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Albion needs supermajority vote Decision unlikely to reach Oak Park Village Board until October By THOMAS VOGEL and DAN HALEY Staff Reporter and Publisher

With a narrow Oak Park Plan Commission vote last week, the future, if any, of the Albion high-rise proposal for downtown Oak Park now likely rests with the full Oak Park Village Board. By a 5-4 margin, the Plan Commission, at its Aug. 29 meeting, denied the Albion proposal for Lake Street at Forest Avenue. This week, the commission is expected to meet to put its vote into writing, in the form of recommendations that will be forwarded to the village board for final action. Under state and local law, it will take a super-majority 5-2 vote by the village board to override the commission’s recommendation. Cara Pavlicek, Oak Park village manager, said on Sept. 1 that the Plan Commission recommendation will likely reach the village board agenda in October. She said the commission will need time to put its recommendation in writing, and the village board will need time to study it as well as the initial 500plus page Albion development application. That, she believes, pushes the board debate into next month. Pavlicek said the village board has 60 days to consider any recommendation from the Plan Commission. See ALBION VOTE on page 15

Pie panned?

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Judges Walt Pancewicz, left, and Melissa Elsmo, try a vinegar pie on Saturday, Sept. 2, during a bake-off at Oak Park Farmers Market in the Pilgrim Church parking lot. For a second helping, see Inside Report, page 3.

First, look inside, says panel on race

Boykin, Abu-Taleb host blunt talk on racism By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

In the wake of the recent Neo-Nazi white supremacist march in Charlottesville, Virginia Cook County Commis-

sioner Richard Boykin (D-Oak Park) and Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb hosted a conversation about race relations at the Oak Park Public Library. The wide-ranging conversation occurred before and with about 75 people Wednesday evening. The recent appearance of swastikas and racial slurs at Pilgrim Congregational Church and swastikas at Oak Park and River Forest High School lent even more

immediacy to the subject that seems to be a perennial issue in Oak Park and beyond. “This is a conversation that needs to happen in our community,” Abu-Taleb said at the start of the discussion “We stand up against intolerance and discrimination in any form.” There were nine panelists including forSee RACE FORUM on page 13

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Boykin on Sun-Times’ list of possible Rahm rivals

In its Aug. 28 print issue, now-humbled political the Chicago Sun-Times listed powerhouse — Cook County some of the most obvious Board President Tony contenders for Chicago Mayor Preckwinkle. Rahm Emanuel’s seat, which Boykin’s voice has is up in 2019. The embattled Spielman’s ear. He’s listed mayor would be up for a third among Spielman’s 13 top term and, according to close “potential rivals” for the Emanuel “advisers,” whom mayor’s office (four other Sun-Times political reporter names, all aldermen, didn’t Fran Spielman spoke to, the RICHARD BOYKIN mayor “knows he’d have a Cook County commissioner quite make the upper tier). devil of a time getting reBoykin is up for re-election elected.” himself in 2019. There’s the city’s homicide rate for “Boykin remains relatively unknown starters, the school funding crisis, the citywide and, like [Chuy] Garcia, might $1.2 billion tax increases, the Laquan have trouble convincing Chicago voters McDonald video … you can go on. So that he has the stuff to confront the can Oak Park resident and 1st District city’s unrelenting financial challenges,” Cook County Commissioner Richard Spielman writes. Boykin, who has been a vocal critic of Michael Romain Emanuel and of another once-mighty-

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A rendering of the new ER proposed for Rush Oak Park Hospital.

New Rush ER to break ground

Likely you noticed the summer demolition of the old nursing school and pool at Rush Oak Park Hospital. What’s next at the corner of Madison Street and Maple Avenue? A much-needed, state-of-the-art emergency department. Groundbreaking for the 20,000-squarefoot ER is set for Friday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Rush Oak Park’s building plans are set to go before the Oak Park Plan Commission this week. Seemingly, they anticipate that the two-story structure will be less controversial than the 18-story Albion Residential project just rejected by the commission. Construction will take just over a year,

with a grand opening planned for late 2018 or early 2019. In the meantime, the current cramped but hardworking ER will be open for business.

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‘Ozark’ star shows Oak Park some love

Talk about degrees of connection. In a cover interview in Michigan Avenue magazine’s recent fall edition, Emmy-, Tony- and Oscar-nominated actress Laura Linney, who looks nothing like 53 (whatever that’s supposed to look like) shouted-out Oak Park more than once.

Laura Linney Linney — who attended Northwestern University her freshman year of college, is married to Hinsdale native Marc Schauer, and stars in the Netflix hit

Laura Lencioni, of Oak Park, (above) displays her entry to the judges at the Oak Park Farmers Market pie bake-off on Sept. 2, while Sandra Clark, of Oak Park, (left) shows off the first-place ribbon she won for her “perfect peach pie,” a family favorite for 50 years. For more photos, visit online at OakPark.com.

Ozark (some of which is set in the Loop) — was asked to talk about her connection to Chicago. Turns out, Schauer’s sister lives here, according to Linney. That would’ve been nice enough if you’re an Oak Parker who’s also a fan of Linney’s. But then, unprovoked, Linney gave this place even more love (even though it came at the expense of a neighbor). “Are there any particular places that you and your family love to go?” the interviewer asked Linney, who had just been extolling the lake effect (her husband’s parents live right off Lake Michigan in Chicago). “Al’s Beef and Johnnie’s in Oak Park,” Linney said. The latter isn’t in Oak Park, but we’ll take it. Johnnie’s probably will, too. No word yet on how Elmwood Park is feeling about the oversight.

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Storytelling with Oba William King

NAMI Family-to-Family

Saturday, Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Lewis Hall, Dominican University: Oba William King, the Poetic Storyteller, presents story, song, and drumming. Open mic 7 to 8 p.m.; King takes the stage at 8:15. All ages. Free. Information: margaretburk@ hotmail.com. 7900 W. Division, River Forest.

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., United Lutheran Church: This free 12-session program is for family members and significant others of adults with mental illness, put on by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI). Learn about brain biology, mental illness facts, medication, problem solving, support and self-care. Register: 708-524-2582 ext. 101, namimetsub. org, 409 Greenfield St., Oak Park.

The Therapy Players

City Places and Open Spaces

Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 p.m., Open Door Theater: An ensemble of improv comedians who are also mental health professionals combine wit with understanding of human nature to bring laughter about this serious line of work. $15. More: opendoortheater.net, 708386-5510. 902 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park.

Sept. 6-13

BIG WEEK

Reception Sunday, Sept. 10, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Main Library: Meet Oak Park artist John Nicholas and view his painting in the Art Gallery. On display for the month of September. More: oppl.org/art. 834 Lake St.

OPRF Garden Club Wednesday, Sept. 13, Noon, Cheney Mansion: Attend a meeting of this 100-year old club beginning with a social hour, then at 1 p.m., hear a talk on floral design basics for fall. Info: gcoprf.org. Questions:

Euclid Square Grand Reopening

Mutt Strut

Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maple Park: Strut your stuff with or without your furry friends at the Animal Care League’s 1.5 mile walk to benefit homeless pets. Post-walk party includes live music, pet contests, food, and awards. Register: animalcareleague.org. Questions: 708-848-8155. 1105 S. Maple, Oak Park.

Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 to 11 a.m., Euclid Square Park: Check out the renovated park, including a new playground, tennis/pickleball courts and walking path. Light refreshments served. 705 W. Filmore, Oak Park.

Intersection: Art + Word

Author Talks History in Fiction and Nonfiction: Books for the Post-Truth Age Saturday, Sept. 9, 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Authors Steve Bellinger and Joseph Rulli talk about historical research. Bellinger wrote the novel “The Chronocar.” Rulli wrote “The Chicago Haymarket Affair.”They will sign their books, which are available for purchase. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Joyce Maynard in Conversation with Jane Hamilton Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: See New York Times best-selling author and journalist Joyce Maynard and hear about her newly published book, “The Best of Us,” a memoir about strength in the midst of loss, when her husband of one year was diagnosed with cancer. Joining her is her friend Jane Hamilton, an Oak Park native and author of seven books. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

“Midlife Maze” Sunday, Sept. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., Meeting Room, River Forest Public Library: Dr. Janis Clark Johnston is a local psychologist and author of “Midlife Maze: A Map to Recovery and Rediscovery After Loss,” in which loss can be looked at as a turning point instead of trauma. Brought in partnership with River Forest Township. Inquire: 708-366-5205. 735 Lathrop.

“The German Cabaret Legacy in Popular Music” Sunday, Sept. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Meet local author William Farina and learn how the stylistic remnants of cabaret music from Weimar-era Germany are all around. Hear music clips and see vintage photos. Books are for sale and the author will sign. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Free Hearing Checks

International Literacy Day

Wednesday, Sept. 13, By Appointment, First Floor Conference Room, Oak Park Township Senior Services: Oak Park and River Forest residents 60+ can have their hearing screened at no charge. Offered in conjunction with Connect Hearing. To schedule: 708-3838060. 130 S. Oak Park Ave.

Friday, Sept. 8, 4 to 6 p.m., Koehneke Community Center, Concordia University: See Spoken Word, experience Giant Word Winder games, meet local authors, learn about literacy services in the area and more. Cosponsored by Chicago Literacy Alliance. Free. Register: bit.ly/ intlitday. 7400 Augusta St., River Forest.

Perennial, Houseplant and Garden Tool Exchange Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oak Park Conservatory: Share your extra home and garden items at the annual fall exchange. Drop off 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pick up is noon to 12:30 p.m. Questions: 708-725-2400. 615 Garfield.

Reception Friday, Sept. 8, 7 to 9 p.m., The Oak Park Art League: An exhibit consisting of two- and three-dimensional art that depict combinations of text or literarybased elements with creative components. Continues through October 6. More: oakparkartleague. org. 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park.

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

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eaded-glass windows with geometric bits of color, an open floor plan sans support beams, a low-pitched roof overhanging a flat, seemingly-low structure — all things most now recognize as characteristically Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie-style design, but in 1900 when he applied these techniques to two homes in Kankakee, they were groundbreaking (in more ways than one). A new documentary, An American Home, tells the story of one of these homes, the B. Harley Bradley House, built for the plow and farm-implement manufacturer and his family, from whom the neighboring town of Bradley gets its name. Producer Tom Desch, of House Painter Media in Chicago, started working on the project in 2014. He researched, wrote, directed and edited the film. A Kankakee County native, the home caught his attention while working on a documentary about marshland near the Kankakee River and the Bradley home, situated on the river, was highlighted as a place to visit. David Bagnall, curator and director of interpretation at the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, as well as an Oak Park resident, provided Desch with some research materials and photos for the production. Bagnall was excited to learn the Bradley House documentary was being made. “It’s seen as one in the first set of prairie houses, along with the Hickox House, the Frank Thomas House in Oak Park and the Willits House in Highland Park, so it is important,” he said. “These are a group of key houses as Wright hits his stride from 1900 to 1901.” The Warren R. Hickox House is next door to the Bradley House in Kankakee, built at the same time for the brother-in-law of B. Harley Bradley. It is currently privately owned. The Bradley House has been open to the public since 2010. To uncover the tale of the Bradley House, as well as Wright’s story, Desch traveled beyond Kankakee, to Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, to Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, and to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park, where the Bradley home was designed by Wright.

“The film is about more than the Bradley House,” Desch said. “It is about the challenges the house faced and the challenges Wright faces in his life too.” The tale of the home has all the elements of a juicy novel. It evolved from being cared for by loving owners to being transformed for business use, including a high-end restaurant. During an economic downturn, it was boarded up and the stables were left to rot. Later, it even became the scene of a crime before new, determined owners rescued and restored the property to its original state. Desch faced his own challenges when it came to editing the film. Rich with interview footage from more than a dozen people, including Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin, and others ranging from previous owners to preservationists to Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation representatives (Taliesin and Taliesin West) to cousins of Wright himself, some hard choices needed to be made when the production first turned out to be 90 minutes long. “We had to trim it down to a broadcast hour,” Desch said. “It was hard to decide what to include. We may use some of it later for a DVD.” But no need to wait for the DVD to see An American Home. A premiere benefit screening will be held at the Lake Theatre in Oak Park on Wednesday, Sept. 20. “After planning an invitation-only showing at Classic Cinemas’ [Paramount Theatre] in Kankakee, they gave the idea to do a showing in Oak Park,” Desch said. “We were thrilled! Willis and Shirley Johnson, owners of the Lake, are giving the night so it can be a benefit.” Proceeds will go to the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust in Oak Park and Wright in Kankakee, which runs the B. Harley Bradley House. Desch will be there to introduce the film. The documentary is also set to air on public television station WYIN on a soon-to-bedetermined date. This station is located in northwest Indiana, but its programming is available in the Chicago area. The PBS station is also submitting An American Home to American Public Television, a distributor of programming to national public television stations, in an attempt to get the documentary shown nationwide.

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Campaigning vs. governing

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t is one thing to campaign against an $80 million investment in your downtown. We’ll see if it proves to be another thing to cast the deciding vote that drives that investment straight out of town. Talking Friday with the three Oak Park village trustees elected in April — Deno Andrews, Simone Boutet and Dan Moroney — elected in notable part on their opposition to the Albion high-rise proposed for Lake and Forest, I had the feeling they were more than a little surprised that a close vote, 5-4 by the Plan Commission, went against Albion and not for it. So rather than potentially railing if Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb and his three purported rubber stamps — Andrea Button-Ott, Jim Taglia and Bob Tucker — pushed Albion through on a close vote at the village board, there is now the possible scenario that all three would have to cast affirmative votes to uphold the Plan Commission’s anticipated antiAlbion recommendation. That’s because it takes a super majority, five votes, to override the Plan Commission or the local zoning board. That’s state law. The trio, sincere all, remain a bit mesmerized by the echo chamber of emails and Facebook which have effectively galvanized Albion opposition. Boutet told me Friday about her emails: “hundreds opposed, a handful in support” on Albion. Andrews is taking note of the opponents’ ability to turn up the flow of anti-Albion emails on a dime. Moroney seems to have begun to absorb the truly distinct difference between campaigning and governing. During the spring election, he told me he campaigned on a theme that it was “Easy to identify a problem. Hard to identify the solution. And hard to get from Point A to Point B.” The opposition response he’s received during the plan commission process, he said, has been “hundreds and hundreds of emails telling us to vote no. But none have sug-

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gested how to get from Point A to Point B. That’s a major flaw in the ‘No’ campaign,” he said. And here’s the money quote: “There are people who want me to join hands with Deno and Simone and say, ‘Albion is dead.’ Well, I’m studying it.” Good for him. Governing is different than campaigning. Being against Albion in March was smart politics as it distinguished the three newcomers from the incumbents. It also played to an active base of anti-development forces who were adept at organizing and turning out voters. Now Moroney has figured out that being against Albion isn’t the same as figuring out what to do with the empty and obsolete retail building at Lake and Forest. It’s “atrocious” and “unacceptable,” he told me. He’s figured out that the ridiculous idea pushed by some of having a taxing body buy the parcel and turning it into a park is nuts. This is prime commercial land in a landlocked downtown. It needs to generate revenue for taxpayers. That, you might remember is the other common theme of the newly elected: Something has to be done about property taxes. They’re too high. We have to bring them down, they said. Now in office for several months, working on a village budget and the options for cutting taxes are revealed to be hard and complicated. That makes kissing off a million dollars in annual property taxes and 300 new and well-heeled tenants a tougher choice than during campaign season. Finally, has anyone else noticed that, at the same time the park district has had some success in running Albion and its tax income into a ditch, they are simultaneously pitching a brand new $45 million community rec center paid for by taxpayers? That is an audacious move.

