WJ Oak Park Answer Book 2022

Answer Book 2022

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CONTENTS MAPS ............................................. 4,6 ARTS ................................................. 9

BUSINESS ....................................... 14 EDUCATION ................................... 23 EQUITY ........................................... 34

GOVERNMENT................................ 37 HOMES ........................................... 51 LIBRARIES ....................................... 59 SHRUBTOWN .................................. 62 HEALTH & WELLNESS ..................... 68 MUSEUMS ....................................... 70 OAK PARK EATS ............................. 73

PARKS ............................................. 79 RELIGION ....................................... 87 SENIORS ......................................... 91 CHAMBER MEMBERS ..................... 93 ALEX ROGALS

Publisher Dan Haley

Editor Marc Stopeck

Staff Photographer Alex Rogals

Design/Production Manager Andrew Mead Editorial Design Manager Javier Govea Designer Susan McKelvey

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Contributing Writers Lacey Sikora, Melissa Elsmo, Michael Romain, F. Amanda Tugade, Stacey Sheridan, Jill Wagner, Michelle Dybal, Tom Holmes, Robert J. Lifka Display Advertising Sales Lourdes Nicholls, Marc Stopeck Development Manager Mary Ellen Nelligan

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What do you need to know right now?

wo years of COVID In our Arts section, have brought a great Michelle Dybal, speaks to deal of change to several artists about the Oak Park and River Forest, new landscape of music, some temporary and some theater and visual arts. What permanent. In this year’s opportunities did COVID Answer Book, we have open up for artists and how attempted to capture a will those changes carry snapshot of where the forward? (see page 9).

Marc Stopeck community is right now, and Our education reporter, what you need to know about it.

F. Amanda Tugade, spoke to two college Here are some of the highlights: bound graduates from Trinity High School about their experiences coming back to One major change in our villages has in-person school for their senior year. If you been the rapid growth and expansion are looking to feel more hopeful about the of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) future, I recommend you turn to page 23. directors in local government bodies, schools and nonprofits. Only a couple One of the big local topics of conversation of years ago, this was job title/position over the last year has been housing. Our that only few people had even heard of.

Homes editor, Lacy Sikora, gives us a round Michael Romain, DEI Director at Growing of perspectives on the state of real estate Community Media, gives you important sales, apartment rentals and homelessness insight and context into what the job is and in our villages (see page 51). On page 54, how we measure its success (see page 42). you’ll find infographic on housing sales.

Tom Holmes, our religion writer, reached out to group of local clergy to examine the disruption leveled by COVID on local religious institutions. It is a frank and poignant discussion about adaptation, spirituality and community (see page 87).

Check out also the most read stories last year on oakpark.com (page 64). You might be surprised.

As always, we want to thank the OPRF Chamber of Commerce for partnering with us on Answer Book. The chamber is an unsung hero in these villages, holding together our community of local businesses, and advocating and supporting our local entrepreneurs. Please support our local restaurants, stores, services, non-profits and, of course, our newspaper.

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ARTS

Reflections on Visual and Performing Arts

By Michelle Dybal Arts Contributor

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ow that the arts are fully open, and with hopes that it will stay that way, three artists reflect on what has transpired the past couple of years and what is happening now.

Visual Art

Visual artist and Dancing Krow studio and gallery owner Karen Schuman is a founding member of the Oak Park Arts District, which began in the mid-1990s. Schuman said she shares the gallery at 43 Harrison St., “with several talented artists in the area to showcase all of our work.”

There are nearly 20 artists represented at the gallery.

The past two years is not the first time Schuman has seen change. The 26-yearold studio/gallery, which had different names and addresses, “has morphed from a very active group of artists with crowded openings into a very intimate group of middle-aged to elderly artists, more interested in doing their craft than making sales,” she said.

During COVID closures, these artists continued creating and displaying their work at the gallery. This led to photographing the art and posting it to social media (facebook.com/DancingKrow), which increased the artists’ audience and sales, Schuman

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Karen Schuman is a visual artist and owner of Dancing Krow Studio and gallery. said. New shelving was also installed in the gallery windows to show artwork and artists’ contact information to those walking by.

As an artist, Schuman said, “I made good use of the quiet time.” She uses dyed and painted fabric, along with quilting, beadwork and crochet in her art. The techniques give “depth and dimensionality” and “define the subjects that invoke a mythical realm, often trees, women, water, …” Schuman said she is influenced by Peruvian shamanic teachings.

“I hope that the space I have created continues its

mission of calling on everyone to find the artist within,” she said. “… My hopes for myself and my fellow artists is that, in spite of the turmoil the world finds itself in, that the creativity of our human spirits goes on and prevails, and we continue as a small force of nature in the art realm.”

“It is the art that defines the society in the end,” she said.

Theater

August Forman is an Artistic Associate with Oak Park Festival Theatre (oakparkfestival.com). As an active member of the Chicago-area theater scene,

they received the Jeff Award in 2019 for Performer in a Supporting Role. They are also a playwright.

Before the pandemic, Forman said, they pushed themselves beyond what they should have, and often felt exhausted. When everything shut down due to COVID, it “lit a fire to take a look at why I love theater and what kind of theater I want to return to,” they said.

It also became a time to slow down and evaluate. “I’m a better actor for it,” they said. “I’m doing it because ARTS, continued on page 10

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I love it and [now, while acting] I’m doing a character who is part of who I am, and it’s proved to be quite successful.”

During the pandemic, Forman worked virtually by doing play readings. This format made things more accessible. For example, their friend who has a disability and is a “phenomenal actor” was “never booked more than [during] the stay-athome part of the pandemic.”

Now, their friend is not working because so many theaters are not accessible, lacking ramps and elevators.

Some of the changes, however, that came about during COVID may have lasting benefits. Virtual auditions present more possibilities to actors and save time. And there is a shift in the way cast and crew are cared for during productions.

Forman said, “We’re more willing to see people as human beings versus a product.” Theaters are more flexible if someone is sick, for example.

“I hope we continue to move forward with more accessible spaces, more accessible auditions,” they said. While theaters are putting on productions that invite back audiences with heartfelt shows that sell tickets, Forman said, “… Let’s get some bodies in those roles that we haven’t seen before and open it up to everybody. We don’t have to keep doing the same shows the same way we’ve done

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August Foreman is an Artistic Associate at Oak Park Festival Theatre. them for years and years.”

It’s part of a social reckoning and it works, they said.

Music

Jeremy Kahn (kahnman. com) plays piano in Chicago jazz clubs, in the pit for musical theater productions and is an adjunct professor at the music conservatories of DePaul, Northwestern and Elmhurst Universities. During his long career, he’s played with Dizzy Gillespie, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, Branford Marsalis and many others.

When COVID hit, the bottom dropped out for freelance musicians, Kahn said. While he continued teaching virtually, he missed making music with others.

So, Kahn invited a couple of musicians to his Oak Park porch. He emailed his neighbors who gathered on the lawn to listen to an

ARTS It was incredibly gratifying and touching how much people appreciated hearing live music when it had been taken away from them.” impromptu hour of music-making in central Oak Park. This 2020 mini Ravinia occurred about a dozen times. “It was incredibly gratifying and touching how much people appreciated hearing live music when it had been taken away from them,” Kahn said.

During pandemic shut-down time, he said many musicians fine-tuned their skills – something there would not be time for when performing regularly. “It gave us a chance to get back into working on our craft,” he said. Kahn made 20 YouTube videos to stay in performance mode,

learned some new pieces, and “whipped back into shape” some works he hadn’t played in a long time.

But it is not just the pandemic that has impacted musicians’ bottom line and ability to perform. Pre-pandemic, Kahn said, there were fewer venues and some were hiring smaller groups than in the past. “Every performing musician has to be ready to have multiple streams of income in order to make it work out.”

Kahn said he hopes both audiences and musicians appreciate how much live music contributes to the quality of life.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

Welcome back to the Answer Book!

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fter a little Covid hiatus, we are back to celebrate all things local and all things OPRF. Your Chamber of Commerce is busier than ever and we love it. We are embracing the “new normal” (whatever that really is!) and there is so much to be grateful for! New restaurants and businesses are opening throughout our community.

We are seeing the return of street festivals and block parties. We are all coming out of hiding and the business community is here to welcome you.

After the last few years, health and wellness are priorities for the Chamber and our entire community. The

Liz Holt and Darien Marion-Burton

success of our 6th annual Health and Wellness Fair hosted by FFC-Oak Park is living proof. Over 65 vendors engaged with hundreds of guests to discuss how to live one’s best life to the fullest.

We also helped to reconnect

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our local entrepreneurs at our Speed Networking event at Concordia University.

The OPRF Chamber has also had many “firsts” to celebrate this year. We have the “youngest, gayest, Blackest, Chamber president” in our over 100 year history.

We started our sixth Affinity Group for BIPOC members of the community, and we opened June with launching a Pride Marketing 101 and LGBTQ+ resources guide.

Our membership is growing steadily through our amazing partnerships with the Villages of Oak Park and River Forest to work with licensed businesses.

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Our commitment to staying and supporting local is the cornerstone of our business recovery. So get out and enjoy what is in your own backyard!

Your local business owners are your neighbors, your friends and your family. Supporting them is supporting you. So spread the love and keep us thriving! #chamberLOVE Liz Holt Executive Director OPRF Chamber of Commerce Darien Marion-Burton D.M. Burton President, OPRF Chamber of Commerce

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BUSINESS

Cutting ribbons, celebrating business

Even during the pandemic, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce continued its regular tradition of celebrating local In 2021, we gathered together to celebrate the opening of DM Burton in their new space! businesses with long ribbons and, yes, a giant pair of scissors.

Not just for grand openings, these ribbon cuttings also commemorate important milestones, such as when a The launch of the business gets a new owner, opens a new West Suburban location, or has a big anniversary. Marking Medical Center’s Outpatient Center these occasions is an essential part of for Behavioral Health what the Chamber of Commerce does, was a huge success and bringing out the scissors is one of with many from the the more popular benefits enjoyed by OPRF community Chamber members. showing up to support this new venture.

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BUSINESS

Live—and Lively—Networking Returns

On April 12, 2022, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce brought together a large and enthusiastic crowd for an in-person Speed Networking event. Hosted by Concordia University Chicago, the soldout high-energy meet-andgreet brought in many new faces making lots of new connections. Jamilla Yipp Photography was there to capture the intensity of the evening.

Visit the Chamber website, oprfchamber.org, for details on the next Speed Networking event coming up at the beginning of 2023.

Top 3: How’s your elevator pitch? Do you have it down to 2 minutes? Well the attendees of the Speed Networking event this year perfected just that!

Bottom: Leaders from the Leadership Lab past & present, gather together to show their strength.

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BUSINESS Oak Park Business Districts Oak Park has 12 distinct shopping districts: The Arts District on Harrison from Ridgeland to Austin, houses a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, plus businesses that focus on the healing arts.

Chicago-Harlem District, between Harlem and Oak Park Ave. on Chicago, is home to museums and historic structures.

Chicago-Austin District, between Ridgeland and Austin on Chicago, is one of Oak Park’s service-based business districts.

Downtown Oak Park is a unique shopping and dining area in an eclectic architectural setting, centered at Marion and Lake.

Garfield-Harlem District extends from Home to Harlem along Garfield and includes Oak Park’s industrial businesses.

Hemingway Business District centered at Oak Park and Lake, is the destination for dining and shops and a multitude of services.

Lake-Austin District is located along Lake between Ridgeland and Austin and on South between Scoville and Austin.

Madison Business District, along Madison between Austin and Harlem, forms a spine of commercial enterprises.

North Avenue District on North Avenue between

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Downtown Oak Park Austin and Harlem offers an array of destinations in both Chicago and Oak Park.

Roosevelt Road District on Roosevelt between Austin and Harlem serves as the boundary between Oak Park and Berwyn.

Pleasant District, on Marion between Pleasant and South Boulevard, is home to the village’s largest hotel and has a diverse mix of restaurants and services.

Southtown District, centered at Oak Park and Harrison, is divided by the Eisenhower expressway and offers shopping and dining.

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By F. Amanda Tugade Staff Reporter

Life before COVID-19 and after.

That’s how Giana Gallo and Zuri Spencer describe their high school experience. The two college-bound teens from Trinity High School belong to the Class of 2022 – the ones who got a taste of high school before the pandemic blocked out the tail end of their sophomore and junior years, only to return as full-fledged seniors, trying to make up for lost time.

“I remember when the pandemic first started,” said Gallo, 18. “My parents and

I were all glued to our television like just watching [and thinking] when is this going to be over? When is this going to be over?”

Gallo recalled seeing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot flash across the screen, announcing news about COVID, the rise of case numbers and the deaths that followed. Gallo remembered being in class when Trinity officials announced on the PA system that the school was temporarily closing, shifting learning online. She and Spencer were among many asked to gather their belongings from their lockers and head home.

“Like I started crying,” Gallo said.

“That day, especially when they came over the intercom, it was just chaos,” Gallo said. “I remember it just being like absolute chaos and running to my locker, looking at everybody to see what they were doing. I just had piles of stuff in my locker. I said, ‘Oh, two weeks, it’s fine. I’ll leave my stuff here.’”

Spencer said she saw students with garbage bags stuffed with personal items and quickly thought: Is school over? And as the weeks turned into months, Gallo and Spencer wondered if they would EDUCATION, continued on page 26

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ever return to the school building.

“You think, ‘Oh, I’m a sophomore. I got so many more years of high school,’” Spencer said.

“But then you’re sitting in your bedroom, and it’s like another month, four more weeks, more cases, more numbers. You’re just sitting there waiting for the next notifications to come through. I think that’s why it was so fulfilling to come back this year.”

When Gallo and Spencer came back to Trinity last fall for their senior year, they said they felt like freshmen, discovering the campus as if for the first time. They

were excited but nervous, overwhelmed by changing routines. As the new seniors, the pair explained that they wanted to emulate the same confidence, set an example for the lower division students and honor the traditions from previous graduating classes, but the pandemic, in some ways, rattled them.

“Do I remember my locker combination? Do I know what floor this class is on?

Do I know where I’m going?

Did I wake up at the right time? Am I late? Is late start still a thing? What does ‘full uniform’ mean?” Spencer said of the questions that popped into her head during those first few weeks of full-time in-person school. Gallo, too, said she put on a brave face to let first-years know to not

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I feel like teenagers nowadays really learned how to be flexible and how to just go with the flow of things because of how life just suddenly changed.” –Gina Gallo be scared. That things, in time, will be OK. Settling into the fall semester of senior year, the familiarity crept in as well. “I missed these hallways, and the lunchroom, and sitting with my friends, and sitting in the library,” Spencer said.

“It’s like that feeling of like rose-colored glasses,” Spencer said, stumbling to find the

words. “I’m like I can do this.

This is my senior year, and it’s fresh, and it’s new, and I can do this.”

Gallo agreed, adding that living in the pandemic taught her how to adapt to change.

“I feel like teenagers nowadays really learned how to be flexible and how to just go with the flow of things because of how life just

E D U C AT I O N suddenly changed,” she said.

And like most seniors, the two seniors wanted to leave high school on high note.

They picked up where they left off, navigating through the “new normal” on their own time, on their own standards.

They slipped back into packed schedules, balancing homework with hangouts and activities. This year, Gallo was president of drama club, co-editor of the yearbook and a member of the marketing club, while Spencer focused on leading the school’s Black Student Union (BSU).

Spencer, who is Black, said she and another friend toyed with the idea of creating BSU during a history class, long before the civil unrest sparked by the deaths of innocent Black men and women such as George Floyd, collided with the pandemic. They initially brushed the idea off, only to revive it as news surfaced about Floyd and many others who died at the hands of police brutality and white supremacy. Spencer and her friend wanted to create a safe space for themselves and other Black students to unite, grieve and heal.

Spencer thought back to BSU’s first Zoom meeting where students logged in, one by one, filling up the computer screen.

“We were scared because we didn’t think anyone was going to show up,” she said.

That meeting was pivotal, as it allowed them to connect with each other.

“The first day, we didn’t even talk about policies or change or things like that,” Spencer said. “We were just like, ‘How is everyone doing? How are

you feeling? What do you want to talk about?’”

“That’s when we knew this is something that has to stick because this is something we all needed,” she continued.

“It’s something we didn’t even know was going to succeed, and when it did, we were like, ‘This has to stay. This is what we have to do.’”

Spencer and Gallo, who is white, spoke about their generation’s efforts in social activism and move toward inclusivity. At Trinity, other student-led clubs hosted assemblies, celebrating the cultural traditions of Asian, Latinx and Black students and their families. There was food, music and dance, not like typical assemblies where people “sit here and talk for an hour,” Spencer said.

Those events, some of which were a first at Trinity, were prominent, a milestone mark for the longstanding Catholic institution. Spencer and Gallo said they felt the love in the room when their school community gathered together in those moments, a momentum they hope the lower division students would carry on.

“We were like even if the world closes again tomorrow, we want this experience to be one we’re going to remember,” Spencer said.

For Gallo, Spencer and other graduating seniors, this year was all about one thing: “Go big or go home.”

“I like to think about it in that way: Go big or go home – and we were home for way too long,” Spencer said. “So, we go big, because I don’t want to go back home.”

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considered, opportunities for families to review new materials, and professional development for faculty members. The entire process can take more than an academic year before new materials are incorporated into classroom instruction. The wait is well worth it because the process instills confidence that our students are exposed to outstanding learning experiences that will establish strong foundations. and wider engagement by the entire school community. Below are three measures that ground and sustain our reputation of equity, excellence, and providing high-quality instruction.

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elements – excellence and equity – represent the choice between either/or, but that excellence and equity reflect an inclusive philosophy of both/and. That philosophy touches every aspect of District 90.

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EQUITY

Breaking down Diversity, equity and inclusion hires For the last two years, DEI hires have been all the rage, but what does DEI mean? Here’s an FAQ to hopefully promote greater understanding

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

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ver the last two years, there’s been a considerable spike in the demand for jobs like chief diversity officer, diversity and inclusion manager, and vice president of diversity and inclusion, according to executive search firm Morgan Samuels Company.

Leadership positions in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have “largely shifted from being a function of the HR department to being a strategic leader reporting directly into the CEO,” Morgan Samuels officials explained.

According to a 2021 analysis

by Glassdoor, the employment website, job postings for DEI roles in the United States rose by 30% in 2019. Following a drop at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, such postings rose sharply in the months following the George Floyd murder in May 2020.

