WJ Answer Book 2024

Answer Book Y O U R G U I D E T O O A K PA R K A N D R I V E R F O R E S T

2024/2025

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From colds to checkups to chicken pox vaccinations, our providers can provide quick, high-quality care for a variety of non-emergency health issues.

We also offer on-demand and scheduled video visits, allowing you and your family to get the same top-notch care in the comfort of your own home.

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Committed to Oak Park and River Forest.

Left to right: Denise Warren, Oak Park Branch Manager; Susie Goldschmidt, Oak Park River Forest Market President; Michael Starrick, River Forest Branch Manager

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CONTENTS W E D N E S D A Y

JOURNAL

MAPS ......................................................... 6 TOP TEN STORIES .................................. 11 MINI MURALS ......................................... 14 BUSINESS ............................................... 17 EDUCATION ........................................... 23 SCHOOL OF ROCK ................................. 29 GOVERNMENT ........................................ 35 LIBRARY OF THINGS ............................... 42

JAVIER GOVEA

Publisher Dan Haley

Editorial Design Manager Javier Govea

Editor Erika Hobbs

Designers Susan McKelvey, Vanessa Garza

Contributing Editor Lacey Sikora

Marketing and Advertising Representative Ben Stumpe

Contributing Reporters Elizabeth Short, Fiona Roach, Stephen Sonneveld Contributing Photographers Todd Bannor, Steve Johnston Digital Manager Stacy Coleman Design/Production Manager Andrew Mead

LIBRARIES ............................................... 45

Senior Media Strategist Lourdes Nicholls Business and Development Manager Mary Ellen Nelligan Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Special Projects Manager Susan Walker

MUSEUMS ............................................... 47 FOOD GARDENS .................................... 52 "THE AVENUE" ....................................... 62 PARKS ..................................................... 67

HOW TO REACH US

SCULPTURE WALK .................................. 72 SENIORS ................................................. 79 CHAMBER MEMBERS ............................. 82 ADVERTISER INDEX .............................. 112 2 | 2024 OAKPARK.COM ANSWER BOOK

On the Cover:

Girl playing in foam at the Day in Our Village.

Photo by Ben Stumpe

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

elcome to the Wednesday Journal Answer Book 2024!

The communities of Oak Park and River Forest are bustling and full of businesses, activities and most importantly, people of all ages who make this a great place to call home.

Now is the perfect time to see the arts on display in Oak Park. The Oak Park Area Arts Council’s annual sculpture walk is providing plenty of excuses to walk around town. The retaining walls of the CTA’s Green Line brighten up the heart of town with colorful murals.

The Village of Oak Park has announced a new streetscape in the works for Oak Park Avenue. Walk the Avenue this summer and to see the “before” and check out The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest's collection of historic photos to see what Oak Park Avenue has looked like in past decades.

Housing market statistics courtesy of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors show that Oak Park and River Forest remain sought after places for home and condominium buyers. Prices rose in both villages this year.

For those looking to shop vintage, the Economy Shop has been a beacon of bargains for over 100 years.

If you truly want to save money, the Oak Park Public Library’s Library of Things lets patrons borrow commonly used items for technology, DIY, entertainment and outdoor activities at no cost.

Whether you’re looking for things to do on school breaks with the kids or for places to live for the grandparents, there is plenty to choose from. We cover school’s out facilities as well as seniorliving options.

Kids love to rock? A profile on Oak Park’s very own School of Rock highlights

a community organization that kids and adults love.

Everyone needs to eat, and the warm weather offers the perfect opportunity to get outside. We take a look at outdoor dining in the heart of the Oak Park.

Prefer to grow your own food? We’ve got you covered with a spread on front yard gardens.

Thanks for reading and engaging with Growing Community Media online and in newsprint. Want to know what you read this year? Our top ten list of articles showcases the stories we told that garnered the most interest on-line.

Many thanks to the OPRF Chamber of Commerce for partnering with us on the Answer Book.

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

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

s the Executive Director of the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce, I am honored to present this year’s Annual Answer Book, a vital resource for our local businesses and community members. This directory symbolizes our commitment to fostering a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive business environment in Oak Park and River Forest.

Over the past year, we have witnessed remarkable resilience and innovation from our local businesses.

In the face of economic uncertainty, our community has come together, demonstrating the true spirit of collaboration and mutual support.

One of the most powerful ways we can continue this momentum is by prioritizing shopping locally.

When you choose to shop local, you are making a direct investment in the health and vitality of our community. Local businesses are the backbone of our economy, providing jobs, supporting local charities, and contributing to the unique character of Oak Park and River Forest.

Every dollar spent locally generates significant economic benefits, helping to create a prosperous and sustainable community.

Reflecting on the work done by our board through strategic planning conversations, we are more committed than ever to supporting local businesses. By shopping local, you help small businesses thrive, promote entrepreneurship, and ensure that our community remains vibrant and diverse.

As we move forward, I encourage you to explore the wonderful array of products and services offered by our local businesses. From unique retail shops to exceptional dining experiences, our community has so much to offer. Together, we can create a dynamic environment where businesses flourish and residents enjoy a high quality of life.

Warm regards, Darien Marion-Burton Executive Director of the OPRF Chamber

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The Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Mini Mural program is back. Local artists are creating murals that are transforming the retaining walls along the Green Line corridor. Artists from around the area were invited to submit concepts to a panel of judges from the OPAAC. Winners will be painting their designs in the months to come. In the meantime, enjoy some of the murals that are already brightening the village walls.

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BUSINESS Oak Park Business Districts Oak Park has 12 distinct shopping districts:

The Arts District on Harrison, from Ridgeland Avenue to Austin Boulevard, houses a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, plus businesses that focus on the healing arts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Avenue District, on North Avenue between Austin Boulevard and Harlem Avenue offers an array of destinations in both Chicago and Oak Park.

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

Pleasant District, on Marion Street between Pleasant Street 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 Avenue and Harrison Street, is divided by the Eisenhower Expressway and offers shopping and dining.

ORGANIZATIONS Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Darien Marion Burtont, Executive Director

The chamber is a leadership and educational organization fostering and promoting business interests.

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or working parents, finding childcare outside of school can be financially straining and stressful.

After-school care, activities during school holidays and breaks, and summer camp can step in to help when school is out of session. A number of groups in the area are dedicated to providing quality child care when school is closed.

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Legacy Sports Camp

Magical Minds Studio

legacysportscamp.com Legacy Sports Camp provides afterschool programs, summer and holiday camps, training, leagues, and events. The camp focuses on educating participants individually and on teams, building technique and positive character traits.

On days that D96 and D97 are out, Legacy Sports offers holiday camps.

Learn more and register on their website: legacysportscamp.com.

110 Madison Street, Oak Park (708) 948-7934 Magical Minds is an arts studio offering hands-on learning through art to students from 18 months through to adults. Opened in 2008, the studio has a maker space, ceramics studio, and a backyard. Magical Minds provides afterschool art workshops until 6pm, Passport 2 Preschool classes, and summer camps.

Learn more about registration by visiting magicalmindsstudio.com.

Oak Park Friends School 6300 Roosevelt Road, Oak Park (708) 686-2030 Oak Park Friends School offers daycare for children from 0-5 years old. In its afterschool program for elementary school students, OPFS picks up students from Irving, Lincoln, Longfellow, and Bye and has free play and activities until pickup at 6pm. OPFS also has a summer camp. Find information about registration at opfs.org/ admissions.

Park District of Oak Park pdop.org (708) 725-2000 The Park District of Oak Park offers programs for people of all ages. From programs in martial arts and nature to e-sports and crafts, the Park District can foster a wide range of interests. For afterschool and half-day care, the Park District has the Clubhouse Afterschool Program for grades K-5, which picks students up

from D97 schools and leads them to the nearest Clubhouse location until 6pm.