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Pritzker opens campaign office in Austin

Gubernatorial candidate takes aim at property taxes By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

During the opening of a campaign office in Chicago’s Austin community on Sept. 2, Illinois gubernatorial candidate and billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker — who’s widely considered to be the frontrunner in the Democratic primary race — explained what he said is the key to lower property taxes in already heavily taxed municipalities like Oak Park. He also laid out a range of proposals that he promised to push if elected. The main reason for high property taxes, Pritzker said, was the state’s chronically underfunded public schools. “The biggest challenge is that the state of Illinois only puts up about a quarter of the money for school funding all across the state,” Pritzker said. “So roughly threequarters of that comes from local property taxes. A little, tiny bit comes from the federal government. “In an average state in the country, about half of the money [for public education] comes from the state and half from local property taxes. Illinois has consistently been underfunding its schools.” Pritzker said that, if elected, he’ll support legislation that would require the state to increase its school funding levels as a primary means of alleviating the property tax burden for Illinois residents. The gubernatorial candidate also blasted Gov. Bruce Rauner’s performance, drawing a sharp contrast between their governing philosophies. “Government is not a business. Government is not run like a business. We need a

governor who wakes up every day thinking about investing in people,” Pritzker said. “There are people who have suffered because Bruce Rauner, for 736 days, wouldn’t pass a budget; wouldn’t even introduce a budget,” he added. “You know what’s happened to social services in our state. Agencies have closed, mental health facilities have closed — the things that I’ve cared about my whole life are under siege.” Pritzker was accompanied by his running mate, state Rep. Julianna Stratton (D-5th), who defeated Democrat Kenneth Dunkin last year in a primary race that was widely considered to be a proxy battle between Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, who supported Stratton, and RaunALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer er, who supported Dunkin. During the Sept. 2 cam- OUTREACH: Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker shakes hands with attendees on Saturday, during the paign stop, Pritzker and opening of his campaign office at 5847 W. Chicago Ave. in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Stratton laid out a range of measures they said said. “The people who end up going to jail versal preschool and a public option for the would put the state back on more stable and prison are not the kids who come from state’s healthcare system. footing. Those measures included legaliz- the North Shore. You know it’s a racial is“We have to preserve and expand healthing, and taxing, cannabis — which Pritzker sue. We’ve got to bring equity back; that’s care,” Pritzker said. “We need a public option said could bring in an estimated $350 milwhy we have to legalize marijuana. To me, lion to $700 million in new revenue. … that allows people in the middle class to get Pritzker wrapped the legalization effort criminal justice reform is critical and legal- a cheaper deal on their premiums for healthin a more comprehensive urban agriculture izing marijuana is part of it.” The candidates also proposed implement- care, and those who can’t otherwise afford program that he said would include reforming a small business loan fund for entrepre- those premiums can buy in at a lower cost.” ing the criminal justice system. “We need criminal justice reform,” he

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Local Hurricane Harvey relief efforts largely unsung Businesses, residents in Oak Park area have helped without much fanfare By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

When Amanda Sabatino, owner of Trends, a designer consignment store in Oak Park at 810 North Blvd., was contacted last week by an insurance company seeking retailers who would donate summer clothes and toiletries to Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas, she jumped at the opportunity. But when the truck was full and Sabatino’s task complete, she didn’t want to stop there. “We were just asked to make a donation

from the store, but then I realized that I know a lot more people who can give donations as well,” she said last Friday. “It was a domino effect from there.” Her store has since been inundated with bags of donated items since she decided to make Trends a drop-off center for a few days last week. Over the weekend, she dedicated 5 percent of the store’s sales to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Efforts like Sabatino’s were repeated countless times, most of them hidden from the public, across Oak Park and River Forest. In the hurricane’s aftermath, relief efforts in the area have been decentralized, impromptu, and largely private affairs. Large chain retail stores have held relief efforts facilitated by corporate headquarters. DSW Shoe Warehouse, a national chain with

a location in River Forest, donated $25,000 to relief efforts. And Fleet Feet, 102 N. Marion St., is conducting a shoe drive that has been replicated at dozens of the chain’s stores across the country. Cecilia Boyd, a store employee, said her location alone had collected nearly 170 pairs of donated shoes as of last weekend, with more arriving each day. “We’re sending the shoes out to our stores in San Antonio since we can’t send them directly to Houston,” Boyd said. “From there, we’ll figure out how to get them to the affected areas.” Other local relief efforts have been more personal. Felix Hammer, a second-grader at Holmes School, has a connection to Texas. His family moved from Houston to Oak Park

last December, but his grandparents and most of his family still live in the area, said his mother, Vanessa Hammer. “Felix wanted to do something to help the hurricane and flood victims even though we are now 900 miles away,” Vanessa said. “He was afraid people from here might not be interested in helping, but his dad and I encouraged him to try and see what happens.” Felix setup a GoFundMe account last week with an initial goal of raising $500. In less than a day, his mother said, he’d met his goal and increased the mark to $1,000. As of Sept. 5, Felix has raised nearly $1,800. His mother said he plans to donate all of the money to the American Red Cross. To donate to Felix, visit https://www.gofundme.com/ FelixHoustonHurricaneKidsFund. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Trustees vow to communicate better on North Ave. TIF Final approval slated for early 2018 By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

The River Forest Board of Trustees resolved at their Aug. 21 meeting to better communicate with residents about the planned North Avenue TIF district. Several elected officials, including Trustee Mike Gibbs, acknowledged the recent

Madison Street TIF process was a learning experience and advocated community meetings, mailers and up-front communication to avoid any misperceptions or misunderstandings. The North Avenue TIF could be ready for final approval in February 2018, Village Administrator Eric Palm said. “I think it is important we get accurate information to them as quickly as possible because inaccurate information spreads like wildfire through those buildings, in the hallways, in the elevator, in the park-

ing lots,” Gibbs said. “We fumbled with Madison Street. We could have done better.” Palm said the village will be updating its TIF website and sending letters to all business owners and residents in the zone. An FAQ will be put together and several community meetings, including one at the end of September, are in the works. “One of the criticisms we got from the Madison process was that this was somewhat hoisted upon them and no one had a chance to be educated or react to it,” Palm

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said. Required documents, including the Eligibility Study and Report, the Housing Impact Study, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project, should be presented at the beginning of October. He later added that the village wants to “engage with as many people as possible.” “I think that’s a great idea,” said Trustee Carmela Corsini. “If we learned our lessons from before, I think more communication, more involvement at the forefront of moving into the process is always better. I love the idea of separating business owners from residents; just kind of calming the fears is really what we are trying to do.” “I think fundamentally we didn’t communicate well enough the last time,” Trustee Thomas Cargie said, “so I’m glad to see we are addressing that.” At its June 12 meeting, the board unanimously approved an amendment to a pair of ordinances, adding about 15 residential properties to a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) district along the village’s northern border that began in early 2015. TIFs freeze property assessments at current levels within their boundaries and then earmark any new property tax revenue accrued over the life of the TIF, usually 23 years, for projects within the district such as new construction, streetscaping, or repairing infrastructure. The idea is to jumpstart economic development that would not occur otherwise. TIFs are a common, although sometimes controversial, tool used by municipalities to spur economic development in specific parts of a community. As reported by Wednesday Journal, during the Madison Street TIF process, some residents in the proposed TIF zone advocated for specific language regarding eminent domain — the government’s prerogative to seize private land for public use. That TIF was eventually approved in December 2016, the first TIF in River Forest for several decades.

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Community members celebrate ‘Elijah’s gift’

Elijah Sims would’ve been 18 years old By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Last Thursday evening, at least 30 community members gathered in Scoville Park to celebrate what would have been Elijah Sims’ 18th birthday, but they weren’t bearing gifts. Instead, many who spoke during the roughly hourlong ceremony described themselves as the beneficiaries of Elijah’s gifts to them. Last year, on Aug. 29, Sims was shot in the head while riding his bike from his childhood stomping grounds in his native Austin to Oak Park, where his mother, Sharita Galloway, had moved several years earlier seeking safety for her children. The popular Oak Park and River Forest High School senior’s death sparked a rare moment of collective mourning and prompted some residents to reach out to Galloway — who organized her son’s two-day birthday celebrations to reflect his habit of celebrating his big day over two days. On Aug. 30, Galloway went out with many of the supporters she’d amassed since her son’s death a year ago to the Austin site where he was killed to celebrate his life and to speak out against the violence that caused his death. “We are here to celebrate a birthday,” said Rev. Tom Walsh, pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Chicago. “You wouldn’t be here right now if someway, somehow, Elijah’s life hadn’t touched yours. There’s still some sadness but let’s not lose his spirit. When I look at this button I’m wearing, this is all teeth in this picture, right?” “He loved them teeth,” said Galloway, laughing. Amy Renzulli, the owner and managing director of School of Rock Oak Park, said that when she heard about Sims’ death, she cried even though she didn’t know Sims personally. She thought about her two sons, whose birthdays are around the same time of year as Sims’. Renzulli said that she went to the vigil held days after his death and saw Galloway (“I couldn’t imagine how her legs were holding up”). Days later, in a show of support, Renzulli reached out to Galloway on Facebook.

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KEEPING HIM ALIVE: Sharita Galloway, left, of Oak Park, and Camille Lily, state representative for the 78th District, admire a memorial for Galloway’s son, Elijah Sims, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, during a remembrance celebration and barbecue for him at the corner of Lotus Avenue and Quincy Street in Austin. “I wanted Sharita to know that she’s part of a community that cares about her and loves her,” Renzulli said, adding that she and Galloway have been friends ever since. “I really enjoy her company and her smile. I think Elijah gave me a new friend and a higher purpose — to do as much as I can to show compassion and to make this world a better place. I think that’s Elijah’s gift.” State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (8th) shared an experience

related to Sims’ death that was similar to Renzulli’s. “God has a purpose in what he does and because of Elijah’s death, I have met so many wonderful people,” Lilly said. “You’d think I would’ve met them before Elijah passed, but because a life is in heaven now, I now have some of the best friends on earth. So, I thank Elijah for that.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Oak Park woman places in national business contest Entrepreneur Regina Thomas Dillard won a portion of a $15K pot By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

While Regina Thomas Dillard, an entrepreneur who lives in Oak Park, was recently developing her newest business project — a subscription-based website designed to provide information about, and sell numerous services and products on, health and wellness — she got a bit of encouragement from across the country. Dillard was recently one of 10 small business owners and nonprofit leaders who [in August] won a portion of a $15,000 Giveaway by La Detra White, a well-known marketing consultant based in Atlanta.

Dillard said that at least 200 candidates from across the country pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges either in person or through video messages. The judges then selected the 10 winners. When she was considering entering the contest, “there were some fears and doubts,” Dillard wrote in an Aug. 21 Facebook post. “The internal critics came to the surface and whispered, ‘You may not be ready’ and ‘Stay in your safe space.’ After advancing to the Finalist Phase, I was thrilled! I decided to persevere even in the face of fear. I took a chance and flew to Atlanta to present my business live and in person.” During a recent phone interview, Dillard — who owns Inner + Sanctum Wellness, a health and wellness company — described her winning business idea. “I’m developing Living Body 360, which is a website that will have tutorial videos and other informative features that will

offer support for people who are seeking to improve their mind, body and soul,” she said. “I’ll also advertise a detox product line, along with other supplementary products.” Dillard said that the site is currently in the development phase and could go live in November. The site, she said, is just one of her many entrepreneurial focuses. She plans to launch a healthy foods recipe book by Christmas and currently works with various farming communities in the Midwest, helping them develop farmers’ markets. “I also teach on-site in gardens located in urban communities. I teach classes at the Perry Market District [an urban gardening community in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood],” she said. “I share recipes to support a healthy lifestyle. We focus on three top diseases that affect us — heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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New school-funding law could impact taxes

Property taxes could be lowered by referendum By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

A referendum to lower taxes. That would be a switch. But it could happen in River Forest Elementary School District 90 and possibly in Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 now that a new state funding formula for state aid to schools has been signed into law. One provision of the law, which was passed by the General Assembly last week and quickly signed by Governor Bruce Rauner, allows for 10 percent of registered voters in well-funded school districts to put a referendum question on the ballot to lower property taxes that go to schools. The new law, which is designed to funnel more state aid to poorer districts, establishes a complicated new formula based on a double-digit number of factors, including enrollment, the number of low-income students, and the number of non-native English-speaking students, among others to determine what the state considers a baseline level of adequate funding for each school district in Illinois. In any district that is funded at more than

110 percent of the adequacy target, voters can petition to have a referendum seeking to lower taxes to no less than 110 percent of adequacy. According to figures from last year circulating in an unofficial draft sent out to school superintendents, D90 is funded at 142 percent of adequacy and D200 is funded at 117 percent of adequacy. Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is funded at 97 percent of adequacy. Officials from D200 and D90 are reluctant to say if they are concerned about the possibility of petition drives in their districts, noting that they are waiting for current figures and details about the new law from the state. “We don’t know yet until we know what our numbers are,” said Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, superintendent of D200. Dawne Simmons, communications and community outreach coordinator for D90 agreed it was too early to comment about the possibility of a referendum. “We just don’t know enough yet,” Simmons said. “We don’t have enough detail; we don’t know how it’s going to be enacted so we can’t respond to that.” Simmons did say that D90 supports the new school-funding law, which will allow state aid to be sent to local school districts after checks were held up in August because funds could not be distributed until an ev-

idence-based funding formula was adopted. “We’re pleased and happy that the education funding crisis has finally been resolved,” Simmons said. “We applaud the hard work and diligent effort by everyone in the General Assembly as well as the leadership that was provided to reach this compromise.” Under the new law, the state will increase state aid to school districts by $350 million this year. That aid will be distributed according to the new funding formula, which will direct more of that money to poorer school districts. However, the law guarantees that no school district will receive less state aid than it received last year. Bob Spatz, a member of the D97 Board of Education, and a former leader of the EDRED coalition that pushed for a new funding formula, said he expects D97 to receive about $180,000 more from the state this year than it got last year. “It is a positive for District 97 over what we had been projecting,” Spatz said. “A lot will hinge on the continued level of new funding that goes to education. The formula is only half of the solution. If you don’t put more money into it, it doesn’t really change anything.” State Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) said the new law is a landmark accomplishment.

“I feel very good about the underlying education funding reform bill,” Harmon said. “It is a transformative moment in Illinois. It’s something people have been working on for literally 50 years. I’m delighted we were able to get that done this year.” The compromise came about when a limited tax credit for donations to private school scholarship funds was added at the last minute. Democrats had tried and failed to override Rauner’s veto of a previous bill that changed the school-funding formula without the tax credit provision. The Senate overrode Rauner’s veto, but an override attempt in the House fell short. “It was politically difficult, but it was also a very small piece of a much larger and more important bill,” said Harmon. The tax credits are limited to a total of $75 million. “It’s typical of the governor’s negotiating style to take hostages and demand things, but on balance it certainly wasn’t enough to reject the most significant education funding reform law in my time in Springfield and generations before that.” Harmon is not sure how the tax credit program will be implemented. “It’s going to be a relatively small program,” he said. “No one knows how it will work. I’m really skeptical that they’ll be able to put this together in any sort of a seamless fashion.”