But has the understanding among regular people about what DEI professionals actually do risen with the profession’s growth? I’m not so sure. In fact, I’m certain that most people probably don’t know what DEI professionals do, because as a DEI professional myself, I sometimes have a hard time

figuring that out.

That’s why I’ve compiled this (hopefully) helpful FAQ for you, based on my talks with DEI leaders in the Oak Park and River Forest area, which happens to be a bastion for them.

So, why the DEI craze and why now?

Precious Porras, the chief diversity officer for Dominican University in River Forest, told me that the most recent uptick in DEI hiring was prompted by the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the protests that happened in the wake of his death.

Before then, the growing Black Lives Matter movement over the last six or seven years tilled the soil for today’s fertile DEI landscape. But the DEI concept is not necessarily new.

Equity administrators have been rather common in institutions of higher learning for a while now, Porras said.

This recent wave of hires is commensurate with a cycle that’s been happening since at least the Civil Rights Movement. Whether or not they’re effective, though, is another story, she said.

“After the 1960s, you see the creation of minority affairs positions, where that person is in leadership, but generally is almost always a director

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Precious Porras is the chief diversity officer at Dominican University. of Black Studies or Minority Affairs or Urban Affairs,” she explained. “They’re managing student demand, but nobody is addressing structural issues of higher education.”

The 1970s and 1980s brought equity within the academic realm, with the creation of women and racial centers, she said.

Porras said this new wave of equity hiring, which extends below the university, large nonprofit and corporation level down to local school districts and libraries, may be the point at which institutions realize that equity work is really structural, as opposed to individualistic.

How prevalent are DEI positions in the Oak Park and River Forest area?

Oak Park and River Forest might be considered early adopters of the current DEI leadership phenomena. District 97, District 200, Fenwick High School, Dominican and the Oak Park Public Library all have DEI executives on board.

Oak Park District 97 hired Carrie Kamm to be its senior

director of equity in 2017 — a full three years before Floyd’s murder. Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 hired LeVar J. Ammons to be its inaugural director of equity and student success in 2019.

Meanwhile, the village of Oak Park is currently looking to hire a chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

And while DEI leadership positions are prevalent in town, they’re also susceptible to turnover. For instance, Ammons left after a few years in the position and his successor, Patrick Hardy, left after about a year. The position is currently open. Fenwick’s inaugural DEI director, Raymond Moland, recently left his position to take a principal position in nearby Bellwood School District 88.

What exactly do DEI leaders do?

The range of responsibilities that fall on DEI professionals vary based on the institution they serve. Virtually all of the DEI professionals in the Oak Park area serve in executive leadership positions and

EQUITY report directly to the heads of those institutions (i.e., the superintendent, the executive director, etc.).

And, bottom line, most of them are responsible for making sure that all students, regardless of race, ethnicity and background, feel welcome and included within that institutional space.

More than anything, DEI professionals care deeply about culture, making sure that everyone within a given institutional culture feels welcomed and included and empowered.

Sometimes this means monitoring data-driven goals, such as ensuring that Black boys in D97 or D200 or at Fenwick aren’t subject to disproportionate and culturally biased disciplinary treatment,

or that a certain number of library employees are undergoing DEI training.

But other times, the work is far more subjective. Here’s the guiding question: as a non-cisgendered white male, as a person of color, as a disabled person, as a poor person — do I feel welcome in this institutional space? If I don’t, then that institution’s DEI leader needs to know why and they need to be empowered to do something about the situation.

How do you know if DEI initiatives are working?

During an interview earlier this year, Reesheda Graham Washington, the founder of RGW Consulting and a DEI leader in Oak Park, praised the Oak Park Public Library

for being one of the few institutions that seem to be getting things right in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Washington said part of what’s made the OPPL a model for other institutions in the area of equity is their “genuine commitment to listening to the BIPOC [Black, Indigenous and People of Color] community when developing their goals and expressed felt needs.”

She said the library’s inclusion of community members on the Anti-Racism Advisory Team, its hiring of Stephen Jackson, the library’s inaugural equity and anti-racism director, “as someone to carry the work” of making the anti-racism plan real, and its consistent, comprehensive training provided for all employees have

helped the institution develop a strong memory muscle for diversity, equity and inclusion.

More generally, achieving equity in all forms requires identifying historical trauma inflicted on the marginalized — whether, for instance, we’re talking about a school district’s LGBTQ population or its lowincome students.

A deep consideration and respect for why these inequities were brought about ought to guide the equity work.

Participatory and democratic decision-making, adequate and equitable budgeting and community ownership — those are also requisite components of any equity work in any space.

And, again, as Porras pointed out, the people helping to lead these efforts anywhere must be empowered to do the work.

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Five things to know about Oak Park’s Citizen Police Oversight Committee

By Stacey Sheridan Staff Reporter

“We do have a lot of opportunity to speak with leadership of the department, including the chief, to discuss what our thoughts are about the recommendation that’s been made, and why they’re made,” said Pepper.

T

he Citizen Police Oversight Committee is one of the Village of Oak Park’s most talked about but perhaps least understood commissions. The 7-member group, made up of volunteers, meets regularly throughout the year to evaluate conduct complaints lodged against members of the Oak Park Police Department. To give Oak Park residents a more complete knowledge of just what that entails, Wednesday Journal sat down with CPOC Chair Donovan Pepper, who elaborated on the scope of the committee’s authority.

1. CPOC does not investigate the complaints When grievances against police are filed, an investigation into the incident is launched. That investigation is handled within the police department, carried out by four or five sworn officers, who also review the complaint.

CPOC plays no part at all in the investigation process.

2. CPOC does not decide disciplinary measures Once the investigation is completed, the police chief or a police commander makes a recommendation to CPOC regarding the officer involved in the complaint.

The recommendation could involve further training for the officer or even disciplinary measures. That information is then provided to CPOC, which

Donovan Pepper

There is a process that must be followed for discipline under their union contract.” determines whether it agrees with the recommendation or if the committee believes further investigation is necessary.

CPOC does not have a say in what disciplinary measures, if any, are taken against the officer. A formal labor process must be followed before disciplining an officer.

“These are union-covered employees,” said Pepper of police officers. “There is a process that must be followed for discipline under their union contract.”

Members do have the ability to share thoughts on the matter with the department’s top brass, however.

3. The public cannot access the complaints reviewed by CPOC While CPOC meetings are public and can be attended by any member of the public, the complaints themselves are not available for public perusal.

CPOC reviews the complaints in executive session to protect the privacy of the individuals involved in each complaint.

“They’re complaints regarding personnel,” Pepper explained. “That’s always been private.”

Neither executive session minutes nor records related to a public body’s adjudication of employee grievances or employee disciplinary cases are subject to the Freedom of Information Act under Illinois law.

However, the FOIA exemption does not extend to final outcome of cases in which disciplinary action has been imposed.

4. The authority of CPOC may be broadened The power of CPOC is outlined in the ordinance under which it was first created. However, there has been a push to amend the ordinance to grant the commission greater authority.

Currently, the commission is

looking into the possibility of widening its purview.

“The commission is currently reviewing what is possible,” said Pepper. “We are reviewing options to change the methodology or how we review cases.”

At this moment, no such amendment to the ordinance has been drafted, but CPOC has recently been granted more access into complaint investigations than it had previously. CPOC can now review some of the audio and footage related to investigations.

5. The Oak Park Police Department receives infrequent complaints

CPOC reviewed only 10 complaints against police officers between October 2020 and April 2021, which was three fewer than in the previous year. Of the 10 complaints made, only three were found substantiated.

Pepper chalks up the relatively low complaint numbers to the officer training efforts deployed by former Oak Park police chief and current U.S. Marshal LaDon Reynolds.

“When you look at the size of our town and the size of our police force and you look at the number of complaints – I think it’s relatively small,” he said.

“That’s a testament to the work of the department in training its men and women in the force.”

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Overnight parking Oak Park prohibits street parking from 2:30-6 a.m. except when allowed by permit or pass. Residents are allotted up to 10 overnight parking passes per month for each license plate.

The first three overnight passes each month are free and the additional seven per month are $7 each.

Overnight passes may be requested at www.oak-park. us/onlineservices. Special extended passes are available for up to 30 nights under certain conditions.

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Citizen Boards, Committees and Commissions Oak Park has 20 citizen volunteer boards and commissions assisting and advising the village board. Call or visit Oak.park.us for more information or to volunteer.

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HOMES

Housing Professionals Talk Change and Hope

By Lacey Sikora Contributing Reporter

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ike everything else, the state of housing in Oak Park and River Forest experienced a lot of changes during the pandemic. A few local professionals weigh in on what they are seeing now and what they think the future may hold.

Michael Nowicki, of Ideal Location-Oak Park Realty, says that the pandemic saw a remarkable increase in demand for square footageboth inside and outside of homes. In 2019 and earlier, large homes tended to take longer to sell. Not so anymore. Even though the typical family size has decreased over the past few decades, he says, “Now, maybe both parents work from home, or the kids are now being home-schooled, and the need for a four or more-bedroom home is back.”

On the rental end, representatives of Oak Park Apartments advise that all costs associated with providing housing have skyrocketed in the past two years, increasing at a dramatically faster pace than at any time in the previous 35 years. In addition, the practical side of renting

apartments changed drastically. Virtual apartment tours and paperless leasing became essential practices.

As Executive Director of Housing Forward, Lynda Schueler says the economic hardships created by Covid left thousands of renters unable to pay their rent.

She states, “The eviction moratorium and the federal recovery funds for emergency rental assistance helped stave off a tidal wave of newly-homeless individuals and families.”

Housing Forward facilitated the processing of over $800,000 in rental payments to landlords in the last two years, an increase of nearly 400% over previous years.

She states, “For the first time in our agency’s history, the number of people we served who were at-risk of homelessness eclipsed the number of people who were literally homeless during COVID.” Schueler says the focus of the agency had to shift when they were forced to close their long-time PADS Emergency Shelter due to the congregate nature of the program. Housing Forward pivoted to create a hotel-based facility. Schueler calls this model, “the most

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Lynda Schueler dignified response to addressing homelessness.”

Going forward, Nowicki says, “The biggest challenge is always affordability.

Oak Park needs to be affordable for people of all backgrounds and all stages of life- from the single parent working a modest job, to the newly-married couple looking to establish roots, to the older generation looking to move out of their house and into something smaller and more easilymanageable.”

Nowicki says the key to keeping Oak Park a vibrant and generational town, is to keep the housing “cycle of life” moving.

Oak Park Apartments sees a challenge with being able to maintain a supply of naturally occurring affordable

housing (NOAH.) They say that NOAH is under attack from increased government regulation and skyrocketing property taxes. These contribute to the increased cost and complexity of providing housing, resulting in less-affordable housing village-wide.

Schueler credits significant COVID-relief funding from the federal government with a needed influx of funds over the past two years, and says, “Sustainability of our new 24/7 Interim Housing program model once these federal recovery funds are exhausted is our biggest challenge.”

She says that when compared to the PADS program, which used donated space, HOMES, continued on page 52

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the challenge of raising operating costs for a building 365 days a year, with 65 rooms that require cleaning and maintenance is something Housing Forward’s board of directors and leadership team will be addressing in an upcoming strategic plan.

When it comes to hopes for the future, Nowicki says he’s hoping to see Oak Park once again establish itself as the go-to suburb that people adore and where they want to live. He states, “I want there to be more focus on how socially-advanced we are. How historically rich and talented we are. Let’s focus on what we, as a village, have done, and what

The biggest challenge is always affordability. Oak Park needs to be affordable for people of all backgrounds and all stages of life.”

–Michael Nowicki

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Michael Nowicki we continue to strive for. Let’s be hometown proud. Afterall, it is a privilege to live here, and I hope that people see our beliefs in action and want to move here to become a part of it.”

With an eye towards affordability, Oak Park Apartments hopes that the future will bring a balanced approach to housing regulations and property taxes to allow housing providers to be able to continue to provide affordable housing options locally.

Schueler also has hopes that state and local governments will see that the

investment of resources in emergency rental assistance truly can prevent future homelessness. Noting that Housing Forward stabilized 569 individuals in housing in 2021, up from 447 households in 2020, she sums up, “This shift in addressing both the ‘front and back doors’ to homelessness is the trend we hope to continue to see in the future.”

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2022 local real estate snapshot

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his data represents sales of single-family homes and condo/townhomes in Oak Park, River Forest,

Forest Park and Elmwood Park from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. In addition to total homes sold and average sale prices, we’ve also included two stats: Market Time and Sales Price/Listing Price Ratio that

show how rapidly the real estate market moved during that twelve month period.

Market Time is the number of days a property is on the market from the time it is listed until the day that it

closes. In “normal” times, a seller might put their home on the market and expect it to go under contract within

a month or two. Following that, it might take another month for the home to close. A market time of 46 days, as we see for Oak Park single-family homes, is a relatively low number that is indicative of a fast moving market.

Sales Price/Listing Price Ratio indicates the percentage of the listing price that a property was sold for. You

might expect this number to be less than 100%, since buyers often try to negotiate discounts off the listing

price. If the number is 100%, as it is in Oak Park, that means sellers are getting exactly what they are asking.

Our thanks to the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors for providing these statistics.

Oak Park

Single Family Homes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

615 $561,966 46 days 100%

Condos/Townhomes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

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476 $224,219 69 days 98%

Single Family Homes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

132 $848,274 54 days 98%

River Forest

Condos/Townhomes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

119 $244,832 46 days 98%

Single Family Homes

Forest Park

Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

110 $374,492 41 days 99%

Condos/Townhomes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

169 $209,400 48 days 98%

Single Family Homes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

264 $348,924 43 days 99%

Condos/Townhomes Total units Sold Average Sale Price Market Time Sales Price/Listing Price

Elmwood Park

150 $157,780 68 days 98%

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Fair Housing: Its Impact

Athena Williams, Executive Director, OPRHC

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or over four decades, the Oak Park Regional Housing Center has been committed to its mission of promoting and sustaining residential integration in Oak Park and the region. Our Fair Housing programming has been recognized as a model and a best practice within the community and across the nation.

Through our rental referral program, OPRHC helps individuals expand their housing options by providing them with the ability and encouragement they may need to rent or purchase a home in any area regardless of their race or ethnicity. Oak Park Regional Housing Center works to continue to maintain residential integration in Oak Park and the region, block by block, building by building.

Many people say, “Oak Park has achieved integration, why do we need the Housing Center”?

Obviously I am going to tell you. OPRHC is needed now more than ever. With the growing

developments, increase in market rate rents, there are segments of our population that we must target to help Oak Park remain true to its core values and its brand, the market of “excellence” that has been built into the Oak Park Housing stock.

Excellence that arrived from the high market demands, not because of the location to the City of Chicago; not because of the good schools; not because of the beautiful community characteristics, but the racially and ethnically integrated fabric of which the Village of Oak Park has become.

and how they interact with others. These actions require on going intention, and that is what Oak Park Regional Housing Center is here to continue to do.

Without this intention, these great benefits and impacts would diminish.

This is why investments in the Oak Park Regional Housing Center is critical. OPRHC’s efforts to continue to promote and maintain integration positively affects property values, social and communal relations.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center is celebrating 50 years of service to the Greater Westside Region of Chicago. As we turn the page and enter the next 50 years of service, we will continue to collectively impact the communities we serve. Please celebrate with us, Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6p, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland, Chicago, 60607.

For more information about Oak Park Regional Housing Center, check out our website: oprhc.org.

Even though the Oak Park Regional Housing Center has established this national model for integration, our work and our impact is not fully recognized.

What is the impact of integration? Research has shown that a diverse workforce can improve financial performance. Racially diverse schools and classrooms create cognitive, social, and emotional benefits.

In addition, living in a racially integrated community can positively impact an individual’s identity

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Maze Branch 845 Gunderson Ave. (708) 386-4751 Interim Director Lori Pulliam

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ShaRhonda and Brian Dawson highlight their collection in the Oak Park Public Library’s Idea Box on Feb. 11. The Broadview couple has been collecting Black cultural artifacts for years.

Trustees Serve four-year terms ■ Matthew Fruth, President ■ Theodore Foss, Vice President ■ Christian Harris, FinanceOfficer ■ Sarah Glavin, Board Secretary ■ Virginia Bloom-Scheirer ■ Colleen Burns ■ Madhurima Chakraborty Board meetings are held the 4th Tues. at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

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riverforestlibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. (Sept.-May) 1-5 p.m.

Director Emily Compton Trustees Serve four-year terms ■ Deborah Hill, President ■ James Hopkinson, VicePresident ■ Tom Smedinghoff, Treasurer Eleanor Long, Secretary ■ Ann Berens ■ Cathryn Ruggeri ■ Karen Stierwalt Board meetings are held the 3rd. Tues., every month at 7:30 p.m., and are open to the public.

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LIBRARIES MX. DANNIE MOORE

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Archivist in Special Collections, Oak Park Main Library In hand: selections from the Hemingway Archives

In hand: “Shine Bright” by Danyel Smith Dontaná works with a team of librarians who select resources and books based on topics, genres and age group for patrons.

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Deep in the recesses of the Main Library of Oak Park, Kheir manages the Special Collections, which documents Oak Park’s rich cultural and social heritage including books, oral histories, photo collections, blueprints, transcriptions and more.

Local libraries including River Forest Library, Oak Park Main Library, Dole Branch Library and Maze Branch Library provide space and resources for all of the people they serve in the neighborhood. Each provides engaging spaces, unique activities, resources, and distinctive programs inside the library, outside in the community and even remotely often led by dynamic individuals who foster growth and safe learning experiences.

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Teen Services Librarian, Oak Park Main Library Oak Park Public Library Teen Librarian and Super Smash Bros. unofficial champion, Mr. G, uses his super powers everyday to connect teens with community resources and library tools.

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Patron Services Supervisor Maze Branch of the Oak Park Public Library In hand: “Celia Planted a Garden: The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island Garden” by Gary D. Schmidt and Phyllis Root Carolyn offers structured resources for children who benefit from supportive sensory needs including Supported Storytime and Supported Gardening.

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Adult Services Librarian, River Forest Library In hand: “Memphis: A Novel” by Tara M. Stringfellow This magical librarian at River Forest Public Library is known for her ability to conjure spot-on book recommendations, almost like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

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A fire, a wild cat, and the promise of hot pastrami The most read stories of the past year

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raffic on Wednesday Journal’s website, oakpark.com, offers a glimpse into the issues and stories that most engage local readers. Using Google Analytics, we searched by number of page views to find what articles saw the most online traffic from July 2021 to early May 2022. A “page view” occurs

every time a webpage appears on the internet browser of an individual computer, phone, or tablet. A large number of page views, presumably, indicates a large audience. Here then are the top ten local articles on oakpark.com over the past year, as well as the most popular ones on Facebook.

