsmo admits that there is a bit of pressure on two fronts when cooking for Ultimate Package participants. “When you cook in a Frank Lloyd Wright house, I call it ‘the don’t burn down the house’ gig. I also know people pay a lot to take part in these evenings, so I want to give them a great experience.” She does research and comes up with meals inspired by the home, Wright, and the season. As she continues to finalize her menu for this year, Elsmo is certain that her salad inspired by Wright will play a role and said she tries to weave a story through her six-course meals and makes sure that whimsy plays a role in the menu. She sees fruits of the Trust’s efforts in both the guests and the Trust volunteers who serve the dinner. “The guests will be together all weekend on tours and the walk, so a real sense of community and camaraderie develops that makes the evening festive. Plus, they are immersed in these grand spaces, which is what it’s all about in the first place. The Trust also does a fantastic job of cultivating and retaining a team of volunteers who serve the dinners. They wash dishes, pour wine and serve. They are so passionate about what Wright Plus represents in our village and beyond.” For Elsmo, one of her favorite parts of the night is when the guests inevitably ask to see the kitchen. “In many ways, a Wright house is a museum, but it’s a livable museum. It’s a living, working place.”
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1121 S Ridgeland Ave Oak Park $393,000 | 3 BR | 2 BA
Prairie style bungalow featuring hardwood floors and natural woodwork! Beamed ceiling formal dining room and spacious living room w/built-ins & art glass windows. Gorgeous french doors. Newer granite kitchen!
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2632 Oak Park Ave. Berwyn $189,500 | 2 BR | 1 BA
Sleek newer kitchen, featured on the 2012 Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour, has Carrara Marble counters & Amish-made Lyptus wood cabinets Two nice sized bedrooms. New furnace and AC. Tear off roof in 2014.
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617 Lyman Ave Oak Park $399,000 | 3 BR | 1.5 BA Spacious living room and separate dining room featuring hardwood floors and beautiful woodwork. (1996 addition) New Windows & Sliding Door to Deck; Master BR Expansion with huge walk-in closets & Skylights. Newer Tear-Off Roof.
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835 Columbian Ave. home sells for $995,000
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from March 1 to March 31, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.
OAK PARK ADDRESS
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6323 North Ave 6419 North Ave 835 Columbian Ave 827 N Oak Park Ave 835 Fair Oaks Ave 102 Wesley Ave 1015 S Euclid Ave 731 N East Ave 1003 S Grove Ave 726 Forest Ave 730 S Kenilworth Ave 110 S Euclid Ave 240 S East Ave 623 N Kenilworth Ave 726 N Ridgeland Ave 523 S East Ave 1022 S Lyman Ave 1114 N Lombard Ave 225 N Kenilworth Ave THE 225 N Kenilworth Ave THE 414 Wisconsin Ave 1 1007 Hayes Ave 1157 Gunderson Ave 619 S Taylor Ave 110 Home Ave 245 S Oak Park Ave E 1030 Wenonah Ave 339 Home Ave 2C 233 Clinton Ave 2331 1185 S Taylor Ave 1171 S Grove Ave 428 Wisconsin Ave 3N 138 S Austin Blvd 644 Washington Blvd 1019 Washington Blvd 10191B 934 Gunderson Ave
$4,375,000 $1,750,500 $995,000 $715,000 $705,000 $700,000 $692,500 $680,000 $610,000 $602,000 $589,000 $588,000 $580,000 $570,000 $515,000 $480,000 $435,000 $426,500 $425,500 $425,500 $415,000 $405,000 $394,000 $390,500 $365,000 $355,000 $333,000 $319,000 $290,000 $290,000 $276,000 $273,000 $265,000 $225,000 $199,000
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Df West N Llc Df W N Llc Fotos Peter James Beinlich Matthew A Hult Kristopher J Tsien Margaret Z Alvey Graham Nam Edward K Tr Almy Maria Nicole Faubel Brice Koneru Sruthi Fuller John P Cooper Charles Pareja Carlos G Clark Elizabeth Klein Stacy L Latona Daniel S Ruiz Amy J Jordan David Tr Stone Financing Llc El-Ali Kareem Nehrbass Andrea L Muhr Brian Wirtz Jessica C Escobedo Michael Anthony Fox Ronald P Benoit John William Hetzel Dorothy Powell Teresa Dieckhoff Jason 1171 S Grove Llc Morrison Kenneth Clines Patrick J Fokaite Monika Ward Brian A
$222,000
Delisle Timothy J
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1021 Washington Blvd 10213A 643 Ontario St 6433 949 Lake St A3 719 Erie St 2A 840 S. Oak Park 1A 644 Lake St 3W 408 S Lombard Ave 4063 1111 Thomas St 221 N Kenilworth Ave 108 224 N Kenilworth Ave 2C 400 S Elmwood Ave 4002S 1025 Randolph St 104 929 S Oak Park Ave 1SE 1154 S Lombard Ave 420 S Kenilworth Ave 11 1339 N Harlem Ave 9 1301 N Harlem Ave 3 808 Forest Ave 434 N East Ave 706 S Humphrey Ave
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OAK PARK ADDRESS 1162 S Harvey Ave 410 Wisconsin Ave 302 640 N Lombard Ave 0008002373104 1026 S Austin Blvd 1042 Home Ave 519 S Euclid Ave 317 S Elmwood Ave 1111 Thomas St 644 S East Ave 1184 S Elmwood Ave 179 Linden Ave 1792 328 N Lombard Ave 817 Belleforte Ave 800 Washington Blvd 301 930 Home Ave 830 S Kenilworth Ave 934 S Austin Blvd 420 S Kenilworth Ave 3 431 S Elmwood Ave 1043 N Kenilworth Ave 433 S Lombard Ave 38 846 N Kenilworth Ave 720 S Kenilworth Ave 305 S Cuyler Ave 1004 N Harvey Ave 1041 N Humphrey Ave 240 S Euclid Ave 158 N Lombard Ave
619 Jackson Ave 946 Ashland Ave 530 Forest Ave 7805 Greenfield St 546 Keystone Ave 523 Jackson Ave 608 Bonnie Brae Pl 942 Lathrop Ave 743 William St 938 Monroe Ave 43 Franklin Ave 7618 Vine St 239 Ashland Ave 102 Park Ave 1417 Bonnie Brae Pl 4C Tr 0008002373112 410 Ashland Ave 5A 510 Bonnie Brae Pl D3 510 Bonnie Brae Pl G2 1503 Monroe Ave 601 Clinton Pl 1307 Ashland Ave 610 Thatcher Ave 624 Franklin Ave 1541 Monroe Ave 15413 231 Park Ave 102 Park Ave 1416 Jackson Ave
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530 Forest Ave., River Forest
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7725 Taylor St 915 Ferdinand Ave 616 Elgin Ave 837 Ferdinand Ave 217 Circle Ave 7222 Washington St 1502 Marengo Ave 1118 Ferdinand Ave 7515 Madison St 329 Marengo Ave 648 Elgin Ave 300 Circle Ave 2L 1101 Harlem Ave 104 624 Lathrop Ave 1037 Des Plaines Ave E404 1037 Des Plaines Ave E503 926 Dunlop Ave 206 850 Des Plaines Ave 205 926 Dunlop Ave 206 233 Des Plaines Ave 1013 Ferdinand Ave
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447 Marengo Ave 315 Marengo Ave 4G 39 Elgin Ave 1037 Des Plaines Ave C604 7720 Taylor St 7541 Brown Ave 202 115 Marengo Ave 401 7735 Monroe St 943 Lathrop Ave 837 Thomas Ave 1013 Des Plaines Ave B603 7432 Washington St 204
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1435 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST $699,500 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath
1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,495,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath
Spacious, meticulously maintained Georgian family home. Walk to elementary school.
Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.
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847 CLINTON PL, RIVER FOREST $1,095,000 :: 4 beds :: 3.5 baths
417 N MARION ST, OAK PARK $369,900
1048 N EAST AVE, OAK PARK $783,500
Beautifully designed center entrance brick colonial with a gourmet kitchen. Walk to train.
Stand alone office building with 4 parking spots. 1,800 sq. ft. Multi-use. Walk to train, shop & restaurants.
Beautiful English Country style home. 3 bed/3.5 baths. Newer kitchen & baths.
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4308 Dubois Ave 3505 Vernon Ave 3312 Vernon Ave 2638 Forestview Ave 4513 Dubois Ave 4009 Maple Ave 4317 Blanchan Ave 8916 Southview Ave 3220 Maple Ave 4151 Elm Ave
$375,000 $371,000 $366,000 $265,500 $263,000 $258,000 $255,000 $253,000 $250,000 $250,000
3920 Elm Ave 3519 Morton Ave 3235 Madison Ave 3201 Oak Ave 4508 Deyo Ave 3224 Raymond Ave 4126 Vernon Ave 3230 Sunnyside Ave 4330 Dubois Ave 4412 Blanchan Ave
$242,000 $233,000 $230,000 $226,000 $221,000 $209,000 $195,000 $190,000 $175,000 $141,000
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$483,500 $305,000 $260,000 $239,000 $232,000 $230,000 $226,500 $200,000 $183,000 $153,000 $115,000
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$120,000
209 Millbridge Rd 352 Gatesby Rd 313 Blackhawk Rd 497 Uvedale Rd 739 Selborne Rd 304 Maplewood Rd 33 Northgate Rd 441 Repton Rd 181 N Delaplaine Rd 305 Desplaines Ave 100 Pine Ave 1100 21 S Delaplaine Rd 720 Selborne Rd
$620,000 $550,000 $452,500 $427,500 $427,500 $425,000 $262,500 $242,500 $238,500 $202,000 $107,000 Unknown Unknown
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Brick mid-century, open living area. Kit, lighting, flrs, paint, furnace, h20 heater, appls renovated in ‘15. 2 BRs on first flr, 20x20 master upstairs, bath, and a small BR/off. WBFP! 3BR/2BA .............. $179,900
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Own this and pay less than you do renting! 1BDR unit in lovely OP! Updated kitchen, bath. Lots of closet space, large rooms. Quiet, secure. Parking included. Local services, shops nearby! .......$69,000
Tons of space!. 2 of 4 BR on first flr. SS/ Corian kitchen leads to generous yard. Bsmnt with fireplace, new carpet, bar, ½ BA, laundry rm, storage! Near Mars Metra. 4 BR/2.5 BA ................................... $349,000
Gorgeous bungalow, classic stuyle & upgraded finishes. Clay tile rf, stained glass windows, oak wdwk, original tile fireplace w/built-in bookcases. Updated kit +island, pantry. 3+1 BR/2BA ...................... $299,900
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Our democracy, and newspapers, are under attack
an Haley called me recently to share his concerns about a bill pending in Springfield that would allow governments to publish official public notices on a state website instead of in local newspapers. It’s simple legislation that sounds good and would save taxpayers money. Who could be against it? Dan was candid and direct, as is his style. He was clear that the bill, if passed, would hurt Wednesday Journal’s bottom line. But he said something more profound that got me thinking. Democracy depends on a vibrant local press to police government, he reminded me. If lawmakers kill local newspapers by eliminating the regular revenue stream that public notices provide, who will be left to call out politicians who don’t act in the public interest? The legislation is nominally an initiative of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, but its support is much deeper and far more nefarious. There is a common element that runs through the political vein that includes Bruce Rauner, Donald Trump, Scott Walker, the Koch Brothers and all of the other dark money financiers. The clear goal is to pry control of democracy out of the tired hands of the electorate and consolidate power in the oligarchy. Take over the Republican Party? Check. Eviscerate the Democratic Party? How would they best do that? Attack the three legs of the stool of traditional Democratic Party supporters. One: Eliminate labor unions. End collective bargaining and prevailing wage. Break AFSCME, state government’s largest employee union, and force a strike. That’s Gov. Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, Part I. Two: Undermine lawyers representing injured workers. Upend worker’s compensation laws. Distort justice through tort “reform.” That’s Gov. Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, Part II. Three: Disenfranchise voters, particularly those of color and younger voters. Implement voter ID laws, term limits and redistricting “reform.” That’s Gov. Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, Part III. Now all that’s left is to disable the free and independent press or — better yet — starve it to death and replace it with fake news. Sound familiar? Rauner’s allies already have created a slew of fake newspapers, all innocuously named and taking root in the suburbs and downstate. The Illinois Policy Institute, a dark money organization sponsored by the Koch empire, has established a bureau that feeds “news” to depleted local newspapers that too often print them as news because they’ve already been starved to the point of needing content and having too few or no reporters. I’m not one prone to believing conspiracy theories. I usually look for a more innocent explanation. But I can’t any longer. Our democracy is under a full-fledged and coordinated national attack by the oligarchs. State Senator Don Harmon is a Democrat from Oak Park and president pro tempore of the Illinois Senate.