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West Cook YMCA, Loyola launch childhood obesity program Healthy Weight and Your Child will start offering sessions later this month By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

This month, the Oak Park-based West Cook YMCA and Loyola Medicine will launch a pilot program designed to tackle childhood obesity in the western suburbs, including Oak Park and River Forest. The program, called Healthy Weight and Your Child, will serve children, ages 7 to 13, and their families by offering 25 sessions starting later this month at the West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion St., and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park. On its website, the West Cook YMCA describes Healthy Weight and Your Child as an “evidencebased weight management program to reclaim your family’s health through healthier eating habits and an active lifestyle.” The in-person sessions — which will be two hours each and include groups of eight to 15 young people and their parents/guardians — will feature a grocery store tour, along with consultation on a range of topics, including portion control, food labels and physical activity, according to a joint statement released by the YMCA and Loyola. Eligible children must have a body mass index “greater than or equal to the 95th percentile,” get a doctor’s approval to participate and bring along a parent or guardian for each session. “The prevalence of pediatric obesity is alarming,” said Mary Crisostomo, APN, a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical director of Loyola’s pediatric weight management program, in the joint statement. “We applaud the West Cook YMCA for offering this important opportunity for families to get healthy together and maintain their improved health through wonderful YMCA programming,” she said. “This partnership is another way the community and healthcare providers can proactively advocate for our children to live long, happy,

healthy lives.” The sessions will take place at the West Cook YMCA and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, with the former hosting sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting in late September and the latter hosting sessions starting Sept. 19 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. According to the American Heart Association, one in three juveniles in the United States is overweight or obese, with the rate

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Oak Park Brewing Company ‘out,’ then in

Local brewer takes to social media in run-up to Oaktoberfest By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

They were out and then they were in. Oak Park Brewing Company announced, Aug. 29 around 11 a.m., in a Facebook post that they had been barred from participating in this year’s Oaktoberfest by the event’s organizer, Downtown Oak Park. Oak Park Brewing Company was “livid,” according to the post. They’d participated in last year’s event, and, according to the post, very much enjoyed it. “Apparently, Downtown Oak Park feels that the community would be best served by letting a large beer distributor dictate who can and cannot pour there, and since we are not one of their brands, we have been left out,” the post from the company’s Facebook page read. The post encouraged Oak Parkers to contact Downtown Oak Park, the event’s organizer, and “let them know how inappropriate it is for a self-styled organization of local businesses to freeze out a local business in favor of a big beer distributor.” About five hours later, around 4 p.m., the same Facebook post was updated and said Oak Park Brewery would, in fact, participate. In another subsequent Facebook post, Jim Cozzens, a partner at Oak Park Brewing Company, offered an apology. “I would like to issue an apology to the staff of Downtown Oak Park for the way I treated them in yesterday’s post. While we have worked everything out amicably with them now, I was certainly over-aggressive with my language yesterday towards their organization which is comprised of a staff of two very over-worked and under-appreci-

ated individuals,” Cozzens wrote. “While I never intended to ruin their day with my post, things got out of hand very quickly, and it is a very good reminder to me and to all of us of the power of social media. We should all think more, be slower to anger, and quicker to forgive, myself especially.” In an Aug. 30 phone call, Shannon Williams, Downtown Oak Park’s marketing director, called the whole situation a “misunderstanding” and confirmed Oak Park Brewing Company would be participating. “It simply was that,” Williams said. “We never wanted to exclude him. Basically, it’s a misunderstanding.” She explained last year’s event was the first to allow a “local brew tent,” which included Oak Park Brewery. This year, Williams said, Downtown Oak Park decided to “stick with our one distributor,” McCookbased Burke Beverage Inc. Williams said Burke carries several local brews, including Kinslahger Brewing Company and Wild Onion Tied House. A call to Kyle Entler, a Burke spokesperson, was not returned by press time. Williams said they’d worked out an agreement with Burke to serve Oak Park Brewing Company beers at the event. Oak Park Brewing Company is the only non-Burke beverage business participating, Williams said. The event will feature live music, food, activities and local craft brews on Lake Street, between Marion Street and Forest Avenue. The 2017 event is set for Sept. 15 and 16. As of Sept. 1, none of Oak Park Brewing Company beers were listed on the event’s website, alongside other brews, including Wild Onion and Kinslahger, to be featured at the festival.

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RACE FORUM

Bringing people together from page 1 mer white supremacist Christian Picciolini who now works to wean white supremacists and Neo Nazis from their views. In 2009, he cofounded the group Life After Hate. The panel was moderated by Dan Haley, publisher and editor of Wednesday Journal. Picciolini said that many young people join hate groups to fill voids in their own personal lives. “We’re living in a period of time where young people are hopeless,” Picciolini said. “The reason people join these groups is because they were marginalized. These are people who were broken. There was a void in their lives that was not fulfilled. ... Show me someone without hope and I’ll show you someone who picks up a gun, joins a gang, or takes a plane to Syria.” Picciolini and Abu-Taleb also blamed President Donald Trump for encouraging a divisive atmosphere and promoting hateful ideas. “We have a president today who uses any opportunity to divide us,” Abu-Taleb said. Panelists agreed that social media helps spread the ideas of hate groups and is used as an organizing tool. “Social media is now the platform to recruit people,” Picciolini said. Alison Slovin of the Simon Wiesenthal Center said that while courts have ruled that hate speech that does not imminently incite violence is protected by the First Amendment, the Simon Wiesenthal Center has worked with major social media companies to limit the reach of hate groups on social media sites. “We need to teach people how to shut this down on the Internet,” Slovin said “We must

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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: Panelists discuss race during a forum at the Oak Park Public Library on Aug. 30. teach people what is intolerant.” Slovin said that hate goes beyond racial issues. “It’s not just a black and white issue,” Slovin said. “We’ve seen a lot of anti-Semitism.” Max Weiss, the rabbi at Oak Park Temple, said that white people must acknowledge the racism and prejudice within them. “The problem with racism isn’t the Nazis,” Weiss said. “The problem is me. What we really need to focus on is reconstruction of the heart.” Boykin turned the discussion to the rela-

tionship between predominantly white Oak Park and mostly black Austin. “There is an imaginary wall between Oak Park and Austin that keeps us divided,” Boykin said. “It’s in our own best interest to see how we can work together.” Boykin talked about the persistence of institutional racism and the high unemployment rate among blacks in Cook County. “All of us want the same thing basically,” Boykin said. “We all want an opportunity to succeed.” Rob Breymaier, the director of the Oak

Park Regional Housing Center, perhaps unsurprisingly given his job, pointed to housing segregation as a problem that must be solved to improve race relations. “So long as there is segregation in housing there will be segregation everywhere,” Breymaier said quoting Martin Luther King Jr. Several panelists said that people must meet with and talk to people unlike themselves. “We need some really candid face to face conversations,” said Mikal Rasheed, professor of social work at Loyola University. Slovin agreed. “Invite somebody out of your comfort level into your home,” Slovin said. “Break bread together.” Picciolini also said that person-to-person communication is vital. “Hatred is born of ignorance,” Picciolini said. State Rep Camille Lilly, who grew up in Oak Park and has worked in Austin, said that the root of the problem is lack of education and a lack of communication. “Austin and Oak Park, we don’t really know each other well and we don’t listen well,” Lilly said. Lilly said that diversity should be celebrated and that people need to deal with their own racism. “All of us have some kind of problem when it comes to racism,” Lilly said. The forum ended with the audience and panel holding hands as Bishop Derrick Fitzpatrick of the Stone Temple Missionary Baptist Church, which is located on the West Side of Chicago, led a prayer. “I thought the meeting was great,” said Oak Park resident Linda Valentine. “The panel was excellent. Everyone had good suggestions and so the thing is sustainability. Are we going to be able to keep something like this going for a long time?”

Ugandan expats follow refugee crisis back home By TOM HOLMES

Contributing Reporter

Twenty-five people born in Uganda gathered at the Oak Park home of Charles and Elizabeth Chadri for the annual general meeting of a small nonprofit called “Nile Care,” the goal of which, according to its website, is partly to “eradicate poverty in the West Nile region of Uganda” by supporting “girl child education.” In the midst of committee reports, budget discussions and consuming platefuls of goat, chippati, ugali, matoke and mandazi, the conversation drifted to the refugee situation in their homeland. A headline in the April 3 issue of The Guardian declared, “Uganda at breaking point as Bidi Bidi becomes world’s largest refugee camp.” Many of Nile Care members lamented that so many Americans aren’t even aware that over 1 million refugees from the violence in South Sudan are living in Uganda,

which is located in the center of Africa, about the size of the state of Oregon and home of an estimated 32 million people. The country has one of the world’s most compassionate refugee policies. Charles Chadri is especially sensitive to the issue because he himself was a refugee in 1979, fleeing to Kenya to escape the violence in Uganda that followed the deposing of Idi Amin and his reign of terror. When he returned to Uganda last summer, he saw things and heard stories that warmed his heart and also depressed him. What made him feel good is the way Uganda has welcomed refugees from its neighbor to the north. Vukoni Lup-Lasaga, who himself fled to Congo as a refugee when he was just 13, explained why Uganda has earned this welcoming reputation. To begin with, he said, many of the refugees are family and friends because the border between Sudan and Uganda, which was

drawn by the British, arbitrarily separated people who spoke the same language, traded with each other and had intermarried for centuries. The village where his mother and stepfather live, Oruba-Ramoginu is just a short drive on the dirt road that leads from their home to the border with South Sudan. “When I went home in January,” said the U. of I. doctoral student, “I saw South Sudanese streaming across the border. People are reluctant to leave their homes, and often flee to a relative or friend a short distance from their home at first. But after being internally displaced maybe three times, it gets to be too much and they are willing to cross the border to another country where at least they can be assured a degree of safety.” His parents’ home became one of many that Vukoni called a “first port of call.” People on both sides of the border already know each other because of family ties or trading relationships or a handsome boy is attracted

to a beautiful girl on the other side. Because the border is very porous, he said, people go back and forth freely. So when a family makes the decision to leave South Sudan, they already have a network in place. A neighbor will say, “When you get to Oruba-Ramoginu, go to such and such a house and they will give you a meal and a place to sleep.” That’s before they even get to a refugee distribution center, Vukoni explained. He pointed to the fact that many Ugandans had themselves been refugees from violence in Uganda and been welcomed as refugees by people in Sudan. “Culturally,” he said, “you feel obligated to help relatives, friends and even strangers who are fleeing war because we were once refugees and they assisted us, so there is a sense of reciprocity. “Somehow you find the means to do it,” he added. “Much of this is invisible to the international press.”

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Macbooks and a shotgun bonus in burglary

Someone took a silver Apple Macbook Air laptop, a 12-gauge Browning shotgun, and jewelry from a home on the 800 block of South Oak Park Avenue. The break-in happened on Aug. 28 between 3 and 10 p.m. Total loss is estimated to be $4,000. Entry was gained through a rear first-floor window. ■ Someone took a silver Apple Macbook Pro computer and silver Apple iPad tablet from a home on the 300 block of East Avenue on Aug. 26 around 11:30 p.m. The home’s backdoor, according to police, was open at the time of the burglary. Total loss is estimated at $3,400. ■ Someone took a MacBook Pro laptop from a business on the 100 block of South Oak Park Avenue sometime between 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 27 and 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 28. Total loss is estimated to be $1,600.

Aggravated vehicular hijacking

A 20-something man stole a 2016 BMW X3 on the 700 block of South Elmwood Avenue, Aug. 26 around 7 a.m. The man, according to police, approached the car, which had two passengers inside. He reportedly flashed a hand gun and said, “Get out of the car,” followed by “do you have any money?” The passengers got out; the perpetrator then got in and drove off. No injuries were reported. The BMW was reportedly found by Chicago police on Aug. 28 around 9 a.m. on the 4800 block of South Federal Street in Chicago.

Criminal damage to property Someone used a BB gun to shatter the rear window of a 2007 gray Nissan Altima on the 600 block of Lake Street between Aug. 15 and

21. Estimated cost of repairs is about $287.

Car burglary Someone broke the front passenger window of a parked gray 2016 Honda and stole a Garmin GPS device, and a bag containing cleaning supplies. Total loss is estimated at $300. The incident occurred between 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 6 a.m. on Aug 25.

Theft ■ A 29-year-old Chicago woman was arrested on Aug. 25 around 6 p.m. for theft at Walgreens, 811 Madison St. ■ Oak Park police arrested a 48-year-old Chicago man for theft on the 600 block of Maple Avenue around 3 p.m. on Aug. 26. The man was picked up on the 500 block of Ma-

ple Avenue. ■ Someone took two Trek bikes from a bike rack on the 800 block of South Boulevard between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 28. Total loss is estimated at $200.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.

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Readjusting after two years in Kyrgyzstan

During Peace Corps stint, Leah Cozzi taught English By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Leah Cozzi returned in July from teaching English with the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan, a place most people have never heard of. During her two-year stint, she, and everyone she lived and worked with, learned something. How did a 22-year-old Forest Parker end up in a small town named Ming Bulak in a country the size of Nebraska, which is bordered by China and three equally unfamiliar countries called Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Cozzi developed her love of languages from her parents while being homeschooled in Forest Park. After graduating from Oak Park and River Forest High School, she enrolled as an international affairs major at George Washington University. Because her focus was the Middle East, she tried to learn Arabic but realized that to learn it well, she had to be immersed in a situation where she was forced to use it every day. She got a full dose by spending her junior year of college (2012-2013) in Egypt. On returning to George Washington in 2013, she applied to volunteer in the Peace Corps. She was assigned to Kyrgyzstan and, in April of 2015, left her home and family in the U.S. for what would be her new home and family in a central Asian country that few people even know how to spell. The Peace Corps doesn’t just plop you down in your new situation. Her first three months were spent in intensive language study. “Speaking Kyrgyz,” she explained, “goes a long way toward integrating into the com-

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HOST FAMILY: Parents Kuttubek and Venera, grandmother, and sisters Ayana and Aidana with Peace Corps volunteer Leah Cozzi (second from right). munity. Being an American, they expect that you will not have made the effort to learn their language. Learning Kyrgyz shows that you made the effort and are invested in their culture. I would have ladies saying, ‘Oh, what a good girl. She speaks Kyrgyz.” She stayed with a farming family, which raised beans and apples. “People’s livelihoods were often based on their crops,” Cozzi said, “so the autumn harvest is when people would get the bulk of their money to get them through the winter. You’ll often see a lot of weddings in September and October because that is when everyone is flush with cash. Last year, I didn’t see some of my students till November because they were helping their families with the potato harvest.” Her host mom had been an English teacher, and she was working in a store. “I have three host siblings,” Cozzi said, two sisters

and a brother, an indication of how close they became. The home was comfortable although she had to use an outhouse. They did have running water and electricity though. Cozzi did not give high marks to Kyrgyz cuisine, a bland combination of mutton, onions, yogurt and potatoes. In the summer, apples and apricots supplemented that diet and were a welcome change. A highlight was when sweet potatoes from China became available in the local store. The Peace Corps sets up each volunteer with a “counterpart,” someone who acts as a professional partner. “My counterpart, Mirgul, is a young English teacher with whom I taught every day,” said Cozzi. She found a lot of interest among young people in going to America. The U.S. government has a program called FLEX through

which students from Kyrgyzstan and neighboring countries can study in America for a year. The American embassy in Kyrgyzstan also runs a program in which English teachers can learn about methodology and get teaching practicum experience. Cozzi took note of the cultural differences. Americans tend to compartmentalize different areas of their lives. They keep family separate from work and work from religion. In small town Kyrgyzstan, she said, they tend to overlap. The focus on relationships also affected the way she evaluated what she was doing as a Peace Corps volunteer. “Over time my definition of ‘results’ changed,” she said. “At first I focused more on my students’ and counterpart’s English proficiency. That was how I gauged my work and the results of my time. Soon I realized that the majority of my actual work took place outside of that context.” Kyrgyz people are more social than Americans, she said, in terms of personal space. “Americans like their personal space and their personal time,” she said, “and that’s not always something you can retain. That can be a challenge, but learning to relinquish that brings you out of yourself and makes you more aware of others.” Cozzi learned the importance of both flexibility and good humor when things don’t go the way she planned them. She and her counterpart planned a great lesson, only to discover when they entered the classroom that the chalk was all gone. Making up a lesson on the fly, her counterpart came up with a game involving English. “Those are the lessons that stand out to me now,” Cozzi said, “because the vocabulary that we practiced during that game is what they remembered and the students asked to do the game again.”