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Protest at Trader Joe’s

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Chicago man, woman charged in

Protestors assembled in front of Trader Joe’s, owned

by Lincoln Property, to bring attention to their recent acquisition of Weiss Memorial Hospital’s parking lot; a move they argued signaled Pipeline Health’s intention to close the hospital and sell off its parts.

(November 23, 2021)

38,973 views

A Chicago man and woman faced charges for their involvement in the death of a 15 year-old girl whose body was discovered in an Oak Park alley.

connection with death of teen (August 9, 2021)

23,238 views

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Jewish delicatessen dreams do come true

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George Wendt, legend

Paul and Lisa Stern shared their inspiration and plans for the upcoming opening of Fritzi’s Delicatessen.

(July 14, 2021)

18,979 views

Fenwick High School teacher and celebrated Chicago swimmer, George Wendt, died of drowning in Lake Michigan during the Big Shoulders Open Water Classic.

in open water swimming, drowns at event (September 13, 2021):

18,629 views

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Oak Park orders evacuation of North

Blvd apartment building (November 8, 2021)

17,459 views

Tenants of an Oak Park apartment building were given five days to evacuate their homes after municipal inspectors noted floors sloping up to four inches towards the center of the structure.

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Oak Park home in spotlight on new WTTW

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After shooting, Oak Park eyes Airbnb regulations

The Errol Kirsch House on Fair Oaks Avenue received significant coverage in WTTW’s new drone shot show, “Beyond Chicago from the Air.”

show (November 24, 2021)

17,441 views

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A party at a local Airbnb that ended in gunshots led the Village of Oak Park to consider requiring Airbnb hosts to obtain the same license as bed and breakfast operators.

(July 25, 2021)

15,613 views Lynx spotted

in Oak Park (April 22, 2022)

14,136 views

stock photo

The Oak Park Public Health Department began tracking a lynx after receiving multiple reports of sightings around Oak Park.

Cop shoots vehicle

during ‘rowdy’ funeral procession (September 24, 2021)

13,288 views

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New affordable housing development

opens in Oak Park (September 20, 2021)

11,588 views

Community Builders opened their first Oak Park project, “The 801”, in effort to increase affordable and transit-oriented housing.

During a funeral procession, an OPPD officer shot into a vehicle with a passenger waving a handgun out of their window.

The Top 10 most engaging stories on Facebook

The stories that engage local readers on OakPark.com are not necessarily the ones that are most popular on social media.

With the help of our social media software, Hootsuite, we were able to see which stories were most impactful on Facebook (July 2021 to early May 2022) by evaluating the number of engaged users the individual posts received. An “engaged user” is anyone who clicks on a link to read more of a story, shares a post, likes, or comments. With this metric we have the ability not only to measure how many people may have seen a post, but what posts garnered further investigation and discussion.

1.

Fire in Delia’s Kitchen (November 23, 2021)

3,235 engaged users

Delia’s Kitchen caught fire on November 23, bringing all Oak Park Fire Department personnel to the scene, and causing neighboring businesses to evacuate.

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Lynx spotted

in Oak Park (April 25, 2022)

2,038 engaged users

OPRF equity director

to leave for principal position (April 8, 2022)

1,972 engaged users

Oak Park church harassed over ‘fasting from whiteness’ (April 13, 2022)

1,620 engaged users

Married in Oak Park, newlyweds to take fight to Ukraine

(March 9, 2022)

1,404 engaged users

OPRF students banned from attending soccer playoff against Evanston (October 29, 2021)

1,211 engaged users

OPRF student arrested after being found with a firearm (May 3, 2022)

1,191 engaged users

Oak Park orders evacuation of North

Blvd. apartment building (November 10, 2021)

1,121 engaged users

The Oak Park Public Health Department began tracking a lynx after receiving multiple reports of sightings around Oak Park.

Dr. Patrick Hardy announced his new position as principal of Hinsdale South, resigning from his role of Executive Director for Equity and Student Success at OPRF HS after one year in the position.

First United Church of Oak Park drew negative attention and backlash after conservative outlets criticized their Lenten season of “fasting from whiteness” in which the church removed liturgical works and music written by white people, and highlighted instead the contributions of non-white Christians.

Not even married for a week, Maria and David planned to fly to Poland and return to Maria’s home county of Ukraine to fight against Russian forces.

Officials at OPRF HS announced that students were banned from attending IHSA Class 3A soccer sectional final game against Evanston Township, citing reports of “extreme disrespect” and a “pattern of unsportsmanlike behavior” displayed by students at a previous game.

An OPRF HS senior was arrested and taken into custody after being found with a loaded handgun outside the school’s main entrance, incurring Class 3 and Class 4 felony charges.

Tenants of an Oak Park apartment building were given five days to evacuate their homes after municipal inspectors noted floors sloping up to four inches towards the center of the structure

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Rebozo moving to Forest Park (February 10, 2022)

1,110 engaged users Francisco Lopez, also known as Chef Paco, moved New Rebozo to Forest Park at the end of March, reopening in his own building as N Rebozo.

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1,095 engaged users Holiday Inn Express’ proposal for a special-use permit began its path to village approval for the second time, after its original permit expired, and faced backlash for its potential contribution to traffic and parking problems in Oak Park.

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n May 2022, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce brought back (after a two year COVID hiatus) its in-person sixth annual Community Health & Wellness Fair. 65 local businesses and hospitals representing a broad range of health-related resources came together in one location to connect with hundreds of community members.

Once again, the Presenting Sponsor of the fair was Rush Oak Park Hospital. The Diamond Sponsors were B-Health and West Suburban Medical Center, and the Platinum Sponsor was Riveredge Hospital. The co-chairs and lead organizers of the fair were Michael Glab from Nutriquity and Julia Melanson from B-Health.

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MUSEUMS & TOURISM From the museum, you can access a variety of trails (below) through the Forest Preserve.

Get to know the forest and its creatures at Trailside Museum

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Live treeLi climbing clim Black Rat Snakes together coil up to inside the museum.

The Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum at Chicago Ave. and Thatcher in River Forest.

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inety years after its founding, the Cook County Forest Preserve District’s Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum is still drawing visitors to River Forest.

The museum opened on May 22, 1931,

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with the mission to educate the public about and to exhibit plants and animals found in Cook County. The 16-room Victorian Italian Villa style mansion at the corner of Thatcher and Chicago avenues had served as the first headquarters of the Forest Preserve District since 1919.

Irene Flebbe, assistant director, said the museum and grounds attract all

ages from near and far, including senior citizens, bird watchers and school classes from grade school to college.

She said visitors include tourists and “a lot of locals,” illustrating the museum’s relationship with River Forest residents.

“River Forest is proud to be home to the Trailside Museum,” said village

MUSEUMS & TOURISM President Cathy Adduci. “For 90 years, residents of River Forest have taken advantage of all the educational and recreational programs available right in our backyard.”

Although the recent pandemic led officials to close the building and change the programming format from in-person to Zoom and Facebook Live, Flebbe said they observed an increase of visitors to the grounds.

“We noticed that during COVID the one safe thing people could do was take a walk,” she said. “We were so glad that we were a place where people could go to de-stress.”

In addition to closing the building “for a few months,” Flebbe said the pandemic led officials to cancel the annual spring festival in 2020 and 2021 although the museum’s other two annual events, the Migrating Monarchs Celebration in September and Halloween Hoot n’ Howl in October, were held in 2021.

“Both of those outdoor events were very well attended by people from our area who were so happy to have free outdoor family events and enjoyed a sense of returning to normality,” she said, adding that officials are planning to hold them again this year.

Trailside officials not only brought the Spring Festival back this year but made it even more special by celebrating the museum’s 90th anniversary.

The museum building was built in 1876 by Abraham J. Hoffman and his wife, who purchased the land from the Thatcher family. Mrs. Hoffman established two private schools in the home, the River Forest Young Ladies Institute in 1878 and the River Forest Institute, a boys’ boarding

school, in 1881. The schools were closed and the home sold to Hugh McFarlane, a wealthy carriage maker, who lived there with his family until selling the house and land to the Forest Preserve District in 1919.

Mary Cooper Black, the first curator of Trailside Museum,

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Enclosures on the grounds house owls, hawks and a turkey vulture.

created the first educational displays, collections and animal mounts in the museum, with assistance from the Field Museum and the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The Field Museum’s artist Gordon Persall, the second curator, painted the “Local Reptiles” exhibit that still hangs in the museum today and published a booklet that listed all the plants and animals found in the Forest Preserves.

Virginia Moe became the third curator in 1941 until her death 50 years later in 1991.

She inspired many people to care deeply about wildlife.

She also shifted the focus of the museum to wildlife rehabilitation. For many years, Trailside Museum was the place to bring injured and orphaned wildlife in Cook County, a practice that ended in 2005. She wrote a book called “Animal Inn” about her experiences working at Trailside Museum.

In the 1980s, Forest Preserve District officials were facing the need for extensive repairs to the building and considering closing the museum. A grassroots movement not only kept Trailside open but also led to a $500,000 addition and renovation.

Harold L. “Hal” Tyrell, who served as a Cook County commissioner and Forest Preserve District commissioner, was instrumental in securing funding for the extensive renovation that materialized in 1990 and 1991. His name was added to the museum’s name after his death.

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Something’s brewing in Oak Park Seven ways to satiate your caffeine cravings

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raving a cup of joe?

Our community is percolating with ways to enjoy a jolt every day of the week. No matter if you need to kick off your morning with a hot coffee of cool off with an afternoon pick me up, we have all the answers you need to give yourself a good old case of the jitters. If you need some rocket fuel to get through your day, here are seven spots to get your next caffeine infusion!

ADDIS CAFÉ, 801 S Oak Park Ave., made a bold leap across Oak Park Ave. in spring of 2022. Café owner Kalkidan Tesfaye (known to most as Kalki) made the move to facilitate a wealth of opportunities for her community-minded shop known for serving up pour over coffee and other specialty drinks.

“Coffee in Ethiopia is meant to be shared — one pot would serve many people

so friends, neighbors and sometimes even strangers would share a pot,” said Tesfaye. “My customers have spent time getting to know my customs and they have become like a family to me.”

Savor an artful honey nutmeg latte or golden-hued turmeric latte with some crispy waffles next time you visit this welcoming coffee shop.

Chill out with and iced beverage from BREWPOINT CRAFT, 163 S Oak Park Ave. Melissa Villanueva, founder and CEO of Brewpoint Coffee, promised to “hit it out of the park for coffee lovers” when she opened Oak Park’s Brewpoint location in Spring of 2021. The woman and minority owned micro chain forms strong direct trade relationships to facilitate the production of their awardwinning coffee.

On a recent visit we sampled a rainbow of iced beverages including a notable pina colada matcha.

A standout on the seasonal

drink menu, the grassy hued beverage brings pineapple juice, coconut, green tea and oat milk together in a well-balanced summery sip. If you fancy a purple beverage, look no further than Brewpoint’s ube coconut frappe. The vibrant beverage makes use of trendy purple sweet potato, but traditionalists will appreciate the café’s espresso, cappuccino and spiced chocolate options all year long.

The well-loved BUZZ CAFÉ, 905 S Lombard Ave., has been a hub for coffee lovers since 1998. Owner Laura Maychruk created a cozy place known for serving up homey meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegan and organic options are available in abundance at the artsy café prized for making coffee drinks with a custom blend of Chicago-based Metropolis coffee.

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enjoyed at the mainstay café located in the heart of the Harrison Street Arts District comes with the opportunity to engage in lively conversation with members of the community, but The Buzz is just steps away from the CTA blue line making it an ideal morning stop for commuters.

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to pick up a bag whenever the urge strikes. The family run business also offers iced coffee drinks chilled with frozen coffee cubes. Popular blends include Hazelnut Nirvana, Black Lion, and Take me to Cuba. GRND’s Vanilla Dream is made with Madagascar Vanilla Beans.

Lovers of flavored coffees would do well to visit GRND COFFEE HOUSE, 140 Harrison St., to snag a bag of beans. The purveyors of specialty cakes, teas and original artwork primarily focus on selling responsibly grown and locally sourced coffee via monthly subscription; savvy locals can pop by the boutique

Bridgette Chatman-Lewis, co-owner of GRND, is quick to say their business is pronounced “Grind without the I” and wants the public to know they are not “your typical coffee shop.” The family takes pride in serving smooth blend coffees and plans to expand their operation to include a selection of grab and go meal items and cup cakes in the coming year.

SIDEYARD COFFEE, sideyardcoffee.com, has upgraded to a commercial grade Mill City roaster and churns out 50 pounds of coffee per week for folks on his expanding list of subscribers.

South East Oak Park resident, Ryan Thompson, wanted to get into the neighborhood coffee game for quite some time before hooking up a small scale drum roaster to his back yard grill—he began delivering subscription orders by bike in South Oak Park in 2020. Today the mastermind behind

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Sideyard Coffee focuses on sourcing high-quality sustainable green beans and roasts them in six-pound batches. The rotating array of single origin bean comes with a weekly e-newsletter that boasts a song best listened to while savoring a cup of the weekly roast.

Thompson is dedicated to the chemistry behind the roast and works to coax the best from every bean.

Subscribers are certainly spoiled on Sideyard Coffee— the attention to detail during the roasting process produces nuanced cups of coffee every week.

Housed in the former home of Gilchrist Hardware, WHIRLWIND COFFEE COMPANY, 513 Madison St., opened for business at the height of the pandemic.

After revitalizing the property and installing an environmentally friendly Sanfranciscan drum roaster, David Silverstein, Whirlwind owner, has been welcoming coffee lovers to his philanthropic roastery and café.

The bright café offers single origin Sumatran, Ethiopian, and Columbian beans as well as specialty blends like Shake a Leg crafted with coffee from Mexico, Sumatra, and Brazil. Whirlwind’s gorgeous lattes pair beautifully with thoughtfully sourced food items like

croissants from Publican Quality Bread.

Silverstein trained as a roaster in Minneapolis and fell in love with the science behind roasting green coffee beans. Passion led him to open the small batch roastery, but Whirlwind

also exists to give back to the community. The forprofit business has a profitsharing approach designed to bolster area non-profit organizations--100% of net profits from sales at Whirlwind go to charity.

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Enjoy and mocha and a samosa at WISE CUP, in Downtown Oak Park, 1018 Lake St. Coffee shop owners, Naveen and Shivangi Khetarpal, offer an array of traditional coffee and pastries as well as a smattering of Indian dishes including flavorful samosas and yogurt-based mango lassis.

Coffee drinks at Wise Cup are made with Sputnik Coffee roasted in Chicago’s Back of the

Yards neighborhood and the list of favorites is long.

On a recent visit to the bustling café, we enjoyed a bit of spice—we sipped their perennially popular Mayan Mocha boasting dark chocolate and espresso with a dash of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. We paired the luscious drink with a handmade samosa filled with potatoes and peas. It was a perfect lunch unique to our Oak Park community!

New Kribi location percolates in Oak Park

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xpansion is on the horizon for KRIBI COFFEE. The Forest Park air roastery and coffee shop, at 7324 Madison St., is introducing a sibling space in Oak Park. The second location (opening in July 2022) will be housed at Cross Function, a flexible workspace in the Boulevard Arcade building, at 1033 South Blvd.

Since opening in January of 2019, Jacques Shalo, owner of Kribi Coffee, has been working to carve out a unique identity for his independent roastery in the congested and competitive coffee shop business.

Shalo credits Kribi’s “four tenets,” freshness, method, sourcing, and giving back, for their rapid rise on the local coffee scene.

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The diminutive Oak Park location will cater to people utilizing the Cross Function offices and will also be open to the public.

Kribi’s Cross Function location aims to attract commuters hopping on and off the nearby Green Line. The arrival of Kribi’s e-commerce app, available on Android and iOS, will coincide with the opening of the Oak Park location and appeal to those looking for convenient grab-and-go ordering options.

In addition to roasting green coffee beans on-site, Kribi’s popular K-pods and cold brew growlers will also be available in Oak Park.

New bag art from Jerimiah Shalo will also make its debut in 2022.

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Advisory Committees The Citizen Committee oversees the implementation of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan and provides a valuable communication channel between the park district and the citizens of Oak Park. Additional committees include the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Active Adult Advisory Committee.

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(708) 383-6904 Field house, playground, splash pad, multipurpose field, walking path, chess tables and rental facilities.

Named for: Hans Christian Andersen, author of fairy tales

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center 167 Forest Ave. Oak Park (708) 725-2000

Barrie Park and Center 1011 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park (708) 383-6905 Sled hill, baseball field, soccer field, creative play area, ornamental and shade trees, and a walking path. Named for: James Barrie, author of Peter Pan

Carroll Center and Park 1125 S. Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park (708) 383-6906 Baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, and tot playground and regular playground. The center includes a field house, rental and banquet rooms. Named for: Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland

Cheney Mansion 220 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park (708) 725-2500 Designated an Oak Park landmark, the 12,000-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, reception rooms, a coach house, greenhouse and landscaped grounds, which are open to

the public until dusk every day unless they are reserved for a private event. Named for: Elizabeth F. Cheney, a lifelong resident of the area, who supported artistic, cultural and educational organizations

Dole Center 255 Augusta Blvd.

Oak Park (708) 386-9032 A multipurpose facility owned by the village with shared space for park district and library operations.

Euclid Square Park 705 Fillmore St. Oak Park (708) 383-6400 Playground, baseball/softball field, multipurpose field,

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N tennis courts and a looped pathway ideal for strolling or jogging. Named for: Euclid Avenue

Field Park and Center 935 Woodbine Ave. Oak Park (708) 426-3966 Office/field house, tot lot, playground, multipurpose field, splash pad, bocce court, picnic shelter, chess tables and rental facilities.

Named for: Eugene Field, poet

Fox Center and Park 624 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-6908 Multipurpose field, baseball field, playground and tot lot with sand play area. The updated whale splash pad is a favorite with kids, ages 2-12. Named for: William Fox, park district commissioner

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Scoville Park volleyball courts, outdoor ice rink, field house with multipurpose room. Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet

Features green space, floral displays, and Pleasant Home, a 30-room architectural landmark historic house/museum.

Facilities are available for rent at Pleasant Home.