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PEACE DAY: Kelly Knowles, OPPL; Mary Rose Lambke and Cynthia Robinson, Mothers and Others for Peace.
Mothers’ Day: Catalyst for positive change
For some of us, “Mother’s Day” conjures up visions of flowers, homemade cards, breakfast in bed and maybe a well-deserved day of rest for Mom. This was my reality when my children were growing up. I looked forward to admiring their handmade gifts, and reading the messages of love written in crayon. Then a few years ago, when my children were grown, I came across Julia Ward Howe’s 1870 call for an International Mothers Day of Peace and read her impassioned plea for the mothers of the world to unite against the futility and horror of war. This struck me like a thunderbolt, and this new understanding of the history of Mothers Day inspired me to find ways to promote a more peaceful world. The time for humanity to resolve conflicts without violence is long overdue. The lessons taught by mothers (and others) throughout our history
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On Mothers’ Day, support women’s rights
One of the most powerful moments from the Women’s March in Chicago this year was a moment I witnessed after the fact on video. A group of young women chanted loudly: “Our Bodies, Our Choice!” followed by a chorus of men responding, “Their Bodies, Their Choice!” The repetition of this call-and-response echoing in the city streets was stirring and profound. This is how relationships should be, I thought. This is respect between men and women at its most basic level. I keep that moment in mind when I despair at each new blow to women’s rights, particularly reproductive rights: the continuous threat to defund Planned Parenthood, the waning availability of women’s health care clinics, and Trump’s latest signing of legislation that will allow state and local governments to withhold Title X federal funding for family planning services, whether they perform abortions or not.
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quity is the fundamental issue at Oak Park and River Forest High School. We know it is a darned good high school if you are a strong academic performer. Also, as in most places, it helps to be white and have strong family support. If you’re tightly connected to an extracurricular, whether it is theater, a sport, or gospel choir, your shot at success rises. In some dimensions of special ed, there is support and strength, in other areas of special ed there is a worrisome piling together of black students. That’s the short version as the high school, its board and administration, at long last seem ready to focus on equity with intentionality, energy and some acceptance that risk is a necessary aspect of the effort. Last week the board heard a report from its Culture, Climate and Behavior Committee — an upgraded iteration of the old Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee. What impressed us was the focus on ongoing review and measurement of equity-related initiatives. Specifically, the CCB committee recommended, and the school board approved, an annual review/survey of all stakeholders to measure culture and climate issues. Do students feel welcome and prepared to succeed? The board also OK’d an “audit” of all previous efforts to grow equity over the past decade-and-a-half. Finally, there was consensus that the widely discussed concept of “restorative justice” as a basis to overhaul a student discipline system that gathers up black students with great efficiency needed more definition and measurement. Right now restorative justice feels like a catchall for all sorts of disparate efforts. If it is going to take, it needs to be defined and understood; otherwise it runs the risk of becoming educational jargon. These are encouraging steps by a school district which is in motion toward its most essential mission: Those things that are best for every student in the district.
Rooting for Democrats
In the past week, we’ve watched with respect as local Democrats have spoken up on tough political issues. And while they would certainly expect strong support from these liberal communities, the wider pushback is real and the battles being fought are life and death. Senator Don Harmon, Democrat from Oak Park, pushed a bill through the state senate calling for Illinois to further license gun dealers. We’d call this act nothing more than common sense gun safety in a state awash in cheap handguns, too many of which turn into weapons of murder on our neighboring West Side. But there is, of course, opposition from Republicans in the senate. Now the bill moves to the Illinois House for hoped-for approval. Where Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner might land on a gun issue as his $100 million re-election effort draws nearer is uncertain. One cannot live in Oak Park or in Austin and not look for government to play some role in trying to quench the consuming gun violence. Taking straw buyers out of the mix is a simple and worthy step. Meanwhile, after the narrow party-line passage of the abhorrent Trump Care bill, we applaud Congressman Danny Davis and other local political leaders for making real the harm ahead to real people if this attack on the Affordable Care Act is not squelched in the U.S. Senate. Davis and state Rep. Camille Lilly gathered with other leaders Friday at Loretto Hospital in Austin to lay out the devastation that would follow passage of any bill approximating what the GOP strong-armed through the House. Loretto Hospital and hundreds of urban safety net hospitals across America would be endangered by this assault on expanded Medicaid insurance. The flip side are the small, rural hospitals that are the primary care providers in America’s small towns. It is time for Democrats to fight hard for core values. And our local Democratic leaders are in that fray.
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helps, too. nominate my daughter-in-law, KrisThe boys have read a thousand books ten Zotti Trainor, for Mother of the in their 3½ years because Kristen Year. I’ve nominated her each year signed them up for a program at the since my own mom died in 2015, so local library and diligently kept a log. that’s only two years so far, but I It may have been 100 books, 10 times expect this to be a long run. After all, each, but we all worked at it. And she’s only been a mother for 3½ years. the boys got the bonus of plenty of There are far too many deserving snuggle time as we read those books to candidates to actually name a Mother them. And, of course, the readers get a of the Year, so getting nominated is as snuggle bonus too. far as this goes. Almost every mother Last week at dinner, we introduced is nominated by someone, which is as it the boys to a lemon wedge. We had them should be. smell it first, then Bryce licked it (and Some mothers face great adversity puckered up), then Tyler sank his teeth and overcome it. Some can’t quite overinto it and laughed. They were willing to come it but deserve our admiration for wade in and weren’t traumatized by the facing that adversity and doing their experience. The credit goes partly to them, but also best under an amazing array of circumstances. Some are naturally good at being mothers and some to Kristen. They aren’t afraid to try new things. Shortly after, Tyler wanted jelly on his pancake, have to really work their butts off to do the best but I insisted he stick with real maple syrup, which they can. Some moms are fun/have fun and some I always bring along because it’s healthier than othare/do not, but they still love to their full capacity. er forms of sugar (which they’ll get soon enough). Many second-guess their own mothering, which may be partly why they’re so good at it. Self-doubt Tyler dissolved into tears and I told him we’d have can be a motivator. to go outside because he was making too much of This is why we can’t a racket in the restauname a single Mother rant. He said something I of the Year. Too many didn’t quite make out and variables. I asked him to repeat it. But Kristen has earned “I want a hug!” he said her nomination. Right out again. The answer to of the gate, she had twin that request, of course, is boys, born two months always yes. All is always premature. Tyler, the forgiven. Then he sat smaller of the two, was down next to me and 3 pounds, 1 ounce and enjoyed his syrup-soaked stayed in the NICU for two pancake. I give Kristen months. When he finally the credit for his ability joined them at home, to accept imposed limits there were still plenty and also to verbalize his of doctor visits because feelings. he had internal issues to These boys are, for the iron out. Bryce, aka “The most part, happy and Bull,” was 3 pounds, 9 healthy. There’s very little ounces, so not a big bull. meanness in them and On top of all that, a they’re not entirely selffew months later, Kristen centered either, which and my son separated always surprises me. and eventually divorced. They have their moments, Kristen lived with her dad for sure, but by and large, and step-mom for the first they’re a delight. Is this year and a half, so there nature or nurture? Some was some help, but she of both, no doubt, but was still a single mom. Kristen provides most Kristen, Tyler and Bryce Dylan helps support of the nurture. I can see them. He’s good with the it when I watch them boys and clearly loves interact. them, but Kristen does the heavy lifting. And I get the benefit whenever the boys and I are It hasn’t been easy for her, but she also gets together. “the good stuff,” the upside of being there. The Some mothers face greater challenges than boys are funny and sweet, but they’re wonderful Kristen, but Mother of the Year isn’t a contest to to be with mostly because of the time and effort see who has it roughest. Every mother faces chalKristen has put in with them. It brings out their lenges. This is about love’s ability to meet whatever best side. It pays off. challenges they face — and to face them day after To be a good parent, you have to love fully and day after day. you have to set limits. Having fun with them isn’t I’m writing about my admiration for Kristen essential, but it’s a big plus. Stimulating their because of Mother’s Day, but I don’t need Mother’s minds and introducing them to new experiences, Day to remind me. enlarging their world, is also very important. Every time I see my grandsons, I give thanks Having a support system of family and friends that Kristen is their mom.
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I’ll never look at women the same way again
ne of life’s pleasures is the Aha! experience — that sudden recognition of a thought or an idea that you never had before. Now infants, those lucky little ducks, have lots and lots of these treasures. Their tabula rasa-ness and immature memories provide an almost constant flow — bus, cloud, ant, banana, cold, hugs, bells and baths to name only a few. As we grow older, the frequency of these flashes of insight diminish until the last one. Aha! So this is what it feels like to die.” I was pleased to have one of these moments last week while watching an episode of Call The Midwife, the wonderful BBC production about midwives in an impoverished section of post-WWII London. There was a scene between two pregnant women in which a mother described to a first-time mother what it felt like to feel the baby first move inside her body. And then it hit me. I will never know that experience. Ever. And then like a string of firecrackers going off, I had a series of related Ahas.
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I’ve never gone into labor. I’ve never delivered a baby. I’ve never decided to abort a baby. I’ve never experienced post-partem depression. I never worry about breast cancer (although men do get it). I have never breast-fed a baby. I never have been raped. I never even think about being raped. I never have had to resolve whether I should work or stay home with my kids. I have never had to deal with inappropriate sexual remarks. No one ever looked down my shirt or up my pants. I had a mother. I have a sister, a wife, daughters-in-law, and female friends. I have read and enjoyed Jane Austen, Emily Dickinson and the Brontes. I think Simon de Beauvoir is more important than Jean-Paul Sartre. So I know I’m no knuckle-dragging, objectifying Trumpian. But that simple scene of two women talking about the quickening of the fetus was a revelation to me. I will never see women the same. To those of you who are mothers: Happy Mother’s Day.
