WEDNESD AY @wednesdayjournalinc @wednesdayjournal @oakpark JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest Special Sec tion Page B1 August 24, 2022 Vol. 43, No. 4 ONE DOLLAR
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By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter
BEER ME!
In the wake of a student being found with a loaded handgun on school property but outside building last spring officials at Oak Park and rest High School are upgrading their campus security practices this year. The mass shootbb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in ich a shooter killed 19 students and two teachers and the mass shooting in Highland Park ly 4 have only intensified concer ns about hardening the school’s security practices.
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“We want to make sure our house is protected,” ’s new Director of Campus Safety Cherylynn Jones-McLeod at an Aug. 11 Committee of the Whole Meeting of the OPRF District 200 Board of Jones-McLeodEducation. took on her new position July 1. She previously was the Assistant Director of Campus Safety at OPRF until leaving last year for a short time to take a job at the Hear tland Alliance.
In the wake of the school shooting in Texas two school board members were open to revisiting the
APRIL ALONSO/Contributor (L to R) Zack Day, Rich Bloom eld and Greg Williams, energetically share the brews from their Funkytown Brewery with festival-goers at the Oak Park Microbrew Review in downtown Oak Park. on Aug. 20. e three are local graduates of Oak Park and River Forest High School, class of 2002. See more photos on page 16. See OPRF SAFETY on pa ge 8
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The LOGOS program runs during the school year from mid-September until mid-March. Families do not need to be members of Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, but they should have a genuine desire to support their child’s Christian education and development. Interested parents can attend one of two upcoming meetings to learn more about LOGOS:•Sunday, August 28 at 11:00 am (following the 10:00 worship service)
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Each Wednesday afternoon and evening, LOGOS participants take part in Bible study, recreation, a family-style meal, and worship arts (handbell ringing, liturgy preparation, and more). Family time is a highlight of the evening, as participants join with their LOGOS family to play games like limbo, mummy wrap, and the annual egg drop contest. Special nights like Guest Night allow participants to invite a favorite teacher or grandparent to join in dinnerAccordingtime.
For more than 20 years, Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church has built relationships and supported faith formation in children through its LOGOS program. At LOGOS, children and adult volunteers alike are supported in faith development as they practice the LOGOS rule: “Treat everyone as a child of God.”
to one graduate, “LOGOS was a time in the week when I could just be myself and know there were people who had my back as I tried to figure things out.”
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• Wednesday, September 7 at 7:30 pm Both meetings will be held at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church at 744 Fair Oaks Avenue (at the corner of Fair Oaks and Thomas).
The problem of the color line remains. We live with the social accretions of racism, conquest, settler colonialism, imperialism, resource extraction and exploitation. We also now live with their logical endpoints. There are no new great frontiers to settle. There are no more mighty rivers or lakes to reverse. There is no new land to take. There will soon be no more soil to deplete. “Ecology deals with the balance between organisms and their environment — be tween human beings and nature,” wrote Michael H. Best and William E. Connolly in their 1976 The Politicized Economy “The issues posed by such a relationship touch the very survival of humanity on the planet Earth,” they add. “We depend on nature for air to breathe, soil to grow food, water to drink and to sustain vegetation, fossil fuels to provide heat and to power production systems, deltas to provide material for commodities. But if nature is our host, we are its parasites. We abuse it unmercifully, robbing it of nonrenewable materials, straining its self restorative capacities.” How does it feel to be a parasite? Black, Brown, Indig enous and poor people have grappled with this question forAccordingcenturies.to Quartz, a 2016 study published in Environmental Research Letters found “a consistent pattern over a 30-year period of placing hazardous waste facilities in neighborhoods where poor people and people of color live.”The Chicago Sun-Times reported in March on an organization called Coalition to End Sacrifice Zones, which announced: “that they cannot wait for a previously promised ordinance from the [Mayor Lori] Lightfoot ad ministration that would address the cumulative pollution burden Black and Brown communities on the city’s South and West sides face.”
eople in Oak Park, River Forest and many other Chicago suburbs get their water treated at the Jardine Water Purification Plant in Chicago. According to a recent Chicago Tribune report, authorities at the plant produced a water sample in 2009 showing a much-too-high concentration of what scientists call “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment. The toxins are in everything — from carpets and cosmetics to fast-food wrappers and firefighting foam, the Tribune reports. They leach out of those products and end up in lakes, rivers, wells and soil.
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“We’re in a place now where you can’t live anywhere on the planet, and be sure that the environment is safe,” Cousins said.
The problem of the 20th century was the problem of the color line, Du Bois famously wrote. To perceive the color line one-dimensionally as merely separating whites and Blacks would be to miss how the awful reality of the line as a complex social contract — one that implicated more than it delineated — bore down on whites and Blacks Blacks, especially, have to navigate all aspects of the separation, such that we become synonymous with the line, with the problem. We be come the illness and the antidote, the quandary and the solution (i.e., ‘If only he had complied’). We also become convenient scapegoats meant to distract the world from confronting the source of the problem.
“Between me and the other world there is ever an unasked question: unasked by some through feelings of delicacy; by others through the difficulty of rightly framing it,” wrote W.E.B. DuBois in 1897.
Abroad, Haiti harvests rainwater for households and industries, putting its residents at the highest risk of im bibing those toxic “forever chemicals.” The island nation is also highly vulnerable to the ef fects of climate change. And yet that small country, one of the poorest places on the planet, has few choices but to mimic the parasitic, fossil fuel-centric development practices of wealthy nations to feed its people and fortify itself against an increasingly hostile Mother Nature. That isn’ t for lack of trying. When Haiti won independence from France in 1804, the free Black country became a big problem for Europe and America. The French considered Haitian independence so problematic that they forced the small gover nment to pay them reparations for about 70 years. Over that period, the reparation payments totaled nearly $560 million in 2022 dollars, according to someMiaestimatesMottley,the prime minister of Barbados, another Black island country, also has a problem. How does Bar bados do enough fossil-fuel industry and growth-oriented capitalism to feed its people and mitigate the perils of climate change? How does it pay for critical infrastructure while also forging an alter native, ecologically sustainable path forward?
“She would have to challenge the rules of that system and its powerful figures, who often struggle to reco gnize how climate change is altering the traditional dynamics of debt and development. Mottley would come to see the traps of that system as fundamentally unjust, born from generations of colonial rule.
A study released this month by research ers from Stockholm University found that the “forever chemicals” are everywhere on Earth. Ian Cousins, lead author of the Stockholm study, was blunt when he talked about his findings with the BBC.
Last month, the Tribune re ported on the tragedy of Adam Cordell and Johanna Davis. The couple started an organic farm in Maine about a decade ago. They grew “10 or 15 dif ferent vegetable crops, ranging from lettuce, kale and spinach to fruiting crops like tomatoes and peppers.” They also grew heritage varieties of wheat, oats, rye, corn and beans. Last year, they stopped their efforts after lear ning that the farm’s soil, spinach and water had tested for “forever chemicals” 400 times higher than the state standards The farm, it tur ned out, had been fertil ized with sewage sludge during the early 1990s, the Tribune reports. The sludge, a human and industrial waste byproduct, is on fields across America — from sea to shining sea — because “local officials, farm bureaus, university extension agents [and] even the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency” have encouraged far mers to layer it on the Cordellsoil.and Davis are afraid because the chemicals that refuse to break down are now in their blood at levels “250 times higher than the average American” and even higher than workers in some industrial settings, the Tribune reported. The couple has a 3-year old son. How does it feel to be a parasite?
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“Just as outsiders once pillaged the Caribbean for wealth created by the hands of slaves, investors in those for mer imperial powers now squeezed for mer territories for their assets, for access to markets, for interest on loans. And she would have to contend with all of that waiting for the next stor m, knowing she gover ned a dot of land isolated in one of the most vulnerable places on Earth.”Howdoes it feel to be a parasite? Black and Brown and Indigenous and poor people have been tor mented by this question for centuries. But as the Jardine water sample demonstrates, this is everybody’s question now.
ROMAIN There are no new great frontiers to settle. There are no more might y rivers or lakes to reverse. There is no new land to take. There will soon be no more soil to deplete.
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“All, nevertheless, flutter round it. They approach me in a half-hesitant sort of way, eye me curiously or compassionately, and then, in stead of saying directly, How does it feel to be a problem? they say, I know an excellent colored man in my town […].”
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The New York Times Magazine recently reported on Mottley’s attempt to persuade the International Monetary Fund (I.M.F.), one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world, to help her manage the vulnerable island nation’s billions of dollars of crippling debt Mottley “would have to untangle the relationships connecting the I.M.F. with the financial institutions that invest in countries like Barbados — a global financial system that simultaneously helps and preys upon countries at their moments of greatest need,” according to the New York Times Magazine article published in July
The Prince Projec t: A Prince & The Revolution Tribute Band Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m., FitzGerald’s The iconic status of Prince has only risen in the years since his death, so you just know a tribute band had to happen. Par ty like its 1999 to the immor tal songs of this incredibly proli c singer, songwriter and musician. $25, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Ber w yn.
Tickets: EattheNeighborhood.com. Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St., Oak Park Food Truck Rally Aug., 27, 4 - 9 p.m., Keystone Park West River Forest Park Distric t, Rotar y Club of Oak Park –River Forest, and the village of River Forest present Food Truck Rally, Keystone Park West for a variety of food trucks, family ac tivities, in atables, a beer tent, stage enter tainment and more. This family-friendly event is a great nale to summer. https://r fparks.com/ food-truck-rally. Keystone Park West, Central Ave., River Forest. Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., FitzGerald’s Paul’s brew of soul, New Orleans funk and world music, straight from Milwaukee, has always been a welcome sight in the Chicago area. As a per former, he never disappoints. 6615 Roosevelt Road, Ber w yn.
Clear the Shelters
Ar t Exhibit & Reception: “One Woman’s Journey Into Abstrac tion & the Subconscious” Thursday, Aug. 25, 4:30-8 p.m., Oak Park Librar y This exhibit in the main librar y galler y features the works of Nanc y K. Jensen through Sept. 25. From an early age, she has been able to express herself through multiple ar t disciplines and mediums. Ever y element and principle of design is of impor tance when she approaches a piece of paper, canvas, or corrugated cardboard. Learn more at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Sur viving, Healing & Evolving
The book addresses Dr. Sherrod’s personal trauma background and traumas experienced by many Black women and girls, as well as the trauma Black people endure as a collective community. The book also focuses on the need for self-care and the signi cance of mental health awareness. Register now at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour: Carnivore Oak Park Sunday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Carnivore Forage with Chicago’s renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and mushrooms followed by a wonder ful picnic basket meal made from the the foraged things seen, mar velously prepared by chef Brad Knaub and Erik Williams. Mushrooms should be popping nearby so prepare to travel to a second location (rides will be available). $40 per person. $25 per person for the meal. Includes one beverage.
Listing your event Wednesday Jour nal welcomes notices about events that Oak Park and River Forest groups and businesses are planning. We’ ll work to get the word out if you let us know what’s happening by noon Wednesday a week before your news needs to be in the newspaper ■ Send details to Wednesday Jour nal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, 60302 ■ Email calendar@wjinc.com
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This Har vard-trained clinical and community psychologist, educator, lawyer, and Maywood native will present a talk about her rst book, Surviving, Healing, and Evolving: Essays of Love, Compassion, Healing, and A rmation for Black People
Saturday Aug. 27 at 11 a.m., Animal Care League
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All animals over 6 months old will be FREE to adopt. No appointment necessar y - come by the shelter and bring home your new best friend! Come to the shelter between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to meet your forever best friend. Star t browsing adoptable pets now at animalcareleague. org/adoptions. Please be prepared to wait in line. 1011 Gar eld St., Oak Park .
With Dr. Rhonda Sher rod Saturday, Aug. 27, 1-2:30 p.m., Oak Park Main Librar y
Walker is the founder ofthe Racism Lives Here higher education initiative and was awarded the 47th NAACP Imag e Chairman’s Award for Activism. She also holds a master’s de gree in public af fairs from the University ofMissouri, where she also rece ived her Bachelor ofArts de gree in interdisciplinary studies.
“I am pleased to announce the selec tion ofDr. Danielle Walker to lead the highly important work of institutionalizing diversity, equity and inclusion in our village gover nment,” Village Manage r Kevin Jackson said in the press release. “Her extensive back ground leading, ad vising and a dvocating for the infusion of diversity, equity and inclusion in orga nizational cultures and other workforce dynamics makes her uniquely qualifie d to fill this position. ”
T he new position is responsible for collaborating on the development and application oforganization-wide equity and inclusion strat egies, including implementation ofthe village ’s racial equity toolkit.“Ihave dedicated my career to equity and social justice that boldly leads to cultivating an equitable and inclusive society for all voices, communities and people that have been left behind,” Walker said in a village news release announc ing her hire on Aug. 16. “I’m excited to continue on this path in Oak Pa rk.” T he village had been working to fill the position since April. Walker has a Ph.D. in philosop hy with a concentration on critical social issues in education from the University of Colorado-Denver.
Walker officially joined the village as its DEI officer Aug. 15. T he position is part of the village ’s executive leadershi p team. Before coming to Oak Park, she serve d as the DEI of ficer for the City and County of Denver-City Attor ney’s Of fice. She was the first person to hold that title. She additionally serve d as a policy advisor for the Colorado Department of Health Care, Policy and Finance, where she focused on equity within the disabil ity community. Walker has also spent close to a decade researching diversity, equity and inclusion strat egies.
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AND FORGET IT!
The village ofOak Park has hired its first chie f diversity, equity and inclusion officer. Danielle Walker arrives in Oak Park from a similar post in Denver.
SHRED IT
DANIELLE WALKER
Forest Park Bank and Forest Park Police Department personnel will be on site to discuss identity security issues, including ways to protect your identity and what to do if you become a victim of identity theft or financial scams.
Responsible for developing and implementing equity and inclusion strategies
Village of Oak Park hires chief diversity, equity and inclusion o cer “I’m excited to continue on this path in Oak Park.”
Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon Forest Park Bank, the locally owned and managed community bank, is pleased to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Annual FREE Sensitive Document Shredding Event in the Municipal Parking Lot located south of the Drive-Up Facility. The Bank has, again, engaged a professional shredding service to shred your sensitive documents with an industrial shredder.
By STACEY SHERIDAN Staff Reporter
You may bring up to two 12” X 12” X 18” boxes of documents to be shred at no charge. Three-ring notebooks and binders with large metal rings cannot be shredded. Staples are allowed. If you have questions about this event, please contact the bank at 708.222.2800. 7348 WEST MADISON STREET, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 FORESTPARKBANK.COM | 708.222.2800
Huber told Wednesday Jour nal they have been accused of “virtue signaling” by continuing to put up new flags after each act of defacement. He prefers, however, to think of it as “value signaling.”
BLM and Pride ags repeatedly defaced or torn
e Hubers replace the vandalized ags on their fence
The first few times the vandal only deface the Black Lives Matter flag, but subsequentl branched out by attacking the rainbow too. Jolie could no longer operate under assumption the damage was accidental.
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While their two-flat is being rebuilt, the Hubers and Jolie are living in Forest Park. Not being on the premises has made it difficult for them to catch the vandal red-handed. Instead, they rely on reports from neighbors and security camera surveillance, never knowing when the vandal will strik but the quality was such that any defining personal characteristics of the vandal were not distinguishable. All the footage really showed, according to Jolie, was that it was a man carrying out the attacks Due to the consistency of the attacks, as well as the method by which they are carried out, the vandalism feels very targeted to the Huber family and Jolie. Perhaps it is the easy access of having the flags hanging from a fence instead of a porch that prompts the Ren.gardless, the neighborhood baffled too as to why the vankeeps retur ning to this particular property to destroy flags le the same ones hang at othhouses on the block. Those ags are spared destruction.
For a while, Jolie was bringing attention to the vandalism by posting about them in various Oak Park community Facebook groups. She said she stopped after being “super attacked” by some people for misusing police resources by reporting each instance of property destruction.
“If he stops, he stops,” Jolie said. “And if he doesn’t, we’ll keep hanging them.”
The vandal, Huber believes, would be a much happier person if he were to embrace inclusivity, but Huber also pities the vandal for car rying such ugliness inside himself. Both Huber and Jolie would love to see the vandal caught, but what they would love even more is to have their flags hang unblemished by paint, tearing and prejudice. If the vandal continues, Jolie has a recurring flag order through Amazon.
Since January, a vandal has defaced 15 Black Lives Matter flags and 13 LGBTQ+ pride rainbow flags belonging to one Oak Park property in the 1000 block of South East Avenue. Each flag has either been slashed, sprayed with black spray paint, splashed with white latex paint or – as was the most recent case on Aug. 15 – covered in red paint. The owners of the property are engaged in a twisted game of cat-and mouse-with the vandal, who repeatedly defiles the flags both symbolically and literally. As flags are vandalized, new flags are hung in their place. A police report is filed. The vandal damages the new flags, then those are taken down. A police report is again filed. New flags go up. Damaged flags come down. And the cycle of defiance“Thesecontinues.flagsrepresent the next to and the people who li in our house,” said property owner Rob Huber “We’ll ke putting the flags up because that’s our values We’re not ing to let someone scare us of The South East Avenue prop erty in question is currentl under construction to rebuil the two-flat that was lost to a fir July 2, 2021. Before the fire, flags hung from the porch and were never touched, accordin to Sarah Jolie, a family friend who co-owns the property with theWHubers.henthe property was de molished to begin reconstruc tion on Jan. 13, Jolie and the Huber family began hanging the flags from the chain-link construction fence blocking off their proper ty. The flag attacks began shortly after Jolie first chalked up the tor n flags to being a construction accident or the result of inclement weather“Everyone else thought it was vandalism,” she said. “I didn’t because that’s just not I’m wired.”