1150 N. Marion St., Oak Park Maple Park Baseball/softball fields, 1105 S. Maple Ave., Oak multipurpose field, playOak Park Conservatory Park ground, tennis courts, Playground, baseball 615 Garfield St., Oak Park outdoor ice rink and trail and soccer field, tennis (708) 725-2400 gardens. Named for: Gustav courts, walking paths, open Lindberg, first superintenNamed to the National meadows with plenty of dent of parks in 1913 Register of Historic Places room to fly kites, and a and designated an Oak Park 12,000-square-foot dog Longfellow Center and landmark, the conservatory park in the northwest corner features three unique exhibit Park of the park, which requires houses, presents seasonal 610 S. Ridgeland Ave. a permit purchased in floral displays, flower shows, Oak Park advance. an annual plant sale, horti(708) 725-2000 cultural classes, youth sumBaseball/softball field, Mills Park and Pleasant mer camps, seasonal open multipurpose field, Home houses and school tours. playground, splash pad, 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 lighted tennis courts, fullp.m, Mon. Closed (708) 383-2654 court basketball, sand 80 | 2022 OAKPARK.COM ANSWER BOOK

Oak Park Gymnastics Center 21 Lake St., Oak Park (708) -725-2200 pdop.org The OPGC can meet the needs of any new or experienced gymnast.

Randolph Park 300 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park Features a playground and chess tables. Two distinct areas are divided by an alley. The active tot lot for age 2-5 with its popular train feature, is on the west side.

Rehm Pool and Park 515 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 725-2000 The park features an allpurpose field, three tennis courts, two sand volleyball

PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N courts, a playground and a sand play area, plus the Rehm Park Trains. The pool features a 50-meter, zero-edge pool with spray play apparatus, a separate 6-years-and-under wading pool, and a sand play area. This facility also features a diving well, equipped with drop slides, 1-meter diving boards and a diving tower with 5- and 7-meter platforms.

The pool is ADA accessible.

Named for: Arthur D. Rehm, one of the original park district commissioners and the second president of the park district.

(708) 725-2300 Ridgeland Common features lighted synthetic turf baseball fields that service most adult softball leagues.

The facility includes the Paul Hruby Ice Arena which is open year-round.

Ridgeland Common Pool is one of the district’s two outdoor swimming pools featuring swim lessons, special events and public swim hours. The facility also has a children’s water feature, locker rooms, pool deck and three activity rooms. Named for: Ridgeland Avenue

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800 Lake St. Oak Park Playground, tot lot, lighted

tennis courts, natural area and World War I monument, restored in 2009-10.

Named for: James Scoville, a real estate developer, whose home stood on the site.

Stevenson Park 49 Lake St. Oak Park (708) 383-6910 Playground, baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, playground, three basketball half-courts, a field house for programs and rental and a 12,000-square-foot skate park. Named for: Robert Louis Stevenson, author

Taylor Park 400 Division St. Oak Park

Soccer field, lighted tennis courts, a sledding hill, tot lot and chess tables. There are also two picnic areas available for rent, including an uncovered picnic patio and a covered picnic shelter.

The improved park includes a new playground with climbing boulders and a wetland area with a wooden bridge. Named for: Henry A. Taylor, the first president of the park board.

Wenonah Park 844 Wenonah Ave. Oak Park Designed for ages 2-5, the lot features an automobile theme. Chess tables.

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Named for: Edward A. Cummings, a realtor who operated a tennis club on the park grounds, now the Oak Park Tennis Club.

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River Forest Park District Michael Sletten, Executive Director 401 Thatcher Ave. River Forest (708) 366-6660 rfparks.com Organized in 1913. Since 1992, the district has grown steadily in terms of park acquisition and development projects, as well as tremendous growth in programming opportunities for children, teens and adults.

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Centennial Park 719 Lathrop Ave. River Forest Ball diamond, soccer field.

Constitution Park 7715 Greenfield St. River Forest Baseball and soccer fields.

The center of the park consists of a large saucer-like depression, which is flooded in the winter for ice skating.

Keystone Park 400 Keystone Ave. River Forest Largest park in the district. It offers two playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, batting cages and a winter sledding hill. The train station at 401 Thatcher Ave., on the west side of Keystone Park, houses the park district headquarters.

Priory Park 7354 W. Division St. River Forest Play area, ball diamonds, soccer fields, batting cages and a walking path.

Washington Commons 222 Forest Ave. River Forest Playground, baseball and soccer fields.

Washington Square 131 Forest Ave. River Forest Two tennis courts, open space.

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or many locals, the Oak Park Conservatory is one of the great jewels of Oak Park, a lush and exotic greenhouse sitting at the corner of East Avenue and Garfield Street, overlooking the expressway. Recently, I toured the conservatory with Patti Staley, the Director of Horticulture/ Conservatory Operations. The greenhouse is divided into three rooms, each with a different climate: Mediterranean, tropical and desert.

THE MEDITERRANEAN ROOM

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This area features plants not just from the Mediterranean, but also similar climates such as you might find in California. Few if any of these plants could survive the harsh winters of Illinois.

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PONDEROSA LEMON TREE

According to Staley, this fragrant fruit tree, with its broad rounded leaves and graceful curving, twisting limbs has been in the conservatory for a very long time, and is a perennial favorite among visitors. Likely its popularity stems from its abundance of large, grapefruit sized lemons. Pithy and inedible these lemons stay on the tree, growing and ripening through the spring and summer.

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PRIDE OF MADEIRA

Commonly seen in California, the most famous feature of the Pride of Madeira are its tall spikes of purple flowers. A relatively new arrival at the conservatory, the plant quickly took hold, and as Staley relates, the staff eagerly anticipated its blooms.

When no flowers appeared, they learned that the Pride of Madeira needed a prolonged period of moderate cold in order to bloom.

Unfortunately, the Mediterranean room never gets below 55 degrees. Staley says that they are currently looking for ways to trick it into blooming. Stay tuned.

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DWARF POMEGRANATE

Given the limited space of the conservatory, it makes sense to install smaller plant varieties whenever possible, such as this dwarf pomegranate tree. In addition, as Staley points out, they try to get plants that people can relate to, such as herbs and fruit bearing trees.

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TROPICAL ROOM

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Many common houseplants, as well as some foods staples, such as chocolate and bananas, come from the tropics. The conservatory’s tropical room offers a glimpse of what some of these decorative and edible plants look like in the wild.

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CACAO TREE

Similar to the Ponderosa lemon tree, the Cacao, or chocolate tree, is a crowd favorite at the conservatory. Its fruit contains the seeds from which chocolate is made.

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MONSTERA

More commonly called a Swiss cheese plant—from the holes in its leaves—Monstera is a thick vine that winds its way up the trunks of trees. In the photo you will see a tangle of “aerial” roots. In the rain forest, and in the conservatory’s tropical room, Monstera’s stera s roots can absorb all the waterr they need from the air, withoutt having to grow underground. nd.

Varieties of Monstera ra are also common houseplants.

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CHENILLE PLANT

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Another popularr houseplant, the Chenille produces long dangling flowers rs in both yellow and red ed varieties.

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THE PARROTS

While there is a wide assortment of sights and smells at the conservatory, the most iconic sound of the place is the squawking of the parrots. Some of these birds, like Sarah (pictured), have lived in the conservatory for years, if not decades. Every morning, before the building opens, the parrots are let out of their cages and allowed to fly around the lobby.

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The Oak Park Conservatory is owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park. It is open TuesdaySaturday 10am-4pm.

Admission is free and requires no advance registration.

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THE DESERT ROOM

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Unlike tropical plants that pull water out of the air, desert plants must hoard and protect their precious bit of moisture. That protection, as is evident in most of the plants in the desert room, often takes the form of sharp spines.

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MADAGASCAR PALMS

This is not a tree that likes to be hugged! As Staley points out, a lot of little children come to conservatory. The Madagascar palms are indicative of why they tell those children not to run.

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PRICKLY PEAR

In Mexico, where the Prickly Pear grows in abundance, the common name for the tree’s fruit is tuna. In the wild, tunas are often harvested and made into syrups and jams.

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BARREL CACTUS

This iconic looking cactus is a popular landscaping plant in the southwestern United States.

People in Arizona might plant one of these in their yard the same way someone in Oak Park would plant a yew bush.

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RELIGION

Old congregations learn new digital tricks (because of COVID) did not single-handedly lower attendance and participation in worship services and related ministries; it exacerbated trends that have long been tracking downward.”

One major pivot for every faith community which responded to questions for this article was to increase their use of online services. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church spent just short of $20,000 on equipment, including two cameras, three computers, two monitors and switchboxes.

Rabbi Yitzchok Bergstein at the Chabad Center said that from a traditional Jewish perspective, “we don’t turn on any electronics on the Sabbath or on holidays” but that they have used zoom for meetings.

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he COVID pandemic disrupted life for the religious communities in Oak Park and River Forest as well as for the rest of society, especially when meeting in person became impossible, but many area churches and synagogues responded to the crisis with digital creativity.

Emily Gage, one of the ministers at Unity Temple, summed up the past two years by saying, “It’s been a series of seemingly endless pivots around how we do pretty much everything.” Fr. Carl Morello, Pastor of the combined St. Giles and St. Catherine/St. Lucy Parish, reported, “One of the biggest changes since covid is the number of folks attending mass. We were at 1,100 and now see about half that on a good Sunday since the mask wearing was lifted or made optional.”

All of the congregations in town stopped holding in-person worship for a time.

Regarding Gage’s “pretty much everything,” Rev. Marti Scott, pastor of Euclid Ave. United Methodist Church in Oak Park, put at the top of her list of losses during the lockdown the “inability to embrace one another, especially in times of sorrow and loss.”

Rev. David Lyle, senior pastor

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of Grace Lutheran in River Forest, said that attendance dropped before and after the complete lock down, but he said that the virus was

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not the only cause. Worship attendance in many if not most congregations had been declining for decades. He explained, “The pandemic

Local clergy reported that many good things have happened because they’ve gone online. Rev. Gerald Hiestand, the pastor of Calvary Memorial Church said, “We began streaming for the first time during the pandemic, and we are grateful for how it allowed our congregation to stay connected during a difficult season. The quality of our stream has improved considerably since that time, and our elderly shut ins, who are no longer able to attend church, are very grateful to have a way of connecting to our church.”

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Rev. Gage said that at Unity Temple “we’ve made a commitment to provide multi-platform engagement whenever possible--for worship and for other gatherings. We’ve had people be able to engage from afar and enabled participation from people who find it challenging to be on-site or at the actual time of worship. Livestreaming and posting the recording has expanded engagement in a new way.”

“At first,” said Good Shepherd’s pastor Kathy Nolte, “it was just to connect people who were part of the congregation. We now understand that it’s moved us to a whole different place, that the live stream was a way

to connect people who were already connected, and it’s now become a window into who we are for people who are looking for a church. We’re trying to move it to the next level of how do we engage a community that is digital and might remain digital.

We all looked down at the TV evangelists, saying that’s not real ministry and now suddenly there are echoes of that here at Good Shepherd.”

Rev. Hiestand’s reaction to online worship was more negative, saying that zoom was fine as a temporary measure “but not as a long-term solution. Polls show that many regular church attenders during the pandemic have given up on attending church all together. Prolonged physical

isolation from the gathered body of Christ will ultimately lead to isolation from Christ.

Ultimately, Christianity is not just an ideology, or a religion of morals; it is a religion of experience—an experience of God, of his people, and of his sacraments.”

Rev. Lyle agreed with his colleague saying, “Streaming services are here to stay, at least for now, but remote connections are not the same as in-person connections.

Christians worship Jesus Christ, the incarnation of the in-person God. In his name, we are called to be together as the body of Christ. To be sure, this body transcends space and time, but we also incarnate Christ’s body in real time, in real places. We cannot fully live out our faith only in

remote or virtual spaces.”

Marti Scott, Pastor at Euclid Methodist Church answered the question, can we successfully do religion without gathering physically together, by saying, “We will. We need to. It will be different.”

Pastor Nolte talked about Good Shepherd becoming a hybrid church which is presently 80-90% in person and 20% online every Sunday.

She is more encouraged about online worship than some of her colleagues but added, “We can we do religion successfully without being together but there needs to be intentionality. Christianity has always had a communal aspect to it. You can build community through digital means but you have to do it with intentionality.”

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The Celebrating Seniors Coalition never went away, is Back! (We but...COVID)

From May 12-19, 2022, we held over 30 events that educated, entertained--and raised money for older adults in need throughout Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

And 2023 is going to be even better!

To learn more, be a part of it, or to nominate a “Senior Over 60 Honoree,” visit: www.CelebratingSeniors.net 130 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

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Located in the heart of Oak Park and overlooking beautiful Mills Park, Mills Park Tower provides quality, affordable, independent housing for seniors. We offer 198 one-bedroom apartments and our amenities include a community room, library, laundry facilities, computer center, internet access, electronic key entry system, parking, onsite management, and 24/7 emergency maintenance service. Mills Park Tower is within easy walking distance to CTA’s Green Line and METRA and Oak Park’s downtown shops and restaurants. Mills Park Tower is owned and operated by the Oak Park Housing Authority and is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Monthly rent is based on the resident’s income, with individuals paying approximately 30% of their monthly income toward rent.

Visit our website at www.oakparkha.org or contact us at 708-386-7536

SENIORS Accolade Adult Day Services

Lifelong Learning Center

112 S. Humphrey Ave. Oak Park (708) 445-1300 Nonprofit service of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Provides cost-effective care for older adults who require daytime supervision. Seniors participate in various activities, including field trips, allowing them to socialize with others.

Subsidies are available for clients who qualify.

Senior Citizens Center 255 Augusta Blvd., Oak Park (708) 725-2715 sccoprf.com Offering educational, recreational, social, cultural, creative-craft and artistic activities for adults 50 and older. Classes include Fine Arts (acrylics and water color), Wire Wrap, Lapidary Arts, Weaving, Woodworking, Ceramics and Stained Glass, and Foreign Language.

There is also a writers group. Travel opportunities are available to members and guests as well as many social activities. There is no residency requirement. Call or visit website for specific class information.

AgeOptions 1048 Lake St. #300 Oak Park (708) 383-0258 www.ageoptions.org Nonprofit organization connects older adults with community-based resources such as in-home care, adult day care, nutritious meals, advocacy and intervention to prevent fraud, abuse and neglect.

Celebrating Seniors Coalition 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park celebratingseniors.net A coalition dedicated to honoring, recognizing and serving seniors in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

Oak Park Arms Adult Day Care 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 386-4040 oakparkadultdaycare.com A life enrichment program giving personalized attention to older adults, providing social, physical and emotional support in a structured setting.

Oak Park and River Forest Townships Senior Services 130 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 383-8060 oakparktownship.org/senior-services Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Oak Park Township links and supports seniors with programs and tools to be as healthy, active, and independent in the home and throughout the community as much as possible. We assist family members and caregivers by providing inclusive supportive services that help older adults in their care. We are also an advocate for the safety, concerns, and needs of aging residents.

■ Serving both Oak Park & River Forest residents ■ In-home Care ■ Community-based Programs ■ Meal Service & Nutrition Education ■ Socialization & Activities ■ Transportation Assistance

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MEMBER LISTINGS Advertising, Marketing & Media D.M. Burton

1033 South Blvd., #10 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 967-6349 dmburton.com A holistic, data-driven, approach to personal style & social branding. We help you live your best life.

Gather And Go Travel

gatherandgotravel.com A travel blog dedicated to travel planning and learning while traveling, run by an experienced world and domestic traveler.

Griffin & Stebbing Media, Marketing, Communications

727 Thatcher Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 860-9849 griffinstebbing.com Let Griffin & Stebbing energize your business with exceptional, targeted marketing.

Hutchinson

822 Linden Ave., Ste 200 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 455-9191 ThisIsHutchinson.com We are a design firm dedicated to helping businesses reach their goals with effective websites & irresistible branding!

It’s A Sign

6140 Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-7446 itsasign.net Full service signs and graphic design, production and installation.

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Have you had a chance to play, we mean... relax in Riveredge Hospital’s outdoor space? There are also chairs and benches, if the junglegym isn’t your thing.

Loose Cannon Films

1120 Lyman Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 714-0167 loosecannonfilms.com Full service video/film production and post.

Minuteman Press of Oak Park

6949 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-4940 oakpark.minutemanpress.com Design your own business cards or other business forms using our design software.

Want help doing it? We design too!

Name On Anything.com

23W328 Great Western Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

(630) 545-2642 nameonanything.com Promotional products, decorated apparel, print, signs.

Check our online calendar for monthly specials.

Network Productions

6957 North Ave., Ste. 202 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 790-2437 Photography & Social Media Marketing.

Palmer+Bohan Design 1177 S Elmwood Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 388-7263 palmerbohan.wixsite.com/ palmerbohan Graphic Design Studio.

Ripple

933 Columbian Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 738-5297 rippleservicesinc.weebly.com Ripple compiles videos, photos, eulogies, music, and religious elements to create a digital celebration of life.

Thrive Hive Internet Marketing

1340 Marengo Forest Park, IL 60130 (312) 505-5633 scottdavis.thrivehivesite.com As an Internet Marketing Consultant for Thrive Hive, I am focused on growing your business through all digital media channels.

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MEMBER LISTINGS THRYV INC. – Small Business Software & Lead Generation

392 Blythe Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 (773) 593-4132 conorjburke.com Software for small businesses to increase organization, manage online presence & grow revenue from existing & new clients.

Growing Community Media, NFP

143 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-8300 oakpark.com We are dedicated to providing community journalism by using a cross-platform strategy to effectively engage our audience.

Wyn-Win Communications, Inc,

1040 North Blvd., Suite 250 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 769-1768 Wyn-Win.com Areas of Expertise Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Crisis Management,Community Relations.

Yearbook Studios Company

801 South Blvd., Suites 3&4 Oak Park, IL 60302 (847) 989-5071 yearbookstudios.com Full service design office specializing in both interiors and graphic design.

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Pleasant Home recently reopened their doors to the public after being closed to make some much-needed improvements to their space, including geo-thermal heating and cooling. Cool summer tours, anyone?

(708) 628-4521 yoojdesign.com Graphic design, web design & advertising.

Attractions & Entertainment Bespoke Flipbooks

3301 Harvey Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (773) 234-2690 bespokeflipbooks.com Bespoke Flipbooks is an interactive entertainment company offering flipbook and photobooth services for all events.

Cheney Mansion 220 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2500

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cheneymansion.com Historic Mansion owned by the Park District of Oak Park.

Situated on 2.2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Live escape room experience.

Participants enter a themed room and have 30-60 minutes to work together to find a way out.

Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Escape Factor

Lake Theatre - Classic Cinemas

339 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2222 hemingwaybirthplace.com The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park operates the Hemingway museum and Hemingway birthplace.