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DTOP business owner opposes Albion development Craig Failor Village of Oak Park Transportation Commission Dear Mr. Failor: The purpose of my letter is to indicate that I do not support the proposed project and to urge the Plan Commission to vote against it. I write this letter not knowing which “hat” to wear. I could wear my “Past Plan Commission Chair” hat and urge the commission to follow the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance which indicates the maximum height allowable for the site — certainly not 18 stories. If the developer’s argument is that it would be a hardship to build within the current zoning height, I would indicate that no one is “twisting his arm” to purchase the property. One of the concept plans developed by the village, in concert with the Plan Commission, is the 2005 Greater Downtown Master Plan prepared by Crandall Arambula. That plan proposed a Founders Square by eliminating any building on the site and creating a connector to Austin Garden. In my opinion, this is one of the more unique and creative ideas to be brought forward for the downtown in a very long time. I could wear my “Licensed Professional Architect” hat and question why Downtown Oak Park needs another mediocre new building to join ranks with the
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other similar buildings under construction. The proposed building will create disastrous shadows on the garden plants as well as strengthen the already strong wind “venturi tube” effect along Forest Avenue. The concerns about the shadow and shade on the garden have already been well written about by the Park District of Oak Park and the renowned Landscape Architect Carol Yetken. I could wear my “Business Owner in Downtown” hat and indicate that the recent letter PROVIDED BY ALBION RESIDENTIAL from the DTOP board did not represent or reflect my opinion or beliefs. My architectural office has been located at Lake and Marion since 1991, and I feel that allows me some insight into what would be beneficial to the downtown area. It is not building another ordinary building in a unique site that will not enhance the fabric of the area. In final analysis, I urge the Plan Commission to take this opportunity to deny another mediocre building that will have a negative impact on Austin Gardens, to capture this time to encourage the village to create a “Founders Square,” and to allow the downtown area to link to the one great asset we have and as Carol Yetkin wrote, “assure that this special asset is not diminished for future generations.”
Louis J. Garapolo, FAIA President
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Calendar Of Events - May 2017
Celebrating Seniors Week, Part 7: Something for Everyone
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n this, the seventh year of Celebrating Seniors Week, once again a diverse and delightful range of educational and entertaining events are on tap throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.
objectives: providing financial support for seniors in need; facilitating cooperation between the business community, government agencies and non-profit organizations for the benefit of the senior From educational seminars population; promoting to rollicking entertainment, senior groups and organizations that serve these offerings give a persons 60 and older; and glimpse of the significant raising public awareness of contributions that older issues affecting seniors. adults make to our community and way of life. For more information For a deeper look, be sure about Celebrating Seniors, to come to one or more including these events events. and 2017’s “60 Over 60” class, please visit www. The Celebrating Seniors celebratingseniors.net. Coalition has four main
Thursday, May 18 9:30am - 2pm Secretary of State Super Senior Event Illinois Secretary of State
The Illinois Secretary of State will be available to renew driver’s licenses and perform eye exams. No road tests will be given. A Rules of the Road refresher course will be offered from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. River Forest ! Community Center
10:00am
Senior Fraud Seminar
Denise Warren, Colin Kelty
How to avoid and detect fraud with your bank accounts and financial info.
MB Financial Bank 2pm
Anti-Aging Secrets: Celebrity Tips Andrea Metcalf
Rejuvenate yourself with a cup of antioxidant green tea and learn
some exciting anti-aging tips. Learn about 10 aging issues and simple at-home remedies to help alleviate them. Andrea Metcalf is one of the nation’s top fitness experts and has appeared on the NBC Today Show and USA Today. She will enlighten us with some fun celebrity tips. RSVP: pporter@belmontvillage.com or 708848-7200
4:30pm - 6:30pm
7pm
Art Exhibit Opening
Terry Sullivan Trio Jazz Concert
Art Exhibit Opening featuring artwork from are seniors. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with artists and art lovers alike
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Friday, May 19 9:30-11:30am Turning Memories Into Stories
Margaret Burk, Story Teller & Writer, President of IL Storytelling, a statewide association of storytellers. Each one of us is a gold mine of stories. This workshop will help participants find their `storytelling voices’! Margaret will take you through easy steps to identify memories and stories that you would like to preserve and share. Veteran’s Room, Oak Park Public Library
10:30am - 12:00pm Advanced Directives and Other Instruments for Late Life Planning: Why We Need Them
Tom Wendt, Legal Director for CDEL (Center for Disability & Elder Law) Forest Community ! River Center, Room 202
11:00am - 12:00pm A Big Band Lunch
Presenter: Chris Colletti Chris Colletti will dazzle the crowd with his extensive repertoire of Swinging Band arrangements - think Vic Damone, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, Join us an Italian-style lunch. Reservations at 708383-8060 ext. 134.
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Township Senior 3) OLunch ak Park Program
3:30pm - 4:30pm
1:30pm
Card Making Class
Friday Afternoon Movie: Double Indemnity
Ann Hanson
In this class, you will make two cards. One card will be a birthday card and the other card will be an all occasion card. No previous experience required. Class size is limited to six people. Advance registration is REQUIRED. You must register 2 days in advance of the class. Call 708-366-9850 or email Ann at ahanson616@aol.com to register.
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Join us for popcorn and a screening of the film noir classic Double Indemnity.
Forest Park Public Library 3:00pm - 4:00pm Fall Prevention for Seniors Presenter: Nick Preys Synergy Homecare of Oak Park
One-third of adults over age 65 will suffer a fall this year. This presentation will discuss causes of falls, prevention, what to do if you have a fall, and resources for preventing falls. Forest Community ! River Center, Room 206
popular Hollywood screen teams. Presented by the Friends of the Forest Park Public Library.
Terry Sullivan
Forest Park Public Library
Come to the River Forest Public Library and enjoy an intimate jazz concert with the Terry Sullivan Jazz Trio.
Sunday, May 21 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Pat Koko
7-8:30pm Forest Park Cemeteries: A Virtual Tour Presenter: Kenneth J. Knack
Knack, the author of “Forest Park, IL” from the Images of America Series will explain the history of the town’s Silent Cities and some of the notable people and events associated with them.
Forest Park Public Library Saturday, May 20 7:00am check in/8:15am run begins Celebrating Seniors 5K Run Richard Harrison
Come out and enjoy a run or walk through beautiful River Forest. Start and finish around Keystone Park. A shirt and goodie bag for all registered participants who register early. For more details and to register visit: www.tinyurl.com/mbv28ar For more information call Richard at 708-359-9142
Pet Pals in the Park Bring your best friend and your pet to a pet parade in Lindberg Park. Our parade’s Grand Marshall, Val Camilletti, will get the party started. We will have local vendors and treats for dogs. All are welcome!
d Lindberg Park 2pm Lakeside Flutes
The Lakeside Flutes is a ensemble of talented flutists from the Chicagoland area. Founded in 1987, the group will provide the unique sounds of a flute choir with classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary styles of music. Presented by Friends of the Forest Park Library.”
Forest Park Public Library 2pm-4pm Author visit: Elizabeth Berg Elizabeth Berg
Join us for this exciting visit from best-selling author, Elizabeth Berg. Ms. Berg will read selections and discuss her newest book.
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River Forest Public Library
10:00am - 1:30pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Repair Café
Nancy Bauer/Mac Robinet
Volunteers are here to help you learn how to make repairs on small appliances, lamps, sewing, jewelry, etc. We provide the refreshments, camaraderie and expertise – you provide the item in need of repair.
SCC Lifelong Learning Center 3pm Dynamic Duos: Favorite Screen Couples Bob and Cora Burton
Tracy & Hepburn, Newman & Redford, and Bogey & Bacall. Join presenters Bob and Cora Burton, and relive memorable scenes from
Let’s Get Real: Practical Tips to Continue to Live in Your Home & Community Monika Robinson, DrOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist & Blaine Robinson, CAPS, Certified Aging in Place
You will learn how to: Move safely in your home to reduce fall risks; set up your home to manage or reduce onset of typical aches and pains; communicate with your healthcare team to address YOUR true health needs and concerns; and stay social in your community when your mobility becomes more limited.
Oak Park Public Library,
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Calendar Of Events - May 2017 Monday, May 22 10:00am - 11:30am Being Safe on Social Media Foundation Staff
Fun, interactive educational opportunity for seniors interested in participating in social media platforms such as Facebook, Skype/ Facetime, Linked In, and Twitter.
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
1:00pm - 2:30pm Local Scams Targeting Older Residents: Practical Tips to Prevent Targeting & Continue to Age-in-Place Successfully in your Home and Community Ofc. Glen Czernik
The River Forest Police Department will engage the audience in a lively and important discussion about identity theft and fraud scams targeted at older adults. Information on protecting yourself and staying informed will be provided to participants.
River Forest Village Hall Community Room
7pm - 8pm River Forest Historic Homes II Al Popowits
Stop by the library for an exciting presentation by Al Popowits, a commissioner on the River Forest Historical Preservatio Commission. Mr. Popowits will give a lecture on a variety of historically and architecturally significant structures in River Forest.
River Forest Public Library
Tuesday, May 23 • Featured Event: 11:00am - 1:30pm
The Silver Gold Rush: The Impact of Aging on Business and Community Wally Amos Presentation. (11:00am - 12:00pm)
Wally Amos, founder of “Famous Amos” cookies and now owner of “The Cookie Kahuna” company will talk about his experiences with life, business, and aging. Panel Luncheon. (12:15am 1:30pm)
Join us for a panel discussion on how aging is impacting the world of business. Mr. Amos will be joined on the panel by Marla B. Levie, BSW, MA, founder and president of Focus on Aging, Rosanna Márquez, the AARP Illinois State President, and Claudia Santin, Dean of the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago to discuss issues and opportunities related to business and aging. *This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www. oprfchamber.org Presentation Only - $25 Lunch Only - $50 Presentation & Lunch Package - $65 University - Lund r Dominican Auditorium
Tuesday, May 23 10am - 11am Books and Bagels Mary Kay Akers-Stiff
Come talk about books while enjoying delicious breakfast treats. We will discuss new books at the library and share some of our favorite reads. Bring your recommendations. Middle School Roosevelt Auditorium
10am - 11:30am Encore Chorus
Performance by the OPRF chapter of Encore Chorus, a nationwide chorus dedicated to providing artistic expression for people over the age of 55. Broadway songs and well known tunes will be performed.
Oak Park Arms (Ballroom) 10:00am - 12:00pm Eat! Live! Move! Dr. Marta Alvarado
Eat! Live! Move! Join West Suburban Medical Center during Celebrating Seniors Week as we host Eat! Live! Move! This interactive program will focus on diabetes and the
importance of lifestyle in the management of diabetes. A light box lunch will be provided. Suburban Medical West Center, Conference Rooms A-D
10:30am - 11:30am Lifelong Learning Center Tour and Activities Helen Schmucker
Drop by for light refreshments, informal tours, a weaving demonstration on one of our 15 floor looms.
SCC Lifelong Learning Center 11am Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Alzhiemer’s Assocation
Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Forest Park Public Library 11:00am - 1:00pm Movement is Medicine
Body Gears Physical Therapy and Hit It Fitness
Discuss & Demonstrate Movement/ Exercises that are helpful and essential for Seniors. Provide on-site complimentary injury and mobility screens performed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Reservations required.
