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Two grocers bow out of Madison St. project Oak Park mayor: Village should consider extending Madison TIF for blockbuster project

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It’s been almost a year since the Oak Park Board of Trustees chose Jupiter Realty as the preferred developer for a mixed-use development on Madison Street that would transform the commercial corridor from Oak Park Avenue to Wesley avenues.

But both the village and the developer have been largely silent on the project over the last 11 months.

The issue has become a sticking point for some trustees elected earlier this year who are now positioned to vote on potential funding related to the project. The topic was brought up during a recent vote on the village’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which sets a guide for village spending in 2018.

Three of the seven trustees – Simone Boutet, Deno Andrews and Dan Moroney – voted against the CIP in mid-October, citing the $13 million included in the spending plan for the Madison project, as part of the reason for their objection.

That project not only would construct various See NO GROCERS on page 14

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ON THE MARKET? West Suburban Medical Center CEO Joe Ottolino says the hospital’s quality of service will not change even if it is sold. The hospital’s owner, Tenet Healthcare, just sold MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, prompting speculation about West Suburban’s future.

Is West Sub for sale, again?

CEO says service quality won’t change whoever owns it

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Oak Park’s 103-year-old West Suburban Medical Center could be on the market

again, with the news that its owner, Tenet Healthcare, is selling its Berwyn-based MacNeal Hospital to Loyola Medicine.

The sale also includes Tenet’s physician practices; the Chicago Health System, an association of nearly 1,000 physicians in independent practice; and CHS’s accountable care organization, according to Tenet’s Oct. 11 announcement.

The large Texas-based healthcare services company gave no indication, how-

ever, what it has planned for its other Chicago area holdings: West Suburban; Westlake Hospital and Weiss Memorial Hospital on the city’s North Side.

Tenet purchased West Suburban from Vanguard Health Systems in October 2013, along with MacNeal and its other suburban hospitals. It was the fourth time the Oak Park hospital, 3 Erie St., See WEST SUB on page 12

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SAY NO To the Oak Park Park District Proposed $45 million fitness and recreation center The Oak Park River Forest High School Board, along with the Park Districts of both Oak Park and River Forest are considering funding a potential community fitness and recreation facility. The estimated cost is as high as $45 million and would potentially be funded in large part by the OPRF High School through capital contributions and loans from its reserve fund.

A Park District fitness facility would be tax-exempt, paying no real estate taxes. The many fitness facilities, boutiques, franchise models and studios in Oak Park and River Forest have paid millions of dollars in real estate taxes, of which a large portion goes to OPRF High School, D-200.

About one in four Illinois residents use a fitness facility. A significant percentage of Park District fitness facilities do not operate in positive cash flow. When tax-exempt government fitness facilities duplicate services already offered by tax-paying health, fitness and recreation facilities, then all taxpayers end up bearing the ongoing costs, including the cost of annual capital improvements. That cost burden is distributed across 100% of all residents in the form of higher real estate taxes.

Let’s CUT THE CRAP! Let your voice be heard. Contact the board members of Oak Park River Forest High School, the Park District of Oak Park, the Park District of River Forest, and the trustees of the Village of Oak Park and the Village of River Forest and urge them to keep a commercial business-friendly environment by not moving forward with the proposed Park District fitness and recreation facility.

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R E P O R T

OPRF students design eco-friendly sculpture After more than 80 hours designing and building, most of it done on her Saturdays, Grace Evans said she’s finally learned to seize opportunities by the horn. In this case, the buckthorn.

“I never considered myself an art student,” said Evans, a senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School, as she looked on at “Rose,” a curving new sculpture at the Cook County Forest Preserve headquarters.

“Anytime the classroom can go outside in the community strengthens learning, makes it applicable, builds collaboration,” said Tracy Van Duinen, visual arts teacher at OPRF and Evans’ teacher.

Van Duinen said Evans is being modest. “She’s taken probably as many art classes as she could at the school; the arts will always be a part of what she does,” he said.

Evans and the 14 other OPRF students received design support from Chicagobased Transit Studio artists, the Chicago Public Art Group, and a $70,000 grant from the Cook County Forest Preserves and CSX railroad. The first of three installations, “Rose” was unveiled at 536 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest on Nov. 3. Students used materials from the area — buckthorn, cordwood and a fallen oak tree — that help cancel the noise from busy Harlem Avenue. Climbing on Rose is encouraged, said Arnold Randall, general superintendent for the Cook County Forest Preserve District.

“For us, it’s getting people to think about the wood, the pieces they find, and nature play. I hope it draws more people in to get more information and check out the forest preserve,” Randall said.

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SCULPTURE WALK: Kathleen Soler, above, of Chicago, walks on top of the new “Rose” sculpture at the Cook County Forest Preserve headquarters in River Forest.

Left, Irene Flebbe, left, and Sue Dombro, both Forest Preserve naturalists, check out the design of the new sculpture during the dedication ceremony.

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Hemingway Foundation gets a new director

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park has named Keith Strom as executive director, succeeding Pam Lyons, who will continue with the organization as volunteer coordinator.

KEITH STROM Hemingway Foundation director Strom is a former principal and director of customer solutions at MSI, who serves as a board member of the nonprofit organizations Oak Park Runners Club and Dance in the Parks.

“Today, we are thrilled to welcome Keith as our new executive director and look forward to his leadership, as the organization embraces a new vision for our foundation and its mission,” John W. Berry, chairman of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation Board, said in a press release.

Strom called the organization “a cornerstone in our community since its founding in 1983.”

“I look forward to working with our talented board members, dedicated staff and network of partners as we embark on a new vision for the foundation,” he said.

Tim Inklebarger

How to enroll in health insurance

Knox scales Mt. Fortune

Oak Park and River Forest High School alum Kevin Rhomberg, also known as the hip-hop producer Knox Fortune, is currently scaling one career peak after another.

In February, Rhomberg, who frequently collaborates with his good friend Chance the Rapper, earned a piece of Chance’s Best Rap Album Grammy Award. According to an article in the Nov. 2 Chicago Reader (on whose cover Rhomberg can be seen in mid-flight, as if jumping over a cliff), the producer’s Grammy certificate was recently mailed to his dad’s Oak Park address.

Two months ago, Rhomberg released his first solo album, Paradise. The album is apparently the start of a new height the producer wants to scale — making his name as a pop artist.

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Happy health insurance season. This year, enrollment for 2018 Affordable Care Act plans, sometimes referred to as “Obamacare,” runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15; half the time offered in previous years.

The following list of health centers offers information about patient insurance options, according to the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.

Additionally, Illinois residents can access free, certified in-person assistance by visiting GetCoveredIllinois.gov and using the “Find Help” tool. Users enter their zip code and preferred language to find and schedule information sessions with assisters in their area, according to the Department of Insurance.

For the first time ever, residents can also call Get Covered Illinois at 866-3111119 to speak with a licensed health insurance agent who can enroll them in a plan, whether it’s on or off the Obamacare marketplace, according to the Department of Insurance. Illinois residents can also enroll by going online to GetCoveredIllinois. gov and clicking on “Shop/Enroll.”

■ Westlake Hospital at 1111 W. Superior St. Suite 101, Melrose Park.

■ PCC South Family Wellness Centre at 6201 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn.

■ PCC Lake Street Family Health Center at 14 Lake St., Oak Park.

■ West Suburban Medical Center at 3 Erie Court Suite 1300, Oak Park.

■ PCC Erie Court Health Center at 1 Erie Court Suite 6040, Oak Park.

■ Access Melrose Park Family Health Center at 8321 W. North Ave., Melrose Park.

■ Parkside Health Center at 115 N. Parkside, Chicago.

■ Alivio Medical Center at 6447 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn.

■ Loretto Hospital at 645 S. Central Ave., Chicago.

■ VOISE Academy High School at 231 N. Pine Ave., Chicago.

■ PCC Salud Family Health Center at 5359 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago.

■ PCC Austin Family Health Center at 5425 W. Lake St., Chicago.

■ Access Austin Family Health Center at 4909 W. Division St., Chicago.

■ Access Doctors Medical Center at 6240 W. 55th St., Chicago.

■ Community Nurse Health Association at 27 W. Calendar Ave., LaGrange.

■ Community Nurses Health Center at 110 W. Calendar Ave., LaGrange.

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BIG WEEK Guatemalan Sojourn Reception Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 to 4 p.m., Ferguson Art Gallery, Kretzmann Hall, Concordia University Chicago: View gouache and ink works by Oak Parker Nick Bridge. Artist talk at 3 p.m.; show runs through Dec. 15. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Questions: 708-209-3013. 7400 Augusta St., River Forest.

“An American Home” Airs

The Minority Monologues

Sunday, Nov. 12, 8 to 9 p.m., Lakeshore PBS (WYIN): If you didn’t make the big-screen showing at the Lake, see this documentary in the comfort of your home. It tells the tale of Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, one of the first prairie-style homes. Available on Comcast channels 21/239.

Saturday, Nov. 11, at 6 to 9 p.m., L!VE Café: Come for an evening of performances by people of color about cultural identity in America. A benefit for Echo Theater Collective’s inaugural season, which is giving voice to the people who need it most through community theater. In partnership with Suburban Unity Alliance and Oak Park Women of Color. More: facebook.com/echotheatercollective/. 163 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park.

Veterans Day 2017 Senior Lunch Celebration Thursday Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m., Oak Park Township Senior Services: Staff Sergeant Albert Parr joins the lunch program for an 11:30 showing of the 20-minute documentary “Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe,” which recognizes those who help others, including veterans in Operation Combat Bikesaver like Parr. A Q&A follows.

Lunch program is for qualified residents of OP&RF 60+. Questions: 708-383-8060. 130 S. Oak Park Ave.

Veterans Day Commemoration

Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Ballroom, Oak Park Arms: All are invited to the WWI-themed commemoration, “Americans Abroad,” to remember the 100th Anniversary of the United State’s entry into the war. The History Singers lead patriotic music and bugler John Borland, in a WWI uniform, plays taps. 408 S. Oak Park Ave.

“From Chicago to Vietnam: A Memoir of War” Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Meet author and Vietnam veteran Michael Duffy and hear his gritty and intimate story of the epic battle, the Tet Offensive. 834 Lake St., Oak Park

American WWI Posters 100 YearsLater Saturday, Nov. 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Oak Park River Forest Museum: Tour the WWI and America exhibit, “From the Home Front to the Battle Front” led by OP&RF Historical Society volunteer and retired history professor Bob Messer as he discusses the collection of WWI posters on display. Inquire: 708848-6755. 129 Lake St., Oak Park.

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ART BEAT

Artists take up ‘residence’ in the library

By MICHELLE DYBAL

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tended the drop-in sessions.

D’Mauri “DJ” Jackson, a Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School seventh-grader, started life on the West Side of Chicago and loved to paint as a young boy. But he had not picked up a paintbrush since his mother died when he was 7 years old. The following year, his father also died.

rom strolling through Scoville Park, drumming up interest by passing out percussion instruments for the kickoff in September to covering the walls from floor to ceiling in the “Idea Box” with paint, artist Jon Veal is trying to inspire youth with his drop-in programs at the Oak Park Public Library.

During his two-hour art sessions for students in grades 6 through 12, Veal provides some structure but allows for flexibility.

“We had one art project where they drew by looking at one another and couldn’t take their eyes off each other or lift their pen,” Veal said.

“The idea is to really see what you’re drawing.”

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer The young artists were also intrigued by Carole Harri- PAINT PREP: Artist in Residence John Veal, of Oak Park, son’s brass and copper, largertapes off an area on the wall that he plans to paint inside than-life “Unity and Growth” across the hall in the vesti- the Idea Box at the Oak Park Public Library on Lake Street. bule of the Main Library.

Now 13, he is being raised by his grand“They just started drawing the sculpmother, whom DJ says “is the best.” The ture,” he said.

That piece, dating back to 1966, has been smiles come easily and he loves drawing located there since the new library opened cartoon characters and passing them on to in 2003. It was also at fixture at the previ- friends to color because he can always draw ous Main Library. Surely these students had some more. In the past, he “discovered spray walked by it countless times, but now they paint” and customized his scooter and bikes were seeing it with fresh eyes — artists’ eyes with friends. But painting expressively did not happen until now.

— and recording those visions on paper.

“We painted rocks, stacked them and put Children and Middle School Services Librarian Jose Cruz said many students find them in the Idea Box,” DJ said. “We painted the library to be a safe haven to come to after them in all colors — blue, yellow, brown, school. He said the idea for the Artist in Resi- purple. That was my favorite art project.”

The cairns were left on display with the dence program is to provide quality programlights dim to create a mysterious look that ming that helps all students feel welcome.

“I’m particularly proud that we have DJ also liked. But the next installment means had, so far, a Puerto Rican and an African the students will be painting the walls as American artist lead the classes and serve well as canvases. When asked how he’ll feel as role models for the students who frequent about unleashing all that creativity with a the library after school, which happen to be brush and paint once again, DJ smiled.

“It’s going to feel good,” he said. mostly students of color,” Cruz said.

On Friday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. In January, the library’s first artist in residence, poet and vocalist Luis Tubens, 15, students can join in the Community began holding writing workshops and open Painting Project and Gallery Installation mics. The program was such a success, he at the Idea Box, Main Library, 834 Lake continues to work with students at weekly St., from 4 to 6 p.m. A reception will be held writing meet-ups, monthly open mics, and Friday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m.

More than a Mic, an open mic event for weekly after-school chess.

Meanwhile, Veal’s concluding project is in grades 6 to 12, is held the last Wednesday full swing. The Idea Box, located outside the each month from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Veterans Main entrance, has ongoing changing art Room at Main. The next one is Nov. 29. Writand exhibits. Veal has selected an “uplifting ing meet-ups are held every Wednesday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Chess is on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 color palette” for the walls to be painted.

This particular project could be life alter- p.m. Both meet in the Children’s Department, ing for one student who has regularly at- Main Library.

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Reality check on Community Center

ith any luck, the fever broke Monday night on the endlessly vague but remarkably expensive proposed collaboration between the Park District of Oak Park, the River Forest Park District and Oak Park and River Forest High School, the hoped-for sugar daddy of an up-to-$45 million plan to build a community center/ indoor pool/track/mental health center/meeting space/ gymnasium at some still-to-beannounced location.

At a special meeting Monday to hear more permutations on financing options that would drain its still large cash reserve, school board members finally spoke up. Thank you, thank you.

Oak Park’s park district and Jan Arnold, its executive director, have been dreaming of such a facility for many years. Always they point to some community survey from a few years back where they report there was strong enthusiasm for such an all-encompassing facility.

Sure. Why not? In a perfect world I want a community center, too.

Oh, this means my taxes will go up by $400 a year? And you’re taking that taxable property off the rolls? (Alternately, you’re taking a chunk of my favorite park?) This will compete with all those private gym facilities that pay taxes?

And OPRF still wants to build its own oncampus pool? This is a joke, right?

Somehow in its latest iteration, the park district convinced the cash-rich high school to consider being the piggy bank for the vast majority of the funds needed for construction. Both park districts and OPRF would invest $5 million toward the project. A phantom $5 million would come from “sponsors and naming rights.”

And the balance of $20 to $25 million would be ponied up by the high school as a long-term loan to the park district.

The high school has been making sincere efforts to rebuild its community trust

deficit after narrowly losing a tax hike referendum to build a pool one year ago. Parallel to the very private discussions about this community center notion, the school has been running a fully transparent, citizen-infused effort called Imagine OPRF. The nearly 50 citizens on the Imagine project have been charged with vetting previous OPRF facility plans — including the need to replace obsolete pools — and coming back to the school board with recommendations by next summer.

On Monday, board members made clear that these two processes cannot run sideby-side, that OPRF cannot possibly fund both, cannot go out to voters for financial backing on both.

All three taxing bodies agreed when they made an agreement to study a community center that Dec.1 would be the deadline for reaching a pact. If there is no path to financing this, and the school board seemed clear about that Monday, we ought to just call this off now.

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Trinity celebrates centennial with new street sign

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

At least they can’t call it “Prison on Division” anymore, joked Mia Rizzi, a student at Trinity High School in River Forest, on renaming Division Street “Trinity Way,” in honor of the high school’s 100th year residing on the 7500 block of Division Street.

Rizzi, 17, shivering in a sweatshirt and skirt, joined about 450 of her classmates outside on Nov. 1 to celebrate the new street name, the centennial, and Founder’s Day, the all-girl Catholic school’s annual celebration of Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, who founded the Sinsinawa Dominican sisterhood in the 1800s. Trinity is still a Sinsinawa-sponsored school. Rizzi was one of 15 nominees in Trinity’s Founder’s Day essay contest, the theme focusing on what Mazzuchelli would think of Trinity today.

“He would think, ‘Danggggg, these women are cool, smart individuals,’” Rizzi said, as a Beyonce song looped in the background.

Rizzi can partially credit Rick Gillis, a member of Trinity’s board of directors, for the new “Trinity Way” signs. Donned in a navy “Fathers’ Club” hat, Gillis said that in this day and age, any Catholic all-girls high school that

has survived 100 years should be celebrated.

“There’s a lot of declining enrollment. The bottom line is it costs money to go to school here instead of a free public school,” he said.

Sister Michelle Germanson, longtime president of Trinity, said she remembers Trinity’s student population was at least twice its present size in the 1960s when she attended the school. She said she credits Trinity’s International Baccaleurate academic program, athletics, and a culture that focuses on empowering women with keeping the school in business for 100 years.

“We want the best for our girls,” Germanson said.

Trinity is currently interviewing candidates to replace Germanson as president. Its board has narrowed the search to eight candidates; spokeswoman Patti Williams said she didn’t know any details about who was being considered, but that Trinity would make a decision by October of 2018. After that, Germanson will stay on at Trinity as president emeritus, and direct alumni relations for the school.

Trinity also recently unveiled plans for a new Leadership Center building. Over the past two years, the school has been raising

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

WAY COOL: Molly Healy, a senior from Oak Park, unveils the new commemorative Trinity High School Way street sign during a centennial celebration outside Trinity High at the corner of Lathrop Avenue & Division Street in River Forest.

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funds with the goal of reaching $8 million.

Since Trinity has yet to achieve 80 percent of their goal, Williamson said the school was still in its “silent phase” about what the Leadership Academy will be used for, its expected square footage, when the building will be built, and how much it will cost.

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said the two-story center would be located in the back of the school and connect Trinity’s education, fine arts and athletic wings, making all of them handicap accessible. A courtyard will separate the Leadership Center from the current building.

“We have no small plans,” she said.

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Oak Park trustee closes restaurant on North Avenue

Deno Andrews’ Felony Franks employed ex-offenders

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It was a three-year run in Oak Park for Deno Andrews, but on Monday the Oak Park trustee announced he has closed Felony Franks, a fast-food restaurant on North Avenue known for hiring ex-offenders.

Reached by phone, Andrews said it is a “cautionary tale for not only our village but the county and the state and that when costs rise faster than markets can sustain them things like this happen.”

Felony Franks, 6427 W. North, also is known for its distinct marketing strategy, using prison-related themes, with names like the Misdemeanor Wiener and Felony Fries.

Andrews announced the closure of the business on Facebook, noting that “property taxes, new labor laws and the cost of goods increased faster than the market was willing to pay for such increases.”

In an effort to keep up with rising costs, Andrews had to raise prices, he said, which was too much of a burden for his customers.

Andrews said in an interview that twothirds to three-quarters of his business was not from Oak Park and they are not in a position to have large increases in prices.

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DOG GONE: Deno Andrews at his restaurant, Felony Franks, on Election Day. “We were faced with having to lower our standards in order to stay afloat. We did what we could, but I was just not behind any substantial lowering of standards for obvious reasons. Many customers noticed we went down a notch, mainly because we had to lower staffing hours,” he said.

Andrews, who was elected to the Oak Park

Board of Trustees earlier this year, continues his work with Rescue Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to encourage businesses to hire ex-offenders.

He was awarded a $50,000 grant in 2016 from the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation’s Big Idea contest, which offers the grant annually for business ideas that

provide a public service in the community.

Andrews said the grant is for 18 months and he has been working with small businesses and larger retailers in town to boost the idea of hiring ex-offenders.

He noted in his farewell letter on Facebook that Felony Franks has a zero recidivism rate with its employees.

“The city of Chicago has a 54 percent recidivism rate in the same time period. Creating jobs, sharing knowledge, and helping people who deserve a second chance really has an impact on our community,” he said in his farewell letter.

Andrews also has been working on a community funded café project that would likely be located in the northeast area of Oak Park.

Andrews said in his farewell letter that he is considering his options for the future of Felony Franks.

“The restaurant business really needs a hands-on owner,” he wrote, adding, “I would consider financing a sale of the business and/or equipment. We have a turn-key situation for someone who wants to hit the ground running. I believe the place could work if an owner was there more than I can be.”

Meanwhile, Andrews said he has no shortage of things to do in the village.

“This will help me focus my attention on these existing projects and being successful as a trustee,” he said.

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Oak Parkers to ‘hack’ the budget

Local tech guru holds hackathon to crowdsource Oak Park budget solutions

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It’s a big task to deconstruct a municipal budget – one that requires more than one set of eyes.

That’s why Oak Park tech guru Blagica Bottigliero is soliciting Oak Park’s collective brain power to help “hack” the budgets of Oak Park’s six taxing bodies to find efficiencies.

Bottigliero is holding the so-called hackathon at Hamburger Mary’s, 155 S. Oak Park Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from noon to 8 p.m.

“What is a hackathon?” Bottigliero asks in her flyer for the event. “Simple. People, data and trying to make a story behind the numbers. We’ll have white boards and power outlets. You bring computers and wallets (for grub/drinks).

“Let’s get our heads together IN REAL LIFE and see if we can make sense of things and if we can help the village and its trustees with potential savings in the six budgets.”

