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CONTENTS MAPS ................................................ 5 ARTS ................................................. 9 BUSINESS ....................................... 14 EDUCATION ................................... 21 GOVERNMENT................................ 37 HOMES ........................................... 54 LIBRARIES ....................................... 51 MUSEUMS ....................................... 67 OAK PARK EATS ............................. 68 ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE .................. 73 PARKS ............................................. 76 SHRUBTOWN .................................. 84 SENIORS ......................................... 87 CHAMBER MEMBERS ..................... 91 TODD A. BANNOR

Children riding the Fun Slide at What's Blooming on Harrison on May 20, 2023.

Publisher Dan Haley

Editor Lacey Sikora

Contributing Photographers Todd A. Bannor, Sara Janz, Marc Stopeck

Contributing reporter Fiona Roach

Display Advertising Sales Lourdes Nicholls, Marc Stopeck, Kamil Brady

Editorial Design Manager Javier Govea

Digital Manager Stacy Coleman

Design/Production Manager Andrew Mead

Designer Susan McKelvey

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Development Manager Mary Ellen Nelligan

Circulation Manager Jill Wagner

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"Leo the Lion," sculpture by Joseph Gagnepain Photo by MARC STOPECK

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

of light for residents of all ages. s the Oak Park and River Forest area continues The Oak Park Public Library its recovery from the welcomed a new Executive Covid years, there is a renewed Director in Joslyn Bowling enthusiasm and sense of growth Dixon, while River Forest added in our communities. With this a new Adult & Teen Services year’s Answer Book, we hope to Librarian in Brian Wolowitz. give you a snapshot of what is The villages’ elementary happening in your backyard. schools are looking a Lacey Sikora Our communities continue bit different this year as to be a place where the arts thrive. This well. District 97 welcomed a new summer’s Sculpture Walk in downtown superintendent in Dr. Ushma Shah, and Oak Park gives everyone an excuse to River Forest’s District 90 is making the get out and explore. Public Art on new move to all-day kindergarten this fall. developments in the village brightens We take a look at the growing interest up the walls and adds appeal to the in zero-waste events and delve into walkways in front of new residences. gardening practices that replace lawns Our housing market statistics show with native plants and wildflowers. that Oak Park, River Forest and the Our village governments held elections surrounding suburbs continue to be this spring, and Growing Community sought-after destinations for home Media’s election coverage brought buyers. Historic preservation remains a the public up-to-date information on draw for visitors as well as a hot topic the candidates and local races. River among preservationists and developers.

Forest named Matt Walsh its Village Local libraries continue to be a beacon Administrator this spring.

The Park District of Oak Park opened the doors of the Community Recreation Center this May. With workout spaces, an indoor walking track, sports courts, afterschool activities and childcare options, the new CRC makes good on its promise to be “A Place to Belong.”

On the not-for-profit front, the Animal Care League is in the midst of a makeover that is sure to get tails wagging. We couldn’t resist featuring a few of the animals who have found their forever homes in Oak Park and River Forest this year.

A big thanks goes out to the OPRFChamber of Commerce for partnering with us on the Answer Book, and an even bigger thanks goes out to our readers who read and support our local news coverage.

Please keep supporting the local shops, restaurants, services, and newspaper that make Oak Park and River Forest the vibrant villages that we call home.

— Lacey Sikora

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Five-Concert Subscriptions $160 at the door/$140 ahead of time.

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ARTS Wall art (above) at the Albion, created and installed by Hana Kulovic and Soltys Art. Mural by Shawn Bullen at 1133 South Boulevard.

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Giraffe sculpture by Joseph Gagnepain at The 801 building.

Public Art as Part of Planned Development

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ince at least 2009, as part of its Planned Development Process, the Village of Oak Park has required that new planned developments include an element of public art. Whether the medium is sculpture, mosaic, mural, kinetic art, photography, audio/visual or textiles, the art is encouraged to celebrate the spirit and history of the Village.

Pictured are recent works of public art on newly-constructed, multi-family buildings at The 801, 1133 South Boulevard, Albion, Maple Place, District House and America House.

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A large stainless steel sculpture by artist Chris Wubbena being installed in front of American House.

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The interactive sculpture, titled “Shelter,” by artist Zach Balousek located at the District House.

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“Dancing With Butterflies,” by Shencheng Xu

“Leo the Lion” by Joseph Gagnepain

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“Point,” by Bill McGrath

“Reach,” by Margot McMahon

“Swing Time,” by Shencheng Xu

“Kaleidoscope,” by Tia Etu

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

local businesses. This he Chamber investment keeps holds a special our Villages strong place in my and resilient. And heart. It is where remember - many I was introduced small business to community owners are your philanthropy, where friends, your I made my first business deal, and Darien Marion- neighbours and your family. Supporting where I launched Burton local supports my own business. them, and you. So The sense of do it today, and every day, community is real. It is with and keep our Villages vibrant. pride that I chair the Board of the Chamber, where we take our vision seriously Darien Marion-Burton that “all who live and work President, OPRF Chamber of in our community have the Commerce opportunity to thrive.” I have seen it in action, heard how it has supported businesses and lived it myself. I invite you to join me in supporting our

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Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman and Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce President Darien Marion Burton during a groundbreaking ceremony at L’Arche Chicago’s property on South East Avenue on May 31.

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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.

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Face painting at What's Blooming on Harrison on May 20, 2023.

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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 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.

ORGANIZATIONS Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Liz Holt, Executive Director

141 S. Oak Park Ave. #3 Oak Park (708) 613-0550

oprfchamber.org

A membership-based business organization representing more than 500 retailers, businesses, professionals and community organizations. The Chamber is a leadership and educational organization fostering and promoting business interests.

Oak Park Economic Development Corp.

area banks and businesses, the OPEDC is a community economic redevelopment agency, functioning as a catalyst between developers, property and business owners, and village staff.

Development Customer Service Department Village of Oak Park

Tammie Grossman, Director 123 Madison St. Oak Park

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5 Ways to Go Green & Support Local in Oak Park

manda Sabatino, owner of Trends Consignment boutique has been in the resale business in Oak Park for over 12 years.

“Resale is the most ecofriendly and community focused thing you can do to make a small but mighty difference.”

When you shop resale & consign your pieces you’re doing your part for climate change, giving back to your community, and saving money.

1 - Recycle & Reuse Your Wardrobe: Have items hanging in your closet that you haven’t worn? Give them new life by consigning them at Trends Consignment Boutique - where we sell

your items for you in our Brick & Mortar store, as well as on our multiple online selling platforms.

2 - Support Your Community: The best way to give back to your community is by attending local events hosted by your favorite small businesses. Be sure to follow your favorite local businesses on social media to stay up to date with what’s happening around town. At Trends, we love hosting events!

We have themed events every month like Mamas & Muffins, Puppy Day, & our big Semi-annual Warehouse Sale.

3 - Take a Walk Around Town: Oak Park is made

up of so many fabulous shopping districts and many are within walking distance from each other. Take a walk around town and visit the Arts District, the Frank Lloyd Wright District, and our favorite… The Hemingway District. You never know what you’ll discover along the way.

4 - Shop Resale: When shopping resale you are putting your money right back Into the community.

At Trends, 50% of every item sold goes directly to the consignors. Our consignors are made up of Oak Park residents and surrounding areas.

You can shop with us in store, online, and through our APP (Shop

Trends) - where you can get daily updates on our New Arrivals. Many of our items are brand new with tags!

5 - Donate Your Unwanted Pieces: There are several non for profits in Oak Park that are in need of the exact pieces you’re looking to get off your hands. Utilize local Facebook groups and ask your neighbors what they’re in need of before dropping them off at a big box donation place where they will most likely end up in a landfill. Trends donates our unsold inventory to HOPE foundation, a women’s NFP based out of Maywood.

You can shop Trends Consignment Boutique by visiting our store at 810 North Blvd or shop online at TrendsOakPark.com We update our inventory daily! The best way to get notified is by downloading our APP - Shop Trends.

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Downtown Oak Park is more than the boundaries on a map or a geographic location. DTOP is a self-supporting nonprofit business organization funded by members located in Special Service Area (SSA) #1, not by residents' tax dollars. Our members are local property and business owners within a geographic boundary who create a diverse and vibrant district in the heart of Oak Park.

We promote and support this great local place to shop, dine, work, play & live. We welcome you to experience all that DTOP has to offer.

SHOPPING AT&T Wireless • Beer Shop • Bloch Oak Park • The Book Table • CarefulPeach Boutique • Cignot • Crafters & Weavers • EcoKarat Jewelry • Einnim • Fitzgerald’s Fine Stationery • FixThat4U • Fleet Feet • The Gold Hatpin • JAYNE Boutique • MedMen • Old Navy Clothing Co. • Paper Source • Personalization House • Pumpkin Moon • Scratch ‘n Sniff • Sephora • Sugarcup Trading • 16 Suitcases • Target • Ten Thousand Villages • T-Mobile • Trader Joes • Wheel & Sprocket • Wild Fork DINING Boss Burrito • Chipotle • Cold Stone Creamery • Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant • Cozy Corner Breakfast Boutique • Crepas Culichi • Currito • Firecakes • Edible Arrangements • Encore! By Little Gem • Harold’s Shrimp and Chicken • Hecho En Oak Park • Jerusalem Cafe • Katy’s Dumplings • Khyber Pass • Kribi Coffee Air Roastery • KYURAMEN • Lea French Cafe • The Little Gem Cafe • Local’84 Cafe at FFC • Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria • Munch • Nando’s PERi-PERi • Poke Burrito • Potbelly Sandwich Shop • Q-BBQ • Smoothie King • Sugar Fixe Patisserie • Sushi House • Sweetgreen • Tacos El Tio #4 • TGI Fridays • Tre Sorelle • Wells Street Popcorn • Wise Cup SERVICES AT&T • A Brilliant Smile • Amazing Lash Studio • Anna Threading & Spa • Beauty Method • Beyond Properties • Brookdale Oak Park • Byline Bank • Center Stage Salon • Coplan & Crane LLC Attorneys • Chase Bank • Crystal Tailors and Cleaners • Dr. Mary Kelly, Family Medicine • European Wax Center • Family Medical Care • Fitness Formula Club • For Eyes • James Anthony Salon • Michael Salerno DDS • My Salon Suites • Nineteenth Century Club • Oak Park Barbers • Oak Park Prosthodontics • Orangetheory • Patrizio Batelli Salon • Pink Nail Studio • Polished Nails and Day Spa • Rosin Eyecare • Signature Smiles • Sports Clips • Stride • Sugaring NYC Oak Park • T-Mobile • Westgate Barbers • Westgate Implant and Oral Surgery Center • Westgate Orthopedics, Ltd. • YogaSix ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Comedy Plex • Lake Theatre • Oak Park Festival Theatre

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District 90 Kindergarten teachers

Tammy Brenneman, Amy Driscoll, Barb Garvey, Kathryn Stasys, and Lori Suzuki are leading District 90’s kindergarten transformation form half-day to full-day, starting in the fall of 2023.