When D97 is closed, the Park District has special School’s Out days — including Passport to Adventure, offering field trips and activities from 8am-3pm (and extended care until 6pm), and Day Camp for Curious Minds. The Park District also offers camps during winter and spring breaks. Parents can learn more and register by visiting pdop.org/programs.

River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison Street, River Forest (708) 771-6159 River Forest Community Center hosts a variety of recreation classes, events, and programs. The center offers preschool, after-school programs, and camps during school breaks. RFCC also has camps during days when schools are closed. Register by calling 708-771-6159, emailing info@rfcc.info, or visiting the River Forest building.

West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2915 Maple Street, Franklin Park (847) 455-2100 WSSRA provides recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities year-round. They service 12 communities in the area, including Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, and Berwyn. Programs include summer camps and trips, Special Olympics teams, social clubs, and fitness programs. On school holidays, WSSRA offers school days out programs. To find more information about registration, visit WSSRA.net/register.

LMS/ International Mansion: every child has a gift to be shared

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ur school can be best described as a ‘Homeschool in School’ style program. We have a full dynamic Spanish Immersion curriculum and are listed by MENSA as a recommended program for gifted students.

We are a small school with only 20 students total from Pre-K to 12th grade.

What sets us apart?

- Fluency in Spanish Achieved within one year during Preschool years, or within two years during Elementary School years. The Spanish language is spoken throughout as the target immersion language. Academic classes are all taught in English and/

or Spanish and English. If weather permits, many of our academic classes are done outdoors.

- Student to teacher ratio: some classes are one on one, two to one, with a maximum of six students to one instructor.

- Daily schedule is customized and flexible.

- Professional and passionate instructors.

- Guest tutors with real life experience.

- No test to enter, no traditional testing.

- Students paired by interest, in mixed age setting.

- Weekly reports sent to parents.

Current subjects, but not limited to, are: • Penmanship • Reading/writing • Math • Science • Logic/coding • Geography/history • Theater (improv, superhero stage combat, musical theatre) • Martial arts • Art (including painting, clay art, comic book art and more)

• Music (Rock band, intro to most instrument, harmony, chorus)

• Chinese immersion taught in lesson format

• Social emotional discussions/ Life skills/Cooking

• Intro to Foreign languages (Hebrew, Italian, chinese, japanese, korean, etc.)

• Spanish immersion spoken through out the day and taught in lesson format • Russian immersion taught in lesson format

• Physical education: Archery/Ice Skating/Soccer, and more • Chess and board games • Architectural design

Every child has a gift to be shared • Pre-K through 12th Grade. Private/Independent school since 1994. Listed by MENSA as a recommended program for gifted students.

After School & Weekend Lessons • Private Music Lessons • Foreign Language Lessons • Academic Tutoring

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EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS Collaboration for Early Childhood Mary Reynolds, Executive Director 171 S Oak Park Ave., Unit B 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.

Local bodies of government, including school districts 97 and 200, plus Oak Park village government, help to fund initiatives such as the advancement of high-quality preschool for all children, professional development, parent information and support and developmental screening.

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS District 97 Oak Park 260 Madison St., Oak Park (708) 524-3000 Fax: (708) 524-3019 op97.org Administration Dr. Ushma Shah, Superintendent

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The Roosevelt Centennial Symphony Orchestra, made up of students, alums and staff, play at Roosevelt Middle School's Centennial Celebration on May 19, 2024.

Board of Education ■ Gavin Kearney, President ■ Nancy Ross Dribin, Vice

President ■ Lonya Boose, Secretary ■ Colleen Burns ■ Jung Kim ■ Venus Hurd Johnson ■ Cheree Moore ■ Holly Spurlock

Beye School 230 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3070 op97.org/beye Principal: Cheryl Sullivan Grades: K-5 Named for: William Beye, District 97 school board finance chairman in the late 1800s

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School

325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3050 op97.org/brooks Principal: April Capuder Grades: 6-8 Named for: Gwendolyn Brooks, poet

508 N. Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park (708) 524-3100 op97.org/holmes Principal: Christine Zelaya Grades: K-5 Named for: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Harvard professor, physician, poet and author

Hatch School 1000 N. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park (708) 524-3095 op97.org/hatch Principal: Sarah Mendez Grades: K-5 Named for: William H. Hatch, D97 superintendent from 1882-1917

Washington Irving School 1125 S. Cuyler Ave. Oak Park (708) 524-3090 op97.org/irving Principal: Susan Mura Grades: K-5 Named for: Washington Irving, poet

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iver Forest District 90 public schools earned two Exemplary Designations and a Commendable Designation, the top two of the five leveled Summative Designations, in the Illinois State Report Card, an annual evaluation of all schools by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lincoln’s performance was in the top 1% of all K-8 public schools in the state. Willard’s performance was in the top 3-4%, the second year in a row that Willard has earned the Exemplary Designation.

Roosevelt earned a Commendable Designation,

demonstrating improved achievement on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness over last year in both English Language Arts and Math, as well as exceptional performance on the Illinois Science Assessment.

Learn more at www. illinoisreportcard.com.

“We celebrate these Summative Designations because of what they represent - extraordinary teaching and learning across our schools,” said Ed Condon, Ph.D., Superintendent.

“Congratulations to the entire community.”

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E D U C AT I O N Julian Middle School 416 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3040 op97.org/julian Principal: Nicholas Filipowski Grades: 6-8 Named for: Percy Julian, scientist

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

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Longfellow Elementary School 715 S. Highland Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3060 op97.org/longfellow Principal: Amy Jefferson Grades: K-5 Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet, educator, linguist

Horace Mann Elementary School

1111 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3110 op97.org/lincoln Principal: Ryan Gordon Grades: K-5 Named for: Abraham Lincoln, 16th president

921 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3085 op97.org/mann Principal: Hussain Ali Grades: K-5 Named for: Horace G. Mann, educator

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Those Things That Are Best Diverse student body and teaching staff

99 extracurricular clubs and activities

260+ courses for all abilities, needs, and interests

31 competitive sports

Advanced Placement Honor Roll Silver Designation Illinois History Teacher of the Year

42 Scholarship Cup* recipients in Class of 2024 *OPRF version of valedictorian

Class of 2024 earned $9.9 million in merit-based scholarships

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Named for: Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president

715 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park (708) 524-3080 op97.org/whittier Principal: Ashley Mosley Grades: K-5 Named for: John Greenleaf Whittier, poet

Willard Elementary School

District 90 River Forest 7776 W. Lake St., River Forest (708) 771-8282 district90.org Administration Edward Condon, Superintendent

Board of Education ■ Stacey Williams, President ■ Katie Avalos, Vice

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1250 Ashland Ave., River Forest (708) 366-6740 Principal: Diane Wood Grades: K-4 Named for: Frances Willard, local educator

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Alcuin Montessori 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park (708) 366-1882 alcuin.org Grades: PreK-8

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Ascension School

■ Dr. Eric Isenberg

601 Van Buren St., Oak Park (708) 386-7282 school.ascensionoakpark.com Grades: PreK-8 History: Founded in 1912.

■ Joseph Cortese

■ Dr. Kristine Mackey

■ Dr. NIcole Thompson

Lincoln Elementary School 511 Park Ave., River Forest (708) 366-7340 Principal: Casey Godfrey Grades: K-4 Named for: Abraham Lincoln, 16th president