Bottigliero tells Wednesday Journal in a telephone interview that the event is “kind of like an open house” in that people are invited to join the group throughout the day as they take a closer look at municipal spending.

She said there is a benefit of people getting together to solve problems collectively.

“I’m a firm believer in online working in conjunction with IRL (in real life),” she said.

She aims to have a report for the taxing bodies by the end of the event with suggestions for savings.

Bottigliero said it is not an effort to disrupt the budget processes of taxing bodies but to compliment them.

“I like to help solve problems, and there’s a lot of problem solvers in town,” she said.

Bottigliero is a former board member of the Oak Park Civic Information Systems Commission. She runs the digital and social media consulting company Zlato Digital and has worked for companies like Motorola, Orbitz and Edelman Digital.

Bottigliero also is the founder of the blog 68cents.com, which aims to help promote independently owned businesses in Oak Park.

“68 Cents comes from a study conducted in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. In partnership with Civic Economics, it was determined that, over time, for every $1 spent in the neighborhood, 68 cents came back to the neighborhood versus 42 cents from a Big Box store,” she explains on the blog. “A more recent study shows a 70 cent contribution to the same neighborhood.”

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D200 board leaning against community center funding

School board members say they have insufficient details for a vote before Dec. 1

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The prospect of the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 school board setting aside $25 million from its fund balance to pay a majority of the construction costs for a proposed community recreational center dimmed after the D200 school board met on Nov. 6.

According to the terms of a memorandum of understanding approved back in May, the school board has until Dec. 1 to agree to allocate the money for the center, but based on board discussion at Monday’s meeting, that appears unlikely to happen.

Virtually all D200 board members, who gathered Monday for a committee of the whole meeting, expressed deep reservations about the proposed community center, which would be jointly funded by D200, the Park District of Oak Park and the River Forest Park District, and utilized by both towns.

The board’s concerns mainly centered on a lack of financial details about the proposal ■ To read more and the possibility that planning for VISIT OAKPARK.COM the project could interfere with its own Imagine OPRF working group’s process of coming up with long-term facilities recommendations for the high school.

Since May, talks between D200 and the two park districts had been ramping up on a proposed recreational center that would feature an indoor swimming pool, among other amenities, to be used by both districts and that would cost between $36 million and $47 million, depending on the location. The community center would not preclude the school district eventually building a separate pool on-campus.

All three taxing bodies would put up $5 million to fund the center, with the school district committing an additional $25 million of its fund balance either as a direct loan to the Park District of Oak Park (interest included) or as a bond issue, which the Park District of Oak Park would pay down each year.

During Monday’s meeting, two more funding scenarios were presented to the school board. One included D200 providing $25 million in bonds in fiscal year 2019 and two more contributions of $5 million, in addition to the $5 million set aside that each taxing body already agreed to make.

Another funding scenario presented on Monday included D200 contributing $25 million in bonds to the Park District of Oak

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Park in fiscal year 2019, but also issuing $50 million in bonds in fiscal year 2020 to pay for facility improvements associated with the Imagine OPRF work group.

Like the community recreation center proposal, the Imagine OPRF work group was formed in the spring after residents last November voted down a proposal by D200 to fund a $44.5 million five-year facilities plan with up to $25 million in bonds. The plan included a new pool that would replace the two, roughly 90-year-old pools that the high school currently uses for PE instruction and

aquatics competition.

Comprised of around 43 members, the Imagine group is responsible for vetting D200’s prior facilities plans and coming up with recommendations for the school board to consider by next summer.

The high school has agreed to set aside at least $20 million of its fund balance to pay for those recommendations.

Up until the Nov. 6 meeting, school board members were not very vocal about the possibility of the community recreation center proposal and the work of the Imagine OPRF

group conflicting.

On Monday, however, with the Dec. 1 deadline for approving the proposal approaching, several board members expressed concerns about the school district’s ability to address both projects simultaneously.

“From a financial standpoint, I find it extremely difficult to be able to address these two issues independently,” said board member Tom Cofsky.

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D90 low-income, minorities still underperform in PARCC District reaffirms its commitment to educational equity

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Although River Forest School District 90 continues to outperform the state in its annual test of students’ English language, reading comprehension, and math abilities, low-income and students of color continue to perform behind their white counterparts.

“Results also indicate that there are opportunities for growth, especially with certain sub-groups of students and in the area of math,” Superintendent Ed Condon said in a statement, referring to student performance in the annual Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test.

Sixty-eight percent of D90 students either met or exceeded the Illinois State Board of Education’s standards in Math and English Language Arts during the 2016-17 school year, compared to a state average of about 34 percent. The state-mandated PARCC is administered in March at all public elementary schools in Illinois.

This year, Hispanic and black eighth-

graders were more than twice as likely not to meet standards in English Language Arts as their white classmates. About 69 percent of Hispanic students did not meet state standards in that section whereas the same percentage of white students did.

The gap was not limited to English Language Arts or race. Almost 94 percent of Hispanic eighth-graders didn’t meet Math standards, and about 84 percent of black students also failed to do so. Meanwhile, more than half of the white students enrolled in eighth grade met or exceeded standards in Math.

Sixty percent of fifth-graders who qualified for a free or reduced-price lunch did not meet standards in English Language Arts, with 47 percent under standards in Math.

Less than 32 percent of students who did not fall into this income category failed to meet standards in each section.

Spokeswoman Dawne Simmons said D90 noticed its significant equity issues after students began taking the PARCC exam three years ago. In response, the district formed the Equity Committee of the Board of Education and the Inclusiveness Advisory Board, which work together to address what the district refers to as its “opportunity gap.”

“We noticed this several years ago [and] we decided to do something about it,” Simmons said. “Those were the two large things we did and now both have accomplishments

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Williard School in River Forest. to their credit.”

Simmons was unable to comment on specific accomplishments either group has achieved.

The total number of River Forest students who met PARCC standards also dropped year over year.

Sixty-eight percent of students enrolled in grades three through eight either met or exceeded PARCC standards during the 20162017 school year, as opposed to 69.7 percent

who achieved the same result during the prior school year.

Simmons declined to comment on the change. But noted that the district recently adopted new English and math curriculums.

“Our school district believes strongly in the concept of continuous improvement and is committed to reducing and eventually eliminating all performance disparities between sub-groups,” Condon said in a statement.

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Several studies have found that using three-dimensional imaging, as compared to traditional two-dimensional mammograms, may be more effective in detecting breast cancer earlier, especially in women with dense breasts. It also reduces the chance of being called back for additional testing.

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Data shows OPRF exceeds state averages on SAT

New Illinois State Report Card shows progress in key areas

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

On Oct. 29, the Illinois State Board of Education released its annual Illinois School Report Card, the comprehensive picture of the academic and financial condition of public schools in the state. This year’s report card is the first since the state replaced the ACT with the SAT last year as the college entrance exam administered at no cost to high school juniors.

At OPRF, 62 percent of juniors who took the SAT in the 2016-17 school year notched at least a 540, the minimum score needed to meet state standards. Across the state, only 39 percent of high school juniors met or exceeded standards.

On the ELA portion of the test, 66 percent of OPRF juniors who took the exam met or exceeded state standards while 57 percent of test-takers met or exceeded standards on the math portion of the SAT. Across the state, 40 percent of juniors who took the exam met or exceeded standards on the ELA portion while 37 percent met or exceeded standards on the math portion of the test.

The average SAT scores of OPRF juniors on the ELA and math portions of the test were 581 and 560, respectively.

Statewide, average scores on the ELA and math portions of the test were 512 and 504, respectively.

Only 25 percent of African American juniors and 30 percent of low-income juniors at OPRF who took the SAT met or exceeded state standards. Fifty-three percent of Hispanic test-takers and 78 percent of white test-takers met or exceeded standards.

Amy Hill, OPRF’s director of assessment and research, said during an interview on Tuesday that the high school allocated a variety of resources for preparing students and teachers for the switch from the ACT to the SAT last year.

She said reading and math instructional coaches worked with small groups of teachers to “embed in their day-to-day instruction the content the kids will see on the SAT.” The school has also started utilizing test prep tools available through the College Board and Khan Academy, she said.

“We offered more practice SAT tests and Saturday learning experiences,” Hill said. “We also encouraged kids last year and this year to take the PSAT.” This year, ISBE boasted that the state report cards showed an increase in the number of minority students taking AP courses, which registered at OPRF, but only barely. For instance, state data shows that around 64 black students and 98 Hispanic students in the 10 th through 12th grades enrolled in AP courses in 2015-16. In the 2016-17 school year, those numbers increased by around 5 percent for black students

SOURCE: ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

NEW YEAR, NEW TEST: A chart produced by the ISBE that breaks down OPRF students’ SAT performance. and 7 percent for Hispanic students.

Hill said the district’s big push to enroll more minority and low-income kids in AP courses came this year and would not be reflected in the 2016-17 state data.

“We’re trying to identify students who should be recruited into AP courses who otherwise might not take them,” Hill said. “We know there’s an increase in this year compared to last year, but hope that over the course of 2-4 years, we’ll see those numbers go up even more so that we have proportional representation of all of our student groups.”

One particularly troublesome data point included in the new state report cards is teacher attendance, or the percentage of teachers who are absent fewer than 10 days

in a school year. According to ISBE, the metric is new and there’s only one year’s data. At OPRF, according to the state, only 64 percent of teachers have missed fewer than 10 days, compared with 75 percent of teachers across the state.

Hill said the state’s metric of teacher attendance is “way below what our internal records show.” She said the rate of teacher attendance at OPRF is much higher than the state shows.

“We’re still trying to work out the difference between our data and the state’s,” Hill said.

Other districts, such as Proviso Township High Schools District 209, also noticed that the teacher attendance rate was much lower than their internal data showed. Representatives from the ISBE could not be reached for comment.

State data shows D97’s achievement gap narrows

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

According to data included in the 2016-17 Illinois State Report Card, the performance gap between minority and white students, and low-income and non-low-income students in Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam is down slightly.

During the 2016-17 school year, 49 percent of D97 students met or exceeded state

standards on the PARCC, which is administered each year to 3rd through 8th grade students. Statewide, 34 percent of students met or exceeded standards on the test. The district’s overall performance is down slightly from 2016, when 51 percent of D97 students who took the test met or exceeded standards.

On the ELA portion of the PARCC, 51 percent of D97 students met or exceeded state standards, down from 55 percent in 2015-16.

On the math portion, 46 percent of D97 students met or exceeded state standards, down

from 49 percent in 2015-16.

This year, 37 percent of elementary school students across the state who took the test met or exceeded state standards on the ELA portion, and 31 percent of elementary school test-takers met or exceeded state standards on math, in 2016-17.

The gap between low-income and non-lowincome students meeting or exceeding standards on the PARCC shrank slightly from 2015-16, when low-income students performed 39 points lower on the exam than non-low-income students. In 2016-17, the gap was just 37

points. Since 2015, the gap between those two demographics has fallen by 5 points.

The gap separating the PARCC performance of black and white students also fell slightly since 2015-16, when it was 43 points.

In 2016-17, the performance gap separating white and black students was 40 points.

Since 2015, the gap has fallen by 6 points.

The gap separating white and Hispanic students’ performance on the PARCC fell by just one point since the 2015-16 school year, when it was 22 points.

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WALL TO WALL: The Oak Park Art League displays art on the walls in the lower level gallery of West Suburban Medical Center “The Buddha Within” will be on display through Nov. 30.

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WEST SUB from page 1 has been sold in its century of service.

For its first 82 years, West Sub was an independent non-profit hospital. It first changed hands in 1996 when it was purchased by Maywood-based Loyola University Medical Center. West Sub returned to independent status from 1999 to 2004 when it was sold to Resurrection Health Care. Resurrection sold West Suburban to Nashville-based Vanguard in 2010. Vanguard sold to Tenet in 2013.

A Tenet representative could not be reached for comment about a possible sale of West Suburban.

Joe Ottolino, West Suburban CEO, acknowledged that a potential sale is “the million-dollar question,” but he declined to say whether the hospital is currently on the market, but he did acknowledge that – unlike some of Tenet’s other Chicago area holdings – West Suburban is profitable.

“They were independent, they were with Loyola, they were with Resurrection, they were with Vanguard, and now we’re with Tenet. We’re still going to serve our Oak Park-River Forest-Austin community like we’ve always done with high quality and safety,” he said.

Ottolino, a former vice president at MacNeal, assumed the position of CEO at West Suburban in 2016, following the departure of Patrick Maloney.

Ottolino touted the hospital’s successes, such as the recent “A” rating for patient safety it received from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group, which surveys hospitals for performance in safety, maternity care and other categories.

West Suburban is one of 59 hospitals, out of 2,500 nationwide, to earn the rating. Stacia Thompson, West Suburban’s marketing and PR director, said the hospital has received the “A” rating from Leapfrog every year since 2012, when the ratings system first started.

Ottolino described West Suburban as a dynamic facility that serves patients from both the affluent Oak Park and River Forest communities as well as the economically depressed Chicago neighborhood of Austin.

In addition to having a cutting-edge birthing center – West Suburban is one of the few hospitals in the area that perform water births, for example – it also is one of the top medical facilities in the Chicago area to treat gunshot wound victims.

“Even though we’re not a trauma center, we get a lot of gunshot (victims) from the

surrounding area,” Ottolino said, noting that the hospital was featured in a Crain’s Chicago Business story in January, which identifies West Suburban as being the third largest community hospital in the Chicagoarea that treats gunshot wound victims without trauma center designation.

“Ambulances are not bringing those patients here. Its family members or friends are just dropping them off at the emergency department and taking off,” Ottolino said.

The hospital sees “a lot of heroin overdoses” also, said Ottolino.

West Suburban treated about a dozen overdoses in one weekend within the last couple of months, Ottolino said.

The hospital is a diverse training facility for students because of the range of patients it treats, said Ottolino, who noted that West Suburban has the second oldest residency program in the state with a pass rate of 100 percent five years running.

“Part of the (interest from students) is where we are located,” Ottolino said. “They get to see both types of communities.”

The hospital also exposes residents to hospital policy at the federal level, according to Thompson.

“Dr. Scott Yen heads up the residents and took a couple of the residents to Washington, D.C. to lobby on behalf of the patients who are underserved and that really rely on what was set forth in the Obama Administration, so the hospital gets involved, as much as we can, in policy,” Thompson said.

“These are the people seeing, firsthand, the people who need healthcare and can’t have it or are suffering from chronic illnesses or are susceptible to addictions.”

Both Ottolino and Thompson emphasized the importance of West Suburban’s outreach efforts to underserved communities in the area, highlighting its partnership with the West Cook YMCA to offer fitness classes at the hospital and its Food for Medicine program, which works with patients suffering from diabetes and other diet-related illnesses.

Jackie Dostal, director of performance improvement at West Suburban, said the hospital has active outreach programs, offering free kidney and diabetes screenings in the Austin neighborhood, among other services.

“We offer a lot of resources to the community that are free,” Dostal said. “That’s really unusual for a community hospital. That’s usually, unfortunately, the first thing that gets cut in budgets, and we’re unique in that we have a really robust community outreach program.”

Ottolino said the hospital’s recent effort to better connect with the communities it serves is part of West Suburban’s mission.

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For Imagine volunteers, OPRF campus shocks and awes Group is studying changes to the school’s century-old campus

Most members of the work group who were interviewed said they’ve been both alarmed by the building’s condition and impressed by how well it’s been maintained despite its age.

“The room right next door to my old classroom had been updated, so things weren’t

By MICHAEL ROMAIN old across the board,” Powers, a civil engiStaff Reporter neer by trade, said during a recent phone When Tom Powers returned to Oak Park interview.

He is co-chair of what’s called the Physiand River Forest High School as a voluncal Condition Sub-Work Group — teer with District 200’s Imagine one of four sub-work groups that OPRF work group — formed in make up Imagine. He said his the spring to evaluate the disgroup is responsible for evaluattrict’s facilities needs and to ing the structure of the campus recommend improvements to and things like parking, informathe school board next year — he tion technology, and security, and hadn’t anticipated finding his analyzing from an engineering old biology classroom in roughstandpoint the feasibility of the ly the same condition it was in recommendations made by the when he graduated in 1995. other three groups.

“It had the exact same furniSo far, Powers said, despite ture and layout,” Powers said. the campus’ age, its underlying “It had the same desks. I was structure is pretty much intact like, ‘Wow, these are still here.’”

RENEE BELL and well maintained.

Powers, like many of the Imagine OPRF participant “They have an automatic conroughly four dozen other coltrol system, the equipment is leagues who have joined Imagmaintained on a regular schedule, ine, are becoming intimate with OPRF’s more than 100-year-old campus in they have a new chiller,” he noted.

Renee Bell, a mother of two OPRF stuorder to figure out ways to bring the 20thdents and co-chair of the sub-work group century structure into the 21st.

“It’s a very beautiful facility, and there’s a lot of history, but I was appalled at the state of some of the spaces.”

that is looking into how the campus accommodates athletics and other extracurricular activities, said her group has so far found that scheduling issues and overcrowding are concerns common across the whole Imagine work group. Like Powers, she had her own moment when touring the campus.

“I have to say, looking through the school, it’s a very beautiful facility, and there’s a lot of history, but I was appalled at the state of some of the spaces,” said Bell, who runs training and development for an executive search firm. “I had no idea that this is what my kids lived through every day.”

Audrey Lee, chair of the performing and fine arts sub-work group, who has a son who plays drums at OPRF, said musicians “pretty much play in the hallways during class time” because the band room is so overcrowded.

“Those teachers are making do and making a lot of stuff work in ways that are amazing,” Lee, an HR professional, said.

The 42-member Imagine work group includes 31 community members (out of the

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90 applicants who applied), along with about a dozen high school faculty members, staff and teachers embedded in work groups to provide expertise.

The community members said they’re just getting beyond the evaluation phase, which involves painstakingly mapping out every sports and extracurricular space on campus. They’ll make final recommendations to the school board next summer.

The Imagine group is seeking public feedback at a community meeting on Nov. 15 at OPRF, 201 N. Scoville Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Oak Park police squad cars collide during call Two Oak Park police squad cars collided while responding to a call at the intersection of Adams Street and East Avenue on Thursday, according to a press release from the village.

Two officers were injured in the crash and were transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, but their injuries were not life-threatening. One officer was released after being treated, but the other is was still at the hospital undergoing tests, according to the press release.

The accident took place at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 2, when the officers were responding to a call for assistance from another officer conducting a traffic stop, according to the village.

One squad car was headed northbound on East Avenue and the other westbound on Adams Street.

The collision took place at the intersection, sending the westbound squad car into the parkway where it struck a tree and the northbound squad car into the intersection.

The two officers were able to exit their vehicles and radio for medical assistance.

The Oak Park Police Department is investigating the incident.

Possession of controlled substance A 26-year-old woman was arrested for

possession of a controlled substance believed to be heroin in the 1000 block of Jackson at 1:54 p.m. on Nov. 4. The woman, who lives in the 1600 block of Westchester, in Westchester, was involved in a traffic crash.

A name check revealed she had a suspended license and was found in possession of several clear bags containing a white substance.

Criminal damage to property ■ The mechanical arm at the villageowned parking garage in the 100 block of Forest Avenue was damaged by a vehicle at 2:49 p.m. on Nov. 4. Two men drove an older silver, 4-door BMW through the middle lane while exiting the garage, causing an estimated $500 in damage.

■ The window of a store in the 800 block of Madison Street was shot with a BB-type projectile sometime between 10 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 5:59 a.m. on Oct. 30. The estimated loss was unknown.

Another business in the 400 block of Madison Street had two windows damaged

by BB projectiles sometime between 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 9:52 p.m. on Oct. 29.

■ Four vehicles were vandalized and burglarized on Halloween night around Oak Park. In the 200 block of S. Scoville, the rear window of a vehicle was defaced with spray paint sometime between 8 and 8:41 p.m.

In the 300 block of South Lombard, the

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Propose extending Madison TIF from page 1 residential and commercial buildings along both sides of the 600 and 700 blocks of Madison Street, it also would bend a portion of the road between Euclid and Wesley avenues to make room for an anchor tenant, which is expected to be a large retailer such as a grocery store.

That anchor tenant is central to the proposal, but Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb said in an interview with Wednesday Journal that two prospective grocers – Mariano’s and Jewel – both showed interest in the location but ultimately chose not to sign on for the project.

The project is made possible by the village’s ownership of a surface parking lot at the corner of Oak Park Avenue and Madison Street. Although Jupiter has been working to purchase or control other parcels of land along Madison Street for the project, it is uncertain whether the company has moved forward with purchasing any of the properties needed to move the project forward.

Among those parcels is a property just east of the parking lot, long occupied by Car-X Tire & Auto, 700 Madison St.,

rear passenger window of a vehicle was shattered sometime around 4 p.m.

In the 200 block of South Wesley, a vehicle was burglarized. The burglar ransacked the interior, damaged the ignition cylinder and defaced the vehicle with white spray paint.

In the 200 block of North Grove, the hood of a vehicle was damaged by offenders who stomped the vehicle with their feet sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 and 8:15 a.m. on Nov. 1.

Motor vehicle theft A 2000 gray Volkswagen Jetta was stolen on Oct. 31 in the 1000 block of Austin Boulevard at 6:44 p.m. on Oct. 31. Three men wearing costumes stole the vehicle that was left running in the alley. The vehicle also contained a women’s burgundy fur coat, a blue purse, a black wallet, and yellow and black Bumblebee jewelry. The thieves fled the scene in an unknown direction. The vehicle was recovered by Chicago police in the 5700 block of West Augusta in Chicago at 11:54 a.m. on Nov. 1. No apprehensions were made.

Battery ■ Three or four people driving a white and gray, four-door vehicle shot a Chicago resident with a BB-gun, hitting the victim on the left cheek in the 900 block of Mapleton

which the board of trustees voted unanimously to purchase for $1.3 million in September. The decision by the board to purchase that property suggests that Jupiter is not ready to pull the trigger on land acquisition for the project just yet.