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the tools and resources they need to plan for later life. Navigating the world of aging services and eldercare can quickly become a full-time job. Come, learn and leave with a better understanding of how to take an active role in your future and manage the impact caring for someone has on you. Experts will share solutions on how to traverse the aging network. The workshop will conclude with an optional Blessing for those in attendance.
1:30pm - 3:00pm
University Priory Dominican Building, Room 263
Howard Mohr Community Center
1:00pm - 2:30pm Lifelong Learning Center Tour and Activities Helen Schmucker
Drop by for informal tours and a hands-on ceramics activity.
Conscious Aging Workshop Demonstration Marc Blesoff
Experience a demonstration of a Conscious Aging Workshop. Stop by for an hour or so to see firsthand what all the buzz is about. Experience the sharing, contemplation and tools to help us identify the path of aging that is our own–liberated from stereotypes and limiting beliefs about what’s possible.
The Yoga Centre 2:00pm Managing Hand Arthritis Tina Bailey
Tina Bailey, NovaCare’s experienced Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist will be addressing and sharing tips to manage hand osteoarthritis pain. Tina will be available to conduct individual screenings to assess if skilled therapy would benefit to address function. Avenue NovaCare-Maple Location
Hit It Fitness Studio
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1:00pm
Platform Tennis Social
Make It and Take It Denise Murray
Join us for a delicious and fun afternoon! This time of year neighbors seem to have so many fresh, homegrown cucumbers from the garden that you might feel like you have to get creative to use them all up. We’ll share some favorite recipes so light and refreshing that will make a perfect lunch or snack. These recipes feature cucumbers which provide a good dose of fiber, and a satisfying crunch! Our professional Chef Denise Murray will prepare for you a simple recipe you can make and take home too. Sign up early and bring your appetite!
River Forest Park District Staff & Platform Tennis Instructor
Platform Tennis is played with a solid paddle as opposed to a strung racquet, and a depressurized tennis ball is used along with an underhand serve. All equipment will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at rfparks.com or RSVP by Friday, May 19 to Aly Copus at 708-366-6660 x104 or acopus@ rfparks.com
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Keystone Park Platform Tennis Courts (7920 Central Avenue)
6:30pm - 8:00pm Prepared to Care? Equipping adult children, family and friends with tools needed to care for loved ones who are aging.
Julie Bach, PhD & Lydia Manning, PhD
This workshop is designed to equip adult children, working adults, and partners of people who are or will be caring for an aging loved one with
Wednesday, May 24 9:30am Healthy Hearts, Healthy Bodies Rush Oak Park Hospital/Park District of Oak Park
Join Rush Oak Park Hospital and the Park District of Oak Park for a talk about heart health followed by a basic fitness class. LaShonda Scott, MD, a primary care physician at Rush, will kick it all off by sharing tips for keeping your heart healthy. We’ll then put words into action with a basic fitness class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water. Space is limited. Please register in advance at 708-660-4636.” Common Recreation ) Ridgeland Center
10:00am - 11:00am Good Earth Greenhouse Tour & Container Gardening Presentation
The Altenheim Senior Apartment Rental Community
The Altenheim and Good Earth Greenhouse & Café welcome you to summer gardening! Good Earth Greenhouse will present a walking tour of their Greenhouse followed by demonstrations of “Indoor & Outdoor Container Gardening”. Then please join us for complimentary cookies & coffee in the Good Earth Café. You’ll also receive 10% off any purchase during your visit.
Good Earth Greenhouse & Café 11:30m - 1:00pm Medical Cannabis Education: How Seniors are Benefiting Amy Lee
Amy Lee will share what she has learned from working with older adults to help them effectively use medical cannabis. She will explore why cannabis could be a better solution to help treat chronic conditions and have a better quality of life.
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Calendar Of Events - May 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Celebrating Seniors Luncheon
Essentials of Estate Planning
Shake off the winter blues and join us for an afternoon of great food, friends, and musical entertainment. Join us during Celebrating Seniors Week for this exciting opportunity brought to you by the Park District of Forest Park. Enjoy music by the Szurko Trio and a lunch buffet. Giveaways and raffles prizes. Pre-registration is required. Free to those 60 and older. To register call Steven Thomas at 708-366-7500 x20.
Park District of Forest Park 1:00pm Open House at Oak Street Health Victoria Prewitt
We will give seniors a chance to tour our facility, meet our doctors, and clinical staff. We will also talk about upcoming events we will be having throughout the summer.
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Jim Flanagan
Essentials of Estate Planning is a lively discussion about the “must have” estate planning documents. Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directive will be explained. Mr. Flannagan highlights examples of very famous people and their “famously bad” estate planning. Don’t make costly mistakes. To register call Rochelle at 708-386-3100
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1111 Ontario, Oak Park 708-406-7416
7519 Madison, Forest Park 708-366-9850
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Brookdale Senior Living Oak Park
Spring Into the New You
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Shanetha McDaniel
This event will encourage seniors to look their best. Ms. McDaniel will give someone a makeover. She will also educate them about skin care and self care. Shanetha McDaniel is a make-up artist. Lunch will be provided.
Dominican University Lund Auditorium 7900 Division St, River Forest 708-488-5000
2:00pm to 4:00pm
West Suburban Senior Services
Memoir Writing: Getting Started
Dominican University Priory Building
1:00pm - 2:00pm
7200 Division St., River Forest 708-714-9102
Cathaleen A. Roach, Part-Time Senior Outreach Coordinator, River Forest Township.
“For all Ages! Would you like to write your memoirs someday, but don’t know how to get started? A skilled leader will guide you through memory and sensory exercises and help get you started on your memoir project.” Forest Community Center, ! River Room 202
3pm iPhone & iPad Basics
Forest Park Public Library
Learn everything you need to know to get started with iPad or iPhone, from navigation to customization to handy tricks.
Movement and Memory Dance Class for Beginners and Other Seniors Gloria Araya
Forest Park Public Library
BRAND NEW TO CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK!! Come join renowned local Dance Instructor Gloria Araya for an hour-long wonderful experience of movement, memory and music. Ms. Araya (who teaches at the East Bank Club, too), will focus on music selections of bygone eras to guide us through a safe, yet fun dance class and will further explore the healing benefits that movement and music have to aging well, memory and mood. All abilities welcome.
7555 Jackson, Forest Park 708-366-7171
Forest Community Center, ! River Room 206
Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe 7900 Madison St., River Forest 708-366-2206
Hit It Fitness Studio 811 South Blvd., Oak Park 877-709-1090
Oak Park Arms
408 S. Oak Park Ave., 708-386-4040
Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., 708-383-8200
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation 1040 West Lake St., Suite 204, Oak Park, 708-848-1560
Park District of Forest Park 7501 Harrison St., 708-366-7500
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Ridgeland Common Recreation Center 415 Lake St., Oak Park 708-660-4636
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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
Howard Mohr Community Center
7560 Oak Ave, River Forest 708-366-5205 x 303
Forest Park Public Library
7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park 708-771-7737
4:00pm
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414 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-848-5251
Jammin’ with Josh Josh Calef
D I S CO V E R M O R E AT C E L E B R AT I N G S E N I O R S.N E T
“An interactive group drumming workshop that combines basic drumming, therapeutic movement, entertaining performance and recorded music for an engaging and stimulating experience. “
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Keystone Park Platform Tennis Courts
Oak Park Arms 5:00pm - 6:30pm Bocce Ball Social
Parkway Bocce Courts in River Memorial Forest
2017 • Discount Offers • Hundreds of Things To Do • Over 60 Seniors You Need To Meet
West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Court, Oak Park 708-383-6200
7920 Central Ave., River Forest 708-366-6660 x104
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Marion & Greenfield, Oak Park
439 Bohland Ave, Bellwood 630-670-2219
MB Financial Bank
The Yoga Centre
7727 W. Lake St., River Forest
River Forest Park District Staff & Bocce Enthusiasts
Park District staff and volunteers will be on hand to teach the game of bocce ball, followed by open play. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at rfparks.com or RSVP by Tuesday, May 16 to Aly Copus at 708-3666660 x104 or acopus@rfparks.com
400 Keystone Park Dr., River Forest 708-366-6660, ext. 105
SCC Lifelong Learning Center
Memorial Parkway Bocce Courts Lake between Jackson and Monroe, River Forest 336-6660 ext. 105
West Suburban Senior Services
266 Lake St., Oak Park 312-816-5299
( Oak Street Health 18 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 773-766-7548
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Oak Park Township Senior Lunch Program
610 S. Maple, Suite 3500, Oak Park 708-934-7062
130 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
NovaCare-Maple Avenue Location
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o far, public discussion about the proposed Albion development largely has been conducted among village residents. The three main positions can be summed up thusly: ■ In favor because of transitoriented development, greater density and taxes; ■ Against, but in favor, or at least accepting of, an eight-story building as current zoning allows; and ■ Advocating a third way, which would be a public plaza/park on the spot. However, there has been little public defense of the proposal by those organizations and governmental entities in active support, which begs questions. Why the support? What facts and analysis are brought to bear? Unless they offer answers, there can be no real public debate, nor good decisions made. Perhaps that is the intention. Somehow Oak Park residents should just take it on faith that village leaders know what is best for us and follow along. Yet hard questions remain that require real answers before this proposal gets voted on in light of the potential for negative consequences. So here goes: ■ What economic and social benefits would accrue to the village that would offset the very real potential negative environmental and social impacts of such a tall building on that particular site? How about some detailed cost-benefit analysis with some actual numbers? ■ What is the saturation point of the downtown area for small, high-rent units and how will transiency be avoided? Don’t we want people to buy into the neighbor-
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hood and village rather than pay too much rent for too small a space for a limited time before moving on? ■ Has anyone done a cost-benefit analysis of Austin Gardens’ positive effects, in its present state? Tools to quantify the social and economic value of open space are available. ■ Further, if funding were found (as outlined by Christine Vernon’s op-ed of May 2) to create a public plaza or park, what would the benefits be? What are the social and public health effects of a more peoplefriendly downtown that preserves and enhances the gateway to Austin Gardens and our tourist-attracting historic district? A study might show that increasing open space would enhance property values (meaning more tax revenue) and generate more activity for our somewhat beleaguered retail district. ■ Finally, how much is the tourist trade Diana Chrisman worth? What would best enhance it, bringing more dollars into Oak Park? Again, what are the trade-offs between wellplanned open spaces which entice lingering vs. a tall building past which people The Oak Park Art League is partially funded by hurry past on their way to somewhere else? grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency. Which would bring more visitors and thus more dollars to downtown Oak Park? A site-specific analysis could shed light on the potential impacts of the three options outlined above. It is possible and should be done and made public. The answers might be surprising, particularly to those with a vested interest in following Diana Chrisman the received wisdom of building higher at any cost. Adrian Fisher is a resident of Oak Park.