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DETERMINATION: Kristen Huber, le , and her husband Rob Huber in front of the van dalized ags hung on their construction gate, on East Avenue in Oak Park. (Below)
“Please don’t do this,” he said to the vandal, in the hopes that the message might get to him. “This isn’t good.”
“The people these flags represent do not need the trauma of seeing them vandalized,” Jolie said. “Even if the vandalized flags can teach other people lessons, our responsibility is to those communities.”
The flags, he said, represent inclusion – in clusion for communities that have been systematically pushed aside in favor of white, cis-gender, heterosexual people. Proudly displaying these flags is a personal matter for the two-flat tenants Huber’s daughter is a lesbian and many of their neighbors are Black.“As a middle-aged, middle-class white man, I move through the world and see plac es where people aren’t sure if they’ ll be welcomed,” he said. “They are welcome here.”
She and the Huber family began buyin both flags in bulk. Packages of five flags stacked in their garage, ready to be hung any given moment. While each vandalize flag has also been kept for posterity, no is wasted in swapping them out on the for new flags.
“Why is this happening? It’s shocking,” said one neighbor, ho wished to remain anonymoushe Hubers and Jolie are some of the “nicest people,” ac cording to the neighbor, which has made it harder for her to eve that they would be tar eted in such manner.
The neighbor’s nine-year old son chimed in to voice his own disapproval of the attacks and to beseech the vandal.
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A Timeless Lesson from The Lorax McAdamScott Jr.
Although 20 trees will be removed to accommodate the project, Sletten said 13 trees will be planted in the project area and 52 additional trees will be planted in Keystone and other pa rks.
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By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter Action by the River Forest Village Board, Aug. 22, brought River Forest Park District of ficials a ste p closer to the district’s Keystone Park East Project. Key elements of the project are re plac ing and reconfiguring five tennis cour ts and re placing and relocating four batting cages at Keystone Park East, 7920 Central Ave. T he project’s estimated cost is ap proximately $1 million, which park dis trict of ficials said would be covered by the agency’s capital projects fund T he five village trustees in attendance, Aug. 22, unanimously granted four site development allowances related to setback s, support ing the unanimous recommendation of the Development Review Board, to approve the planned develop ment application. Trustee Katie Brennan did not attend Park district of ficials are awaiting ap proval from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the stor m water drainage component of the project, which Michael Sletten, park district executive director, said is expected “in a week or so.”
the Thneed, and eventually causes mass deforestation, in the pursuit of success, until the last Truffula tree is cut down. It is a great children’s book and enjoyable movie to share with her, but the deeper meaning always weighs heavy. Written in 1971, the plot of The Lorax holds true today: It raises the ethical issues regarding the impact of our actions, moral implications of success, and how a person recognizes their mistakes. We should always be conscious of our environment, and the implications of our actions. While removing trees that are heavily diseased or have been invaded by a foreign pest protects other species, we should carefully consider how our decisions will impact our environment.
“I think it looks great,” Adduci said. “I applaud you guys for doing it.” Under the River Forest Zoning Ordinance, no new construction, expansion of any building, or addition of any parcel or change of use shall be permitted in a Public, Recreational, Institutional District, unless approved as a planned development.
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Site plan for upcoming changes at Keystone Park in River Forest.
The book concludes with a picture of a pile of rocks with the word `UNLESS’. Then these words from Once-ler: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
he first set of relocated batting cage s will be per manently installed along Central, west of the Keystone Center, centrally located between the two baseball field s. A second set of cages will be a temporar y facility east of the synthetic infield with a per meable surface and nets up only during the youth baseball season. Batting cages will be lighted . In addition, the tennis hitting walls will be relocated to the east fence on the new south tennis cour t.
Maybe we should all try to be a little bit more like The Lorax.
The water drainage component features a 3½- to 5-foot-deep swale area between the tennis cour ts and Lake Street. Sletten said of ficials have set a tentative star t date of Oct. 1 although work on the batting cages will star t in Se ptember Concrete and fencing work will take place in mid- to late-November The later star t will likely delay painting until spring, Sletten noted.The only significant changes to the proj ect since it was introduced to the village board in February were adding lights to the basketball hoop area and re placing the existing flag pole, which was suggested by village of ficials The new 30-foot-by-6-foot aluminum flag pole with a solar light will be installed next to the synthetic infield scoreboard.Thelights in the new basketball hoop area, relocated from inside the tennis cour ts, will be controlled with a switch so that lights will not be on when the cour ts are not in use The latest the basketball cour ts will be lighted is 10 p.m., the same as the tennis cour ts. The platfo rm tennis cour ts will remain, with an 11 p.m. limit. As they were in February, village of ficials were generally rece ptive to the proposed improvements, Aug. 22, although Trustee Erika Bachner and Village President Cathy Adduci questioned whether lighting on the basketball hoop areas would be adequate Todd Abrams of WT Group, the district’s engineering fir m, contended lighting as proposed would be suf ficient, but district of ficials ag reed with Adduci’s suggestion that they revisit the issue if complaints are received after the project is complete Park district of ficials previously said the age and condition of the tennis cour ts war rants their re placement. In addition to re placing the tennis cour ts, plans call for installing new LED lights The new lights will be controlled by three se parate switch es to eliminate lighting unused cour ts. All new tennis cour ts will be lined for pickle ball.
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Two years probation with heavy community ser vice
In the summer of 2020, following the mur der of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the OPRF school board voted 6 to 1 not to renew an intergover nmental agreement with the Village of Oak Park that had been in place since 1999 and to eliminate the school resource officer due to concer ns about discriminatory policing and disproportionate impacts on Black studentsButnow
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Martire said that it is an unfortunate sign of the times that the school board has to be so focused on school security.
Benno said the g un was de ep in Ro bin son’s backpack and not easily accessibl e. “It wasn’t an of f ensive we apon,” Benno said. “He could n’ t have gotten it fast. ” Ro binson has no prior convictions, bu t Oak Pa rk p olice said at the time of his ar rest that he had an outstanding war r ant from DuPage C ounty for driving on a susp ended license. “This is really an anomaly; this is one of the sweetest kids,” Benno said.
Board member Kebreab Henry was skep tical that having one police officer in the building would make the school any safer, especially in a mass shooting situation.
board members Ralph Martire and Fred Arkin are willing to reconsider the issue“Maybe we could find a more positive way to do it and create a model that works,” Mar tire said. “And that’s a maybe, but I’m willing to have that discussion.”
Plea deal reportedly reached for teen with gun at OPRF
“We would have d one it the other day but it ’s always b etter j ust to give it a few months j ust to make sure that everybo dy settles in, he d oesn’t do it again, and also if you do it too soon the public gets upset” Benno said. “They don’t understand it.”
New partnership with police from page 1 “Maybe we could nd a more positive way to do it and create a model that works. And that’s a maybe, but I’m willing to have that discussion.”
“It’s a deferred conviction which means if he meets the ter ms of probation, and this is dif ferent, they have him do all sor ts of rehab and community service and that stuf f,” Benno said. “When he comes back in two years it’s stricken like it never happened.”TheCook County State Attor ney’s Of fice did not c onfir m the existence of the p lea d eal saying in an email that they do not c omment on p ending liti gation. But Benno told We d nesd ay Jour nal that the State’s A ttor ney and the judge have ag reed to the deal. Benno said he expects that Ro binson will plead under the ter ms of the d eal that he outlined at his next c our t date on Se pt.16.
The school is also changing how it communicates to the school community about violent or dangerous incidents Previously it was the school’s policy to communicate as much information as quickly as possible. But school officials say they have lear ned that speedy communication is not always accurate communication. Now they say they will issue brief holding statements about an incident and follow up with a more detailed statement only when school officials have had an opportunity to review and confir m the facts of a situation.
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Benno said Ro binson was car rying a g un in his backpack outside of school on May 3 for self-defense because he had b een threatened by extended f amily members who we re j ealous that he was about to gr aduate from high school. “He was g etting threats from f amily members who neve r gr aduated high school,” Benno said.
“How is one person going to make it saf er,” Henry asked. “One officer is not going to solve this problem.”
The Oak Park and River Forest High School student who was found with a load ed handgun outside t he school in May and charged with five f elonies has ag reed to a plea deal which will keep him out of jail if he stays out of trouble for the next two years and completes community service requirements.“It’sgoingto be two years probation,” said Oak Park attor ney Tom Benno who is re presenting 18 year old Keyon Robinson. Benno said Robinson will plead guilty to one felony charge of unlawful possession of a firear m but the conviction will be vacated if he fulfills all the requirements of the plea deal.
In 2020 before the school board voted to eliminate the school re source officer position then superintendent Joylynn Pruitt-Adams recommended against elimi nating the position but instead called for a oneyearNomoratorium.wOPRFand the Village of Oak Park are working on creating a new intergover nmental agreement to standardize communication procedures and protocols for dealing with dangerous situations, but apparently not reestablishing a school resource officer. The new intergover nmental agreement will likely be voted on in SeptemberAtthe Aug. 11 meeting Jones-McLeod outlined steps the school has already taken to increase security this year Students are now required to wear their student ID’s around their necks throughout the school day.OPRF has 34 safety officers and two supervisors in addition to McLeod working on campus safety There are 16 day shift officers, nine after noon officers and nine part time of ficers who work during lunch and after school officers. Jones-McLeod said she has taken steps to increase security in side the building such as reassigning more experienced security officers to the most critical parts of the building includ ing entrances and the cafeteria during times of high student use of those locations. Security officers are present at the school’s three entry doors in the mor ning checking student ID’s as they enter the school. A bathroom log is now being used to monitor bathroom use The school has been using an outside security fir m to provide coverage on weekends and holidaysPrincipal Lynda Parker emphasized the importance of building relationships with students.“Whatwe know for sure is that in instanc es of school shootings there’s always staff in school who may have known that person, who knew something or saw something that was off and either sounded alar ms, or didn’t sound enough alar ms, but it was reco gnized through relationships from their front line people which is everyone working with students in the building,” Parker said.
“It shouldn’t be that we should be this worried about violence at this level in an educational setting but we have to be, the world intervened,” Martire said. Y
Robinson was initially charged with more serious crimes of possession of a weapon on school grounds which could have resulted in a sentence of up to 10 year s. Ro binson gr aduated from OPRF thi s summer after taking classes remotely to c omplete his remaining course wo rk
OPRF spokeswoman Karin S ulliva n said she c ould n’ t c omment on whether Ro binson had a disciplinary record at OPRF.Right after his ar rest on May 3 Ro bi nson’s b ond was set at $500,000 but was later reduced to a $50,000 unsecured b ond, known as an I b ond, wh ich did not require any money to be p ut up Benno said Ro binson spent about five weeks at C ook C ounty Jail before he was released on the reduced b ond. Ro binson was initially released with electronic and GPS monitoring, but that requirement was dropped at a c our t hearing on Au g. 10 by C ook C ounty Circuit Ju dge Geary Kull. At that hearing Kull p laced Ro binson on a 10 p. m. to 10 a.m. curfew to allow him to wo rk at Po rt i llo’s.
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decision made in 2020 to eliminate the position of school resource of ficer, an Oak Park police officer, stationed at the school during the school day.
One Oak Park parent aims to revive a tradback-to-schoolition
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Chris Parente wants to bring back the parade for Longfellow School students
“On the first day of school, kids are ways nervous,” Parente said. “I think you tell them, ‘Hey, we’re star ting the year with a parade through our neighborhood,’ it doesn’t get much better than that. helps kind of ease the nerves a little bit.”
FILEr e First Day Of School Band leads a group of students walking to Longfellow Elementar y School in 2018, on Jackson Boulevard in Oak Park.
“Then the band will stay on the play ground and play until 8 a.m. when all the kids go in,” Parente said. Parente told the Jour nal he recently set up a GoFundMe page, with a $650 goal to pay the musicians for their parade perfor mance. As of Aug. 19, Parente has collected $580 in donations and said he plans on kee ping the fundraising page up until Aug. 24. With the first day of school just days away, Parente said he and his children are excited to see the retur n of the parade and to help create new memories for another generation of families, especially those who may be new to Oak Park and Longfellow Elementary School.
Five years ago, when Chris Parente and his wife were searching for a home in Oak Park, they scouted the neighborhood for residents to lear n about their community What the Chicago couple found was that one par t of Oak Park had a unique tradition that made the first day of school fun for students who attended experiencebecamewhthekindtraditionaboutElementaryLongfellowSchool.“WehadheardthisspecificatLongfellowwhereajazzbandwouldleadallthekidsonthefirstdayofschooleveryyearandjustofmarchedinneighborhood,ichIalwaysthoughtwascool,”Parentesaidabouttheannualback-to-schoolparade.Thoughthetradi-tionpulledthePar-entestoOakPark,itashort-livedbecauseof the COVID-19 pandemic But with schools fully reopening for the second year in a row, Parente, a father of two Longfellow students, said it is now time to bring back the parade. In the last few weeks, Parente has been working to org anize the parade with local parents and area residents and rounding up the group of musicians. The parade is set to launch at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, the first day of school for Longfellow students It will kick of f at the cor ner of Van Buren Street and Scoville Avenue, Parente told Wednesday Jour nal. Families can follow and walk behind the jazz band, which will lead them down Van Buren Street to Ridgeland Avenue and then to Longfellow, which is located at 715 Highland Ave., he added.
See RESIGNATION on pa ge 17 ARTI WALKER-PEDDAKOT LA
Walker-Peddakotla’s for mer campaign manager Brynne Hovde, who is involved with the progressive Activate Oak Park political action committee, told Wednesday Jour nal she was moved by the for mer trustee for valuing her mental health over her trustee seat.
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The local photographer’s favored candidate for the appointment is Juanta Griffin, a lifelong Oak Parker and the multicultural coordinator at the Oak Park Public Library For many years, Griffin has planned Juneteenth celebrations in Oak Park. In 2021, she ran for village trustee. Village President Vicki Scaman told Wednesday Jour nal she is still for mulating a process by which to choose candidates, but that she would not rule out anyone who would like to serve the Oak Park community in this capacity Griffin, who called Walker-Peddakotla’s resignation a “loss to the community,” said she has not discussed any possible appointment with Scaman at this time.
“I hope that President Scaman will use this opportunity to incorporate the perspective of a renter and make room for a Black woman at the trustee table because representation matters,” Griffin said in an email to Wednesday Jour nal. “If I am called to serve... I will.”
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Arti’s allies weigh in on possible replacement
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With Walker-Peddakotla’s resignation week, she leaves a void on the board, the village president will have to pointing someone to fill the seat spring’s municipal election.
“Even though she didn’t agree with some of the stuff ROYAL did, she was still 10 toes behind us,” Leach said.
Ar ti Walker-Peddakotla has resigned as Oak Park village trustee, citing stressrelated health concer ns related to her job as an elected of ficial. Walker-Peddakotla, wrote that she is recovering from a recent hysterectomy, handed in her notice Aug. 18, ef fective immediately.
Behind the scenes, she challenged ROYAL members, engaging them in deep conversations about rethinking community safety and inspiring them to continue pushing forward, according to ROYAL mentor Chloe Leach.
In a statement sent to Wednesday Jour nal and posted to her Facebook page, Walker-Peddakotla explained the toll the job has taken on her mental and physical well-being.“Duringmy time in office, I’ve been open about my mental health struggles with anxiety and de pression. But what I’ve only recently realized is the extent to which the anxiety and stress from this job have im pacted my physical health,” she wrote.
Leach, speaking on behalf of the organi zation, said ROYAL hopes the person who will take over for Walker-Peddakotla will listen, be empathetic and respect the views of the village’s young people “We are the next generation, and we want to lead everyone in a direction where we all can prosper,” said Leach.
Seek progressive voice at village board table
“I personally hope that whomever is ap pointed is able to speak their truth without being abused, belittled or gaslit – as there has been far too much of that behavior, particularly towards women of color, in our community,” she said.
Jour nal she re spects Walker-Peddakotla’s decision to prioritize her health and that “her voice will be missed” on the board. “She brought passion and her full self to the role, and that has its costs,” Scaman
While her decision not to stand beside the rest of the village board in criticizing ROYAL’S actions put her at odds with Abu-Taleb and other members of the community, Walker-Peddakotla defended the group, writing in an email to the board that she would “never denounce an oppressed group” for speaking out.“Her legacy is not replaceable,” Leach said of the for mer trustee “But since [the village president] will have to appoint someone, [ROYAL] would like someone who will continue to advocate for defunding the po lice and reimagining community safety.”
As Walker-Peddakotla stepped down from her position due to health issues ag gravated by the stress of serving on the village board, Leach believes the board failed Walker-Ped dakotla for not of fering her greater support. “They should be ashamed, and this is a re flection on how the board deals with mental health,” she said.
Wednesday Jour nal could not immediately reach members of Freedom to Thrive Oak Park, an organization Walker-Peddakotla co founded, re garding the resignation.