Jupiter executive vice president Jerry J. Ong did not return calls requesting an interview.

The financing of the mega-project is facing a difficult timeline with the expiration of the Madison Street Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district in December 2018. Village planners are hoping to use the TIF funds to help pay some of the costs of the project.

Abu-Taleb acknowledged that the timing is difficult, and while not ideal, he said the village should consider extending the life of the TIF. Such an extension would add 12 additional years to the life of the TIF. Any TIF extension would require the buy-in of other local taxing bodies.

Abu-Taleb noted that something has to be done to help the Madison property in the area slated for development, which are underperforming in their contribution to the property tax base, generating a combined estimated $140,000 a year in property tax revenue. “It’s not fair to the other properties (which contribute more to Oak Park’s tax bill),” he said.

If the TIF expires next year without the village spending the current TIF funds, the balance will be split up and sent back to the village’s various taxing bodies.

Avenue at 6:56 p.m. on Oct. 31. The vehicle then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Discharge of firearm arrest Robert Lewis, 56, of the 500 block of South Elmwood in Oak Park, was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm at his home at 8:26 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Warrant arrest Dantrell White-Dent, 19, of the 5500 block of West Congress Parkway in Chicago, was arrested in the 800 block of South Oak Park Avenue at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 30 and charged with attempted vehicular hijacking, aggravated assault, battery and violating parole. No additional information was given.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 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.

— Compiled by Timothy Inklebarger

“The bases are loaded and we have two outs (Mariano’s and Jewel), but we could have a home run next week. We’re only in the third inning.”

ANAN ABUTALEB Village president

Although the project appears to be in peril absent an anchor tenant, Abu-Taleb said village planners and the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation are still working to attract another anchor.

He said that although a deal does not appear imminent, things could change quickly and soon.

Abu-Taleb said he understands the frustration over the shortage of information on the status of the project, but urged the public to be patient.

He used a baseball analogy to explain the situation: “The bases are loaded and we have two outs (Mariano’s and Jewel), but we could have a home run next week.”

Abu-Taleb later added: “We’re only in the third inning.”

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Oak Park considers fee hikes Ambulance, refuse disposal, and liquor license fees eyed

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

As the Oak Park village board faces an almost 18 percent increase in the village’s portion of the property tax bill, elected officials are eying increases in some fees to help reduce the property tax burden.

At Monday night’s board meeting, trustees got their first look at proposals that would increase fees for ambulance rides, refuse disposal, construction and building permits and liquor licenses.

Those fee increases were in first reading, so no final decision was made.

The liquor license fee increase proposal is a tiered system based on the seating capacity of the establishment. Some restaurants and brewpubs will see their fee reduced under the proposal.

Restaurants with Class B-1 liquor licenses that have a seating capacity of 100 or more would increase to $2,500 from $2,000; those with seating for 50 to 99 would stay the same; and those with less than 50 would be reduced to $1,000.

Licenses for package liquor sales would increase from $2,500 to $3,000, and craft-

brew lounge liquor licenses would increase from $2,000 to $2,500.

The board also was presented with a proposal that would increase garbage removal fees slightly.

“The rates have been adjusted by three percent to account for a two and a half percent increase for collection costs per the Waste Management contract, and to provide sufficient revenues for the anticipated 2018 expenditures,” according to a village memo.

Refuse and yard waste collection are also proposed to increase by 3 percent.

That proposal also creates an incentive program for the village’s compost program, which is currently utilized by roughly 10 percent of the households in Oak Park.

“Users who commit to a minimum of 12 months of composting service will receive the first three months free, a credit of $44.56,” according to the village.

That incentive proposal was suggested by Trustee Deno Andrews.

Trustee Jim Taglia applauded the effort and said the board should set a goal of growing the program to 30 percent usage.

Ambulance fees would increase. Currently those fees run between $600 and $1,150, depending on the type of service and whether the patient is an Oak Park resident. Under the proposal they would increase to a flat fee of $1,400 for residents and $1,800 for non-residents.

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knew no one in the large BRAVO production of The Little Mermaid Jr. at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in my neighborhood, yet this was one of the most thrilling, joyous and enjoyable student shows I’ve ever seen. Grab a kid or two — yours or someone else’s — and go enjoy this wonderful version of the beloved Disney animated feature. There are still two performances this weekend on Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. It’s really a lot of fun.

Little Mermaid Jr., based on a 19th-century tale by Hans Christian Andersen, is amazing in every way possible. Produced and directed by Tina Reynolds, the show is inventively staged. There are something like 114 students involved in the production. Scores of kids are onstage in nearly every scene, either singing and dancing or manipulating the multitude props and set pieces.

The stage crew is always busy. There are giant projections, puppets and spellbinding “flying” sequences. Rick Frendt does amazing work projecting the shimmering, watery world of the loveable aquatic characters. The gorgeous costumes are creative and colorful.

The Little Mermaid animated feature came along in 1989 after a long period of lackluster Disney films. This comeback picture is now referred to as “Disney Renaissance.”

The Oscar-winning music is by Alan Menken with lyrics

by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. The musical director of the Brooks’ production is Cameron Burgess. The choreographer, Meghan Figel, is assisted by guest choreographer Rachel Caron. The ensemble dancing sequences are lively and energized.

Lisa Green and Ann Heggens designed and coordinated the huge number of costumes.

There are two casts of students playing the key roles. Sadly there is not enough room here to name everyone.

Samantha Green played the title role at the matinee I saw. She was completely charming and adorable, even managing to stay in character while “swimming”

through the air, singing in a flying harness.

Ariel, the “Little Mermaid,” should be a happy girl. She has lots of friends in her enchanting undersea world where her father (Jordan Lockett) is King of the Sea, and she has a beautiful singing voice. But she is also headstrong, rebellious, and totally fascinated with life up on land. She longs to be human so she can win the heart of Prince Eric (Jack Berleman-Paul), a young human she rescued from a storm at sea. Legless Ariel defies her furious father and makes a pact with an evil octopus named Ursula (Rachel Czuba) to become human and leave her watery world.

She gives up her voice to find love.

The cast is great. The students are full of stage presence. The wise red crab, Sebastian, was played by Sydney Germany.

Flounder was Ellie Compton and Scuttle the wacky sea gull was Indigo Gordon, who has a terrific tap number with his fellow sea gulls. Thaddeus Schultz played Chef Louis.

Ursula the evil sea witch wears a really creative costume, with her eight octopus tentacles manipulated

by Amera Fields, Bridget Lynch, Wami Osikanlu and Lily Watson.

Many cast members wear shoes on skate wheels, which make the characters seem like they are gliding through the water.

Songs such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World” are all enjoyable Especially fun is the chorus of mermaids who sing “She’s In Love” like one of the girl groups from the 1960s.

If you know of elementary school kids who might want to see what performance opportunities await them in middle school, definitely take them to see Little Mermaid Jr. It is a truly delightful experience that lifted my spirits on a dark, rain-soaked Saturday.

Brooks Middle School is located at 325 S. Kenilworth Ave. in Oak Park. Tickets cost $10 or $8 for students and seniors.

Little Mermaid Jr. is a definite crowdpleaser. It’s a huge, enchanting show that’s got everything from kids doing cartwheels to tap-dancing sea gulls. What a good time!

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ince it was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953, the Original Pancake House chain has been the place for pancakes and a whole lot more. Here in the near-west suburbs, the Original Pancake House has been a part of the community for thirty seven years.

After twenty eight years in Oak Park and nine in Forest Park, the local franchise keeps the customers coming in year after year with the same high standards, qualit y ingredients and amazing breakfasts.

Owner Steve Pachmayer has been here since the beginning and notes that the restaurant really has grown up with the community. “I’ve hired the kids who used

to come here as babies with their parents.

I’ve seen them grow up and bring their own kids in here.”

The secret to longevity starts with great ingredients, and Steve says the Original Pancake House always uses the best ingredients. From 93 score butter to heavy whipping cream to extra-large, double a eggs, the ingredients make a difference.

Known for their original recipe sausage and bacon from Hormel, Steve says there is a difference in the Original Pancake House bacon.

“We use hickory-smoked, and sugar cured bacon. Our cuts are nine to eleven slices per pound, where most places do eighteen to twenty four slices per pound.

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In addition to starting with the best ingredients, the Original Pancake House cooks from scratch. There are no boxes or mixes in the restaurant. Pancake batter is made by hand and has over sixteen

ingredients. Orange and grapefruit juices are fresh squeezed, and the syrups and sauces are all made from scratch.

Noting that they do not use a microwave or freezer, Steve says that the Original Pancake House serves food that is fresh and made-to-order. Of course, customers line up for the famous buttermilk pancakes, but they love the apple pancakes, waffles and strawberry crepes too. Customizable skillets are a fan favorite. Each skillet starts out with over half a pound of potatoes, and customers can add the meat, vegetables and style eggs they choose.

Throughout the years, the Original Pancake House has kept the focus on fresh, quality food and in the process has become a community mainstay. Steve says that he’s seen a steady growth in clientele and that his average customer stops by two to three times a week. From families to seniors, to groups of friends, there is always a spot at the table at the

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It’s no secret that the local housing stock is high maintenance. With many homes in Oak Park pushing 100 years old or more, they are starting to show their age. While not every home requires major plastic surgery, most, if not all, need the occasional nip and tuck to keep meeting the needs of their owners.

In Oak Park, there are countless local business from plumbers and electricians to contractors and handymen who work to help residents keep their homes from falling apart.

And, some of these newer businesses are embracing new industry norms and defying gender stereotypes when it comes to

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SHARP CHOICE: Katie Kopecky, a carpenter with The Good Handyman in Oak Park, became interested in the trade when she worked on the stage crew for plays at Oak Park and River Forest High School. But she didn’t think of it as a career until after college. their workforces, and these business owners say they and their clients are the better for it.

Electricity updates Many of the area’s older homes are holding on to outdated electrical wiring, dating back more than 100 years and Oak Parkbased Kinetic Energy’s Ted Stroup and his

team of electricians, which includes two female electricians, are working to change that, one house at a time.

Kinetic is called in frequently when people are buying or selling older homes. New owners often want more options for lighting and more outlets than older homes typically have. Office manager Traci Arnesen, who like Stroup is an Oak Park resident, says

that these things make a big difference in an older home.

“I’m an Oak Parker as well and live in an old house,”Arnesen said. “It’s nice to know that we can do new lighting and fun to be able to tell people we can do this in their old homes because we’ve done it in ours.”

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Problem solving from page B5 Many owners of older homes are concerned about the safety of original cloth wiring. According to Stroup the concerns are real.

“Over time it will crack and dry rot, and you’re going to eventually have problems with it,” Stroup said.

Stroup’s small business employs two female electricians in a field often dominated by men. Brianna Starks and Tara Schaafsma are in the regular rotation of electricians for the company.

Schaafsma has been with the company for four years. After earning her degree in anthropology from the University of Iowa, p Schaafsma wasn’t sure what career path her suggested to follow. Her mother that she try doing something ke carwith her hands, like pentry or electricity.. lv“I like problem solvg ing, like working with my hands and like working with tools, so I thought I’d try it,” Schaafsma said.

She worked for eight years in commercial electricity in Iowa City n and spent a year in n New York City as an ubelectrician on the subway system. After taking some time off with her children when she moved to Oak Park, she was ready to return to work and found Kinetic was the perfect hometown job for her.

“You never know quite what you’re going to get into,” Schaafsma said. “Sometimes, older homes are just dustier and dirtier inside the walls than new, or sometimes, you

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BBRIGHT SPOT: Kinetic Energy in Oak Park employs two female electricians. Tara Schaafsma (above aand left) got a degree in anthropology, but decided to give being an electrician a whirl after college, working in Iowa City and New York City before settling in Oak Park. Below left, carpenter Katie w Kopecky works with Good Handyman owner Andy Sjostrom on a railing. The company was hired to Ko repair rep a back staircase on a home on Linden Avenue. in run into old an tube knob and w or cloth wire.

A tim evlot of the time, re erything’s been retrofit.” havi emArnesen said that having ployees like Schaafsma and Starks on the job has been great for public relations.

“One customer asked to take a photo of Tara on the job, because her daughter was a young adult and she wanted to show her

that women can work in a technical field,” Arnesen said.

Power tools and more When native Oak Parker Andy Sjostrom decided to start his own with a handyman business in 2007, he had an architecture degree and 15 years of experience in the construction field under his belt, and was ready to work for himself.

He and his wife Kate partnered to form The Good Handyman, and Andy credits Kate vision with the success of the company.

He said there is no typical day for someone in his line of work, but that older Oak Park homes present plenty of opportunities for work.

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what we do and critical to the business on a day-to-day basis,” he said.

For Kopecky, working in carpentry was an unexpected career path. She worked on the stage crew while attending Oak Park and from page B7 River Forest High School and enjoyed the carpentry required by the job, but it wasn’t “As handymen and remodelers, we can be until after college that she entertained the looking at lot of different situations during idea of turning it into a career. A neighbor the day,” Andy said. “Seasonally, we do a lot who had used The Good Handyman serof replacement of doors and weather strip- vices and knew Sjostrom was hiring recomping. These beautiful old doors in Oak Park mended Kopecky look into the job, and she also leak like sieves. They look pretty, but was hired as an apprentice. in the winter, they are the bane of people’s Whether they are working on small tasks existence.” or larger remodeling projects, Beyond adding comfort to Kopecky says, “One of the area home’s with weather-batnice things is that every day is tling strategies. Sjostrom and something different. We just his carpenters also work on a finished gutting a bathroom, we lot of organization systems for do punch-lists and take on the clients and bigger projects like small things you can live with bathroom and kitchen remodels. but that might be super annoyAlong with partnering with ing.” his wife to run the business, Not only does Kopecky work Sjostrom has employed a female on carpentry and general handycarpenter, Katie Kopecky, for the man jobs, but last year, she and last three years. For him, gender Sjostrom also worked to inspire wasn’t even something to think the next generation of females.

KATIE KOPECKY about.

They ran a mother-daughter Carpenter “While I think it’s a rarity to shop class to introduce power have a woman leading a contools and building projects to elstruction company that also has ementary school girls. a lead carpenter as a woman, to Kopecky said that Sjostrom me as a business owner, it’s irwas inspired by his own daughrelevant,” Sjostrom said. “Each ter to teach the course, and it excels at her job, not because was something that resonated she is a woman, but because she is good at with her as well. what she does.”

“I was super on board,” Kopecky said.

Sjostrom said that some clients are still “The problem with women not being in taken aback that he has a female lead car- the trades starts because when they were penter, but that he lets Kopecky’s skills young, they aren’t even introduced to these speak for themselves. tools and practices. Not everything we do “She has a willingness to learn and com- is really hard, but people just need to be mitment to her craft that make her great at taught how to do it.”

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2435 N. 77th Court. UNIT 3WN, Elmwood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$147,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 156 N. Oak Park Ave. UNIT 1A, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1133 W. Chicago Ave. UNIT 2SW, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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101 N. Euclid Ave. UNIT 2, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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934 Columbian, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$639,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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N EW LI S T I NG! 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

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. ...........................................................................$549,000

GREAT TWO BEDROOM unit within walking distance to Elmwood Park train station. Crown molding and hardwood floors in bedrooms and living room. MB has walk in closet with half bath.

One assigned parking space. Laundry facilities located in bldg. A commuter’s dream!................................................................ $147,900

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 .....................................................................................$479,000

New Construction Luxury Condominiums in the Village of River Forest

1004 COLUMBIAN • OAK PARK

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38 PARK • RIVER FOREST

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The corner of Bonnie Brae & Thomas P RIC E RED UCED! LOVELY MEDITERRANEAN INFLUENCED HOME offers 4 BRs/2BAs, two story LR with WBFP, beamed ceiling, French doors and original 1920’s terra cotta tiled floor. New finished bsmt has 5th BR, family room, laundry room. The yard has patio and charming pergola. ...................................................................................$629,000

RIVER FOREST HOMES 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 LEGENDARY 1883 ITALIANATE VILLA on Keystone available for the first time in 37 years! A one of a kind house with 7BRs, 3BAs, new hardwood floors, custom stain glass windows, eat-in kitchen. Meticulously preserved original features. AND unparalleled 2014 Guest House! ..................$1,779,000 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 .........$1,550,000 A REAL STUNNER! This 4BR, 4 full, 1 half BA home was completely gutted and rehabbed in 2010. First floor features a much sought after open floor plan and chef’s kitchen. Bedrooms feature full walk in closets. Fabulous basement has an addl BR, full high end bath and rec room..............................$1,275,000 SPECTACULAR RENOVATION of a 4 BR, 4-1/2 BA home with an open flow feeling and generous room sizes. Kitchen is a chef’s dream, and has cathedral ceilings. Finished basement includes a rec room, playroom and bonus room. Sits on oversized lot, with a two car garage. ..............$1,169,000

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15 Luxury Units* All Three Bedroom Units For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 ELEGANT, GRACIOUS HOME with 4 BRs, 2-1/2 BAs offers a large formal LR w/gas fireplace, spacious DR, hardwood floors, beautiful molding, family room, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level and whole house generator. Outside includes back deck & 3 car garage.........................................................$835,000 RARE BRICK BURMA HOME with original coved moldings, leaded glass windows and wood floors accent well-built house. Enjoy sunroom view of park. 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 bath with large bonus room on 2nd fl, den on 1st fl.

Authentic tile roof on house and two-car brick garage ......................$689,000 VERY UNIQUE PRAIRIE HOME sits on a beautiful corner lot. The home suggestive of Tallmadge & Watson has a dramatic family room that opens to the kitchen. Expansive LR with fireplace. Basement has 2nd half bath, and storage. Nice size yard with private brick patio & XL 2 car garage. ...$629,000 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..............$619,900

BEAUTIFUL 3 LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY offers 3800+ sq/ft of living! Open concept on first floor. Second floor features four spacious bedrooms & a sunroom overlooking backyard. Third floor has great room w/separate guest BR and workout room. Finished basement. .................................................................................................$599,000

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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!........................$1,875,000 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 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED four BR, 2-1/2 BA move in condition home!

Custom kitchen, family room, high ceilings with crown molding in every room. Wide planked hardwood floors. Many custom built-ins. Second floor laundry, 2 Car garage plus 2 additional outside spaces. .....................$724,500 INVITING TWO STORY three BR on a corner lot designed in 1921 by renowned architect Lyman Allison. This classic home has retained all of its original charm including natural woodwork and stained glass windows. The tranquil back yard provides a perfect place to relax............................$425,000

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house.

Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full bath, laundry room. One car garage, 3 exterior spots. ................................................ $329,000 FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY on a sixty foot corner lot. Built in 1869, house features three BRs, 1-1/2 baths, hardwood floors and loaded with potential! Great working space in the oak cabinet kitchen. Plenty of yard space along with a nice sized back deck.......................................................... $274,900

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Three exposures. ....................................$239,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Hardwood floors. ............................$157,000 PRICE REDUCED RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA ...............................$89,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat ................................................................................... $549,900 OAK PARK 2 Flat. ..................................................................................$429,999 OAK PARK 3BR, 2BA. Top floor unit. .................................................. $185,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Generous closet space. ............................$137,500 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Nicely updated condo. ......................................$70,000 NEW LISTING ELMWOOD PARK 2BR, 2BA. .............................$154,000

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1122 N. East Ave. home sells for $1,132,500

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from September 1 to September 30, 2017. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

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109 S Maple Ave 1122 N East Ave 935 S Kenilworth Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 1037 S Kenilworth Ave

$1,325,000 $1,132,500 $860,000 $824,000 $845,000

Nautilus Inv Llc Reale John W Tr Cotirla Adrian C Gershenson Eric Nielsen Heath R

1133 Chicago Ave 143 Linden Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 1133 Chicago Ave 300 N East Ave 600 Clarence Ave 335 Clinton Ave 629 S Lombard Ave 1171 S Lombard Ave 729 S Kenilworth Ave 612 S Kenilworth Ave 635 Clinton Ave 916 N Euclid Ave 706 S Taylor Ave

$765,000 $750,000 $730,000 $729,000 $700,000 $680,000 $650,000 $649,000 $626,000 $600,000 $579,000 $550,000 $535,000 $520,000

1033 N Euclid Ave 947 Mapleton Ave 909 Fair Oaks Ave 949 N Lombard Ave 308 N Harvey Ave 1177 Wenonah Ave 524 S Scoville Ave 522 N Marion St 617 S East Ave 264 Chicago Ave

$519,000 $512,000 $507,500 $504,000 $490,000 $464,500 $457,500 $450,000 $449,000 $425,000

937 Division St 720 S Oak Park Ave 604 Wesley Ave 1109 S Highland Ave 300 N Maple Ave MANY 156 N Oak Park Ave 10 1128 Westgate St 1109 S Highland Ave 931 Wesley Ave 156 N Oak Park Ave 18 932 S Kenilworth Ave 1155 S Lombard Ave 417 N Marion St 927 Clinton Ave

$430,000 $422,500 $415,000 $410,500 $399,000 $386,500 $385,500 $385,500 $382,500 $380,000 $375,000 $362,500 $342,000 $335,000

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1122 N. East Ave., Oak Park

ADDRESS

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1168 S Maple Ave $334,000 1176 S Ridgeland Ave $308,000 1183 Home Ave $307,500 208 S Maple Ave 23 $290,000 47 Chicago Ave $275,000 513 Gunderson Ave $275,000 206 Washington Blvd $275,000 706 Wisconsin Ave $265,000 1164 S Lombard Ave $243,000 1032 N Taylor Ave $230,000 142 S Austin Blvd $215,000 1429 N Harlem Ave $190,000 1040 Erie St MANY $172,000 1136 Ontario St 3C $169,000 408 S Lombard Ave 1212 $163,000 1136 Ontario St 2A $162,500 1033 Ontario St 3ES $150,000 500 Washington Blvd 107 $125,000 1150 Washington Blvd 11503 $122,000 1329 N Harlem Ave 13294 $115,000 823 Lake St 8232S $110,000 425 Home Ave 3F $103,000 825 Lake St 825GN $100,000 506 Madison St 5062S $95,000 7 Randolph St 4C $89,000 333 S Oak Park Ave GE $63,000 420 Home Ave 101N 1005 N Harlem Ave 1005D

$55,000 $49,000

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Bracco Michael A Rollo Richard Hansen Barbara S Jeka Rebecca J Per Sq Foot Llc Callahan Joseph J Hodge Jonathan Schnitzer Jacqueline Tr Neighborhood Sevices Inc Mcevoy Mary Bernadette Bank Ny Mellon Caldwell Derrick N Cebulak Matthew Paulini Kelly A Sansone Anthony T Penicook Russell Andrew Miller Elizabeth R Innocenzi Robert A Mcdonald Maureen L Flawless Homes Llc Cesarini Joseph W Schulze Loretta Giammarese Donna Hyatt Brian K Thorpe Carla Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 51587 Judicial Sales Corp Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 8633

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See PROPERTY TRANSFERS on page B16

Fresh Start?