ADRIAN FISHER
CARRIAGE HOUSE GALLERY
Opening Receptionthe Through Friday, May 12, 7-9 Lens of Wright: pm
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Join us in opposing Taco Bell on Madison On May 17, the Village Zoning Board will consider a request from Taco Bell to build a new drive-through store at the corner of Lyman and Madison. This development is one my family and neighbors absolutely oppose, and we will ask the zoning board to reflect our concerns and say No to another fast food business on east Madison. This would make the fourth within one-third of a mile of my home. Unfortunately, I know exactly what the impacts of another fast food place would be: lower property values, more traffic, more noise, more night lights, more trash, and more rats and other vermin. I know this because I live too close to the McDonald’s, which produces all these byproducts. The undesirability of more fast food places is close to being realized by the Madison Street Plan, which will soon
prohibit these businesses on Madison between Home and East. This is likely to drive even more of them to our neighborhood, and this is not acceptable. It is unfair to our families and our property values to saddle our part of Oak Park with trashy, crummy businesses. If Oak Park can’t secure family-friendly, good-neighbor businesses, it should continue to place village buildings on Madison, and where that isn’t feasible, add green space. These would be consistent with the reasons families move to Oak Park. I urge everyone who will be affected by this decision to come out to village hall on May 17 at 7 p.m., to oppose granting a permit to Taco Bell.
Alice Cottingham Oak Park
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Art, Materials, and at Design Frank Lloyd Wright in the Natural World
150 years
MAY 12—JUNE 2 EVENTS
CARRIAGE HOUSE GALLERY
Midwest Juried Exhibition: Elevating Nature
Opening Reception Friday, May 12, 7-9 pm
ARTifact Invitational: Incisive by Rebecca Keller Courtyard Exhibition: Resistance Architecture by Project Fielding, through October 30
FrankLandscape Lloyd Wright at Maginel Wright: Yarn Paintings
150 years
Reading Wright: Curious Furniture, Compelling Ideas with Lloyd Natof—May 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
EVENTS Midwest Juried Exhibition: Elevating Nature Prairie Title
ARTifact Invitational: IncisiveServices, by Rebecca Inc. Keller Courtyard Exhibition: Resistance Architecture by Project Fielding, through October 30 Maginel Wright: Landscape Yarn Paintings
Reading Wright: Curious Furniture, Compelling Ideas with Lloyd Natof—May 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
Prairie Title Services, Inc.
Celebrate Seniors During Older Americans
The Oak Park Art League is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.
Month with The Scottish Home
Brunch Series | May 12 • 9-11 a.m. • Heritage Hall Physical Therapy Dept. Presents Strength and Resilience
Civic Orchestra | May 16 • 3-5 p.m. • The Great Room Musicians and Residents will Team Up to Share Stories with Music
Grand Pad Interactive | May 23 • 2-3 p.m. • Heritage Hall Interactive iPad Event for Seniors
TheScottishHome.org
Call 708-813-2346 to save your seat, learn more or schedule a personal tour.
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owadays, it is difficult not to hear about or see a march, rally, or protest in the Chicago area. These scenes are usually not for me because I would need to be very passionate about a cause to march, but I do wonder what type of protest sign I would make. Would it be witty? Would I draw a clever picture? Would I be direct and to the point? It was not until a few months ago when I discovered my march-able cause. A few months ago, I emailed the Oak Park Village Board to voice my opinion about the pending Welcoming Village Ordinance. About an hour later someone replied to me and stated that they will forward my concerns to the board. I was blown away for two reasons. First, I could not believe that someone read my note and passed the information forward. Second, I could not believe that this was the topic the board finally responded to. Over the past year, I periodically contacted the village to notify them that there is not a crosswalk sign on a busy street one block south of where I live. However, no one ever replied to me. Since I received a prompt reply about my Welcoming Village opinions, I decided to address the crosswalk sign again. So I emailed and called, and once again there was nothing. I was so determined to get a reply that I resorted to calling out a board member individually, stating the hypocrisy of my situation. Lo and behold, someone replied. After a few conversations with the board member and a transportation engineer, they eventually stopped responding to me. Now I do understand that having a crosswalk sign installed is not as sexy as passing a Welcoming Village Ordinance, but I will argue that most of Oak Park’s residents would agree that a crosswalk sign is not controversial and should be put up as a safety caution. I am not asking the village to rally together about hate and love, I am just asking the village to think about safety. Yes, the “safety” cause. In fact, I would even argue that the safety cause is quite welcoming because it is free of color, race, and gender. What is more welcoming than a village that focuses on the safety and wellbeing of every resident and visitor? If the village continues to ignore me, I have a solution. With a bit of research, installing a crosswalk sign would cost the village a few hundred bucks. This is a smaller amount for us taxpayers than other initiatives that recently passed, which could cost us much more. But I can go a step cheaper. A poster board, a cardboard tube, glue, and some markers cost about $15. I would use those materials and draw a black stick figure walking, and maybe add a lime green background. The tough part is what I do with the sign. If I dig a hole and put the sign next to the crosswalk, it could easily be damaged or fall over. I think my best plan is to stand 50 feet from the crosswalk with my sign so the oncoming drivers can see it. A better plan would be to create a Facebook meeting and have more people with the same sign to stand around with me. Heck, we could even all walk to another crosswalk that does not have a sign so even more drivers could see it too. Yes, this could work. Would this be effective? Is this even legal? I don’t know, but at least I found my sign.
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Left, right or ambidextrous? It depends …
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andedness is the tendency of a person to use one hand exclusively in the performance of specialized voluntary functions, such as writing, grasping, throwing and eating. Although all of my family members were totally right-handed, I turned out differently. I am neither completely left-handed nor completely right-handed, and I am certainly not ambidextrous. I write with my right hand, but I unscrew bottle caps with my left hand because I know that my left hand is stronger than my right hand, but, strangely, I use my right hand when I manipulate tools, rakes and snow shovels. I play ping pong right-handed, but I bowl left-handed, and when I had a BB gun as a kid, I fired it left-handed, and when I played baseball, I batted both ways, but I was more effective batting left-handed. When I eat, I can use either hand to manipulate a fork or spoon, but I cut meat right-handed and raise a drinking glass left-handed. I attribute the reason why I throw left-handed to the fact that when I was 6 years old, a friend of the family gave me my first baseball mitt, and it fit on my right hand. Therefore, I can blame Mr. Rubin for making me a southpaw hurler. The social implications associated with handedness are evident from the manner in which mechanical devices are built. Since the majority of people are right handed — or so I have been told — equipment is designed for their convenience, thereby necessitating degrees of awkward move-
ments by left-handers when using mechanical equipment. This may well be true with many lefties, but my wife and our youngest daughter are totally left-handed, and I am amazed at how they handle kitchen equipment, write and use mechanical devices with great skill. Those few persons who are ambidextrous may profit by their equal ability and skill with both hands, but this ability is quite uncommon. Three of the four dentists I have gone to were right-handed. The fourth one was left-handed, and all of the dental equipment was situated on my left side. The dental experience was different, but the outcome was quite satisfactory. If a dentist has the facility of being ambidextrous, he/she will be at a decided advantage in being able to approach a patient’s mouth from various angles. I have heard that ambidexterity can be developed through practice. An example of the opposite of this belief occurred when I played sandlot football. No matter how I tried, I succeeded only in being able to fumble the football with both hands thus making me worthless as a ball handler, and, therefore, relegating me to the position of blocker. Even though I am neither a true rightie nor a true leftie, I am generally able to handle items — except footballs — with passable dexterity (which comes from Latin, meaning right-handed). John Stanger is a lifelong resident of Oak Park, a 1957 graduate of OPRF High School, married with three grown children and five grandchildren, and a retired English professor (Elmhurst College). Living two miles from where he grew up, he hasn’t gotten far in 77 years.
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Long on plans and committees, short on action At last week’s Tri-District Town Hall, superintendents and board members from District 200, District 90 and District 97 shared their equity-related efforts and then invited feedback from the community. The room was full although the number of speakers during open comment was low, considering the gaping achievement gap. I would say the numbers bear repeating except achievement rates weren’t actually discussed that night. According to the ISBE Report Card in Oak Park D97, 56% of non-low-income students are meeting or exceeding state standards while only 17% of low-income students are. This 39 percent gap is exceeded by the 43-point gap between white and black students. The numbers are slightly better at the high school where the gap between low-income and non-low-income students is 28 percentage points (41% to 13%) while there is a 33 percentage point gap between white and black students. River Forest, with only 6% low-income students (83), has a 26 percentage point gap between lowincome and non-low-income students, which matches the state average. The
black/white achievement gap is 21 percentage points. As a newer member of the Inclusiveness Advisory Board in D90, I know there is great concern about the gaps in River Forest, as there is in the other two districts, as was evidenced last night by the large number of commissions, working groups and consultants cited. My frustration lies in the lack of action. I did hear several programs that seemed promising: ■ The EOS program at OPRF, which identifies students of color for AP courses ■ Efforts to hire more teachers of color at D90 ■ D97’s commitment to increasing opportunities through enrichment and after-school tutoring ■ An inventory of classroom materials in River Forest to ensure better representation of all cultures. Jim O’Connor, D97 board member, asked a critical question — how does a district reallocate resources to truly ensure that every child is getting what he or she needs to be successful? The lowest hanging fruit of all is a
full-day kindergarten option in River Forest — so children from low-income families who didn’t go to high-quality preschool or any preschool might start catching up earlier. Board Chair Ralph Martire continues to say it is too expensive. Better evaluation of where kindergartners are coming in and providing targeted support is a slam dunk, as would be increased tutoring and counseling for students in need. We need concrete action. Other ideas include: ■ Implement integrated, projectbased learning and assessment practices at all grade levels in all schools ■ Establish district-wide diversity goals ■ Provide a wide variety of afterschool enrichment programs at all schools ■ Improve intercultural communication skills of teachers, principals, and administrators. Wondering where I got these? The 2007 D97 Strategic Plan. You can find it online. We have work to do.
C. Allison Jack
River Forest
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Wrong site (if not wrong village) for Albion Tower
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What Mothers’ Day means to me Birthdays, Thanksgiving, or July 4th celebrations all have histories. So too does Mothers Day, yet we do not hear of it very often. Before the Civil War, Anna Jarvis began organizing women around public health issues. Following the Civil War’s carnage, Julia Ward Howe issued a proclamation calling on all womanhood throughout the world to resist war and become peace activists. In the 1900s, Anna’s daughter, also named Anna Jarvis, wanted to honor her mother’s work with a “Mothers Day.” President Wilson in 1914 declared a national celebration focusing on women’s work in the home, thereby sidelining women’s civic activism. One hundred years ago, on April 6, 1917, Wilson urged Congress to send troops to the Allies in Europe for the Great War that was tearing apart Europe, effectively changing the course of history to militarism, not negotiated peacemaking. Feminists of the time marched to tell Congress “No.” (NY Times, Michael Kazin, 6 April 2017, p. A27.) For me, remembering my mother and her grief around two beloved brothers affected by WWII is instructive. Mom created a peaceful life and always contributed to the life of her community. This is what mothers and women do; I remember hearing, “Take turns, cooperate, remember lovingkindness.” Reflecting on history helps us to know ourselves in new ways and perhaps change the course of our lives. Mothers Day can be a time of engagement, sharing a meal, and telling history.
Mary Rose Lambke
Oak Park resident and member of Mothers and Others For Peace
ROBINSON from page 21 (treating others fairly, taking turns, being respectful, and saying thank you) are simple, but very profound. I believe the true nature of humanity is one of co-operation and compassion. The conditions under which so many of our brothers and sisters are living can make co-operation and compassion difficult to express, but many people do express these very qualities in many ways every day.