Q: How long have you been teaching kindergarten?

A: Together, these teachers have about 97 years of experience teaching students in kindergarten through second grade, with 47 total years as kindergarten teachers.

When discussing their longevity as kindergarten teachers, each expressed admiration for the delight the youngest learners often bring to the classroom. “I love watching kindergarten students become independent learners; it’s simply magical,” said Tammy Brenneman.

Q: What have been some of your favorite aspects as a kindergarten/first-grade teacher?

A: All of the teachers excitedly shared their love of seeing students change as the school year progressed. Kindergarten is a dynamic year of learning and growth: academically, socially, and emotionally. Each agreed that students make such significant progress from the beginning of the school year to the end.

“Kindergartners go from not knowing letters to reading books, from not knowing numbers to adding and subtracting,” explained Barb Garvey. “The amount of growth

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(left to right) Barb Garvey, Amy Driscoll, and Tammy Brennenman these students make in a single school year is simply amazing.”

The five teachers share a common goal regarding their students.

“We strive to instill a love of learning in each student. It’s such a joy to see their delight as they learn new things,” shared Kathryn Stasys.

Q: District 90 is moving to full-day kindergarten in the fall.

What will this transition look like forstudents?

A: While still in the planning stages, the teachers have already begun working on the transition from half-day to full-day kindergarten. The teachers expect that the beginning of the upcoming school year will focus on helping students acclimate to a full-day program, build their stamina for learning, and adhere to classroom and school routines.

“There will be more time for everything that happens in school – more time for cooperative learning and developing friendships and lunch and recess. Students will be able to navigate a full school day,” said Amy Driscoll.

“There will be more time to devote to both academic and socialemotional learning development.” added Lori Suzuki.

Q: What aspects of full-day kindergarten are you most excited about as teachers?

A: The teachers are most excited about having additional time to meet the needs of the whole child –academic, social, and emotional through developmentally appropriate practices.

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Q&A “We can’t wait to get started,” said Lori Suzuki. “I’m excited to see how the children will progress in a full-day program.”

Another benefit of the fullday kindergarten program is the ability to slow the pace of the day for students.

“Everything is on speed dial in the half-day program,” said Amy Driscoll, “with the longer kindergarten day, we’re better able to support all areas of a child’s development.”

Developmentally appropriate practices also include spending time learning through play. “I’m excited about the added time for play and learning through play. It’s true that play is the work of children,” added Barb Garvey.

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Q: Can you share something you love about working in the Oak Park/ River Forest area?

A: It’s the relationships with students, families, residents, and colleagues that is undeniably special about working in this community. The teachers agreed that they love working and connecting with families who are so invested in their children’s education and support the efforts of our schools. “Our PTOs and families are so supportive,” explained Lori Suzuki. While Amy Driscoll added, “It’s also reassuring that our fellow teachers remain in District 90. The longevity of our colleagues enables us to bring consistency and shared energy to our schools and practice.”

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The Oak Park Area Arts Council “Always there for the Arts!”

Let’s keep growing and supporting all of the arts in our uncommon community!

Support and Donate at OakParkAreaArtsCouncil.org • Coordinates all public art for the Village of Oak Park • Runs the Off the Wall summer arts employment program

• Offers scholarship for high school seniors Because we believe art4 is intrinsic programs to the quality Because weofbelieve art is intrinsic to the quality life in our communities, •Area Showcases area artists’ artwork in 3 gallery spaces around town of life in our communities, the Oak Park Arts Council celebrates, supports and promotes artists the Oak Park•Area Arts Council celebrates, Highlights arts events, auditions, calls for artists, employment and arts organizations upports and promotes artists and arts in organizations in opportunities inForest our bi-weekly Oak Park, River and Forest Park. newsletter e-ART Oak Park, River Forest Forest and Park.

By raising for the arts, and advocating y raising fundsfunds for•the arts, and advocating Annually awards grants to for overpolicies 30 arts organizations for the policies that promote arts,economic, at promote arts, we enhance thethe social, we enhance the social, economic, • Fosters, supports, promotes the arts, arts organizations, and cultural foundations of our communities. and cultural foundations of our communities. arts businesses in Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest

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District 97 Superintendent

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Q: How long have you been the Superintendent for Oak Park’s District 97?

A: I have served as superintendent since June 1, 2022.

Q: Can you describe what your role is at the school district?

A: The District 97 Board of Education hires the superintendent to implement the community’s vision for its children. I work with all of our staff to recommend and enact systems, plans and high-quality practices that deliver on this vision.

Q: Have there been any surprises that you can share from your time in this role?

A: I’m surprised by the level of eagerness there is to transform systems and serve

ALL students. Change is difficult, and I can see that Oak Park is courageous in its vision to serve students. I am excited to serve the community at this important time.

To be honest, I’m also surprised by how many emails I get every day. I prefer to talk with people and will be looking for more ways for that to be the preferred mode of communication.

Q: What have been some of your favorite aspects of the job and why?

A: The fact that we have the opportunity to listen to students and to allow their voices to shape how we lead is amazing. Students have historically been receivers in schools. The current state of the world requires that students learn how to be designers of the future.

As we engage in the Portrait of a Graduate process, our District 97 staff has the collective expertise to figure out how to facilitate that learning for EVERY student. Working collaboratively with staff members and community partners to activate that inherent power it is motivating.

Q: Can you share something you love about working in the Oak Park/River Forest area?

A: I love that we are a village of big thinkers and that we expect people to feel welcomed and included in our community. We’ve got work to do to get to that vision -- and most folks I’ve met here explicitly express a desire to achieve it. I love that we are eager to walk our talk around our values of fundamental human respect across a diversity of identities.

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EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS Collaboration for Early Childhood Mary Reynolds, Executive Director 123 Madison St., Room 209 Oak Park (708) 613-6122 collab4kids.org With more than 40 agencies participating, the Collaboration works to overcome the fragmentation and scarcity of services for early childhood development to better meet the needs of the youngest children and their families.

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Grades: K-5 Named for: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Harvard professor, physician, poet and author

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River Forest Village Administrator Q: How long have you been with the Village of River Forest?

A: Prior to becoming Village Administrator, I served as Assistant to the Village Administrator then Assistant Village Administrator. The titles may be different but I worked closely with my predecessor Brian Murphy and all Department Heads in each role. I joined River Forest in April 2022.

Q: Can you describe what your role is as the Village Administrator?

A: As Village Administrator, I am responsible for overseeing all dayto-day operations of the Village.

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duties including responding to resident questions and concerns, advising the Village Board and monitoring village expenses. I am also responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with our intergovernmental partners both within the Village and beyond.

Q: Have there been any surprises that you can share from your time with the village?

A: Luckily, surprises have been kept to a minimum in my tenure so far. I would like to keep it that way!

Q: What have been some of your favorite aspects of the job and why?

A: I am fortunate to have an extremely dedicated and experienced group of department heads and elected officials. I enjoy learning from each of them on village history and best practices.

Q: Can you share something you love about working in the Oak Park/River Forest area?

A: I spent most of my life living in neighboring Forest Park, and it is a joy to walk the same streets that I once would ride bikes through. I enjoy making the short walk over to grab a slice at Frank’s Deli then sitting on a bench in Keystone Park on a nice day for lunch.

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The Oak Park Village Board meets at Village Hall.

Hotlines Village of Oak Park Village Hall: (708) 358-5700 Police non-emergency: (708) 386-3800 Fire non-emergency: (708) 358-5600 Parking, general: (708) 358-7275 Overnight parking pass: (708) 716-0716 (8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.)

Village of River Forest Village Hall: (708) 366-8500 Police non-emergency: (708) 366-7125 Fire non-emergency: (708) 366-7629 Overnight parking pass: (708) 366-7125

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.

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River Forest prohibits parking from 2 to 6 a.m. unless granted a waiver by the village. Residents may call after 5 p.m. to receive permission from a dispatcher to park a vehicle on the street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Overnight parking allowances are not granted more than three times in any 30-day period.

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River Forest Government Village Hall Police Department Fire Department 400 Park Ave., River Forest Village Hall: (708) 366-8500 Police non-emergency: (708) 366-7125 Fire non-emergency: (708) 366-7629 vrf.us Hours: Mon. 8 a.m. -7 p.m., Tues.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Village Board The board meets at 7 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Mon. each month in the Community Room of Village Hall.