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Village board to vote in October from page 1 The narrow rejection of the $80 million, 18-story apartment and retail project puts each village trustee and Mayor Anan AbuTaleb on the spot in ultimately declaring their vote. The three trustees elected in April — Deno Andrews, Simone Boutet and Dan Moroney — each campaigned in part against the Albion proposal. But in separate interviews, Sept. 1, each said they were withholding judgment until they had read and considered the Plan Commission recommendation. “It’s no mystery what I thought of the proposal,” said Andrews, “but nothing is a slam dunk for me. The project has changed since I ran. And I wear a different hat now. I have to consider all the facts.” Moroney expressed surprise at the commission vote, saying he has watched most of the six commission meetings on cable TV. He made plain that the building currently on the northwest corner of Lake and Forest, a vacant two-story retail building, is “an atrocious gateway to the Wright district and downtown Oak Park. It is completely inadequate.” Moroney also was critical of Albion detractors, some of whom have suggested the site be turned into a public park. He said he wants to explore what might

be in the middle between Albion’s 18 stories and a park, noting that John Lynch, executive director of the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation, has told him it is either Albion or nothing. “I’m curious if that is a true claim. A lot of my vote will depend on that. No development will ever be perfect.” Moroney, like trustees Andrews and Boutet, said he has been swamped with antiAlbion emails from residents. “I said in the campaign that it is easy to identify a problem, harder to identify the solution and even harder to get from Point A to Point B. I’ve had hundreds and hundreds of emails telling us to vote no. But none have suggested how to get from Point A to Point B. That is a major flaw of the ‘No’ campaign.” Boutet said she would wait to see the Plan Commission recommendation. “I have a duty to read what they say,” she said, noting both the number of people opposed to the project as well as the close vote at the commission. Abu-Taleb, interviewed Sept. 4, praised the Plan Commission. “The work they did, the questions, weighing the benefits and all the stakeholders,” he said, they have served the village well. I’m really grateful for their work.” Abu-Taleb, a strong proponent of the Albion project and economic development in Oak Park generally, called this “an ongoing process with the decision at the village board. I feel obligated, if the process is going to have integrity, to reserve my comments

until it comes to the board. The village board has to have our own debate.” But he reiterated his arguments that economic development is critical to the village’s vitality and to allow some chance to mitigate rising taxes. The Aug. 29 meeting marked the sixth time the commission has met to discuss the Albion development. Again, as at those previous meetings, the proposal attracted opposition from some residents and commissioners concerned about the building’s impact on Austin Gardens, which sits just north of the site, and its design, which some, including a few commission members, said did not mesh well with the neighborhood. “We’re disappointed in the Plan Commission’s vote, but we continue to believe our project is the best use for the site and will move Oak Park forward,” Andrew Yule, vice president of development at Albion Residential, wrote in a statement to Wednesday Journal. “We appreciated the opportunity to present facts and data during several Plan Commission meetings as well as a public process to respond in good faith to concerns and suggestions.” Yule added Albion’s proposed development had the support of “the Economic Development Corporation, the Business and Civic Council, Downtown Oak Park and other business districts, business owners, residents, and neighbors.” Yule, at the Aug. 29 meeting, stressed Albion has worked well and kept open communication with village staff, pointed

to the recently opened Vantage building as evidence that there is demand for new housing in “transit-oriented” places like Oak Park and said Albion has not asked for any financial assistance from the village. Mark Burkland, attorney for the Park District of Oak Park, voiced his opposition to the development, questioning the shade study conducted by Albion. There were other issues voiced, too. Plan Commissioner Lawrence Brozek, at the Aug. 29 meeting, asked if some of the building’s amenities, like its fitness room, as well as mechanical and electrical components and parking spaces, could be moved to the basement, in an effort to reduce the height of the building. Commission Chair David Mann also suggested reducing the building’s height by four stories. Albion President Jason Koehn added that the building hasn’t “gotten any less expensive during the process,” noting that Albion couldn’t lose any more of the rentable space from the existing proposal. “Based on all that I’ve heard and seen here, I appreciate the design,” Mann said. “I think it’s gotten a lot better. I just think this is in the wrong place.” Commissioners Douglas Gilbert, David Mann, Greg Marsey, Jeremy Burton and JoBeth Halpin voted against the proposal. Commissioners Glenn Brewer, Paul May, Kristin Nordman and Lawrence Brozek voted in favor.

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Local Realtors provide insights on marketing unique, historic homes By LACEY SIKORA

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few weeks ago, The New York Times’ Real Estate section told us “How to sell a Frank Lloyd Wright house.” We couldn’t help but notice that not one of the homes mentioned in the article was in Wrights’ longtime home of Oak Park, in River Forest, or even the state of Illinois. Sure, Frank got around, but he was based in Oak Park for 20 years, and efforts by the Frank Lloyd Wight Trust, which owns his historic Oak Park home and studio wrote the book on Wright preservation, and has served as a beacon for the preservation of many of

Wright’s designs throughout the country. While the Times article touched on the Midwest, covering homes in Ohio and Michigan, and hit the east and west coasts with Wright homes in Los Angeles, New Jersey and Virginia, nary a mention was made of the village of Oak Park, home to the world’s largest collection of Wright-designed homes and buildings. Call us biased, but with 25 existing Wright-designed structures in Oak Park and another handful in River Forest, we think our neighborhood real estate professionals are uniquely suited to comment on just what it takes to sell a Frank Lloyd Wright house. The New York Times didn’t ask, but we did. Some local realtors and a peek at a few recent sales provides some insight into this niche of the market.

Wright in River Forest River Forest native Pamela Linn, Senior vice president of sales for Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, is especially qualified to comment on selling a Wright home. Not only did the real estate agent sell two Wright homes in the past year, but one of them was her childhood home. Growing up in the J. Kibben Ingalls house led to a lifelong love and understanding of Wright’s designs that she finds helpful in marketing his homes. For Linn, the tour buses driving past her family’s home on Keystone Avenue were the first clue that her See WRIGHT on page 19

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William E. Martin House (1902) in Oak Park, and (below) the Winslow House (1893-94) in River Forest.

WRIGHT

a current owner or a former owner, you will always be part of a special group of people.” Linn also recently represented the buyer and seller of Wright’s Winslow House in River Forest. Originally listed at $2.4 million in 2013, the home’s new owners paid $1,375,000 in December 2016 for the 5,036-square-foot home on Auvergne Place. Built in 1894, the Winslow Home had been in the family of former WGN-Ch.9 General Manager Peter Walker for 57 years.

Something special from page 17 house was not a normal house. But even before then, she knew that Wright was something special. Her parents, John and Betty Tilton, rented Wright’s Beachy House on Forest Avenue in Oak Park prior to purchasing the Ingalls House in River Forest in 1976. She recalls the lessons started early. “My walk to school every day included seeing several Wright homes, including the Heurtley House, Hills House, Moore House and more, and of course the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio,” Linn said. “My parents exposed my sister Dawn and me to the world of Frank Lloyd Wright at a very young age. I learned to identify the style of Wright at an early age and loved the Prairie Style homes we lived in.” John Tilton, an architect, added onto the 1909-designed Ingalls house in 1980, with a sensitive addition off the back of the house. While not visible from the street, the new addition included a large open kitchen and family room, half bath and deck as well as an expansion on the second floor. Linn cites her father’s meticulous attention to the details such as art glass and horizontal lines for creating a seamless expansion of the home.

Wright in Oak Park

When her parents decided to downsize in 2015, they called on their daughter to help them sell the house. Linn says that when listing a Wright house, she takes a different approach to marketing. In addition to contacting the media and throwing invitation-only parties for brokers and potential buyers, she puts together aerial shots of the home using drones, and sets the video to music, creating a keepsake for both the sellers and the future buyers. Mindful of the fact that potential buyers are not limited to the Chicago area, she also

lists the home on Wright on the Market, a source for listing available Wright homes. After initially listing the home for a little more than $1.3 million in March 2015, Linn found the right buyers for her parents’ house, which closed for $820,000, in August. She acknowledges that it can take longer to sell a Wright house than a house without the famous architectural pedigree. “One factor is that living in a Wright House, house, you become part of the history of the house, and at times, it can be hard to let go of that,” Linn said. “I feel that whether you are

On the other side of Harlem Avenue, Gagliardo Real Estate Associates’ Greer Haseman has been the sellers’ agent for two recent Wright sales in Oak Park. In 2016, she sold the Oscar Balch House at 611 N. Kenilworth Ave. for $1,126,800 after less than 30 days on the market. And, in August, she attended the closing of the Laura Gale House on Elizabeth Court, which was under contract within a few weeks of hitting the market in May. Haseman agrees that selling a Wright house takes a different approach than selling another historic home in the area. “It’s a much different marketing strategy, because it’s a much different buyer that you’re appealing to,” Haseman said. “Your demographic is different, because you are really looking for a stewardship. It’s like purchasing a living legacy.” See WRIGHT on page 20

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(Top)Robert P. Parker House (1892), (Bottom) Laura Gale House (1909) on Elizabeth Court. Both are in Oak Park.

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With the Laura Gale House, Haseman worked with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust to coordinate her marketing push with this year’s Wright Plus housewalk. “We were a part of the 100th anniversary of Wright’s birth tour,” Haseman said. “The buyer actually laid eyes on the house for the first time during the tour, and we had another potential buyer from out of state who also saw the house for the first time the day of the walk.” Noting that it adds cachet to a home when a potential buyer sees hundreds of people waiting in line to see a house, Haseman admits that the house almost sold itself. She says that Elizabeth Court is one of her favorite streets in Oak Park and that Wright seemed to situate the house perfectly on the

winding road in a way that set off its Prairie school lines. The property sold for $952,000 after a previous sale in April 2010 for $975,000. Haseman said that buyers of Wright houses tend to know exactly what they are getting. “As with any property, most buyers do their due diligence,” Haseman said. “Buyers of Wright houses tend to have a highly refined appreciation for architecture and history.” Gloor Real Estate agent Laura Talaske sold her own Wright home, the William E. Martin House at 636 N. East Ave. in Oak Park in 2011and said that there is a fine line to balance between buying history and buying a house. “Although we as owners feel the homes are works of art, that doesn’t sell the house,” Talaske said. “Buyers and appraisers still look at them as bed/bath counts and square footage numbers, so the pricing has to be appropriate. It’s a tough relationship.”

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RIVER FOREST HOMES BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. .........................................................$2,449,000 SPECTACULARLY UPDATED American Federalist Home. Tremendously restored and improved by the designer/owner. Benefits include 5 BRs, 4 full + 2 half baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Library/Office and private Family Room with large-scale windows overlooking backyard. ...........................................$1,895,000 PRICE REDUCED! PREPARE TO BE IMPRESSED with this STUNNING 5 bedroom brick home that was renovated from top to bottom in 2010. This home offers endless amounts of quality upgrades. Exceptional lower level like none you have ever seen. New 2 level brick and stucco heated garage................$1,595,000 EXPERT DESIGN RENOVATION! The very best in contemporary design, finishes and mechanicals alongside exquisitely restored leaded glass doors and gleaming hardwoods create the ideal blend of old and new. Massive rooms and high end craftsmanship throughout. Oversized lot. ...............................$1,550,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage. ....................................$629,900

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INVITING TWO STORY three BR on corner lot designed in 1921 by renowned architect Lyman Allison. Classic home has retained all its original charm including natural wdwork and stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax. ...........$425,000

VINTAGE BRICK TWO FLAT on large lot with third floor addition. Front and rear deck on second floor; balcony on third. Third floor features wood floors and front rear staircases, wood-burning fireplace, master bedroom suite, and third bath. Parking for four cars. .................$454,999

CLASSIC TUDOR offers the charm and elegance you’ve come to expect in River Forest. A beautiful brick and stone exterior and timeless interior with natural woodwork in this vintage home. Kitchen overlooks large backyard. Two fireplaces, dry basement. Two car garage. .................................................. $574,900 LOVELY, WELL CARED FOR VICTORIAN offers three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and classic Victorian details throughout. All brand new - wood floors, carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. The large, deep back yard is fully fenced .....................................................$499,000

GORGEOUS HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath brick colonial sits on a majestic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Spacious living room, sun room or home office, expansive dining room, family room and a true chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area............................................................ $674,900 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping. .....................................................................$595,000 THREE CAR GARAGE PARKING a bonus in this three BR, two BA brick Georgian home. Many recent improvements to this well maintained, move-in condition home. Updated kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. First FL fam rm with fireplace. Heating & Central air. .....................................................$499,000 EXQUISITE BRICK BUNGALOW beautifully maintained w/ hardwood floors, natural oak woodwork, stained glass, coved moldings, brick fireplace with built in bookcases. Large deck with view of the professionally landscaped yard, side drive leads to 2 car brick garage. ..................................................................$425,000

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! .....................................$2,000,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above. ...................................$1,750,000

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FOREST PARK HOMES METICUOLOUSLY MAINTAINED new construction with open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. Four generously sized bedrooms. Open basement ready to finish. Just move in!!........................................... $474,000 WONDERFUL UPDATED HOME with all the amenities. This 3BR, 3BA home boasts a large foyer, hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork and high ceilings throughout. Eat-in kitchen, beautiful LR, DR and office complete the 1st FL. Upstairs includes 3 spacious BRs w/wood beam ceilings ........................ $395,000

ELMWOOD PARK HOMES NICE GEORGIAN ON GREAT BLOCK. 3 bedroom plus bonus room and two full baths. Great Master bedroom with walk in closet, sliding glass doors to private deck. Rear deck & landscaped yard w/exterior lighting (front & back). Side drive with wrought iron gate. .......................................................................$317,500