SCOTT from page 21 As a woman born in the 1950s, “Our Bodies, Our Choice” was not a concept I learned from my nervous “let’s not talk about that stuff ” mother, or from the Catholic nuns in grade school, or from the dry illustrations of reproductive parts in my high school “Health” class. The lack of openness and lack of knowledge left me confused and unprepared for making my own decisions about pregnancy, intimacy, and sexuality.
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RICH HISTORY: Mothers’ Day display at the Oak Park Public Library.
What would happen if the peoples of the world decided to reject the calls to arms made by their leaders and instead demand that non-violent ways to resolve conflicts must be found and used? Some may say this is naïve thinking and will never happen; that we have always fought wars and always will. But must that truly be the destiny of humanity, to fight never-ending wars, to sacrifice generations of our children and endlessly do battle with each other? Is this the best we can do? For all our sakes, I hope not. Using a day on which we celebrate the loving nurturing performed by mothers the
world over, as a catalyst to find ways in our own families, and communities to promote co-operation and compassion is my hope for this Mothers Day and those to come. Join me in using this day to reflect on ways you can be a “mother” to our hurting world. A small act of kindness, volunteering for an organization that fills local needs, trying to understand people whose views are different from yours, even a smile to a stranger, will all have a positive effect on the giver and the receiver. If not now, when? If not us, who? Happy Mothers Day!
When I first visited Planned Parenthood as a young adult, the women talked to me about “my body, my choice” in the most straightforward, non-judgmental way. I learned about birth control, as well as my options if I became pregnant, including a safe abortion. Most women — mothers or not, married or not, gay or straight — are faced with the decision to have children or not in their lifetimes, and we must make sure it is always our decision to make. I want our sons and daughters to walk through the world proud of who they are, just like those young men and women at the Women’s March. Isn’t knowing that you
are in control of your body critical to any person’s well-being? Isn’t feeling safe in your body the most intimate grounding to all of life? So as I honor the true origin of Mothers Day as a day women work together for peace, I recommit to work for a women’s right to a peaceful life through making her own decisions about her body. We need to continue to write postcards, boycott companies, call legislators, run for office, and vote the rascals out. Our bodies, our choice.
Cynthia Robinson
I strongly disagree with the recommendation of Downtown Oak Park to support the construction of the proposed 18-story Albion Tower at the 1000 Lake Street site adjacent to Austin Gardens. I recognize that, as a landlocked community, the only way to add more residential units is to build vertically, putting household on top of household. But we cannot do the same with our parks. As it is, Oak Park has far less space devoted to parks than its population warrants. As part of its benchmarking survey over a decade ago, it became evident that Oak Park is deficient in park acreage: against a national guideline of 10 acres of park and open space per thousand population, and an average of 7.5 acres per thousand among peer communities, Oak Park offered just 1.64 acres per thousand to its population at the time, and, not surprisingly, smaller parks, fewer athletic fields and smaller recreational facilities. As a consequence, Oak Park’s parks are required to do double duty by providing both passive and natural open spaces and active sports and recreational fields. Given the overall space demands of athletic fields, quiet and passive parks, or even quiet spaces within multi-purpose parks, are few and far between. Austin Gardens is the rare exception, where the dominant purpose of the park is to provide for quiet relaxation in a truly parklike setting. Building another urban tower adjacent to its southern flank (the source of much of the sunlight needed to maintain this small arboreal gem) is not only an affront to its purpose but yet another source of the declining ratio of park space to population. Apart from the inconvenient fact that neither the village nor the park district have total control of this site, it would be easy to argue that it would offer more to the village as open space (a plaza, square, or park-like extension and entrance to Austin Gardens) than an 18-story, mixed-use high-rise creating the worst kind of adjacent urban canyon.
Dick McKinlay Oak Park
Oak Park
Diane Scott
Member, Mothers and Others for Peace
Another location for Albion Maybe the owner of the Albion lot could have some discussions with the owners of the Community Bank building. There’s a huge empty lot behind their building, enough to fit a parking garage and tower. No shadows on the park. This would leave a space for a plaza or gateway to Austin Gardens and more green on Lake Street. Something to consider.
John Brancel Oak Park
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An equally impartial view of the Electoral College
n his article, “An impartial view of the Electoral College” [Viewpoints, Dec. 7, 2016], Bob Stigger made some interesting points. His thesis is that the argument that “Clinton won the popular vote by [almost 3 million]” is a “red herring.” He argues: (1) Clinton might not have won the popular vote had there been a national popular election (i.e., no Electoral College) because the candidates would have campaigned very differently; and (2) the Electoral College was not meant to be a reflection of the popular will, but is, rather, a hybrid of the one-person/ one-vote principle and the one-state/ one-vote principle — the latter principle based on the “all states are equal” principle that Mr. Stigger believes is “entrenched in the Constitution.” I take no public position regarding who should have won the election on the merits. But I think it must be remarked that, even if the Electoral College was not originally designed to be a pure reflection of the popular will, our national polity has long regarded presidential elections as being a reflection of the popular will in which each individual vote is supposed to count. It is therefore perfectly predictable that much of the electorate regards the result of the recent election as an anomaly. As to Mr. Stigger’s first point, it surely is possible that the result of the popular vote would have been different in a true one-person/one-vote national election. But that does not make Clinton’s popular vote victory a “red herring.” The fact remains that, of the people who actually voted in the election, a very substantial plurality voted for Clinton. That does not mean that Clinton should have won the election. But it does render senseless the assertion that the election was the result of
the “people having spoken.” Mr. Stigger’s second point is that there might actually be something wholesome about a presidential election being a vote by the states rather than a vote by the people. He says “The idea that all states are created equal … is entrenched in the Constitution.” But putting aside whether the Electoral College accomplishes the goal of equalizing the voting power among the states (it escapes me how that is so when, for example, California has 55 electors and Wyoming has 3 electors), it is simply not the case that there is a constitutional tradition of electing our lawmakers by anything other than a popular vote. To be sure, the Senate provides equal power among the states to enact legislation, but the senators themselves are elected by popular vote (as are the members of the House of Representatives). The president is the only federal elected official who is not elected by popular vote. I think it is difficult to make the case in the present time that the president should be elected by the states instead of by the people. If, as Mr. Stigger suggests, the Electoral College should be modeled on the Senate, then the same number of electors should be assigned to each state. But it was not, in fact, the function of the Electoral College to equalize the voting power of the states. Rather, its purpose was, in large part, to prevent the masses from electing an unqualified demagogue to the office of President. If the Electoral College were to serve that purpose today, it would be regarded as an illegitimate coup, precisely because it is now entrenched in our polity that the president must, for good or ill, be elected by the people. Daniel Hurtado is a 26-year resident of Oak Park.
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Criticism, and praise, for WJ I wasn’t happy that Wednesday Journal avoided endorsing in the races for Oak Park Village Clerk and for the library board. I commented on this both at Oak Park Township (was doing temp work) and on Facebook. In both these venues, there was criticism of WJ having fallen and not being particularly valuable. I haven’t lived in Oak Park since 2003. I have lived in Forest Park/Proviso Township, Hegewisch (South Side) and Albany Park (North Side). I’ve gone door-to-door for political candidates in dozens of communities in the Chicago area and southeast Wisconsin. Yes, the economics of local journalism have changed. Wednesday Journal produces a weekly paper with less resources and manpower than in the past. But Wednesday Journal still provides a forum for public discourse that includes diverse points of view and occasionally new ideas. This doesn’t exist in most communities. (And I wish papers like WJ existed in many places.) People who don’t like how WJ does something should contact the appropriate people at WJ and suggest how to do it better.
But Oak Park, River Forest and other communities served by WJ papers have something valuable. People in those communities can write a letter, get it published and have their ideas enter the public discourse — which is an essential piece of making democracy a tool for change, not just a pro-wrestling match between two coalitions of powerful interest groups. The 2016 elections exposed how broken U.S. democracy has become. Our public discourse has become overwhelmed with b.s. If even half the communities in the U.S. with a population of 50,000 or more had weekly newspapers as good as Wednesday Journal, we would have a much higher level of public discourse in the nation. Politicians and large media outlets (TV news, NPR, large daily newspapers, etc.) would have a much harder time “flooding the box” with empty talking points designed to crowd out meaningful discourse. That said, I do think Wednesday Journal could do a better job with endorsements, but I suspect I’ve used up my word count.
Carl Nyberg
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Equity efforts could have long-range benefits I encourage the combined efforts of the boards of directors and superintendents of districts 90, 97, and 200 to systematically and comprehensively address the issue of educational equity in our public schools. Without a multi-tiered, committed, and outcomes-based approach, the schools of Oak Park and River Forest can only expect their academic performance gaps to persist or worsen. It is time to move forward. It will take a lot of hard work and courage to see the process through. For some, these prolonged efforts to close the academic gap have become a dream deferred (“Harlem” by Langston Hughes, 1951) that will not change regardless of renewed efforts. Their stance does not necessarily make them bad people. Others look
at the same set of circumstances and see hope and possibilities. Their actions affirm the positive messages of self-worth, perseverance, and achievable dreams. My hope is that the leadership in each school district will continue to seek input from their stakeholders, set realistic benchmarks, keep early childhood intervention as a priority, see extracurricular activities (tutoring, mentoring, counseling, hobbies, etc.) as assets to positive classroom performance and behavior, create a disciplinary system that honors the teacher and the student, and stay committed to evidencebased best practices. The results could have a positive impact for generations to come.
Ken Woods Oak Park
Support the Oak Park Advocacy Team’s efforts I write to introduce the Oak Park Advocacy Team, a group of volunteers recently organized with training in policy advocacy provided by the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), a Washington D.C.-based organization that lobbies on behalf of social issues important to the Society of Friends (Quakers). While supported by the FCNL, the Oak Park Advocacy Team is not formally affiliated with that organization. The advocacy team focuses on developing long-term rela-
tionships with our federal legislators, notably senators Durbin and Duckworth and representatives Davis and Quigley. We know that consistent face-to-face relationships with these legislators over time — listening to them and expecting them to listen to us — is critical to our message obtaining a serious hearing and results in productive advocacy. This point was brought home forcefully by Diane Randall, executive secretary of the FCNL, in her presentation in Chicago on April 22. Ms. Randall stressed the need to
recognize that the basic humanity of every person requires us to develop an interactive approach, requiring careful listening, rather than a confrontational one. Currently, the Oak Park Advocacy Team is appealing to our federal representatives to resist increasing Pentagon spending, planned at $54 billion in the next federal fiscal year over the present budget of $600 billion. We are convinced it is unwise and foolish to draw that money from the nation’s social safety net when one in eight children
in this country lives in poverty, when the Pentagon has a budget larger than the next six largest militaries combined, and when the Pentagon is routinely not subject to an audit to monitor how its budget is spent. Anyone interested in joining us in this effort, as well as our future efforts, should contact David Kelm, coordinator of the Oak Park Advocacy Team, at oakparkadvo@ gmail.com.