President Catherine Adduci Trustees ■ Erika Bachner ■ Kathleen “Katie” Brennan ■ Lisa Gillis ■ Ken Johnson ■ Robert O’Connell ■ Respicio F. Vazquez Village Clerk Jonathan Keller

River Forest Administration Interim Administrator:

Matt Walsh Finance Director: Rosemary McAdams Fire Marshal: Kevin Wiley Police Chief: Jim O’Shea Public Works: Jeff Loster

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Citizens are encouraged to volunteer to serve on a board or commission.

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Oak Park Township provides government assistance through social services that help improve the wellbeing of residents at all ages and stages of life. We offer supportive services for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities, along with programs that address the unique challenges of mental health, substance abuse, unemployment and more. In addition, we serve as the community property tax advocate in helping residents understand their property assessments and how they may realize tax savings through appeals or exemptions.

Supervisor: Clarmarie Keenan Manager: Gavin Morgan Assessor: Ali ElSaffar Clerk: DaToya Burtin-Cox Director of Youth Services: Megan Traficano Director of Senior Services: Pamela Mahn Community Mental Health Board Executive Director: Cheryl Potts Trustees ■ Eric Davis ■ Ade Onayemi ■ Tim Thomas ■ Margaret Trybus

River Forest Township 8020 W. Madison St. River Forest (708) 366-2029 riverforesttownship.org The township provides financial support for programs and services offered by local organizations and serves as a service referral center. Services include youth and senior services and programs, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, financial assistance programs for unemployed and disabled residents, meals for the homebound, voter registration and more.

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rom block parties to Beer Fests, more and more events in Oak Park and River Forest have taken on the goal of Zero Waste, aiming to redirect trash from landfills and encourage sustainable practices.

Gary Cuneen, Founder and Executive Director of Seven Generations Ahead (SGA), has worked to help events such

as River Forest’s LemonAid and the Oak Park Microbrew Review reduce their waste. According to Cuneen, planning and communication are key to reaching Zero Waste.

“The easiest way to do Zero Waste events is to just build it into the structure of the event from the beginning,” Cuneen said. “If event producers start with that in mind, then it’s going to be a lot easier to achieve Zero Waste.”

Cuneen said SGA sets up recycling

and composting bins at their Zero Waste events with volunteers present to help people sort their trash. It also provides instructions to participating restaurants to ensure they understand what is required of them to ensure Zero Waste.

If a restaurant or company is noncompliant or not “engendering the spirit” of waste reduction, they will not be invited back the next year, according to Cuneen.

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Particularly with events that serve food and drink, the Zero Waste model offers environmental benefits by reducing the amount of methane released into the air through food decomposition in landfills.

“The big goal is to keep food scraps and other organic materials out of landfills so that that methane is not produced and then that will impact climate change,” Cuneen said. “It’s not one size fits all, but I think structurally, there just has to be clear communication and guidelines upfront.”

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gatherings like block parties can also commit to Zero Waste through green block party kits, available in both Oak Park and River Forest.

Erica Helms, environmental services manager in The Village of Oak Park, said these kits are “very popular.”

The kits often include kidfriendly programming, designed to teach children about sustainability and the environment.

“It’s all about the future.

We want to make sure that the youth is knowledgeable and understands how their behavior impacts their community,” Helms said.

“The more educated your neighbors are, the more likely that knowledge will spread.”

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his data represents sales of single-family homes and condo/townhomes in Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, and Elmwood Park from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 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 current market is moving.

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 35 days, as we see for Oak Park single-family homes, is an unusually low number that may indicate homes going under contract within days or hours of being listed.

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 for Oak Park single-family homes, that means sellers are getting exactly what they are asking.

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

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Detached Single Family Least Expensive sale: 928 S. Austin, $119,000 (May ‘22) Most Expensive sale: 638 N. Kenilworth, $2,150,000 (May ‘22) Attached Least Expensive: 1103 Holly Ct. $65,000 (studio) (Sept. ‘22) Most Expensive: 147 N. Euclid (3 BR) $710,000 (July ‘22)

Attached Homes stats: • Number of Sales: 376 • Average market time: 56 days • Median sales price: $193,250 • Average sales price: $241,427 • Total volume of sales: $90,776,557 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 98% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: +6%

Detached/Single Family Home stats: • Number of Sales: 468 • Average market time: 35 days • Median sales price: $546,000 • Average sales price: $586,771 • Total volume of sales: $274,608,868 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 100% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: +7.1 %

Most Expensive/Least Expensive sales

Detached Single Family: Least Expensive sale: 311 Forest, $278,000 (Aug. ‘22) Most Expensive sale: 1255 William $2,325,000 (April ‘22) Attached: Least Expensive: 7200 Oak St., $69,210 (1 BR) (Nov. ‘22 - short sale) Most Expensive: 633 Franklin, $790,000 (4 BR)

Attached Homes stats: • Number of Sales: 83 • Average market time: 60 days • Median sales price: $210,000 • Average sales price: $228,868 • Total volume of sales: $18,996.079 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 98% • Median Price Decrease over same period previous year: - 0.9%

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Detached/Single Family Home stats: • Number of sales: 96 • Average market time: 52 days • Median sales price: $848,750 • Average sales price: $890,219 • Total volume of sales: $85,461,011 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 98% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: +12.4 %

Most Expensive/Least Expensive sales

Elmwood Park

Detached Single Family Least Expensive sale – 9232 N. 75th Ave., $162,000 (June ‘22 - short sale) Most Expensive sale – 1807 N. 79th Ave., $775,000 (June ‘22) Attached Least Expensive –7234 W. North Ave., $66,000, (1 BR) (Jan. ‘23 - foreclosure Most Expensive – 2805 B, 74th Ave., $485,500 (3 BR) (Aug. ‘22) Attached Homes stats: • Number of Sales: 128 • Average market time: 64 days • Median sales price: $149,950 • Average sales price: $169,078 • Total volume of sales: $21,641,999 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 98% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: +1.5%

Detached/Single Family Home stats: • Number of sales: 200 • Average market time: 62 days • Median sales price: $340,950 • Average sales price: $362,559 • Total volume of sales: $72,511,829 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 99% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: +12.7 %

Most Expensive/Least Expensive sales

Detached Single Family: Least Expensive sale: 1246 Elmwood, $85,000 (Dec. ‘22 - short sale) Most Expensive sale: 1227 Kenilworth, $729,000 (Oct. ‘22) Attached: Least Expensive: 1227 N. Harlem, $74,000 (1 BR) (July ‘22) Most Expensive: 6426 N. 26th St., $214,900 (2 BR) (Sept. ‘22)

Attached Homes stats: • Number of sales: 40 • Average market time: 56 days • Median sales price: $107,750 • Average sales price: $123,160 • Total volume of sales: $4,926,401 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 99% • Median Price Decrease over same period previous year: - 13.8%

Detached/Single Family Home stats: • Number of sales: 367 • Average market time: 53 days • Median sales price: $290,000 • Average sales price: $303,463 • Total volume of sales: $111,370,876 • Sale Price/Listing Price: 98% • Median Price Increase over same period previous year: 0%

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ike much of the country, Oak Park’s interest in historic preservation took off in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. In 1969, the village commissioned the Hasbrouck Sprague plan, which identified 264 historically significant homes in the village. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple became Oak Park’s first National Historic Landmark in 1971, and in 1974, the Home and Studio Foundation, the precursor to today’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, was founded with a mission of restoring the iconic building on Forest and Chicago Avenues.

Since that time, the village has designated three historic districts, and the FLW Trust, Pleasant Home Foundation and Oak Park and River Forest Historical Society have educated generations on historic preservation. Formed in the wake of the demolition of E.E. RobertsLACEY SIKORA designed Hill Motor Building, Preservation Oak Park is carrying the torch with a Facebook group and in-person meetings on preservation issues in the village.

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Q: Can you describe what your role is at the library?

A: Under the direction of the Oak Park Public Library Board of Trustees, as the Executive Director, I work to maintain the Oak Park Public Library in ways that anticipate and fulfill the needs of the Oak Park community.

I am responsible for every phase of library strategy, including administration and management of operations, programs, collections and services, library staff, multifaceted strategic plan implementation, technology, public relations, outreach and marketing, buildings and grounds, equipment, and budget.

Q: Have there been any surprises that you can share from your time in this role?

A: Not really. I think it has been a bonus for me and the Library that I worked at OPPL early in my library career, so I knew the library’s culture and the Oak Park community vibe very well coming into this new opportunity to serve as Executive Director.

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A: Getting to work with colleagues I knew from working here before and how we all have grown and developed into the librarians we are today. I also really love developing relationships with the new teams and how they have made the library what it is today- a Five Star Library 15 years running. Last, but not least, one of the best aspects is connecting with the community, whether it’s asking questions, like at my recent series of Listening Sessions, or participating in OPRF Chamber of Commerce events or just

stopping to talk to patrons while walking through the Library.

Q: Can you share something you love about working in the Oak Park/ River Forest area?

A: It’s just so beautifully cool here in OP/RF-from the architecture, to the restaurants, to the vocal advocacy for the good of the community, to the style, to the people- it’s a SCENE! OPRF will always be one of those places in my heart that takes my breath away.

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GETTING TO KNOW

Q&A Brian Wolowitz

River Forest Public Library Adult & Teen Services

Q: How long have you been the Adult and Teen Services Librarian at the River Forest Public Library?

A: I have been an Adult & Teen Services Librarian at the River Forest Public Library since January 2022.

Q; Tell me about your role at the library.

A: There are three main pillars to my role. First, I plan and oversee all the adult programs and events for the library. This includes history lectures, concerts, yoga classes, film screenings, trivia competitions, crafting workshops, theatrical performances, and a variety of other programming aimed at adults and seniors. Second, I manage the adult fiction collection and a few other collections. And third, I provide direct service to patrons at the Adult & Teen Services Desk on the second floor of the library.­ Q; Have there been any surprises that you can share from your time in this role?