In 2020, Walker-Peddakotla refused to publicly condemn ROYAL for protesting outside then-village president Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb’s house while the board voted on Walker-Peddakotla’s resolution to defund the police. Sidewalks were spray-painted and the mayor’s planters were smashed by some of the youth organizers after the resolution failed to pass
Wednesday Jour nal asked an Walker-Peddakotla’s supporters what they were looking for in an appointment from Village President Vicki Scaman. Along with po litical views and life experiences, one backer proffered a specific name, Juanta Griffin, as a solid choice Griffin ran unsuccessfully for the village board in 2021.
Oak Park Trustee Walker-Peddakotla resigns
While not universally admired, Ar er-Peddakotla has been revered among supporters for staying true to her sive values while serving on the village over the past three years. Never d from confrontation nor kowtowing of staff or her fellow elected officials Peddakotla brought the passion of to the board table.
Says she’s stepping down due to stress-related health concerns
“I am so inspired by her decision to prioritize her health, and to redirect her fierce and loving energy in ways that don’t deplete her,” Hovde said. “She has been a fantastic trustee, tion on the village board with an appointee who will bring firsthand experiences and counter narratives to add to the perspectives of seated board members.
“And this latest health crisis has forced me to reckon with something I’ve known for a while but was too afraid to say: It’s time for me to resign as trustee and ste p down from the village board, ef fective im mediately.”Aformal letter of resignation has been submitted to Village President Vicki Scaman, who now has the responsibility of ap pointing someone to fill the seat vacated by Walker-Peddakotla.ScamantoldWednesday
The Revolutionary Oak Park Youth Action League, a student-led group advocating for racial equity, had a special partnership with Walker-Peddakotla, who often stood up for the organization at the board table and backed many of their protest efforts.
However, Paul Goyette, who has organized with the group in the past, said he wants to see a woman of color with a “strong progressive compass” appointed to the position.
Osta said when his basement was flood ed, he put out a call for help on the group’s Slack channel – and he got a response within 45 minutes He also said there have been many instances when the group rallied around members in need. whether it’s delivering meals or moving furniture.
“I’ve definitely been an amateur mover at times,” Osta said. “It’s a nice thing, to take a few minutes and to be helpful to someone else and you know the favor will be retur ned. We help each other.”
Running group builds male friendships, encourages service Draws from Forest Park, Oak Park, River Forest, looks to add more West-Siders
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David Osta, also of Oak Park, who joined the group around late November/early December 2019, ag reed.
Osta said they don’t want to stop there.
“There’s a lot of great org anizations in the area -- we want to make sure we become more visible to them, so we can make our selves available to them,” he said. For more information about F3 Oak Park, visit www.facebook.com/F3OakPark
Every mor ning, men from Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and, occasionally, from Chicago’s West Side communities, gather outdoors at the crack of dawn, rain or shine, to work out.
When it rains, the first exercise will be on the ground. We’re going to get wet anyway, so we might as well star t with some situps.”That said, Andersson emphasized that they wanted to make sure everyone feels welcome and suppor ted “We want to make this group available to all men, we want to also make sure, no matter your fitness level, you won’t get left behind,” he added.
“It was absolutely a way to stay connected and avoid isolation, socially,” he said. “Even if we were physically distant, we were building connections.”
F3 Oak Park is part of the Freedom, Fellowship and Faith (F3) national network of exercise groups. As the name suggests, the goal isn’t just physical fitness, but to build positive, supportive male friendships and work to gether to do something positive for their communities The “faith” aspect is left up to the members’ inter pretation. The network was founded in 2011 in Char lotte, N.C., and the local group launched in 2019. While the group org anizers said they get physical benefits, what they appreciated most was the bonds they form along the way. They also said being in the group expanded their worldview and led them to volunteer in Oak Park and on the West Side of JChicago.oshAndersson of Oak Park got in volved with a Chicago F3 group before deciding to form an Oak Park version in 2019. It star ted with six members, but that number dropped to 3 or 4 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’ve been in Oak Park for 21 years, and I realized how insulated I was,” he said. “We live a mile away from Columbus Park, which is a beautiful park, but it’s east of Austin Boulevard, and I never ventured east of Austin Boulevard, it’s a bit of an invisible bar rier.”
Members work on their boxing at the Wreck Center Bootcamp dur ing one of the F3 free, peer-led workouts for men outside the Ridgland Common Re creation Center.
The workouts are held at four Oak Park locations – Ridgeland Common, 415 Lake St., Pilg rim Cong re gational Church park ing lot, 460 Lake St., the south side of Lind berg Park, 1150 N. Marion St., and at Washington Irving School’s parking lot, 1125 S. Cuyler Ave. They also work out at River Forest’s Priory Park, 7354 Division St., near Forest Park’s Kribi Coffee Roastery, 7324 Madison St., and in Austin at the Co lumbus Park golf course parking lot, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. The groups usually meet at 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Saturdays
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The group exercises in vir tually all weather, no matter the season, to encour age accountability and “expand your mind beyond your comfort zone.”
“Even in the ne gative 20 chill, we bring hand-war mers, we’re very active, always moving, making sure no one is standing around too much.” Andersson said. “Lightening is the only reason we might call it of f.
Andersson said the group’s membership grew, slowly at first, then picking up speed as COVID-19 vaccines became widely available Today, the group has around 60 people, and they grew to having an average of 2 workout sessions a day. Andersson said there are usually anywhere between 35 and 40 people per session.
Oak Parker Mrunil Champaneri, a member since July 2020, said that he personally found it “Exercisebeneficial.isagreat way to star t of f many days, you get up early, you do some hard work, and it kind of gets you in the good frame of mind,” he said. Champaneri also said that exercising in Columbus Park broadened his worldview.
“We were observing social distancing [and other precautions], but we knew we needed the group, because the fellowship was so impor tant,” said Andersson. “Just getting to gether, having social interaction was vital to the four of us. It was a high light of my day, to be honest.”
Andersson said the exercises are held in the mor ning because it’s a good way to star t a day and because it’s easier to talk oneself into not doing them after work
Andersson said he was able to build deep friendships simply because the group met in the same place 4 to 5 times a week, saw each other struggle and suppor ted each other which helped build deeper connec tions.“You do pushups with somebody, and you show these vulnerabilities -- it really opens up some friendships,” Andersson said.
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Champaneri said this spirit of mutual assistance expands to the community F3 Oak Park volunteered at East Garfield Park-based Breakthrough Urban Ministries, helping with food donation distribution and youth programs, as well as doing some maintenance at the nonprofit’s Men’s Center, 402 N. St. Louis Ave., and Women’s Center, 3330 W. Carroll Ave., supportive housing facilities They have also volunteered with Beyond Hunger.
Osta estimated that most members come from Oak Park and River Forest, with a smaller por tion coming from Forest Park and Riverside. Osta said the group made connections with 773 Peace Runners, an East Garfield Park running group that also does outdoor workouts, joined in on occa sions, and some other West Siders joined in on occasion. The members agreed that this is one area where they’d like to grow “We’ve had, not a ton, but a few [Austi nites] join us for workouts, and I would say it expanded my circle and my point of view what is my community – it’s not just Oak Park, but the sur roundings,” said Champaneri.All three org anizers said they appreciated the friendships they made in the group.
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■ The final session will happen on Oct. 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Belmont Cragin Elementary School, 6112 W Fullerton Ave. For more information and to register for any ofthe meetings, visit: https://galewoodneighbors.org/Mars-Communi ty-Meetings
The first virtual planning session will be on Aug. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The next four meetings will happen in person throughout Austin, Montclare, and Belmont Cragin.
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The company announced in January that it would wind down operations at the factory. The company plans to close the factory in 2024. Mars said it would donate the land to whatever developer presents a proposal the community supports.
Since then, it has contracted LISC Chicago to do community outreach. The organization teamed up with Galewood Neighbors, the Austin Coming Together coalition, and the Northwest Side Housing Center to create a vision representing all communities adjacent to the factory.
The fourth session will happen on Oct. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Austin Town Hall field house, 5610 W. Lake St
Mars International is working with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)’s Chicago affiliate and several area community groups to put on six community workshops. The workshops will help gauge the community’s vision for the factory at 2019 N Oak Park Ave. in Galewood
The second session will happen on Sept. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Rutherford Sayre Park Field House, located near the factory site, at 6871 W. Belden Ave. It will look at how the factory fits into the historic fabric ofthe city and the neighborhoods immediately surrounding it.
While the statement released by LISC Chicago says that residents don’t have to attend every session, each session builds on the one that precedes it, with participants working from the initial brainstorming toward potential concepts
The groups released a community survey and are now moving on to host community planning meetings.
Mars hosts community meetings on factory’s future Company schedules six meetings this fall, the rst coming Aug. 31
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The third session will take place on Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Galewood’s Sayre Language Academy elementary school, 1850 N Newland Ave.
The Galewood plant opened in 1929 on the 20-acre westward Ho golf course site, next to what eventually became Metra’s Milwaukee District West line In the statement, Mars indicated that it understands that the plant has anchored several West Side neighborhoods for over 90 years. The company wants to be a good neighbor by donating the land. According to the announcement, the first meeting will set the stage for the planning process, with attendees discussing the scope of the site and the “opportunity” it pr esents. Resi dents will need to re gister to get the meeting link.
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“People are really into funfetti cakes right now, but if you take vanilla on vanilla and add some sprinkles it is going to be re ally sweet — like a nine on our scale,” said Krissy Mack. “If that is too sweet, we can talk about adding some passionfruit curd or cream cheese to help bring the sweetness level down.”
Though the sisters will willingly create special occasion cakes for bakery goers, they are clear Broken Tart will be an ap proachable eatery where people can enjoy delicious things on an everyday basis from breakfast through lunch. Cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers will join olive oil cake with orange glaze, “kale salad” scones and cinnamon cof fee cake on a rotating and evolving daily menu. The bakery will also serve thoughtful lunch items like loaded ve g an focaccia, broccoli salad with Ale ppo pe pper and house pickled chilis, and seasonal panzanella with peaches, tomatoes, and feta.
Bakery to bring ‘undone’ cakes, classic cookies and a sense of whimsy to Chicago Ave. By MELISSA ELSMO Oak Park Eats Editor Sisters, Krissy and Katie Mack, are rais ing their families in Oak Park and are mere days aways from making their brick-and mor tar bakery dreams come true in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Broken Tart, 1103 Chicago Ave., the highly anticipated bakery and lunch café may be a first endeavor for the sisters tur ned business par tners, but the bright and airy spot has been years in the making.Pastry Chef Krissy Mack founded Broken Tart in 2014 after graduating from the San Francisco Baking Institute At the time she star ted the busi ness she was head baker with Ho gsalt Hospitality Group -- the master minds behind Chicago’s Au Cheval, Gilt Bar and Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf among others “Coming out of school I was told the only way I could make any money was by making wedding cakes,” said Krissy Mack with a laugh. “We made a goal to make ten wedding cakes in that year but ended up making 20. I don’t make wedding cakes anymore, but I will make you a really special birthday cake.” Though the wedding cake g ame was too high stress for the creative chef, her prowess in the field ear ned her quick reco gnition on Zagat’s 30 under 30 list in 2015. Shor tly thereafter, her husband’s job transfers took the young mother to New York City and Washington D.C. where she continued to build the Broken Tart brand through private clients and a thoughtfully curated Instagram account. “I did a couple of influencer cakes in New York that got me going,” said Krissy Mack. “It’s always been Broken Tart, but until now it was really my mom job — like a side hustle.” Retur ning to Chicago allowed Krissy to dive into businesses with her media-savvy sister, Katie. Both sisters have sons who are two and six years old; Katie is a Lincoln mom, Krissy is a Hatch mom — and both expect to find a line of first graders out the door on opening day.
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The one-of-a-kind cakes, often topped with fresh flowers and a pile of marshmallowy meringue, are connected by a sense of whimsy and of fered on an in-house sweetness scale.
Sweet sisterhood at the heart of Broken Tart
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“We are each other’s biggest cheerlead ers,” said Katie Mack. “We grew up dis ag reeing with each other, but we’ve lear ned to move through issues quickly. Now we are a motivating force for each other and looking forward to nur turing what we haveThehere.”sisters “called in every favor” they could to complete the gut rehab that transfor med the for mer coin laundromat into a space worthy of the vibrant cakes and ar ray of sweet and savory treats Broken Tart is known for making.Broken Tart customers should expect to collaborate on the creation of elabo rate “undone” layer cakes with interest and contrast coming from unique combinations of flavor, crunch and cream.
“We love Oak Park and this support ive community of people, “said Katie “We are raising our f amilies here. We’ve both put down roots; why wouldn’ t we want to grow a business here? We are both all in.”
Parisian ham on baguette, baked falafel sandwiches, and lunch boxes for kids will also be available. Abundance is a theme at the bakery where the coffee program will share equal billing with the baked goods. Cof fee aficionados should expect the shop to of fer coffee from Big Shoulders and RubyTheRoasters.sistersacquired the space in February, have p assed all inspections and expect to open in early Se ptember, but don’ t expect f anfare when that day comes — they are embracing a soft-opening, or as they prefer to call it a “pin drop” opening
BROKEN TA RT CHEERLEADERS: Katie (le ) and Krissy Mack are days away from opening their brick-and-mortar bakery on Chicago Avenue in Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District.
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The South East Oak Park Community Organization (SEOPCO) is hosting Barrie Fest at Barrie Park, 1011 S. Lombard Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Takeout 25 is organizing 10 restaurants to bring a diverse array of dishes to the annual brings“Thisvillagecamaraderie.featuringcelebrationmusicandThiswillbethesecondyearTakeout25hasorganizedfoodsalesattheannualevent.“Weweresur-prisedbythenum-berofpeoplewhocameoutandpur-chasedticketbook-letslastyear,butpeopleenjoyedthefood,”saidRaviParakkat,Takeout25founderandacurrentOakParktrustee.partnershiptwouniqueorganizations together to make a bigger impact.” Ten vendors will be part of Barrie Fest’s food program this year with fare ranging from Mexican and Indian to Greek and Japanese. Restaurants from the Harrison Street Arts District including Taco Mucho, Mora Asian Kitchen, and the Happy Apple Pie shop will bring hyperlocal flavor to the festival.
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“The rain was minimal despite ominous forecasts and re gardless, it just doesn’t bother the followers of this event who have a blast rain or shine,” said Gary Cuneen, executive director of Seven Generations Ahead.
One Lake Brewing, 1 Lake Street, Oak Park, took home top honors in the Iron Brewer competition with their Green Light Pilsner. This year’s Microbrew Review was also the inaugural event for Funkytown Brewery, one of four Black-owned breweries in the re gion and co-owned by a trio of OPRF graduates.“We’regrateful for all of our sponsors, including our top-level sponsors: Lakeshore Recycling, Good Heart Work Smart, and Cross Function Flexible Workspace at the Boulevard Arcade,” said Cuneen.
Crowds enjoyed their beer sustainably at the Oak Park Microbrew Review on Aug. 20. Seventy breweries were re presented at the event attended by 2,600 beer-loving revelers. Attendance, up from 1,800 in 2021, was near pre-pandemic norms for the 15-year-old event benefiting Seven Generations Ahead.
Microbrew Review draws near pre-pandemic crowds
Some 2,600 people braved the rain on Aug. 20 and headed to downtow n Oak Park for the 2022 Microbrew Rev iew, strolling from vendor to vendor along Marion Street and South Boulevard (top le ); listening to live music (top); sampling treats from local eateries, such as Kyuramen (above); or sampling beer from places such as Moor’s Brewing (bottom le ), ser ved up by, from le , Jamahl Johnson, Tijatta Willams and Nyree Tribue.
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Walker-Peddakotla, who declined to speak about her decision beyond her statement, was elected to the village board in 2019, making her one of the board’s more seasoned trustees. Her term would have ended in May 2023. She announced in her statement that she had not been planning to seek re election.“Andwhen I made that decision, I told myself that I could ‘tough it out’ for the rest of my time in office,” Walker-Peddakotla wrote. “But as I sit here with five separate incisions across my abdomen, I’m realizing the cost of ‘toughing it out’ on my mental and physical health.”
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At this time, Scaman does not have a short list of potential appointees, but she said she feels “a sense of the urgency” to find qualified individuals for the position.
While serving during the throes of the CO VID-19 pandemic, Walker-Peddakotla’s tenure on the board was marked by an unwavering dedication to promote racial equity, law enforcement reform and environmental sustainability. She often spoke of her experiences as a domestic abuse survivor and as a veteran of the U.S. Ar my. She never faltered in standing up for her values, at times sacrificing progress on sustainability and equity initiatives she believed could be stronger. Her political stances occasionally contributed to discord among board members, chiefly during the tail-end of Anan Abu-Taleb’s time as village president.“Iamproud to say that I never gave in to the immense pressure to compromise, and that I stayed true to my beliefs as an aboli tionist, a radical progressive and a socialist democrat who understands that our government is working exactly as it was/is de signed,” she wrote. In her statement, Walker-Peddakotla thanked her supporters, giving particular acknowledgement to the members of Freedom to Thrive Oak Park and the Revolutionary Oak Park Youth Action League (ROYAL) She credited the young org anizers of ROYAL for holding her accountable, telling them to “be proud of what you helped accomplish no matter how small the wins may seem.” 10
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Reckless discharge of a firearm Someone discharged seven rounds of ammunition from a handgun the near the 6100 block of Roosevelt Road at 9:21 p.m., Aug. 17. No victim or damage was found. Aggravated assault Someone alle gedly pointed a black hand gun between the blinds of a window at the victim while she was walking in the 1400 block of Nor th Austin Boulevard at 4:45 p.m., Aug. 20. Burglar y ■ Someone broke a glass pane on a door to gain entry into a home, then ransacked the bedroom dressers, taking $80,300 wor th of items, between noon and 10:30 p.m., Aug. 18 in the 600 block of Nor th Humphrey Av enue
A blue 2011 Hyundai Sonata was taken from the 1000 block of South Harvey Av enue between 5 p.m., Aug. 20 and 8:14 a.m., Aug. 21. The estimated loss is $15,500.