If there is one in your future, call us today.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

Zak Knebel

Top 3 in sales for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, 2016.

Top 5 in sales for the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors, 2016.

Selected as a “5-Star Agent” for the last 7 years

by Chicago Magazine.

Selected as a “5 Star Agent” by Chicago Magazine.

708.218.8102

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Patti@swkgroup.house

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Also joining the SWK line up: Kristin Logerquist

Nick Lovett

Raised in Oak Park, Kristin is a full-time realtor who brings a wealth of local knowledge, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to the Team.

Kristin@swkgroup.house 708.522.9221

Nick is highly trained real estate professional with great experience working in the city and suburbs.

Nick@swkgroup.house 708.955.1983

708.383.8700

1011 South Boulevard Oak Park, Il 60302

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7200 Madison St 154 Lathrop Ave 443 Elgin Ave 922 Marengo Ave 1005 Ferdinand Ave 444 Marengo Ave 7227 Jackson Blvd 631 Beloit Ave 7322 Randolph St 244 Circle Ave 524 Hannah Ave 832 Ferdinand Ave 832 Ferdinand Ave 7230 Elgin Ave 841 Hannah Ave

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1054 Des Plaines Ave 227 Elgin Ave 6F 7314 Randolph St 2H 215 Marengo Ave 5H 1004 Ferdinand Ave 1415 Harlem Ave 7443 Washington St 409 1021 Des Plaines Ave C102 850 Des Plaines Ave 209 7720 Taylor St

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RIVER FOREST 1452 Keystone Ave 926 Forest Ave 1111 Franklin Ave

$1,043,000 $1,028,000 $792,500

1424 Bonnie Brae Pl 751 Forest Ave 16 Franklin Ave 520 Forest Ave 923 Monroe Ave 7621 Washington Blvd 306 Lathrop Ave 121 Thatcher Ave 414 Ashland Ave 4C 1417 Bonnie Brae Pl 3C 1410 N Harlem Ave 1535 William St 15351W

$582,000 $505,000 $465,000 $395,000 $384,000 $375,000 $310,000 $262,500 $245,000 $220,000 $180,000 $155,000

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Oconnor Berit Lewno Jeremy Shaker Joseph C Edwards Aaron Naour Jeffery Obrien Patrick D Krippner Timothy L Joubert Michael Moeller Phil Lothson Benjamin Menacho Julie A Dager Pedro H Farmar Mary Carol Torres Mari C Cepeda Nicolas Benny JUST LISTED

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420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK $1,585,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home.

Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park.

Recently renovated – Beautiful!

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

U S A Beverage Inc Harlem & Madison Llc Jasovsky Michael Klein Nicholas R Charan Llc Tozer Steven E Hibbitts Kevin D Graham Sean Gilbert Karmen Bielawa Trust Richardson Dana Tr Jacknow Pamela L Seley Cheryl Chambers Patrick B Ferraro Carolyn R Eggemeyer Amanda R Krylov Nadja Titus Jared T Gancer Susan Nelson Ashlee J Lennox Michael J Erangey Sabrina C Wiggins Kellen M Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc Wood Colin M White Kimberly Alegre Arlene Chicago Title Land Trust 1Massong Cassandra Co Tr 2137 Mouli Chiathanya Zaragoza Yasmin Nicole Komala John Caraher John Quigley Daniel J Harrison Andre D Tagtmeier Elliot Hood Anthony T Jr Scudiero Sabine Lobes Sania Newnett Ii Llc Galindo Clancy Shah Sudhya Starnes Beverly Bv International Inc Calderon Grecia Preuss Tiffany Williams Roda D Housing & Urban Development Joyner Saretta

701 Gunderson • Oak Park • $679,000 Completely rehabbed 2 flat!

GORGEOUS & very spacious 2 flat with two 3BR units has been completely rehabbed in '15 with new kitchens, baths and individual HVAC units. Enjoy individual Central Air, In-Unit Laundry and garage parking! Attic space and partially finished basement are usable by the tenants for add. storage. Walk to top-rated schools, library, parks, CTA trains, shopping and more!

Call Laura!

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

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OAK PARK 1035 Mapleton Ave 301 Home Ave 616 S Oak Park Ave 7 Division St 2A 830 Carpenter Ave

SELLER

701 Columbian Ave., Oak Park • 5 BR, 3.5 BA • $1,199,000

NEW PRICE REDUCTION Call Laura!

GRAND ESTATE Section home designed by Charles E. White, on 125 x 132 corner lot!

Vintage detailing and open concept home, perfect for entertaining. Features: updated BAs, beautiful master suite, huge porch, hot tub, 2-car gar, attached green house. 2nd flr has a master suite plus a library and two additional BRs. 3rd flr is fully finished with a large BR, full BA and family room.

Professionally landscaped grounds. Custom kitchen has stainless and built-in appls.

David Gullo, Managing Broker

708.567.1375

GulloAssociates@gmail.com

310 Gale, River Forest • $1,599,000 6 BR, 6.5 BA • 3 Car Heated Garage 312 S KENILWORTH, OAK PARK $500,000 :: 6 bed :: 2 bath Brick 2-flat located in central Oak Park Three bedrooms per unit. Great location walk to all transportation.

131 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST $834,000 :: 4 bed :: 2.5 bath

1700 78TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK $368,500 :: 3 bed :: 1.5 bath

Updated Victorian - renovated kitchen & master bath - huge park-like yard walk to train.

Renovated 3 bed with first floor family room & finished basement.

Great location.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

Call Laura!

Built in '07! 6,000 sf home with everything. Set in the middle of a charming block, steps from METRA, CTA, parks, and RF schools! Big rooms throughout, Large kitchen, w/ attached family rm, 1st flr master suite, 2nd flr GIANT master suite w/ double closets and balcony! Full, finished basement and 3rd flr. Huge backyard!

RENTALS Rental • 701 Gunderson Oak Park $2000/mo Commercial Rental • 128 Harrison Oak Park Retail storefront 800sq ft • $1300/mo Great location in The Arts District!

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Laura Maychruk 708.205.7044

LMaychruk@comcast.net

Margaret Jones 708.804.0368 Mark Finger 708.990.8115

905 South Lombard Ste. 2 Oak Park, IL 60304

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Largest in the building! 17 ft ceiling and windows flood with sunlight. Open concept kit, DR, LR with FP. Cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, SS appliances, and breakfast bar. HUGE private deck with views of the city. 3BR/3BA................................. $569,900

HW flrs throughout, large kitchen with granite counter tops and SS appliances.

1st floor laundry! FR & bar area in finished basement. Open front porch on a lovely block. Close to parks, shopping, schools, & trans. 4BR/1.5 BA.......................... $420,000

Certified historic Bungalow! HW floors, freshly painted. LR w/decorative fp. Newer kit., gran countertops, SS appls. Full finished bsmnt has FR/BR. Landscaped yard with deck. 5BR/3BA ............ $349,900

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Classic home on great block! Threeseason front porch. Hdwd flrs, open kit, granite and SS apps. New copper pipes and freshly painted. Fnshd bsmnt, new carpet. New roof. 3BR/1.5 BA... $374,900

Bungalow with a modern touch. HW flrs on first flr. Kitchen, SS apps, counters and island. 1st flr BR, full BA, fam rm. New 2nd flr BA, dual sinks, shower. Brand new 2-car gar. 4 BR/2BA ................................ $439,900

Don’t keep paying rent! Fantastic condo with a balcony in a great location. Lovely updates in kitchen including granite counter tops. New tile, vanity, fixtures and toilet in bathroom. 1BR/1 BA.......$84,900

Newer construction, modern amenities.

Spacious open kitchen with SS apps, gran counters, custom cabs. Attchd heated gar, driveway will make winter easier! Near Blue line, I-290. 4BR/3.5BA ........ $399,900

Cynthia Howe Gajewski • 312-933-8440

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Wonderful home with beautiful woodwork, wd flrs, WBFP, many windows, finished attic, updated kit, and low maintenance yard. Fantastic location across from Proksa Park.4BR/2.5BA ............................ $389,900

Erica Cuneen • 708-220-2025

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114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SATURDAY 9AM-4PM • SUNDAY CLOSED 210 S. EUCLID • OPEN SUN 12-2PM

OAK PARK. MUST SEE changes in this SUPER-SIZED Victorian with coach house.

Bath added on 2nd flr & kitchen redone! ......................................................$1,149,000

RIVER FOREST. CHARM ABOUNDS in this 4BR, 2.1BA home w/nat’l wdwk & hdwd flrs. Lovely front porch, light-filled rms, & 3rd flr family rm. Perfect loc’n. .........................................................$585,500

OAK PARK. AWESOME TOWNHOUSE alternative. Open plan living spaces & dining rm with gourmet kitchen. 3 BRS, 2 updated BAs. MORE! ....................................$449,900

708.524.1100

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OAK PARK. GREAT HOUSE! Charming & updated 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2-story on a lovely block! Hdwd flrs, family/sun rm. Frplc. C/A. Fenced yd. 2-car garage. ..............$599,000

OAK PARK. THIS BEAUTY AWAITS you finishing touches, all the rest has been done.

4BRs, 2BAs. 3BRs on 2nd flr. MBR ste on 3rd.

Htd garage. ................................... $525,000

BIG ROCK. MIDCENTURY MODERN home with 2.9 acres. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Large rms, lots of closet space & lots of potential. .........................................................$350,000

OAK PARK. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF OP, 1BR, 1BA condominium has location & style galore! New flrs, new applncs, new BA & freshly painted! Only ..$127,900

OAK PARK. SPACIOUS VINTAGE CON DO in pristine condition. 2BRs, in-unit laundry, den/office, storage, pets OK. EZ permit pkg in front. ...................................$134,500

635 N. RIDGELAND • OPEN SUN 12-2PM

OAK PARK. AMERICAN 4SQ with an open front porch on a large lot! 4 BRs, 2 BAs. Remodeled kitchen. Recreation rm.

C/A. Great house! ..........................$455,000 OAK PARK STUNNING 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian centrally located near Green line & Farmer’s Market on a wide lot with a 2-car garage. ...............$945,000 STATELY 5BR COLONIAL offers high-end finishes & modern updates. Chef’s kitchen. 2 full BAs, powder rm 1st flr, ½ BA in bsmt. Family rm.

Backyard oasis. .........................................$874,000 SUNNY 4BR HOME on corner lot. Refin’d hdwd flrs. 2.1 BAs. Newer kitchen & SS applncs. 1st flr family rm. Too much to mention! ........... $675,000 HUGE KITCHEN/FAMILY room with all the bells and whistles. 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths. .....$670,000 CHARMING, UPDATED 2STORY stucco w/ lovely nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs.

3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab location. ..................................$575,000 FALL IN LOVE with this bright, spacious Bungalow with 3 levels, 4BRs, 2BAs & newer mechanicals. Move right in! ....................$509,000 DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced landscaped yd. .................................................$345,000

RIVER FOREST TALLMADGE & WATSON BEAUTY sits on a lush 80x218 lot. 4BRs, 3.1 BAs. 1st flr family rm.

Newly refin’d flrs. MBR ste w/custom closet. More! .................................................................$1,240,000 FLAWLESS ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Spectacular 5 BR, 2.1 BA home w/coach house.

Chef’s kitchen w/over-the-top amenities opens to family rm. Much more! .........................$1,000,000 EXPANSIVE 4BR, 3BA Queen Anne in highly sought-after location. Lovely & spacious with a large yard. .................................................$869,000 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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OPEN HOUSES • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 OAK PARK OPEN 12-2PM • 635 N. RIDGELAND OPEN 12-2PM • 934 COLUMBIAN OAK PARK. AMERICAN 4-SQ with an open front STOP & TAKE A LOOK at this stunning 4 BR, 2.1 BA, porch on a large lot! 4 BRs, 2 BAs. Remodeled kitchen. new kitchen w/granite & SS applncs, DR, LR, family Recreation rm. C/A. Great house! ...................... $455,000 room, finished basement, deck & patio. ..........$639,900 OPEN 12-2PM • 210 S. EUCLID OPEN 1:30- 3:30PM • 740 S. OAK PARK AVE. MUST SEE changes in this SUPER-SIZED Victorian BRIGHT, SPACIOUS open concept home, gas log with coach house. Bath added on 2nd flr & kitchen frplc, 4 BRs, 2 & half BAs, finished basement, & many redone! ............................................................................$1,149,000 new updates. Close to everything. .................. $478,000 OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES OPEN 1:30-3:30PM • 156 N. OAK PARK AVE., #1A ONE-OF-A-KIND! LARGEST 3BR, 2.1BA unit. Newer kitchen adjoins family rm. Private patio. MBR ste w/walkin closet. 2 garage pkg spcs................................................................................................................................................................. $699,000 IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2-story brick home OAK PARK FOREST PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES on deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/Jacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! ...................$549,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - hard to CANNOT BEAT THIS DEAL! Vintage 1 bedroom beat this one! Lovely contemporary 2 BR, 2 BA Forest Park condo. Why rent?.................... $78,000 OTHER AREA HOMES condo in the heart of OP. ......................... $375,000 OTHER AREAS EVERGREEN PARK. EXCEPTIONAL HOME on WONDERFUL 2+BR, family rm & 2 full BA CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES sunny, spacious condo in elevator bldg near DTOP. corner lot. 3BRs, 1.2 BAs. Spacious LR/DR combo.

New kitchen & updated BAs. Frplc. 2 garage spcs! ELMWOOD PARK. CHECK IT OUT! Updated Newer boiler & electric. ...........................$170,000 ....................................................................$245,000 2BR condo with hdwd flrs, lots of sunlight treetops HILLSIDE. CONTEMPORARY open flr plan, PREMIER CORNER UNIT in the lovely Diana! views. Pkg & storage. Nothing to do, but move. hdwd flrs & hi-ceilings. 4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Family 2BR, designer kitchen & bath, frplc, huge enclosed ....................................................................$139,000 rm w/WBFP. Awesome chef’s kitchen. Lots more! porch, C/A - just gorgeous! .....................$199,900 LAKE FOREST. LOW MAINTENANCE life of SPECTACULAR 1 bedroom, 1BA unit in the luxury in this spacious townhouse. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. ....................................................................$369,000 historic Van Bergen designed Linden Landmark.

Updated throughout, a true masterpiece. Hdwd flrs. Patio........................................ $459,000 INCOME ....................................................................$189,000 WESTERN SPRINGS. RARE END UNIT OAK PARK. BRICK 3-FLAT close to school with a IDEAL OP LIVING! Open 1BR, 1BA vintage RANCH TOWNHOUSE. Open flr plan. Gas frplc. big living rm, formal dining rm. Well-maintained! condo with den. You’ll find C/A, and in-unit W/D Large eat-in kitchen w/SS & granite counters. 3BRs, Great income! ...........................................$729,000 ................................................................... $145,000 3BAs. LL rec rm. .......................................$595,000

Visit our website at www.gloor.com to see pictures and virtual tours of all our listings.

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RENTALS CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES FOREST PARK. CLOSE TO DTFP & transportation. 1BR, 1BA garden unit. Rent includes hear, water, cooking gas & refuse. Available NOW. ................................................................... $925/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, 1ST flr office spc in mixed use residential tower. Inside & outside pkg. 1 toilet, kitchen area, 1 private office & storage rm. Great building!............. $18.36/sq ft OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped.

Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! ..... $24/sq ft OAK PARK. READY FOR NEXT TENANT! Clean 1st flr store front office space. High foot traffic & 2 public bus routes. Tenant pays electric. Bldg supplies heat. .............................................$18.31/sq ft Call for a FREE Market Analysis today!

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TEDx: It Takes a Village

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By CATHY YEN, Executive Director

was on hand last week when Dan Haley, Editor and Publisher of the Wednesday Journal, had to change a light bulb. Before you even ask, the answer is seven.

But it reminds me of how many people contribute to a successful undertaking.

This past week, I gave a TEDx talk at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park. It was a dream come true, lots of work and a challenging process. I spoke about “outrage” and how it has the power to destroy our community – but also has the power to change the world for the better, when channeled appropriately. Thrilled to report that it was favorably received.

Just like the light bulb joke, my TEDx talk

resulted from many people. It may have been me on stage, but I had loads of help.

TEDxOakParkWomen is powered by volunteers committed to creating a local TED experience. Thank you to leaders Tania Haig and Janna Fiester and the countless volunteers who procured sponsors, arranged for production, helped the speakers and took care of all the little details. Huge shout out to the sponsors (too many to list; find them at tedxoakparkwoment.com) who made the event possible.

My own preparations involved people across the Village. Countless friends and colleagues offered feedback on early drafts. I especially appreciate the Huskie Wrestling Family (and that wrestling credo of “you’re great, now get better!”), my Chamber team who gave me insightful comments, Team Blonde and Nora’s Shoes who outfitted me, Constance and Kevin Barker who helped me get in shape, my New Jersey family who constantly texted

inspiration and my dear friends Kim, Adrienne, Mary, Dawn, Tammie and Lisa who kept me authentic.

Finally, thanks to my family. Erin traveled in from Columbus to help edit, Chris provided constant encouragement and Scott stood by me through the three months of prep work.

Most importantly, I want to give a nod to the people who inspired my talk. I spoke about outrage and how incredibly hard-working, diligent people are ostracized for speaking out on controversial issues. You know who you are. Thank you for working so hard to make our community a better place.

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Mathnasium Makes Math Fun!

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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students of all ages from kindergarten through high school are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics.

Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education.

More than any other subject, math has a stigma of being boring and anxiety provoking.

At Mathnasium, all the stress is taken out of the process as compassionate instructors work one on one with learners. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing and why. Since we individually assess each student and create a customized learning curriculum for them, we are able to set students up on a path to success.”

The staff at Mathnasium works to ensure students are not just learning, but enjoying what they are learning. “Even more important than the math is the attitude and confidence,” says Frank. “We want to make sure every student feels welcome and encouraged to try their best.

We will always adjust our teaching methods to

find the one that works for each child.” This personalized instruction incorporates best practices through a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile.

Whether students are struggling to keep up or excelling in their classes, the proven Mathnasium Method™ can address and advance their knowledge and abilities.

Mathnasium OPRF also offers private instruction, test prep, and homework help.

Parents and students alike sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “It is a great pleasure for my children to be part of Mathnasium OPRF. The attention paid to their needs is amazing. It has changed the way that they feel about school and greatly increased their confidence levels” To accommodate its ever-growing number of students, Mathnasium OPRF has recently moved to a much larger space at 1101 Chicago Avenue in Oak Park. Learn more at mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest, or call 708.613.4007 to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION.

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Love, Kindness, Respect

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ounded in 1912, Ascension School has been providing excellent, Catholic education for families in our community for over a century. With thousands of alumni, many of whom have chosen Ascension for their children’s education, we continue to be a vibrant school, proud of our history, and ready to serve each new child who joins us.

Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children from three years old through the eighth grade. Our rigorous curriculum prepares students for the next level of education. We continue to provide a strong fine arts curriculum taught by highly qualified full-time teachers. Ascension students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests at all grade levels. In 2007, Ascension received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award.

In addition to an excellent elementary school education, Ascension provides: • An excellent Preschool for 3 and 4 yearolds, with certified teachers and a studentteacher ratio less than 10 to 1 • An outstanding, affordable Extended Day Program open from 7AM to 6PM on school days.

• Two full-day Kindergarten classrooms • A variety of Extracurricular Programs including band, orchestra, and drama club

The opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

• Competitive athletic leagues for grades 5-8 in soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball • Tablets available in classrooms to supplement traditional educational materials • Anti-bullying initiative and a “buddy” mentoring program to connect upper and lower grade students • A service-oriented student council We know that parents have many wonderful options when choosing the right school for their children. When you choose Ascension School, be confident that you are providing your children with more than an academic experience, you are giving them the gift of a caring community and the opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes the principles of Love, Kindness and Respect.

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Ascension School offers a faith-based education for children ages three through eighth grade. To learn about our preschool and elementary school, or for registration materials, please visit our website at: www.ascensionoakpark.com/school To schedule a private tour, call 708.434.1558 601 VAN BUREN ST. OAK PARK, ILLINOIS

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Early Childhood classrooms for children age 3 to 5 ▪︎ Develop social and academic skills in free play and structured activities ▪︎ Half-day and full-day options for 4- and 5-year-olds ▪︎ Learn about God’s love

Elementary grades 1–8 ▪︎ Experienced teachers ▪︎ Nurturing family environment ▪︎ Support for individual learning styles ▪︎ Music, art and sports teams ▪︎ Before and after-school care available Bill Koehne, principal 7300 Division St. ▪︎ River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6900 ▪︎ www.GraceRiverForest.org

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Grace Offersa Faith-Filled a Faith-Filled GraceSchool School Offers Learning Environment Learning Environment

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In high In the the elementary elementary and junior high classrooms, curriculum classrooms, a strong core curriculum challenges academically. High High challenges children academically. expectations supports help help expectations and appropriate supports students best. The experienced students achieve achieve their best.