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Keystone Montessori

7560 Oak Ave., River Forest (708) 366-9230 Principal: Larry Garstki Tina Steketee takes over in July 2024 Grades: 5-8

7300 W. Division St., River Forest (708) 366-6900 graceriverforest.org Grades: PreK-8

7415 W. North Ave., River Forest (708) 366-1080 ksmontessori.org Grades: PreK-8

E D U C AT I O N St. Angela Catholic School 1332 N. Massasoit Ave., Chicago (773) 626-2655 saintangela.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Catherine of Sienna/ St. Lucy Catholic School 27 Washington Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-5286 catherinelucy.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Giles Catholic School 1034 N. Linden Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-6279 stgilesschool.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Luke Catholic School 519 Ashland Ave., River Forest (708) 366-8587 school-stlukeparish.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School 1515 Lathrop Ave., River Forest (708) 771-5905 svfschool.org Grades: PreK-8

West Suburban Montessori School 1039 S East Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-2662 wsms.org Grades: PreK-6

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HIGH SCHOOLS District 200 Oak Park and River Forest High School 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-0700 oprfhs.org Administration Greg Johnson, Superintendent

Board of Education ■ Fred Arkin, Vice President ■ Tom Cofsky, President

■ Tim Brandhorst, Secretary ■ Graham Brisben

■ Dr. Jonathan Livingston

■ Dr. Mary Anne Mohanraj ■ Audrey Williams-Lee

Fenwick High School 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-0127 fenwickfriars.com Catholic co-ed high school, home of the Fenwick Friars.

Interim Principal: Terrence O'Rourke Principal 2024: John Finan

Trinity High School 7574 W. Division St., River Forest (708) 771-8383 trinityhs.org Catholic preparatory high school for young women.

Principal: Amy Gallie

HIGHER EDUCATION Concordia University Chicago 7400 W. Augusta St., River Forest (708) 771-8300 cuchicago.edu President: Dr. Russell P. Dawn

Dominican University 7900 W. Division St., River Forest (708) 366-2490 dom.edu President: Glena Temple

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transportation for teaching artists who live in Chicago, Oak Park was just too perfect of a place to pass up. Now, 11 years later, SOR Oak Park is one of the top music schools in the nation, bringing music education and community to 475 children and adults.

The school, located at 219 Lake St., has three show seasons a year, each with about 11 shows. Their “song first” philosophy aims to get students learning

real songs and up on stage as quickly as possible.

“I’ll give a student a song, maybe they’re assigned to perform that at some point,” said Jennifer Malone, director of music culture. “I’m going to not only teach them how to perform the song, but then I’m going to back it up and go, ‘Hey, that’s a really great example of jazz improvisation SCHOOL OF ROCK, continued on page 31

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SOR offers classes for people of all ages and abilities.

For both children and adults, performing with a band can improve confidence and develop important life skills.

General Manager Abigail Keane said that she enjoys seeing students grow through the programs, as they become more comfortable onstage with the support of their peers and bandmates.

“It’s just a great social environment for the kids to be in,” Keane said. “But it also helps teach them responsibility, because they’re more motivated to learn and practice at home when they have other kids in their same age group that are relying on them.”

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Amy Renzulli SOR also provides a sense of community to students and staff members alike.

Music Director Ethan Loafman said that the school acts as a valuable “third place,” which is a social place aside from work,

school or home where people can find joy and belonging.

For Renzulli, this community is one of the most rewarding results of founding the school.

“One of my favorite parts is just being in the midst of

The Oak Park Area Arts Council Celebrating our 50th anniversary and still going strong!

such creative and talented and amazing people,” Renzulli said.

“I think all of these things, our reputation, our goodwill in the bank that we’ve created, has made us one of the best Schools of Rock in the world.”

COMING SOON: Murals in the North Avenue District!

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 programs for high school seniors • Showcases area artists’ artwork in gallery spaces around town • Highlights arts events, auditions, calls for artists, employment opportunities in our bi-weekly newsletter e-ART • Annually awards grants to over 30 arts organizations • Fosters, supports, promotes the arts, arts organizations, artists and arts businesses in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park

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The safety of our community remains our top priority information and how to apply for open positions in the Police Department.

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roviding a safe community begins with one of our most important resources – our first responders. The Police Department continues to host our Quarterly Safety Meetings, with the next meeting scheduled in late July. These meetings were established to provide an open forum for community members to ask questions, provide comments, and address any concerns relating to safety, while Police provide updates and education on crime prevention efforts. The Village invites all community members to attend one of these meetings and become engaged in our community’s safety. Future dates for this quarterly meeting can be found on the Village’s calendar at bit.ly/RiverForestCalendar.

Over the past 12 months, the Village successfully negotiated a new contract with the Fraternal Order of Police in two bargaining sessions. This contract allows the Village to remain a competitive and attractive destination for law enforcement professionals and enables our personnel to professionally advance through ongoing training and education.

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The Department continues to place a strong emphasis on the importance of training. In 2023, officers completed nearly 6,000 training hours, which included the use of force, handling domestic violence situations, emergency medical response, managing school emergencies, and many other topics. Officers received more than 900 hours of training that covered procedural justice, ethics, impartial policing and how to assist citizens in crisis, including how to assist residents experiencing mental health challenges with compassion. In addition to using the federally and state funded 988 suicide and crisis lifeline (available 24/7), Police Officers also partner with THRIVE Counseling Center in Oak Park, who provides a social worker and counseling needed to assist during a mental health crisis.

The Department also continues to stress the importance of its officers’ well-being. In 2023, a peer support program was created, and a wellness room was established for officers, to ensure they feel supported.

The Fire Department has also focused on ongoing training and education over the last year, both for staff and residents. In 2023, the Department saw an increase of nearly 300% of students attending CPR classes. This certification is an essential and important step in en-

suring our community members can provide lifesaving interventions until paramedics arrive and take control of life-saving efforts. Studies have shown that having a higher population trained in CPR can produce significantly higher rescue rates. For more information or to register for a CPR class, please visit vrf.us/CPR. The Fire Department has also been teaming up with local schools.

Deputy Fire Chief Bochenek and Fire Marshall Wiley recently consulted on the development of new fire prevention policies and procedures. As a result, District 90 is looking at changing their labeling of entry points in our schools and ensuring these best practices are followed throughout the school district.

The Fire Department recently received a new ambulance, which is being equipped with the latest life-saving technology to assist community members who call for help or need to be transported to the emergency room. This ambulance will be in service later this summer.

CROSS COMMUNITY CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE UPDATE The Cross Community Climate Collaborative (C4), founded by Village President Cathy Adduci, Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, and Oak Park President Vicki Scaman. The intention behind C4 was, and is, to bring together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and non-minority communities across income lines to share ideas, secure resources, and drive large-scale projects within

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and across communities. Activities would include achieving agreed upon greenhouse gas emissions reductions, as well as equity and sustainability goals. In early 2024, C4 and the Village of Broadview were awarded an Energy Futures Grant from the Department of Energy in the amount of $476,487.

This grant helps state, local, and tribal governments transition to renewable energy in an equitable and just manner, while also prioritizing disadvantaged communities. The State of Illinois, recognizing the value of the mission of C4, has appropriated $500,000 for fiscal year 2025. These funds will support C4 initiatives and allow it to continue to make a positive impact on our communities.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE This spring, Village President Adduci appointed Jack Bielack to the role of Director of Public Works and Engineering. The Village welcomes Jack, who formerly served the Village of Northbrook where he most recently served as the Village Engineer, to this important role within the Village to ensure our streets, sidewalks and other vital infrastructure is maintained and updated as needed to serve our community.

The Village is well underway on a number of construction projects throughout town, not the least of which is street improvement.

Through the REBUILD Illinois grant, the Village is improving the street surface of Augusta Street and William Street, north of Chicago Avenue, as well as parts of Thatcher

Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue on the south end of the Village. ADA curb ramps on these intersections will also be improved where needed as part of this program. The annual sidewalk replacement program, which should address more than 400 sidewalk squares across the Village, will begin later this summer.