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At about 6:25 a.m., Aug. 21, the three men approached the drugstore, and one be g an pulling on the handle of the locked front door, while a second man looked through the windows inside the store. A third man was captured on video handing a pry tool to the first. A fourth male was observed on camera standing in the backg round. After hanging out outside the phar macy for a shor t time, the four men gave up and left in two white colored vehicles
■ A package was removed from a building in the first block of Forest Avenue at about 5 p.m., Aug. 16.
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A silver 2020 Mitsubishi Highlander, left unattended and running with the key fob inside, was removed from the first block of Chicago Avenue at 2:22 p.m., Aug. 18. The estimated loss is $30,000.
A silver 12-foot folding ladder and cash were stolen from an unlocked storage room between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Aug. 14 in the 700 block of Lake Street. The estimated loss is $190.
■ A witness observed a man taking the victim’s black 2014 Kia Soul at 10:07 p.m., Aug. 18 in the 400 block of South Lombard Avenue The vehicle was last seen driving westbound in the nor th Madison Street alley. The estimated loss is $20,000.
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■ Someone threw a large concrete brick through a window, shattering it, in the first block of Madison St. between 11 p.m., Aug. 19 and 6:15 a.m., Aug. 20. The estimated damage is $500.
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A 2015 Hyundai Elantra parked in the 900 block of South Humphrey Avenue was removed between 12:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Aug. 16. The estimated loss is $10,000.
■ The catalytic conver ter was removed from a 2010 tan Toyota Hatchback parked in the 600 block of Nor th East Avenue be tween 5 p.m., Aug. 14 and 5 p.m., Aug. 16.
■ The 2020 Kia Optima re por ted stolen Aug. 6 from the 100 block of Le Moyne Parkway was recovered by Chicago police at 1:51 p.m., Aug. 15 in the 3900 block of Chicago Theft
In America, the mid-century modern style was heavily influenced by European architects leaving the continent in the wake of World War II. Frank Lloyd Wright also played a role in the popularization of the style, which peaked from 1945 to 1964. Many mid-century modern homes were designed as one-story ranch houses, a departure from the two- and three-story homes of the past. Construction relied on new materials with an industrial feel such as aluminum, steel and concrete. New post and beam construction allowed for the first open floor plans in residential architec ture, and large windows and doors brought the outdoors in.
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“There were soffits everywhere, and it was dark and closed of f,” she says of the space. The kitchen was gutted to make
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The home was built for entertaining and Struck says the original layout makes it easy to host a crowd. The living room and dining room flow seamlessly together, with large windows out to the side entrance. The kitchen area received some of the more serious updates. Struck thinks she and her family may be only the third or fourth owners of the house and says the tenets of mid-20th century kitchen design did not translate well to the 21st century.
n an area in which historic architecture is prized, the mid-century modern home doesn’t always get its fair share of re spect. Instead of decorative flourishes such as turrets, moldings or brightly colored wood siding which draw many to the Victorian homes of the past, mid-century modern homes boast a more subdued callingOnecard.of a distinctive pair of such homes on Franklin Avenue in River Forest re cently hit the market, and its original details and thoughtful updates show why this style is worth a second look.
The home at 1223 Franklin Ave. is an example of a shed-style mid-century modern house. It and its next-door neighbor at 1227 Franklin Ave. are mirror-image homes. Their brick and stone façades feature swooping roofs over large-paned windows. Built in 1954, the homes were designed by architect Harold Croft and built by his father Sam Croft. Real estate agent T.R. Youngblood, of @properties, who is listing 1223 Franklin Ave. for $910,000, says legend had it that 1223 and 1227 were built for friends who shared a six-flat in Chicago but decamped to the suburbs for more space andThequiet.homes were purported to have been used in a Wrigley’s Doublemint gum commercial because of their identical, mirrorimage exteriors. Youngblood says the ru mor has been debunked but notes the two houses are Homeownertwin-like.Katie Struck has spent the past five years restoring and updating 1223 Franklin Ave. and approached each project with the intention to respect the home’s past. In the entryway, she chose to retain many of the home’s original features, including the front door with the distinctive star-shaped door knob surround. Original stone floors prove a weather-hardy entry surface, and a curved wall lined in mirrors brings in a bit of “Mad Men”-era glamour.
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e home at 1223 Franklin Ave. in River Forest (above) was built in 1954 and retains much of its original mid-century moder n design, from the open oor plan (at right) w ith its replace and built-in shelving.
“I’m excited when anyone appreciates the architecture and the vibe of the original house,” Struck said. In the living areas of the home, she re modeled with a light touch. Out went the popcorn ceilings, and in went hardwood flooring. She opened up a den of f the living room, keeping the original fireplace and built-in shelving but bringing in more light and a better flow with the rest of the house.
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Custom blue cabinetry, a marble backsplash and island are in keeping with the mid-century feel. The new space opens into the dining room and the re-worked rear entry with its mudroom and laundry room.
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While the home offers all the hallmarks of ranch-house living -- namely, the kitchens, living room and main bedrooms on the first floor -- the basement holds more in store. Struck said the below-grade space had time-worn linoleum flooring with a built-in shuffleboard game when she bought the home. She gutted the basement, creating several entertainment spaces with all new flooring. She restored the original bar and added a sink and wine cooler. A half bathroom was updated and a fourth bedroom makes a great space for guests.Youngblood says ranch-style living appeals to a lot of potential buyers these days.
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Struck’s job is taking the family away from the Chicago area just as their renovations to the home are complete, and she is sad to see the labor of love go. She says that living on the same block as Willard School, was a great location for her children.
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Praising Struck for honoring the original while updating all aspects of the home, Youngblood points out that she went so far as to re grade the backyard and add a drainage system to create safe, livable space indoors and out. “With all the work she’s done, it’s as close as you can get to new construction with that vintage quality and character,” Youngblood said.
“I really love ranch house living,” Struck said. “It’s been a really good house.”
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Each of the home’s bathrooms was also completely remodeled in a modern style that complements the original home. The two chil dren’s bedrooms were gutted to update flooring, electrical work and details such as the closet doors. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom with a bathtub and shower combination and marble tile with brass hardware.
“There are not a lot of ranch homes on the market locally right now,” he said. “When you see over 2,700 square feet of living on one floor, with that finished basement adding even more, it appeals to so many people.”
The primary suite includes a newly remodeled en suite bathroom, and the powder room for guests has been completely redone with a graphic wallpaper that is in keeping with the era of the home.
OPRF senior lineman Cole Robertson (center with white shirt show ing) helps block a defensive players during a scrimmage Aug. 19. Robertson has started on the Huskies’ varsity all four years.
Senior Ryan Martin (26 rece ptions, 374 yards, 5 TD) is OPRF’s top returning re ceiver, while senior Cameron Crape looks to make an impact. At r unning back, ju nior Lemer Burnett, junior Sam Gray and seniors Amaurie Carter and Eric Evans are vying for re ps “They all have different skill sets, and we’re going to need them all,” Hoerster said.However, the linemen on both sides of the ball are the team’s strength. “We’ re coming well to g ether. We’ve got some pieces to work with,” said lineman Cole Robertson, a four-year varsity starter who plays both ways “The most important thing in football is the guys up front,” Hoerster added. “If those guys are successful, you’ve got a re ally good shot of being all right.”
OPRF opens the season Aug. 27 against Fenwick at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, and four of the Huskies’ first five g ames will be played away from home.
Fenwick football turns page a er dream season Friars face challenging rebuild
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A er heartbreak, OPRF football wants state bid
The 2021 football season will go down in the annals of Fenwick High School, as the Friars finished 12-2 and won the IHSA Class 5A state title, its first in the school’s illustrious gridiron history.
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“Whoever shows the most consistency, that’s who the team is going to rely on [at quarterback],” Battaglia said. Whoever takes control at quar terback will have a challenging task as the Friars lost their top two running backs (Danny Kent, Jacque Walls), top three receivers (Bryan Hunt, Eian Pugh, and Max Reese), and center Jimmy Liston to graduation.
Senior tight end Patrick Durkin and senior offensive lineman Aaron Johnson are the offense’s only re gular returnees. There are also plenty of holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball. The Friars
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OPRF’s first home g ame comes Week 4 when it welcomes Lyons Township on Se pt. 16.
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But with 30 players lost to graduation, Fenwick and third-year head coach Matt Battaglia have put the state glory in the rearview“[Battaglia]mirror.told us he didn’t want to hear anything about last season,” said senior defensive lineman Mirko Jaksic. “This season is a new team. It’s a new year, and we’ve got to achieve greatness again.”Replacing three-year starting quarterback Kaden Cobb (now at Ball State University) won’t be easy. Two candidates for the job are senior E.J. Hosty and junior Marek Hill. Hosty has previous experience, starting three games in the pandemic-abbreviated spring 2021 season
T he Huskies also have a pair of reliable kickers in seniors Gavin Johnson and No lan Vitale. Last year, Johnson, who kick s left-footed, booted a g ame-winning field goal ag ainst Downers Grove Nor th.
After nar rowly missing out on the state playoffs in 2019 and 2021 due to a Week 9 loss in each year, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team is hung ry for a postseason retur n. OPRF has five returning starters on of fense and seven on defense. One of those returning of fensive starters is senior Jack Gooch, who is entering his third season as the varsity starter. In 2021, he threw for 1,674 yards, 15 touchdowns and eight interce ptions. “My sophomore year, the g ame came f ast,” said Gooch. “But everything’s slowed down and I’ve gained more confidence. I’ve got guys I’ve been playing with since eighth grade with me, and we’ve got that connection.” Junior Bobby Haagenson is Gooch’s backup. He had a terrific outing at the team’s Aug. 19 scrimmage. “Bobby did a great job tonight,” said head coach John Hoerster. “Sometimes timing is everything. Bobby just happens to be behind one of the best quar terback s we’ve ever had.” But outside of the quar terback s, there are plenty of holes within the OPRF skill position corps. E.J. Locke, the Huskies’ leading wide rece iver from last season, is now at Valparaiso University, while the top three r unning backs -- Anthony Brown, Demetrius Dortch (Roosevelt Uni versity), and Kelby Gray (University of South Dakota) -- have also moved on.
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Huskies strong on o ensive, defensive lines, and at quar terback
Junior Kaden Garland - who placed third at the IHSA Class 3A state track and field meet in the shot put and fifth in the discus - and seniors Joey Daschbach and Kole Sneed are other key returning linemen. Evans and Sam Gray return at linebacker, and there’s experience in the sec ondary with juniors Jacob Bickhem and Khalil Nichols, along with senior Timmy Spillane, Crape and Mar tin.
“This is a great group of kids that works very hard and has a lot of varsity experience,” she said. “They have great energy and a real love for the game.”
“Flynn and Lilli are twins and the daughters of our junior varsity/assistant varsity coach Molly Puttin,” Uhlir said. “They’ve been playing for my club since third grade. They’re pretty great kids to be around.”
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In her 11th season, head coach Kathleen O’Laughlin likes what she has seen from her team during practice.
Top newcomers for the Friars are freshman middle blocker Marcelina Kozaczka and junior defensive specialist Hazel Davis
The GCAC White has a new look this year as Rosary High School joins the conference, which also includes DePaul Prep, Resur rection and St. Laurence. Uhlir believes the title race is wide-open with each of the five schools capable of winning it. Trinity will immediately find out where it stands when it hosts the season opener against St. Laurence August 24.
Experience aplenty for Fenwick girls volleyball Friars return six from team that won regional title
The GCAC White matches are just part of what is a rigorous schedule for the Blazers. They will participate in top in-season tournaments at De La Salle, Wheaton Academy and Willowbrook and face high-quality schools in local rival Fenwick, Glenbard South and Nazareth during non-conference play But Uhlir feels with a little bit of development, Trinity can be “Ourcompetitive.defensewill keep us in matches; we will be scrappy,” he said. “If we have success on the offensive side, we will compete well.”
Plus, there’s a new defensive coordinator as Nick Halkias takes over for Titcus Pettigrew, who’s now the defensive coordinator at Boling brook.However, there are a few retur nees on the line Jaksic and classmate Conor Stetz are consistent disruptors up front, and sophomore Nate Marshall gave Fenwick a boost last year after being called up for the postseason.
must re place their top three tacklers (Sulei man Abuaqel, Conor Paris and Martin Paris).
The Friars will look to newcomers such as senior lineman Joep Engbers (transfer from IMG Academy in Florida), junior running back/defensive back Donnell French and senior wide receiver/defensive back Dennis Moore to help fill the holes on both sides of the ball.
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Contributing Reporter Oak Park and River Forest High School junior girls volleyball outside hitter Grace Nelson, one of the Chicago area’s top prospects, had her choice of colle ges. Although one of her older sisters, Allie, played at the University of Kansas, Nelson initially wasn’t sure if she wanted to follow in her footsteps “I never wanted to go there since Allie went there,” she said after OPRF’s Orange and Blue scrimmage Aug. 20. “I already knew the coaching staf f, but I wanted to go on a visit to make sure I found my perfect school. It just felt right.”
OPRF is participating in several top in season tour naments, including the Illinois Prep Volleyball Crimson Classic, WheatonWarrenville South Classic and Glenbard East“WAutumnfest.e’relooking to either win or at least place in the top five of those tour naments,” Collins said. “We don’t want any surprises come the postseason. That’s why we play the tough competitors from the get-go, so that we’re prepared by playoff time.”
“We’re a young and inexperienced team,” said Trinity coach Ken Uhlir, now in his ninth season. “We’re going through the nor mal growing pains but practices have been solid.”Trinity’s retur ning starters are senior middle hitter Maddie Breunig (225 kills, 262 hitting percentage) and junior outside hitter Erin Weger (148 kills, .240). Other notable re tur nees are senior middle hitter C.J. Casey and junior outside hitter Erin Whiteside
Now that Nelson, who orally committed to Kansas on Aug. 15, has secured her colle giate future, she can focus on help ing OPRF improve from a 2021 campaign, which saw the Huskies go 23-14 and reach a re gional final.
“It’s a young crew, and they’ve got to lear n how to be varsity players really fast,” Battaglia said.
With six retur ning players, the Fenwick High School girls volleyball team looks to build off of a 2021 campaign, which saw the Friars finish with a 21-13 record and an IHSA Class 3A regional title.
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Another goal for OPRF is to win the very competitive West Suburban Conference Silver Division. The league is stac ked with programs such as Downers Grove North, Glenbard West, Hinsdale Central and Ly ons Township. The Huskies, who haven’t won a WSC Silver title since 1993, narrowly missed last fall.“Our goal is to get that ring at the end of the season,” Nelson said. “We want to win conference and then work our way to the top from there.”
Blazers look to rebuild after strong 2021
Three newcomers, sophomore setter Flynn Puttin, sophomore libero Lilli Puttin and sophomore outside hitter Claire Rambasek, look to make an impact on the Blazers.
The Friars are participating in the Lyons Township Quad and the Lake Park Tour nament, and there are also some intriguing nonconference matchups with Whitney Young and York, as well as home matches with local rival Trinity (Sept. 21) and Oak Park and River Forest (Oct. 3).
Fenwick’s top retur nees are senior outside hitter Erin East (87 kills, 38 blocks in 2021); senior outside hitter Shannon O’Laughlin (117 kills, 212 digs); senior outside hitter Felicia Saunders (59 blocks, 16 aces); and senior setter Maeve Welsh (124 digs, 203 assists, 26 aces).
“I feel this is definitely our year to make some damage,” said the 6-foot-1 Nelson, who had 369 kills, 36 aces, 33 blocks and 256 digs in 2021. “Everyone has been work ing hard and there’s been so much im provement over the past two weeks.”
OPRF girls eye league volleyball crown Whitney Young transfer adds to already strong OPRF squad
Fenwick will feel the intensity from the getgo with a neutral-site affair Aug. 27 against crosstown rival Oak Park and River Forest High School at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. It’s the first time since 1989 the Friars and Huskies have met on the football field.
“We have a lot of seniors, so that is always a strength,” Kathleen O’Laughlin said. “We have some very versatile hitters who can at tack from multiple positions.”
In the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division, Fenwick will try to topple league fa vorites Montini and Mother McAuley.
The Trinity High School volleyball team had a very good 2021 campaign, going 25-12 with a GCAC White Division championship and an IHSA Class 3A regional title, losing in the sectional semifinals to eventual Class 3A state champion Nazareth Academy But with four starters lost due to graduation, the Blazers have plenty of retooling to do this fall.