The experienced faculty resource teacher teacher faculty includes includes a full-time resource and reading specialist. specialist. and aa part-time part-time certified certified reading Grace School School students consistently Grace consistently perform perform above national national averages on standardized above standardized tests. Graduates Graduates succeed at competitive tests. competitive area high high schools schools in the city and area and suburbs. suburbs.

Students of of all ages participate Students participate in in art, art, music music and German German classes. Band and and and orchestra orchestra lessons and and ensembles are also lessons also available. available.

Grace students students study God’s word Grace word daily, daily, in in nurturing Christian setting. aa nurturing setting. They They live live out out their faith faith through through service projects their projects as as well wellas as in weekly chapel worship.

Parents appreciate in weekly chapel Parents appreciate the feeling feeling of community at Grace the Grace School School and the the supportive supportive family atmosphere. and atmosphere.

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aAfter-school variety of fun and creative learning enrichment classes offer teams learning include aexperiences. variety of funSports and creative basketball and volleyball experiences.

Sports teams teams includefor boys and girls in grades 5–8 teams and track and cross basketball and volleyball for boys country teams open students in grades and girls in grades 5–8toand track and cross 3–8. teams open to students in grades country 3–8.

Early childhood programs at Grace provide flexible options for families children Early childhood programs at with Grace provide 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers flage exible options for families with children attend morning classes two, three, or five age 3 through 5. Three-year-old preschoolers days amorning week. Junior and senior kindergarten attend classes two, three, or five classes for students agesenior four and five meet days a week.

Junior and kindergarten in the morning, Monday through Friday; classes for students age four and five meet may also attend the optional instudents the morning, Monday through Friday; afternoon program whichthe runs until 3 p.m. students may also attend optional afternoon program runsuntil 6 until 3p.m. for p.m.

Extended care iswhich available Extendedage care is available until 6 p.m. forcare children four and up. Before-school children age a.m. four and up. Before-school care opens at 7 opens at School 7 a.m. is currently accepting Grace Grace Schoolfor is currently accepting applications the 2018–19 school year. applications the House 2018–19 school year.

Come to anfor Open for prospective Come to an Open House for prospective 24, Wednesday evening, January families on families Wednesdaythe evening, 24, facility,January meet the 6:30 toon 8 p.m. Tour 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Tour the facility, meet teachers and principal, and talk withthe Grace teachers studentsand andprincipal, parents. and talk with Grace students and parents.

For more information, call the school For more information, call the school or click on the Grace office (708-366-6900) offi ce (708-366-6900) or click on the Grace School tab at GraceRiverForest.org.

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ounded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori School offers a cross-curricular learning environment balancing academic and emotional intelligence. We partner with parents and provide students the tools to become highly-skilled independent thinkers with a passion for knowledge. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated.

At Alcuin, classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others; different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom. Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Our programs for ages 0-14 include: •P arent/Infant - Fridays, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. hree to Five Day Toddler/Parent, 8:30 to •T 11:30 a.m.

• Primary, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. ull-Day Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 •F p.m.

•J unior and Senior Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

• Middle School, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

• Before/After School Care • Art • Musical Theater • Spanish Families currently attending Alcuin come Marc Blesoff from Oak Park, as well as Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Elmhurst, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside, River Grove and more.

We welcome all prospective parents to join us for our monthly informational Coffees.

We will start with some good coffee, a short video on Montessori education and then take an in-depth look into all of our classrooms. At the end of the tour we hold a question and answer session, and explain our admissions process. Tours are held throughout the school year on Thursdays (9:00-11:00 a.m.) at the main Alcuin campus. Visit Alcuin.org for tour dates. To enroll in a tours please e-mail our Director of Advancement at avalera@ alcuin.org or call 708.366.1882.

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A Note from Intercultural Montessori Language School

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or almost 30 years, Oak Park residents have been driving, biking, and walking

by Intercultural Montessori on S. Ridgeland Avenue with smiles on their faces as they watch the children at play. But they might not be aware that Intercultural is the originator of our unique dual-language/ Montessori approach to education, providing Spanish/English and Chinese Mandarin/ English programs for children aged 3 to 6.

It’s an approach that has been imitated but not reproduced, and it has gotten us a lot of positive attention with Montessori schools, teachers, and associations. That’s because it works, and I’m so happy to be a part of creating bi-lingual, bi-literate citizens of the world right here in Oak Park.

As my third year at Intercultural begins, I would like to state how proud I am of the work that the teachers perform on a daily basis. That is where the magic happens, and I’ve found that it is true that the teachers are the soul of the school. As an Intercultural parent, I appreciated how hard the teachers work, but now as an administrator I understand and recognize the many subtle skills the job requires.

For example: knowing how to observe constructively, and when, how, and how much to intervene, is the key secret to

a successful Montessori teacher. It’s a talent our teachers have acquired through their Montessori training and years of teaching at Intercultural. I would like to thank our teachers for their hard work, and congratulate them on the continued growth of our dual-language program.

As we grow, we continue to improve our school infrastructure at the Oak Park campus, including the installation of a new state-of-the-art security system. This week, the students harvested their first vegetables from our new organic garden! And more upgrades are coming as this new school year begins.

It is extremely fulfilling to see Intercultural’s continued growth. To me it means that Oak Park recognizes the value of the unique dual-language education we are providing. From all of us on the Intercultural team, it is our pleasure to serve you, and the children of this vibrant community.

Thank you! ¡Gracias! 謝謝你！ Roderick Shaw, Oak Park Campus Manager Intercultural Montessori Language School 708-848-6626 rshaw@interculturalmontessori.org

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education • Ages 3-12 • Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

St. Giles: Our Programs Shine

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t. Giles School offers academic rigor, leadership development, and faith formation for students in grades preschool through eight. We emphasize intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development and value our diverse student body, drawing from Oak Park, Galewood, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Berwyn, and more.

Our picturesque, multi-building campus boasts open green spaces and beautiful architecture. Our outdoor classroom provides hands-on learning in science, math, social justice, and wellness and will be Wi-Fi enabled to extend learning.

As part of our STEAM initiative, we have 1:1 iPads in junior high, utilize technology in all classrooms, and are creating a Makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics.

Our early childhood program shines, with dedicated, welcoming preschool teachers and a newly renovated facility.

Our play-based approach helps students explore their creativity, build communication skills, and solve problems in an enriching environment. A variety of half-day schedules are available, with extended day and before and after care programs providing full-day options for families.

We take an interdisciplinary approach to learning and provide opportunities that augment the core curriculum, including gym, art, Spanish, music, and a professionally-staffed library. Co-curricular options include band, choir, scouting, and athletics, and enrichment programs offer cooking, engineering, dance, yoga, and more for K-8. Our students consistently score above national norms on standardized tests.

St. Giles School graduates go on to the finest high schools in the area, including: Fenwick, St. Ignatius, OPRF, Walter Payton, Jones Prep, St. Patrick and Trinity, and are known for their intellectual preparedness, leadership skills, and commitment to bettering their community.

We have a fully-funded scholarship program, with money available for those who need financial assistance to make a St. Giles education reality.

Considering a St. Giles education for your child? Join us November 28, 2017 at 6:30pm for our Early Childhood Open House.

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How Progressive Education Thrives Without Standardized Tests or Letter Grades

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here are a small handful of private schools in the Chicago metropolitan area offering an educational option known as “progressive education.” Of those, The Children’s School in Berwyn is the only one of its kind in the western suburban area.

One reason parents are taking a closer look at progressive education is that here, standardized tests are replaced by an ongoing personalized assessment of each individual student based on their demonstrated skills in classroom and project work. This authentic assessment gives a more complete picture of the whole child, including their academic skills, learning preferences (or styles), and social-emotional development.

“A standardized test score is a very minute picture of a child’s academic capability during that one hour when they were taking that examination. What you really want to look at cannot be defined by one piece of information” says The Children’s School’s founder, Daniel P. Ryan, Ed,D., currently the assistant superintendent for District 36 in Winnetka, Illinois. “We also typically do not use letter grades in progressive education because we don’t want to label a child as being an ‘A’ or a ‘B’ or a C’ – especially in the elementary grades when they’re so malleable, they’re learning, they’re growing.”

But without grades or tests, how do children from progressive education schools do once they enter high school or college, where tests and grades are the norm? As students prepare to transition from The Children’s School, they are exposed to standardized tests as a means of providing them practice and experience for future learning environments. In annual surveys, graduates from The Children’s School who have made the transition to high school report that they feel they have stronger critical thinking skills, social skills and an ability to independently manage their academic work, which all serve them well in a high school environment.

“Quantitative data is only an artificial assessment of one component of a child,” says Dr. Ryan. “We like numbers in our society. We like to box people in. What we find is when children come out of a progressive education environment where they weren’t labeled, weren’t put into a certain box by a letter grade, that they really see themselves as much more available to possibilities for success than children who define themselves as an ‘A’-student or a ‘B’-student.”

Dr. Ryan goes on to explain that when students are labeled, they begin to own that label as ‘Who I am.’ In progressive education it’s not about “who I am as a label,” it’s about “who I am as a reflective

learner.” This allows a student to continue their journey through high school in a way that has more depth and more knowledge of self than that of a student who has been given external rewards and labels. “We view each child as a complex, unique, and active individual. We ask teachers, parents, and the children themselves to reflect upon the child’s learning strategies, accomplishments, and challenges. The Children’s School believes that students should be given opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge in multiple ways, such as writing, speaking, building, discussing, and demonstrating,” says Ms. Christina Martin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at The Children’s School.

“Because we know that each child’s growth must unfold in its own singular way, we do not make comparisons among children. We do not use letter grades or quantitative measures when reviewing student work. Intrinsic motivation and reflection are key components of our assessments as we collaborate with children to review their progress,” says Ms. Martin. “Parents are invited to goal setting conferences and serve as partners in meeting agreed upon measures for success, unique to each child.”

Three parent teacher conferences (approximately 45 minutes each) are scheduled during the year to discuss the

progress of each child as part of ongoing home/school communication. A portfolio of student work is kept in the classroom as a means of recording continued progress in all areas of study. Assessment of social and emotional growth also occurs throughout the school year as students work to develop skills involving responsibility, collaboration, social justice, democratic citizenship, and global awareness.

What is Progressive Education?

Progressive education is based on the principle, espoused by John Dewey and others, that education must prepare students for active participation in a democratic, global society. Its goal is to raise critical thinkers and inquirers who are active rather than passive learners. This happens through project-based learning built around the students’ curiosity and areas of interest. The teacher serves as a guide to nurture and support children’s innate curiosity and desire to learn, fostering internal motivation rather than reliance on external rewards.

Where to Learn More: You can learn more about progressive education at www.thechildrensschool. info. You can also attend an open house or a personal tour through the website, or by calling 708-484-8033.

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We’re Here for You.

he West Cook YMCA Y-KIDS is a before and afterschool program centered around our youth to extend learning beyond the school day. We are committed to nurturing the potential of every child from cradle to career through physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.

We offer extended hours until 7 pm to fit the needs of our families.

I have two children that are benefiting from the scholarship. I have seen extreme positive differences in my children as they are excited every day to be a part of the YMCA. Not only are they happy to be around the community at the YMCA, but they feel as though they are part of a bigger family when there. This gives me peace of mind and comfort as a single parent raising five children.

I can trust that the YMCA is giving my children the type of love, care, and security

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that they would need to feel safe and protected. I have also noticed they are developing more of a worldview and a sensitivity to the suffering of others. My daughter often talks about wanting to help other people such as homeless or people who do not have enough food. While I understand and believe she has a good heart, I believe the YMCA is definitely playing a part in nurturing this side of her character. Often times, at home, I hear both my son and daughter speak of things that they have learned at the YMCA or conversations they have had with counselors and try to apply the lessons they’ve learned at home. For example, they recently got into an argument and I heard them agree that they would do what the Y had taught them and put aside their differences and come to an agreement. I am truly thankful for being a part of the West Cook YMCA as it has made a very big difference in the lives of my children.

-Mom of 2 children in Y-Kids

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Wednesday, January 17th 6:30 pm —8:00 pm Half-Day & Full-Day: Preschool & Pre-K

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 Summer Camps  Parent and Tot Programs Full-Day Infant—Preschool Programs at our OPRF HS 8020 Madison Street River Forest , IL 60305 (708) 771-6159 www.rfcc.info Bring in this ad to receive $10.00 off your initial registration fee! wj18

Extended Hours Until 7 pm Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NEW LOCATION: St. John’s Lutheran Church | Forest Park K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools •F lexible payment plans and scholarships available

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS. OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708 366 2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

Join the Fun in the Early Childhood Program at the River Forest Community Center!

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he River Forest Community Center provides an age-appropriate curriculum designed to encourage positive group interaction as well as foster individual growth.

Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, social-intellectual and motor skills.

Our mission is to provide a hands-on approach to learning which allows the children to explore their environment while enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

Classes start as young as 15 months of age.

The Early Childhood Programs include: • Munchkins • Playschool •P reschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) re-Kindergarten (Half-Day & •P Full-Day) •B efore & After School Programs

The River Forest Community Center is located at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest.

For more information about the Early Childhood Programs, call 708-771-6159.

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Extended Hours until 7 pm

HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A GREATER SENSE OF RELATIONSHIP, BELONGING, AND ACHIEVEMENT. Y-KIDS BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM K-8TH Monday-Friday Before-school program begins at 7 am After-school program ends at 7 pm • Follows District 97 school calendar • Includes half days and early release days • Homework time and tutoring available • Transportation available for some area schools • Flexible payment plans and scholarships available

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St. John’s Lutheran Church 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park OPENINGS AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY. Contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org

EXTEND YOUR CHILD’S EXPERIENCE AND ADD ON SWIM LESSONS AND/OR SPORTS West Cook YMCA | 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60532 | 708.383.5200 | www.westcookymca.org/ykids

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Count on the numbers to keep you well.

Same-day appointments available in River Forest.

Do you know your numbers for blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure? When’s the last time they were checked?

Your primary care physician can keep track of them. That’s how we ensure you get the right care at the right time. And knowing them helps you make healthy choices. Let’s look at the numbers together and make sure they add up in your favor.

Call 844-533-CHMG or visit ChicagoHealthMedicalGroup.com to schedule an appointment today.

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Swanksgiving 7-11 p.m.

Kick off your holiday season festivities by attending Swanksgiving at The Lakewood in Chicago for an evening of wine tasting, craft beer, cocktails, incredible food, raffle prizes and more. Tickets are on sale at hephzibahhome.org

Stop by the Hephzibah Giving Tree at Whole Foods Market in River Forest and select a paper heart ornament with the name of a child in need. Return the heart with your unwrapped gift to Whole Foods

by December 15.

Hephzibah Children’s Association offers a safe haven for children traumatized by neglect and abuse, services for children and families in crisis, foster care and day care on a sliding scale for families of all income levels.

Our holiday model (above) is an Oak Park elementary-school student enrolled in Hephzibah’s award-winning Day Care Program.

Bring-A-Gift Party 6-10 p.m.

Bring a gift card, a cash donation or an unwrapped gift for a child of any age to Healy’s in Forest Park and join us for appetizers, drink specials, raffles and more. Adults 21+ only please.

Make a contribution online

by December 31 and your gift will be matched by generous benefactors through our annual Hephzibah Holiday Challenge. Double your gift today at hephzibahhome.org!

THANK YOU for your support!

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OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation Your GivinG Can Have BiG impaCt Since 2002, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has distributed over $26,000,000 to local, regional and national nonprofit organizations.

Here are ways for you to get involved and be part of this impact.

Create a fund: donor-advised - you recommend charitable beneficiaries locally or anywhere in the USA annually - you select charities that will receive annual contributions from your fund scholarship - you select a purpose and the Foundation connects with the recipients designated

add to an existinG fund: such as the Fund for Now, the Fund for Forever,

the Fund for.......visit www.oprfcf.org for the many funds that welcome your gift.

Donate to the Fund for Now

Connect with

Kristin Carlson Vogen or Rhea Yap

Donate to the Fund for Forever

708-848-1560 kcvogen@oprfcf.org | ryap@oprfcf.org 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204, Oak Park or visit us at: www oprfcf.org facebook.com/OPRFCF

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has partially underwritten the Season of Giving in support of nonprofit organizations serving Oak Park and River Forest.

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The Most Wonderful Guide of The Year!

eason of Giving is a campaign organized by Wednesday Journal and the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation to encourage local charitable giving during the holiday season. It has long

been recognized that when we shop local, our money recirculates through the local economy reaping dividends for the entire community. The same is true for charitable giving. When you donate to local nonprofits, your money goes to work in your own

neighborhood. Your donations feed local families, offer safety and learning to local children, and enrich the beauty and art that surrounds us all. Over the coming weeks, we hope that you will take a moment to look over the listings in this Giving Guide. Find

e connect giving to impact!

Animal Care League

Animal Care League offers a safe haven for pets in need.

Founded in 1973, Animal Care League takes a proactive approach to animal care and adoption as well as preventative measures to help reduce the number of homeless animals in our communities. With over 1000 pets coming to our doors each year, Animal Care League counts on supporters to ensure that we can provide what is needed from routine vaccinations to life saving surgery.

Make a difference in the life of a homeless animal by visiting www.animalcareleague. org where you can sign up to volunteer, make a donation, view our adoptable pets, and learn about upcoming events.

Cantata Adult Life Services As a nonprofit since 1920, Cantata’s mission and vision is to help older adults age successfully, both on our campus and out in their communities. We help them live their best lives by offering a variety of services that meet each individual’s unique needs. This past year, we provided nearly 2,500 services to 1,200 seniors thanks to you and your generosity. Whether it’s the gift of your time or a donation, everything is greatly appreciated and contributes to the successful care and support for aging adults.

To donate and make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community, please visit www.cantatahomeservices.org/donate or email george.columbus@cantata.org

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST

Community Foundation We connect donors to impact. Your gift to the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation can benefit one or many organizations locally, regionally or nationally. We accept all sizes of

gifts -- gifts of cash, appreciated stock, real estate and through bequests. We work with you to match your philanthropic interests with needs. We manage scholarships for students and provide enrichment grants for young people. We provide grants to local nonprofit organizations, present Impact Excellence seminars for them and manage many of their funds. We connect our community for collective impact.

For more about what we do, please visit us at: www.oprfcf.org, on Facebook and Twitter: @oprfcf.

708-848-1560 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 Donate online at: https://goo.gl/MeQaon

The Collaboration for Early Childhood The Collaboration for Early Childhood is your resource for early childhood information in Oak Park and River Forest. We provide the connections vital to every child’s opportunity for success in learning and in life. We work with more than 60 organizations so that parents and their children receive critical information and support services, children are screened for developmental delays, teachers in child care centers, preschools and family child care homes provide high quality programs and our most vulnerable children and their families experience a strong web of support.

For more information, or to make a donation, please visit us at collab4kids.org or follow us on Facebook.

Concordia University Chicago Founded in 1864, Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive liberal arts-based Christian university in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100

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areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. ConcordiaChicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world.

More than 5,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at ConcordiaChicago, located in River Forest.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory The Oak Park Conservatory is a gem in our community. The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that helps make the Conservatory a community destination. FOPCON has over 150 volunteers and 500 members. We offer guided tours, free children’s programming, and host Uncorked in the Summer. We are proud of our Discovery and Rubinstein Gardens and our partnership with the PDOP in supporting the Conservatory.

Please visit fopcon.org to join or donate. 615 Garfield, Oak Park, 60304. Contact Beth Cheng, Executive Director at 708-725-2460.

Oak Park Festival Theatre Since 1975 Oak Park Festival Theatre, the Midwest’s oldest professional outdoor classical theatre, has brought the magic of dramatic masterpieces to generations of our neighbors.

Whether performing under the stars in beautiful Austin Gardens as we do each summer or at any of the many local venues where we partner with local philanthropic agencies (such as Housing Forward, Oak Park Housing Authority or Nineteenth Century Charitable Association), Festival Theatre breaths fresh air into timeless texts for Oak Park and beyond.

With ticket prices kept friendly for every budget and free admission for all under 13, we rely on the generosity of our audiences to continue our dynamic community dialogue.

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Green Community Connections At Green Community Connections, we believe people are the answer to our serious environmental issues. We provide a deeper understanding of natural systems, build community, and inspire change. Through our largest program, the annual One Earth Film Festival, we raise awareness and inspire action. In 2017, 5,600 people attended our 10-day fest, viewing films, participating in discussion and engaging with community partners and advocacy groups to take immediate action on behalf of our planet.

Hephzibah

Hephzibah Children’s Association was founded in 1897. We serve more than 1,000 children and families each year through innovative, community-based programs.

Hephzibah provides a Group Home for children who have been taken from their families due to profound abuse or neglect.

Our skilled staff recruits and trains foster parents, and offers ongoing support to help all family members navigate challenges.

Our after-school Day Care operates on a sliding scale to serve working parents in Oak Park, with programs based at each elementary school.

To make a real difference in the lives of children and families, please donate today at hephzibahhome.org.

Housing Forward The mission of Housing Forward is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. By emphasizing prevention, supportive services, employment readiness and supportive housing, we are

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December.

If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com. able to offer a comprehensive, long-term solution that moves clients into housing quickly and keeps them there.