A: I have sometimes been surprised by which programs are the most popular with patrons. We had a huge turnout for a talk by an attorney about wills and estate planning, and I had no idea so many people would show up. It can also be surprising which books are in high demand. Often these books are popularized on TikTok or other social media, and those of us who don’t use TikTok sometimes haven’t even heard of these books until patrons start requesting them.

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Q: What have been some of your favorite aspects of the job and why?

A: My favorite thing about the job is knowing that I am doing my part to help keep the wonderful institution of public libraries alive. Libraries are more valuable now than ever, so I can really feel proud of the work we do here. I also enjoy working with a great group of colleagues who foster a very positive and supportive work environment.

Q: Can you share something you love about working in the River Forest/Oak Park area?

A: I grew up in Oak Park and my parents are still there, so it’s been fun to return to my old stomping grounds and be able to easily see family. The area has changed a lot since I grew up and there is so much new stuff around, so it’s cool to try out some of these new establishments that have sprung up in my absence.

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Animal Care League expands pet resource campus with renovations Fiona Roach | Contributing Reporter

From left to right: Kira Robson, Executive Director; Lynne Williams Board Vice President; Diane Menza, Board President; Chatka Ruggiero, Board Advisor

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he Animal Care League is in the midst of construction on a new building to add to their pet resource campus, as well as a capital campaign to fund the project. ACL Executive Director Kira Robson said the new facilities will allow them to serve three to four times as many pets, as well as offer a better environment for staff.

“Our existing space — we did a lot of great work out of it for many years — but it just was outdated,” Robson said.

“We're kind of bursting at the seams with animals, and it just was absolutely in need of a renovation, and we want to help

more animals.”

Founded in 1973, the ACL provides a “safe haven” to animals from nine communities surrounding Oak Park, offering veterinary services and acting as a resource to pet owners. The expansion, which is expected to be finished in 2024, will increase the facilities to 19,000 square feet in total.

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a vital role in the ACL, both in the completion of the expansion and in any future endeavors.

“We want to offer more services to pet parents in the community. We can't do any of that without getting this facility finished.” Robson said.

“Community support is going to be key in so many ways.”

The ACL will be hosting an open house in the fall of 2023, which will include

tours of the first completed phase of construction and discussion about the next and final stage, as well as their capital campaign.

Community members interested in getting involved with the ACL can reach out to Robson at executivedirector@ animalcareleague.org.

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PARKS & RECREATION OAK PARK Park District of Oak Park Jan Arnold, Executive Director John L. Hedges Administrative Center 218 Madison St. Oak Park (708) 725-2000 Pdop.org Park Board Commissioners Serve four-year terms ■ Kassie Porreca, President ■ Jake Worley-Hood, VicePresident ■ Chris Wollmuth, Secretary ■ David Wick, Treasurer ■ Sandy Lentz, Commissioner Park board meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Hedges Administrative Building.

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

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For more information or to join any of these committees visit pdop.org

Andersen Center and Park 824 N. Hayes Ave. Oak Park (708) 725-2000 Field house, playground, splash pad, multipurpose field, walking path, chess tables and rental facilities.

Named for: Hans Christian Andersen, author of fairy tales

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he opening of the Oak Park Park District’s Community Recreation Center on Madison Street this spring was the culmination of more than three years of planning and a collaboration between the Good Heart, Work Smart Foundation and the Park District, with input from community stakeholders. Park District Executive Director Jan Arnold calls the Park District Board “the little engine that could,” as she praises their foresight and vision in bringing access to healthy activities to the entire community.

The CRC offers a year-round indoor walking track to residents at no cost; a safe place for youth of all ages to go after school; teen programming on weekends and evenings; sport courts; community meeting rooms and affordable fitness opportunities

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and group classes. Arnold says individual memberships will cost $25 a month with parents able to access 90 minutes of childcare per visit for a $15 monthly fee.

In addition, the net-zero building will create all of the building energy itself. For Arnold the ribbon cutting in May was just the start of something to celebrate.

She notes “We called our campaign ‘A Place to Belong,’ and the lessons of the pandemic showed us how important it is to access healthy activities and to able to socialize and engage with the community. We are thrilled to get this space open.”

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N (708) 725-2000 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) 725-2000 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.

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Oak Park (708) 383-6400 Playground, baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, tennis courts and a looped pathway ideal for strolling or jogging. Named for: Euclid Avenue

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

court basketball, sand volleyball courts, outdoor ice rink, field house with multipurpose room. Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet

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1150 N. Marion St., Oak Park Baseball/softball fields, multipurpose field, playground, tennis courts, outdoor ice rink and trail gardens. Named for: Gustav Lindberg, first superintendent of parks in 1913

1105 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park Playground, baseball and soccer field, tennis courts, walking paths, open meadows with plenty of room to fly kites, and a 12,000-square-foot dog park in the northwest corner of the park, which requires a permit purchased in advance.

935 Woodbine Ave. Oak Park (708) 725-2000 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) 725-2000 Multipurpose field, baseball field, playground and tot

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Longfellow Center and Park 610 S. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park (708) 725-2000 Baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, playground, splash pad, lighted tennis courts, full-

Mills Park and Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-2654 Features green space, floral displays, and

PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N Pleasant Home, a 30-room architectural landmark historic house/museum.

Facilities are available for rent at Pleasant Home.

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 725-2400 Named to the National Register of Historic Places and designated an Oak Park landmark, the conservatory features three unique exhibit houses, presents seasonal floral displays, flower shows, an annual plant sale, horticultural classes, youth summer camps, seasonal open houses and school tours.

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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 301 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 all-

purpose field, three tennis courts, two sand volleyball 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.

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex Pool, Park and Ice Arena 415 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 725-2000 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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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N Scoville Park 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) 725-2000 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

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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.

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

Named for: Wenonah Avenue

RIVER FOREST Forest Preserve District of Cook County Headquarters 536 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest (800) 870-3666 fpdcc.com Houses the district headquarters and includes the Cummings Memorial which is a stage with a band shell that faces toward Lake Street. 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.

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hroughout the past decade, native gardens have been popping up in yards across Oak Park and River Forest, replacing the traditional green grass lawn in front yards and parkways. According to Adrian Fisher, West Cook Wild Ones co-chair of programs and advocacy, this trend can help increase biodiversity and decrease carbon levels.

“It’s a new way of gardening that takes nature into account, and not just what we think looks pretty,” Fisher said. “And that’s really very important.”

Native gardens, which consist of plants that grow naturally in a particular area, provide habitats for pollinators and can even help prevent flooding. Due to the root system of many native plants, they can filter water and sequester carbon from the air.

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Fisher said that the West Cook Wild Ones sales have increased over the past few years, so much so that it now has two pickup locations for customers to get their plants.

“People are really getting the message that pesticides are no good in your yard,” Fisher said.

“They’re really getting the message that the old fashioned American lawn is basically a biological desert that can only be maintained to perfection with many inputs of chemicals. People are looking for a more natural way to garden.”

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ENHANCING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL OF OAK PARK CMHB invests in a continuum of mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability treatment that is responsive to our unique and evolving community needs. We provided over $1.4M last year to help local organizations and schools offer prevention, early intervention, treatment, and quality-oflife services to Oak Park residents. In Oak Park, our grants resulted in: • 4,400 residents accessing mental health services • 10,000 units of mental health treatment • 200 educational presentations on mental health • 1,000 students trained in suicide prevention • 730 nights of residential substance use treatment • 100 substance use support groups

• 130 residents accessing intellectual or developmental disability services • 15,400 units of intellectual or developmental disability services • Provided school-based prevention programs for: - Teen dating violence and bullying - Youth substance use - Early interventions

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RESIDENTS SERVICES Provides help with a variety of resident services, including free notary services, voter registration, free medical equipment lending, and transportation assistance for seniors and people with disabilities including RTA passes, taxicab coupons, and parking placards.

ASSESSOR SERVICES The Township Assessor and staff offer expertise in Cook County property assessments and related taxes, as well as helping residents file an appeal at no cost. In addition, staff can assist residents with exemptions and standard tax filing questions.

SENIOR SERVICES Helps support seniors with programs and tools to be as healthy, active, and independent in the home and throughout the community as possible, including transportation services, home-based assessments, financial assistance, home repair services, abuse preventions, socialization & more.

YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Offers a network of resources, services, and programs that enhance the social and emotional development of youth and their families through outreach and engagement programs, mental health and wellness, youth counseling, financial aid, socialization & more.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE A locally administered program that provides financial assistance to eligible Oak Park residents in accordance with the Department of Human Services. Also assists with Energy Assistance and Emergency Assistance program applications.

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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.

Lifelong Learning Center

Senior Citizens Center 255 Augusta Blvd., Oak Park 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.

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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Growing Community Media

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.

Hutchinson.

822 Linden Ave., Ste 200 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 455-9191 ThisIsHutchinson.com We are a design firm dedicated to helping

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It’s A Sign

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

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Linette Gary Photography LLC

805 Lake St., Unit 338 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 545-5420 linettegary.com Linette Gary is a Portrait and Brand Photographer helping you elevate your brand and preserve your legacy.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Odd Commodity

Oak Park, IL 60302 oddcommodity.com/ A creative agency specializing in video production, photography, illustration, and design.

Palmer+Bohan Design 1177 S Elmwood Ave Oak Park, Illinois 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.

Wyn-Win Communications, Inc, 1040 North Blvd., Ste 250 Oak Park, Illinois 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., Stes 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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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 cheneymansion.com

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Historic Mansion owned by the Park District of Oak Park. Situated on 2.2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Comedy Plex

1128 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 665-7539 comedyplex.com Presents live stand-up, improv, & sketch comedy shows. In addition, its training center ‘’Improv University’’

Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park 339 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 445-3071 hemingwaybirthplace.com The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park

operates the Hemingway Birthplace Museum.