Ralph Strohl Oak Park
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Sherry Sullivan, 87 Artist
Sherry Ellen Sullivan, 87, of Taylor Lake Village, Texas, and a former Oak Park resident, died in her hometown of Chicago on April 26, 2017, surrounded by family. Born on June 7, 1929, she attended Marycrest College, Northwestern University, and the Art Institute of Chicago. She met her husband, Gene, while working in the art department at the Chicago Tribune. They married after a short SHERRY SULLIVAN courtship and were blessed with a 64-year devoted marriage, during which they raised five children. The couple lived for the first 25 years in Park Forest where she was involved in the Park Forest Art League, the Democratic Party, and the developing Civil Rights Movement. In the mid-1970s, the family moved to an area near the Johnson Space Center outside of Houston, Texas. In addition to her family, she was an accomplished and recognized artist whose work was exhibited over the years throughout the country. She brought an abundance of joy and beauty into the lives of her family and friends. Sherry is survived by her sons, Patrick (Patricia), Michael (Diane) and Noah (Julie); her daughter, Gena Settle (Ron); her granddaughters Erin (Gustavo), Grace and Bennett; and her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Sullivan; her daughter, Molly Sullivan-Levitt; and her parents, Helen and Charles Osterkamp. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Oak Park’s Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 808 S.
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East Ave., followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to Casa Juan Diego, Houston, Texas (www.cjd.org). Memorial services in Houston are pending.
Paul McCloskey, 93 Former Oak Park police chief
Paul E. McCloskey, 93, died on May 2, 2017. Born on Jan. 18, 1924, he was a WWII Army veteran and a longtime Oak Park police officer, retiring as chief of police. Paul is survived by his children, Michael (Susan), Mary Susan Senger, Eileen, and Nancy (Bill) McGrath; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (nee Lyne). Services have been held. Arrangements were handled by Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 708-562-5900. The family appreciates memorials in his name to the charity of your choice.
Ernest Tiemann, 74 Educator, photographer, traveler
Ernest Frederick Tiemann, 74, of Oak Park, died on April 3, 2017 in River Forest, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. An enthusiastic photographer, lover of words, and avid traveler, he visited ERNEST TIEMANN all 50 states in the USA and lived in and toured over 70 countries. A devoted Lutheran, he was actively involved at River Forest’s Grace Lutheran Church, leading Reel Talk, and participating in Cornerstones, Romeos and Adult Education. He enjoyed producing a photographic
series of the church’s beautiful stainedglass windows. Mr. Tiemann started his career teaching high school English in New York City. After obtaining an M.A. in Language and Communication from NYU, he taught at Hong Kong’s International School and in Portland, Oregon. For a decade, he worked in publishing, obtained an MBA in Marketing and Management from SIUE and served as president of the St Louis Chapter of the American Marketing Association. He returned to his alma mater, Concordia University, to head the Continuing Education Department. After seven years, he joined the University of Maryland and enjoyed a 10-year stint teaching at military bases throughout Europe and Asia. He loved the opportunity to experience the world and shared his adventures through poetry and photography. After he retired, he taught the Triton College course on Great Films, movie-watching being another one of his passions. Ernest Tiemann is survived by his former wife, Evelyn; his children, Leslie (Markus) Sleuwen, Kara (Jerome) Scott, Margot (Elias) Cepeda, and Nate (Cassi) Tiemann; seven grandchildren; his sisters, Ruth (Fred) Bartling, Esther (Glenn) Rowley and Sharon (Jon) Bayer; and his many nieces, nephews and extended family. His charismatic and positive presence will be missed. A memorial service, followed by interment of his ashes in the Grace Memorial Garden and a luncheon, will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Hope for Grieving Children Africa (c/o Heritage Companies, 1011 Lake St., Suite 404, Oak Park 60301) or to the Ernest F. Tiemann Charitable Fund (make checks payable to Renaissance Charitable Foundation, write “Ernest F. Tiemann Charitable Fund” in the memo section of the check and send the check to Kara Scott, 1406 E. 54th St., Chicago, 60615).
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Speech therapist, Unity Temple president and choir member Ellen Louise Wehrle died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Aug. 12, 1946, she spent her childhood in Euclid Ohio, and graduated from the College of Wooster. After spending 3½ years teaching English in Japan, she earned a master’s degree in speech therapy from Case Western Reserve University. A job offer from Michael Reese Hospital drew her to Chicago, where she met Rich Pokorny while folk dancing at the Old Town School of Folk Music. After their marriage, she and Rich moved to Oak Park, where they raised two children and lived for 40 years. Friends and neighbors remember her calm and kind manner. Her career included working in home health, establishing a speech therapy department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, and concluded with 22 years as a speech therapist in the Forest Park Public Schools. Ellen and her husband were members of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation for 37 years. She taught Sunday School, was twice president of the congregation, and sang in the choir, among numerous other church activities. Unity Temple members recall her warm and welcoming spirit. She leaves behind Rich Pokorny, her husband of 40 years; her son, Brad (Jenny) Pokorny; her daughter, Meghan Pokorny; her grandson, Gavin Pokorny Trader; and her sisters Mary Wehrle and Peg Wehrle. She was the aunt of Amy Tooley, Wes Tooley, Erin Novak, and Christine Novak. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 at Unity Temple, 875 W. Lake St., Oak Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Unity Temple UUC Music Program or the Oak Park Conservatory.
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Community Support Services, Inc. RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Western Suburbs of Cook County, Illinois. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by: Community Support Services, Inc. on May 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Community Support Services, Inc. 9021 Ogden Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. I. For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows: A. The goal of Community Support Services (CSS)â&#x20AC;&#x201C;is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities served by each agency with safe and reliable transportation adapted to their special needs. These individuals need transportation to medical facilities, job sites, educational settings, stores, and social and recreational venues in the Chicagoland area. CSS is seeking to replace one paratransit vehicle along with acquiring two more, one for a new service and one for expansion from the Illinois Department of Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (IDOT) Vehicle Procurement Capital Assistance Program. CSS needs to replace these vehicles due to excessive age and excessive mileage and to increase compliance with ADA standards. This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of Community Support Services, Inc., with State and Federal Funds. B. Relocation Assistance will not be required. C. Environment. This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact. D. Comprehensive Planning. This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area. E. Elderly and Disabled. All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities. II. At the hearing, Community Support Services will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to said project. III. A copy of the application for a state grant for the proposed project for the intended service area will be made available for public inspection at Community Support Services, Inc. 9021 Ogden, Brookfield, IL 60513. Lowell B. Raven,CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Community Support Services, 9021 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 708-354-4547 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/10/2017
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: D17150526 on April 18, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of MIDWEST WELLNESS LIVING with the business located at: 1708 W MYRTLE DR, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ERIN L ROBINSON 1708 W MYRTLE DR MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 Published in RB Landmark 04/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017
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Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting On Friday, May 12 at 9:00 am., Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will be conducting a “timely and meaningful consultation” meeting to discuss 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 2017-2018 school year. The meeting will be held at the District’s administration office located at 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL.
STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Maricela Ramirez, Petitioner and Jose Luis Ortiz, Respondent, Case No. 2017D-000531. 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 30, 2017, may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 4/26, 5/3, 5/10/2017
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 meeting on Thursday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2017-18 school year. If you are the parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200, you are urged to attend. If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Dr. Kennedi Dixon, (708) 434-3105. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150631 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of EQUAL JUSTICE PARTY with the business located at: 415 WESLEY SUITE 1, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CHRIS STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302; LEO STOLLER 415 WESLEY SUITE 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10, 5/17/2017
If you are a parent/guardian of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability, and you reside wihin the boundaries of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact District 97’s Department of Special Education at 708-524-3030. Published in Wednesday Journal 5/3, 5/10/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17150632 on April 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of CONSCIOUS LIVING WELLNESS with the business located at: 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: SHEILA WHITE 175 N KENILWORTH AVE UNIT 2F OAK PARK, IL 60301 Published in Wednesday Journal 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF 2017-2018 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES FOR RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 208 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 27, 2017, a resolution was passed establishing that the 20172018 meetings of the Board of Education, Township High School District 208, Cook County, Illinois, will be held in Room 201 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Riverside Brookfield High School building, 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, IL 60546. The Regular Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Committee of the Whole Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month with the exception of June, July, August, November, December, and March. Meeting dates can be found on the Riverside Brookfield High School website (www.rbhs208.net). Published in RB Landmark 5/10/17
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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
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN CHRISTINE JOHNSON AKA SUSAN JOHNSON AKA SUSAN STAHL, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 07688 1404 S. 8th Ave. 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 March 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1404 S. 8th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-132-0120000; 15-14-132-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $112,002.90. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of
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the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I717344
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.BYRAN STEWART A/K/A BYRAN J STEWART, FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Defendants 12 CH 42453 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 200 SOUTH 20TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-304-0150000. The real estate is improved with a one and a half story single family home with a detached 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency
(driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 12107. 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. I720022
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF MULTI-CLASS MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES OF CHASEFLEX TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM H. FARLEY, JR. AKA WILLIAM H. FARLEY, GALE FOSTER FARLEY AKA FARLEY G. FOSTER, CITIBANK, N.A, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 9575 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 16, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-06-119-019-0000. Commonly known as 1023 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKING CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 Plaintiff, vs. DEBORAH A. THOMPSON; THEODORE THOMPSON JR.; DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 8156 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-11-345-008-0000. Commonly known as 700 South 3rd Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15050070 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720263
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ROLAND T. COLLINS AKA ROLAND COLLINS AKA ROLAND THOMAS COLLINS, ELAINE COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. COLLINS AKA ELAINE L. SANDERS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICADEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Defendants 16 CH 09723 125 S 6TH AVE 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 October 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 125 S 6TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-148-0070000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $58,353.07. 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser
of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221717 Please refer to file number 581152579. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I720483
any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I717717
MENSAH, ADWOA ADU AMANING, BABINA SACKEY Defendants 13 CH 26853 424 South Harvey Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 15, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 424 South Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-320-0070000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $333,108.46. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification
issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I717795
SONIA GREEN; COLBY GREEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGAGTEES OF SONIA GREEN IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF COLBY GREEN IF ANY; UJNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 13999 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-01-320-015-0000. Commonly known as 838 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0676. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-14122. 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. 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. I718359
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT A TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LINDA F. COLE Defendants 10 CH 36911 208 Le Moyne Parkway Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 208 Le Moyne Parkway, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-102-0290000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $474,475.34. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT MENSAH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, ALBERT MENSAH, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CATHERINE A. MENSAH, DECEASED, ALBERT H.K.P.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; 928-930 S. HUMPHREY CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; DAYVION BARNETT; DAYJAH BARNETT; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BERNADINE A. BARNETT, DECEASED; Defendants, 16 CH 3106 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 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. 16-17-307-035-1001 and 1617-307-035-1007. Commonly known as 928 S. Humphrey Avenue, #1N, Oak Park, IL 60304. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-002439 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720239 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2N; Plaintiff, vs.