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Luxurious & unique!......................................$285,000 RIVER FOREST 3BR, 1-1/2 BA. Assigned parking space. .......................$174,500 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Updated bathroom. .........................................$99,900 OAK PARK 2 Flat. ......................................................................................... $549,900 OAK PARK 3BR, 2BA. Top floor unit. ......................................................... $189,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Vintage condo. ....................................................... $130,000

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Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$369,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 Paulina St, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$369,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 1105 Thomas Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 716 Carpenter Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 711 N. Lombard Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1342 Marengo Ave, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$399,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 921 Mapleton Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$409,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1001 S. East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$425,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 5421 Fair Elms Ave, Western Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$449,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1184 S. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$449,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-3:30 926 N. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 7419 Warren St, Forest Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 210 N. Taylor Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$522,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 815 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$539,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 735 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 944 N. East Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$614,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 545 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$635,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 38 Park Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$635,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 935 Columbian, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1141 Wenonah, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1004 Columbian Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1104 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 724 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$659,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1200 Belleforte Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$685,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1:45 749 Jackson Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 303 N. Grove Ave. Oak Park, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$729,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 512 Thatcher, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$759,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 546 N. Harvey Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$760,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1019 Chicago Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1407 Lathrop Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$839,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 300 N. Elmwood, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$925,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 313 S. Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$945,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1501 Park Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$949,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1410 Clinton Pl, River Foresrt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,199,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1324 Franklin Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,295,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 344 Keystone Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,779,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

44 W. Washington Blvd. UNIT 1, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$149,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 922 North Blvd. UNIT 704, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:30 435 N. Lombard Ave. UNIT 3, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 338 S. East Ave. UNIT 1N, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$189,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 7348 Lake St. UNIT 2E, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$192,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 431 S. Kenilworth Ave. UNIT 1N, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$229,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 421 S. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond Properties Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$569,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 Chicago Ave. UNIT 2W, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$669,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1133 Chicago Ave. UNIT 3W, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$684,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 156 N. Oak Park Ave. UNIT 1A, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$709,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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Addressing our aging prison population

he U.S. has the largest prison population in the world. Last March, I facilitated an Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Conscious Aging Workshop program at a federal prison. This was an eight-week pilot program. As a criminal defense attorney, I had been in and out of jails and prisons for over 30 years to visit former clients, most of whom were young. Now I sensed a circle closing as I went back inside to work with men my own age or older. According to federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) data, inmates age 50 and older is the fastest growing segment of the inmate population, increasing 25 percent from 2009-2013. By contrast, during the same period, the population of inmates 49 and younger decreased approximately 1 percent. This prison workshop group ranged in age from 50 through 83. Thirteen of us met for two hours each week in a cinder-block gym, sitting in a circle on plain plastic chairs behind locked doors, surrounded outside by barbed wire. We focused on a different topic each week, such as self-compassion, forgiveness, life review, letting go, transformative practices and “death makes life possible.” One point that emerged quickly and consistently was the similarity between being a “con” and being in one’s last third of life. Both groups become second-class citizens. Both groups become invisible. Both groups tend to get warehoused. Both groups lose relationships and have diminished visitation. Both groups tend to be lumped into stereotyped categories. Just like un-incarcerated workshop participants, the prison participants were hungry to talk about their personal experiences, their fears and even some joys about aging — and they spoke from the heart. Through the eight weeks, I noticed the sprouting of a safe, sacred space emerging behind the bars and barbed wire. One week, I wanted the group to see a TED talk, so we had to meet in a different room with a CD player/ video screen. Internet technology is not accessible to the inmates. In this room we sat on cloth-upholstered chairs around a large wooden table. After the TED talk, during our discussions, I noticed three of the participants exchanging smiles and chuckling. I interrupted and asked what was going on. They somewhat sheepishly glanced at one another, and one volunteered that he hadn’t touched a real wooden table in over 10 years. Another said it had

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Recalling my first day at OPRF in ’53

n the first day of high school in September 1953, I walked south on Oak Park Avenue to Ontario Street with my grandfather, who was heading to work. When we got to the corner of Oak Park and Ontario, my grandfather wished me good luck, and I walked east while he continued south. My homeroom was in the basement of the school, and I was able to find the room with little trouble. My homeroom teacher was Mr. May, and the room I was assigned to was used for science. While I was in homeroom, I was assigned a locker in which I would place the books I had obtained two days before school started. I shared the locker with a guy named Joe. Even though I memorized the locker combination, I wrote the numbers on a piece of paper, which I kept in my wallet just in case I had a memory lapse. Joe did the same. My classes for the first semester were: Algebra 1, Latin, English, General Business and Physical Education. Mrs. Ackerman was my algebra teacher. She was a very tall, austere woman, and I believed she would be quite strict. My belief proved to be correct. My Latin teacher was Miss Muir. She told us that most of us would do poorly because our background in grammar was deficient. This class was a real challenge. Miss Linden was my English teacher. She told us how much we would enjoy The Yearling and Stories from the Old Testament. She also said that grammar

and the memorizing of poetry would not be difficult. Miss Babcock was my General Business teacher. She told us what we would be studying, and I realized I had already experienced writing checks, banking money, and using the telephone in the proper manner, just to mention a few items. When I entered the field house, I was overwhelmed by its size. Mr. Noth was my gym teacher, and he treated us like Marine recruits. He told us we would play touch football during the first grading period and that we had better have spotless uniforms each Monday or face the consequences. I never saw a dirty uniform on Mondays. I did OK, grade-wise, during the semester, but I wasn’t pleased with my final grades. I received an A in algebra, a B in English, a B in physical education, and a C in both Latin and General Business. The C in General Business was my fault because I felt the course was too elementary, so I didn’t put much time into studying it. The C in Latin was also my fault. I didn’t study the vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations with much zeal. My family never discussed grades with me because they believed that success or failure rested upon my shoulders. I imagine they would have done something if I had ever received a D or an F, but that never happened. I buckled down for the next three and a half years,

JOHN

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Communicating on TIF

iver Forest officials, elected and appointed, clearly learned lessons from the fumbled rollout of a Tax Increment Finance district along Madison Street a couple of years back. Now, with plans well along to create a TIF on North Avenue, all involved are pledging to do better this time in communicating with both residents and commercial property owners and tenants along the northern border of the village. We support well drawn, purposefully considered TIFs as an essential local tool for economic development. It is a way to, over two decades, sequester property tax increases above a current baseline and within the TIF and use those “increments” to invest in development projects or the infrastructure to attract such developments. The challenge of TIFs in every municipality that creates one is transparency. Transparency in the planning of the TIF. Transparency in the ongoing operation of the TIF. On the front end, and where River Forest came up short along Madison Street, is the need to overcommunicate to all property owners within the TIF as to the purposes of the district, why properties are included, and why they are carved out — in general, the sort of developments the village seeks to support through the TIF. The same issues apply to North Avenue, although it is different in terms of the sheer length of the stretch that will be covered. Is the primary purpose the remaking of functionally obsolete commercial buildings on the street, buildings dating to the 1950s, which served that generation’s need for retail or office spaces? How will the TIF deal with the fairly shallow commercial lots on the street? Will this TIF take aim at what is a goodly portion of the village’s only affordable multifamily residential? Once a TIF is underway — and River Forest is looking at early 2018 for final approval — the transparency challenges become different. How are the somewhat competing needs for secrecy (as development projects are negotiated) balanced with the reality that public money is being spent? How openly reported are the ongoing finances of the absolutely arcane TIF structure? How do other local taxing bodies, which are giving up short-term property tax gains from within the TIF, being consulted year-by-year? TIFs are great. And TIFs can be a black hole. We are hopeful that River Forest can thread this needle.

Talking about race

Richard Boykin, our Cook County commissioner, and Anan Abu-Taleb, Oak Park’s mayor, convened an interesting panel to talk about race — in Oak Park and in the nation — last week at the library. With Charlottesville and the president’s response to white supremacists, Nazis and assorted low-life hangers-on as the starting point for the conversation, a diverse panel and a diverse audience spent two hours on the subject. The conversation was blunt and got blunter as the evening proceeded. The conversation was hopeful and made more hopeful because the audience was not solely made up of well-intentioned Oak Park white people. This was a group that blended races but also, as happens more and more often, blended neighborhoods — with both Oak Parkers and Austinites in attendance — and largely in agreement about the complexity and pervasiveness of racial bias and other forms of prejudice, about the essential need to acknowledge how deepbaked racism is in ourselves and in our institutions, to own up, if you are white, to the truth of white privilege. It was a discussion of racial pain and painful truths, and for a panel with four elected officials, it was wondrously void of political blame and promises of easy fixes. This page often notes that as Americans we are bad at talking about race. On the Greater West Side of Chicago, we are getting better at it.

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Summer’s summary, 2017

light, thanks to the 87 percent coverage of ummers are precious. You never hear people say, “Who knows how the sun by the moon, two celestial lovers many winters I have left?” But you locked momentarily in mutual embrace, do hear that about summer. As I get the clouds parting just in time to permit older, the question feels more and peak viewing with our funny glasses. more pertinent. There were Thursday Nights Out on Summers are precious, this one more Marion Street, silent films (except for than most. I can’t remember when the the laughing) on the porch at Pleasant weather has been so consistently pleasHome, stocking up at Farmers Market on ant. And with more space and time and a Saturday mornings, Sunday concerts at reduction in stress to think and breathe, Scoville Park, grazing through the buffet each day felt richer, deeper, more meaningof books at the library’s bibliophile fair, ful, a treasury of moments observed and watching my son belt softballs in Forest noted. Park, and viewing sunset afterglows from Summers are precious, and we may a sixth-floor condo building sundeck. I also never have another like this. With cliattended a couple of weddings and even mate change, you never know. I say that danced. thinking about the suffering of so many in Texas and My son and I took the grandtwins on trips to BrookLouisiana — for whom summer ended abruptly and field Zoo, and I arranged special visits to Rehm Park so savagely, with superstorm Harvey, the third to hit this the boys could work the hand-crank trains they’d been country in the last 12 years (following Katrina and lusting to try. After the latter, a friend and I took them Sandy) and surely not the last. to Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in Forest Park for a “Doing” fills a summer, which advances at an acscoop each of vanilla in a dish. We were in summer celerating pace. Fortified by heaven, listening to Louie Arm50 SPF sunscreen, I ventured strong’s rendition of “Moon forth into the UV, hiking ChiRiver” over the speakers and cago’s riverwalk and lakefront agreeing that no matter what and the Arboretum in Lisle, else summer offered, it couldn’t where the sky opens wide, and get any better than this. My massive, monumental clouds Huckleberry friends and I had pass overhead giving dimenfound the rainbow’s end, waitsion to the vast prairie that is ing ’round the bend. our geographical home. “Doing,” of course, is never I read Beauty by John the measure of a season. A O’Donohue and Braiding good summer is also good for Sweetgrass by Robin Walls the soul — for deepening an Kimmerer in Mills Park and understanding of who I am Austin Gardens and in my own and who I share the world with, bed in the wee hours of the the extra sunlight allowing me night, poetic books in poetic to tarry longer in the present, settings; rode my 43-year-old the day and dusk lasting deep Schwinn Le Tour along the Salt into evening, and the soft night Creek bike trail several times taking on a special magic when a week; listened to Broadway it finally descended, for a while standards and Beethoven’s illuminated by fireflies. It was Ninth on separate Millennium a time to be “out” as much as Park outings; saw Wonder possible — outside my home, Woman, Baby Driver, The Big outside my head, outside “the Sick, Dunkirk, Detroit, Wind box,” tracking the progression River, and Tulip Fever at The of the season, marking its flowPhoto by Martha Swisher Lake and Paris Can Wait, ering and fading as it moved Beatriz at Dinner, and The Trip Huckleberry friends, heading ’round the inexorably toward autumn. to Spain at the Glen Art in Glen I’ve been dreaming of having bend at Rehm Park. Ellyn, armchair travel being as a summer “off ” for decades, far as I got from home; watched longing for it. And while it the White Sox beat the Yankees wasn’t entirely free, time at 1 a.m. in a game whose start was delayed three hours tipped the balance. At the moment, I feel blessed. It by rain, and saw the Cubs lose entertainingly to the hasn’t always been like this and won’t always be so. Reds, 13-10, on a sunny afternoon with the wind blowChallenges and struggles continue, but somehow this ing out; enjoyed Festival Theatre’s Bard then bawdy summer, circumstances aligned like planets. productions of “Macbeth” and “Fair Maid of the West” Summer 2017 is virtually over. The Festival Thein Austin Gardens; strolled our villages, happily interatre stage was dismantled and dispatched with the rupted by an array of remarkable people whose paths usual cooperative camaraderie and artful aplomb this past Sunday, leaving a barren empty patch of crossed mine; and sat in the backyard till midnight meadow that only memories and next spring’s new at a family get-together, the hum of conversation and growth can fill. the electric buzz of cicadas gradually giving way to This then is my summer summary: The season atmoonbeam bombardment, accompanied by cricket tended, noted, enjoyed, and savored. surround-sound. Not the end of anything. Just the beginning. Watching the eclipse with hundreds of curious upAnd, I trust, long to be remembered. lookers in Scoville Park was a highlight — and a low-

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Does character really count?

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

he power and poetry of Dr. King’s words still resonate today, 54 years after he delivered them. King’s dream for his children served both as a clarion call against, and a challenge to, America’s preoccupation with skin color. People all along the political spectrum, from alt-right to the extreme left, love this quote from Dr. King — when it suits their political purposes. Those against Affirmative Action, for instance, use this quote to justify a “color blind” approach to solving the problem of institutional racism. The real gag is that these same anti-Affirmative Action crusaders argue that a system built on “white skin privileges” never existed. Even more astounding, many of them can’t, or refuse to, connect the dots between laws, cultural norms, and practices that necessitated an affirmative action program — a system that unabashedly favored the so-called “white” race. In fact, the whole idea of affirmative action as a corrective grew out of the reality that having white skin endowed a person with certain privileges and advantages over black-skinned and other people of color. The first and most successful affirmative action program was for white people. African Americans and others, including President Lyndon B. Johnson, acknowledged that the structural disparities in opportunities are the result of a societal bias based on the “color of one’s skin.” Affirmative Action for minorities was and is intended to “reverse the bias” of always giving the nod to a “white person.” How can a person or group win in any contest, if they are not allowed to compete fairly? Why were blacks not allowed to participate in baseball, our national

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pastime? Before the “discovery” of Jackie Robinson, were blacks not skilled or athletic enough to compete with their white counterparts? Should there be an asterisk after the names of white players who established records while not playing against equally talented black ballplayers during the seasons preceding 1947? As stated, Dr. King’s dream of being “judged by the content of their character” and not by “the color of their skin” has been used to both argue and counter-argue the legitimacy of affirmative action programs. When it comes down to realizing Dr. King’s dream for his children, it seems that, for many in the recent election, the “color of one’s skin” trumped [pun intended] the “content of one’s character.” For the record, 81 percent of white bornagain/evangelical Christians voted for the current POTUS. Was the content of the candidate’s character ever an issue for them? Based on the percentage of votes, I would guess not. Imagine President Obama possessing character flaws like those revealed about the current POTUS. No way, no how would he have made it out of the primaries in 2008. Only in a society where skin color gives a person a leg up can an adulterous playboy and serial monogamist gain the political support of the Photo by Bob Adelman, 1963 “Moral Majority.” As such, it becomes increasingly difficult to listen to and watch the likes of the grinning Joel Osteen pontificate about Christian values when only after a storm of criticism did he reluctantly agree to help Houston flood victims. Watching and listening to these avaricious prosperity preachers causes me to wince and chuckle. Such religious leaders are just “talking the talk, not walking the talk” of the holy scriptures. Perhaps the rationale for supporting such a character-challenged individual can be summed up in Oscar Wilde’s memorable quote: “Every sinner has a future, and every saint has a past.” Let’s hope, for the sake of our country, that Wilde was right. Kwame S. Salter is an Oak Park resident and an occasional columnist for Wednesday Journal.