7228 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 943-7227 escape-factor.com

951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 994-4000 flwright.org Public tours and programs at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple, The Rookery, Robie House and Bach House.

1022 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301-1056 (708) 848-9088

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MEMBER LISTINGS classiccinemas.com Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style. Call for movie times.

Madison Street Theater

1010 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 634-5700 madisonstreettheater.org Premier performing arts center dedicated to providing professional entertainment and performing arts education for Oak Park.

Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 725-2400 oakparkconservatory.com Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory is one of the top three historical sites in Oak Park.

Oak Park Festival Theatre

(708) 300-9396 oakparkfestival.com Oak Park Festival Theatre is the Midwest’s oldest professional (Actors Equity Association) classical outdoor theater.

Oak Park River Forest Museum

129 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-6755 oprfhistory.org Oak Park River Forest Museum is the new home of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, telling OPRF stories.

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OperaGram.com

242 Franklin Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 212-DIVA OperaGram.com OperaGram.com® delivers operatic singing telegrams by phone, online video and in person. Perfect for any special occasion.

Pleasant Home Foundation

217 Home Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-2654 pleasanthome.org Pleasant Home is open for guided tours, provides community programs and is available for meeting and special event rental.

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest P.O. Box 3564 Oak Park, IL 60303 (708) 218-2648 symphonyoprf.org Community orchestra.

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation 875 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 260-6661 utrf.org Non Profit historic preservation cultural organization. Open to the Public 7 days a week.

Visit Oak Park

1033 South Blvd., Ste 243 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-7800 visitoakpark.com Visit Oak Park promotes tourism to Oak Park and 18 neighbor communities in Chicago’s near west suburbs.

Business & Professional Services & Associations Amanda H Young Energy Healing 626 Belleforte Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 307-2201 AmandaHYoung.com Helps individuals move through relationship, health, and career challenges with ease through private coaching.

Cascarino Ventures, Inc. 1126 Wenonah Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 308-4054 linkedin.com/in/cascarino/ Strategic advisor and consultant for philanthropies, nonprofits and higher education institutions.

Chris Guillen Photography

1130 Marengo Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 488-1824 chrisguillencreative.com Family and commercial photography with studio space.

Distinctive Coaching for Business Success

117 Clinton Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 829-1276 DistinctiveCoaching.com Small Business Owners: Get 50%-1200% growth, improved productivity, more time with family. Contact for free strategy mtg.

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake St., Suite 114 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-4145

downtownoakpark.net Merchant Association serving Oak Park’s primary shopping and retail area bounded by Harlem, Lake and Marion.

Extended Family Ties

615 South Blvd., Unit A Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 817-1232 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/extended-familyties-173 Jump-start your genealogy: learn how to use the internet, local libraries, research facilities, and the stuff in the attic.

Gear Up Consulting, LLC 2910 Lincoln Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 277-9424 timetogearup.com Gear Up Consulting works with other businesses to develop, manage, and enhance their charitable program within the community.

Global Shipping Services LLC 1010 Lake St., Ste. 255 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 564-4932 glship.com We provide International Freight Forwarding Services to a mix of industries. Services include-Air, Ocean & Out of Gauge cargo.

Graphic Conservation Company

840 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste 209 Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 738-2657 graphicconservation.com We are art conservators specializing in the preservation and conservation of works of art on paper and parchment.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Gutierrez Berrios & Co.

3950 North Lake Shore Dr., 727E Chicago, IL 60613 (217) 862-4078 gutierrezberrios.com Diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops, consulting, and immigration legal services.

Heitzman Architects

111 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 267-1352 heitzman.org Architecture, Engineering, Historic Preservation, Residential Additions. Kitchen and Bath designs, self-certified for permits.

Insperity

10275 W. Higgin Rd., Ste 800 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 737-3598 insperity.com Full service human resourcesservices for small to medium sized businesses from 4 to 4,000 employees.

Leora Dowling Public Speaking Coach

412 North Marion St., 2C Oak Park, IL 60302 (802) 989-3250 leoradowling.com I help people become more confident, capable, and creative public speakers.

Molly Rudberg, LLC

170 North Scoville Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 286-3346 mollyrudberg.com We empower individuals & organizations to question and re-imagine life and work with clarity, purpose & confidence.

Next Step Leadership Coaching, LLC

143 North Taylor Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 646-3529 nextstep-leadership.com Helping business leaders and their teams gain deep insights into self-limiting thinking & behaving & how to overcome them.

Oak Park Economic Development Corp.

(OPEDC)

104 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 203 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3838 oakparkeconomicdevelopmentcorporation.org OPEDC is a not-for-profit economic development organization working to bring business investment to the Village of Oak Park.

OVP Management Consulting Group Inc.

1221 N. Harlem Ave., Unit A Oak Park, IL 60302 (313) 820-8185 ovpconsulting.com A hands-on, people-focused consulting firm that thrives on the concept of helping people get better at what they do.

Prescott Group LLC

429 N. Marion St., Ste 205 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5855 prescottgroupllc.com We provide clients with fresh thinking, creative problem solving and efficient program implementation.

Sara Cohen Consulting 1000 S. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304

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Senator Don Harmon

6941-B W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2002 donharmon.org The Democratic Party of Oak Park is one of the largest progressive Democratic organizations in Cook County.

Sevah Consulting

847 N Cuyler Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 571-0211 sevahconsulting.com Dedicated to serving nonprofits in transition & helping them thrive during periods of change.

The UPS Store #980 (North Ave)

7061 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-8431 theupsstore.com/0980 One stop shop for packaging, freight, shipping, mail services, moving/packing supplies, mailbox rental, copies, printing.

The UPS Store #3385 (Lake St)

805 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 358-1445 theupsstore.com/3385 Small Business Services: Printing & Copying, Shipping, Mailbox Rental, Notary, Shredding, Computer Rental

UpGrade Sales Consulting LLC

1223 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 515-3449 upgradesalesconsulting.com We’re a Chicago metro-based consultancy dedicated to the success of its diverse startups and small businesses.

Community Services, Government Bodies & Nonprofits African American Christian Foundation

6707 North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-1700 aacfworks.org AACF helping create employment opportunities since 1985, providing job training, internships & now staffing services.

Animal Care League

1011 Garfield St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-8155 animalcareleague.org Providing food, medical care, & adoption for homeless animals. Low-cost spay-neuter clinic. Adoptions from the shelter.

Arbor West Neighbors

PO Box 1584 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 613-0152 ArborWestNeighbors.org We support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy.

Beyond Hunger 848 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301

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Calvary Memorial Church of Oak Park

931 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-3900 calvarymemorial.com An independent church dedicated to making Jesus Christ known in Oak Park & around the world.

Collaboration for Early Childhood

171 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-6122 collab4kids.org Fostering high quality, early care and educational experiences and support to families in our community.

Community Support Services

9021 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 354-4547 cssservices.org Nonprofit organization working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 725-2460 fopcon.org Nonprofit that promotes the Oak Park Conservatory, offers programs, and supports Conservatory projects.

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Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network

425 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143 (708) 623-9515 giftofhope.org To save and enhance the lives of as many people as possible through organ and tissue donation.

Hephzibah Children’s Association

946 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 649-7100 hephzibahhome.org School-age childcare & welfare services: foster care, adoption services, child abuse prevention; group homes for children.

Housing Forward

1851 S. Ninth Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 338-1724 housingforward.org Transitioning people from housing crisis to housing stability through six integrated program areas, including PADS Shelter.

Human Service Greater Illinois, Inc. 1033 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (877) 293-2112 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/human-servicegreater-illinois-inc-6334 Community Services

Junior Achievement of Chicago

8383 West Belmont Ave., #303 River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 456-1400 jachicago.org

Financial literacy nonprofit organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge & skills they need.

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago

13 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 767-1898 meditateinchicago.org KMC Chicago is dedicated to sharing practical wisdom through meditation and mindfulness practices.

Kiwanis Club of River Forest/Oak Park

PO Box 6401 River Forest, IL 60305 (630) 747-0047 kiwanisclubrfop.org Serving children and seniors in our communities. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at the River Forest Library.

L’Arche Chicago

7313 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 660-1600 larchechicago.org Community that provides homes for adults with intellectural disabilities.

LifeSpeed: Behavioral Support Services

1110 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 404-7225 uptolifespeed.com The LifeSpeed team works with our clients to teach essential living skills, reduce problem behavior, and foster relationships

Medical Ambassadors Haiti

Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 287-0151 mahfriends.org Medical Ambassadors Haiti is a Haitian nonprofit doing community health education in 40+ villages around Haiti.

NAMI Metro Suburban

814 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 524-2582 namimetsub.org Our mission is to provide education, advocacy and support to those living with mental illness and their loved ones.

New Moms

5317 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 252-3253 newmoms.org New Moms offers services to support moms in the areas of homes, jobs, and family support.

Oak Park - River Forest Community Foundation

1049 Lake St., Ste 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-1560 oprfcf.org Strengthening the community through philanthopic leadership and nonprofit excellence.

Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery

1139 Randolph St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-8211 thedaynursery.org Provide full-time quality, nurturing child care & preschool education by trained & caring staff in a safe environment.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Oak Park Area Arts Council

123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 358-5690 oakparkareaartscouncil.org Supporting art, artists and arts education in the greater Oak Park community

Oak Park Public Library

834 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-8200 oppl.org Providing superior library materials, programs, and services for Oak Park’s diverse community

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society sponsors of the IWS Children’s Clinic

28 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-0528 childrenscliniciws.org A diverse member-driven organization committed to the health and well-being of children through our IWS Children’s Clinic.

Oak Park Township

105 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-8005 oakparktownship.org Providing locally-governed supportive services to our community.

Oak Park Youth Baseball & Softball (OPYBS) 1525 Circle Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 834-8703 opybs.org OPYBS is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization that

runs the youth baseball and softball programs in Oak Park.

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services

411 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-1050 oak-leyden.org Support/programs for children/adults with developmental disabilities - early intervention, adult learning, group homes.

Opportunity Knocks

8020 Madison St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-6159 Ext.220 opportunityknocksnow.org Provides programs and services for young adults with developmental disabilities in the OPRF and Forest Park areas.

Park District of Oak Park

218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2000 pdop.org Visit our website for a full listing of activities, services, classes, parks and facilities.

Pro Musica Youth Chorus P.O. Box 2082 Oak Park, IL 60303 (708) 406-9597 promusicayouthchorus.org Youth chorus offering high quality musical experiences, voice training, and performance opportunities to singers ages 7-18.

River Forest Park District 401 Thatcher Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-6660 rfparks.com For list of services/activi-

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River Forest Township

8020 W. Madison St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-2029 riverforesttownship.org Provider and funder of Human Services and Assessor Services.

Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest

P.O. Box 654 Oak Park, IL 60303 (708) 257-2320 oprfrotary.org Organization of business & professional men and women united worldwide to provide humanitarian service.

Sarah’s Inn

1547 Circle Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 386-3305 sarahsinn.org Improving the lives of those affected by domestic violence and breaking the cycle of violence for future generations.

Seven Generations Ahead

P.O. Box 3125 Oak Park, IL 60303 (708) 660-9909 sevengenerationsahead.org Regional environmental sustainability non-profit.

SisterHouse

25 Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 626-0525 sisterhousechicago.org Temporary home for women seeking recovery from substance abuse. Access to skills,

spirituality, sobriety and support.

Styles 4 Kidz, NFP

235 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 434-5680 styles4kidz.org We build a diverse community of people creating and celebrating hairstyles that boost kids’ self-esteem and cultural pride.

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

178 Forest Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org Offering programs on the arts, culture and entertainment.

Focus is strengthening our community through learning and giving.

Thrive Counseling Center

120 South Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-7500 thrivecc.org Comprehensive community mental health agency offering counseling, psychiatric, family, youth, and 24/7 crisis services.

Village of Oak Park 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6400 oak-park.us Local government.

Village of River Forest 400 Park Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-8500 vrf.us Local government.

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David Bores Vintage Home Restoration

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 244-7755 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/david-bores-vintagehome-restoration-131 All Under Your Roof—Trim, Carpentry, Woodwork, Paint, Doors, Plaster, Tile, Windows, Closets, Kitchen/Bath, Attic, Basement.

Elite Tile Services

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Way Back Inn/Grateful House

104 Oak St. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 345-8422 waybackinn.org Substance abuse treatment facility.

West Cook YMCAs, Inc.

255 South Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-5200 westcookymca.org The Y makes accessible the support & opportunities empowering people & communities to learn, grow & thrive.

West Suburban Special Recreation AssociationWSSRA

2915 Maple St. Franklin Park, IL 60131 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

(847) 455-2100 wssra.net WSSRA offers year-round recreation opportunities for persons of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.

YEMBA INC

281 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 719-6700 yemba-inc.org Educating youth mentally, physically & spiritually with a life-long learning and service experience through group mentorship.

Construction, Contractors & Tradesmen CELTIC Restoration Group 6640 W 99th Pl.

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (312) 636-6873 celticrestorationgroup.com We specialize in cleaning environments following disaster type situations such as flooding, fires, crime scenes, & COVID-19.

Clearview Home Inspections, Inc

930 Home Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 833-2799 ClearviewInspector.com Providing quality home inspection services. Let our knowledge and experience give a ‘’Clearview’’ of your current/future home.

Corna Kitchen/Bath & Tile 2134 N. Harlem Ave.

515 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (815) 739-1720 elitetileservicesinc.com All aspects of custom tile work, repairs, historic tile restoration.

CTI certified tile installer, 20 years experience.

Excel Window Tinting, Inc.

(312) 848-1565 excelwindowtinting.net Commercial, residential and decorative window tinting.

Floor Coverings International-Oak Park

270 Eisenhower Ln N, Unit 5B Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 286-6410 oakpark.floorcoveringsinternational.com Floor Coverings International Oak Park makes it easy to get beautiful new floors, from selection to installation!

George Ranisavljevic, Electrician 1336 South Central Ave.

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Goode Plumbing

4594 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 (773) 930-3451 goodeplumbing.com Let us help you with your plumbing or drain issue, large or small!

JAH LLC Snow Removal

1945 W 22nd Place Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 287-0151 facebook.com/JAH-SnowRemoval-103117951097833/ JAH LLC provides property services including snow removal, property management, and affordable housing preservation.

Phillips Mechanical Heating & Cooling LLC

159 N. Marion St., #253 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 689-9890 phillipsmechanicalllc.com Heating & cooling, ventilation & refrigeration contractors performing service, sales & installs.

Simply Modifications

414 S. Scoville, #25 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 530-5501 General Contractor.

The Oak Park HandyHuman, Inc.

1015 S Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 303-8615 theoakparkhandyhumaninc. com Locally owned handyman and restoration company.

Tim Kelly Construction Co.

38 Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 516-3400 Institutional, commercial and residential building.

Dining, Food, Beverages & Catering Angie’s Pantry, Inc.

809 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5742 angiespantry.com Weekly Meal Service, Scratch Baking, Healthy Eating, Special Event Catering, Corporate Catering for groups up to 100.

Beer Shop

1026 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (847) 946-4164 beershophq.com Beer Shop is a craft beer & wine bottle shop and bar.

We offer beer for pickup and delivery. We are dog-friendly and BYOF!

Betty’s Pizza & Pasta 1103 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 bettyspizzapasta.com Pizza and pasta.

Blackout Baking Co.

210 S Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7405 blackoutbakingco.com Blackout Baking Co. is an e-commerce bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies.

Brewpoint Craft OP 163 S Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302

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(708) 434-5479 brewpointcoffee.com Brewpoint Craft specializes in coffee, cocktails, charcuterie and of course, community!

We are a specialty coffee company.

Butter Cream Flour LLC

1301 Park Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 602-6440 buttercreamflour.com Buttercream cake design with high-quality ingredients and from-scratch cakes.

Carnival Grocery

824 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-1340 facebook.com/ CarnivalGroceryOakPark/ Neighborhood full-service grocery store, with deli, meats, fresh produce, baked goods and robust wine & spirits selection.

Charlie’s Restaurant

7427 Roosevelt Rd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-1969 charliesrestaurantfp.wixsite. com/forestpark Serving the community since 1981. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer, wine, mimosas. Open everyday 6am-8pm.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants

950 E. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-2999 coopershawkwinery.com Cooper’s Hawk is an unparalleled combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room and artisanal retail market.

Cucina Paradiso

814 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-3434 cucinaoakpark.com Cucina Paradiso is mixing drinks, pouring wine and preparing the best stone baked pizzas, pastas and creative entrees.

Currito

1100 Lake St. Oak Park , IL 60301 (708) 613-4273 currito.com Quick service restaurant offering globally inspired recipes featured in burritos, bowls, and salads.

Dollop Coffee Co.

149 Forest Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 dollopcoffee.com/locations/ oak-park-location/ We roast our own coffee, and we have a bake shop where we bake pastries and bread.

Encore By Little Gem

187 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-5491 encorelittlegem.com Exclusive venue for dinner, parties + Jazz.

Firecakes Donuts

104 North Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7052 firecakesdonuts.com Small-batch artisan donuts baked fresh daily. Home of the Original Donut Ice Cream Sandwich.

Harold’s Shrimp & Chicken 1023 Lake St.

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Jerusalem Cafe

1030 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-7734 jerusalemcafe-oakpark.com Award winning Middle Eastern Restaurant established 2004 and Voted best in the west suburbs several years in a row.

Kalamata Kitchen

105 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-3661 kitchenkalamata.com Experience refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of Oak Park.

Kettlestrings Grove

105 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7648 kettlestringsgrove.com Cocktails & Bites.

Kettlestrings Tavern

800 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 613-5044 kettlestringstavern.com Neighborhood tavern serving classic bar fare with a refreshingly contemporary twist.

Khyber Pass

1031 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 445-9032 khyberpassrestaurant.com A culinary passage to India.

Serving the best Indian cuisine since 1995 at this location.

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Kinslahger Brewing Company

6806 W. Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (844) 552-4437 kinslahger.com Lager brewery and tasting room.

Kyuramen

118 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 255-8888 kyuramen.com The founder of Kyuramen studied and absobed the essence of the Japanese ramen, to create the most unique & rich Ramen dish.

La Borra Cafe Oak Park

1100 Lake St., Ste 100B Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7007 laborracafe.com Coffee from regional locations around Mexico, also food and baked goods.

Lathrop House Cafe

26 Lathrop Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 689-8249 scratchfp.com/locations/lathrop-house-cafe-forest-park/ A chic-casual coffee house (in a house) serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch.