In addition, the Invest in Cook grant program has provided the Village with $100,000 to replace an additional 35 curb ramps with ADA warning pads.

The Village continues to work with the Village of Elmwood Park on a joint project to beautify the North Avenue corridor. The project is currently in the planning phase and is expected to include additional landscaping and an improved pedestrian experience, as well as additional drainage to prevent water pooling and flooding. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has set aside $21M to assist the Village in funding this project. The Phase 1 agreement is waiting with State for approval to move forward with the engineering portion of this project.

The Village is also working to identify all lead service lines within River Forest as part of a commitment to meet the requirements of the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. Village Staff members are currently gathering information and taking all steps necessary to identify these lines throughout the community. To submit information regarding your water service line, please

visit vrf.us/leadsurvey. If you are considering water service replacement work on your home, please visit vrf.us to learn more about our cost share program or call 708-366-8500 for additional information or for any questions.

GET CONNECTED WITH THE VILLAGE! The Village invites community members to follow its Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor pages to continue to learn about Village updates and information, news around town and upcoming events.

You can also sign up to receive monthly and weekly e-newsletters by visiting vrf.us and clicking on “get news and alerts”.

Village President Adduci hosted her first “Meet with the Village President” breakfast at the River Forest Community Center in late May to create stronger connections with community members. It was a great success. Not only does she enjoy speaking with residents in an informal setting, but also appreciates the feedback shared by those who were able to attend this first event. Village President Adduci looks forward to continuing this quarterly event, with the next event to be held on Saturday, August 31 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Depot at Keystone Park. Keep an eye on Village e-newsletters for additional details on this and future meetings with the Village President!

If you haven’t signed up for the Village’s e-newsletter, please visit www.vrf.us to get connected.

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Help Shape Public Policy Volunteer for a Village of Oak Park Advisory Board, Commission or Committee • Aging in Communities Commission

• Civic Information Systems Commission

• Board of Health

• Community Design Commission

• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners • Building Codes Advisory Commission • Citizen Involvement Commission • Citizens Police Oversight Committee

• Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee • Community Relations Commission

• Farmers’ Market Commission • Historic Preservation Commission • Housing Programs Advisory Committee •Liquor Control Review Board • Plan Commission

• Disability Access Commission

• Transportation Commission

• Environment & Energy Commission

• Zoning Board of Appeals

Applications are accepted year round. All commissioners must be residents of Oak Park at the time of their appointment and for the full duration of their term. Unless noted, volunteers serve a three-year term, with opportunity for reappointment.

Visit www.oak-park.us/volunteer to sign up!

Contact the Village Clerk at clerk@oak-park.us for more information.

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Oak Park Police Chief Shatonya Johnson, Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman, Oak Park Postmaster Kenya Thomas and River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci at Oak Park Village Hall on March 14, 2024.

Hotlines Village of Oak Park Village Hall: (708) 358-5672 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 a.m. -6 a.m. except when allowed by permit or pass. Residents are allotted up to 10 overnight parking passes per month for each license plate.

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

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

See the parking information numbers listed above for the Village of Oak Park.

River Forest prohibits parking from 2 a.m. 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.

See the overnight parking number listed above for the village of River Forest.

Oak Park Government Village Hall 123 Madison St. Oak Park (708) 358-5672 TTY: (708) 383-6400 (711) oak-park.us Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Village Board board@oak-park.us oak-park.us Board meetings are typically held the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7:30 p.m. Dates and times of special meetings can vary and may change.

Mayor (Village President) Vicki Scaman Trustees ■ Chibuike Enyia ■ Ravi Parakkat ■ Susan Buchanan ■ Lucia Robinson ■ Brian Straw ■ Cory Wesley Village Clerk Christina Waters

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GOVERNMENT Administration Village Manager: Kevin Jackson Deputy Village Manager: Ahmad Zayyad and Lisa Shelley Chief Financial Officer: Donna Gayden (interim) Communications Director: Dan Yopchick Development Services Director: Emily Egan Development Services Deputy Director: Brandon Crawford Fire Chief: Ronald Kobyleski Police Chief: Shatonya Johnson Public Works Director: Rob Sproule

Information Technology Director: Alvin Nepomuceno Village Attorney: Paul Stephanides

Citizen Boards, Committees and Commissions Oak Park has 20 citizen volunteer boards and commissions assisting and advising the village board.

Visit Oak.park.us for more information or to volunteer.

Fire Department 100 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park (708) 358-5600 To report a fire: 911 Fire Department Station #2 212 Augusta St., Oak Park To report a fire: 911

This year we are sharing our Building and our Steinways with the Community This summer join us for: • Our Wednesday Wisdom Series • Our Raining Pianos programs • The Billy Wilder Film Noir Series In the fall and winter enjoy: The Monday Enrichment Programs Wednesday Wisdom • Free Readers Ensemble Voting • Honoring Scholarship Winners

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Daniel Lakemacher, who said he is United States Navy veteran, spoke during non-agenda public comment in support of an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire resolution at the April 30, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting.

Police Department Village Hall 123 Madison St. Oak Park (708) 386-3800

Emergencies: 911 Crimes Tips: (708) 434-1636 (anonymous)

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GOVERNMENT Parking Department (708) 358-7275 Daytime pass: (708) 358-7275 Overnight pass: (708) 716 0716 Extended pass: (708) 358-7275

Police Substations/ Community Policing Zones Zone 1: North/Austin/ Ridgeland/Chicago; Officer Eric Locke, (224)-301-1608 Zone 2: North/Ridgeland/ Chicago/Harlem; Officer Christine Simkus, (224)-301-1132 Zone 3: Chicago/Austin/ Metra tracks/Harlem; Officer Raphael Murphy, (708)- 305-9779 Zone 4: Austin/Metra tracks/ Oak Park/Madison; Officer Derrick Verge II, (708)-613-1554 Zone 5: Metra tracks/Oak Park/Harlem; Officer Michael Murphy, (224)-330-0004 Zone 6: Madison/Oak Park/

Austin; Officer Derrick Verge II, (708)-613-1554 Zone 7: Eisenhower/ Roosevelt/East/Austin; Officer John Rumoro, (708)-305-9782 Zone 8: Eisenhower/ Roosevelt/Harlem/East; Officer John Rumoro, (708) 305-9782

River Forest Government Village Hall Police Department 400 Park Ave., River Forest 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

TODD BANNOR

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GOVERNMENT Room of Village Hall.

President Catherine Adduci Trustees ■ Erika Bachner ■ Kathleen “Katie” Brennan ■ Lisa Gillis ■ Ken Johnson ■ Robert “Bob” 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: Mike Reynolds, interim Director Brian Skoczek, Superintendent

Boards and Commissions ■ Board of Fire and Police

Commissioners

■ Development Review

Board

■ Economic Development

Commission ■ Finance and Administration Committee ■ Fire Pension Board ■ Historic Preservation Commission ■ Local Ethics Commission

Plan Commission ■ Sustainability Commission ■ Traffic and Safety Commission ■ Zoning Board of Appeals ■ Age Friendly Advisory Ad Hoc Committee ■ Deer Management Ad Hoc Committee ■ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Advisory Group Citizens are encouraged to volunteer to serve on a board or commission.