This housing-first approach to homelessness is more efficient, more fiscally responsible and less traumatic to clients who are typically facing extraordinary hardship. It is also beneficial to the communities being served who do not have to bear the costs of homelessness in the form of expanded social services, health care and public safety costs.

We offer an attractive return on your investment — measured in terms of human lives and futures.

To donate, please visit housingforward. org/give, or contact Janet Gow, Director of Development & Communications, at 708.338.1724 ext. 262.

L’Arche Chicago L’Arche Chicago is a community where people with intellectual disabilities live together with direct support professionals, in homes, as family. We strive to merge quality care and mutual relationships, building a community where everyone has a genuine place of belonging. L’Arche seeks to be a sign of hope, revealing the truth that all people, including those with intellectual disabilities, have gifts to share.

Your contributions enable each core member (person with intellectual disability) to live an independent, full life in our vibrant homes of love and compassion in the OPRF area.

To donate or get involved, visit LArcheChicago.org/OPRF

New Moms New Moms offers services to support moms in the areas of homes, jobs, and family support. These tools empower moms to transform their lives and create strong families filled with stability, health and vision for a strong future. For more information or to donate, visit www.newmoms.org

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association strengthens our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building. We provide community outreach, scholarships, and public programming in five areas: music, art, literature, science, and social sciences.

The NCCA is the owner of 178 Forest Avenue, commonly referred to as the Nineteenth Century Club. Our charitable and cultural activities are supported by our members, volunteers, donors, and by the events held at the Club.

Programs are open to all and we welcome all ages to join.

If you would like information about volunteering, joining or donating, please call us at 708-386-2729 email to info@ nineteenthcentury.org.

The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) Strong schools are at the heart of a strong community.

Established in 1989, OPEF is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that brings artists, architects, scientists, and technology experts into K-8th grade classrooms at every District 97 school. Our professional partners share their passion for learning while conducting free, hands-on residencies with more than 4,200 students annually. OPEF also runs BASE Camp, exceptional summer enrichment.

Learn more, volunteer or donate at opef.org.

260 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Contact: Tracy Dell’Angela Barber, Executive Director tdellangelabarber@opef.org. 708-524-3023

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services In 2017, Oak-Leyden Developmental Services helped nearly 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities reach their highest potential. Our multi-disciplinary Early Intervention Program provides therapies to help prepare young children for their years ahead, as well as education that supports the entire family. Our enriching, adult day programs offer community activities, life skills coaching, and vocational training. In our 12 group homes, adults receive residential care, social and recreational opportunities, and access to healthcare providers.

Please volunteer, donate items on our wish list, make a contribution, or become an Oak-Leyden Enrichment Partner at oak-leyden.org or call 708-524-1050 x102.

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society/ IWS Children’s Clinic Heartfelt Healthcare is a home for the holidays.

Everyone wants to be home for the holidays. Family, friends, food and laughter. Comforting, familiar and happy.

The warm, welcoming embrace of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s Children’s Clinic is a home of a different kind.

We care for children from families that could not find help anywhere else. Children who are living in poverty and have faced difficult circumstances.

We provide medical, dental and behavioral services right here from our cozy building

Oak Park-River ForestCenter Community Foundation on Lake Street. We even help withCoordinated nutrition, by the PACTT Learning pet therapy, health education and literacy At PACTT support. We call it Heartfelt Healthcare.

Learning Center, Please give generously this Holiday – from we believe that your home to theirs. Please call (708)406the road to a 8661 or visit www.oprfiws.org. higher quality of life is paved with a quality of opportunity. Providing our participants Oak Park Public Library with access to employment and recreation Support literacy, in the community is critical to ensuring the learning, and comsuccess of the people we serve. Through munity connection person-centered programs that emphasize When you give access, choice and the dignity of risk, PACTT locally, you can provides a safe environment for participants choose to share a gift that nurtures ideas to experience a personal freedom grounded and spreads knowledge in and around Oak in human rights. PACTT programs include a Park. You can support the freedom to read, to therapeutic day school, residential services learn, and to grow. Loyalty to your local public for children & adults, a transition program for library helps a 113-year-old institution, dediolder teens and vocational training/job placecated to literacy and community connection, ment for adults. continue to be free and accessible to all.

To learn more about PACTT or make a To learn more about how you can make donation, go to www.pactt.org or call 773a difference and keep Oak Park’s center 338-9102 ext. 2424 of information, local history, and civic engagement strong, contact Executive Pillars Director David J. Seleb (d.seleb@ Pillars is the largest oppl.org, 708.697.6911) or Deputy nonprofit provider Director Jim Madigan (jmadigan@oppl. of mental health org,708.697.6909). and social services in the western and Oak Park Regional southwestern suburbs. The agency serves Housing Center 10,000 people each year through direct client The Housing Censervices, including Mental Health, Addictions, ter promotes and Domestic & Sexual Violence, Child & Family sustains the racial inServices, and Community Housing. Untreattegration of Oak Park. ed mental illness and addiction can lead to We help over 3,500 hospitalization, encounters with law enforcehouseholds and 250 ment, violence, and even early death. Pillars’ landlords annually. The Housing Center proprograms empower people to break out of vides the foundation for equity and inclusion those cycles and lead healthy, productive, in Oak Park. Your gift helps keep Oak Park’s independent lives—which ultimately saves promise of diversity that we all cherish. the community money. Stand together as To donate visit: oprhc.org/donate or make Pillars, with us. checks payable to OPRHC, 1041 South BouDonate online or pledge a monthly gift today levard, Oak Park, IL 60302 at www.pillarscommunity.org/donate.

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Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

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$1 = 3 meals, is an equation only you can make possible.

With your help, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has been reducing local hunger for nearly 40 years. Your support means we are able to meet the needs of nearly 16,000 families struggling with hunger each year. It means we can provide over 50 pounds of nutritious food plus access to vital programs and services to help people stretch limited food budgets in healthy ways.

It means that even a little goes a long way: every $1 donated can feed a neighbor for an entire day.

To make a donation, visit oprffoodpantry. org or send checks payable to OPRF Food Pantry to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301.

PING! provides the opportunity to experience the many benefits of a music education to students in need in our community. Each year PING! loans musical instruments to students in need in Oak Park River Forest school districts 90, 97, and 200 so that they can participate in the band and orchestra programs at school. PING! also provides music enrichment through workshops for 4th and 5th graders; mentoring, scholarships for summer music camp, and field trips for middle schoolers; and private music lessons for high school students. PING! is a volunteer-run organization that depends on the community for donated instruments, volunteer help, and financial contributions to maintain our instrument inventory and programs.

For more information or to make a donation, go to pingoprf.org. If you have an instrument to donate, send us an email at pingoprf@ gmail.com.

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nated by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Pleasant Home

Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization, restores and preserves our National Historic Landmark house museum while offering a wide variety of educational opportunities, cultural programming and free community events.

Financial support is crucial to sustain Pleasant Home as an important resource for tourism and as a center for the community.

217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 pleasanthome.org, hruehlemay@pleasanthome.org, 708-383-2654

Sarah’s Inn

Since 1981, Sarah’s Inn has worked to We connect giving to impact! improve the lives of those impacted by

Pro Bono Network Access to justice should not depend upon one’s income. During this time of need, there are not enough lawyers to help people with human rights needs. These include safety from an abuser, adequate housing, and the ability to get a job. Pro Bono Network, a locally-grown and new kind of organization, has brought over 200 attorneys to pro bono work by making legal representation practical. As a result over 1000 clients have received legal aid services which often encompass human rights.

Learn more at pro-bono-network.org.

Donating will make a difference!

The River Forest Library Foundation “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people,” said Andrew Carnegie. That’s why he funded thousands of public libraries a century ago to help people help themselves through self-directed learning. Today, the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) carries on that core mission by providing not just books and periodicals but also a wide array of digital resources (onsite and remotely), interactive programs, and other transformative learning opportunities.

Honor a family member, a cherished teacher or mentor, a dear friend, or your own love of lifelong learning by giving to the RFPL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, at 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 or rfplfoundation.org/donate. Your gift will inspire others and transform the lives of so many in our community.

domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our Intervention Program provides bi-lingual services for families affected by domestic violence in order to safely navigate crisis, effectively process trauma and ensure self-sufficiency.

Our Training and Education Program creates a network of skilled bystanders to appropriately intervene as first responders and community advocates. Our Together Strong Project was created to prevent relationship violence by teaching youth about the impact of their choices, giving them the tools to lead healthy lives, and empowering them to make a difference in their community.

To donate, visit donatenow.networkforgood. org/sarahsinn, or make a tax-deductible donation through postal mail by sending a check to: Sarah’s Inn, PO Box 1159, Oak Park, IL 60304

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest

Each year The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest receives support from loyal patrons and generous friends. Ticket sales provide less than half the funds needed for the Symphony’s performances. Your gift keeps this award-winning orchestra going strong, allowing us to keep our ticket prices low and provide free tickets to students through college to our concerts held at Dominican University.

This year we celebrate our 85th Anniversary and your help is needed to ensure our future.

We will reward donations of $100 (or more!) with a complementary ticket to our February 12 BEETHOVEN’s 9th concert or a free CD of our April Symphony Center concert.

Make your end-of-year tax-deductible donation at symphonyoprf.com, or: P.O. Box 3564, Oak Park, IL 60303-3564.

Thrive Counseling Center Thrive Counseling Center (formerly Family Services of Oak Park) has provided community mental health services for 118 years. Located in the heart of Oak Park, our mission is to build healthy minds, families and communities by empowering people to attain mental

and emotional well-being. Hope, resilience and recovery form the heart of our programs and services. Last year we provided critical services to approximately 2,000 friends, neighbors and family members including…

• counseling for youth and adults • psychiatric care and medication management • 24/7 crisis intervention • in-home counseling for older adults • case management and supportive housing • psycho-social recovery day program • stress reduction courses

To learn more or donate, please visit thrivecc.org. or call 708-383-7500, ext. 316.

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UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago UCP Seguin believes that all people, regardless of ability, deserve to achieve their potential, advance their independence and act as full members of the community. So we stop at nothing to provide life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities, as well as specialized foster care for children. Our goal: life without limits for people with disabilities.

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Donate online at ucpseguin. org or send gifts to UCP Seguin, 332 Harrison Street, Oak Park IL 60304

West Cook YMCA It’s our passion at the West Cook YMCA that financial need should never stand in the way of anyone who wants to achieve vitality and improve their well-being. YMCA scholarships cover everything from memberships and class fees to after-school programs and summer day camps for children. Community support makes it possible for us to provide more than $120,000 in scholarships to local residents for Y programs and memberships each year. Your holiday donation will help even more neighbors receive the gift of healthy living.

To donate, visit WestCookYMCA.org/donate or send your check to West Cook YMCA, 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302,

708-383-5200

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) provides recreational programming for individuals with disabilities who reside in Oak Park, River Forest and eight other surrounding

communities.

Donations to WSSRA, help provide financial assistance to those participating in our yearround programs and summer day camp. To make a donation, please visit wssra.net.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum Creative and imaginative play are vital to a healthy child and Wonder Works Children’s Museum provides countless opportunities for both, giving children a safe space to explore. Wonder Works is committed to providing an environment where early learning flourishes through thoughtfully designed “experience zones” and educational programming.

Rachel Rettberg CEO Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W North Ave, Oak Park IL 60302 773.636.7971 rrettberg@wonder-works.org wonder-works.org www.facebook.com/wonderworkschildrensmusem

Youth Outreach Services (YOS) YOS is helping youth in the Oak Park community prepare for independence while living in a safe, stable home through the Transitional Living Program. TLP serves youth ages 17 to 19 who are involved in the child welfare system. Angel, a 19-year-old resident, who spent most of her childhood living in various foster homes, has been involved with the program for the last year. Now with the stability that TLP offers, Angel maintains a steady job, will begin college in January, and has dreams of becoming a child psychologist.

YOS believes that by giving a little help, youth can go a long way. Reflecting on her time of being surrounded by the people and services TLP that has had to offer, Angel said, “Your life is what you make of it, it is important to be grateful for what you have and what you start to make for yourself.”

To make a donation, volunteer, or get more information, go to yos.org or call 773-7777112x7270

This Community Giving Guide of local nonprofits will run weekly through December. If you would like information on how to list your organization, email Marc Stopeck at marc@oakpark.com.

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OUT ABOUT Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation awards Grants Thanksgiving in October is the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s annual public presentation of grants from funds they manage. This year, 140 guests came together at The Nineteenth Century Club on Thursday, October 19. Highlights include Community Grants from the Foundation’s own endowment and Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust grants. Combined with other grants given in 2017, the Foundation has provided $2,291,553 this year to nonprofits to support the work they do.

Cuyler and Kristin Announcing Grant Recipients.

Every Community Grant and Kott Grant recipient organization gets twenty seconds to tell the audience how they will use the grant they have received from us. This year, forty-three presenters managed to share their stories in just under fifteen minutes!

Drawing Winner Vivien Barkidjija with prize gift basket flanked by Gary Cuneen and Kristin Carlson Vogen.

The Community Foundation connects donors with causes, charitable gifts with community needs, and people with opportunities. A feature of Thanksgiving in October is an opportunity for guests to visit with exhibitors who represent Women Leaders in Philanthropy, the Future Philanthropist Program, Entrepreneur Leaders in Philanthropy and their Big idea Grant, Leadership Lab, NextGen Leaders in Philanthropy, PlanIt Green and Success of All Youth.

Each of these is a part of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation family of activities toward a vibrant and sustainable community.

One additional grant is given at Thanksgiving in October. Guests participate in a drawing to win a basket of goodies and a $1000 grant to the organization of their choosing. This year’s winner, Vivien Barkidjija, presented the grant to Gary Cuneen for PlanItGreen!

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Random thoughts, mostly political

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irst of all, cheers to this newspaper for adding several female African American voices at a time of local crisis — and painful growth.

On the other hand, I’ve really had it with JB Pritzker using his mother’s alcoholism as a campaign gambit.

Where Donald Trump is concerned, I’m beginning to feel that I may be addicted to the abuse. I turn on Morning Joe every morning to hear the latest outrageous tweets. I’m learning not to pay much attention to discussions of policy or legislation because nothing will happen. Ari Melber in the afternoon is a good way to be updated on the Mueller probe.

Also vaguely related to politics, I would kill to have Nancy Pelosi’s hairdresser, plastic surgeon, skincare and makeup person. By the way, this is not a slap at Nancy Pelosi. I think she’s a fine leader and sharp as a tack. And she’s (sob) my age.

Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden need to go away. At some point they would start forgetting the names of all the countries where we deny having troops.

Trump is lucky; not knowing doesn’t embarrass him at all.

Speaking of Democrats, I’m forever getting emails asking me to take a survey of some kind. At the end, it’s always a plea for money. I target my paltry political contributions. For instance, I gave only to Tammy Duckworth last year.

In bracing for our next national tragedy, can we never again hear “thoughts and prayers” from our leaders?

I live in a small apartment in Mills Park Tower now, so it’s essential to be organized and minimal. Discount coupons bedevil me, especially Bed, Bath and Beyond with its floating dates. I hardly ever use them, but they’re hard to throw away.

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Let’s talk about the township

year. Put another way — the township will be out around $750,000 over the next five years because it (twice) engaged in fraud.

Yes twice. Remarkably, the same fraud (overcharging for ghost bus rides) happened in 2012 by the same township employees!

Oak Parkers might engage in vigorous debate over this shade-throwing high-rise or that high school pool, but one thing every Oak Parker of every stripe expects is clean government. This fraud is the kind of dirty pool more commonly associated with Chicago government.

Here’s a few questions taxpayers might want to ask: Why did the employees do it? Were they on the take? Not exactly. According to Jeremiah Mabon, the transportation coordinator who instructed the bus drivers to falsify the forms, his supervisor Desiree Scully-Simpkins told him that “he needed to keep ridership up so the township employees could keep their jobs.”

Apparently Mabon left the township and his supervisor retired last spring. Was she forced out on the QT? What else? This all happened in 2016. Pace issued its report in February 2017. Why are we only hearing about this now?

Was the fraud disclosed publicly by township management with its own report, identifying corrective measures?

Has the township board been asleep? Has it gone on record identifying the management lapses that led to this fraud?

And here is the ultimate question: ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Given the mismanagement that has led to repeated fraud and the loss of hundreds of BACK ON THE ROAD: Oak Park Township’s senior and disabled thousands in Pace reimbursements, isn’t it services program was investigated last year by the Office of time for us to discuss dissolving the township Executive Inspector General for fraudulent numbers reported by and putting its services under village governthe township. The Pace program, which provided support to Oak ment where it can be governed with a more Park, cut ties to Oak Park as a result of the investigation. watchful public eye?

here was a strange news report last week. Did you see it? Oak Park Township defrauded Pace, the suburban bus system, out of over a hundred thousand dollars by inflating the number of bus rides to senior citizens in the village taken in vans provided by Pace.

In fact, the township fabricated over 46,000 individual rides, which Pace reimbursed at $3 a pop. Pace fired the township from the reimbursement program and took back its three buses as a result.

To keep the program going, the township bought its own replacement buses (at an initial cost of $130,000) and Pace will no longer reimburse the township for the senior rides — who can blame them? — amounting to lost revenue to the township of at least $120,000 a

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here are good things, mainly small things, happening on Madison Street in Oak Park. The wrecking ball is coming for the old District 97 HQ and the adjacent Robinson’s Ribs.

Handsome new townhouses will follow. Small retailers like Sherwin Williams have moved in. The hideous D97 warehouse has new owners.

But the key to redeveloping Madison Street rests from Oak Park Avenue to approximately Wesley and hinges on the long vacant and long village-owned parcel at the northeast corner of the intersection. Over the past two years, an ambitious multi-use development project has been negotiated by the village with a viable private developer, Jupiter Realty.

The proposal put forward by Jupiter, and chosen as its preferred development by village trustees, extends beyond parcels owned by the village and includes a good number of apartments, a large retail component and parking.

The snag, as this project officially reaches on-hold status, is that large retail is hard to find at this moment. From the start, the target has been to add a large grocer to the corner. As Mayor Anan AbuTaleb told the Journal last week, the two main candidates — Mariano’s and Jewel — have now officially turned down the opportunity.

Not a surprise in this moment.

Some great option could still be in the wings, says Abu-Taleb, but this pause makes it a good time to update the public and gather input from the four new trustees elected last April.

We trust that all Oak Parkers see the need and the opportunity that the long hollowed-out Madison Street offers. But a good discussion about TIF options and essential infrastructure investment is well timed.

Ghost riders

Bad enough that Oak Park Township government was caught back in 2012 defrauding the Pace bus system by systematically overstating the number of seniors getting subsidized rides. But for almost the exact same scam to be perpetrated by the same governmental body against the same vendor five years later is stunning and depressing.

As Journal reported last week, the punishment for its history of deception is Pace pulling the plug on continued subsidies of the program and reclaiming three small buses and a van used in the senior transit program. The lost reimbursements from Pace added up to $120,000 annually. The cost of partially replacing the rolling stock — and the township only needed to make a partial replacement because half of its reported rides were bogus — was still a cool $100,000.

There is blame aplenty here. Both the township board and administration should have been hypervigilant in monitoring ridership in the senior program after 2012. They weren’t. A range of staff members from the program supervisor to a number of drivers were purposefully, blatantly logging in riders who did not exist, or at least no longer existed. The Pace investigation found two regularly counted passengers who had died, respectively, in 2011 and 2014.

This was no innocent math error.

Ultimately, one of those drivers tipped off Pace to the fraud last February. It didn’t take long for the unsophisticated deception to be revealed. The Pace report notes that drivers felt direct pressure from their supervisor to fake the numbers day after day. Without that whistleblower it is hard to know when this mess would have been uncovered. Seems unlikely township leadership was going to stumble over it.

Finally, did Oak Park Township ever have any plan to tell the public about its costly malfeasance? Does not appear to be the case.

The Journal received its own tip about this story and, rest assured, it did not come from township government.

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Bryce and Tyler to the rescue

blackened remains of a former campfire. y grandsons turned 4 last Someone created a “tipi” out of fallen tree month. Holding up four finlimbs and this becomes their “firehouse.” gers when adults ask your age Ding-ding-ding-ding, off they go, running is much easier than holding down the trail to put out another fire. up three. Try it sometime.

Bryce and Tyler to the rescue.

Three is really awkward. So they like Bryce takes a long slug of milk and being 4. They’re enjoying their bigdrains his sippy cup, then looks at me boyness. with a smile and says, “Ahhhh!” He wants I’ve been hosting them once a week more, so his dad gets it because I’ve been for more than a year, and we’ve been running back and forth to the kitchen and eating out a lot. Sometimes we stop at want to finally eat. But Bryce insists that McDonald’s or the Junction Diner in I get it for him. “I can’t,” I say, pausing, Forest Park (a train delivers the food) and Tyler says, “because your food will or George’s in Oak Park, but more and get cold.” more lately, we’re eating at home. This A 4-year-old just finished my sentence isn’t my first buffet. I was a housfor me! espouse and main cook for three years When they’re done, they drift back to the livingwhen my son was young. I’m a little rusty, but it’s room play laboratory to work on a puzzle or knead all starting to come back as I expand my repertoire.

Play-Doh or drop marbles through a big plastic Their favorite meal is “Pasta with Bacon,” a contraption — or we’ll read books or watch It’s the modified version of spaghetti carbonara. The boys Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown or play hide-andenjoy helping and I tell them I couldn’t make it seek or apply paint to paper or play musical instruwithout them, which isn’t entirely true. Actually, I ments (Tyler shows real promise on the harmonica) wouldn’t want to make it without them. or whatever catches their They take turns asfancy. sisting. One puts butter This could go on for a in the sauce pan to melt. while. I wish it could go The other pours the pasta on forever, in one form or into boiling water. They another. stir and add the parmeWhen I started living san, the milk and the alone more than a decade bacon. ago, I thought family time Each time he finishes was over for me. Now his turn, Bryce climbs here is this unexpected down from the stepstool gift, plopped in my lap, and says, very earnestly, asking me to read a book.