Escape Factor

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

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

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Lake Theatre - Classic Cinemas

1022 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301-1056 708-848-9088 classiccinemas.com Designed by world-renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style. Call for movie times.

Madison St. Theater

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

Michael Teolis Singers

2518 W. Coyle Chicago, IL 60645 (224) 421-6846 mtsingers.org A vocal ensemble that entertains audiences with its special brand of unique and enterprising programs.

Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield 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

220 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 300-9396 oakparkfestival.com OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Oak Park Festival Theatre is the Midwest?s oldest professional (Actors Equity Association) classical outdoor theater.

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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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820 Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 758-4500 Oku is a Premiere community focused Social Club. Designed to enlighten, engage and educate mind & body

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.

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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.

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Castle View Technologies LLC

711 South Blvd. Ste. 11 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 761-2300 castleviewtech.com/ Design and implement access control and life safety systems

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

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1010 Lake St., Ste 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.

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Martin Branding Group Inc.

840 S. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 216 Oak Park, IL 60304 (269) 286-3938 martinbrandinggroup.org Provides clients with design, manufacturing, installation,

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

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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.

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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.

Prescott Group LLC

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Sarah’s Virtual Office Team LLC

7627 Lake St. Ste 208 River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 599-5407 sarahsvirtualofficeteam.com Administrative office support business

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.

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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.

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137 N. Oak Park Ave 215 #5348 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 515-3449 upgradesalesconsulting.com We’re a Chicago metro-based consultancy dedicated to the success of its diverse startups and small businesses.

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1010 Lake St. Ste 200, Office 248 Oak Park, IL 60301 (309) 270-5672 birthtofiveil.com Elevating the voices of families and providers to improve early childhood programs in Illinois.

Animal Care League

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.

Arbor West Neighbors

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

Community Services, Government & Nonprofit

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

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.

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

Beyond Hunger

848 Lake St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (708) 613-4200 gobeyondhunger.org Provides families each year with hunger relief across 13 zip codes including Oak Park & the local area.

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Calvary Memorial Church of Oak Park

Collaboration for Early Childhood

Community Support Services

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

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park 324 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-4983 firstumcoakpark.org Open and affirming

congregation of diverse ages and backgrounds who would like to welcome you to the neighborhood!

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

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

Hephzibah Children’s Association

946 North Blvd.

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Housing Forward

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

Junior Achievement of Chicago

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

Medical Ambassadors Haiti 1945 W 22nd Place 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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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, Illinois 60301 (708) 848-1560 oprfcf.org Strengthening the community through philanthropic leadership and nonprofit excellence.

Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery

1139 Randolph St. Oak Park, IL 60302-3422 (708) 383-8211 thedaynursery.org Provide full-time quality, nurturing child care & preschool education by trained & caring staff in a safe environment.

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

oak-leyden.org Support/programs for children/adults with developmental disabilities -early intervention, adult learning, group homes

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 Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+)

Oak Park Township

Opportunity Knocks

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

Oak Park Women’s Guild PO BOX 51 Oak Park, IL 60303 (713) 824-9702 oakparkwomensguild.org Serving the community, cultivating friendships, enriching lives

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

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PO Box 1460 Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 531-7345 opalga.org OPALGA+ nonprofit LGBTQIA+ organization

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

PING! Providing Instruments for the Next Generation

(708) 524-3001 x2995 pingoprf.org/ Brings true equity to instrumental music in D90, D97, and D200.

PLCCA Inc.

411 W. Madison St. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 450-3500 plcca.org

Not-for-profit community service organization that offers free grant funded services to families, adults and children.

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/activities, see River Forest Parks & Recreation Centers in this Guide.

River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-5205 riverforestlibrary.org Your place for leaning, connection, and inspiration.

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.

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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.

Way Back Inn/Grateful House

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Making connections at the Health & Wellness Fair; Catherine Adduci- River Forest Village President, Vicki Scaman-Oak Park Village President, Kimberly A. Lightford-IL State Senator.

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

Styles 4 Kidz, NFP 235 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

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West Cook YMCAs, Inc.

(708) 434-5680 styles4kidz.org/ We build a diverse community of people creating and celebrating hairstyles that boost kids’ self-esteem and cultural pride.

(708) 386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org Offering programs on the arts, culture and entertainment.

Focus is strengthening our community through learning and giving

Suburban Unity Alliance

Thrive Counseling Center

805 Lake St. #173 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 584-7276 suburbanunity.org Social Equity Focused nonprofit with a goal of bridging communities through local mutual aid initiatives.

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301

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 Broadview 2350 S. 25th Ave. Broadview, IL 60155

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

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 Association-WSSRA

2915 Maple St. Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 455-2100 wssra.net WSSRA offers year round recreation opportunities for persons of all ages with a wide range of disabilities

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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 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

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 Decorating & Remodeling

146 Gale, River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 332-5264 elitebymark.com We offer expert services to update and upgrade your home. We are a remodeling & painting company.

Excel Window Tinting, Inc.

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

House Of Heat

336 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 218-9356 houseofheat.com/ AC & Heating Services

Huber Homes

7629 Washington Blvd River Forest , IL 60305 (708) 622-8041 Residential Builder and Remodeler; Real Estate Broker with Compass Realty.

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.

Single-Family, Multi-Family Residential, And Commercial Inspections

Sahm Home Services, LLC

436 N Elmwood Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 232-8881 sahmhomeservices.com As a licensed home inspector I can assist you to make an informed decision, so you KNOW, TRUST & LOVE your NEW HOME.

The Oak Park Handy Human, 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 60302-4367 (708) 516-3400 Institutional, commercial and residential building.

A residential and commercial solar installer that has completed many residential projects in the Oak Park area.

Yonan Carpet One

7040 W North Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 (773) 295-5106 yonancarpetone.com Residential & Commercial Flooring to include Carpet & Stair Runners, Rugs Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Laminate

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.

Baskethouse LLC

349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 654-7730 basket.house/ Catering

Phillips Mechanical Heating & Cooling LLC

West Suburban Garage Doors

Beer Shop

Premium Home Inspections

Windfree Solar

Betty’s Pizza & Pasta

159 N. Marion St., #253 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 689-9890 phillipsmechanicalllc.com Heating & Cooling Ventilation Refrigeration Contractors Performing Service Sales & Installs

1117 Clinton Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-2186 premiumhome.us

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136 N. Marion St., Ste. 202 Oak Park , IL 60301 (708) 948-7474 westsuburbangaragedoors.com When you want the finest service or product in the garage door business, trust your home with West Suburban Garage Doors 5022 W. Foster Chicago, IL 60630 (630) 886-8905 windfree.us

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! 1103 South Blvd.

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

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

Breakfast in Bed Catering

349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (331) 200-0316 Catering

Brewpoint Coffee OP

163 S Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5479 brewpointcoffee.com Brewpoint Craft specializes in coffee, cocktails, charcuterie and of course, community!

We are a specialty coffee company.

Broken Tart

1108 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (630) 209-9504 brokentart.com Cakes. Bakes. Coffee. Lunch.

Brown Sugar Caramels LLC

7823 Greenfield St. River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 286-4920 BrownSugarCaramels.com Handcrafted artisan caramels made to order in small batches. They are creamy, decadent & come in classic & creative flavors

Carnival Grocery

824 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60304 (708) 848-1340 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

facebook.com/ CarnivalGroceryOakPark/ Neighborhood full-service grocery store, with deli, meats, fresh produce, baked goods and robust wine & spirits selection

Charlie’s Restaurant Forest Park

7427 Roosevelt Rd. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-1969 charliesrestaurantfp.wixsite. com/forestpark Breakfast - Lunch - Brunch cocktails - est.1981

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park

726 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (847) 921-4003 chicagowaffles.com/chicagowaffles-oak-park/ The right place for every meal of the day. Enjoy your favorite food in a pleasant atmosphere and with warm hospitality.

City Orchards Cooperative

616 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 917-2740 Catering

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

Crepas Culichi 1101 Lake St.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 665-3490 crepas-culichi.com/

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.

Fiore Pizzeria & Bakery Forest Park

7407 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-3063 fiorebakes.com Fiore Pizzeria & Bakery brings you woodfired pizzas, fresh pastas and decadent pastries.

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 FirecakesDonut. com

Fritzi’s Delicatessen 113 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-4760 fritzisdeli.com/

A home for the food of my heritage & a celebration of family and joy. We look forward to sharing that with you.

Good Omen Gyoza 349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (845) 399-1444 Catering

Great Sip Cafe

818 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 521-3596 greatsipcafe.com/ Cozy cafe serving the surrounding communities and providing a gathering space for all.

Ice Ice Baby

7361 West North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 689-8464 ice-ice-baby-icecream.com/ Ice cream and cafe

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.

JJ Fish & Chicken Oak Park, Inc. 6321 North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-1137 jjfishoakpark.com/ Restaurant serving Fish & Chicken and more

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

Kinslahger Brewing Company

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

Kribi Coffee Company

1033 South Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-0436 kribicoffee.com/ Kribi Coffee Company is a coffee shop and offers ready to consume espresso/coffee based beverages, pastries and various food

Kribi Coffee CompanyForest Park 7324 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 689-8896

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Ribbon Cuttings with the Chamber are a great way to announce the opening of your business.

You can see how much fun we had at the Kribi Coffee Ribbon Cutting! kribicoffee.com/ Kribi Coffee Company is a coffee shop and offers ready to consume espresso/coffee based beverages, pastries and various food

Kyuramen

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

Lou Malnati’s

1038 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 358-0800

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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

Mulata Kitchen + Coffee 136 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 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.

One Lake Brewing 1 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5232

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MEMBER LISTINGS onelakebrewing.com Locally-owned brewpub housed in a historical bank 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.

Poke Burrito Oak Park

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

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.