Postal Services Oak Park Main Post Office 901 Lake St., Oak Park Preferred: (800) 275-8777

Branch: (708) 848-2440 Hearing impaired TTY: (877) 889-2457 Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun. Closed

Oak Park South Branch Post Office 1116 Garfield St. Oak Park Preferred: (800) 275-8777 Branch: (708) 848-6561 Hearing impaired TTY: (877) 889-2457 Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- noon, Sun. Closed River Forest Branch Post Office 401 William St. River Forest Preferred: (800) 275-8777 Branch: (708) 366-0977

Senate President

Assistant Majority Leader

Don Harmon

Camille Lilly

6941 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2002 309 G State Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-2728 www.donharmon.org harmon@senatedem.illinois.gov

6937 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 473-7300

Senate President Don Harmon & Assistant Majority Leader Camille Lilly

200-8S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-6400 staterepcamilleylilly@gmail.com

Your Team In Springfield!

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GOVERNMENT Hearing impaired TTY: (877) 889-2457 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - noon, Sun. Closed

Township Government Oak Park Township 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 383-8005 oakparktownship.org Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Park Township provides government assistance through social services that help improve the well-being 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: Evan Michel 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 ■ Dr. Margaret Trybus

River Forest Township 8020 W Madison St. River Forest Main line: (708) 366-2029 Assessor: (708) 366-2787 RiverForestTownship.org River Forest Township enhances the health and well-being of residents through the funding and delivery of human and assessor services…providing a sense of caring, connection and community.

For older adults, we offer meals, transportation, care management, information/ referral, as well as support programs and educational events. We contract with local agencies to provide educational, mentoring, recreational, and financial assistance programs to support our youth and their families. We support residents with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, and substance use issues through the local agencies we fund. We also offer notary services, voter registration, property tax help, financial assistance and more.

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(708) 366-2787 Property Tax Inquiries: Pamela Kende, Assessor Kathleen Elliot, Deputy

You are loved more than you know by more powers than you may be aware of. As you find your way more and more into that love, you become the gift that you came into the world to be” — Rev. J. Russell Burck, Ph.D.

(708) 366-2029 Township Supervisor: John Becvar

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GOVERNMENT Clerk (Voting / Notary Inquiries): Margaret Mary Detmer Senior Outreach: Betsy Kelly Mental Health Admin: Sarah Schwarting Trustees: ■ Helene Connolly ■ Deana Herrman ■ Keith Strom ■ Karen Taubman

State Government Governor

TODD BANNOR

Congressman Danny Davis gives a victory speech to supporters on the night of his Democratic Primary win at Westside Community Services in Chicago on March 19, 2024.

J.B. Pritzker (D) 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-6830 or (217) 782-6831 TTY: (888) 261-3336 www2.illinois.gov

Senatorial Districts Oak Park is divided into the 4th and 39th senatorial districts. All of River Forest is in the 4th senatorial district.

4th District Senator Kimberly Lightford (D) District office 4415 Harrison St. Suite 550 Hillside, IL 60162 Phone: (708) 632-4500 Fax: (708) 632-4515 State office 309 H Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: (217) 782-8505

President of the Senate 39th District Senator Don Harmon (D)

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GOVERNMENT District office 6941-B W. North Ave. Oak Park, 60302 Phone: (708) 848-2002 State office 309 G Capitol Building Springfield, 62706 Phone: (217) 782-8176

Representative Districts Oak Park is divided into the 7th, 8th, and 78th state representative districts. All of River Forest is in the 7th representative district.

7th District Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D) District office 10055 W. Roosevelt Rd., Suite E Westchester, 60154 Phone: (708) 450-1000 State office 300 Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: (217) 782-5350

8th District Representative LaShawn Ford (D) District office 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 (773) 750-0866 State office 239-E Stratton Office Bldg.

Springfield, 62706 Phone: (217) 782-5962

78th District Representative Camille Lilly (D) District office 6937 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone:(773) 473-7300 State office 523-A Stratton Office

Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: (217) 782-6400

Federal Government U. S. Representative 7th District Rep. Danny Davis (D) District office 2815 W. Fifth Ave. Chicago, 60612 Phone: (773) 533-7520 Washington office 2159 Rayburn HOB Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5006 davis.house.gov

U. S. Senators Richard Durbin (D) Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892 Chicago, 60604 Phone: (312) 353-4952 State office 525 S. 8th St. Springfield, 62703 Phone: (217) 492-4062 Washington office 711 Hart Senate Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2152 Durbin.senate.gov Tammy Duckworth (D) Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3900 Chicago, 60604 Phone: (312) 886-3506 State office 8 S. Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, 62701 Phone: (217) 528-6124 Washington office 524 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2854 Duckworth.senate.gov

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Unique Oak Park Library lending program offers more than books to borrowers

Nontraditional items from sewing machines to GoPro cameras are available for community use via the “Library of Things”

By STEPHEN SONNEVELD Contributing reporter

W

here, once, a cardholder could only be lent a book to learn about arts and crafts, Oak Park Public Library’s Library of Things makes it possible to actually perform arts and crafts by checking out a sewing kit, a grommet press, a Fiskars paper cutter, a laptop with creative suite software, plus a folding table to place all of the items on.

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Publications from the Public Library Association reveal that the trend to offer communities more than books started in the 2010’s. “[These] collections are often built to meet specific wants and needs,” Barbara Fitzgerald, the library’s Manger of Collections, stated.

Fitzgerald views nontraditional lending as continuing the library’s mission to benefit Oak Park residents, believing the Library of Things “has the potential to build capacity for literacy and education, prepare people for

continuously changing technology, improve patrons’ lives through opportunities to create and learn new skills, and provide equitable access to resources, and prioritizing sustainability.”

The Library of Things, which Fitgerald states Oak Park residents have embraced with “passion and enthusiasm,” are curated into four categories: Do It Yourself (DIY), Entertainment, Outdoors and Technology.

The public can view the options at the Lake Street location, or peruse the

selection online at www.oppl. org/lot. A link even connects to an accompanying section, “Beyond Books,” which offers a bevy of additional diverse items.

Oak Park Library borrowers 18+ must sign a lending agreement in person. All checkouts must also be done in person at the main branch’s service desk.

Common sense would dictate not to return a rented Roku device in the overnight deposit box where an errant copy of War and Peace could flatten it. Nevertheless, cardholders must also agree to return the items to the service desk, after their threeweek, no renewal, checkout.

According to Fitzgerald, the “refurbished and expanded Oak Park Library of Things” debuted in the fall of 2023, thanks to a, “unexpected and generous gift” from the estate of Barbara Ballinger, the long-time Head Librarian, who retired in 1991. “With a portion of that gift, the Collections team purchased several previously requested, non-traditional items. The team then worked to categorize and combine those items with already-available technology.”

Helping expand this innovative program was not Ballinger’s only innovation

during her 33-year career.

In addition to creating the library’s Ernest Hemingway Foundation Archives, the Wednesday Journal previously reported she was “largely responsible for the current SWAN network that allows for the seamless distribution of materials throughout [suburban libraries.]”

Without an electric drill for your latest do it yourself (DIY) project? Perhaps grandma would like to rock out with a karaoke machine at the next family gathering?

Traditionally, residents in need of such items, often for a one-time use, would either have to make expensive purchases, or find a reputable vendor willing to rent them.

In response to community requests to resolve that conundrum, the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library (834 Lake Street) established a nontraditional lending program entitled “the Library of Things.”

While it is not uncommon for university libraries to lend technology, such as cameras to photography students, for instance, the idea of a public library lending out an item, such as a wall socket adapter for overseas travel, shows how far the institution itself has evolved.

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WHO WE ARE For over 50 years, the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township (CMHB) has invested in a continuum of mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability treatment that is responsive to Oak Park’s unique and evolving needs. We provided nearly $1.4M last year to help local organizations and schools offer prevention, early intervention, treatment, and quality-of-life services to Oak Park residents.

CMHB Is Promoting Solutions:

Our Community Is Facing Unprecedented Challenges: Mental Health • Rates of depression in youth doubled following the pandemic.