Lou Malnati’s

1038 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 358-0800 loumalnatis.com Chicago’s home of the best deep dish pizza for over 40 years.

Madison Park Kitchen 7525 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130

(708) 689-8607 mp-kitchen.com Bake Shop ... Breakfast & Lunch! Let MP Kitchen host your next Special Event!

Maya Del Sol

144 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 358-9800 mayadelsol.com Latin Fusion Restaurant. Party room and catering available.

Seasonal outdoor dining.

McDonald’s

626 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-5189 mcdonald’s.com Fast Food.

One Lake Brewing

1 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5232 onelakebrewing.com Locally-owned brewpub housed in a historical bank.

Locally sourced menu with a community-focus atmosphere.

Papaspiros

728 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 358-1700 papaspiroslive.com Greek restaurant and bar serving the Oak Park community for over 15 years.

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Mora Asian Kitchen Oak Park

201 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 613-4546 moraoakpark.wixsite.com/ menu An eclectic medley of modern Asian cuisine and sushi.

1025 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 573-3668 pokeburritochicago.com Poke Burrito in downtown Oak Park offers you our concept of a combination of Hawaiian, Mexican, and Japanese fusion dishes.

Poor Phil’s

Mulata Kitchen + Coffee

139 S. Marion St Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-0871 poorphils.com A full breakfast menu, pub lunch and dinner. Biggest craft beer selection - over 36 draft and 70 bottles. Seafood specials.

Nando’s Peri-Peri

Popify

136 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3550 mulatakitchen.com A Brazilian Coffee Shop inspired by it’s people and culture. We offer fantastic coffee and amazing authentic food.

1138 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 434-6296 nandosperiperi.com Nando’s specializes in flamegrilled peri peri chicken.

Oak Park, IL (312) 985-6847 popifypops.com We make and sell small batch gourmet ice pops. We offer delivery & full-service catering.

Power Up

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MEMBER LISTINGS Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5166 powerupoakpark.com Shake and Tea Shop; Delicious, Nutritious & Energizing.

Q-BBQ

124 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-3421 q-bbq.com/home Fast-casual Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand-winning restaurant that specializes in authentic BBQ.

Rustico

722 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7855 rusticooakpark.com Elegant Mediterranean fusion in the heart of Oak Park.

Salerno’s Pizza & Pasta

7128 Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-1500 salernospizza.com High end Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.

Schweet Original Homemade Chicago Cheesecake

5248 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 (312) 620-9469 schweetfoods.com We make the Original Homemade Chicago cheesecake. ‘’When the Average Dessert Just Won’t Do.’’

Scratch On Lake

733 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 466-5251 scratchfp.com Your One-Stop Source for Food, Drinks & Fun.

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Spilt Milk

811 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-4403 spiltmilkpastry.com Local bakery specializing in pies + pastries made with local, seasonal ingredients.

Starship Restaurant & Catering

7618 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-3016 starshiprestaurant.com We have 40 years of selling great food throughout all Chicago. Corporate & residential catering. NOW BYOB!

Tacos ‘76

838 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 390-8226

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tacos76.com Family-friendly place that will transport you to the modern-day & vintage taquerias and mercados of Mexico & Little Village.

The Daly Bagel

130 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (202) 255-1503 thedalybagel.com East Coast bagels with a Midwest twist.

The Little Gem Cafe

189 North Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-5491 thelittlegemcafe.com Gourmet American Restaurant.

Elegant, Romantic and Fun.

The Sugar Beet Food Co-op 812 W. Madison St.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7656 sugarbeet.coop The Sugar Beet Food Co-op is your one stop shop for high quality,sustainable foods all year round. Open to all, 7 days/week.

Whirlwind Coffee Company, LLC

513 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-8448 whirlwindcoffee.com An independently owned business, roasting craft coffee in Oak Park IL. It’s our mission to give back all net profits.

Whole Foods Market

7245 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-1045 wholefoods.com/riverforest OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS Full service meat and seafood departments. Breakfast, lunch and dinner selections available for all your catering needs.

Yolk - Oak Park/River Forest

7301 W North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-2047 eatyolk.com Great food, innovative dishes, premium coffee and fantastic service all delivered to you with a smile.

Education & Enrichment Concordia University Chicago

7400 W. Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 209-3122 cuchicago.edu Concordia Univ. Chicago a Lutheran liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Deep Roots Project

323 S. East Ave., 2nd flr Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7197 deep-roots-project.org Edible gardening, toxic-free lawns and healthy lifestyle.

Free workshops, support, quality materials & volunteer activities.

Dominican University

7900 W. Division St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-2490 dom.edu Dominican University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution offering OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Fenwick High School 505 W. Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-0127, Ext. 325 fenwickfriars.com Catholic Coed College Preparatory High School.

Kidcreate Studio Oak Park 200 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 628-3976 kidcreate.com/oak-park Kidcreate Studio is an Art Studio just for kids!

L’Institut français d’Oak Park

11 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (217) 840-6359 frenchinstitute.net L’Institut français d’Oak Park offers all levels of French courses for adults and mature teens.

Lakeview Speech and Language Clinic, PLLC

421C Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 573-7709 lakeviewspeech.com Speech | Language | Voice | Fluency | Literacy | Feeding | Social Skills.

Life Transitions Coaching - Karin M. Grimes, L.C.S.W. 1010 Lake St., #502A Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-5354 lifetransitionscoach.com Life coaching, focusing on work/life balance and life transitions, plus an On-Track-ForCollege Coaching Program.

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3456 Master-SH-Yu.com World-class martial arts instruction for kids, families, teens, adults. Your local source for martial arts excellence.

Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest

1101 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-4007 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest We make math make sense.

Increase your child’s math skills, while building confidence in a positive and fun environment.

MOMENTA Dance Company

605 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2329 momentadances.org Resident Dance Company of the Academy of Movement & Music. Company members include dancers with and without disabilities.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-3000 op97.org K-8 School District.

Oak Park River Forest High School D200 201 N. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-0700 oprfhs.org Public high school serving

Oak Park and River Forest.

OPRF High School Huskie Booster Club

OPRF High School 201 N. Scoville Oak Park, IL 60302 huskieboosterclub.org Nonprofit group supporting and celebrating student academics, athletics, arts and activities at OPRFHS.

OVATION ACADEMY for the Performing Arts

1010 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 222-7564 OvationAcademy.org OVATION provides high quality training in performing arts, encouraging our students’ excellence, professionalism and passion.

River Forest School District 90

7776 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-8282 district90.org River Forest elementary school district.

Rocket Club

1033 South Blvd. Shop 1 Oak Park, IL 60302 (917) 684-0953 rocketclub.com The Entrepreneurship & STEAM Extracurricular Program for children ages 7-14.

School of Rock Oak Park

219 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-298-0002 oakpark.schoolofrock.com Inspiring the world of Rock on stage and in life.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio

349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 988-6205 iloveschoolhouse.com Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio is your neighborhood cooking school for kids and their families. Camps, parties, classes + more!

Sparkle Aesthetics Training Center

1047 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 300-3075 sparkleaesthetics.com/training-for-providers Training for providers.

Stern Glass Works

817 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 608-9085 sternglassworks.com It is our aim to spread the join and knowledge of craft and making through the language of glass making.

Studio of Art

451 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5020 studio-of-art.com Studio of Art is an art gallery and working art studio. Come learn, create and sell! Ages 15 and up.

Terra Incognito Studios

246 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6228 terraincognitostudios.com Ceramic art studio and gallery serving the Oak Park area for over 30 years. We offer classes, camps, private parties & rental.

The Actors Garden

909 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 369-1055 theactorsgarden.com The place where theatre and fun grow hand-in-hand.

Classes and camps for youth.

The Children’s School

200 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 484-8033 thechildrensschool.info The Children’s School offers progressive education with a project-based curriculum for grades K-8.

The Menta Group

44 W. Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 677-2230 Menta.com A dynamic, responsive, multistate education organization built on the principle that all students have a right to school.

Triton College

2000 5th Ave. River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 456-0300 triton.edu Community college, continuing education, Cernan Space Center.

West Suburban Montessori School

1039 S. East Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-2662 wsms.org We are an AMI accredited Montessori school which has served the greater Oak Park Community since 1988. Preschool 3-12 years.

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Wonder Works Children’s Museum

6445 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-4815 wonder-works.org Seven permanent exhibits designed to inspire imagination & curiosity for children up to 8 yrs, with additional special programs.

Financial Services Allstate - Longstein Agencies

1106 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 919-5190 agents.allstate.com/garylongstein-oak-park-il.html Quality protection, trusted advice, peace of mind.

Andy Kaczkowski WestPoint Financial Group

300 S. Wacker Dr., Ste 2000 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 342-4539 westpointfinancialgroup.com/ associates/andy-kaczkowski/ We provide you a balanced approach to achieving financial security, understanding your intentions and addressing your needs.

Back Office Service Solutions LLC

7640 Wilcox St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 860-2677 myawesomeboss.com Experienced CPAs and bookkeepers - Accounting, Tax and Financial Services.

Bentron Financial Group, LLC 6601 North Ave., Ste.# 2 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-3100 bentron.com Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and Investment Advisory Services.

Boatwright Financial, LLC

1033 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (575) 442-2264 boatwrightfinancial.com I specialize in helping my clients create tax free buckets of money and strategies to build, grow & pass on personal wealth.

Byline Bank

1001 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 660-1000 bylinebank.com The bank that works as hard as you do.

Byline Bank - River Forest Branch

7751 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-4700 bylinebank.com Byline Bank - River Forest Branch.

D R Travis Inc

7627 W Lake St., Ste 206 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 205-9554 drtravisinc.com Financial, Administrative, Real Estate Investment, and Facility Support company that provides services to governmental agencies, nonprofit and commercial entities.

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7518 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 488-1800 danbjornsoncpa.com Accounting, auditing, personal and business taxation for small to medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations.

First Eagle Bank

1040 E. Lake St. Hanover Park, IL 60133 (630) 893-3800 febank.com CDFI BANK-Our team focuses on lasting and personal relationships. We make your goals our priority, every single day.

Forest Park Bank

7348 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 222-2800 forestparkbank.com Community bank providing full range of personal and business services.

Gina Moran-Midwest Lending

707 Forest Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 612-7726 midwest-lending.com/ GinaMoran.html Providing clients the highest quality home loans, combined with some of the lowest mortgage rates available.

Jensen & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 303 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 546-6070 ameripriseadvisors.com/ team/jensen-associates OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Ameriprise Financial has a long history of meeting the unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients.

John F. BakerNorthwestern Mutual

1 N. Wacker Dr., Ste 4600 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 443-7373 johnfbaker.com Your go-to resource when discussing your financial planning strategies.

Linden Wealth Management

106 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste 204 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7111 lindenwm.com Linden Wealth Management LLC is a boutique RIA (Fiduciary) helping clients build and manage all aspects of their wealth.

New Capital Management, LLC

611 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7784 newcapitalmanagement.com Manage growth ‘’stock’’ portfolios for individuals and pensions.

Oak Park Bank

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-0480 bankoakpark.com We offer personal and business banking solutions tailored to the Oak Park and River Forest communities.

(708) 386-1433 sassetti.com Boutique CPA firm with an advisory focus that delivers a tax strategy, accounting support, assurance & audit services.

Old Second National Bank

Sonder Private Wealth Management

6400 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 (877) 866-0202 oldsecond.com We are a community-focused, commercial bank that is looking to help business owners and individuals achieve their goals.

PNC Bank

6621 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 358-1482 pnc.com We have been committed to providing our clients with great service and powerful financial expertise.

Prudential Insurance Company - Terry Zachata

1515 N Harlem Ave., Ste 205-9 Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 254-6979 prudential.com/advisor/terryzachata Financial Services, Consulting.

151 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-0405 bankoakpark.com We offer personal and business banking solutions tailored to the Oak Park and River Forest communities.

Pryor Tax Accounting Services

Oak Park Bank - Madison St. Branch

Sassetti, LLC

400 Madison St.

715 W. Lake St., #808 Oak Park, IL 60301 (866) 442-8720 benjaminedwardltd.com Tax and accounting services specializing in small business.

2107 Swift Drive, Ste. 210 Oak Brook, IL 60523

24 Franklin Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 401-0033 sonderwealth.com Inspired by your story.

Designed for your future.

TCF Capital Inc.

243 S. Maple Ave., Unit F Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 556-9448 tcfcapital.net Finance small and large businesses with loans, working capital and leasing.

Zoller, Swanson & Co., CPA’s

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 320 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-3296 zollerswanson.com Personal & business taxation, investment & retirement planning.

Health & Wellness 4th Trimester Baby, Lactation and Parent Support

Near Addison & Harlem Chicago, IL 60634 (773) 234-5502 4thtrimesterbaby.com Lactation Consultations (In Home), Breastfeeding support from an IBCLC.

Acupuncture POINTS 1102 Chicago Ave.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 445-2000 OakParkAcupuncture.com We provide high quality affordable complementary health care treating myriad health concerns.

Allergy, Sinus, and Asthma Professionals

7420 Central Ave., Ste 2020 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 450-5054 asapillinois.com Complete allergy care for the entire family.

Athletico - Oak Park South

517 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 628-8008 athletico.com/locations/oakpark-south/ Outpatient physical and occupational therapy.

Athletico Physical Therapy

1145 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-2086 athletico.com Athletico assists you in your rehabilitation process. We offer expert knowledge & resources to help your body perform.

B-Health

1010 Lake St., Ste 400 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 801-0318 bhealthcares.com A multi-disciplinary approach, with a fusion of chiropractic, applied kinesiology, nutrition, body work and natural products.

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Battistoni | Beam | Polivka Orthodontics

6855 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-5900 Awesomebraces.com Orthodontic practice for adolescents and adults since 1962, providing state-of-theart technology including Sure Smiles.

Behavioral Learning

224 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (866) 727-1194 behavioral-learning.com Aim to create a safe & collaborative environment in order to empower growth and foster individualized behavior change.

Biodynamic Health Systems

1119 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302

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(773) 789-7143 biodynamichealth.com Samantha Lotti provides comprehensive treatments.

Licensed acupuncturist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist and herbalist.

Body by Alamar

7640 Wilcox St., #2 Forest Park, IL 60130 (773) 885-8894 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/body-by-alamar-3993 Bodywork Therapist & Integrative Energy Healer, Lisa Kinolau Alamar has 40+ years experience as a health & wellness expert.

Body Gears Physical Therapy 1049 Lake St., #201 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 607-6040

BodyGears.com Helping patients achieve an optimal physical state in which all your moving parts are in sync.

Braces Boutique

161 N Marion St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (708) 613-5023 OakParkOrtho.com Orthodontics for kids, teens and adults.

Capsule Pharmacy

661 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 589-7620 capsule.com Capsule is partnering with Health Providers, Patients, and the community to offer Free, same day Rx delivery.

Centre Physical Therapy, LLC 207 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

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MEMBER LISTINGS (708) 210-9800 centrephysicaltherapy.com Outpatient physical therapy clinic providing more oneon-one care for a variety of diagnoses.

Consulting Audiology Associates, LLC; The Hearing Place

6905 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 445-7171 savehearing.com The Hearing Place specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings & tinnitus evaluations.

Dr. Pitud, M.D. - The Housecall Allergist

(773) 828-9019 allergyhousecall.com Adult & Pediatric Allergy and Asthma.

Duly Health and Care

1121 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 745-5744 dulyhealthandcare.com We’re committed to going beyond the expected to deliver the extraordinary all in the ongoing pursuit of a healthier you.

Edward-Elmhurst Health 155 E. Brush Hill Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (331) 221-1000 EEHealth.org Edward-Elmhurst Health is a three hospital system with 60 outpatient sites. Opened its Health Center at 932 Lake St. in 2017.

Empower Family Therapy

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste 329 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 340-2336 empowerfamilytherapy.com Providing therapy support to kids, teens, parents and families in an effort to build a healthier community.

Family Medical Care

965 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-0400 myfamilymedicalcare.com Family Medical Care, covering adult’s, pediatric’s and women’s health care. Including weight loss, aesthetics and integrative medicine.

Frazier Orthodontics

400 Lathrop Ave., Ste. 203 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-6595 frazierorthodontics.com We provide exceptional orthodontic treatment for all ages in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

Healthy Greens CBD

139 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 785-4833 facebook.com/healthygreensoakpark Offers quality tinctures, water solubles, topicals, beauty products, edibles/gummys, pet treats and more.

Healthy Tooth Dental Llc

719 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-3200 healthytoothdental.com General and Cosmetic Dentistry.

Hope Psychological Services

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 218

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 317-8873 hopepsychpllc.com Practitioners committed to providing effective and helpful treatment to improve emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Immediate Care Center of Oak Park

1000 Madison Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 660-1800 lorettohospital.org/our-services/immediate-care-center-ofoak-park/ Center for Primary Care & Non-Life Threatening Injuries.

In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation, PLLC

715 William St. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 413-8114 intouchpediatrics.com Membership-based pediatrics and breastfeeding services medical practice providing comprehensive care in your home.

Individual & Family Connection

7357 North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 270-0469 ifccounseling.com IFC is a team of pediatric therapy specialists offering emotional and behavioral support to children and families.

Inductor Of Healing Wellness Center

7435 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 613-5255 inductorofhealing.com A wellness center where we provide therapeutic/clinical

massage. We also provide acupuncture for those in need.

Inner Spring Wellness

7777 W. Lake St., Ste 117 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 445-0012 InnerSpringWellness.com Specializing in Acupuncture, Cupping therapy, Reiki, Flower Essences, and Shamanic healing for adults, teens & children.

Innovative Vascular -IMIIT

1515 N. Harlem Ave., Ste 100 Oak Park, il 60302 (708) 407-9331 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/innovative-vascularimiit-5600 Outpatient Center for the Treatment of Endovascular Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease & Peripheral Venous Disease.

Integrative Wellness Studio

413 Division St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 259-7585 integrativewellnessstudio.net National Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coaching, Diabetes Prevention Program Facilitator.

Kirk Eye Centers, S.C.

7427 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-3334 kirkeye.com Ophthalmology Practice - Eye Exams; Cataract Surgery; Glaucoma; Lasik; Full Optical.

Kneaded Work

408 S. Lombard Ave., #2 Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 383-0475

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MEMBER LISTINGS worldcitizen736.wixsite.com/ hands Living in Oak Park, I travel the area to de-stress business people to the soon-to-be mom! A lot of knowledge to help the body heal.

Lake Street Family Physicians

1010 Lake St., Ste. 301 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 524-8600 LakeStreetFamilyPhysicians. com Family Medicine for the entire family.