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Confusing parking signs encourage walking Two thumbs up for the village’s new incomprehensible parking signs. I consider them a critical component of the Oak Park’s integrated program to encourage walking and biking and discourage driving, which includes: traffic gridlock due to overdevelopment beyond street capacity; excessive signage of every description; a different set of parking restrictions on every block and on both sides

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of any given block; unpredictable patterns of intersection traffic controls making every corner an adventure in guessing whether the cross-traffic is paying attention; and so-called bike lanes that Rube Goldberg would be proud of.

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A word to the wise about choking

book by Atul Gawande, Being Mortal, has been read and discussed by many people here since it is the Oak Park Public Library’s “One Book, One Oak Park” selection for the summer. This was a very well written book that describes the problems of medical care, aging and death with sensitivity and empathy and suggests how to approach difficult health issues with the patient and relatives. I enjoyed reading it and thought it was very informative. However, I found the way he described one ailment to be very misleading. On page 51, the author describes a scene in a nursing home where an elderly couple is dining and both are described as “chewing slowly.” The wife begins to choke on her omelet and is in distress until her husband gives her a drink of water and explains, “As you get older, the lordosis of your spine tips your head forward. So when you look straight ahead it’s like looking up at the ceiling for anyone else. Try to swallow while looking up: you’ll choke once in a while. The problem is common in the elderly. You have to eat looking down.” The husband tells the author to “listen” and coughing and choking is heard throughout the dining room. The author then observes the husband who gave the advice experiencing a choking attack of his own. “He began coughing. He turned red. Finally he was able to cough up the bite. It took a moment for him to catch his breath.” I had been having trouble swallowing food for the past year. A piece of meat or a lump of bread would become stuck in my throat and could not be digested; it had to be coughed up again. This happened several times at friend’s homes or at a restaurant and I excused myself saying I had the hiccups and retreated to the bathroom until I could “unswallow” the

offending morsel. It happened when I was alone as well and it was very scary not to be able to breath. I had discussed my problem with my doctor and I had in my possession a prescription referring me for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which consists of a gastro scope being passed through the mouth to view the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. When I read this book I had the referral in hand, but I hadn’t made an appointment. After I read this, I realized that I had the same experience and I thought that perhaps all I had to do was keep my head down while eating and I would not need medical attention. After thinking about how ridiculous this sounded I made an appointment for the evaluation. I had the esophagogastroduodenoscopy (ERD) and they inserted a thin tube with a little camera through the mouth to view the stomach, esophagus, and the small intestine to determine blockage, inflammation or growths. They dilated or stretched the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach since acid reflux had narrowed that region. The treatment itself took about 15 minutes and I had no discomfort. I was given an anesthetic and there was recovery time so the whole process took over two hours. I understand this is a very common ailment and sometimes has to be repeated. To prevent its recurrence, I was told to elevate my head while sleeping when most acid reflux happens and also to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen or any of its trade names such as Advil and Motrin. Choking is a frightening experience and its cause should be determined. I encourage anyone who has endured this distress to seek medical treatment. I am glad I did. Elizabeth Mull is a resident of Oak Park.

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Aging prison population from page 29 been seven years since he’d last sat in an upholstered chair. During the final session, I set aside time for some evaluation and summing up. One of the participants commented, “It’s really noisy in prison — people like to talk, talk, talk — but this was a sharing group, not a talking group.” Another said, “We shared vulnerability through our self-imposed

protective veneer.” And another participant noted, “We trusted you, Marc, and in trusting you we could trust each other.” In an effort to generate data regarding this pilot program, I administered pre- and post-program surveys supplied by IONS. The Applied Mindfulness Process Scale (AMPS) evaluates decentering and both positive and negative emotion regulation. The AMPS Total Score increased significantly in the 12 participants, before to after the program, as did Decentering, Positive Emotion Regulation, and Negative Emotion Regulation. Despite the small number of participants, as well as the lack of a control group, these results are very promising and

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Tuning up your relationship

ou tune up your car. You have yearly physicals. You even have the furnace serviced to be sure it won’t die on you in the dead of winter. What about your marriage or relationship? It is that time of year. The kids are back in school, and you are returning to the routine of life. Routine is a necessary thing, but what part of your routine serves your primary relationship? After seeing couples for several years, I am convinced that complacency wrecks more relationship than infidelity. Relationships change over time. What your partner wants from you today may not be what they wanted when you got together or even what they wanted a year ago. The bad news is that problems don’t go away because you ignore them. The good news is that talking about them is not as hard as it may seem. Here is a simple process for tuning up your relationship. Give yourselves about a week to prepare and think about the following questions: 1. What are three things I especially like about how my partner treats me? 2. What are three things that I would like my partner to do differently in our relationship? 3. What are three things I think would make me a better partner? Write one item from the topics above on a 3 x 5 note card. Here are the starting words for each topic: One thing I love about the way you treat me or what you do for me is …

One thing I would love for you to do more of is … One thing I think I could do to be a better partner to you is … Each of you now has nine note cards. Plan a time together when you are alone and will not be interrupted. Doing this away from home is a good idea if possible. When you are both relaxed and well rested (a glass of wine may help but remember that while spirits may loosen the tongue, they do not increase the intellect), shuffle your deck and place it in front of your partner. Take turns turning over a card and reading aloud what your partner has written there. Here is the important part: The purpose of this exercise is not to demand that your partner change. It is to get new information about your relationship out on the table, literally. Change takes time; if you focus on that, you are likely to get into arguments. Acknowledge what your partner has written. If you don’t understand it, ask questions. Be curious rather than judgmental. If you feel defensive or attacked by something your partner has written, ask questions. Get more information about what they mean. Remind yourself that your partner is participating in this exercise to better your relationship. Spend about 90 minutes at this; about five minutes per topic. Keep each other’s cards so you can ask more questions later if you need to. Thank your partner for letting you know these things. Charles Hughes is a couples counselor in Oak Park.

STANGER and I received only three more C grades: Freshman Science and both semesters of Chemistry.* I learned to never take a teacher or a class lightly, and this is a rule I followed through all of the ensuing years of my formal education.

*I took four years of Latin, four years of math, three years of history, three years of science, some electives and four years of English. My family would have objected strongly if I had “dogged it.” John Stanger is a lifelong resident of Oak Park, a 1957 graduate of OPRF High School, married with three grown children and five grandchildren, and a retired English professor (Elmhurst College). Living two miles from where he grew up, he hasn’t gotten far in 77 years.

warrant future research. It’s no surprise that the ageism that runs so deep in our culture raises its ugly head amongst the rapidly-growing aging prison population. Several prisoners asked me the rhetorical question, “What is a 75-year-old inmate who walks with a cane going to do with a GED class or a job training program?” That is the only programming currently available to them, and it is virtually worthless. In its February 2016 report titled, “The Impact of an Aging Inmate Population on the Federal Bureau of Prisons,” the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector Gen-

eral states unequivocally that the BOP does not provide any programming opportunities specifically addressing the needs of aging inmates. This report also details how both the physical infrastructure as well as the staffing of federal prisons do not address the needs of inmates over 50 years of age. That needs to change. Marc Blesoff is a former Oak Park village trustee, co-founder of the Windmills softball organization, co-creator of Sunday Night Dinner, a retired criminal defense attorney, and a novice beekeeper. He currently facilitates Conscious Aging Workshops and Wise Aging Workshops in the Chicagoland area.

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September at Open Door Open Door opens its 2017 – 2018 Season with old favorites you treasure and new artists you’ll welcome. We begin in September with laughter and beautiful music guaranteed to warm your hearts and feed your souls. Saturday, September 9th at 8 PM The Therapy Players

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Saturday, September 16th at 8 PM and Sunday, September 17th at 3 PM Ella and Louis Together Again: A Celebration

Back by popular demand following 2 Sold-Out shows in April! Jazzlady Robin Watson and Will, a.k.a. Billy, Washington come together to celebrate the incredible music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Your last opportunity to experience this amazing show this year. Featuring: Dave Turner (piano), Ted Brewer (bass) and George Aparo (drums)

Sunday, September 17 at 10:30 AM The Church of Beethoven South African duo Jacques Pierre Malan (cello) & Francois Henkins (violin) perform works by Beethoven, Kodaly, Gliere and some surprises!

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Duo for Violin and Cello, Op 7 by Zoltan Kodaly. 8 Pieces, Opus 39 by Reinhold Gliere Passaclia by Handel Halverson Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon in C Major No. 1 (Arranged for Cello and Violin) by Ludwig van Beethoven

Saturday, September 23rd at 7:30 PM Chicago a cappella Join the singers of Chicago a cappella as they present a special evening of cabaret music and laughter at the intimate Open Door Theater in Oak Park. This one-night-only event gives you the chance to hear a different side of your favorite singers! You›ll also get a chance to mingle with the singers at a post-performance reception, included with the ticket price. Tickets/Info:http://www.chicagoacappella.org/ concerts/event/chicago_a_cappella_cabaret_night

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Online auction benefits the Housing Center In the lead-up to its annual benefit, which takes place on Sept. 14, the Oak Park Regional Housing Center is hosting a silent auction. Bidding is underway now and will end on the day of the benefit. Theater fans have a plethora of items to bid on, with tickets to Chicago’s famed Lyric Opera, Steppenwolf, and Goodman Theatre all up for auction. If music is more to your taste, you can bid on saxophone or jazz theory lessons from local musician Andy Zimmerman, whose band the Andy Zimmerman Trio will also be providing live music at the Sept. 14 benefit. Last year, “lunch with goats” at Root Riot Garden was one of the most popular auction items, so this year the generous Root Riot folks have donated two of these unique experiences. Winners, along with five guests, will get a tour of the urban garden and lunch among the goats. For art enthusiasts, we have an untitled monotype by 20th-century German expressionist Otto Neumann. The piece comes with a signed copy of David M. Sokol’s definitive book, Otto Neumann: His Life and Work. If you’re looking for a getaway, you

can bid on two different vacations: a five-day stay at a Cancun resort, or a weeklong vacation at a Michigan beach cottage. You can even choose the dates. You can also bid on the opportunity to attend a Windy City Live taping as a VIP. Along with three guests, you will attend pre-show rehearsals, see the taping, and have your photo taken with hosts Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini. As if that isn’t enough, this package also includes a gift certificate for dinner at Citrine. Other auction items include White Sox tickets (with a parking pass), Brookfield Zoo VIP tour, a Coach bag, a tour and tasting at City Winery, boxing lessons (including the gear) at The Alley, language lessons at the Academia Institute of Language and Culture, artwork, a custom bobblehead, a Day of the Dead Fiesta and dinner, and a “quintessential Oak Park” package. Visit https://www.32auctions.com/ oprhc2017 to learn more about the available options — and see which ones include a “Buy Now” option so you don’t have to wait to win!

Stuart Barnes-Jamieson

Development director Oak Park Regional Housing Center

Trustees should vote No on Albion

By a 5-4 vote, the Oak Park Plan Commission said No to Albion. Will our President and trustees honor the commission’s findings? Will they honor our architectural heritage? Will they have the courage to buck the president, VMA and the business community? At the moment, the advantage goes to Albion. The board may have three trustees who listen to a commission. The other trustees may vote yes, because of a lie. These developments never lower your property tax burden. In fact, your taxes may go up. The value of the community increases, your home gets evaluated every three years, and a higher assessed value usually happens. Then with this monstrosity called Albion, you pay higher property taxes. From the retail component, the sales tax return to the village is small. Albion should build a smaller structure and redesign the building. The economics of this means less profit. They can do it, but if profit is lower they may walk. Let them. We are at 97 percent occupancy in Downtown Oak Park. I assume this is

our businesses. Filled apartments and condos may be at 90 percent. So if we need more housing stock, that means we are already building it in, and near, DTOP. Cars! Traffic flow! The Lake Street corridor is full! In addition, the intersection at Harlem and Lake cannot take many more cars. There is gridlock. Suggestion: Vote no at the board table, support the commission’s findings. If anything is learned by this, it is that our community is well served by our commissions. They were appointed by the board to collect evidence, public testimony and the developer’s ideas. Through a democratic process of deliberation, the commission said, 5-4, No. Now 5-4 is close. However, it remains a No. The no’s have it! To each trustee, I implore you to listen closely to all sides and to think not only of the present, but to incorporate reflection on our past heritage and project to our future heritage. Please vote No on Albion.

Robert Milstein Oak Park

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Let the village board know what you think With apologies again to Hamilton, I was in the room when it finally happened. “It” meaning when the Plan Commission voted 5-4 on Aug. 29 to reject the Albion proposal to build an 18-story apar tment building at Lake and Forest in Downtown Oak Park. Having attended all six meetings, which included about 23 hours of presentations, testimony and complicated questioning, I can say that the nine commissioners did a thorough job of examining all the various issues related to the decision they finally reached. Besides the marathon meetings, each commissioner also had a very thick binder of supporting documents. And kudos to the Park District of Oak Park, led by Executive Director Jan Arnold, always extremely knowledgeable and calm under fire, and Mark Burkland, park district attorney, who gave a brilliant and comprehensive closing argument on Tuesday, for heading the opposition throughout these hearings. I also believe that citizen opposition to this proposal, in the form of meeting attendance and testimony, petitions, emails and letters to local publications, was very important. The commissioners really wanted to hear from the public on this critical issue of land use in Oak Park and they did. The next step is the village board. With the Plan Commission’s rejection, the board now needs a “super” majority (5-2) if it wants to override Tuesday’s decision. The Albion proposal has yet to be placed on the agenda of one of the four September meetings (Tuesday after Labor Day and then subsequent Mondays), but it will be taken up soon. Unlike the Plan Commission, emails can be sent directly to each of the six trustees and mayor. I think these elected officials will surely want to know what their constituents are thinking. For trustees Andrews, Boutet, Button, Moroney, Taglia, and Tucker, their individual emails are “trustee(insert last name in lower case)@oak-park.us” and for Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb, “mayoranan@ oak-park.us.” We can all hope the village board will be listening.

O B I T U A R I E S

Richard Samuel, 86

Beth Robinson, 83

Richard M. Samuel, 86, of North Riverside, died on Aug. 29, 2017. Born on Nov. 19, 1930, he was an Air Force veteran and retired as River Forest’s police chief. Richard Samuel was the husband of Janet Samuel, nee Scheidt; the father of Karen (EuRICHARD SAMUEL gene) Farina-Ploskonka, Judith (Jill Skole) Sutter, and Barbara (Troy) Edmondson; the grandfather of Kimberly (Israel) Marcano, Sara (George) Buck, Joseph Farina, Marie Sutter and Amanda Edmondson; the greatgrandfather of Sadie Buck; the brother of the late Wilbert (Betty) Samuel and the late Ruth (the late Lester) Hieber; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Sept. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. A funeral service took place at Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials would be appreciated to the Bethesda Lutheran Communities, 600 Hoffmann Dr., Watertown, WI 53094 or your favorite veterans charity.