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

Retta’s Kitchen LLC 349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

(630) 347-8329 Catering

Ruby’s Ice Cream Truck 6328 W. Eddy St. Chicago, IL 60634 (847) 902-5516 Ice cream truck

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

Scratch On Lake

733 Lake St. Oak Park , Il 60301 (708) 434-5643 scratchfp.com Your One-Stop Source for Food, Drinks & Fun

Scream

6311 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, IL 60629 (708) 308-5282 Food truck

Smoothie King

1016 Lake St., First Floor Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 972-1016 locations.smoothieking.com/ ll/US/IL/Oak-Park/1016-LakeSt Our Mission-Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Somethings Cooking LTD. 349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 298-5002 GOSCC.COM Full Service Catering

The Sugar Beet Food Co-op

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.

Sweet d’Lush

349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 642-0519

Tacos ‘76

838 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 390-8226 tacos76.com/ Family-friendly place that will transport you to the modernday & vintage taquerias and mercados of Mexico & Little Village

The 22 Coffee Buggy

1000 Linden Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 968-9533 Great Italian Coffee on the go or at your favorite soccer field.

The Daly Bagel

130 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5263 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

812 West 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.

The Urban Dining League

349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 296-1329 theurbandiningleague.com/ Pop-up mobile vending business

Wakenbakery, Inc.

1010 Lake St. Oak Park , IL 60301 (708) 552-1461 Wakenbakery.net Coffee shop and bakery with merchandise and packaged cosmetics and goods.

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

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

Wild Fork Foods

435 N Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (833) 300-9453 wildforkfoods.com/ We bring you the biggest selection of highest quality meats at the most affordable prices.

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.

Zazi Natural Foods LLC

345 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 383-5260 zazinaturalfoods.com We create infused ghee and coconut oil using authentic spices, to support a healthy lifestyle.

Education & Enrichment Bilin Academy Inc

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Ste 1212 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 536-3177 bilin.academy Bilin Academy is an online live class hub providing international, multilingual learning experiences for children.

By Discovery

44 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 802-4142 bydiscovery.org/ Offer elementary school children opportunities for exploration and growth through creative projectbased learning in art.

Catholic Coed College Preparatory High School

HEPH Foundation

Compass College Advisory

805 Lake St., Ste 223 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 405-9905 hephfoundation.org The Heph Foundation is a STEM education NPO. We gamify learning with proven, innovative, immersive STEM curricula and tools

Concordia University Chicago

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.

1010 Lake St., 231 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 273-5182 compasscollegeadvisory.com/ Education consulting firm. We partner with families to help then find the school of their dreams without overpaying.

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.

Dominican University

7900 W. Division St. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-2490 dom.edu Dominican University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Fenwick High School 505 W. Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-0127 fenwickfriars.com

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L’Institut français d’Oak Park

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-TrackFor-College Coaching Program.

Little Leaders Childcare Center 326-328 Lake St.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 960-4776 Childcare Center

Little Leaders Childcare Center-404 404 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 960-4776 Childcare Center

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 Art League 720 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302

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OVATION provides high quality training in performing arts, encouraging our students’ excellence, professionalism and passion.

Studio is your neighborhood cooking school for kids and their families. Camps, parties, classes + more!

Oak Park Elementary School District 97

Pedalheads Bike Camps U.S.A. Inc.

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

7400 Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305 (604) 874-6464 pedalheads.com/ Confidence building and action-packed programs for kids

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.

Oak Park Fundamental Learning Academy

River Forest School District 90

6441 W North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5400 Childcare facility providing services for children 6 weeks to 12 years old.

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

Oak Park River Forest High School D200

Rocket Club

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 201N. 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 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Stern Glass Works

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

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

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

School of Rock Oak Park

The Children’s School

219 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-298-0002 oakpark.schoolofrock.com INSPIRING THE WORLD TO ROCK ON STAGE AND IN LIFE.

Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio 349 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 988-6205 iloveschoolhouse.com Schoolhouse Kitchen +

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, multi-

state 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.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum

6445 W North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 1-708-383-4815 wonder-works.org 7 permanent exhibits designed to inspire imagination & curiosity for children up to 8 yrs, with additional special programs.

Financial Services Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management

1010 Lake St., Ste 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (248) 209-3699 alprivatewealth.com Full service investment firm that helps clients build, preserve and transfer multigenerational wealth.

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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 Drive, 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, Illinois 60302 (575) 442-2264 boatwrightfinancial.com

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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

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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.

Dan Bjornson, CPA, Ltd.

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 non-profit organizations.

ESCU

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 728-0225 Credit Union

FabBooks LLC

7912 W North Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (312) 315-0555 Tax and Financial Planning

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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

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 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 South 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 North Euclid

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

Oak Park Bank

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

Oak Park Bank - Madison St. Branch 400 Madison St. 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.

Old Second National Bank

6400 W. North Ave. Chicago, Illinois 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.

Prudential Insurance Company - Terry Zachata

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

Pryor Tax & Accounting Services

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

Sassetti, LLC

2107 Swift Drive, Ste. 210 Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (708) 386-1433 sassetti.com Boutique CPA firm with an advisory focus that delivers a tax strategy, accounting support, assurance & audit services.

Self-Help Federal Credit Union

6011 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (877) 369-2828 self-helpfcu.org/locations/ illinois-locations/oak-parkbranch Partner with working families and communities that have historically faced systemic barriers to financial inclusion.

Sonder Private Wealth Management 24 Franklin Ave. River Forest, Illinois 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

Allied Therapy Partners, PLLC.

4022 W Newport Ave. Chicago, IL 60641 (312) 685-1795 alliedtherapypartners.com Allied Therapy Partners in an in-home physical therapy provider of orthopedic, pelvic health and pediatric physical 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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS B-Health

1010 Lake St., Ste 400 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 801-0318 bhealthcares.com Manual Based Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Chiro, Nutritional Counseling, Training, Massage, in private 1 on 1 setting.

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-the art 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.

Berger & Burrow Enterprises

River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 734-0394 Mobile Imaging

Biodynamic Health Systems

1119 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (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-byalamar-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

savehearing.com The Hearing Place specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, & tinnitus evaluations.

Providing therapy support to kids, teens, parents, and families in an effort to build a healthier community.

Dar Counseling, PLLC

965 Lake St. Oak Park, Il 60301 (708) 383-0400 myfamilymedicalcare.com Family Medical Care covering adults, pediatrics, womens health care. Including weight loss, aesthetics, integrative medicine.

1 E Erie St., Ste 525-5050 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 714-6777 darcounseling.com Psychotherapy services specializing in anxiety and individual therapy for relationship issues.

Diamond Gastroenterology

1010 Lake St. Ste 424 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-4417 diamondgi.net For exceptional gastroenterology services, we welcome you to come to Diamond Gastroenterology!

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

Dispatch Health

Centre Physical Therapy, LLC

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

207 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 210-9800 centrephysicaltherapy.com Outpatient physical therapy clinic providing more one on 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

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River Forest, IL 60305 (513) 258-5466 dispatchhealth.com/ Mobile urgent health

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Empower Family Therapy

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste #329 Oak Park, IL 60301-1338 (773) 340-2336 empowerfamilytherapy.com/

Family Medical Care

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.

Grow Collective

5940 W Midway Park Oak Park, IL 60644 (630) 469-4699 growcollective.com/ We are a collective of therapists working from an attachment-based perspective to provide growth and healing to the community

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 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS hopepsychpllc.com/ Practitioners committed to providing effective and helpful treatment to improve emotional and psychological well-being.

In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation, PLLC

(773) 413-8114 intouchpediatrics.com We are a membership-based pediatrics and breastfeeding 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 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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

Ivory Wellness

7601 Madison St., Ste E Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 724-9255 ivorywellness.com IV Hydration & vitamin infusions. Vitamin Injections, and IV vitamin pushes for optimal health and wellness.

JenCare Senior Medical Center

6326 Cermak Rd. Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 303-9234 jencaremed.com Our mission is to honor seniors with affordable, VIP care that delivers better health.

Kirk Eye Center

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

Lake St. Family Physicians

1010 Lake St., Ste. 301 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 524-8600 LakeSt.FamilyPhysicians.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 60130-2381 (708) 386-5437 kidsdentistforestpark.com Pediatric dentistry is one of only 9 specialties in dentistry.

Trust your child’s dental needs to a specialist!

MadVitality Acupuncture & Wellness

105 N Oak Park Ave., Ste 4C Oak Park, IL 60301 (260) 232-2063 mad-vitality.com MadVitality Acupuncture & Wellness is here to spread mindful movement, inspire wellness, & cultivate a safe, healing community

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.

Moments at Home Respite Care and Home Services, LLC.

1440 W. Taylor St., #625 Chicago, Illinois 60607 (847) 497-0654 momentsathome.org Dedicated to providing competent, trustworthy & compassionate home care to you or your loved ones.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Monarch Psychiatric Services

1101 Lake St., Ste 402B Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 232-3227 monarchpsychiatricservices. com Monarch Psychiatric Services offers mental health services to OPRF & the surrounding communities.

Mosaic Counseling and Wellness

215 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 628-8000 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.

NYE Partners

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

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

Re-Envisioning Healing, LLC

Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy.

Oak St. Health

Riveredge 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

18 Chicago Ave., Oak Park , IL 60302 (773) 825-6739 oakstreethealth.com Primary Care for Adults on Medicare

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.

PCC Community Wellness Center

14 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-0113 pccwellness.org/ Provides high quality, affordable & accessible primary health care, integrated with behavioral health and oral health care

Progressive Health Primary Care

917 S. Oak Park Ave., Unit B Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 386-3080 phprimarycare.com/ Direct Primary Care practice.