• Adult depression and anxiety soared four-fold since 2019.

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities • Illinois ranks 46th in the country for funding and support of the estimated 300,000 Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

• Over 15,000 people are on the state list waiting to be approved for I/DD funding.

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9,532

6,700+

Oak Park residents served

units of mental health treatment

1,000+

760

students trained in suicide prevention

nights of residential substance use treatment

90% increase in knowledge

310 residents accessing intellectual or developmental disability services

80%

85%

increase in level of functioning

increase in level of social connectedness

CMHB funding directly increased service capacity

75%

of the of programs it funded

94% of residents surveyed expressed satisfaction with their services

LIBRARIES Oak Park Public Library (Main Library) 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-8200 Garage parking (first two hours free) Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday: 9–6 pm Saturday: 9 am–5 pm Sunday: 12–5 pm

Maze Branch 845 Gunderson Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 386-4751

Street parking Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.– 9 p.m.

Friday: Closed Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday: 12–5 p.m.

Dole Branch (at Dole Center) 255 Augusta St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-9032 Street parking Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday: 12–5 p.m.

Library Trustees The Library Board of Trustees generally meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted on the library calendar.

Open to the public, meetings are typically held in the Main Library’s second-

JAVIER GOVEA

Oak Park Public Library floor Scoville Room and live-streamed via Zoom.

Agendas and links are posted 48 hours before meeting start times on the library website (see below), the library calendar, and library community bulletin boards at all three locations.

■ Virginia Bloom

Vice President, Library Anti-Racism Advisory Team Representative, term ends 2027 trustee.virginiab@oppl.org ■ Madhurima Chakraborty Library Finance Officer, term ends 2025 trustee.madhurimac@oppl.org ■ Susanne Fairfax Library Board Secretary, iGOV Liaison, term ends 2027 trustee.susannef@oppl.org

■ Theodore N. Foss Trustee, PlanIt Green Liaison, term ends 2025 trustee.theodoref@oppl.org ■ Matthew Fruth Library Board President, term ends 2025 trustee.matthewf@oppl.org ■ Maya L. Ganguly Trustee, Friends of the Oak Park Public Library Board Liaison, term ends 2025 trustee.mayag@oppl.org ■ Kristina Rogers Trustee, iGOV Liaison, term ends 2027 trustee.kristinar@oppl.org Interim co-directors ■ Leigh Tarullo ■ Suzy Wulf director@oppl.org

River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Ave. River Forest

(708) 366-5205 riverforestlibrary.org Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays closed; Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays (Sept.-May) 1-5 p.m.

Director Emily Compton-Dzak Trustees Serve four-year terms ■ Cathryn Ruggeri, President ■ Deborah Hill, Vice President ■ James Hopkinson, Treasurer ■ Eleanor Long, Secretary ■ Ann Berens ■ Kosha Baxi Carstens ■ Scott Delano Board meetings are held on the Third Tuesday, every month at 6 p.m., and are open to the public.

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FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS Rosh Hashanah Dinner I Public Menorah Lighting I Purim Dinner I Pesach Seder

SYNAGOGUE SERVICES Shabbat and Holiday Services I Weekly Kiddush I Bar and Bat Mitzvah Classes

ADULT EDUCATION Jewish Learning Institute I Weekly Torah Classes I One-on-One Study

SOCIAL SERVICES Hospital Chaplaincy I Senior Home Visitation I Personal Counseling

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Jewish Enrichment Program I Holiday Hands-On Events

JEWISH WOMEN’S CIRCLE Monthly Discussion Group I Challah Baking I Cooking Series

OAKPARKJEWISH.ORG 708.872.7771 • Info@OakParkJewish.org

MUSEUMS & TOURISM Ernest Hemingway Foundation Birthplace Home 339 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 445-3071 hemingwaybirthplace.com

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio Museum Shop 951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park (312) 994-4000 Flwright.org

Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History Forest Preserve District of Cook County 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest (708) 366-6530 Fpdcc.com

Oak Park-River Forest Museum The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest 129 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 848-6755 oprfmuseum.org

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Pleasant Home in Oak Park

Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-2654 Pleasanthome.org

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

Wonder Works Children’s Museum

875 Lake St., Oak Park (708) 206-6661 Utrf.org

6445 W. North Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-4815 Wonder-works.org

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2024 local real estate snapshot his data represents sales of single-family homes

a month or two. Following that, it might take another

and condo/townhomes in Oak Park and River

month for the home to close. A low Market Time

Forest from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. In

number indicates a strong market that favors sellers.

addition to total homes sold and average sale prices,

Sales Price/Listing Price Ratio indicates the percentage

we’ve also included two stats: Market Time and Sales

of the listing price that a property was sold for. You

Price/Listing Price Ratio that show how rapidly the

might expect this number to be less than 100%, since

current market is moving.

buyers often try to negotiate discounts off the listing

Market Time is the number of days a property is on

price. If the number is 100%, as it is in Oak Park, that

the market from the time it is listed until the day that it

means sellers are getting exactly what they are asking.

closes. In “normal” times, a seller might put their home

Our thanks to the Oak Park Area Association of

on the market and expect it to go under contract within

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Realtors for providing these statistics.

Most Expensive/Least Expensive sales

Detached single-family: Least expensive sale: $170,501 • 1131 S. Ridgeland Ave. October 2023 Most expensive sale: $1,750,000 • 420 N. East Ave. August 2023 Attached: Least expensive sale: $64,575 • 415 Wesley Ave., Unit 1 (1BR, 1BA condo)- June 2023 Most expensive sale: $879,900- 715 South Blvd., Unit 502 (3 BR, 2 BA condo)- new construction, February 2024

Oak Park

Attached homes stats: • Number of sales: 345 • Average market time: 39 days • Median sold price: $195,000 • Average sold price: $248,446 • Total volume of sales: $85,713,927 • Sale price/Listing price: 99 % • Median price increase over same period last year: 2%

Detached/Single-family home stats: • Number of sales: 378 • Average market time: 43 days • Median sold price: $535,500 • Average sold price: $584,068 • Total volume of sales: $220,777,761 • Sale price/Listing price: 100% • Median price increase over same period last year: 8.5%

Most Expensive/Least Expensive sales

Detached single-family: Least expensive sale: $275,000 • 120 Lathrop Ave. - March 2024 Most expensive sale: $2,000,000 • 529 Keystone - June 2023 Attached: Least expensive sale: $76,000 • 7214 Oak Ave., Unit 1 NW (1BR, 1BA condo) - October 2023 Most expensive sale: $652,000 • 7575 Lake St., Unit 2D (2BR, 2BA condo) - June 2023

Attached homes stats: • Number of sales: 71 • Average market time: 52 days • Median sold price: $245,000 • Average sold price: $262,045 • Total volume of sales: $18,605,175 • Sale price/Listing price: 98% • Median price increase over same period last year: 51.5%

River Forest

Detached/Single-family home stats: • Number of sales: 81 • Average market time: 48 days • Median sold price: $830,000 • Average sold price: $907,179 • Total volume of sales: $73,481,499 • Sale price/Listing price: 99 % • Median price increase over same period last year: 27.1%

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Promoting Housing Opportunities

S

ince 1972, The Oak Park

of Oak Park today. This work,

Regional Housing Center

intentional in nature, allowed

(OPRHC), an organization

people of all races to learn about

regarded as a leader for fair housing

fair housing and their opportunities

rights, expansion of housing options,

to live where they choose to live.

and economic opportunity, has

Fast forward to a new century, as

been providing services to residents

we celebrate 53 years of service to

of the Village of Oak Park and the

the community, we are beginning

surrounding West Cook County

to pivot our work to strengthen

communities including Chicago’s

community ties and residential

Austin neighborhood.

relationships while continuing to

For many years, OPRHC spent

help people with their housing

much time creating the residential

needs. We are still here… for you!

integration you see in the Village

Main Office: 1041 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-7150 info@oprhc.org

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City of Chicago Office: West Cook Homeownership Center 5934 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644 773-887-5187 info@westcookhomeownership.org

Athena Williams, Executive Director

A

ustin United Alliance is a property development initiative of The Oak Park Regional Housing Center

(OPRHC). As The Oak Park Regional Housing Center begins to pivot to work to increase housing inventory, we will continue to assist residents with their housing needs. Over the past 17 years as a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, we’ve assisted thousands of BIPOC families on their homeownership journey providing counseling on credit-debt management, financial empowerment services, and home and rental maintenance for healthy, sustainable, and stable housing on the Greater West Side.