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) McFarland Robinson, 83, died on Feb.19, 2017, 26 years to the day that her husband, Thomas Robinson died in 1991. She had been in a nursing home with PSP since her second husband, Robert Rogers died in 2013. BETH ROBINSON She lived in Oak Park for close to 35 years, was active at Pilgrim Congregational Church, a board member at Pleasant Home, an active member of Phi Sigma, wrote poetry, loved classical music, won many medals in 5K runs, and was the librarian and audio visual specialist at River Grove Elementary School. Beth Robinson is survived by her son, Bruce Robinson (Li Han); Sandra Hansen (Edward); and Brenda Beiser (Kenneth); five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. Memorial gifts may be given to Pilgrim Congregational Church.

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Alla Priceman, 84 Loved mineralogy and NYC

Lorraine Owles

Oak Park

Time to stop and breathe

Yes, it must be tempting ... instead of asking us for TIF funds and incentives, they are willing to give us money! And all kinds of design adjustments and incentives as well. That should not sway you, however, if you truly want to represent the majority of the people of Oak Park who elected you. No matter how many design adjustments, that building does not belong on that corner. Vantage stands alone, and Coopers Hawk is doing a wonderful business. That’s good enough. We’re all happy campers with the status quo. There is no need to ruin that corner with a “canyon effect” and impact on Austin Gardens in a not-good way. Anan: In my opinion, you were elected partially because you are probusiness and pro-development. That was/is wonderful. Businesses are booming, and the rentals under construction are evidence of healthy development. It’s time to stop and breathe. Please, please ... no more high-rises right now. Especially on that important corner. We can do better.

Lauretta Christensen

Oak Park

Poet, runner, active member of Pilgrim Congregational

tive in the Rock Garden Society, the Alla Priceman, 84, of Oak Park and Language Club of Westchester, and a longtime resident of Larchmont, most recently an active participant New York, died on Aug. 30, 2017 in Chiin senior programs offered by At cago after a short illness. Mrs. PriceHome on the Sound in Mamaroneck man moved to Oak Park in May to be and studying French in Larchmont. close to her family. She and her husband loved to take Born in Kharkov, Ukraine, she daily walks around Manor Park in moved to Germany as a child and then Larchmont, and attend New York to New York City in 1956. She met and Philharmonic concerts at Carnegie married her husband Mark in 1957. ALLA PRICEMAN Hall. Together they were Larchmont resiAlla Priceman was preceded in dents from 1966 until her husband’s death in 2014, and most recently she resided there death by her son, Oliver, and her husband, Mark. She is survived by her son Eric (Kathleen) of Oak alone until forced to move for medical reasons. She loved everything about Larchmont and the Park; her grandsons, Zach (Kelly and their chilNew York City metropolitan area, and was active dren Ava and Nolan) and Mark; and her grandin many organizations. Most recently she resid- daughter Kristina (Christopher Weller) of Oak ed at Brookdale Senior Living in Oak Park, and Park. loved to walk around and explore the beautiful A private service will be held in New York at a areas around her new home. later date. Memorial contributions may be made She was an avid collector of minerals and a to: At Home on the Sound, P.O. Box 523, Mamadirector of the New York Mineralogical Club, ac- roneck, NY 10543.

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River Forest couple says don’t make assumptions about Muslims By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

to sunset, every day for four weeks. Nausheen sounds very much like a Jew on Yom Kippur or a Christian during Lent when she describes what Muslims are striving for during Ramadan. “What people may not know,” she said, “is that the purpose of Ramadan is to bring you closer spiritually to your Cre-

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First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

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

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United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

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Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

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Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

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St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

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St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. in McDonough Hall on the St. Giles Parish campus at 1101 N. Columbian, moving to the school gym September 17. Established in 1970, we are a lay-based community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196. Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum Summer Schedule at

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AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER The Head Start Program at Hephzibah Children’s Association in Oak Park, IL is accepting applications for an Early Childhood Teacher to provide curriculum and care of 3-5 year old children. The days and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45-3:45 during the 20172018 school year.

The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for warm, caring, nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 1:30-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Requirements include: minimum of 6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses previous experience working with children. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer Data Science Leads sought by Uptake Technologies, Inc. in Chicago, IL to develop data science roadmap, manage projects, and build suite of data science tools. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com ref # 65381

NAPA Auto Parts Stores looking for dependable and dedicated employees for full-time or part-time Counter and Delivery openings. NAPA experience would be a plus for the counter position; however, we will train. Most important is a friendly demeanor, good attitude, and ability to work with people. Bilingual also a plus. Availability right now for the right candidates willing to exhibit NAPA Know How. If interested, call George or Jim at 708-447-4980. CAREGIVERS NEEDED LOCALLY We need your caring heart to provide comfort to elders in their own homes in our communities. We need you to help enable those who want to live in their own homes, with a bit of help from us. Assist with mobility, prepare food, arrange social activities, emotional support, friendship, shopping and running errands, household light cleaning, assist in personal hygiene—tasks you would do for your own family. Our Clients become part of our Family. Compassionate & reliable people please apply. Contact info@ cantata.org or 708-387-8351. Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? Wednesday Classified 708-613-3333

We are hiring new team members for Oak Park Red Mango Cafe and Juice Bar. 20 - 30 hours per week in a fast-paced team environment. Please email resume or interest to: muriello.oprm@gmail.com

We are seeking warm, caring, nurturing, creative, organized individuals who meet the following requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or degree with coursework relating to early childhood education & experience teaching preschool age children - Previous experience working with children required - Must be proficient in typing, data entry and using basic smart phone applications -Effective communication skills -Bilingual desired Contact Melissa Smith, Director of Head Start by email at: msmith@ hephzibahhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer RN & LPNs SUB ACUTE REHAB Seeking professionals who would like to work locally in your own community and provide professional care to our elder Clients. We have some key full-time positions open as well as Registry/PRN for those who want flexibility. We are looking for nurses who are leaders, communicators, and who can develop clinical teams. Pay is good with great benefits, including Tuition Reimbursement and loan repayment opportunity. Apply today and bring a friend for a referral bonus. www.cantata.org

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

In this quiet residential neighborhood

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit. Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS APT FOR RENT-RIVERSIDE 2 BDRM, 1 BATH VERY CLEAN, QUIET IDEAL FOR SINGLE PERSON NO PETS NO SMOKING AVAILABLE NOW! CREDIT AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED CALL: 773-383-7332 561-401-3050 BROOKFIELD 2 BR HOUSE 2BR house in excellent condition in Hollywood area of Brookfield. Avail. immed. No pets. Credit Report req’d. $1800. Call 708-805-2064. OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.

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Community news reporter/editor

Wednesday Journal, a proudly independent community news publisher, needs a reporter/editor for our print and digital efforts covering Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, just outside Chicago. Bring your energy, experience and innovation to a newsroom which has been connecting with these communities since 1980 and is now in print weekly, breaking news daily and capitalizing on social media. Take pictures? Shoot simple video? Enthused about the possibilities of social? Want to have actual impact in a newsroom? All earn extra points. We’re paying $30,000 with health, dental, vision, modest 401(k) contribution. We are ready to hire. So don’t delay. Send resume, clips and a cover letter that makes the case for community journalism to Dan Haley, our editor and publisher.

HAS YOUR HOME BECOME A BURDEN?

Repairs, Taxes?? At a need to sell, we buy houses to fix up for rental or resale, especially houses that need major work on them! “So, if your house has become a problem we might become the solution!” We Pay Cash, No Commissions

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Anathoth Gardens/ PACE Apts. 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. Available Senior Buildings, rent based on 30% of Monthly Income. A/C, Laundry room, Cable ready, Intercom entry system. Applications are being accepted between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday at Anathoth Gardens 34 N. Keeler Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60624 Please call 773-826-0214 For more information.

4110 W. Washington - Chicago

Large 2 bdrm, Garden Apt in small bldg. Safe and secure, great if you don’t like to climb stairs! Beautifully rehabbed w/ new carpet, newer kitchen and bath, even has central AC! Huge Closets! Ten pays heat. $995.00 + Sec Dep. Section 8 voucher welcome.

Call Crystal @ 773-842-2784 or Paul at 708-774-7395 Town Center Realty Group LLC classifieds@RiverForest.com

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888

ROOMS WANTED APT OR ROOM IN EXCHANGE FOR WORK Single male on fixed income seeks apt or room in exchange for quality cleaning, maintenance, lawn care, painting, etc. darrylmitchell2016@yahoo.com (773)484-8235

SUBURBAN RENTALS

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Apartment listings updated daily at:

CHURCH FOR RENT MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

SPACE FOR RENT 4807 SQ FT In beautiful neighborhood in Oak Park. Varied uses possible for any kind of not-for-profit. Offices, community center, school, day care, etc. Private Cell: 708-846-9776

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Office Space Office Space for Rent for Rent OAK PARK

6955 NORTH AVE. 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE $650.00 3 ROOM OFFICE SUITE FURNISHED $825.00 6957 NORTH AVE. - 4 ROOM SUITE (1054 SQ FT) $1400.00 - 2 ROOM SUITE $825.00

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

ESTATE SALES Oak Park

3 FAMILY ESTATE SALE 300 N MAPLE #12 FRI 9/8 3PM-7PM SAT 9/9 8AM-3PM

Great Eclectic Furniture and Other Items!

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

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5 FAMILY YARD SALE 3708 MADISON FRI - SAT - SUN 9/8 9/9 9/10 9AM TO 5PM

Ladies’ bikes, tolls, jewelry, furniture, kitchen items, women’s clothing, automotive accessories, and much more stuf you can’t live without! Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 900 BLK N MARION ST SAT 9/9 9AM-NOON

Furniture, Electronics, Adults and Kids Clothes, Toys, Household, Books and More (nice people too!)

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CLASSIFIED GARAGE/YARD SALES Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 536 N OAK PARK AVE SAT 9/9 9AM TO 1PM

Gas Stove, home goods, young adult clothes, jewelry, books and more! Oak Park

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALES 500-600 BLKS S EUCLID AVE SAT 9/9 9AM TO 2PM

Loads of good stuff! Come on down! Antiques, kitchenware, garden tools, furniture, clothing, lamps, air conditioners, DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, BBQ grills, push mower, fish tank, gramophone, Sporting equipment, winter boots shoes, books, skates, musical instruments, glassware, blown glass beads and other handmade components. PUMPKIN MUFFINS! LOTS of baby (girl) clothes & shoes 0-24 months, home decor. Oak Park

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1020 S OAK PARK AVE SAT 9/9 8:30A TO 1P

Hot Tub, Furniture, Tools and More!! Oak Park

TWO BLOCK SALE 900 & 1000 BLOCK OF HOME SAT 9/9 9AM-1PM

Kids/Adult clothes, toys & games, jewelry, furniture, books and posters, holiday items, household, wood lawn ornaments and much more! Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 530 S OAK PARK AVE SAT 9/9 8AM TO 3PM

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS IT! Oak Park

2 BLOCK SALE 900-1000 BLKS S GUNDERSON SAT 9/9 8AM TO 2PM

This End Up wood bunk bed; Waterford goblets; 12 pc place setting of silver plate in storage box; 12 hand painted Italian plates w/ 2 serving bowls; Antique desk; Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike; American Girl dolls; Paddling equipment; Tools.

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ITEMS FOR SALE PAPASAN CHAIR & STOOL Papasan chair & stool with cushions. $99.00. Call 708-488-8755. MUSIC & RECORD CABINET Music & record cabinet $99.00. Call 708-488-8755.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;lead, plasticâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2004 HONDA ACCORD The car is in perfect condition, 106k miles, 4WD, $2200, automatic transmission. Contact: 773-273-9148 2017 VW PASSAT 2017 VW Passat. Very low mileage, like new. $35,000. Call John at 708-524-9720.

LOST & FOUND FOUND MALE PARAKEET Found about 6pm on 8/27 near Elgin & Dixon in Forest Park. Male Yellow-Green with multiple colors. Call 312-810-6606.

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CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY REPAIRS/ HANDYMAN

Blue Wolf Chimney, Dryer Vent, & Handyman Services 708-209-0379 Sweep Furnaces, Fireplaces, Woodstoves, Clean Dryer Vents/ Repair/ Replace, Reline Chimneys, Masonry Repairs & Waterproofing, Raincaps, Animal Removal, 10% Cash & Senior Repairs. 708-209-0379

CLEANING Pamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A+ Cleaning Service

Jump into spring! Everything we touch turns to clean! For a detailed cleaning please call 708-937-9110

ELECTRICALâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOW VOLTAGE KINETIC KONCEPTS A division of Kinetic Energy Inc, is a local, residential low voltage specialist in home networking, smart TV installation and programming, landscape and under-cabinet lighting. Call for free estimate.

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FIREPLACES/ FIREWOOD

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PAINTING & DECORATING

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Ceiling Fans Let an American Veteran do your work Installed We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs Home Re-wiring â&#x20AC;˘ New Plugs & Switches Added New circuit breaker boxes â&#x20AC;˘ Code violations corrected Service upgrades,100-200 amp â&#x20AC;˘ Garage & A/C lines installed Fast Emergency Service | Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Industrial Free Home Evaluations | Lic. â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded â&#x20AC;˘ Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Low Rates â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est.

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*Appliance lines *Remodeling *HVAC Service *Trouble calls Licensed, bonded & Insured | Since 1986 Compare our rates | Good Refs Hugh- 708-612-4803

FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC.