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services LLP

6645 North Ave., Upper Level Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-5080 OakParkTherapists.com We provide individual-, family-, couples-therapy and psychological evaluations for children, teens and adults.

Little Teeth Big Smiles Children’s Dentistry

1125 Harlem Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 386-5437 kidsdentistforestpark.com Pediatric dentistry is one of only 9 specialties in dentistry.

Trust your child’s dental needs to a specialist!

Loretto Hospital

645 S. Central Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60644 (773) 626-4300 lorettohospital.org We provide healthcare services including: primary care, vision, dental, radiology, physical therapy & behavioral health.

Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic, PC

1100 Lake St., Ste 260 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (708) 334-8075 progressiveketamine.com Ketamine infusion clinic treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, addiction.

Mindful TMS Neurocare & Psychiatric Services

1100 Lake St, Ste LL60 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 434-4080 mindfultms.com A unique center in the Chicago area for the best neuronavigation-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments.

Mosaic Counseling and Wellness

215 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 213-7862 mosaiccare.com Compassionate individual, family & group therapy in our community with an emphasis on holistic, compassionate care.

Novick Orthodontics

7351 W. North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-2300 novickorthodontics.com Specializing in orthodontics for children, teens & adults.

Nutriquity, LLC

965 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 902-4522 nutriquity.com Improve your health naturally by working with Registered Dietitian Michael Glab MS, RD, LDN.

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NYE Partners

345 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 488-0072 nyepartners.com Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice in River Forest

Oak Park Dental Studio

6630 Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 386-2233 oakparkdentist.com Family and cosmetic dental practice, offering high quality restorative, preventative, cosmetic and emergency care.

Palmgren Acupuncture

115 N Marion St, Ste 8 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 915-3683 palmgrenacu.com Acupuncture & massage clinic helping people reduce pain, lower stress, and lose weight so they can feel good again.

Parks Family Home Care LLC

1002 Bellwood Ave. Bellwood, IL 60104 (708) 955-2157 Parksfamilyhomecare.com As an experienced provider of personal care programs, we provide support to individuals in the comfort of their homes.

Progressive Health Primary Care

1100 Lake St., Ste 125 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-3080 phprimarycare.com Direct Primary Care practice.

Preventive Health and management of chronic conditions at an affordable price.

Riveredge Hospital

8311 W. Roosevelt Rd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-7000 riveredgehospital.com Riveredge Hospital is a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider that serves children, adolescents and adults.

Romano Orthopaedic Center

7411 Lake St, Ste 2110 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 848-4662 romanomd.com Orthopaedic Surgery, Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Bone Health & Physical Therapy.

Royal Health Care

147 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 400-5574 royalhealthcares.com Royal Health Care is a alternative medicine clinic that provides Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy.

Rush Oak Park Hospital

520 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-9300 roph.org An acute care hospital specializing in diabetes management, stroke, orthopedics, wound care, and rehabilitation.

RUSH Physical Therapy

605 W. Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 763-8597 rushpt.com Qualified clinical team provides preventative & rehabilitative services that maximize OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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functionality and promote well-being.

1001 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-1200 whitelotuschiropractic.com Breath, balance, soothe, restore and renew.

Chiropractic, yoga, acupuncture, advanced physical medicine and massage.

Serenity Holistic Health, Inc.

503 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4626 serenityacu.com A sanctuary of healing.

Improve your quality of life with acupuncture and massage.

Seven Point, Powered by MedMen

1132 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 665-3143 MedMen.com Seven Point is a Medical Cannabis Dispensary providing safe access to lab-tested, pesticide-free, medical-grade cannabis.

Signature Smiles Dental Care

1128 Lake St., Ste 1 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-6190 signaturesmilesdental.com Full service dental office.

Town & Country Dental Care

1144 Lake St., Ste 213 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-0330 ahealthysmile.com Dedicated to your entire family’s dental care, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children and adults alike.

Urban Wellness

7227 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (773) 774-4444 urbanwellnesscounseling.com Urban Wellness is a group of OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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Board President, Darien Marion-Burton reconnecting with the fabulous team at Rush Oak Park Hospital! mental health practitioners who focus on helping kids, adults, and relationships thrive.

Walgreen’s (Madison & Oak Park Ave)

811 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-7081 walgreens.com Your go-to for Pharmacy, Health & Wellness and Photo products.

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

610 S. Maple Ave., Ste 2550 Oak Park, IL 60304 (847) 390-7666 weil4feet.com/locations/oakpark/ 5-Star Podiatry Care.

West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Ct. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6200 westsuburbanmc.com

We are a leader in orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology and obstetrics.

West Suburban Medical Center - River Forest Medical Campus

420 William St., Bldg. B River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 488-2300 westsuburbanmc.com/ourlocations/river-forest-medicalcampus From general practice to specialty medical and surgical care, our hospital system provides a wide range of services.

West Suburban Midwife Associates

715 Lake St., Ste 273 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-3800 westsubmidwives.com Certified Nurse Midwife practice attending natural childbirths in the Alternative Birth Room of West Suburban Hospital.

148 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 660-9800 cityhomevacuum.com Vacuum cleaner sales and services.

Elite Home Services Group, Inc.

12172 S. IL State Rte 47, #160 Huntley, IL 60142 (630) 994-0506 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/elite-home-servicesgroup-inc-51 Professional window & gutter cleaning, power washing residential & commercial-serving Oak Park and River Forest.

Free estimate.

Gerger & Greco

1407 S. Harlem Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 484-5296 gergerandgreco.com Design, Build and Landscape Maintenance.

Kelty Lawn Care & Pavers 338 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-4880

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MEMBER LISTINGS keltylawncare.com Lawn care, landscaping, landscaping design and installation. Brick paving and lawn care maintenance.

MaidPro Oak Park

6901 W. North Ave., 1R Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 843-8283 maidpro.com/oakpark Residential/commercial cleaning.

McAdam Landscaping 2001 Des Plaines Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-2299 mcadamlandscape.com Landscape Contractor / Garden Center.

Olson’s Ace Hardware

1137 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-6843 olsonsace.com A locally owned business established in 1948. We offer a wide selection of products and service.

R Titus Designs

805 Lake St. #312 Oak Park, IL 60301 (954) 778-9344 rtitusdesigns.com Full Service Interior Design for residential homes.

Industrial, Janitorial, Energy & Environmental Flood Brothers Disposal Co. 17 W 609 14th St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 261-0400 floodbrothersdisposal.com Committed to providing the

best disposal and recycling service for Illinois homes and commercial businesses.

Seaway Supply Co.

15 N 9th Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 216-0000 seawaysupplies.com Distributor of paper products, cleaning equipment and supplies.

WasteNot Compost

P.O. Box 25903 Chicago, IL 60625 (312) 593-3133 wastenotcompost.com WasteNot is Chicagoland’s zero-emissions compost collection service for homes & businesses.

Insurance AAA Travel & Insurance

2512 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 883-9822 aaa.com/northriverside Roadside assistance; full service travel agency; auto, home and life insurance; car maintenance facility.

Adam Doe State Farm

177 S Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 665-3921 oakparkinsuranceagent.com Helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

Aflac - Jason D. Cox

1033 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 354-6234 aflac.com Small Business Advisor for

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Bill Carlton - Farmers Insurance Group

840 S Oak Park Ave., Ste 215 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 613-5780 agents.farmers.com/il/oakpark/william-carlton Specializing in restaurant, retail, office and contractor insurance. Call for a free, competitive quote.

Caldwell Insurance Group LLC

10526 W. Cermak Rd., Ste. 307F Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 622-9019 caldwellinsgroup.com Provide great products and personalized service.

David Agency Insurance, Inc. 385 N. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 516-9000 thedavidagency.com We offer a complete portfolio of Insurance Services Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits and Financial.

Eleonore Weber - Your Life Security, LLC Insurance Services

805 Lake St., Ste. 128 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 952-1706 YourLifeSecurity.com Licensed Broker & Consultant - Annuities, Disability, Healthcare, Life, Medicare and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Forest Insurance

(708) 383-9000 forestinsured.com When you purchase insurance through Forest Insurance, you’re not just getting a policy, you’re gaining an advocate.

Grachan Agency

949 Garfield St., Ste. 200 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 406-6023 grachanagency.com Independent insurance agent.

Auto, Home & Commercial insurance.

Logan Millizer State Farm

310 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-5324 LoganSF.com Logan Millizer State Farm is building life long relationships, while providing for your insurance and financial service needs.

Overbeck Insurance Services, Inc. | Aflac

1033 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (513) 884-5723 aflac.com Aflac Insurance - Oak Park Regional Operation.

State Farm Insurance Agent Colin Fane

212 S Marion St., Fl G Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3163 colinfane.com Experienced, Licensed staff offering State Farm Auto, Home/Condo/Renters, Business, Life, and Disability Insurance.

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MEMBER LISTINGS State Farm Jeffrey Hines Agency 312 Madison St. Oak Park , IL 60302 (708) 628-5100 hinesinsures.com Insurance & financial services organization specializing in personal risk advising, financial education, & community.

Legal Services Berger, Newmark & Fenchel, P.C.

1753 N. Tripp Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 (312) 782-5050 bnf-law.com Expertise in the areas of corporate matters, mechanics liens, litigation, estate planning and tax, labor & employment, & more.

Coplan & Crane, Ltd.

1111 Westgate St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 358-8080 coplancrane.com Law firm specializing in the representation of families and victims of serious personal injury.

Generation Law, Ltd.

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste 4 Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 782-1766 GenerationLaw.com Our attorneys concentrate in elder care law and estate planning. We can also work with you to address special needs planning.

Law Offices of Kevin Bry 805 Lake St., Ste. 300 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 749-7400 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

kevinbry.com Kevin Bry is an attorney who practices in the areas of civil, criminal and appellate litigation.

Lufrano Law, LLC

818 Harrison St., Ste 210 Oak Park, IL 60304 (800) 627-2179 lufranolaw.com Local law firm that handles real estate matters and securities arbitration.

Pellegrini & Cristiano

6817 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-3610 pellegrini-cristiano.com General practice of law; emphasis on family needs and small business.

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC

225 W. Wacker Drive, #1660 Chicago, IL 60606 (847) 835-8895 rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com Personal injury law firm serving people from across Illinois in all types of serious accident and wrongful death matters.

Ruggiero Law Group, LLC

805 Lake St., #314 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (708) 609-9163 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/ruggiero-law-groupllc-5223 Full service law group with emphasis in both personal and business needs.

Solace Divorce Mediation

1101 Lake St., Ste 131 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 936-4600

solacedivorce.com Family Law Attorney utilizing Mediation and Collaborative Practice to amicably resolve domestic issues.

The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers

134 N. LaSalle St., Ste 1515 Chicago, IL 60602 (872) 204-1904 kryderlaw.com You need a reliable personal injury lawyer to protect your rights when you’ve been hurt.

We are here to help.

Theresa Clancy Law

801 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 819-1580 theresaclancylaw.com The practice focuses on estate planning, guardianship, probate, and real estate.

Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C.

8501 W. Higgins Road, Ste. 420 Chicago, IL 60631 (312) 600-8527 tomlinsonshapiro.com Business and Commercial Legal Services.

Lodging Carleton of Oak Park Hotel

1110 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-5000 carletonhotel.com Boutique hotel with 153 beautifully appointed guest rooms & suites; meeting & banquet rooms for up to 200 people; 2 restaurants.

Personal Care & Consumer Services Amazing Lash Studio

477 N Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 493-8021 amazinglashstudio.com/studios/il/oak-park/oak-park Beauty services/retail - eyelash extensions.

Art Spirit Tattoo

134 N. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 731-8659 artspirittattoo.com Tattoo artist who specializes in realism and illustrated style tattoos, providing custom tattoo service.

Bodied By She Wellness & Spa

1515 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7039 bodiedbyshespa.com Our focus is on health promotion while empowering clients to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Chad Keast Hair

31 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (612) 209-6146 Chadkeast.com Master stylist, green hair color guru, non-toxic sustainable salon enthusiast.

CleanTurn

3501 West Fillmore St. Chicago, IL 60624 (773) 217-0016 Cleanturn.com Commercial cleaning company that creates supportive employment, believing that a person’s past does not dictate their future.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Dream Spa

6144 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 201 Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 647-8333 styleseat.com/m/v/dreamspa Massage Therapist.

Estydolzzz Skincare Wax & Wellness

816 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (872) 240-4365 Skincare Esthetics.

Great Clips

707 W Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-3675 salons.greatclips.com/us/il/ oak-park/707-w-lake-st Great Clips specializes in haircuts for men, women, children and seniors by professional, licensed cosmetologists.

James Anthony Salon

115 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3100 jamesanthonysalon.com You will be welcomed by a team of professionals dedicated to education and exceeding your expectation. Full Hair & Nail Salon.

Jamilla Yipp Photography

19 Harrison St. Oak Park, Illinois 60304 (773) 320-7558 jamillayipp.com Newborn, Family and Headshot Photographer.

Legends Barbershop & Shave Parlor 114 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 252-9263 legendsoakpark.com

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Local bankers dressed to the nines and enjoying the evening at the 2021 Spotlight Soiree, presented by Oak Park Bank.

We are a barbershop who also performs straight razor shaves.

We specialize in shorter style haircuts for adults & children.

Massage Fix

Loads of Fun 2

101 N. Marion St., Ste 302 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 665-6134 yourmassagefix.com Allow Massage Fix to help give your muscles the maintenance they deserve so that they can serve you better.

LOC Excellence LLC

MY SALON Suite of Oak Park

14 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 865-6203 Laundromat.

6132 Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 365-9276 Retail Hair Products.

Mary’s Cleaning

20 Chicago Ave. Oak Park , IL 60302 (708) 383-2770 maryscleaningpros.com We have performed over 250,000 home cleanings in Oak Park and River Forest since 1976.

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114 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 240-8409 mysalonsuite.com/oak-park Fully furnished salon and spa suites for health and beauty professionals.

Oak Park Barber Salon 6149 North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 370-4600 oakparkbarbersalon.com Barber and beauty salon.

Photo Innovation Lab, LLC

1046 S Kenilworth Ave., #1 Oak Park, Illinois 60304 (708) 762-9782 photoinnovationlab.com PIL specializes in museumquality photo printing. We help artists create environmentally conscious fine-art prints.

PuroClean of Oak Park

912 Wenonah Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 665-6800 PuroClean.com/popk-il Disaster restoration company that specializes in all mitigation services.

Skin Serene

1144 Lake St., Ste. 204 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-4574 skinserene.com Skin Care-COMMITTED TO OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS QUALITY. Here at Skin Serene, we use quality products that do more for your pores.

The Oak Ave Barber

150 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7404 oakavebarber.com Inclusive and family-friendly barbershop.

The Polish Palace of Oak Park

30 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-4472 thepolishpalaceofoakpark. com It is our goal to ensure that every client that walks through our doors receives the royal treatment that they deserve.

Pets & Veterinary Carlson Animal Hospital

414 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3606 carlsonanimalhospitals.com A client-centered practice that recognizes that your cat or dog is a cherished companion. We are skilled professionals.

PetVets Animal Hospital

342 W Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708-445-9988 petvets-oakpark.com State of the art small animal hospital providing excellent, compassionate care for your pet with oustanding service for you.

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Real Estate: Commercial, Residential & Property Management @properties

1011 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-0200 atproperties.com #1 Brokerage in Chicago committed to providing brokers and clients with the highest level of service in the industry.

AGG Realty Group

1033 South Blvd., Ste 2 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 998-7399 aggrealty.com Mission-driven Real Estate brokerage and consultancy specializing in full-service Real Estate Investment Services.

Albion Oak Park

1000 Lake St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (708) 713-0984 albionoakpark.com Residential apartments.

Amare Realty Group LLC

1010 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 766-0954 homesnap.com/VanessaValtierra Real Estate Company.

B.A. Feller Company

113 South Marion St., #1 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-4600 bafellercompany.com Quality apartment brokerage and management services.

Baird & Warner, Inc.

1037 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 697-5900 bairdwarner.com/oakparkriverforest Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest is the number one real estate office in the area in both volume and units.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago

101 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-5550 bhhschicago.com Buying or selling, we are your local real estate experts.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices--Laura Best

101 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 480-0066 laurabest.bhhschicago.com Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Beyond Properties Realty Group

109 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-1366 beyondpropertiesrealty.com An independent, full-service realty group, we have built a reputation for exceeding clients’ expectations.

Caporale Realty

7646 W. North Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (708) 366-1919 caporalerealty.com Serving real estate needs since 1983. Residential, commercial investments. Personal service with integrity and results.

Carla Taylor - REALTOR® with Baird & Warner Oak Park River Forest

1037 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 363-5912 cHomeNow.com Carla helps provide peace of mind to clients buying or selling a home. Homes in the key of SOLD!

Coldwell Banker Real Estate

114 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 524-1100 coldwellbankerhomes.com/ il/oak-park/office/oak-park/ oid_14696/ For over a century, home has been our purpose. It defines us and everyone in our network. Our mission will never waver.

Compass Real Estate

1010 Lake St., Ste 200 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (630) 800-7897 Compass.com Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology.

CrossFunction Flexible Workspace

1033 South Blvd.

The Boulevard Arcade Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7188 crossfunction.com CrossFunction at The Boulevard Arcade, a modern, shared workspace set in a storied landmark.

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First Community Management

1732 W Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60622 (708) 704-5545 mattjohnston.daprileproperties.com Boutique real estate company created to foster ideas and inspire collaboration throughout our entire team.

935 W. Chestnut St., Ste 201 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 829-8900 condomanagement.com Providing exceptional homeowner association management services in Chicago and Oak Park since 1998.

David King & Associates, Inc.

100 South Wacker Dr., Ste. 2100 Chicago, IL 60606 (847) 441-0474 workwithfocus.com Offers real estate management, development & construction services, residential & commercial building & general contracting.

1011 Lake St., #313 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 445-0505 dkacre.com Commercial real estate firm specializing in leasing, sales and property management.

Donna Marcuccilli Realtor—Baird & Warner 1037 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 469-1855 bairdwarner.com Residential Real Estate.

Draper and Kramer Mortgage

363 W Erie St, #300 Chicago, IL 60654 (630) 487-9291 dkmortgage.com/ltaylor/ DKMC is Chicago based company that has grown nationally. We’re a referral based, local lender providing residential mortgages.

Eleven33 Apartments

1133 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 887-1133 eleven33apartments.com Oak Park’s newest luxury rentals.

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Helping Hand Inspections, LLC

702 S Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 513-5032 hhichi.com Residential Home Inspection company located in Oak Park. Providing pre-listing inspections and pre-purchase inspections.