Preventive Health and management of chronic conditions at an affordable price

Oak Park Dental Studio 6630 Roosevelt Road

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12 Harrison St. Unit 1 Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 925-8257 re-envisioning-healing-llc. business.site/

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, Illinois 60305 (708) 848-4662 romanomd.com Orthopaedic Surgery, Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Bone Health & Physical Therapy

Roots Health DPC

7314 Madison St., Rear Entrance Forest Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-7916 rootshealthdpc.com Direct Health Care, No Copays, Same day appointments, Transparent pricing,discounted medications /labs /imaging

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,

Rush Oak Park Hospital

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 functionality and promote well-being.

RUSH Physical Therapy

1114 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3897 rushpt.com/contact/find-alocation/il/oak-park/oak-parkffc/ Physical Therapy

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.

StretchLab Oak Park 701 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 252-7888 stretchlab.com/location/ oakpark

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

White Lotus Chiropractic of OP, Ltd.

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RUSH Oak Park Hospital showed up in full force to the Health & Wellness Fair this year, offering screenings, chats with their doctors, and lots of fabulous swag!

StretchLab’s team of highly trained Flexologists® offers one-on-one stretches customized to your specific needs.

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.

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Forest Park, Illinois 60130 (773) 774-4444 urbanwellnesscounseling.com Urban Wellness is a group of 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 Court Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-6200 westsuburbanmc.com We are a leader in orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology and obstetrics.

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.

Wildflower Center for Emotional Health PLLC

1010 Lake St., Ste 605 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 809-0298 wildflowerllc.com Outpatient mental health practice specializing in psychotherapy, clinical training and consultation services.

Home, Garden & Office City Home Vacuum

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

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MEMBER LISTINGS Gerger & Greco

1407 S. Harlem Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 484-5296 oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/gerger-greco-198 Design, Build and Landscape Maintenance

Greens Pro Windows & Gutters LLC

1245 Maple Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 850-6461 greensprowindowsgutters. com/ Professional window & gutter cleaning,power washing residential & commercialserving Oak Park and River Forest. Free estimate

Kelty Lawn Care & Pavers

338 Lathrop Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-4880 keltylawncare.com Lawn care, landscaping, landscaping design and installation. Brick paving and lawn care maintenance.

Leaf & Spade

1027 S. East Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 665-6226 leafandspade.com/ Garden care and planting design

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.

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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.

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.

Crissie Insurance Group 6400 Shafer Ct., Ste 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 (224) 217-6571 crissieins.com Provide customers with innovative, comprehensive and high-quality insurance, financial and management solutions.

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 60301-1032 (312) 952-1706 YourLifeSecurity.com Licensed Broker & Consultant - Annuities, Disability, Healthcare, Life, Medicare and Long-Term Care Insurance

Forest Insurance

7310 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130 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

Gregory Kocko Agency

2600 S. 25th Ave., Ste 120 Broadview, IL 60155 (708) 383-3072 businessinsuranceexperts.net We are here for all of your insurance needs.

HealthMarkets

1400 E Tough, Ste 405 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (708) 370-2183 healthmarkets.com/ OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS bschumann Health Insurance advisor for individuals, families, small groups, and Medicare beneficiaries.

JDC Business Solutions

1033 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 354-6234 linkedin.com/in/jason-cox51b89a36/ Small Business Advisor for Aflac voluntary benefits.

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

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

State Farm Jeffrey Hines Agency

312 Madison St. Oak Park , IL 60302 (708) 628-5100 hinesinsures. com/?cmpid=vactkl_ blm_0001 Insurance & financial services organization specializing in personal risk advising, financial education, & community.

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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 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.

specializing in business and intellectual property law.

Nonprofit Legal Services, LLC

Solace Divorce Mediation

(630) 408-7393 nonprofit-legal.com/ Serves small to medium sized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and provided legal, compliance and governance services.

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.

Sanders Law Group, LLC

2021 Midwest Rd., Ste 100C Oak Brook, IL 60523 (708) 223-8405 sanderslawllc.com A boutique law firm

1100 Lake St., Ste 131 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 222-7335 solacedivorce.com Family Law Attorney utilizing Mediation and Collaborative Practice to amicably resolve domestic issues.

Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C.

5440 N. Cumberland Ave., Ste 302 Chicago, IL 60656 (312) 600-8527 tomlinsonshapiro.com Business and Commercial Legal Services

Trace2 Biometrics LLC

6972 W North Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 (773) 494-2211 trace2biometrics.com Live Scan & Ink Fingerprinting / Notary Service / CPR, AED, First Aid training and re-certification.

Lodging Carleton of Oak Park Hotel

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

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MEMBER LISTINGS Personal Care & Consumer Services All Dry Services of Chicago

1756 N. Kimball Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 (833) 666-6533 myalldry.com/chicago-illinois/ Restoration & Cleanup Services

Beautistry Studios, Inc.

114 N. Marion St., Ste 109 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 289-8537 mysalonSte.com/members/ jessica-velastegui/ Permanent makeup & beauty

Color Me Bad Chicago

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1006 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 273-3835 colormebadchicago.com/ Our stylists stay up to date on the latest cut and color styles and techniques to bring you the looks you want.

G Cleaners Inc.

Estillos Barber Studio Inc.

Glam Hard Beauty, LLC

How is your elevator pitch? The Chamber’s Annual Speed Networking Event is the perfect place to practice your pitch with over 60 other local business members in an hour!

7311 W. North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 435-4128 Dry cleaner

60 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 665-3174 estillosbarberstudio.com We are professional barbers bringing you top-quality haircuts and shaves.

114 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 683-9422 mysalonSte.com/members/ diana-alvarez/ Beauty Salon

Folded Leaf School Of Yoga

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

Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 927-2034 Foldedleafschoolofyoga.com Folded Leaf School of Yoga Online yoga for your eyes classes Monday Through Saturday (9am to 6pm.) Yoga therapist.

James Anthony Salon

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Jamilla Yipp Photography

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

Jarfriends

207 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 933-7237 jarfriends.com/ Plant Consultation

Jing-Ish

7627 Lake St., Ste. 218 River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 297-8454 Massage Therapy

Maria’s Cleaning Services at Elmwood Park 1424 N Harlem Ave., #E

River Forest, IL 60305 (224) 334-0279 mariascleaningelmwoodpark. com/ Cleaning Services

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

MED AESTHETICS, LLC

7321 North Ave River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 676-0288 mymedskin.com We specialize in enhanced skin care and cosmetic procedures without surgery.

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MEMBER LISTINGS MY SALON Suite of Oak Park 114 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 240-8409 mysalonSte.com/oak-park Fully furnished salon and spa Stes for health and beauty professionals.

Novy Hair Boutique 130 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (269) 352-9915 novyhair.com/#home Hair Boutique

Oak Park Laser and Skin Clinic 715 Lake St., Ste 610 Oak Park, IL 60301 (224) 580-0615 oplsc.com We offer skin care treatments using the latest technology currently available.

Pass Da Suga

1010 S. Austin Blvd. #H Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 901-6422 Wardrobe styling

Patrizio Batelli Salon

195 N Marion St. Oak Park , IL 60301 (708) 383-1668 patriziobatellisalon.com/ Committed to providing our guests with an incredible beauty experience. Find your forever stylist with us.

PHOTO INNOVATION LAB, LLC

1046 S Kenilworth Ave., #1 Oak Park, Illinois 60304 (708) 762-9782 photoinnovationlab.com PIL specializes in museumquality photo printing.

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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.

Rejuvae Aesthetics & Wellness, PLLC

7601 Madison St., Ste E Forest Park, IL 60130 (312) 282-8414 rejuvaeboutique.com Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic

Spa 84 LLC

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 202 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-7035 spa84.glossgenius.com/ Oak Park-based spa dedicated to corrective skin care.

The Tijayee Experience LLC 114 N. Marion St., Ste. 311 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 617-7919 mysalonSte.com/members/ khaliyah-ward/# Beauty Salon

Wax & Beauty Bar 9 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 446-4627 Beauty Salon

Yuliia’s Beauty Room

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 307 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 998-1375 mysalonSte.com/members/ yuliia-kosian/ Beauty Salon

Pets & Veterinary 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

Real Estate: Commercial, Housing & Property Management AGG Realty Group

1033 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 998-7399 aggrealty.com A 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) 566-9004 albionoakpark.com Residential apartments coming in late 2019

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.

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!

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

CrossFunction Flexible Workspace 1033 South Blvd.

The Blvd. Arcade Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 948-7188 crossfunction.com CrossFunction at The Blvd.

Arcade, a modern, shared workspace set in a storied landmark.

David King & Associates, Inc. 1011 Lake St., #313 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 445-0505 dkacre.com Commercial real estate firm specializing in leasing, sales and property management.

Dream Town Realty

1033 South Blvd., Shop 5 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 766-7800 dreamtown.com We give our clients a personalized, boutique experience from a team of service-driven brokers.

Eleven33 Apartments 1133 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 887-1133

eleven33apartments.com Oak Park’s newest luxury rentals

First Community Management

760 N. Ogden Ave., Ste 2000 Chicago, IL 60642 312-829-8900 condomanagement.com Providing exceptional homeowner association management services in Chicago and Oak Park since 1998.

Fulton Grace

1704 N Normandy Chicago, IL 60707 (708) 704-5545 fultongrace.com/ Real Estate Residential/ Commercial Brokerage

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 and Investing. Negotiations for short sales & Deeds in lieu of forclosure

Kevin Kirby - Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Oak Park 114 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (630) 669-9374 Experienced Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in

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Oak Park River Forest

Kresz and Associates LLC 7627 West Lake St., Ste 214 River Forest, Illinois 60305 (708) 439-9374 kreszandassociates.com Residential and commercial real estate, purchase, sale, leasing, rentals, property management, relocation, foreclosure.

Laura Best, REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago 101 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 480-0066 laurabest.bhhschicago.com/ Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Laura Maychruk Real Estate Co

905 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 205-7044 maychrukrealestate.com/ At Maychruk Real Estate we pride ourselves on being experts in the Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park real estate market

Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS

1049 Lake St., Ste 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-0150 oakparkrealtors.org Trade Association for local Realtors and real estate offices.