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured. Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

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HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates Ask for John

HAULING BASEMENT CLEANING Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

LANDSCAPING

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Fast & Neat Painting/Taping/Plaster Repair Low Cost

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Interior Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Clean â&#x20AC;˘ Neat â&#x20AC;˘ Dependable All Work Guaranteed Victorian Painters Inc. 708-484-8676

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PLUMBING

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PLASTERING– STUCCOING

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ROOFING

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK WILL RECEIVE SEALED PROPOSALS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE CENTER, 201 SOUTH BOULEVARD, OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60302, UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL # 17-205 2018 COMPREHENSIVE TREE MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT HTTP://WWW. OAK-PARK.US/BID OR FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BY CALLING 708-358-5700 OR BY STOPPING BY THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 201 SOUTH BOULEVARD, OAK PARK, ILLINOIS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:30 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ISSUE PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS ONLY TO THOSE VENDORS DEEMED QUALIFIED. NO PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER 4:00 P.M. ON THE WORKING DAY PRECEDING THE DATE OF PROPOSAL OPENING. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING SHALL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 11 A.M. AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, 201 SOUTH BOULEVARD, OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60302. PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM BIDDERS WHO DO NOT SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PRE-BID MEETING SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ROB SPROULE AT 708.358.5700. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Published in Wednesday Journal 9/6/2017

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151663 on August 9, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of SCHRADER PAINTING with the business located at: 3640 SCOTT ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: TOD SCHRADER 3640 SCOTT ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Published in Wednesdsay Journal 8/23, 8/30, 9/6/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151829 on August 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of SELF EVOLVE with the business located at: 317 WISCONSIN AVE 2C, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JENNIFER BRICE 317 WISCONSIN AVE 2C OAK PARK, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151828 on August 25, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of SERENITY OPERATIONS SYSTEMS with the business located at: 4837 S PRAIRIE, CHICAGO, IL 60615. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MICHELE MIGHTY 4837 S PRAIRIE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60615. Published in Wednesday Journal 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/2017

The Village of Brookfield will hold an Informational Meeting concerning the proposed improvement of the Brookfield Avenue Bridge over Salt Creek in the Village of Brookfield. The informational meeting will be held at: LOCATION:

Edward Barcal Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue Brookfield, Illinois 60513

DATE: TIME:

September 25, 2017 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting. Persons with a disability planning to attend this meeting should contact the individual listed below by September 24, 2017. If special accommodations are required, the contact person should be informed at the time of contact. The meeting room is accessible to persons with a disability. The presentation will be conducted on an formal basis. The brief presentation on the status of the project will begin at 6:00 PM. Representatives of the Village of Brookfield will be available after the presentation to discuss the project. Representatives will answer individual questions and record comments offered by those in attendance. Verbatim comments will not be recorded. The presentation will address topics such as the need for the project, the design alternatives under consideration, right-of-way acquisition, and the tentative construction schedule. For more information, contact The Village of Brookfield c/o: Theresa Mariani, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, tmariani@brookfieldil.gov, 708-485-1114. Published in Landmark 9/6/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES

INVITATION FOR BID

LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed proposals will be received by the Oak Park Residence Corporation at 21 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL, 60302 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at which time they will be opened and read. The sealed bids will be received for the following project: The Oaks Masonry Repair. Exterior brick replacement, lintel replacement, tuckpointing and sealant work. Project Manual are available at no cost in PDF electronic format from Heitzman Architects, 111 North Marion Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 telephone (708) 8488844, email frank@heitzman.org or printed drawings and Project Manual may be obtained at the direct cost of reproduction from Imperial Reprographics and Supply, 823 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60304, telephone (708) 848-1030. A Pre Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. on the first floor of the Oaks, 114 South Humphrey, Oak Park, IL for bidders to visit the site and become familiar with existing conditions of the project. Bidders having questions or needing further information may call Jim King at (708) 306-1792. Bid Security: Each individual bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base bid or a certified check in the same amount payable to The Oak Park Residence Corporation. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as practicable after the opening of the bids. Performance Bond: The Contractor, before commencing the work, shall furnish a Performance Bond for contracts over $100,000.00. The Performance Bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the full amount of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of the obligations of the Contract Documents. Such Bond shall be issued by a Surety satisfactory to the Owner and shall name the Owner as primary Co-Obligee. The Oak Park Residence Corporation reserves the right to award the contract to its best interests, to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in bidding, and to hold the three lowest proposals for a period of sixty (60) days after bid due date. This project is subject to Federal Regulations including Fair Labor and Prevailing Wages. The Oak Park Residence Corporation, in an effort to reaffirm its policy of non-discrimination, encourages the efforts of Contractors and Sub-Contractors to take affirmative action in providing for Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, protected Veteran status or handicap unrelated to ability to perform the job. The Owner encourages General Contractors to employ minority subcontractors and suppliers. James R. King Director of Elderly and Disabled Housing (708) 386-9322 Published in Wednesday Journal 9/6/2017

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Juan Tapia, Petitioner and Maria Elena Catalan Respondent, Case No. 2017D-006063. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before October 4, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2017

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Arturo Alvarado,Petitioner and Letitia Maldonado Respondent, Case No. 2017D-007181. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before October 4, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. RIVERA Defendants 17 CH 002798 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 25, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1024 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-308-0110000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real es-

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE tate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01730. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726264

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of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

vised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH L. SCOTT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 003425 1005 S. CUYLER AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 29, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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 real estate is improved with a residence.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close

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Commonly known as 1005 S. CUYLER AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-308-0230000.

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-02460. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH ROAD, SUITE 100

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BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-02460 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 003425 TJSC#: 37-6201 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are ad-

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I726844 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.FRETTIE WILLIAMS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RUTH ANN WILEY, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR RUTH ANN WILEY (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 009830 112 S. AUSTIN BLVD OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 112 S. AUSTIN BLVD, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-107-0310000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and

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.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

15W030 NORTH ROAD, SUITE 100

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Commonly known as 308 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060216

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007HY6 TRUST Plaintiff, vs. PAUL WICKLOW, MELISSA A. WICKLOW, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 9733 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 18, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest

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Oak Park and River Forest’s Ale Sleuwen (4) bumps the ball on Wednesday, Aug. 30, during a volleyball match against Morton at J. Sterling Morton High School East in Cicero.

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Culture change from page 44 Junior middle hitter Zora Barnett also returns for her second year on varsity. Regarded as the vocal leader of the team, she’s quick with excellent lateral movement. She’s also a dual-threat player as a blocker and attacker. Outside/right side hitter Alessandra Sleuwen should have a major impact in the front row. The 6-2 senior is a key blocker and attacker. Seniors Renae Tourtellote (middle hitter) and Sylvia Battersby (defensive specialist/libero) also have ample varsity experience. “Sylvia will be making the transition from right-side hitter to our starting libero this year,” Collins said. “She is the best passer on our team. We need to put her in a position where she will be the one handling a majority of the balls.” The Huskies welcome several new players to bolster the varsity rotation. Sophomore outside hitter Natalie Chizzo, junior setter Hayden Benson, sophomore setter Alex Weisman and sophomore middle hitter Zariah Woodward are players to watch. Inserted in the lineup at outside hitter to replace three-year starter Abby Zarsol (graduated in 2017), the sky’s the limit for Chizzo. “Natalie is coming off a successful club season on her 15-1 Lions Jr. team which took 1st place at the Milwaukee Winter Classic, Presidents Day Tournament, and 8th Place at Junior Nationals,” Collins said. “She is already being recruited by

several Division 1 schools (University of Illinois, UIC, Marquette and Wake Forest). Natalie has the ability to both block and swing at either pin. We are excited to see her develop as both a front- and backrow player this year.” With Chizzo, Sleuwen and Woodard all standing 6-2, OPRF has formidable size along the net. “Two of our biggest strengths this year will be our blocking and hitting,” Collins said. “We are excited about the height of our front row and the versatility we have among all of our hitters. However, we must be able to have consistent first and second contacts in order to use our offense effectively. If we can get our servereceive and setting on the same page we will be a tough team for our opponents.” As always, the West Suburban Conference Silver Division is loaded with quality teams. Defending conference champion Glenbard West, Downers Grove North, Hinsdale Central, Lyons Township and York are contenders. “I think we are better prepared to face great teams in and out of conference,” Garcia said. “Win or lose, it’s a good experience for us to face tough competition. Coach Collins has really changed the feel of the program. She’s helped us keep a competitive spirit alive in both practices and games. We want to improve, but we also want to up our record and win more matches this season.” The Huskies struggled in league play last season with a 1-5 record. “We did not compete well in conference last year. Since this summer, we have made it a primary goal to fix that this year,” Collins said. “We feel confident that we can match up much better with our conference rivals this year.”

“I can’t think of a better way to start the season,” Smith said. “Getting the stands rowdy is a great way to give hockey the representation it deserves.” OPRF is focused on continuing its upward trend under Dyson. Two seasons ago, the Huskies made an Elite 8 run in the state playoffs, before losing to eventual state champion New Trier. Last year, the Huskies went 33-18-1 with a second-place finish in their league playoffs.

Oak Park and River Forest High School hockey coach Dave Dyson embodies commitment and dedication for the sport. On and off the ice, he has played a monumental role in developing high school players across Illinois. Among many impressive accomplishments, he coached the prestigious Illinois high school hockey Showcase Team for three years and received two awards for program building. Entering his fifth season as the Huskies’ head coach, Dyson has created a new brand of exciting OPRF hockey inside the Paul Hruby Ice Arena at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex. The Huskies begin the season by hosting the Ridgeland Crosstown Classic (Sept. 8-10). The three-day tournament, featuring OPRF, Fenwick, Stevenson and Benet, will include a roundrobin format with all games played at Photo by Dawn Gonzalez Ridgeland Common. Of course, the Liam Burns, a top scorer for the OPRF hockey team, marquee matchup is celebrates after scoring a goal. OPRF vs. Fenwick on Sep. 9 at 6:50 p.m. “We have not played Fenwick since I have With several key returners this season, been the coach at OPRF,” Dyson said. “I’m the Huskies appear poised for another stelmost looking forward to the atmosphere in lar season. the arena. Fenwick is always very talented so “We play a nice defensive game, collecI expect a great turnout by the fans who will tively, and we do a good job of possessing the be ready to watch an entertaining game.” puck,” Dyson said. “This year we have to Known for solid coaching and goaltend- work on eliminating slow starts and capitaling, the Friars will present quite a challenge izing on our scoring chances.” for the Huskies. Team leaders include Smith, Liam Burns, “The key for us will be to create traffic in RJ Jones, Patrick Schmidt, PJ Gonzalez, front of their net,” Dyson said. “We also will Max Goldstein, Will DeCaro, Hank Burkett need to keep their top goal scorers from get- and Avery Anderson. ting clean looks in good scoring areas.” OPRF will employ strength in numbers While OPRF-Fenwick is the rivalry reapproach at both ends of the rink. newed game, the Huskies can expect stern “Our biggest strength this year is our tests from Stevenson and Benet. roster depth,” Smith said. “Everyone con“This tournament is a great opportunity tributes in their own way and we all do a for us to look at our new team and see where good job of carrying energy in practice and we stand against top-tier competition,” Dygames. son said. “We’re setting the bar high now because Senior captain Spencer Smith loves the our long term is nothing short of a league idea of hosting a tournament to kick off the title, and hopefully a state title as well.” Huskies’ 2017-2018 campaign.

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Fenwick senior wide receiver Michael O’Laughlin.

O’Laughlin fired up for season

In addition to the benefits of a sports-centric family, O’Laughlin has flourished under the tutelage of two very good high school coaches at Fenwick. Gene Nudo (football) and Rick Malnati (basketball) have proven records of success. “They are both great coaches and they both love their players,” O’Laughlin said. “Whenever you have a problem, whether it’s school-related or sports-related, you can go and talk to them about it. They’re aggressive coaches who care “I love the coaching staff at West Virginia,” said BY MELVIN TATE most about winning which the guys appreciate.” O’Laughlin, who is deciding between pre-med, business, Contributing Reporter As the 2017 football season moves to Week 2, O’Laughlin and economics for a major. “I love their style of offense. It and his teammates won’t soon forget last year’s couple of life lessons that sports teach us is to expect fits my strengths as a player. I feel that I controversial postseason ending against Plaincan come in and contribute right away.” the unexpected and prepare to deal with adversity. field North often referred to as the “Travesty at Like fellow Fenwick athletic phenom – Fenwick senior wide receiver Michael O’Laughlin Triton.” sophomore football player/wrestler Jacob experienced both last school year, after dealing In fact, the players are using it as a source of Kaminski – O’Laughlin comes from a with an 18-17 loss to Plainfield North in the Class motivation this fall. talented athletic family. 7A semifinals that abruptly and unfairly ended the Friars’ “We’re very prepared to handle it,” Older brother Casey, a recent Fenwick dream season, to finishing second in the Class 3A basketO’Laughlin said about possible taunting at road alum, is in his freshman year at Northball finals in overtime against Morgan Park. games this season. “We learned a lot from last western and will play outfield So, when the season-opening game against year’s seniors. Seeing the way [quarterback] Jafor the Wildcats’ baseball team. Bowen (Aug. 25) was declared a forfeit, the Fricob Keller handled the taunting during basketFather J.J. played quarterback ars had an unexpected bye and hollow victory. MICHAEL O’LAUGHLIN ball season was impressive. Seeing him respond at the University of Illinois How did O’Laughlin and his teammates deal Fenwick WR/TE For more Fenwick with composure taught me a lesson in life on and Cal State-Northridge, with yet another quirky experience? how to react when people try to throw you off while mother Kathleen played football news “We were pretty disappointed,” O’Laughlin your game. I think we’ll use the taunting as fuel volleyball at Illinois and Cal said. “Everyone was ready to play so it was LOG ON TO OAKPARK.COM to our fire this season.” State-Northridge. definitely a buzzkill. But we’re excited about The Friars would love to win a state title in Who’s the best athlete in the playing this week [against Moline] and we’re football and share it with last year’s seniors. Glen Ellyn family is a compelgoing to come out swinging”. “That would be amazing and something I definitely ling question. From a personal standpoint, O’Laughlin aims to build on thought about during the offseason,” O’Laughlin said. “I “Of course, I’m going to say it’s me,” O’Laughlin said the momentum from last year. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound wide didn’t think it was fair for last year’s seniors to go out with with a laugh. “But my dad has already proven himself. Bereceiver, who occasionally lined up at tight end, had a stellar season in 2016 with 54 receptions for 939 yards and eight ing recruited by Illinois for two sports [baseball, football] is such a tough loss. Seeing all of them devastated made me sad. something that’s rare today. It’s cool to have a dad that was touchdowns. O’Laughlin added: “If we can win this year’s state title, it very involved with Illinois. He also can play freely this season with no recruiting “My mom was a good athlete, too, and like my dad was an would be not only for us and the school, but for all the guys pressure since he orally committed to West Virginia last in the great Class of 2017 as well.” All-American in high school. Our whole family is a bunch spring. of great athletes.” Why the Mountaineers?

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Huskies have high hopes with mix of veterans and newcomers BY MARTY FARMER

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n her second year as the girls volleyball head coach at Oak Park and River Forest High School, Kelly Collins has chosen the theme “Raise It Up!” for the 2017 season. “The team is using the metaphor of a house being built,” Collins said. “They understand that last year’s team laid the foundation but now it’s time to ‘Raise It Up!,’ to be better. “Every day we walk into the gym with the mindset we have to be better than we were the day before. There is a sense of urgency for this group to be better than last year.” Considering the Huskies went 10-26 last year, an improved record seems very realistic. OPRF returns five seniors, two of whom have been on the varsity for three years. Most importantly, the players have shown an eagerness to develop as a team and follow Collins’ coaching “In terms of attitude and effort, I could not be more grateful and excited to be coaching this group of young women,” Collins said. “I sent them a text before

practice after our first game that had the thought ‘excited to get better today.’ I truly meant it. “They want to be successful and understand the hard work that must go into doing that. As a coach, you can’t ask for anything more; it’s a privilege to work with them on a daily basis. Senior Mireya Garcia, a DePaul recruit, is the top returner. The accomplished outside hitter had 120 kills, 64 digs and 21 aces last season. “Mireya evolved into one of our starting outside hitters and go-to players,” Collins said. “Though she only stands at 5-foot-10, Mireya can reach 9 feet, 8 inches when jumping; that allows her to be a deadly factor against her opponents. She is equally aggressive in the back row with her speed and ability to ready hitters.” While her talent is apparent, Garcia is focusing on a critical intangible. “As a senior, my goal is to be a leader on and off the court,” she said. “I want to lead by example, but I’m also trying to become a more vocal leader.” See HUSKIES on page 42 ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Oak Park and River Forest’s Mireya Garcia (10) serves the ball on Wednesday, Aug. 30, during a volleyball match against Morton at J. Sterling Morton High School East in Cicero.

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