“If you need any more The cycle begins again, help, just give me a call.”

For Halloween this year, my second time through Bryce was a dalmation. childhood.

As a fire dog, he’s very For a long time I felt that committed to public one of my failings in life service. was the inability to create a They set the table, cartrue “home.” Now two little rying the plates (“Two boys are turning that perhands!”) and placing the ception upside down, creatsilverware (“No waving ing moments when it all the forks, you’ll poke comes together. Instead of your eye out!”). I dish up making them feel at home, the pasta, and we shake they’re doing it to me. on some extra parmesan As my son sits on the for good measure. Applefloor, Bryce climbs onto sauce is the side dish. his shoulders from a As the food settles into nearby chair and begins their growing tummies, I chortling with glee, as inPhoto by Kristen Trainor settle into the warmth of fectious a laugh as you’ll being at home in a family FIRST RESPONDERS: Bryce and Tyler, ready for ever hear — until Tyler anything. setting with my son and joins in and doubles the his sons — and grandma delight. when she can make it When Mama returns (health issues lately have prevented it). from work, we blend anew, telling her about our day I live alone and cook for myself most nights, but and hearing what the week ahead might hold. And not often for other people. So this is a change for the alchemy of love’s labors once again transforms me. But as late fall heads into winter, eating in with ordinary into extraordinary. the boys has become my preferred option.

Then off we go, down to the firetruck to buckle We sit around the table reviewing what we did them in — firefighter and fire dog — for the long that afternoon — a walk in the forest near Traildrive back to the main firehouse. side, collecting leaves and acorns (now scattered on Their work here is done, a broken family briefly the dinner table, centerpiece-style), and pretending blended and mended. to roast marshmallows to make s’mores over the Tyler and Bryce to the rescue again.

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Focus on the wrong-doers, not the ‘culture’

hat exactly is a “culture” of sexual harassment? What does that even mean? Was there a “culture” of slavery in the antebellum South? A “culture” of genocide in Nazi Germany?

This culture talk makes me a bit uneasy because it permits the Harvey Weinsteins of the world a defense that if everyone does it, then nobody is wrong. My dad, my uncles, my sons, my male friends — in fact almost all men that I know — have not harassed women. No doubt some men have treated women terribly.

That’s on them.

They don’t get to argue that men just do this, as if it is part of a male culture. It’s not. Culture represents the norms of society, not the departure from those norms. Those men are not the majority.

Another aspect of this supposed culture is the failure of others to report sexual harassment.

The media is having a field day outing people who knew a woman who was abused, and pillorying them for their silence. There was bad stuff going on and everybody knew about, but nobody did anything.

Alas, dear readers, life is not that simple. If you have ever worked in education, the service industry, retail, bars or restaurants, professional service,

nonprofits — basically any enterprise that has a hierarchy of authority — you will be very aware that the boss is treated differently from everybody else. He or she gets more money and perks. He or she gets to evaluate your performance and fire you if it is found wanting, or even if they just don’t like you.

So you’d better be pretty damn sure before you go to HR, or the boss’ boss, and tell them you have become aware of an incident of sexual harassment that you did not witness, but just heard about.

The workplace is filled with rumors.

Sometimes these rumors are false, even maliciously false. That’s why failed revolutionaries have shorter life spans than successful ones. If you are going to kill the king, you better not fail.

To be clear, in my opinion men know, and have known, that it is wrong to sexually abuse women by taking advantage of the power they have over them. They know that they should keep their hands and their salacious opinions to themselves, and if they don’t, then they deserve everything they get in the criminal and civil courts, and in the court of public opinion. Shame on them. They are the problem.

Let’s not let the daily churn of print and screen cause us to lose focus on who are the bad guys here.

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Mass shootings and legislative malpractice Another mass shooting today (Nov. 5) — at any rate a mass shooting that reached the national news. On average, there is more than one mass shooting every day in the U.S., defined as four or more deaths, not including the killer. But most of these mass shootings only make the local or regional news.

In the past 10 years, over 300,000 people have died from gun-inflicted injuries and almost a million were injured. This is an appalling situation and a true national public health crisis that continues year after year.

Not that the Trump administration (or any before that) has deemed it necessary to declare gun-related deaths a national public health emergency. That was done for opioid overdose deaths, which have surged in recent years to numbers now exceeding those of firearm-related deaths. This and previous administrations, as well as Congress, have essentially pushed the scourge of gun deaths (and the three times larger number of firearm-related injuries) under the rug.

Congress has even prevented the federal government from funding research on the causes and prevention of firearm-related mortality and morbidity. In Illinois, a measure to prohibit so-called bump stocks that convert a semi-automatic assault-type rifle into a machine gun, used in the recent Las Vegas mass shooting, did not pass in the legislature.

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see the fingerprints of the NRA all over this dreadful situation. In my view, the total inaction of the majority of our elected representatives at the state and federal levels is a form of malpractice and amounts to gross negligence in the face of a true public health crisis.

Maarten Bosland

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Odds and ends from page 19 The Downtown Oak Park business organization must be overwhelmed with everything that’s going on. Hang in there. The new Westgate brick street is beautiful.

On the other hand, Target is disappointing — but not surprising. It feels like Walgreens, but with a slightly sleeker look.

At least the high-rise hustlers have stopped talking about high-end retail, like they did when making the Vantage deal, but it seems to me they imply it when describing new projects. I wouldn’t sob if we got a Kohl’s in the huge project on Harlem and South Boulevard, but if it has to be discount, I’d prefer a Nordstrom Rack. Fat chance. I guess we should prepare to chain ourselves to the old Marshall Field building if

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An update on those ‘ousted’ committeemen

Recently, Wednesday Journal ran a story on Dr. J. Leef ’s second run for Congress. It would have been great if the Journal updated the information on the supposedly “ousted” Republican committeemen since the situation affects the 29th Ward, which borders Oak Park.

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the decision of the district court, stating that the case is a state issue as there is no federal jurisdiction. In other words, the case should never have been heard by a federal court. One of the 13 fired committeemen sued the Republican Party in state court and has received a favorable ruling. The court denied the party’s request for a summary judgment, giving the party the right to fire committeemen. The ruling stated that this would invalidate the election.

The Cook County Republican Party’s attempt to fire 13 of us may not be about who voted Democratic in the past as there are a number of facts that have not received publicity. The bylaw created after the 2016 voting began applies to the previous eight years, yet it was not applied to all committeemen. The bylaw includes the 2008 primary. Several committeemen, including the immediate past Cook County chairman, voted Democratic in 2008 but were not fired. A local candidate for state rep was supported by the Party. He voted Democratic in 2008 and did not vote in the 2010, 2012, and 2014 primaries. He is also a committeeman and was not fired.

It is interesting to note that 75% of the black Chicago committeemen were fired. Two of the black women had previously been appointed to fill the vacancies in the ward in which they were elected. Nearly all of the committeemen the party is trying to fire are either minority or represent a minority ward.

Could the Cook County Republican Party be trying to rid itself of minorities? You be the judge.

Fran Sapone

29th Ward elected Republican Committeeman

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Thursday Night Out needs work. The restaurants tend to treat people with coupons like second-class citizens — different line, don’t sit on restaurant property, etc. Also, when I asked why there weren’t enough tables and chairs — even for senior citizen early arrivals — I was told there was not enough funding to rent them. So my friends wind up sitting on a bench and bringing their own chairs and forming a circle and eating off our laps. Young people sit on the curbs.

Not convenient. But the music is great.

There is such a thing as female porn; it’s HGTV. I love what they do to the houses until they decorate them and throw colorful crap on every surface. I do, however, love me some shiplap.

Finally, immigration. Why are we surprised that the country is so divided? We were settled by malcontents with guts who left everything to make a better life for themselves, not to make the world a better place. Their guts and intellect built a great country, but the pioneer spirit has a lot of “this is mine; I made it; don’t touch it.” And they thought slaves were less than human, a stain that won’t seem to wash out.

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More treats, fewer tricks next year Halloween is a delightful children’s holiday. I have always enjoyed filling my two very large and old plastic pumpkins with chocolate and pretzel packs for the “trick-or-treaters.”

For the past five years, because of a difficult right leg, I have placed a sign on my door requesting my Halloween visitors to refrain from ringing the doorbell and just help themselves to the treats. To my amazement, for the first two or three years of this practice, I was not disturbed, and often there were a few of the treats left over.

Last year there were no leftovers. Therefore I bought additional treats for this year’s supply — overflowing the pumpkins.

Halloween 2017 was very different and sad for me. About 8 p.m. this evening when I went to retrieve my pumpkins, I saw no treats and also no pumpkins. All that was on my front porch were a few crumpled candy wrappers, some muddy footprints and a few autumn leaves that drifted onto the porch outdoor carpet.

I assume a few teens that did this. Teens often resort to senseless acts. (I probably did stupid acts when I was a teen.) But for some reason, this very insignificant act became important and disappointing to me. (Certainly, more than it should have!) Perhaps it was another reminder for me of our 2017 presidency and Mr. Trump’s outrageous behavior.

No doubt next year I will plan for Halloween in the same manner with two new plastic pumpkins, in hopes of better behavior from my treat recipients.

Harriet Hausman River Forest

A parking lot full of ideas

To park or not to park, that is the conundrum! Although Shakespeare never owned a car or rented a bike, he knew that life is hard. In Oak Park, parking has always been an issue. In 2003, a VMA candidate (she lost), said, “We are never going to solve the parking problem.” Maybe she misspoke, but the gasps say otherwise.

We will never solve the parking issues if we keep asking the same questions and using worn-out pseudo-solutions. There has to be a better way.

Here are some ideas that I wonder about: 1) property tax reductions as incentives, per household, to own one car or no car, verifiable with significant financial penalties for fraud.

2) no free parking should occur anywhere, and marketplace fees should be in place in all garages.

3) financial incentives for homeowners with garages/paved areas/ driveways to let citizens park in the paved areas or driveways. A permit system that shares income and a village that advertises the option.

This is lot sharing.

4) renegotiate any land agreements that do not allow metered spots 5) any new development must add to public parking by an agreedupon percentage of slots that significantly aids parking supply or provide significant revenue for affordable housing 6) reduction of high-rise developments in DTOP which, by itself, increases cars 7) development of low-rise condominiums and apartments with garage parking 8) stacked car parking that is elevator style.

These may be half-baked ideas, or fully baked, or raw... but alas, poor trustees and faux mayor, we know you well ... pilot study or done deal?

Everyone show up because if history repeats, it is the latter.

Robert Milstein Oak Park

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Oak Parkers well represented at Chicago Film Fest Oak Parkers played their parts in the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival. Social justice and resistance linked them to the event.

Documentary filmmaker Steve James was the executive producer of Laura Checkoway’s award-winning “Edith + Eddie,” America’s oldest interracial newlyweds, ages 96 and 95, who found their happy union threatened by a family feud. His company, Kartemquin Films, also produced “’63 Boycott” by Gordon Quinn and Trayce Matthews, which chronicles “Blueprint” the Chicago Public School Boycott of Oct. 22, 1963, when more than 200,000 Chicagoans, mostly students, marched to protest segregationist policies. As a young Charles S. Deneen student, I participated in this boycott, much to Mom’s chagrin. It was my first act of civil disobedience and challenge to white supremacy, but not my last.

Casting agent Donna Watts, who co-founded the Oak Park International Film Festival with Yves Hughes Jr. and me, participated in Jerod Haynes’ co-production of “Blueprint,” directed by Daryl Wein.

Bruce Sheridan, the former Columbia College Film Department chair and New Zealand TV producer, was a Jury Award judge for the film festival. That award went to Princess Cyd, directed by Stephen Cone. The entire cast plays a substantial role in bringing a subtle delicacy to this coming-of-age story, set against an intimate Chicago backdrop.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Oak Park/Chicago) was seen at the festival’s red carpet opening of Marshall, directed

by Reginald Hudlin.

Most school kids know Thurgood Marshall was the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. What many don’t know is “for 25 years prior to joining the high court, Marshall was “the most important advocate for America” said his colleague Justice William J. Brennan, referring to Marshall’s 29 winning arguments before the Supreme Court — a record that remains unmatched by any lawyer, black or white.

The film is currently showing at the Lake Theatre.

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We especially appreciate your supportive Oct. 25 op-ed (“North Avenue gets noticed”).

T-NAD shares the concerns expressed in your Nov. 1 op-ed (“Short-sighted on North Ave.”). We didn’t review or take a position on the residential project proposed for 66006700 W. North Ave. in Chicago. But we are on record supporting more residential development on North Avenue. As your op-eds point out, the district’s supply of office and retail space exceeds demand. It’s obvious that residential development has to be part of the solution: to make better use of vacant or under-performing real estate, to provide more customers for the many great businesses, and to bring more foot traffic and life to the street. So we were encouraged when a developer wanted to build 80 apartments on North Avenue. Like you, we worry that what happened with this proposed proj-

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But it also has several strengths, including numerous, fine, medical-related offices; restaurants; and other businesses. Five were nominated for OPRF Chamber of Commerce Spotlight awards, and Dr. Mary Ann Bender’s Advanced Physical Medicine won for outstanding customer experience. The district’s traffic volume is an asset as well as a challenge. The neighborhoods on either side of North Avenue are assets too — diverse, middle class, well-maintained and safe.

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Nancy Chumbley, 77 Educator and executive

Nancy Chumbley (nee Ponsonby), 77, died on Oct. 22, 2017. Born in Oak Park on Dec. 1, 1939, she attended Beye Elementary School and Oak Park and River Forest High School.

After earning her M.A. degree, she became a reading specialist, and later a successful executive at a large educational publishing company. She lived in many cities around the country during her career but came back to Oak Park when she retired 12 years ago to be near her family. Her warmth, generous spirit, and NANCY CHUMBLEY beautiful smile will be missed.

Nancy Chumbley was the sister of Eileen (the late Joseph) Wells and Jane (Jeff) Williams; the aunt of John (Marianne) Garrigan, Kathleen (Richard) Klaus, Susan (Bruce) Bulmash, Thomas (Marian) Garrigan, James Garrigan, Michael Williams, Mark Williams and Mary Williams; and the great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her sister, Marie (the late Thomas) Garrigan; and her great-niece, Kathleen Garrigan.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Nov. 4.

A private internment is pending. The family appreciates donations made in her memory to Opportunity Knocks, 8020 Madison St., River Forest 60305 and at www.opportunityknocksnow.org.

Teresita Diamante, 76 Oak Park resident

Teresita B. Diamante (nee Borromeo), 76, of Oak Park, died on Nov. 2, 2017. Born on March 14, 1941, she was the wife of Archimedes; the mother of Michelle (Pete) An-

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Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 from 3 until 9 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St. in Oak Park. Prayers are on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Giles Church for Mass at 10 a.m., with interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your favorite charity.

Beverly Kiele, 88

Euclid Avenue Methodist member Beverly Kiele, 88, a longtime resident of Oak Park, died on Oct. 18, 2017 in Excelsior, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held in her honor at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Euclid Avenue United MethodBEVERLY KIELE ist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park 60302, where she had been an active member.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations in her name to the church.

Donald Schmalz, 80 Concertmaster, OP-RF Symphony

Donald W. Schmalz, 80, died on Oct. 22, 2017. Born on Jan. 12, 1937, he received his M.A. in Music from Northwestern University and taught music in Oak Park School District 97 for many years. He played the violin professionally throughout Chicago and was the concertmaster for the Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest for 53 years. He was

the companion of Rosanne Mostardini.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, DONALD SCHMALZ 10701 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth, followed by private interment.

A memorial gathering in Oak Park is being planned for early 2018. Additional information is available at 708-448-6000 and at www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com.

Cheryl Tartakoff, 73 Former Oak Park resident

Cheryl Corbin Tartakoff, 73, a former resident of Oak Park, died on Sept.

7, 2017 in Falmouth, Maine where she currently resided.

She held M.A. degrees from the Teachers College of Columbia UniverCHERYL TARTAKOFF sity and the University of Wisconsin Madison. She was a research dietician at Rockefeller University, director of the MD/ PhD program at Case Western University, and the editor at the American Dietetic Association. An avid singer, both solo and choral, in New York, Cleveland, and Oak Park, she was also a volunteer at the Oak Park Conservatory, and a devoted gardener.

Cheryl Tartakoff is survived by David Tartakoff, her husband of 27 years; her daughter, Ann Tartakoff; her brother, Thomas Corbin; and her nephews and nieces.

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Joanna McLester Garber Wappler, 79, a former Oak Park resident, died on Oct. 30, 2017 with family at her side at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia. Born in Opelika, Alabama in 1938 to Margaret and EuJOANNA WAPPLER gene Keenan Garber, she graduated from Shades Valley High School, then ventured north to Chicago to attend Northwestern University. At a church youth group, she met the love of her life, Edwin Gould Wappler, a student at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. In 1959, the two married and moved to suburban Chicago where Edwin, a newly ordained Episcopalian priest, was curate at St. Gregory Episcopal Church in Deerfield. They spent the next several years serving churches and religious institutions across the country, including St. Martin Episcopal Church in Des Plaines, Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California, then St. Wilfrid’s in Marion, Alabama.

They also pursued degrees at Duke University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Comparative Religion and her husband earned a doctorate in Ethics.

Their final destination was Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park. Unfortunately, Edwin had to retire from Grace in 1988 due to brain cancer which claimed him in 1991. Suddenly faced with being the sole breadwinner, she went back to college and earned her M.A. in Library Science from Dominican University in 1995. She spent nearly a decade working for the Berwyn Public Library until her retirement in 2006. Afterward, she moved to Jonesboro, Georgia to be close to her family.

At her senior living residence, she called bingo, played bridge, and was a fierce competitor at Scrabble which she played in the occasional tournament. A gentle mother, wife, and friend, she had a bright laugh, a sweet smile, and a forgiving, generous heart. A model of grace and dignity, she never lost her temper or raised her voice. She loved mysteries and religious philosophy, which she read voraciously in her cozy living room in the company of her two cats, Samantha and Barnabus.

Joanna Wappler is survived by her children, Edwin E. (Janice Garcia), David, James (Ingrid), Benjamin (Annette Augst) and Margaret (David P. Earle); her brother, Eugene Garber (Barbara); and her grandchildren, Savannah, Louis, and Dakota Wappler and Silas Edwin Earle.

A memorial service was held on Nov. 5 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 1221 Morrow Rd. in Morrow, Georgia 30260.

The family appreciates memorials to her church or to the DeKoven Center, 600 21st St., Racine, Wisconsin 53403.

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LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

“Here is where you belong!”

Engage Christian Church Engaging God, His Family, and His Mission 1000 S. Elgin Ave. Forest Park, IL (In First United Church) To stay connected visit our website and join us on social media www.engagecc.org Facebook: @EngageCC Twitter: @engagecchurch Instagram: @engccchurch

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. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Lutheran—ELCA

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

708/386-1576

Lutheran-Independent

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

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

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

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

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

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

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

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

St. Giles Family Mass Community

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

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

Our Mass is family-friendly.

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

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

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

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

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

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

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

Forgiveness brings personal freedom and true joy.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays Nov 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah *

Baha’i

15 Nativity Fast begins

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SEEKING PART-TIME TEACHER Oak Park Building Blocks is seeking part-time afternoon teachers for our Nursery and Toddler classrooms.

Applicants must be DCFS teacher qualified, flexible, able to plan, organize & relate well with children, parents & co-workers, love children and have a passion to help them learn & Grow, able to lead and be a team player, and model love and joy of learning. Email resumes and inquiries to Kelly Jo at admin@ oakparkbuildingblocks.com or call 708-386-1033 for more information.

Technical Lead in Chicago, IL. Define test plans, including scope negotiation and definition, risk analysis and types of testing to be executed. Design test cases based on uders’ stories, test planning and control per release. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.

Employer will accept three or four year degrees as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming or related field plus 2 years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance or similar position. Proficiency in Java, Selenium, Cucumber, RIDE, TestNG, Junit, GDS, Testrail, QC, ADA, Gradle, Lucene, XML, ADD v2, UML, GLU, Perforce and BASH scripting. Working knowledge of Agile and SQL processes and methodologies, and Mock data frameworks.

Send resume to Globant, LLC Attn: Sebastian Moro, 875 Howard Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94103.

CIVIL ENGINEER II The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Civil Engineer II. This employee performs a full range of duties as assigned including complex professional level engineering design and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

DRIVER LUCAS MEDI-CAR has an opening for a full time wheelchair van driver. To schedule an interview call (708) 442-7533 Monday thru Friday 10AM TO 4PM ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN Oak Park Building Blocks and Cornerstone Church is seeking immediate hire of full-time custodian and maintenance worker. Must be available M-F, afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends. Tasks include but are not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping down all hard surfaces, cleaning commercial kitchen, emptying garbage, snow removal, seasonal landscaping, painting, and closing the building for the night. Email resume and inquiries to Kelly Jo at admin@ oakparkbuildingblocks.com HELP WANTED Part time cleaning lady, light cleaning, small Brookfield Home, nice old couple, adorable poodle.

Call 708-341-4077 INCOME TAX PREPARER Income tax preparer for small accounting firm during tax season (Feb 15 to Apr 15). Experience preferred.

Call 708-488-1800.

OFFICE ASST Forest Park sharpening company seeks Full Time Office Assistant to support Office Manager in variety of day to day tasks. Must have good communications skills, knowledge of computer and QuickBooks software. Bilingual a plus. Duties incl: Answer phones; Customer Svc; Daily Invoicing; A/P & A/R; Handle mail; Order Supplies. Send resume to berniessaw@aol.com Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring?