With seven retur ning players from last season, head coach Kelly Collins has plenty of reason to be optimistic.
“Everyone has a year of experience under their belts and they’ve all improved in the offseason and in our preseason,” said Collins, in her seventh season.
Other top OPRF retur nees are senior middle hitter Reese Garland, junior outside hitter Ella Hullinger and junior outside hitter/defensive specialist Keira Klei don.In addition, the Huskies have added a top transfer in junior setter Kinsey Smith. She comes from Whitney Young, which ended OPRF’s 2021 season with a three-set victory in the re gional final. “She’s a phenomenal player and just doesn’t let the ball hit the ground,” Collins said of Smith. “Her ability to read and re act to hitters is amazing, and [she] already has a great handle on our offense.”
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Jim Taglia is a trustee on the village of Oak Park Board.
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Five weeks ago, I had a It is surgery that was cause of a uterine fibroid causing an immense comfort and pain. As surgery, I’ve been forced to has given me an enor mous time to reflect on my last villageDuringtrusteemytime in of fice open about my mental health struggles with anxiety and de pression. But I’ve only recently realized is the extent to which the anxiety and stress from this job have impacted my ph health. And this latest health crisis has forced me to reckon with something I’ known for a while but was too afraid to say: It’s time for me to resign as trustee and step down from the village board, effective immediately.
One day, when I’m ready, I will talk about everything I’ve had to endure while staying true to my values and the community that elected me. But for now, I am proud to say that I never gave in to the immense pressure to compromise, and that I stayed true to my beliefs as an abolitionist, a radical progressive, and a socialist democrat who understands that our govern ment is working exactly as it was/is designed. And that if there are inequities present in our society, it is because our gover nments were designed to create and sustain those inequities When people say that our gover nments aren’t working for us, that’s because our gover nments weren’ t designed to work for most of us, those of us especially who live in constant survival mode, toughing/persevering it out everywhere we go. Additionally, when people say that “gover ning is hard,” my response to that is, “for whom?” Because governing never seems to be hard for people who continue to pour an endless amount of money into police and our military. Governing never seems to be hard for those who deny the urgency of the climate crisis. Governing never seems to be hard for corpora-
I read with interest your recent article, “Debating Crime and Gas Stations” [News, Aug. 17], which discusses both the village board’s response to the tragic event that occurred at the 24-hour BP gas station at 100 Chicago Avenue as well as the increase in violent crime at gas stations in general. At our Aug. 1 board meeting, the board directed staff to both strengthen our nuisance ordinance and produce a legal analysis exploring a reduction of hours at gas stations that operate around the clock. That information will be presented to the board shortly for our review and comment. I’ve been clear while discussing this issue that we need to focus on those things that improve and ensure public safety, which is a fundamental duty of a trustee. While strengthening the nuisance ordinance is desirable, it will not reduce gun vio lence at gas stations. I have voiced my opinion before that such a connection simply doesn’t exist. Further, it’s my belief that most of the actions proposed thus far by our police department may not reduce gun violence either. Using decoy cars, increasing patrols, and utilizing RBO’s to reach out to station owners are good measures, but unlikely to significantly impact the problem. Additionally, such measures place an undue burden on our police for an extended pe riod of time while focusing on a singular policing issue among many facing Oak Park. Coupled with the fact that the locations of the eight stations in question are spread throughout the vil lage makes this an even more difficult task. There was a time many years ago when gas stations in our village did not operate 24 hours a day, and all eight of the now 24-hour gas stations existed back then. Ordinances were changed to allow them to stay open all night long, and they can just as easily be changed back. Every decision made by the village board involves measuring and assessing risk, with the potential for a lawsuit always a possibility. But that should never be allowed to deter us from taking action involving the mitigation of violent activity to promote public safety
tions and billionaires who continue to create new ways to pay less and less in taxes. verning only seems to be hard for people ho are oppressed, who are deemed as less than or othered by our gover nment, and for those who resist the constant pressure to compromise and further entrench the ver nment’s status quo. Therefore, it is up to us to abolish these systems, and radically reimagine how our ver nments work, and whom they work And although I will no longer fight for these issues at the board table, I will always y committed to the fight for abolition and a reimagined world where everyone has the freedom to thrive. I submitted my for mal letter of resignation, as required by Illinois law, to the Village President today. The Village President now has the power to appoint a new trustee to fill my seat, of which the ter m ends in May 2023. I can only hope that the person appointed will continue to advocate for the issues that I’ve fought so hard for, like racial equity, creating a non-police emergency response team, defunding the police and reinvesting that money into our community, fighting ag ainst the use of carceral technology, implementing the Greenways plan and creating a Vision Zero plan to create more accessible and safer streets, and af fordable housing. But ultimately, what the next tr ustee advocates for will and should always be up to you, the people. Finally, I want to thank everyone who has sup ported me since 2018, when I announced my run for of fice. Although there are far too many people to list, I do want to call out all the organizers with Freedom to Thrive Oak Park and ROYAL: The Revolutionary Oak Park Youth Action League. The org anizing you did was tireless and thankless work that helped expose the truth about policing in our community. Be proud of what you helped accomplish, no matter how small the wins may seem. Because radical re-imaginings are measured not by the final outcome, but by every single ste p it takes to get to a reimagined world. Thank you especially to the young people of ROYAL for calling me in and holding me accountable. You were my first teachers on abolition and reimagining community safety, and I am forever indebted to you. In gratitude and solidarity, Ar ti Walker-Peddakotla Public safety comes rst in gas station debate
In all honesty, I’d decided earlier this year that I wasn’t going to run for another ter m. And when I made that decision, I told myself that I could “tough it out” for the rest of my time in of fice. But as I sit here with five se parate incisions across my abdomen, I’m realizing the cost of “toughing it out” on my mental and physical health.
The village board next meets on Sept. 6, and we will once again be discussing the issue of safety at 24-hour gas stations in Oak Park. I will continue to advocate for the closure of gas stations in the over night hours as a measure to reduce the op portunity for violent crime and gun violence in our neighborhoods. While we need to be aware of the financial and legal im plications of an ordinance closing gas stations late at night, we cannot and should not weigh that against the goal of protecting our residents and keeping our community safe.
Wednesday Journal, August 24, 2022 23 Flibber tigibbets and other discombulations Ken Trainor, p. 24
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“We started with ‘atrocious’,” Sherman said, “and then you can sound smart and be ‘precocious’ and we wanted something super-colossal that’s corny, so we took ‘super’ and did double-talk to get ‘califragilistic,’ which means nothing, it just came out that way. That’s in a nutshell what we did over two weeks.”Thatwas their story anyway … until they got sued.
There are plenty of other peculiar words in English: ragamuffin, rigmarole, topsy-turvy, lollygagging, poppycock, brouhaha, kerfuffle, cattywampus, serendipitous, dipsy-doodle, whirligig, and snafu (a military acronym for “situation nor mal, all fouled up,” only the original employed a more colorful word beginning with “f ”). But the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) word is “supercalifragiliticexpialidocious,” which has a back story that will leave you flummoxed, if not dumbfounded. Most assume it was merely a neologism (made-up word) original to “Mary Poppins.”
The young man who carried the gun outside OPRF may be about to enter a plea deal that would result in two years’ probation with an intensive community service component. From our reporting over several months about this young man and the circumstances that led him to make a genuinely awful choice, this seems a reasonable and empathetic outcome
Words among friends
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English has a lot of interesting ways to say, essentially, that you’re “surprised, confused and possibly speechless.” The sheer number of such words, and the creative energy invested in inventing them, are indicate that this is one of core experiences in the human condition.
In an interview, Richard Sherman said he and his brother used to make up “big double-talk words” when they were kids at camp in the 1930s. So it was natural for them to come up with a word that is “really quite atrocious [and] if you say it loud enough you’ll always sound precocious.”
Safety at OPRF In scary and frustrating times, in the moment we send our kids back to school, there is progress to report in Oak Park. Oak Park and River Forest High School and the village’s police department are about to sign an intergover nmental agreement that makes clear how these two critical bodies will communicate in moments of possible violent crisis. That there has not long been such a detailed pact seems to be a surprise to all involved. Include us in that surprise. The eye-opener appears to have been an incident last spring when an OPRF senior was arrested outside the school, based on a tip that he was carrying a handgun in his backpack. There was good work done that day by both police and school officials even though the communications between the entities were raggedy and not at the appropriate levels. We trust that is fixed. A more general discussion of campus safety at a recent OPRF board meeting had two members express an openness to bringing back into the building at least one Oak Park cop as a socalled “resource officer.” That cooperative program was ended, at OPRF and many schools, after the racial reckoning that followed the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. There were legitimate reasons to end the school resource officer program. And now there are reasons to begin a very open, collaborative and creative discussion to decide if there is value in inventing a program that would allow a new kind of partnership that would not be seen as an unwelcome presence by students of color We’re not sure it is possible. But the discussion might have value
According to Wikipedia, “The plaintiffs alleged it was a copyright infringement of their 1949 song ‘Supercalafajalistickespeealadojus,’ also known as ‘The Super Song.’Disney, however, won the suit because they were able to demonstrate that versions of the word pre-existed the 1949Agsongainfrom Wikipedia: “The Oxford English Dictionary first records the word (with a spelling of ‘supercali flawjalisticexpialadoshus’) in the column titled ‘A-museings’ by Helen Her man in the Syracuse University Daily Orange, dated March 10, 1931. In the column, Herman states that the word ‘implies all that is grand, great, glorious, splendid, superb, wonderful.’”
Spoilers, of course, leave us nonplussed, which is an especially discombobulating word. The original meaning is “surprised and confused, unsure how to react.”
Arti’s legacy News last week that Trustee Arti Walker-Peddakotla was tendering her immediate resignation from the Oak Park Village Board left us feeling both disappointed and sympathetic. Her letter, which we publish today in Viewpoints (page 23), is lengthy, vulnerable and boldly declarative. She writes about a tough health issue that has also made clear to her the stressinduced aspects of her board service and the impact they have had collectively on her challenges of anxiety and depression. Such candor wins our deep respect and compassion. Talking directly to constituents about the interplay of health and mental health, toggled with her determined and sometimes unpopular political stands, is brave beyond what we nor mally see There is no doubt that Walker-Peddakotla’s progressive views represent a notable portion of Oak Park residents. While we have at times disagreed with her tactics — Defund the Police is just the wrong slogan for critical refor ms that are vital — we most often respected her views and her consistent advocacy for her well-thought-through beliefs. Ahead of next year’s village election, we look for Village President Vicki Scaman to appoint a replacement who is a woman of color and a proponent of progressive action in this village
If you used any of these in Words with Friends or Wordle, your opponent would certainly be flabbergasted, possibly even blutterbunged, which is an old word, probably dating back to Middle English, largely obsolete. But there’s a moder n website, blutterbunged. com, which promises “No Spoiler Movie Reviews.”
Richard M. Sherman, who with his brother, Robert B. Sher man, composed the music and lyrics for all the songs in that iconic film of boomer youth, apparently thought so too
In North America, however, it means … exactly the opposite! Americans must have assumed that the “non” was a prefix (it’s not “not”). There is no word “plussed.” Doesn’t that make you feel surprised, confused and unsure how to react? If so, that makes you nonplussed by the word “nonplussed.” No doubt the Brits would classify our inversion of the word as just another of our “jackasseries,” which is an actual word and pretty much self-explanatory, even to us.
The Sher mans insisted they were unaware of the previous versions Wikipedia also includes an interesting aside: Richard Lederer in his book Crazy English breaks this “compound” word down into its component parts: “super – ‘above’, cali – ‘beauty’, fragilistic – ‘delicate’, expiali – ‘to atone’, and docious – ‘educable’. Combining all of these parts leads to ‘Atoning for being educable through delicateEnglishbeauty.’”isoneof the world’s largest and most spoken languages. Some estimates put it at one million “dis tinct” words of which supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is now, officially, one. It may be a made-up word, but all the other words were originally made up too It’s enough to leave one speechless. (“Because I was afraid to speak when I was just a lad, my father gave me nose a tweak and told me I was bad, but then one day I lear ned a word that saved me aching nose, the biggest word you ever heard and this is how it goes ...”) But not wordless. Be careful how you use it though. Someone might accuse you of being a flibbertigibbet.
Recently I was listening to the Sound of Music song, “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?” which was running through my head on a loop for several days, though I have no idea why. I kept coming back to the line where three nuns describe the free-spirited novice as “a flibbertigibbet, a will-o’-the-wisp, a clown” (the latter contributed by the grumpy one). The word “flibbertigibbet” caught my attention. It means, “frivolous, flighty, an excessively talkative person.” English specializes in long, colorful, whimsical words like that. I’ve collected a number of them over the years. Allow the pure sound of these to roll over you: Flabbergasted, Gobsmacked, Bamboozled Blutterbunged, Dumbfounded, Nonplussed Befuddled, Stupefied, Discombobulated, Flummoxed What do they have in common? They’re synonyms. And there are plenty more: astonished, astounded, amazed, staggered, surprised, startled, stunned, thunderstruck, aghast, confounded, awestruck, wonderstruck, unnerved, disconcerted, discomposed, bewildered, perplexed, baffled, stumped, mystified, disoriented, discomfited, unnerved, and shaken. Remarkable, forceful, creative words. I’m gobsmacked just looking at the list.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Judy Gre n Treasurer Nile Wendorf Deb Abrahamson, Gary Collins, Darnell Shields, Sheila Solomon, Eric Weinheimer by Marc Stopeck
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VIEWPOINT S Wednesday Journal, August 24, 2022 25 WEDNESD AY JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest Editor and Publisher Dan Haley Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Michael Romain Senior Editor Bob Uphues Digital Publishing and Technology Manager Briana Higgins Staff Repor ters Stacey Sher idan, F. Amanda Tugade Staff Photographer Alex Rogals Viewpoints Editor Ken Trainor Real Estate Editor Lacey Sikora Big Week Editor James Porter Columnists Marc Bleso , Jack Crowe, Doug Deuchler, Harriet Hausman, Mary Kay O’Grady, Kwame Salter, John Stanger, Stan West Design/Production Manager Andrew Mead Editorial Design Manager Javier Govea Designer Susan McKelvey Marketing Representatives Marc Stopeck, Lourdes Nicholls, Kamil Brady Business Development Manager Mary Ellen Nelligan Donor Relations Manager/Food Editor Melissa Elsmo Development & Sales Coordinator Stacy Coleman Circulation Manager Jill Wagner E-MAIL jill@oakpark.com Special Projects Manager Susan Walker Chairman Emeritus Robert K. Downs LET TER TO THE EDITOR ■ 250-word limit ■ Must include rst and last names, municipality in which you live, phone number (for veri cation only) Email Ken Trainor at ktrainor@wjinc.com or mail to Wednesday Journal, Viewpoints, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 ‘ONE VIEW’ ESSAY ■ 500-word limit ■ One-sentence footnote about yourself, your connec tion to the topic ■ Signature details as at lef t HOW TO REA CH US ADDRESS 141 S Oak Park Ave., Oak ParkIL 60302 ■ PHONE 708-5248300 EMAIL Dan@OakPark.com ■ ONLINE www.OakPark.com Wednesday Journal is published digitally and in print by Growing Community Media NFP The newspaper is available on newsstands for $1.00. A one -year subscription costs $43 within Cook County and $53 outside of Cook County Adver tising rates may be obtained by calling our o ce. Periodical rate postage paid at Oak Park, IL (USPS 10138). Postmaster, send address correc tions to Wednesday Journal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Il 60302. © 2022 Growing Community Media, NFP.
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I go on to my next oppor tunity with pride for what we have accomplished in this time and I am thrilled to know that I am leaving the Collaboration at a time when they are strong, secure, eng aged and focused on the future of our children. I invite you all to get closer to the Collaboration and see some of the magic tha t I know will characterize the years to come. John Ber rero Collaboration for Early Childhood
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Four years ago this summer, I accepted my posi tion as executive director of the Collaboration for Early Childhood here in Oak Park In what feels like a very short amount of time later, life has moved me toward my next pursuit. It has been a full season of love and laughter, care and concer n, hard work and tough times, all wrapped into a poignant experience that revolves around the lives and futures of our youngest children. I can think of no greater privilege than to be the person who brings children into a room. I am very grateful to have been able to do that for this communityIsatfor some time trying to decide which words could best capture the breadth of my experience as a leader in this work, and I found that words came up short. There isn’t enough space on this page to describe the beauty of this jour ney If we have ever shared a space, you know that I will always consider myself a preschool teacher. So I would like to put on my early childhood hat and handle things the way we do in the classroom: with pictures. Here are some visual highlights of my Oak Park jour ney. It has been my great honor to serve in this role as a voice for children and a re presentative of our community and I thank you all for your par tnership!
Ask yourself, honestly ask yourself, of all the Chicago suburbs near and far, when folks choose to move to Oak Park and River Forest to raise their families, do you think they are also “consciously” scheming to create “bubbles” and be exclusionary?