Jack Carpenter Realtors

200 South Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-7100 ww.jackcarpenter.com Real Estate/ Appraisals.

Keller Williams Realty Partners

700 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 685-8300 findhousesforsaleinchicago. com Real estate sales, aquisition

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and Investing. Negotiations for short sales & Deeds in lieu of forclosure.

oakparkrealtors.org Trade Association for local Realtors and real estate offices.

Kevin Kirby - Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Oak Park

Oak Park City Apartments

114 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 669-9374 Experienced Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in Oak Park & River Forest.

Keyrenter Chicago Metro Property Management 1010 Lake St., Ste 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 435-2900 keyrenterchicagometro.com Our committed Team of professionals provides rental owners and tenants the best proactive property management solutions.

Kresz and Associates LLC 7627 West Lake St., Ste. 214 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 439-9374 kreszandassociates.com Residential and commercial real estate, purchase, sale, leasing, rentals, property management, relocation, foreclosure.

M&M Property Management, Inc.

649 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7355 mmpropmgt.com We are a full service property management company.

Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS 1049 Lake St., Suite 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-0150

675 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-0707 oakparkcityapts.com Channeling the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park City Apts offers spacious floor plans with resort-class amenities.

Oak Park Place Apartments

479 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3000 oakparkplaceapts.com Welcome Home! Oak Park Place is designed to provide an elegant luxurious atmosphere wtih 17 distinctive floor plans to suit you.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Live in Oak Park 1041 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7150 liveinoakpark.com Free Apartment Referral Service.

Oak Park Residence Corporation

21 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-6061 oakparkrc.com A community-based non-profit housing development corporation that leases over 750 rental apartments in Oak Park.

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35 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7368 oakparkapartments.com Oak Park’s largest provider of apartment rentals.

OP Office Partners, LLC

1010 Lake St., Ste 614 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 251-0025 1010lakestreet.com Offering move-in ready spaces to suit your business needs in historic downtown Oak Park, just minutes from downtown Chicago.

Prairie Title

6821 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7900 prairietitle.com Real Estate Title & Escrow Services.

Property Guidance Inspection

805 Lake St., #274 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 469-3390 propertyguidance.net We provide property inspection and radon testing services in Chicago and nearby suburbs. Full-time inspector since 2012.

ReMax In The Village

189 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 homesinthevillage.com Located in the heart of Oak Park, RE/MAX In the Village are your local realtors and community leaders.

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Scoville Square

137 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3733 scovillesquare.com Office and Retail Leasing located at the south-west corner of Oak Park Ave. and Lake St., in Oak Park.

The Community Builders, Inc. 135 S. LaSalle St., Ste 3350 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 577-5280 tcbinc.org We are a leading nonprofit real estate developer that owns or manages more than 11,000 quality apartments.

The Emerson

1135 Westgate St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708.315.7843 TheEmerson.com Brand new apartment community located in the heart of downtown Oak Park featuring retail, parking and two mixed use buildings.

United Real Estate Chicago

One Mid America Plaza, Ste. 120 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (312) 882-0233 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/kale-realty-2354 A full-service, boutique-style Real Estate brokerage.

Rental Equipment, Moving & Storage AA Rental Center

30 N. Ninth Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-8110

aarentalcenter.net Rental tools, equipment and party goods for work and play.

Affordable Backyard Tents

1101 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (630) 742-2407 affordablebackyardtents.com Party tents, tables, chairs, heaters, bars, linens, dance floors and more; handling all your party needs.

Kolovitz Movers

P.O. Box 1183 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-5567 kolovitzmovers.com Local household and office mover; Member BBB and Illinois Movers and Warehousemans Assn.

New City Moving

2929 N Campbell Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 489-0600 newcitymovers.com/locations/il/oak-park-movers/ We provide local, long distance, packing and storage services. Our movers are highly skilled and trained!

Pack-Men Movers Inc

37 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 358-8284 pack-menmovers.com We specialize in residential and commercial moves.

Senior Services American House Oak Park 703 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (815) 209-6026

americanhouse.com/oak-park A premier senior living community, American House Oak Park, offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Ashland Vine Senior Home Care

401 Williams St., #5885 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 890-8877 ashlandvinecare.com Licensed provider of nonmedical in home care to seniors and those with disabilities wishing to remain in their own homes.

Belmont Village Oak Park

1035 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7200 oakpark.belmontvillage.com We are a leading Assisted Living and Memory Care provider, with an award-winning program for Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care

2833 N. Nordica Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 (773) 622-6144 bethesdaseniorcare.org Bethesda, a not-for-profit community, offers short term rehab, long-term care, respite care and adult day programming.

BrightStar Care® of Chicago and La GrangeCook County

1100 Lake St., Ste 130 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-551-2500 brightstarcare.com/lagrange BrightStar Care of Chicago-La Grange provides quality home

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MEMBER LISTINGS care, caregivers, and medical staffing for infants through seniors.

Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-1111 brookdaleliving.com Senior Living facility located in vibrant downtown Oak Park within two blocks of shops, restaurants, and the theater.

Catholic Charities/ Accolade Adult Day Services

112 S. Humphrey Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 445-1300 catholiccharities.net Adult day services for seniors.

Celebrating Seniors Coalition

410 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 celebratingseniors.net Coalition formed to celebrate and honor older adults in our communities through an annual week-long event.

Oak Park Arms

408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-4040 oakparkarms.com Award Winning Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays for persons over 60.

Right at Home Oak Park/ Chicago 7000 W. North Ave., 1B Chicago, IL 60707 (708) 445-6000 rightathome.net/oak-parkchicago Non-medical in home care

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If you haven’t yet met Pat Koko from the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, you are truely missing out! Here she is at the 2022 Health & Wellness Fair. for seniors & disabled adults.

Custom care plans & dedicated caregivers keep you safe & comfortable.

Senior Citizens Center of Oak Park-River Forest Dole Center 225 Augusta St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2715 sccoprf.com Provides educational, social & cultural activities for people over the age of 50.

Synergy HomeCare

1515 N. Harlem Ave. Ste. 307-2 Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4520 synergyhomecare.com/il-oakpark-60302/ Customize elder care to fit your unique family situation.

Free in-home consultation.

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The Altenheim

7824 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-2206 thealtenheim.com Apartment rentals for independent seniors 55 and older.

The Sheridan At River Forest

800 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 813-9265 seniorlifestyle.com/property/ illinois/the-sheridan-at-riverforest/ Live life to the fullest in historic Rive Forest, a beautiful community where our residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Victory Centre of River Woods 1800 Riverwoods Dr. Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 547-5800

pathwaysl.com Award winning VIVA! Philosophy, a holistic, proactive approach to enhancing lives.Financial Assistance for those who qualify.

Visiting Angels of Elmwood Park

2117 N. 75th Ct. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (708) 395-7992 visitingangels.com Non-medical home care for seniors & disabled adults.

Services include personal care, companionship, meals, lite housekeeping.

Shopping & Retail Alioto’s Gift Shop 1118 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 763-0808 aliotosgiftshop.com

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Anfora Wine Merchants

128 S Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5388 anforawinemerchants.com Italian-centric wine boutique wine shop specializing in indigenous grapes at all price points.

Austin Music Center

6815 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-1961 austinmusiccenter.net Rents, repairs and sells band and orchestra instruments and music accessories.

Avalon Creations

816 S. Oak Park Ave., Unit B1 Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 668-6514 Wig Store.

Bead In Hand

145 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708-848-1761 beadinhand.com A retail bead shop with an extraordinary selection of beads and supplies, offering classes, parties and jewelry repair.

Candycopia

717 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 405-2758 candycopia.com Offers more than 100 gummies & bulk candies, novelty treats, & local/globally produced sweets.

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CarefulPeach Boutique

1024 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3066 carefulpeach.myshopify.com Lifestyle and gift store featuring beautiful products made in Europe, primarily France. We feature wine, food, home decor, jewelry, and bath and body.

Demiurge Clothing Company, Inc. 116 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 447-7214 Apparel.

Dima Jewelry Designs 41 Harrison St., #3 Oak Park, IL 60304 (508) 633-6046 etsy.com/shop/ Dimajewelrydesigns Handmade jewelry.

Divine Consign, Inc.

1800 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 386-3366 divineconsign.com Upscale Furniture Consignment Store - Quality Eco-Chic Home Furnishings Revisited.

Edible Arrangements

107 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 391-1566 edible.com Our fresh fruit arrangements and gourmet chocolate Dipped Fruit are the ultimate way to celebrate.

EINNIM LLC

1020 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-5230 einnim.com

Einnim is a home and body lifestyle brand specializing in natural soy candles, body and hair care and much more!

Garland Flowers

(708) 505-5546 manoucheshop.com A globally-inspired clothing shop for modern, free-spirited women.

137 South Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2777 garlandflowers.net Garland Flowers offers beautiful, fresh flower arrangements.

Same day delivery for last minute gifts.

Oak Park Jewelers, Inc.

Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe

Olive & Well

7900 W. Madison St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-9500 goodearthgreenhouse.com Garden center where you’ll find the plants, gardening supplies, containers, & décor that will help your landscape.

Instant Garden

54 Madion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 704-1086 Pop up garden.

JAYNE

122 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-5858 jayneboutique.com An ageless adventure of shoes, clothing, jewelry, accessories and home goods.

LA Flower Boutique 6120 W Roosevelt Rd Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 740-5576 laflowerboutique.com Flowers, plants & gifts.

Manouche

146 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301

101 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-9695 oakparkjewelers.com Tag Heur - Tissot - Victorinox - Pandora - Gabriel & Co. Sylvie.

133 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4230 oliveandwell.com Specialty food store, featuring gourmet olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and related products.

Personalization House

127 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-4100 gopersonalize.com Personalization House is your local source for personalized apparel and hard goods.

Play it Again Sports Forest Park

7443 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 657-4230 playitagainsports.com/locations/forest-park-il THE neighborhood sporting goods store providing great value & exceptional customer service in a clean and fun environment.

Rare Bird Preserves, Inc 211 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 714-6190

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MEMBER LISTINGS rarebirdpreserves.com Creates seasonal gourmet jams, curds, syrups and baked goods. Also carries unique housewares and gifts.

Studio Nez

803 Van Buren St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 512-4373 studionez.com Art gallery.

Ten Thousand Villages

121 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4572 tenthousandvillages.com/ oakpark Shop for fair trade personal accessories, home décor, gift & food items handcrafted from artisans in developing countries.

Tonya’s Designer Handbags & Accessories 912 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (872) 600-0526 Designer Handbags & Accessories.

VVP North Cigar Oasis Oak Park 6557 W North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-3141 cigaroasisop.com Cigar Shop and Lounge.

Westgate Flowers and Plant Shop

841 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 386-0072 westgateflowers.com We carry an extensive selection of flowers, plants, dried arrangements, balloons, gourmet gift baskets. Wedding specialists.

Sports, Fitness, Recreation & Travel CycleBar OPRF

7513 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 552-6324 oprf.cyclebar.com We are a boutique indoor cycling experience, offering 45 min group fitness classes.

Fitness Formula Clubs

1114 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-1114 ffc.com FFC owns and operates upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports, fitness, and spa centers in the Chicago area.

Gone Again Travel & Tours

5940 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 417-8808 goneagaintravel.com Heritage Travel Consultant. I consult, plan and book heritage experiences for Group travelers worldwide.

Hit It Fitness

7730 W North Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (708) 506-1614 hit-itfitness.com Effective and innovative group exercise classes, personal and small group training + Kids lounge.

Irene Bean Wellness 715 Lake St., Ste. 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 414-6071 irenebean.com Balanced Body® Comprehensive Pilates

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Instructor, CMT, Certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.

National Charter Bus Chicago

3550 W Peterson Ave., Ste 104 Chicago, IL 60659 (312) 392-0239 nationalbuscharter.com/chicago-charter-bus Your #1 choice for charter bus rentals in Chicago.

Oak Park Society of Model Engineers (OPSME)

Dole Center 255 Augusta St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 302-4231 opsme.org The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers (OPSME) is an HO gauge model railroad club.

Oak Park Training and Performance 7007 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (847) 275-9131 Personal Training Studio.

Orangetheory Fitness Oak Park

7121 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 793-9219 orangetheory.com/en-us/locations/illinois/oak-park/7121w-north-avenue/ Inspirational coaches, mindblowing science, and cuttingedge technology, it will be unlike any workout you’ve ever had.

Stride

1004 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 634-0992

runwithstride.com/location/ oak-park STRIDE is a premium treadmill studio that caters to clients of all ages and fitness levels.

Tan Travel

3624 Scoville Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 386-6363 tantrvl.com Full service travel agency serving Oak Park Community for over 25 years. With over 30 years of combined travel experience.

Tennis & Fitness Centre of OP-RF

301 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-2175 tenandfit.com Fitness Center, Indoor Tennis Courts with Group & Private Classes, Pickleball, Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning.

Total Charter Bus Chicago

10 S. LaSalle St., Ste 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 766-2242 totalcharterbus.com/chicagocharter-bus We provide group transportation services to traveling groups of all sizes.

Whole Athletics

1140 Erie St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 776-1015 wholeathletics.com Our studio offers classical Pilates conditioning for student athletes, training them how to harness their changing bodies.

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1006 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 328-3780 yogasix.com/location/oakpark Offers six different class types designed to accommodate students of all levels in a way that is empowering & encouraging.

Technology 720 Worldwide Inc.

1010 Lake St., Ste. 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (248) 980-3696 IT Consulting Firm.

Adobe

345 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 (502) 530-0418 adobe.com/acrobat/online/ merge-pdf.html We connect content & data & introduce new technologies that democratize creativity.

Bannor & Bannor Photography, Video & Web Design

1024 N Taylor Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 267-9978 bannorbannor.com Web Design & WordPress We help you bring your message to the world!

Burke Telecom Services

169 N Grove Ave., 6BC Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-8580 burketelecom.com Provides customized answering services, operators, voicemail virtual office, phone numbers and systems.

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CMIT Solutions of Oak Park, Hinsdale and Oak Brook

944 N. East Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 919-5132 cmitsolutions.com/oakpark We manage IT systems for businesses that depend on reliable technology to thrive.

KCS Computer Technology, Inc.

9524 Franklin Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 288-9820 kcstech.com IT consulting and management, network integration. Computer sales and service. Custom made servers. Repairs all devices.

Netzant Technology LLC

1523 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 251-9498 netzant.com We provide custom website creation and database solutions, back-office data integration services & software evaluations.

Tandem HR./Aspire Partners LLC

7061 W. North Ave., #341 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 404-4370 tandemhr.com/ An information technology company specializing in the design, installation, & support of network infrastructure since 1998.

White Tuque

Oak Park, IL (773) 706-0410 whitetuque.com White Tuque is a cybersecurity advisory firm that focuses on

helping organizations defend against cyber threats.

Transportation & Auto

Wholesalers & Manufacturing De Caro Imports

Chicago Charter Bus Company

8913 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 (312) 667-0906 chicagobuschartercompany. com One of the leading group transportation companies in IL. We cater to groups of all sizes for any occasion & destination.

First Student School Bus Company 1207 Greenwood Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 345-5505 firststudentinc.com School Bus / Charter Transportation.

845 Erie St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 315-8389 Import and distribution of European/Italian/Sicilian food and wine.

Freedman Seating Company

4545 W. Augusta Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 524-2440 freedmanseating.com FSC designs, engineers and manufactures seats for public transportation, including bus, rail, delivery trucks, etc.

Sahagian & Associates, Inc.

Our Planet Automotive Services, Inc 7222 Madison St., Rear Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 383-0053 ourplanetauto.com Environmentally conscious auto repair business.

The Autobarn Volvo of Oak Park

1140 Garfield St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 865-6898 volvooakpark.com Authorized Volvo sales & service center; we sell new & certified pre-owned Volvos & other pre-owned makes. Volvo of OP Family.

202 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-5552 sahagianinc.com Sahagian is a USA candy and snack manufacturer.

The Sachem Company

1001 Lake St., Ste. 220 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4303 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/the-sachem-company-2345 The Sachem Company serves as an agent to assist food manufacturers in bringing their products to grocery store shelves.

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Advertiser & Chamber Member Index Red indicates Chamber Member . @properties residential . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Dominican Performing Arts . . . . . . . . 11

Mickey’s Gyros & Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

AA Rental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Downtown Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

New Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

RUSH Oak Park Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover

Altenheim, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Nineteenth Century Club . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Schauer’s Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

American House Senior Living . . . . . . . 7

Duly Health and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Oak Park Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Scoville Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Angie’s Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Empower Family Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Oak Park Area Arts Council . . . . . . . . 10

Senator Don Harmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Ascension School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Excel Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oak Park Community Mental Health Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Solace Divorce Mediation . . . . . . . . . . 82

Eyeglass Store, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Spotless Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Belmont Village Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . 91

Frazier Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Oak Park Handy Human, The . . . . . . . 22

St . Luke School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Beyond Properties Realty . . . . . . . . . . 50

Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . 53

Oak Park Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Stern Glass Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Brookdale Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

George’s Restaurant and Pancake House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Oak Park Regional Housing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

Steve Scheuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Goode Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Oak Park Residence Corporation

Byline Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CAA The Hearing Place . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Symphony of OPRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Graphic Conservation Company . . . . . . 3

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Growing Community Media NFP . . . . . 92

Tennis and Fitness Centre, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Ten Thousand Villages . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

CMIT Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hepzibah Children’s Assn . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Oak Park Society of Model Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Collaboration for Early Childhood, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Housing Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Oak Park Township . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 67

Jamilla Yipp Photography . . . . . . . . . . 65

Oaks, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Coldwell Banker Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

OPALGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Concordia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Courageous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Kagan & Gaines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OPRF Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 62, 86

CrossFunction Workspace . . . . . . . . . . 65

Kids Too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Our Planet Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Village of River Forest . . . . . . . . . 38-39

Day Nursery of Oak Park and River Forest, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Kolovitz Movers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PFLAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Way Back Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Kribi Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Right at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

West Suburban Montessori School . . . 31

Democratic Party of Oak Park . . . . . . 40

Lake Street Family Physicians . . . . . . 45

Riveredge Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Westwork Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

District 90 River Forest . . . . . . . . . 26-28

League of Women Voters . . . . . . . . . . 43

River Forest Community Center . . . . . 30

Wintrust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

District 97 Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

M&M Property Management . . . . . . . . 12

Celebrating Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Chabad of Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Triton College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 UPS Store (Lake Street) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 UPS Store (North Avenue) . . . . . . . . . 19 Victory Restaurant Group . . . . . . . . . . 77 Village of Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

WSSRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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