Construction begins!

Coming Fall 2025!

The Laramie State Bank Redevelopment Project, 5200-5226 W. Chicago Ave. As we develop more housing, we will continue to keep the community updated about the Austin United Alliance Laramie State Bank Project and others.

For more information, call: 708-848-7150 or send an inquiry to: info@oprhc.org.

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Small-scale gardening in the

‘World’s Largest Village’ W

Elizabeth Short Contributor Reporter

alking in Oak Park, you might notice looming trees, unique houses, and small, pristine lawns. Once in a while, a flourishing front yard garden breaks this pattern.

Gardening is a great way to boost health, grow community, and help to fight climate change from home. While it can seem daunting to start, a number of organizations exist to support new and experienced gardeners in the Oak Park area.

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The Deep Roots Project is an Oak Park-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping community members create edible and native gardens. The organization uses the method of regenerative gardening to nourish plants — a method created by horticulturist Rafaela Crevoshay, who applied principles of restorative agriculture to gardening.

Deep Roots uses 100% compost instead of soil. This method feeds microbes which regenerate in the soil, boosting plant growth and helping plants to pull more

fossil fuels out of the atmosphere. Deep Roots also sells raised plant beds made of cedar, specifically designed to survive Chicago winters.

Estelle Carol, executive director of Deep Roots, started gardening after she became a mother, hoping to use gardening to provide affordable, “pure, wonderful organic food.”

She taught herself to garden through the internet.

At first, the garden “did not (do) so great,” she said. It wasn’t until after she met Crevoshay and began using the method of regenerative gardening that “everything blossomed and bloomed and went out of control.”

Gardening — especially gardening that prioritizes native and edible plants — is “just a better use of the space” than a front lawn, which requires a lot of water and can be expensive, said Carol. Gardening is also great exercise,

can boost mental and emotional health, minimize food costs, and promotes sharing and community, she said.

“You’re doing something that’s good for your health, for your family’s health, and for the planet’s health,” Carol said.

“And it’s fun just to watch the plants grow and flourish.”

For new gardeners, Carol recommends that you “start small.” Raised beds are the easiest way to start in a front yard — balcony gardeners can use fabric grow bags. A mix of native plants will help to attract “beneficial bugs” that eat invasive pests.

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Carol purchases new seedlings from Good Earth Greenhouse in River Forest and immediately repots them in small containers after returning home; it’s important to buy seedlings just after they’ve been delivered while they’re fresh.

Plants in the brassica family (cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, etc.) have to be protected from pests under garden hoops and netting or floating row covers.

“They’re going to be really screwed if they don’t follow this,” Carol clarified.

Tomatoes are often the first thing that new gardeners hope to grow, yet they are one of the most difficult plants to care for effectively. They need to be kept in the house under a grow light until later in the spring. Regular pruning is imperative to growing tomatoes, so beginners might have better luck with cherry tomatoes.

Carol recommends using tomato cages to protect plants from squirrels.

The “Blog” section of the Deep Roots website has helpful resources for beginner and experienced gardeners: deep-roots-project.org/ grow-your-own-food Blog posts to read first: • Grow Your Own Food • Create a Bountiful Food Oasis • Unleash Your Green Thumb • Transformational Gardening Basics Deep Roots also takes volunteers of all ages The Chicago Botanical Garden Plant Information Hotline can help with gardening questions: (847) 8350972, PlantInfo@ChicagoBotanic.Org – Oak Park Area Garden Club – West Cook Wild Ones – Forest Park Community Garden – Austin Garden Collective PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEEP ROOTS PROJECT

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Outdoor dining at Amerikas on May 8, 2024.

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t the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants across Oak Park searched for innovative ways to maintain business despite health restrictions.

For many, that meant expanding their dining areas to outdoor sidewalk seating, sometimes even barricading off parking spaces for tables and chairs.

Patrick O’Brien, chef and owner of Scratch Kitchen and Lounge, said this expanded seating was “critical” at the time of the pandemic.

“Right after COVID when people were still a little freaked out about coming inside and there were masks, the dining room would be empty and the patio would be full,” O’Brien said. “And that was not a shock.”

With sidewalk dining and parking space seating, O’Brien was able to offer over 30 additional seats at a time when many businesses were struggling. He also added a tent, lights, a TV and speakers to his parking space.

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Oak Park was “generous” in allowing restaurants to have this expanded space for free. Now, however, businesses must pay for a parking space dining area, which O’Brien still found to be worth it.

“Last year I had to pay for the parking spots, but I easily flipped the bill,” O’Brien said. “Outdoor dining is certainly important to my business.”

Today, while sidewalk seating isn’t quite as critical as during the pandemic, it remains highly popular, according to Amerikas Restaurant Manager Crystal Escalante.

“Especially in Chicago, we only have a certain amount of time where we have great weather,” Escalante said. “Having wine and nice conversation with your friends, those are some of the things that we get from our customers and they love it. They just love being outside.”

Papaspiros Manager William Rakes said that sidewalk seating can even be an additional form of free

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“It’s very nice because a car normally would park and block our space and people wouldn’t see as much,” Rakes said. “Now, we’re much more visible.

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Rakes also said that a lot of his customers have pets, and even those who don’t will typically always choose to sit outside, weather permitting. So, even as the pandemic comes to a close, outdoor dining is here to stay.

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1940s view of Gilmore’s Department Store, which operated at the southwest corner of Lake and Oak Park for about 60 years.

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In the 1880s, an existing pond on this site was turned by James Scoville into a source of drinking water, supplemented by a number of wells drilled on the property. It supplied central Oak Park’s drinking water until the 1912 arrival of Lake Michigan water from Chicago; Scoville and his firm also built a power plant on the site.

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or the last 125 years, the corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue has been the epicenter of what was in earlier decades usually called “The Avenue,” a shopping district anchored by the large brick mixed-used buildings on the south side of Lake built by the Scoville family. Home to legendary local stores like Gilmore’s and Walker’s, the area has constantly evolved through the decades as these photos show.

While today’s Downtown Oak Park along Lake east of Harlem grew to be the larger business district after the 1920s with the arrival of Chicago department store branches, the Avenue’s Scoville Park increasingly became the community “front lawn” after it became the first public park in 1912 and the locally owned businesses, restaurants, offices, and merchants have created a unique business district that features local flavor and a strong connection to the community’s roots. Now part of the

Classic Circa 1915 view north on Oak Park Avenue toward Lake Street after the street was paved in brick and modern globe streetlights were added.

This 1890s photo shows (left) the 1888 Goelitz Block, designed by architect William Van Keuren. Other brick commercial buildings in the business district were designed by Van Keuren and the fine architecture helped define the area as an upscale commercial hub.

A 1947 view of Oak Park Avenue, looking south from Lake Street.