Have you called your spiritual support system, church, pastor, priest and could not get any spiritual care or support? Have you called cer tain public, state or federal organizations to be met with indif ference or a lack of urgency? What about your bank? Customer service getting you down? Has your doctor’s attitude changed to a state of overwhelm and resignation?It’s not you. Everyone is not secretly against you. No one is plotting your demise We did not see a PSA about the best days and times to go and car jack your car, not because we needed a car but because it would really drive you nuts (pun intended) and we have nothing better to do. It’s notIt’that.sthe great Apathy. In the stages of g rief (denial, anger, barg aining, de pression, acceptance) apathy is the mayonnaise layer to your BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato). You can really spread that mayo in between any layer you feel is appropriate for you. It could be between denial and anger. It could fit nicely between de pression and acceptance. Let’s be honest, in our world today we’ve had quite a lot to be ang ry and de pressed about. Our “universe sandwich” for the past almost three years has been by layers: COVID, more COVID, politi cal strife (a thick sloppy layer of that) murder hor nets, more COVID, g as prices, inflation, more politics, the Ukrainian war, Roe v Wade reversal, “the great resignation,” the vaccine and mask wars, and in between seasoned with over 2,000 mass shootings since 2019. Not only that, when you have tried to finally travel to vacation, there is major drama and/or your flight is canceled. Are you feeling it now? Is the hor ror and outrage now giving way to apathy and indif ference? Are you letting it roll over you like a war m blanket, calling you back to bed? It’s OK, I get it. I don’t think I’m the only one who gets it either. Apathy has gotten the best of us. No one seems to care anymore. How do you live in a world where no one seems to care? Do you beat them or join them?While you think about it, I have more to share. The sum of how you are treated is not equal to how much you are loved and appreciated in your life for all that you have given your entire life. It’s time to have a daily recall of all that is good for your own personal sanity and to remember who you are. Make it a daily routine to remember good that has happened in your life for a few minutes out of your day. Apathy is not the enemy. It is the defense. How do you defend? You confront things head on with passion. You care, when no one else will. EL Seruma ga is a resident of Ri v er Forest and founder of ecovici.com, a site for products from only sustainable vendors. is is no time to cut back on newspaper Cats vs. rats
Teresa Powell Oak Park
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This critical moment tion’s history is no time this most accessible the news. As so many l under attack and being limit access to their collections makes no sense for the Public Library to pro-actively deny daily news access to some of our most vulnerable community members.Ilookforward to hearing what you will do about this.
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This is in response to the Wednesday Jour nal editorial titled, “The foundation leads” [Our Views, Viewpoints, Aug. 10]. We all wish the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation well and hope their new focus and mission helps area residents. Here is the link to the full editorial to lear n more about the foundation and their good work: https:// www oakpark.com/2022/08/10/the-foundation-leads/
Dear members of the Oak Park Public Library Board, The Oak Park Public Library has stated that it will cancel all print daily newspaper subscriptions as of 2023, leaving only the weekly Wednesday Jour nal and Oak Leaves I wish to add my voice to those requesting that this issue be addressed at the Aug. 23 meeting of the library board so that the public can hear what the board thinks of this decision and whether they are willing to reconsider it Over the years our library has broadened access to information with many innovations. I am very concer ned that the library is re versing course here and denying access to daily news to older resi dents and others who to browse the news This includes anyone the experience of tur ning es of a newspaper
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I hope Oak Park village leaders will consider feral cats as a solution to the rat problem. Jayne Gould Ri v er Forest e great apathy
I believe the exact opposite is true. Enough is enough, Wednesday Jour nal; take your gaslighting someplace else and think about the entire picture and not just the one that seems politically popular that often feels like a carefully crafted social media scroll.
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Ross Lissuzzo is a resident of Ri v er Forest
Maybe Wednesday Jour nal can look back into its own archives about our towns and offer two lists: one list of the “decades” of “conscious” policies that have created the “bubble” that needs to be “pierced” and a second list of all the positive, pioneering, and welcoming programs that Oak Park and River Forest have been a part of over the past severalWhiledecades.eachlist may have entries, my bet is the list of positive and welcoming programs will be much longer if we care to look. Now that would be informative, local, and independent. It might not sell as many papers as suggesting the worst in people and our community, but at least it would set the record straight based upon facts. Oak Park and River Forest are not perfect communities with perfect pasts, fact. And yes, we all can and should try to do better in our daily lives, fact. Yet I submit, and believe many others agree, that our communities have been on the forefront of progress for decades. We were a community where debate and ideas flourished with the goal of produc ing better outcomes for families. And this was before the word “inclusion” became the cor ner stone of a multimillion-dollar industry which is anything but inclusive at times I am proud to have been raised in the OP-RF community and feel for tunate that my children have had the same op portunity. Of all the concer ns or worries about Oak Park and River Forest, not having a welcoming and volunteering spirit does not make my top 10. The cancellation of diversity of thought, where true debate and creative solutions emerge, has recently risen to number one. Unfortunately, even our local, independent, nonprofit paper is willing to push such negativity, as long as it has an angle
Where WJ missed the mark was in their comment: “Central to this effort — and it mirrors the work of our own Growing Community Media nonprofit — is to pierce the bubble that Oak Park and River Forest have consciously created over decades.”
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One View mis-leads
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Former head of Oak Park Development Corp.
Monica Sheehan is an Oak Park resident. A One View Project 2 should go to referendum OBITUARIES
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At the Aug. 16 Community Finance Committee (CFC) meeting, the District 200 administration’s plan for funding Project 2 was presented by its bond consultant, Elizabeth Hennessy She ballparks the pool/physical education (PE) project at $90.5 million and proposes paying for it by circumventing taxpayers, is suing $68 million in debt certificates along with $22.5 million from the cash reserve.Thefunding plan would cost taxpay ers a total of $36.5 million in interest. Project 2 would demolish the structurally-sound southeast cor ner of the school to accommodate a pool with 16-practice lanes, each 7-feet x 25-yards, and a 6-foot-wide moveable bulkhead. The other elements in Project 2 could be achieved through a markedly less expensive renovation of the Hennessybuilding.’splan or, rightfully, Su perintendent Greg Johnson’s plan, is undemocratic and disingenuous Johnson wants to fund the pool/ PE addition with debt certificates specifically chosen to avoid a referendum. Simply speaking, debt certificates present the greatest affront to taxpayers as they allow a taxing body to borrow money without taxpayer approval, and there’s no petition process to put the funding on the ballot, making debt certificates even more insidious than non-referendum bonds. Debt certificates are not best practice. Funding for major capital projects goes to a bond referendum for taxpayer approval and to spread out the borrowing over the life of the asset. If approved, current and future taxpayers of the district pay for the project and enjoy its benefits. Taxpayers have made it crystal clear to D200 that they want to vote on such projects, petitioning and forcing non-referendum bonds on the ballot for a $37.5 million, Olympic-size pool in 2015 and overwhelmingly approv ing a 2020 non-binding referendum that major capital projects should go to referendum for voter approval.
The $68 million in debt certificates would be repaid out of D200’s operat ing budget, which means the school would have to run a substantial surplus annually to repay the debt. In addition, debt certificates cost more to borrow than bonds. Under D200’s proposal, taxpayers would pay a higher interest rate than necessary.Alsoincluded in the funding plan are $22.5 million from the cash reserve, tax dollars D200 siphoned off from taxpayers through a loophole nearly 20 years ago. It allowed D200 to overtax residents for nearly a decade, amassing a cash reserve north of $130 million in 2013, making D200 unac countable to taxpayers on spending.
Visitation was held on Aug. 13 at St. Philip the Apostle Church (Devine Mercy Parish) in Nor thfield, followed by a funeral Mass A memorial Mass will be held at a future date at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Boca Grande, F lorida.
Similarly, Johnson’s plan would siphon off taxpayers’ dollars without their approval, making D200 unac countable to taxpayers for Project 2. If the board approves Johnson’s funding proposal, it would repeat a grave taxation and moral mistake of the past.
John Eckenroad III, 78
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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox. org/donate.3800Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 452075440 or made online at www.xavier.edu/giving, referencing the Mary Dahlstrom Scholarship in the gift notes
Bottom line: Johnson and D200 want to bypass voters and push through Project 2, funding it with more expensive debt certificates that would cost taxpayers $36.5 million in interest.Please consider emailing Johnson (gjohnson@oprfhs.org), the board (boe@oprfhs.org) and the CFC (cfc@ oprfhs.org) and tell them to put Proj ect 2’s funding on the ballot where it belongs.Sources:8/16/22CFC 6(B) http://goPolicy/Options.boarddocs
John Henry Eckenroad, III, 78, of Boca Grande, F lorida passed away sur rounded by his family on July 24, 2022. Bor n on Aug. 14, 1943, he spent the first years of his life in Clarendon Hills with his parents Mary and John Jr. and his younger sister, Ann. John attended St. Procopius High School before the family relocated to Dubuque, Iowa and graduated from Wahler t Catholic High School in 1961. He attended Loras Colle ge in Dubuque, Iowa, where he met his future wife, Marg aret (Marge) Mary Friedrich, and graduated with a B.S. in political science in 1965. He went on to ear n a master’s de gree in political science in 1967 from Nor ther n Illinois University. John and Marge were mar ried in Naperville inHe1967.embarked on a career in city management and development that spanned over 40 years, be ginning as an assistant manager in LaGrange Park, where they star ted their family He be came city manager of Nor thfield in 1970 where he and Marge raised their two daughters, Me g and Kathleen. As city manager, he oversaw the development, moder nization and also preser vation of the village he loved and called home most of his life In 1995, he acce pted a position to lead the Oak Park Development Corporation as executive director, for 10 years fostering economic development, job creation and assisted countless small businesses in the village of Oak Park His life was dedicated to making a dif ference and leaning into the community in which he lived to make it a better place for everyone. He served on the boards of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School, Re gina Domini can High School, and Catholic Charities of Chicago He will be greatly missed by Marge, his wife of 55 years; his children, Me g and Kathleen (Brian) Noonan; his son-in-law, Brian; his three grandsons, Colin, Casey and Patrick; his sister, Ann (William) Hittman; and many close friends in Nor thfield, Oak Park and Boca Grande.
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Louis P. Vitullo, 77, of Glenview, for merly of River Forest, died on Aug. 15, 2022. Bor n on Oct. 15, 1944, he was a U.S. Ar my veteran as an of ficer assigned to Korea. A graduate of Fenwick High School, John Carroll University and Loyola Uni versity School of Law, he was a partner with the for mer law fir m Wildman, Har rold, Allen & Dixon and led their municipal bond practice. The for mer special counsel to Gover nor Dan Walker and lead counsel for Carol Moseley Braun’s campaign (the first Black female U.S. senator), he was also a board member of Misericordia Men’s Club and chair man of the board of REIA. He was the cur rent chair man/president of Wayback Inn Maywood House and was a current board member of and for mer chair of World Chicago.Heloved to read, play golf and was extremely active in Alcoholics Anonymous He maintained his sobriety by helping others maintain theirs A Silver Gloves champion at Fenwick, he also boxed in the CYO’s Golden Gloves program and foughtLouisprofessionally.Vitullowasthe husband of Joyc e (nee Schaller); the father of Bret, Louis (Sarah), and the late Clint Vitullo; the grandfather of Philip Vitullo; the son of immigrants; brother of the late Ralph (Elaine) Vitullo and the late Roseanne (late Paul) Proteau; and the uncle of seven. Services were held on Friday, Aug. 18 at St. Luke Church, River Forest. Inter ment was private Ar rangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family Directors, Brian D. and Kenneth K. Kuratko, funeral directors.
Harr y Steckman, 76 Co-founder of Steckman School of Music
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Harry Steckman, 76, of Oak Park, originally from Chester, Pennsylvania; New Jersey; and New York City; died on Aug. 15, 2022. Born on May 16, 1946, he was a dedicated piano teacher and choral director and was co-founder of one of the first non-profit music schools in Oak Park. Along with his late wife Claire, he taught multitudes of students, many of whom be came professional musicians themselves In addition to his family and music, he loved art, travel and beaches and enjoyed Chinese food, biblical flicks, anything starring Katharine Hepburn, and concerts of all kinds. He is survived by his daughters, Tamara Fagan and Naomi Steckman; his wife, Beth Ryza; his brother, Larry; his stepchildren, Paul and Tammy Golden; and numerous cousins, nieces andTonephews.honor Harry’s memory, please see a concert, take up an instrument or sing a torch song Arrangements were handled by Zimmer man-Har nett Funeral Home
Bill Fox, 63 Master ca William Gerard “Bill” Fo an Oak Park resident and master carpenter, who worked on many historic homes and wo numerous historic preserva tion awards for his work in Oak Park and River Forest, died on June 30, 2022. Born on April 28, 1959, he grew up in Chicago and was a proud Eagle Scout as young“Hisman.life was so gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that natur might stand up and say ‘This (Shakespeare)Billissurvived by his children, Conor, Adam, Isabel and Emma; his forSanderlin Fox; ife partner, Sheri “Hey her” McMahon. He was preby his siblings, Edward, Ver non and ell as his parents, Catherine and Richard Fox. His siblings are Chris vin, Michael, Anne ete Gleason, along with many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Mater Christi 2401 S. 10th Ave., North by ZimmermanHar nett Funeral Home
Lydia Schmalandt, 97
Altered wedding dresses at Gilmore’s Lydia Schmalandt, 97, die peacefully on Aug. 6, 2022. Sh had emigrated from Germany to the U.S. with her husband (J and son (Horst) in late 1951. worked on a ranch in Montana be fore moving to Forest Park and became citizens in 1961. worked at Forest Park Savings and Loan. For many years, she was seamstress at Gilmore’s Depa ment Store in Oak Park, doing wedding dresses. She attended Baptist Church every Sund moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1975, she worked as a seamstress at Goldwater’s Department Store. Her husband died in 1998, and she moved back to the Chicago area in 2006, living in the Oak Trace (then Fairview) Retire ment Home in Downers Grove. Lydia was the brother of Willie (Martha); the mother of Horst (Mary) and Bob (Anne); the aunt of Reinhardt; the andmother of Kristen (Brian), Michael, vin (Chelsie), and Meg (Cole); and andmother of Sylvia and CharLillian Dahlstrom, 98 Loved sports and cooking Lillian Alexandria Dahlstrom (née Ignas), 98, died on Aug. 16, 2022 in Oak Park. A member of the Greatest Generation, she was born on Feb. 22, 1924 to Walter and Josephine (Stralke) Ignas in East Chicago, Indiana, the second oldest of 10 children. She married Joseph Vincent Dahlstrom on Oct. 2, 1943, and they were blessed with seven children: six sons and a daughter. They moved numerous times and established multiple friendships throughout the Midwest. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and frequently volunteered in numer ous parishes throughout her life. She was also active with the Little Sisters of the Poor in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Assumption Christmas Walk (past chair), Daughters of Isabella, the Legion of Mary, the Rosary So dality of East Chicago, Our Lady of Consolation in East Chicago, the St. Xavier High School Mothers’ Club (past president) and X-Travaganza, and the Carmelite Sisters in Illinois. She was a woman of uncommon intelligence and wit, sensitivity and resolve. In addition to being fond of music, dancing, movies, and an avid bridge player, she was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching her children compete and participated her self in golf, bowling, and fitness exercises. She was also an accomplished cook having started baking pies as a young girl for her familyShe was predeceased by her husband of 51 years; her son, Michael Gerard; and her daughter, Mary Margaret. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Walter (Terrie), Daniel Oscar (Eugenie), Patrick Vincent (Rebecca), William Stephen (Mary Claire), and Robert Francis (Susan); her brothers, Leonard (Theresa) Ignas and Larry (Rosa) Ignas; her sister, Irene Urbanczyk; her grandchildren, Lara Kay Lagle, Lillian Ruth Dahlstrom, Marika (Nick) Coleman, Annie (Joseph) Glaser, Meredith (Chris) Ford, Joseph (Colleen) Dahlstrom, Patrick Dahlstrom, Samuel Dahlstrom, Maximillian Dahlstrom, and Joshua Dahlstrom; 8 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grand children; and numerous cousins, nieces, andVinephews.sitationwill be held on Aug. 26 from 5-8 p.m. at Neidhard Young Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at As sumption Catholic Church, 7711 Joseph St., Mount Healthy, OH 45231, at 10 a.m. on Aug. 27.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Mary Dahlstrom Memorial Scholarship at Xavier University. Gifts can be sent to the Xavier University Office of Donor Relations,
Ann Cooke, 75 Member of Unity Temple Ann Cooke, 75, died on June 22, 2022. A joyous spirit with a ready smile, good humor and deep ca ing for her many friends, she joined Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist cong re gation in 2010 and took full and enthusiastic opportunity to participate in lots of ways, always ready to learn something ne Her warm and welcoming presence made eng agement with her a delight. She will be missed by many A lay-led celebration of Ann’s life will be held Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Cong re gation on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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HELP NETWORK SPECIALIST PARKINGOFFICERENFORCEMENT
Other important responsibilities and duties
Wednesday Journal, August 24, 2022 29 Growing Community Media HOURS: 9:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M. MON–FRI BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG Deadline is Monday at 5:00 p.m. HELP WANTED Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.