I720283 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ELIAS BONILLA, MARCELA BONILLA Defendants 16 CH 014947 608 N. 5TH 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 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 608 N. 5TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-11-103-0100000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRE NELSON, VENA L. NELSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD, GLOBAL ESTATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 014154 408 S. 12TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 19, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 408 S. 12TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-10-414-0230000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third
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party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-14-12661. 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. 14-14-12661 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 014154 TJSC#: 37-2759 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. I719913
the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122
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 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 12014. 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. I721201
lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-17130. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-17130 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018719 TJSC#: 37-2913
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. I719809
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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-12149. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. I720817
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs. RUTH MEMBERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 5339 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-219-033-0000. Commonly known as 1401 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15010132 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720766 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE7 Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT A. WALSH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, CANTERBURY CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 8522 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 10, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-429-057-1033. Commonly known as 315 Des Plaines Ave., Unit 501, Forest Park, IL 60130. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay
I720929 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, -v.ELIA G. LANDAVERDE A/K/A ELIA MEJIA, AMNER LANDAVERDE, SANTOS CARBAJAL, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05357 1446 MARENGO AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1446 MARENGO AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-211-0470000. The real estate is improved with a orange, brick, single family, two car attached 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.JEANNE C. JACKSON Defendants 13 CH 018719 624 S. SCOVILLE AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 624 S. SCOVILLE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-213-0100000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED, ELENA STOILJKOVIC AKA ELENA M. STOILJKOVIC, IVAN STOILJKOVIC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, WILLIAM BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARGARETTE STOILJKOVIC, DECEASED Defendants 16 CH 04550 1180 S. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1180 S. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-427-0160000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $354,975.58. 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse
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OPRF softball earns split with Penn Harris wins classic game in opener of highly anticipated doubleheader
By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor
The best high school softball teams in Illinois and Indiana squared off Saturday at Oak Park and River Forest High School. The teams settled for a split with the host Huskies winning the first game 1-0 in eight innings and Penn (Indiana) routing OPRF 18-4 in five innings in the nightcap. In Game 1, OPRF second baseman Fiona Girardot (2-for-3) hit the game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth inning. Winning pitcher Chardonnay Harris (9-0) turned in her best performance of an already historic season by scattering four hits with no runs, no walks and 20 strikeouts.
“We all agree that Penn is ‘state championship material,’” Harris said. “This was a test to see if we could compete with the best and we did. “We have a lot of talent on our team. I’m excited to show everyone that we are ready to defend our (Class 4A) state title and do it all over again.” While the Huskies (21-1, 9-0 West Suburban Silver) remain the favorite to win another state championship, Penn dealt OPRF its first loss this season in the second game. In fact, the Kingsmen snapped the Huskies’ 47-game winning streak dating back to last season. Over the last 60 games, OPRF is 57-3. Girardot went 3-for-3 at the plate against Penn, while teammates Annie Deamer-Na-
gle (2-for-3, 2 RBIs) and Maeve Nelson (1-for3, 2 runs, RBI) also contributed for OPRF. “We try not to think about our past success because we know there are challenges ahead,” Girardot said. “Everyone who faces us will give us their best game so we have to be ready to respond.”
Fenwick softball The Friars overwhelmed Chicago Intrinsic 15-0 in four innings Saturday at the Priory in River Forest. Cassandra Lee and Alyssa Stramaglia turned in outstanding performances for Fenwick (13-9-1, 4-8 GCAC Red). Lee threw a no-hitter and went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Stramaglia finished 2-for-
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(Left to right) Paul Oppenheim, Nick Bensen, Joe Petersen and Terry Nicola watch the Drake Relays. cheer for her son, Reed Fischer, a Drake senior, who was trying break the Drake school record for 5,000 meters. That record had been set way back in 1978 at 14 minutes flat. Last year her son came within only three-hundredths of a second, so this was to be his year to crack the barrier. I explained why we were interested in Schrobilgen and mentioned that his dad was a member of our Oak Park Runners Club. But I agreed that we could also cheer for her son. Both young men were among the overall leaders for several laps before Fischer and Schrobilgen moved into the lead. They ran shoulder to shoulder for lap after lap, when at the final 100 meters Fischer unleashed a huge kick, winning in 13:48 with Schrobilgen oneand-a-half seconds behind – a terrific race. Fischer obliterated the old Drake school record, set a new personal best, and was the featured story on that night’s TV
2 with two home runs, six RBIs and three runs scored. Maura Groom chipped in two hits, an RBI and run scored.
Fenwick girls track & field Fenwick sophomore Colleen Grogan was selected “Athlete of the Meet” at the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference meet. She finished first in the 300-meter hurdles (48.63 seconds), second in 100-meter hurdles (16.13 seconds) and third in 100 meters (12.80).
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everal of the chilliest days of my life have occurred in late April over the past 20 years sitting in Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa at the famous Drake Relays track meet. I was there again this year with Joe Petersen and Nick Bensen from the Oak Park Runners Club, plus Terry Nicola, doctor to many of Chicago’s injured runners (which is how I met him). Global warming? Not that weekend. Running Columnist Even wearing my whole suitcase, I shivered in the stadium on Thursday evening while watching the distance events. As in Chicago, April weather can range from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. But at Drake why do we seem to catch the cold stuff ? However, in the program listing of competitors for the men’s 5,000 meter run I noticed a familiar name. It was Malachy Schrobilgen, graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School and an AllAmerican runner at Wisconsin. Sitting in the row ahead of us was a lady with her husband who asked to look at my program. She thanked me, and asked us to
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sports report. It’s races like that that keep us coming back. And somehow in all the excitement we forgot about being so cold. But to shock us back to reality, the weather forecast showed temperatures in the 40s for the next day -- plus rain! And they were right. So on Friday the high jump and pole vault events were moved into the old Drake Fieldhouse where spectators and athletes alike crammed into limited seating areas. High school and college athletes also spread out over the fieldhouse floor, looking like a giant sleepover. At least it was warm and dry inside. And fortunately the rains stopped in time for Friday evening’s events, so it was not all bad. On Saturday, however, the rains came back at noon so we gave up and headed for home. But someday I’m hoping for temperatures in the 60s with no rain for all three days. Please.
For the sixth straight year, the Huskies are heading downstate to compete in the badminton state tournament. The doubles teams of Maria Krunic/Gabby Simone and Halley Bergen/Maeve Heflin placed second and third, respectively, at the New Trier Sectional on Saturday. Krunic and Simone advanced to the sectional final via a bye and two impressive wins at New Trier. The Huskies lost in the final to New Trier sophomores Tess Fallon and Holly Fessler 21-15, 20-22 and 21-15. Bergen and Heflin won four or five matches to finish third. Last year, OPRF tied conference rival Hinsdale Central and Fremd (9 points each) to finish fifth at the state tournament. The Huskies also won their first sectional title since 1999.
Fenwick boys volleyball Will Sophie dished out 22 assists and James Brosnan had 15 digs during the Friars’ 25-17, 25-16 win over Mount Carmel on Senior Night. Offensively, Conner Lillig had seven kills and Jack Lulich six kills against the Caravan.
OPRF girls water polo The Huskies (16-12) split a pair of matches at the West Suburban Conference Invitational to close out the regular season. Held at the Lyons Township South Campus, the Huskies cruised past Hinsdale South 17-6 in a conference crossover matchup. Addie Steward-Nolan and Chloe Pimentel led OPRF in scoring with three goals apiece. Tamsen Cronin and Eliana Torero added two goals each. Julia Thomason, Ellie KennedyWood, Lizzy Silber, Katie Roberts, Kathryn Raeder, Jenna Somberg and Abby Hever all scored one goal. Goalies Kaitlyn Peterson and Sara Flynn finished with three saves each. In its second game, OPRF lost to York 5-4. Cronin and Peterson excelled for the Huskies with four goals and 10 saves, respectively.
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HOGAN 802 wins from page 40 for six runs in the fifth to take an 8-7 lead. Alex Pup led off the fifth with a single. With runners on first and second, Fenwick senior/Northwestern commit Casey O’Laughlin crushed a triple into left field scoring two runs. Two more hits whittled the Friars’ deficit to one, at 7-6, and also removed DePaul Prep pitcher Jimmy Montijo from the game. Fenwick tied the game at 7-7 on another key hit. The Friars scored the lead run on a balk by a DePaul Prep reliever. Fenwick added an insurance run in the sixth to hold a 9-7 advantage. Although the Rams dominated most of the early action, the Friars led 2-1 after one inning courtesy of Jack Grace’s two-RBI hit. With eight wins in their last 10 games and first place in the Chicago Catholic League White Division, the Friars are peaking at the right time of the season. “With our recent success, we’re up in (Class) 4A now,” Hogan said. “We are more than capable of making another deep playoff run. We’re 19-11 but with a bounce here and there, we could easily be 26-4. If we put all three aspects of pitching, offense and defense together, we control our own fate.” While Fenwick can be formidable in many ways, the offense has been particularly im-
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Fenwick senior center fielder Casey O’Laughlin scores a run agains DePaul Prep at the Priory in River Forest. The Friars won 9-7. pressive. “As a club we are hitting about .370,” Hogan said. “We’re always high and ready for
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Prep always lingers and get through our order a few times and made adjustments at the plate.” With Saturday’s loss, DePaul Prep fell to 7-20 this spring. As for the Friars’ short-term outlook, it’s decidedly more optimistic than the Rams. “We have a very similar team to our 2015 team which was very successful in the playoffs,” O’Laughlin said. “The CCL always does well in the tournament. Playing teams like St. Rita, Mount Carmel and Brother Rice gives us experience heading into the playoffs. If we stay positive and play to our potential, 4A can be ours.” Sophomore standout Luke Kolovitz offers a similar assessment of the Friars’ upside. “We’ve been able to hit well our last three games. If we don’t give up and stick with what we do best, we’ll be good in the playoffs.” In fact, the Fenwick baseball program has reached its zenith in recent years. Last season, the Friars advanced all the way to the Class 3A quarterfinals. In 2015, Fenwick won conference and regional championships. The Friars won a sectional title in 2014. With a star-studded lineup including SS/2B Anthony Cavalieri, 3B/1B Harrison Hayes, C Mike Cerceo, O’Laughlin, Grace, and Pup, among others, another postseason run is possible. Fenwick also boasts good pitching depth with quality arms in Justin Sosa, Marty Stein, Ian Crowell, K.J. Slepicka, Joey Atkins and Murphy.
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Friars’ rally downs DePaul Prep With 8 wins in 10 games, Fenwick peaking at right time of season By PATRICK SKRINE Contributing Reporter
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enwick High School has had its share of legendary coaches, including Tony Lawless (football/basketball), Dave Perry (water polo) and Dave Power (girls basketball). Longtime baseball coach Dave Hogan belongs in that prestigious list as well. As the seventh winningest baseball coach in IHSA history, Hogan captured his 800th win against De La Salle on May 4. Two days later, Hogan’s career victories mark improved to 802 as the Friars outslugged visiting DePaul College Prep 9-7 on Saturday at the Priory in River Forest. Hogan, the Fenwick baseball coach for the past 37 years, repeatedly credits longevity and talented players as the reasons for his success. Fenwick (19-11) appears as talented as ever this spring with a cadre of gifted players. Several of them came up big Saturday, powering the Friars’ rally DAVE HOGAN from a 7-2 deficit to victory. Fenwick coach The Rams chased Fenwick starting pitcher John Murphy with five runs in two innings. Fenwick reliever Charlie Wood came in during the top of the second and closed the door. DePaul Prep tacked on two more runs in the third, extending the lead to 7-2. After a sluggish four innings offensively, the Friars exploded
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Fenwick senior Harrison Hayes hits a single against DePaul Prep during the Friars’ 9-7 win at the Priory on Saturday, May 6.
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