Oak Park City Apartments

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 w/17 distinctive floor plans to suit you.

M&M Property Management, Inc.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Live in Oak Park

Malkin Properties of Illinois

Oak Park Residence Corporation

649 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7355 mmpropmgt.com We are a full service property management company.

1010 Lake St., Ste 200, Office 219 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-8995

1041 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7150 liveinoakpark.com Free Apartment Referral Service

21 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-6061 oakparkrc.com A community-based nonOPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS profit housing development corporation that leases over 750 rental apartments in Oak Park.

OakParkApartments. com

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.

Porter

nearby suburbs. Full time inspector since 2012.

RE/MAX 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.

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.

1105 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (856) 625-9924 liveatporter.com Luxury apartment community in the heart of Oak Park’s Historic Pleasant District.

135 S. LaSalle St., Ste 3350 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 577-5555 tcbinc.org We are a leading nonprofit real estate developer that owns or manages more than 11,000 quality apartments.

Prairie Title

The Emerson

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 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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

Vivian Malli at The Mortgage Exchange

805 Lake St. Unit 152 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 575-5078 themortgageexchange.com/

team-member/vivian-malli/ Need a mortgage preapproval? Home renovation loan? FHA, VA, USDA, Down Payment Assistance. Home loans for the Self-Employed

Zak Knebel Group Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

7773 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 290-9293 oprfhomes.com Neighborhood knowledge and market insight, along with outstanding personal service are the cornerstones of our business.

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, Illinois 60304 (630) 742-2407 affordablebackyardtents.com Party tents, tables, chairs, heaters, bars, linens, dance floors and more; handling all your party needs.

All My Sons Moving & Storage Chicago, LLC

2740 Mannheim Rd Franklin Park, IL 60131 (708) 345-4200 allmysons.com/franklinpark/ index.aspx All My Sons Moving & Storage

has been moving families in the Chicago area and across the country for more than 30 years.

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, Illinois 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 (708) 622-9223 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

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MEMBER LISTINGS River Forest, Illinois 603055885 (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 awardwinning program for Mild Cognitive Impairment.

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.

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Are you ready for trivia & costume contests? Each October the Chamber hosts a Trivia Night, all profits going to support our Non-Profit Chamber Members.

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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for seniors & disabled adults. Custom care plans & dedicated caregivers keep you safe & comfortable.

Sage Lifestyle Concierge LLC

sagelifestyleconcierge.com/ Sage Lifestyle Concierge LLC is a non-medical services to assist aging-adults who have active lifestyle

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. Hosts Repair Cafe on 3rd Sat. of each month

The Altenheim

7824 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-2206 thealtenheim.com Apartment rentals for independent seniors 55 and older.

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

Shopping & Retail Eagle Moon Hemp

13040 Hermanas Rd SW Deming, NM 88030 (575) 546-0875 eaglemoonhemp.com/ We are a manufacturer of CBD, Delta 8, HHC, THCP, HHC, THCO products.

11:11 Smoke Shop 7101 North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 967-0375

Alioto’s Gift Shop

1118 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 (708) 763-0808 aliotosgiftshop.com Home decor, dinnerware, fine china, gifts, and more serving Oak Park and Chicago, Illinois.

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Anfora Wine Merchants

Civinte Candle Bar

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.

807 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (815) 995-7500 civinte.com Our healthy home fragrances will help you on your path to redefining elegance in all of your living quarters.

Animal Care League’s 2nd Chance Shop

Cykani

808 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-9660 animalcareleague.org/2ndchance-shop1.html A non-profit resale shop and adoption center

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.

Candycopia

717 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 434-5251 candycopia.com Offers more than 100 gummies & bulk candies, novelty treats, & local/globally produced sweets.

CarefulPeach Boutique

1024 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3066 carefulpeach.com/ Lifestyle and gift store featuring beautiful products made in Europe, primarily France. We feature wine, food, home decor

910 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 920-0586 cykani.com/ Boutique

Edible Arrangements

107 N Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4840 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

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.

Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe 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

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.

LuckyPrints

2023 W Carroll Ave., C303 Chicago, IL 60612 (773) 687-8996 LuckyPrints.com Screen Printing / Promotional Swag

Oak Park Jewelers, Inc.

101 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-9695 oakparkjewelers.com Tag Heur - Tissot - Victorinox Pandora - Gabriel & Co. - Sylvie

Olive & Well

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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

Purple Sun Arts LLC

142 Harrison St., G Oak Park , IL 60304 (708) 948-7443 PurpleSunArts.com Art Gallery, Boutique, Creative Learning Center, and Transformational Life Coaching

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.

Val’s halla Records

239 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 524-1004 valshallarecords.com A fiercely independent record store offering music in every format, but specializing in glorious vinyl.

Village and Vessel 451 Greenfield St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 742-3523 villageandvessel.com

Village and Vessel provides beautifully balanced crystals/ geodes as well as tarot and house healing services.

VVP North Cigar Oasis Oak Park 6557 W North Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 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 Coaching by Constance

1010 Lake St., Ste. 400 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 506-1614 constancecontursi.com/ Effective and innovative group exercise classes, personal and small group training +

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

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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.

Irene Bean Wellness

715 Lake St., Ste. 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 414-6071 irenebean.com/ Balanced Body® Comprehensive Pilates 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.

Orangetheory Downtown Oak Park

1046 Lake St., floor 2 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 547-7771 orangetheory.com/en-us/ locations/illinois/oakpark/1046-lake-st Full body, group fitness workouts. Personal trainers inspire & lead the workouts.

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.

Tennis & Fitness Centre of OP-RF

301 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-2175 tenandfit.com Fitness Center, Indoor Tennis Courts w/Group & Private Classes, Pickleball, Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, Spinnig

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.

Travel With Wendy B LLC

3035 N. 79th Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (312) 213-6863 travelwithwendyb.com Leisure Travel planning.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Specializing in couples, girlfriend getaways, friends and group trips.

Whole Athletics

1140 Erie St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 776-1015 wholeathletics.com Our studio offers classical Pilates conditioning for student athletes and adults. Training for optimal performance.

YogaSix Oak Park

1006 Lake St. Oak Park, Illinois 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 Adobe

345 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95110-2704 (408) 753-5826 adobe.com/acrobat/online/ sign-pdf.html We connect content and data and introduce new technologies that democratize creativity,

Aspire Partners LLC

7061 W. North Ave. #341 Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 404-4370 An information technology company specializing in the design, installation, & support of network infrastructure since 1998.

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Bungalow Consulting, LLC

1180 Gunderson Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (630) 863-1511 bungalowux.com We help companies get more customers by using web accessibility.

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.

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, Illinois 60305 (773) 251-9498 netzant.com We provide custom website creation and database

solutions, back-office data integration services & software evaluations.

QuirkLocal, LLC

1010 South Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 479-4002 quirklocal.com Developing software applications to serve local business, journalism and community

WEUR Radio Station

408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-8900 radiochicago1490am.com/ Radio Station

Transportation & Auto 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.

Fury Falcon LLC

100 Forest Place, P10 Oak Park, IL 60301 (949) 994-1755 Trucking Company

Our Planet Automotive Services, Inc 7222 Madison St., Rear Forest Park, IL 60130 708-383-0053 ourplanetauto.com Environmentally conscious auto repair business

SUV Chicago Limo

55 W Chestnut St #304 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 806-1074 suvchicagolimo.com/ Professional limousine service.

Full-time drivers and diverse fleet of new vehicles.

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

Wholesalers & Manufacturing Sahagian & Associates, Inc.

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-sachemcompany-2345 The Sachem Company serves as an agent to assist food manufacturers in bringing their products to grocery store shelves.

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@properties residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 AA Rental Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Angie’s Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Animal Care League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Austin Coming Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Baird & Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Belmont Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Beyond Properties Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Buzz Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Byline Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CAA The Hearing Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 CD One Price Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 CMIT Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caffe De Luca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chabad of Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Concordia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Courageous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 CrossFunction Workspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Delivery First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Democratic Party of Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . .48 Dominican Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Downtown Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Excel Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Gagliardo Group – Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 George’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Graphic Conservation Company . . . . . . . . .59 Hephzibah Childrens Assn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Housing Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 International Mansion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Jamilla Yipp Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Kagan & Gaines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Kolovitz Movers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Kribi Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Laurie Shapiro, Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . .62 League of Women Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 M&M Property Management, Inc . . . . . . . 62 McAdam Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Mickey’s Gyros & Ribs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Oak Park Residence Corp . . . . . . . .57, 86, 88 OPALGA+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Oak Park Apartments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Oak Park Area Arts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Oak Park Art League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Oak Park Community Mental Health Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Oak Park Festival Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Oak Park Laser and Skin Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover Oak Park Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Oak Park Regional Housing Center . . .52-53 Oak Park River Forest High School . . . . . . .31 Oak Park Society of Model Railroads . . . . .43 Oak Park Township. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 85 Our Planet Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 RUSH University Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover Right at Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 River Forest Community Center . . . . . . . . .30 River Forest District 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Riveredge Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Scoville Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Sawa’s Old Warsaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Schauer’s Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Senator Don Harmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Spotless Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 State Farm - Colin Fane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Steve Scheuring, Compass Real Estate . . 51 Symphony of OPRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Altenheim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 The Day Nursery of Oak Park and River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The Eyeglass Store, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 The Oak Park Handy Human . . . . . . . . . . . .65 The Tennis and Fitness Centre . . . .Back cover The UPS Store #0980. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 The UPS Store #3385. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Triton College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Unity Temple Restoration Foundation . . . .47 Victory Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Village of Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Village of River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 We Too Shall Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 West Suburban Montessori School . . . . . 22 West Suburban Special Recreation Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Westwork Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Windfree Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Yonan Carpet One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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