7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. tools and database packages. Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without -assistanceWorking in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require. Experience and Training Experience:Guidelines
CROSSING GUARD The Forest Park Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Crossing Guard. This position requires flexible hours during days when schools are in session. A background investigation and drug screening will be conducted prior to consideration for the position. Applications available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue or on-line at www.forestpark.net and should be returned to Vanessa Moritz, HR Director, at Village Hall. For additional information, contact Dora Murphy at 708-615-6223 or write Applicationsdmurphy@forestpark.net.accepteduntil position is filled. EOE. MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE Oak Park GARAGE SALE 1201 N. EAST AVE FRI AUG 26 & SAT AUG 9AM-2PM27 Tons of stuff including Legos, sports equipment, electronic piano, clothes for teen girls & boys, women, men. Cross country skis, toys, books, games, electronics, water toys, inflatable boat & raft, cute pottery barn shopping cart; easy bake oven WANTED TO BUY WANTEDITEMS:MILITARY Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead, plastic –other misc. toys. Call Uncle 708-522-3400Gary GARAGE SALE Oak Park GARAGE SALE, (OR(GROVENEGOTIABLE!PRICES748SGROVE&VANBUREN)SATAUG279AM–4PMUNTILALLISSOLD) Kids’ furniture, toys, jewelry, lamps, vases, art, frames, books, and odds and ends. Cash, Venmo, PayPal. CARS WANTED CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc. Collector James 630-201-8122 CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari’s, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc. Collector James • 630-201-8122 CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: BACK-2-SCHOOL-OOZAGARAGESALESaturdayAug27from8am–1pm N End of Alley Between N EAST AVE & LINDEN @ SUPERIOR CLOTHES: teen-girl tops, jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts, shoes & boots, coats, purses & bags; HOUSEHOLD: framed pictures, kitchen stuff, books, board games; host of misc treasures not-2-miss
8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. KnowledgeQUALIFICATIONSof: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical commandandcomputerPrinciplesauto-attendant.PBX,communication,technology,TelecommunicationsandserialCAT5/6,CablingswitchesincludingconfigurationNetworkOS,OSofincludingserversconfigurationHardwareanalysis.andsoftwareof.computers,andmobiledevices,computingenvironmentWindowsServerandDesktopandapplications,Unix/LinuxVMware,iOS/Android.protocols,security,andadministration,firewalls,routers,andwirelesstechnology.andwiring,includingfibernetwork,telephone,communication,termination,punch-down.theoryandincludingVoiP,serialwirelessprotocols,analog,fax,voicemailandandmethodsofprogramming,codingtesting,includingpowershell,scripting,macros,and VB Modernscripts.office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity
11. Prepare, create and update user/technical solutions.recommendation13.datanetwork,12.computerdocumentationsprocedureandprovidetraining.Assemble,test,andinstalltelecommunicationandequipmentandcabling.Participateinresearchandoftechnology
PREPAREDNESSEMERGENCYANDRESPONSECOORDINATOR
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities
4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.
7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.
5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.
1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.
3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.
Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco PossessionNetworking.of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of Vaccinationappointment.against COVID-19 strongly preferred.
6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.
The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator in the Health Department/ Village Manager’s Office. This position will coordinate disaster response, crisis management and medical countermeasure dispensing/ distribution activities for the Village of Oak Park, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills, biological releases) or disasters. This single class position is also responsible for the complex administrative duties required for state, federal and local response processes and grant management. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications will be August 5, 2022. FIRE INSPECTOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Fire Inspector Part-Time in the Fire Department. This serves the public through enforcement of Village fire & life safety codes and ordinances; through inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties; and provides consultation and information to residents, architects, attorneys, fire services personnel and builders regarding laws, rules, regulations and policies relating to fire and life safety. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs
2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.
The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.
1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures. 2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.
3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies. 4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer 5.systems.Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and 6.configurations.Completeprojects on a timely and efficient manner.
8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery 9.planning.Assistend-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system 10.needs.Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data.
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Dated: August 24, 2022
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The court date will be held: On October 31, 2022 at 9:30am at via Zoom Meeting ID: 977 2570 0908 Password:Published821555inRB Landmark August 24, 31, September 7, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing Park District of Oak Park September 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m. 2022 Budget and Appropriation OrNoticedinanceis hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Park District of Oak Park will conduct a public hearing concerning the adoption of the Park District’s 2022 Budget and Appropriation Amendment Ordinance on September 1, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the John Hedges Administration Building, 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL, during the Board of Commissioners’ regular board meeting.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILDREN STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK RequestCOUNTY.ofNayeli Blanco Case Number 2022CONC000654 TO CHANGE OF MINOR CHILDREN. Names of Minor Children: Amahni Jacqueline AbuSumayah, Amaris Yazmeen AbuSumayah Proposed new names of children: Amahni Jacqueline Herrera, Amaris Yazmeen Herrera
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of: Tequilla S. Liddell, Petitioner, and Albert Jamon Henry, Respondent, No. 2022 D The002785.requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Albert Jamon Henry, Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, Tequilla S. Liddell, for Dissolution of Marriage and that said suit is now Now,pending.therefore, unless you, the said Respondent file your Appearance and Response electronically to said Petition with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, on or before August 31, 2022, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage Entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.
PUBLIC NOTICE
By: Commissioner Chris Wollmuth Secretary, Board of Commissioners Park District of Oak Park Published in Wednesday Journal August 24, 2022
30 Wednesday Journal, August 24, 2022 CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG Let the sun shine in...Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year • OakPark.com • RBLandmark.com • ForestParkReview.com •PublicNoticeIllinois.comAustinWeeklyNews.com * 1116 sq. ft. * 1400 sq. ft. Dental Office RIVER FOREST–7756 Madison St. * 960 sq. ft. OAK PARK–6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. * 3 & 5 room office suites FOREST PARK–7736 Madison St. *2500 sq. ft. unit Strand & 708-488-0011BrowneStrand & 708-488-0011Browne OFFICES: Therapy offices available on North Avenue. Parking; Flexible leasing; Nicely furnished; Waiting Room; Conference Room. Ideal for new practice or 2nd location. Call708.383.0729foranappt. 708-38 6-7 355 Best Selection & Service STUDIOS, 1, 2 & 3 BR OAK PARK & FOREST PARK PETS cat calls Oak Park’s Original Pet Care Service – Since 1986 Daily dog exercising Complete pet care in your home House sitting • Plant care Bonded ReferencesWhile you’reyouraway,petsareokay . . . at home 708-524-1030 CITY RENTALS 3 BEDROOMS 911 N LECLAIR, CHICAGO 60651 3bd, dining room, kitchen, living room, bathroom, closed in back porch. Heat $1150included.per month. 1 month security. Call 773-626-5751 1 RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT/SHOPPING CENTER FOREST PARK, IL. 1,635 Sq. Ft. (END CAP) Excellent Condition. Recently Updated. *Heavy traffic location. Ideal for: CLEANERS, FAST FOOD, RETAIL PRODUCTS, OFFICES, ETC.! (SPACE FOR A DRIVE-THRU BUILD) *Special Rates. If Leave message, Include: Your Name, Phone Number and Type of Business. TEXT or CALL: (708)828-6491 HOME SERVICES ELECTRICALELECTRICAL A&A ELECTRIC Let an American Veteran do your work We install plugs for battery-operated vehicles We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs We install Surge Protectors • Home Re-wiring • New Plugs & Switches Added • New circuit breaker boxes • Code violations corrected Service upgrades,100-200 amp • Garage & A/C lines installed Fast Emergency Service | Residential • Commercial • Industrial Free Home Evaluations | Lic. • Bonded • Ins. • Low Rates • Free Est. 708-409-0988 • 708-738-3848 Sr. Discounts • 30 Yrs. Exp. Servicing Oak Park • All surrounding suburbs • Chicago area Ceiling Fans Installed PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC. New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured. Call: 773-671-4996 • klisflooring.comwww. RENTALS CEMENTCEMENT MAGANA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION “QUALITY IS OUR FOUNDATION” ESTABLISHED IN 1987 COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 708.442.7720 FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED Mike’s708-296-2060HomeRepair Drywall H Painting H Tile Plumbing H Electric H Floors Windows H Doors H Siding Ask Us What We Don’t Do HANDYMAN 708-488-9411 CURT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Drywall Repair • Painting Fans Installed • Carpentry Trim Gutter Cleaning • Window Repair Free estimates Excellent References No Job Too Small HAULING BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & 773-722-6900Delivery. PAINTING CLASSIC PAINTING Fast & Painting/Taping/NeatPlasterRepair Low Cost • 708.749.0011 INVESTMENT SECURITIES ADVICE WHO DO YOU TRUST? • Former Investment Banker, Advisor, and Fund Manager, Now Retired • 50 Years Experience • Education Backgroud: Economics and Law Army Officer, Vietnam Veteran • Residence: Last 15 Years Riverside, over 50 Years in River Forest • Will Advise No More than 5 Accounts • Minimum Account Size Value $500,000 EMAIL CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION: mikend7412@gmail.com
IRIS Y. MARTINEZ, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal August 10, 17, 24, 2022
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RIVER FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Lump sum sealed Bids will be received by the Board of Library Trustees of the Village of River Forest for AHU Relocation and Mechanical Room Remodeling at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. Sealed Bids will be received on or before, but not after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. Bids received after that time will not be considered. All Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the circulation desk inside the building on or before the time set forth above. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the “Library Director” and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of the Bid (“Sealed Bid for River Forest Public Library AHU Relocation and Interior Remodel”) and the Bidder’s full legal name. The Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Library Meeting Room at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14. Bids shall be submitted in the form and manner contained in the Bidding ContractorsRequirements.mayobtain copies of the Bidding Documents from any BHFX Digital Imaging location beginning Wednesday, August 24. Please contact BHFX at (847) 593-3161 to obtain a set of Bidding Documents or visit their Online Plan Room online at www.bhfxplanroom.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the BHFX online Plan Room at no charge to registered Bidders. Bidders shall be responsible for the costs of reproduction of printed copAies.pre-bid meeting will be held at the
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HEREBY GIV EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Ju dicial Sales Corporation will on Mon day, September 19, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chica go, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. Commonly16-17-322-023-0000.knownas1113 South Humphrey Avenue, Oak Park, IL The60304.mortgaged real estate is im proved with a single family resi dence. 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 Condo minium 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 in Forspection.information call Sales Depart ment at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 20-001990 ADC INTERCOUNTYF2 JUDICIAL SALES INI3200592intercountyjudicialsales.comCORPORATIONTHECIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN CERY SELENEDIVISIONFINANCE LP LARSENIA-v.-Plaintiff, HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUTION, INC., PRAIRIE HOUSES OWNERS ASSOCIA TION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 12736 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Cor poration, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corpo ration, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following de scribed real estate: Commonly known as 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-048The0000real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse, attached one car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The bal ance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Prop erty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real es tate 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 residen tial 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 tax es levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any repre sentation 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 Uponcourt.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 fore closure sale, other than a mortgag ee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Con dominium 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 foreclo sure 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 POSSES SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification is sued by a government agency (driv er’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 Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OneTIONSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite Chicago1200 IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com File No. 20-04687IL_613739 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12736 TJSC#: 42-1079 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col lection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s OF COOK SCHEMMEL; SVETLANA KAPLIN AKA SVETLAN KAPLINA; VILLAGE OF OAK PARK; TUDOR CONDOMINIUMROSE ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS; US BANK NA SUCCESSOR IN IN TEREST TO REGENCY SAVINGS BANK; UNKNOWN OWN ERS AND PUBLICNOTICE22Defendants,CLAIMANTS;NONRECORDCH1440OFSALENOTICEISHEREBY GIV EN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Ju dicial Sales Corporation will on Tues day, September 27, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chica go, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-323-052-1003 AND 16Commonly07-323-052-1007.known as 424 S. WIS CONSIN STREET, UNIT 3N, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is im proved with a condominium resi dence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees re quired 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 in Forspection.information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. INTERCOUNTY22-00544 JUDICIAL SALES intercountyjudicialsales.comCORPORATION I3201083 NOTICE RESOLUTION R - 2022 – 37 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF ADDITIONAL TAX FOR LIBRARY PURPOSES IN THE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, ILLI NOIS WHEREAS, the Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Brookfield has requested the corporate authori ties of the Village of Brookfield to levy an additional tax of 0.02% for certain library purposes, pursuant to Article 3 of the Illinois Local LibraryAct [75 ILCS 5/1-0.1 et seq. (2016)]; and WHEREAS, this 0.02% additional tax shall be in addition to the annual levy of .35% allowed for the establish ment and maintenance of the library.
AKA CARLA NIE TO; ALVARO M. NIETO AKA ALVARO NIETO; PORT FOLIO PUBLICNOTICE20Defendants,ASSOCIATESRECOVERYLLC;CH1035OFSALENOTICEIS
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No Bid will be considered unless the Bidder shall furnish evidence satis factory to the Board of Trustees that the Bidder has the necessary facili ties, abilities, experience, equipment, financial and physical resources available to fulfill the conditions of the Contract and execute the work, should the Contract be awarded to such BiddersBidder.will examine the plans and specifications and the location in which said work is to be done and judge for themselves all the circum stances and surrounding known and reasonably foreseen conditions affecting the cost and nature of the work, and all Bids will be presumed to be based on such examination, familiarity, and judgment.
The successful Bidder will be re quired to comply with the provisions of all State of Illinois and federal laws concerning public works projects as well as the State of Illinois Human Rights Act and the regulations of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to col lect a debt and any information ob tained will be used for that purpose. Case # 18 CH 12736 INI3199199THECIRCUIT COURT
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, and to waive any technicalities and irreg ularities in the bidding and to hold the bid proposals for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening set forth Questionsabove.about the bid documents should be submitted, in writing, to Kyle Cunningham, Williams Archi tects at theByPlanregisteredwrittenbiddingtionsarchitects.com.kacunningham@williams-ResponsestoquessubmittedbybiddersduringtheperiodshallbeintheformofaddendumtoallplanholdersthroughtheBHFXOnlineRoom.orderoftheBoardofTrusteesofRiverForestPublicLibrary,Cook County, Illinois. Dated at River For est, Illinois this 22nd day of August, Emily2022.
COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN CERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSO CIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLE LY AS TRUSTEEOWNERON BEHALF FOR CITI GROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RP4; SCOTTvs.Plaintiff,
Section 6: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption.
AttorneyE-Mail:630-794-5300pleadings@il.cslegal.comFileNo.14-22-00302 Attorney
Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of the total Bid, made payable to River Forest Public Library, as a guarantee that the suc cessful Bidder will promptly execute a satisfactory contract, will furnish a satisfactory performance bond and payment bond and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, the Bidder shall forfeit the amount de posited as liquidated damages and no mistakes, errors, exclusions, or omissions on the part of the Bidder shall excuse the Bidder or entitle the Bidder to a return of the aforemen tioned amount.
Compton, Director
AYES: Trustees Ketchmark, Cote, Hendricks, Conroy, LeClere, Kaluzny NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTION: None APPROVED by me this 22nd day of August, 2022. Michael J. Garvey, President of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois ATTESTED and filed in my office, this 22 nd day of August 2022.
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Section 3: The levy of said addition al 0.02% tax shall be effected by the adoption of an appropriate levy or dinance by the corporate authorities pursuant to statutory requirements, which ordinance shall be filed in the office of the Cook County Clerk.
closure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chi cago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 747 SOUTH HUM PHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-122-034-0000
The successful Bidder shall be re quired to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Pay ment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, as well as liability and property insurance as required by the Bidding Require ments before commencing work. The successful Bidder shall enter into a formal contract based on the condi tions and requirements in the Bidding Requirements, and the Bidding Re quirements will be incorporated into the Contract. Not less than the prevailing wage shall be paid for labor on the work to be done as required by law.
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Section 4: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at least once in the Riverside/Brook field Landmark, a newspaper with a general circulation in the Village of Brookfield, within fifteen (15) days af ter its adoption, and also the “Public Notice” attached hereto as “Exhibit A” hereof, shall be included with such publication or posting.
Wednesday Journal, August 24, 2022 31 CLASSIFIED BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG
Brigid Weber, Clerk of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois “EXHIBIT A” PUBLIC NOTICE The public is hereby notified regard ing the above “Resolution authorizing the levy of additional tax for library purposes in the Village of Brookfield, Illinois” determining to Levy for the tax year beginning January 1, 2022 an Additional Tax of up to 0.02 Per cent of Equalized or Assessed Value of Taxable Property for Particular Building and Equipment Purposes in accordance with Article 3 of the Illi nois Local Library Act [75 ILCS 5/10.1 et seq. (2016)] that: 1. The specific number of voters re quired to sign a petition requesting that the question of adoption of the Resolution be submitted to the elec tors of the Village is 1,353 voters. 2. The time in which the petition must be filed is from the date of publication of this Resolution until 30 days here of, being the 23 rd day of September, 3.2022.The date of the prospective refer endum, if one should be called pur suant to such petition, is the General Election, held Tuesday the 8 th day of November, 2022. 4. The Village Clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual re questingPublishedone.
The real estate is improved with a res Saleidence.terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee ac quiring the residential real estate pursu ant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real es tate 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 fore closure sale, other than a mortgag ee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Con dominium 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 foreclo sure 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 POSSES SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification is sued by a government agency (driv er’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 Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA OneTIONSouth Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236YouSALEcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7
in RB Landmark August 24, 2022 project site on Tuesday, August 30 at 2:00 PM. Attendance is strongly encouraged for all Bidders; this will be the only opportunity for prospec tive Bidders to examine conditions in non-public spaces where work will be taking place. Prospective Bidders shall meet the Owner and Architect in the meeting room on the first floor of the Library for the pre-bid meeting.