Wednesday Classified 708-613-3333

PT DRIVER FOREST PARK Looking for part time part’s driver/ receiving clerk. Must be drug free & have vaild IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lbs. 9:00 am til 3pm. $12/HR. Do not come to office or call. Email resume: HR@sievertelectric.com

River Forest D90 has IMMEDIATE openings for Temporary Evening Custodians, 2pm–10pm.

Responsible for cleaning of buildings and grounds, as assigned. A strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and custodial experience is required. Salary commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please contact Pam Jenkins, HR Specialist at jenkinsp@district90.org.

Adjudicator Services THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK IS SEEKING A CONTRACTUAL ADJUDICATOR (Administrative Law Judge) Hourly Rate: $76.52 It is anticipated there will be approximately 2 - 4 days of hearings per month and approximately 6.5 hours per day.

Working for the Village under an Agreement for Contractual Services, the Adjudicator: • Serves as a hearing officer for the Adjudication Department • Hears testimony and accepts evidence that is relevant to the existence of code violations.

• Administers oaths and affirmations to witnesses • Issues a determination of liability or non-liability for a Village of Oak Park code violation based on evidence presented at the hearing and the record.

• Imposes penalties and fines consistent with applicable Code provisions upon finding a defendant liable for a violation.

• Adheres to policies, procedures and legislation set forth in the Village Code.

• Regulates the course of the hearing in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated or adopted by the Adjudication Department.

• Issues subpoenas when appropriate.

• Obeys and enforces all policies, laws, rules, and regulations in a fair and impartial manner.

The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce

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PIANO LESSONS

BROOKFIELD 2 BR HOUSE 2BR house in excellent condition in Hollywood area of Brookfield. Great school systems. Walk to shopping & train. Avail. immed. No pets. Credit Report req’d. $1800.

Call 708-805-2064.

RIVERSIDE 2BR 1BA APT Apt For Rent-2 Bd/1 bath Riverside-Quiet bldg.

Great for single or senior.

Recently renovated, hardwood floors, and new tile kitchen.

Off street parking for 1 car.

Heat included.

Laundry on site Credit, background check and Security deposit required.

773-383-7332

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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)

LOCAL FLYER DELIVERY

Help wanted for local flyer delivery. $10/hr. Oak Park, River Forest, Hillside, Bellwood, Broadview, Maywood. Must pass simple background check.

Call or text Pete: 708-386-7383.

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.

REAL ESTATE WANTED 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!”

The Village provides the Adjudicator: • With copies of, or full access to, all pertinent Village and department policies, rules and regulations.

• Reasonable access to all pertinent documents and records for use in rendering decisions.

• Appropriate facilities to conduct hearings including security, and administrative support to facilitate the efficient conduct of such hearings.

• Training to serve as an administrative adjudicator for the Village.

Application and Selection Method Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, detailed resume, verification of law degree, a copy of license to practice law in the State of Illinois for not less than three years, proof of any prior formal training to serve as an administrative adjudicator, and the contact information of three professional, work-related references, not later than 5:00pm on November 10, 2017 to: Robert H. Anderson, Director of Adjudication, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302;randerson@oak-park.us or by fax 708-358-5120. Applicants can visit the Village website athttp://www. oak-park.us/your-government/budget-purchasing/requests-proposals to obtain additional information. Selected applicants will participate in a structured interview. Applicants selected for appointment must pass a precontractual criminal background investigation (which may include fingerprinting) and reference checks.

MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

FOREST PARK 3BR Vintage, large, sunny 3BR apartment available. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Air conditioned.

Dishwasher. Laundry in bldg.

Garage Parking available. 2 blks to Blue line, 3 blks to Madison St. downtown. $1600 util. incl.

Call 312-802-8291.

OAK PARK BEAUTIFUL 3BR APT Well lit apartment, with hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms with ad on for office and one bath. Located on the second floor, it is walking distance from Lincoln School, CTA blue line, and bus stop. 10 mi to downtown Chicago via 290. Fenced in yard and garage parking incl. Safe, quiet, family-friendly neighborhood.

Coin operated laundry in building.

Rent $1750/month including utilities except electricity. No pets. One month security deposit required.

Available Oct 23rd . Contact (708) 829-5089 OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

RIVER FOREST 2BR & 1BR Hardwood floors throughout.

Spacious walk-in closets. Storage.

Parking. Laundry in building. Heat incl.

Call 708-657-4226.

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

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CHICAGO 2BR 2BR apt., 1st floor. Hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator. Walk-in foyer, formal LR & DR, pantry in kitchen, enclosed back porch. Permitted parking zone. Btwn Washington & Lake. Close to Green Line, Blue Line, Pace. $1050/mo. heat incl. No smoking. Call 773.626.4762 early am & until 9pm or 708.606.9207.

Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Fall is here! Time to make a change? Take a moment to preview our detailed cleaning. For a free esimate please call 708-937-9110

ELECTRICAL

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Cool your Rooms with Ceiling Fans!

Installing Ceiling Fans Rewiring Old Houses Service Upgrades

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-8468-9776

Reasonable Pricing & Free Estimates

SPACE FOR RENT

708-445-0447

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 OAK PARK Office Suites 2 to 4 rooms

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HUGHS ELECTRIC

Furnace repair & tuneup *Appliance lines *Remodeling *Trouble calls Lic & Insured since 1986 Compare our rates 24 hour calls

RIVER FOREST

708-612-4803

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

ELECTRICAL– LOW VOLTAGE

2 Offices 1000 to 1100 sq. ft.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Berwyn

CRAFT FAIR TRINITY CHURCH 7022 RIVERSIDE DR. SAT. NOV. 11 9AM-2PM Bake Sale vendors Lunch $2.50 Free gift wrapping 708-484-1818

ITEMS FOR SALE GE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER GE White 20.6 cu ft refrigerator.

Glass shelves. No-frost freezer. $150. Call 708-447-8994.

KENMORE GAS RANGE White, like new. Used as second range. Self-cleaning oven. $225.

Call 708-447-8994.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys.

Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

AUTOS FOR SALE 2017 VW PASSAT 2017 VW Passat. Very low mileage, like new. $32,000. Call John at 708-524-9720.

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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.

(708) 639-5271

FIREPLACES/ FIREWOOD

Firewood Unlimited

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Mixed hardwoods • $130 F.C. CBh & Mix • $145 F.C. 100% oak • $165 F.C. Cherry or hiCkory • $185 F.C. 100% BirCh • $220 F.C. Seasoned 2 years Stacking Available

847-888-9999 1-800-303-5150

Credit Cards Accepted

ELECTRICAL A&A ELECTRIC

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

708-409-0988 • 708-738-3848

Sr. Discounts • 30 Yrs. Exp | Servicing Oak Park and all surrounding suburbs

FLOORS

HAULING

KLIS FLOORING INC.

BASEMENT CLEANING

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

GARAGE/GARAGE DOOR

Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING HEATING AND APPLIANCE EXPERT

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(708) 652-9415

Lic/Bonded 25 yrs experience

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HANDYMAN CURT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Drywall Repair • Painting Fans Installed • Carpentry Trim Gutter Cleaning • Window Repair

FREE ESTIMATES Excellent References No Job Too Small

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HANDYMAN Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs • Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ssCircuit Court of Cook County, County Department Domestic Relations Division In re the Marriage of Cheryl Simmons, Petitioner, and Davariol Taylor, Respondent.

No. 17 D 008178 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, DAVARIOL TAYLOR, 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, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before December 1, 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 BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/2017.

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: D17152581 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of BLUMEN with the business located at: 222 FOREST AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: SABINE OBERBERGER 222 FOREST AVE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305.

Published in Wednesday Journal 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR YEAR 2017 I.A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Village of Riverside for 2017 will be held on November 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of Township Hall located at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact the Village Clerk at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546, phone number 708-447-2700.

II.The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $4,595,936.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $4,810,772. This represents a 4.65% increase over the previous year.

III.The debt service and public building property taxes extended for 2016 were $603,563.

The proposed debt service and public building property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $571,808. This represents a 5.26% decrease over the previous year.

IV.The total property taxes extended or abated for 2016 were $5,200,464.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2017 are $5,382,580.

This represents a 3.50% increase over the previous year.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE Cathy Haley Village Clerk Published in RBLandmark 11/8/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17152583 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of COHLER BUSINESS RESEARCH with the business located at: 9106 SHERMAN AVE, BROOKFIELD, IL 60513. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JAMES COHLER 9106 SHERMAN AVE BROOKFIELD, IL 60513

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside, Illinois will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, 60546 on the Tentative Annual Budget for the 2018 fiscal year of the Village of Riverside, Illinois, commencing January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018.

The Tentative Annual Budget will be available for public inspection on and after, November 3, 2017 at the Finance Department of the Village of Riverside, Illinois, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, 60546 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for any day being a legal holiday.

Disabled persons needing assistance to attend said hearing should contact the Office of the Village Clerk before the hearing by calling (708) 447-2700.

Said hearing may be continued without further notice except as required by the Illinois Open Meeting Act. The tentative annual budget may be further revised and passed without any further notice or hearing.

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS By: Cathy Haley Village Clerk Published in RB Landmark 11/8/2017

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: D17152450 on Oictober 18, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of MARENGO PUBLISHING with the business located at: 1332 MARENGO AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: DAVID HUDSON 1332 MARENGO AVE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/2017

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: D17152474 on October 19, 2017.

Under the Assumed Business Name of THE OAK PARK HANDYMAN SERVICES with the business located at: 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: AARON JOHNSON 1015 S. KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304.

Published in Wednesday Journal 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/2017

Published in RBLandmark 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

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: D17152594 on November 1, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE SCREAMING PEACH with the business located at: 2431 S HIGHLAND AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JANETTE C. VILLACIS 2431 S HIGHLAND AVE BERWYN, IL 60402 Published in Wednesday Journal 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

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: D17152577 on October 31, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of DONNA WATTS CASTING with the business located at: 805 LAKE STREET #3385 OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DONNA F. WATTS 332 S. AUSTIN BLVD. #2W OAK PARK, IL 60304 Published in Wednesday Journal 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/2017

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.GILBERT CLAUDIO, GINA L. CLAUDIO, CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 000773 1426 PARK AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, at The

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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 1426 PARK AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-103-041.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-23968.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-23968 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 000773 TJSC#: 37-8315 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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SERVICES CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER WITH NATIONSCREDIT HOME EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ROGER A. SMITH, SHARON SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 16822 430 S. TAYLOR AVENUE Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 20, 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 430 S. TAYLOR AVENUE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-322-015.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $318,426.61.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency

(driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Aaron D. White, Jr., CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 26890/ 62299ADW. 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.

Aaron D. White, Jr. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Fax #: (312) 444-9027 E-Mail: AWhite@chuhak.com Attorney File No. 26890/62299ADW Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2016 CH 16822 TJSC#: 37-8598 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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921 25TH AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 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 921 25TH AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-15-105-0020000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS 2007-CB2 TRUST C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-CB2; Plaintiff, vs.

TANYA C. SHUMPERT AKA L’TANYA C. SHUMPERT AKA L’TANYA SHUMPERT; ODIS W. SHUMPERT AKA OTIS W SHUMPERT; Defendants, 17 CH 6149 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-05-301-019-0000.

Commonly known as 839 N. Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Nicole Fox at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307.

(248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 105570 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066497 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION REAL SOLID SOLUTIONS, LLC, A NEW JERSEY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND ASIAN KNIGHT CAPITAL LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GRANITE INVESTMENT GROUP, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.ROSA MORGADO A/K/A ROSA MARIA MORGADO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004003

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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 14-17-03252.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03252 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004003 TJSC#: 37-8308 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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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFF FOWLER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11048 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-10-228-025-0000; 15-10228-026-0000.

Commonly known as 112 South 16th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA16-0535.

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P.I.N. 15-15-321-023-0000.

Commonly known as 2014 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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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.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 2120-13356.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13356 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03151 TJSC#: 37-8434 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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FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Plaintiff, -v.LOVIE WALTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 004726 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 11, 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 1317 S. 8TH AVENUE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-14-125-0080000.

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 estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03677.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03677 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 004726 TJSC#: 37-8463 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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O’Brien, Trinity fare well at state cross country Fenwick’s Harper finishes among top 100 in Class 3A; Trinity takes 21st in 2A

BY MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Senior Margaret O’Brien ran the threemile course at Peoria’s Detweiller Park with a personal-best time of 18:11 to finish 100th in the IHSA Cross Country State Championship in Class 3A over the weekend.

O’Brien earned her way to the state finals with a strong showing at the Lake Park Sectional. She finished that race with a time of 18:14.

At the sectional, other contributors for Fenwick included Arlene Amaya (19:03), Marie O’Brien (19:12), Mary Bridge Donahue (19:35), Katie Cahill (19:42) and Maria Quinn (19:45).

Fenwick finished 11th in the team standings with a score of 266 at Lake Park.

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Fenwick senior Margaret O’Brien was the 100th runner to finish the Class 3A state meet with a personal best time of 18:11.

Trinity The Blazers finished 21st (496 points) in the team standings of the Class 2A state final. Senior Emma Creviston recorded the Blazers’ fastest time at 18:22, good for

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38th place. Fellow seniors Alyssa Jimenez (115/19:26) and Grace Brown (136/19:44) also led Trinity. Alexis Mendoza, Sylvia Ritzler and Kate Foley competed at state as well.

Previously, the Blazers punched their ticket to that state meet by placing third at the U-High Sectional. Trinity (82) trailed only sectional champion Latin (43) and St. Viator (81).

Creviston came in second at 19:11.7, trailing only Lake Park’s Marianne Mihas 18:20.8 A mix of talented veterans and promising underclassmen comprised the rest of the Trinity lineup. Jimenez (20:07), Brown (20:14) and Mendoza (20:23) strengthened the Blazers’ bid for a state berth with solid runs. The rest of the pack included Cohn (20:44), Witzler (20:36) and Foley (21:02).

OPRF Although the Oak Park and River Forest High School girls cross country team finished one spot short of qualifying for

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Huskies’ best from page 32 “I was really hoping to finish in the top 25 and be an All-State runner. Even though, my performance at state wasn’t necessarily what I hoped for at the start of the season, I was still happy.”

Vietzen’s mature perspective coupled with his obvious talent has served him well as a key member of both the cross country and track & field varsity teams.

Some of his development can be attributed to lessons learned from former teammates, Irwin Loud in particular.

Loud, now running at the University of Illinois, graduated from OPRF last summer as a six-time IHSA All-State runner (5 in track, 1 in cross country) and a 2015 state runner-up in the 3,200-meter run (9:06.74).

“Irwin motivated me a lot,” Vietzen said. “It was just so cool to see how competitive he was, how hard he worked and how much he cared for our team. Last year, I practiced a lot with him during workouts. I even got to race alongside him in the mile, which was awesome.”

With leaders like Loud and Matthew Politis last year, the Huskies came in 13th

the state final, the Huskies produced their best race of the year.

Competing in the Lake Park Sectional’s stacked field including nationally-ranked teams like Wheaton Warrenville South and Glenbard West, the Huskies (299 points) acquitted themselves well with a sixth-place finish.

Running in cool and damp conditions, OPRF junior Violet Harper led the team with a time of 18 minutes, 43 seconds over the three-mile grass course. Junior Hannah Thompson (18:44.35), freshman Nora Wollen (19:04.70), junior Eleanor Kallay (19:07.15), senior Talia BrooksteinBurke (19:15.47), freshman Maggie Rose Baron (19:23.0) and junior Molly Ryan (20:28) also represented OPRF. Sectional champion Wheaton Warrenville South (51), Glenbard West (73), New Trier (79), York (132) and Maine South (210) qualified for the state meet.

Glenbard West sophomore Katelynne Hart recorded a time of 16:28 as the sectional’s individual champion.

at the cross country state final. For his part, Vietzen finished 61st with a time of 15:09 as the Huskies’ third runner.

“It was more comfortable having the team with me at state last year,” Vietzen said. “This year, I ran most of my workouts or races alone. It was just different from last year. Our team never really performed the way we could this season, but there were a lot of good individual efforts and achievements.”

Looking ahead to spring, Vietzen will be one of the Huskies’ most versatile and valuable runners with the ability to run the 800- and 1,600-meter runs as well as a leg of the 3,200-meter relay at a high level.

His natural athleticism also helps.

Growing up, Vietzen played middle school basketball and baseball and he still dabbles in golf.

“In track and field, I’m more of a speedoriented runner,” Vietzen said. “I hope our 4 x 800 relay can finish top three in the state, and I’d like to be in the top five in the 1,600 this spring.”

As for college, Vietzen is undecided at the moment.

“I’m looking at a lot of schools,” Vietzen said. “Since I’m not quite in the upper echelon of runners in the state, I’m not really getting recruited. I could possibly walk on at some schools. I’m not sure yet what I want to do, but I definitely would like to run in college.”

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see him go into the game. He got out of the pocket and threw a dime.”

Sophomore Danny Cronin, the Friars’ regular starting quarterback, entered the game in the second quarter. He led Fenwick (7-4) into the Leo red zone, but a 34-yard field goal try by Dowd was aborted due to a bobbled snap. However, on the first play of Fenwick’s next possession, senior running back Jason Ivery burst through the right side of the line for a 49-yard touchdown run to boost the Friars’ lead to 14-0 with 6:23 to go before halftime.

After stopping the Lions on downs to start the second half, Ivery broke out runs of 46 yards and 20 yards. The latter was a touchdown, extending the lead to 21-0 at the 6:49 mark of the third quarter.

Ivery (12 carries, 128 yards) went over 1,000 rushing yards on the seaAUSTIN GLAZIER son. Not bad for a guy who made Senior offensive tackle the transition from defense to offense in August.

“The coaches told me I needed 93 yards to hit 1,000 for the season,” Ivery said. “That’s an elite club to be in, especially for a Fenwick Friar. I’m excited about it. I was a little nervous, but I knew I had to get it.”

Glazier took satisfaction in knowing that the offensive line played a large role in Ivery’s achievement.

“It feels great knowing that our offensive line can work well as one,” he said. “Jason is a great player; he deserves it.”

The special teams’ unit came up with a big play to account for the Friars’ final points. Sophomore Jacob Kaminski blocked a Stephon Howard punt, and Joe Rafferty scooped up the loose ball around the Leo 20 to scamper in for a touchdown. Dowd’s PAT made the score 28-0 with 4:01 to go in the third quarter.

The Lions (4-7) broke up the Friars’ shutout bid with 3:55 remaining in the game.

Defensively, Kaminski led Fenwick with five blocks, two sacks and a blocked kick. Thomas Hogan and Rafferty contributed two sacks apiece.

Fenwick’s next opponent in the Prep Bowl Playoffs will be announced at a later date.

“If we win the Prep Bowl, we can still get a ring, so we want to end the season on a good note.”

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Fenwick senior running back Jason Ivery had 12 carries for 128 yards against Leo. He went over 1,000 rushing yards.

Friars level Leo in Prep Bowl playoffs Lagios and Cronin lead the way; Ivery surpasses 1,000 rushing yards

BY MELVIN TATE

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n its heyday, the Prep Bowl was the highlight of the Chicago high school football season. The champions of the Catholic League faced the champions of the Public League at Soldier Field each year. Legendary players like Fenwick’s Johnny Lattner played in front of large crowds.

In fact, an estimated 110,000 fans (largest crowd ever for an Illinois High School football game) jammed Soldier Field in 1937 to see Austin defeat Leo 26-0.

With the advent of the IHSA football playoffs in 1974, the Prep Bowl has lost a lot of its luster.

It might be reasonable to think that today’s Prep Bowl playoffs don’t mean much, but try telling that to Fenwick senior offensive tackle Austin Glazier.

“If we win the Prep Bowl, we can still get a ring, so we want to end the season on a good note,” the Fordham-bound offensive lineman said.

While there is no doubt that the Friars’ goal this year was winning a Class 7A state championship (that dream was dashed with a 35-7 loss at Wheaton North), Fenwick can still finish the season on a positive note.

The Friars took a first step in that direction with a 28-6 Catholic League playoff victory over Leo at Triton College on Friday, Nov. 3.

“We made sure that the boys enjoyed practice this week,” Fenwick coach Gene Nudo said. “We approached it like a bowl game and had fun. We played loose and I thought the guys did a good job.”

Typically a reserve, senior George Lagios started at quarterback for the Friars.

On Fenwick’s second drive, the elusive Lagios tossed a 28-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Michael O’Laughlin. Brian Dowd’s PAT gave the Friars a 7-0 lead at

the 4:03 mark of the opening quarter.

“George has been working hard every day. I wanted him to have the majority of the reps this week,” Nudo said. “George did a great job and the guys around him did a great job.”

O’Laughlin, one of the best receivers in the state, also lauded the senior signal caller.

“It felt pretty good, senior-to-senior was nice,” O’Laughlin said of his TD grab.

“George is a great kid and he works hard. It was good to

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Vietzen headed in the right direction OPRF cross country star has track in the spring, then on to college

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hether he’s competing in cross country or track & field, OPRF senior Matthew Vietzen is on the move most of the school year. Nevertheless, he’s cognizant of how fleeting time can be.

“I’ve found myself trying to slow things down more this year and really enjoy the moment,” Vietzen said.

“The trip I just took downstate for cross country was a lot of fun. I was able to spend time with three close friends on the team, my coaches and family.”

Vietzen was the lone state qualifier for the OPRF cross country (boys and girls) this season. He finished 28th with a time of 14 minutes, 54 seconds at the IHSA Cross Country State Championship on Saturday at Peoria’s Detweiller Park.

“The weather was a little rainy early, but they were laying sand down all over the place so it wasn’t too bad,” Vietzen said about course conditions. “I got out a little slow and had to move up throughout the race. I think I passed about 30 people in the last mile.

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OPRF senior Matthew Vietzen fared well at the state meet with a time of 14 minutes, 54 seconds over a three-mile course.

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