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Published in Wednesday Journal August 24, 2022
Section 5: If no petition is filed with the corporate authorities of the Vil lage of Brookfield within thirty (30) days after publication of this reso lution, requesting that the question of the adoption of this resolution be submitted to the electors of the Vil lage of Brookfield, or if all petitions so filed are determined to be invalid and insufficient, the Village shall then be authorized to levy the tax. However, if a petition is filed with the corporate authorities within said thirty (30) day period, which petition is signed by electors of the Village of Brookfield equal in number to 10% of the total number of registered voters in the Village of Brookfield and which asks that the question of levying such a 0.02% tax be submitted to the elec tors of the Village, then the question PUBLIC NOTICES shall be submitted at the next ap plicable election, or at any special election called in accordance with law. The Village Clerk shall provide a petition form to any individual re questing one.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Attorney
ADOPTED this 22nd day of August, 2022 pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
Section 1: The corporate authorities of the Village of Brookfield here with determine to levy an additional 0.02% tax for library purposes for the tax year commencing January 1, 2022. Section 2: Such 0.02% additional tax shall be levied on the value of all taxable property in the Village of Brookfield, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, and shall be used for the purpose of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, re pairs and alterations of library build ings and equipment.
PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC
COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN CERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL AS CARLAvs.Plaintiff,SOCIATION;L.NIETO
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col lection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to col lect a debt and any information ob tained will be used for that purpose. # 2022 CH 00988
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN CERY DEUTSCHEDIVISIONBANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MOR GAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES GARY-v.-Plaintiff,2007-HE7HOLMAN, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2022 CH 00988 747 SOUTH HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore
NOTE:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE SOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESI DENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOK FIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows:
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 ARDC No. 00468002 Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 00988 42-1923
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Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B1garage galleries Saturday, August 27, 2022 2:00 -7:00 pm See the work of over 70 artists in 28 garages throughout Forest Park
O n Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 2-7 p.m., Forest Park garages will become de facto art galleries at Garage Galleries Forest Park, A Neighborhood Art Walk.Garage Galleries Forest Park is a free, volunteer-driven neighborhood art walk, coordinated by Lin Beribak, Susan Cross,Andrea DiFebo and Rick Wagner from the Forest Park Arts Alliance. For the 8th year, residents throughout the neighborhoods of Forest Park will host local area artists in their garages to display their work in a casual, family-friendly, “art reception” atmosphere.
We are pleased to hold the 2022 event with over 70 artists in 28 garages across Forest Park. Each garage hosts several artists in all mediums, including painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, and jewelry. Most of the featured artwork will be available forEachpurchase.artistis featured on the Garage Galleries website with a photo of their work, description, and links to their websites or social media. “We have a great slate of artists for this year ’s event, including many new artists,” states Beribak.
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Attendees are encouraged to visit as many garages as possible, by car, bicycle or on foot. A downloadable and a printable version of the map of locations and their artists is available on the website, and printed maps will be available at each garage site. Visitors can also pick up printed maps at Centuries and FoMadisonBookstore,Sleuths7419Street,restPark.
Garage Galleries event showc ases local artists in garages
7419 W. Madison • Forest Park, IL 60130 • 708-771-7243 www.centuriesandsleuths.com • cns7419@sbcglobal.net 7419 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Specializing in History, Mystery & Biographical Books (For Adults & Children) 7419 W. Madison • Forest Park, IL 60130 • 708-771-7243 www.centuriesandsleuths.com • cns7419@sbcglobal.net Centuries & BookstoreSleuths Hours: Monday: CLOSED • Tues-Fri: 11am - 7 pm Sat: 10 am - 5 pm • Sun: Noon - 5 pm Specializing in History, Mystery & Biographical Books (For Adults & Children) Mystery, History & G.K.Chesterton Discussion Groups Authors Discussions & Signings
“Our host garages are incredibly welcoming to the artists, and it ’s a wonderful way to explore the neighborhoods of Forest Park,” adds DiFebo
“This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and is a great way to see terrific art in a casual and welcoming setting,” stated Cross.
The book concludes with a picture of a pile of rocks with the word `UNLESS’. Then these words from Once-ler: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B3garage galleries 2022 Garage Locations A list of garage locations and an online Google map, along with information on the artists, is also available at the Garage Galleries website: www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries, and printed maps are available at Centuries & Sleuths, 7419 Madison Street, Forest Park. 1. 122 Elgin Avenue Nancy Gordon | Kevin Stein Rick Wagner | Brian Walsh 2. 220 Elgin Avenue Carla Riseman | Forestt LaFave Mark Hadhazy 3. 301 Elgin Avenue Kristy Fleming | Joel Heinz Cynthia Riccolo 4. 529 Elgin Avenue Kathryn Budd | Peter Budd Kathy Kucia | Judy Steed 5. 505 Thomas Ave Kimberly Adami-Hasegawa Brenda Merle | Daniel Marcus 6. 446 Thomas Avenue Heather Cox | Gretchen Jankowski Dominique MacLean 7. 432 Thomas Avenue Rosemary Gange | Alex Ptak 8. 418 Thomas Avenue Emily Pfaff | Ian Pfaff 9. 505 Ferdinand Avenue Bridget Lane | Chuck Michalak 10. 519 Beloit Avenue Jonathan Scianna 11. 541 Beloit Avenue Jason Curry | Priscilla Putman 12. 540 Ferdinand Ave. Lynn Brown | Judy Jeske Cheryl Ann Spran 13. 7633 Jackson Blvd. Gary Jackson 14. 625 Thomas Avenue Judith Deszcz | Randy Gallagher Lynn Harris | Kristi Murray | Pat W illiams 15. 60 9 Marengo Avenue Nancy Domash | Brad Gehrig Lynn Merel 2022 Garage Location list and online Google map available www.tinyurl.com/atGarageGalleries galleriesgarageForestParkAneighborhoodartwalkSaturday, August 27, 2022, 2:00 - 7:00 PM Forest Park, IL 16. 819 Circle Avenue Amira Aziz | Donna Cabral Bret Juliano 17. 904 Marengo Avenue Laurie Freivogel Deana Rose | Kate Strong 18. 920 Marengo Avenue Kenneth Kucera | Carolyn Moore 19. 1040 Elgin Avenue Nannet te Abate 20. 1230 Marengo Ave. Kari Berkery | Andria Green 21. 1047 Hannah Avenue Pat Dougher ty | Jana Lesniak Kerr y Obrist 22. 1046 Thomas Avenue Tom Van Dyke 23. 1110 Thomas Avenue Dima Ali | Jim Andre | Lin Beribak Gretchen Colavito 24. 1035 Thomas Avenue Therese Angarone | Dawn Pavloski Jan Reagan 25. 1120 Beloit Avenue Rob Sall 26. 1129 Ferdinand Ave. Julieta Aguilera | Gagik Aroutiunian 27. 1026 Lathrop Avenue Lauri Dishman | Ted Gordon Cassandra Thibodeau 28. 1016 Lathrop Avenue Janet Cerny | Eddie Kornegay Vada Kornegay Garage Galleries is a subcommittee of the Forest Park Ar ts Alliance (FPAA). 2001 Des Plaines Ave. Forest Park • 708-771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com A Timeless Lesson from The Lorax McAdamScott Jr. My treestheforLoraxandofchroniclesDr.withdaughter3-year-oldisobsessedTheLorax,theSeussclassicthattheplighttheenvironmentintroducesthewho“speaksthetrees.”TheOnce-lerfindsvalleyofTruffulaforhisinvention, the Thneed, and eventually causes mass deforestation, in the pursuit of success, until the last Truffula tree is cut down. It is a great children’s book and enjoyable movie to share with her, but the deeper meaning always weighs heavy. Written in 1971, the plot of The Lorax holds true today: It raises the ethical issues regarding the impact of our actions, moral implications of success, and how a person recognizes their mistakes. We should always be conscious of our environment, and the implications of our actions. While removing trees that are heavily diseased or have been invaded by a foreign pest protects other species, we should carefully consider how our decisions will impact our environment.
Maybe we should all try to be a little bit more like The Lorax.
Lin Beribak, a watercolorist and one of the coordinators of the event, said that patrons intending to buy art should bring multiple means of paying for what they purchase, because some artists accept cash or MEMO Bill Payments but not credit cards. She herself accepts cash and Zelle.And, speaking of free, Smokey Joel will be serving up hot dogs at 505 Thomas at no charge. All he will be asking is a donation to cover his costs with the rest going to the Arts
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Ar t out back at Garage Galleries 60 artists, 28 garages and a hot dog stand
Maps showing the location of each host garage are in this special Forest Park Review section. The organizers thank the Review and Growing Community Media, the Public Works Department, and everyone who has supported the event since its inception in 2014. The Forest Park residents who organize Garage Galleries are volunteers. When asked why they invest the time and energy, they all answered, “Building community.”
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Andrea DiFebo who coordinates the garage hosts, added, “We are not going for the high-priced Gold Coast art although we will have some artists of that caliber in our event. Part of the is to enable our neighbors in town to have quality art that is affordable in their homes.”Inyears past, said DiFebo, the least expensive item sold for a dollar and the asking price for one piece was $12,000. Garage Galleries is a free event in the sense that there is no registration fee for the artists to display their work and no admission cost for the patrons as they roam from alley to alley throughout the village.Wagner said that art galleries take up to 50% of the sale of a painting, but the Garage Galleries every penny goes to the artists themselves. It ’s a win/win situation, because it keeps the price affordable for patrons and the artists get to keep everything they get.
Contributing Editor G arage Galleries is back and it is turning all of Forest Park into a gigantic art gallery for one day Stretching between the 100 block of Elgin near the Green Line and the 1500 block of Marengo near Reiger Park, the garages of 28 Forest Park residents will showcase the work of 60 local painters, sculptors, photographers and jewelers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27.“There are a lot of creative people in Forest Park,” said Rick Wagner, one of the event ’s organizers. “Garage Galleries gives them a chance to showcase their art. The exposure is a great opportunity for them.”
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TheAlliance.organizers suggest that the best way to do the Garage Galleries is by bicycle. Because the garages all open up onto alleys, the venues are safe for pedestrians but also hidden for those driving cars. Yard signs will be planted in the front yards of all garage hosts.
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Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B5garage galleries Ga ery art e nt 2022 Best wishes for a fun and successful Emanuel “Chris” WELCHSPEAKEROFTHEHOUSE 7th District STATE REPRESENTATIVE www.emanuelchriswelch.com
B6 August 24, 2022 garage gall PROVIDED PROVIDED ALEX ROGALS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Modern rustic pottery by artist Joel Heinz is seen on display dur ing the 2021 Garage Galleries. ALEX ROGALS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Alma Been, of Oak Park, paints a canvas dur ing the 2021 Garage Galleries.
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B7garage galleries 7911 W Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130 • 708.366.1001 • HawkCDJ.com 7911 WEST ROOSEVELT RD. | FOREST PARK 708. 366.1001 www.hawkcdj.com Cermak Ave.1stRoosevelt OVER 200 NEW VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! Chrysler Pacifica • Fiat 500X • Jeep Grand Cherokee • Dodge Durango • Wagoneer Series II • Ram 1500 tele 708.771.0864 513 Elgin Avenue Forest Park, IL 60130 HERITAGE • EXCELLENCE • DEDICATIONHERITAGE • EXCELLENCE • DEDICATION KEVIN HIBBITTS SR. mcshanehibbitts@gmail.com
B8 August 24, 2022 Special Advertising Sectiongarage galleries Nannette Abate 1040 Elgin Ave Photographs of iconic Chicagoland locations adding a unique contemporary edge Instagram@nannette_abatenannetteabate@gmail.com Lin Beribak 1110 Thomas Ave Representative and abstract watercolor paintings, cards, and card prints. Home portraits are available, info on request. lberibak@att.net Ted Gordon/Lauri Dishman 1026 Lathrop Ave Joel Heinz 301 Elgin Ave Unique one of a kind hand built ceramics heinzkepots.blogspot.cominstagram@heinzke Ted Gordon: Ink & Watercolor local scenes, chickens, & more TedGordonArt.com Lauri Dishman/Pinhead Designs: Handmade Jewelry designed for the fun and funky in your life! Search “Pinhead Designs by Dish” on FB, Insta and Etsy
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B9garage galleries Lynn Merel 609 Marengo Ave I paint a variety of subjects and create handmade notecards. lynnmerelart.com RoseMaryGangeCamille 432 Thomas Ave Inspired by color...paint, inks, whatever suits me that day! Instagram.Camilleetfamille Bridget Lane 505 Thomas Ave Stoneware including both practical items and whimsical clay accents. Bargain table with seconds and discontinued pieces. blanepotter53.wixsite.com/mysiteFacebook:BridgetLanePotter Brenda505Merle/DayofVibrancyThomasAve Handmade jewelry, bead-weaving, beaded embroidery using locally sourced beads. Instagram.com/dayofvibrancy
B10 August 24, 2022 Special Advertising Sectiongarage galleries Kristi Murray & Trish Walters 625 S Thomas Ave Upcycled goods: Women’s accessories and home decor IG: @pieceandpatina Alex Ptak 432 Thomas Ave Still life paintings Instagram: @ptak.alex • 529Judyptakalex@gmail.comSteedElginAve My art is created with stained glass and upcycled jewelry. Facebook@JudySteed Cynthia301Riccolo/ArtbyCDRElginAve Hand-printed wall art and greeting cards using gelatin printmaking. Instagram: @cynthia.riccolo
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B11garage galleries Rob Sall Photography 1120 Beloit Ave Changing perspectives of our planet… one location, one story, one photograph at a time. www.robsall.com • facebook.com/robsallphoto Jonathan Scianna 519 Beloit Ave Boundary dissolving twisted in-depth expression of the unknowable. instagram.com/jonathan.scianna Rick Wagner 122 Elgin Ave Abstract Painting. Love working with interaction of colors, shapes, forms and motion. rickwagner122@yahoo.com SEE MORE AT FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM
B12 August 24, 2022 Special Advertising Sectiongarage galleries Kimberly505Adami-HasegawaThomasAve Typewriter greetings adorned with vintage postage KimberlyAH.com • Instagram: @galaxiesafari Facebook: @galaxiesafari Brian Patrick Photography 122 Elgin Ave Cityscape, Landscape, Event, Drone Photographer of the Quintessential Chicagoland area. FB: @brianpatrickphotography22 • IG: brianpatrickphotography22GretchenColavito1110ThomasAve Hand-made original beaded jewelry with a vintage vibe for all occasions. facebook@gretchencstuidoinstagram.com@gretchencstudio•www.gretchen.com Nancy Domash 609 Marengo Ave Portraits, landscapes, Vallarta sunsets. I paint the world around me. Nancy Gordon Art 122 Elgin Ave Mixed media collage Instagram: @nancygordonart
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B13garage galleries Jan Reagan 1035 Thomas Ave Abstract Still Life Mixed Media Art And Collage. janreaganart.com Emily Pfaff 418 Thomas Ave Paintings in an array of subjects tied together through style. instagram @emilypfaffpainting Emily: @emilypfaffpainting. Ian Pfaff 418 Thomas Ave A variety of miniatures and dioramas made from discarded things. Instagram@ springbreak1984 Randy Gallagher 625 Thomas Ave Fashion illustrator, painter, jeweler, author Nancy Gardener 904 Marengo Ave Colorful hand built ceramics, both functional and decorative. instagram.com/nancygardnerceramics
B14 August 24, 2022 Special Advertising Sectiongarage galleries Kate Strong/Strong Wear 904 Marengo Ave My hats are stylish and practical with earflaps. That’s Strong Wear. www.StrongWear.com • instagram@strongwear.comTheSimplePalette by Priscilla Putman 541 Beloit Ave Watercolor & hand-lettered paper goods & gifts for the simple, artful life. thesimplepalette.com • IG & FB @thesimplepalette SEE MORE AT FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM Cheryl Ann Spran 540 Ferdinand Ave Pastel and acrylic artist and teacher. See more of her work at or on Facebook: Spran Cheryl Ann Deana Rose 904 Marengo Ave Timeless, comfortable and easy to wear semiprecious jewelry. deanarose.com • facebook @deanarosejewelry Instagram @deanarosejewelry
Special Advertising Section August 24, 2022 B15garage galleries · Laser Facial · Wrinkle Reduction · Rosacea · Age and Sunspots · Spider Veins · Onychomycosis · Wart Removal PRP: hair rejuvenation, natural ller MICRONEEDLING: scar reduction, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening INJECTABLES: Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport etc), Fillers (Juvéderm, Voluma etc) 224.580.0615 • WWW.OPLSC.COM • CONTACT@OPLSC.COM 715 LAKE STREET, #610 OAK PARK, IL 60301• MONDAY — SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY : all skin types A boutique skin care clinic with you in mind GARAGE GALLERIES FOREST PARK A NEIGHBORHOOD ART WALK Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 2pm More info: garagegalleries17.wixsite.com/garagegalleries Our 8th Annual Garage Galleries Forest Park is a free, family friendly event in which neighborhood garages become galleries for local artists. Drive, walk or even ride your bike through Forest Park for this fun, causal event. Printed maps are available at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore 7419 Madison St. Also visit our website for more detailed artist information and a downloadable and printable map at www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries, and PAGE 3 of this special section!
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