The late 19th Century commercial buildings, though altered, on the west side of Oak Park Avenue stretching north from the railroad tracks remain in this 1970s photo. They remain there today, housing different businesses but continuing to contribute to the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District.

Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District, the buildings continue to change to meet new needs but are protected from demolition by local historic preservation guidelines. The welcoming scale and interesting streetscape charm many visitors.

Plans by the Village of Oak Park will bring new infrastructure and street furniture in the coming year; these photos show other changes from the 1890s through the 1980s as the area evolved. What is striking is how many buildings remain from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These photos and stories shared by Oak Park River Forest Museum, the community’s place for history and storytelling at the corner of Lake and Lombard next to Stevenson Park.

Open Wednesday-Saturday afternoons 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and mornings by appointment. To find out more about our exhibits, collection, and programs check out oprfmuseum.org or call (708) 848-6755.

Circa 1980 photo, looking north on Oak Park Avenue from the train viaduct, shows the remodeling (left) of the former Gilmore’s building into what is now known as Scoville Square.

Classic businesses Walker’s (right) and Village Inn (left) will be remembered by old-timers.

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ituated on the corner of South Boulevard and South Grove Avenue, the 105-year-old Economy Shop offers shoppers an opportunity to shop sustainably while also curating a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. The shop, which holds three sales a month except in the summer, donates all of its proceeds to seven local charities.

The Economy Shop was founded in

1919 by a group of women who aimed to create a place for donated clothing, home goods and more to find a new home, while simultaneously supporting charities that help Oak Park and its surrounding communities.

“Women obtained the right to vote in 1920,” said Ellen Brooks, Economy Shop director of operations. “So, in 1919, to be established by a group of women was quite an undertaking.”

Today, the Economy Shop donates to the Animal Care League, Beyond

Hunger, Housing Forward, Thrive Counseling Center, The Day Nursery, Infant Welfare Society and the Senior Citizens Center. Each of these organizations receive an equal amount of donations on a monthly basis.

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started an Instagram page to connect with young people.

“Second hand shopping is one easy way you can go green. It’s also a great way to get a one-of-a-kind wardrobe,” Brooks said. “It also seems that in general fashion, the retro look has been coming back.”

The donated items are received and sorted by a team of four staff members and over 100 volunteers, according to Brooks. The shop then offers three sales a month: one sale on a Thursday and two on Saturdays.

Brooks said that many customers are passionate about shopping sustainably, and most are also often

looking for a good bargain.

“We do have a large customer base that is very loyal,” Brooks said. “They come to every single sale and are always on the lookout for something specific.”

Brooks also said that the shop receives a large amount of support from the people of Oak Park, as customers appreciate that their money goes directly back to the community through local nonprofits.

“We see a lot of support from the community,” Brooks said. “We always have.”

For information on the Economy Shop’s sales and donation drop-off times, please refer to their website.

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 ■ Sandy Lentz, Secretary ■ David Wick, Treasurer ■ Chris Wollmuth, 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 between the park district and the citizens of Oak Park. Additional committees include the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and the Active Adult Advisory Committee.

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

Barrie Park and Center 1011 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park (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 lot 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-squarefoot 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

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Euclid Square Park 705 Fillmore St. 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

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N Field Park and Center 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 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

The crowd in Scoville Park viewing the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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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.

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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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.

Longfellow Center and Park 610 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park (708) 725-2000 Baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, playground, splash pad, lighted tennis courts, fullcourt basketball, sand volleyball courts, outdoor ice rink, field house with multipurpose room. Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet

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Mills Park and Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave., Oak Park (708) 383-2654 Features green space, floral displays, and Pleasant Home, a 30-room architectural landmark historic house/ museum. Facilities are available for rent at Pleasant Home.

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Rehm Pool and Park 515 Garfield St., Oak Park (708) 725-2000 The park features an allpurpose 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

PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N 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.

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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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

Playground, baseball/ softball field, multipurpose field, playground, three basketball halfcourts, a field house for programs and rental and a 12,000-square-foot skate park. Named for: Robert Louis Stevenson, author

wooden bridge. Named for: Henry A. Taylor, the first president of the park board.

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

Named for: Wenonah Avenue

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800 W. 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.

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

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he Oak Park Area Arts Council is celebrating 50 years in the community.

Founded in 1974 as the Civic Arts Council of Oak Park, the OPAAC became a not-for-profit in 1976. OPAAC hosts the youth employment program, Off the Wall, Oak Park’s mini-mural program, a fine arts scholarship program and technical assistance workshops. OPAAC also manages public art for the Village of Oak Park.

This summer OPAAC kicks off another sculpture walk with original works of art on display throughout downtown Oak Park’s business district.

Walk 2024 “Peace & Love,” by Jennifer Meyer

“Free as a Cicada” by Shencheng Xu

“Serene,” by Nathan Pierce 72 2024 OAKPARK.COM OAKPARK.COM ANSWER ANSWERBOOK BOOK 72 || 2024

“Saints’ Rest,” by Bethany Cordero

“Jubilation,” by Paul Bowbrowitz

“Shadows Reaching,” by Bill McGrath

“Music is My Muse,” by Paul Bowbrowitz

“Swing Time,” Shencheng Xu

“Blossom,” by Hilde DeBryune

“Bike Flowers,” by Jennifer Meyer

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Join the crowd that’s sober, safe & having fun!

Most Oak Park & River Forest teens choose NOT TO USE Alcohol • Marijuana OR Misuse RX Medications

Oak Park & River Forest Townships

OakParkTownship.org/youth-and-family-services Positive Youth Development (+PYD) supports youth in making healthy choices to lead alcohol and drug-free lives.

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Senior Living in the Oak Park area O

Elizabeth Short Contributing Reporter

ak Park and River Forest are home to a number of senior living facilities providing community to individuals of different needs. For different price ranges, community atmospheres, and assistance and memory care needs, seniors can find accommodation that works for them.

American House Senior Living Community 703 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL (708) 622-9606 American House, opened in 2022, offers private apartments for residents searching for independent and assisted

living options. The community also offers additional assistance for individuals in memory care. The modern building includes a fitness center, a green roof terrace, activity and family rooms, a salon, and a rooftop lounge with city views.

Belmont Village Senior Living 1035 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL (708) 272-1326 Belmont Village, located just next to Rush Oak Park, provides assisted living and memory care to residents. Shortterm respite stays are also available. The community offers social activities and complimentary transportation for personal outings, as well as on-site therapy, memory enrichment programs, a fitness center, and restaurant-style dining. Belmont Village

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supports a range of needs, so they can adapt as residents’ needs change.

The Sheridan at River Forest 800 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL (708) 998-4844 The Sheridan at River Forest offers assisted living, memory care, and shortterm care. Their assisted living services allow residents to live independently with assistance when needed. Residents can build community through social events and outings. The building, runner-up for 2021 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award in Assisted Living, includes a beauty and barber shop, art center, outdoor patio, and balcony terrace.

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Brookdale Senior Living Oak Park

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1111 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL (708) 628-2926 Brookdale Oak Park, located in downtown Oak Park, offers private apartments for individuals seeking independent and assisted senior living. The community hosts a variety of activities, including bingo games, movie nights, fitness classes, and cocktail hours. For residents in assisted living, additional support in activities is available. Brookdale’s most memorable feature is its top-floor restaurant with a full view of the Chicago skyline.

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Oak Park Arms Senior Living Community 408 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL (708) 386-4040 Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community providing independent living. The building, built as an upscale hotel in the 1920s, was converted into a senior living community in the 1970s. Today, Oak Park Arms offers an independent living retirement community, adult day care for seniors, and shortterm stays. Residents build community through a variety of events, including classes offered in the “Academy for Seniors,” fitness classes, intergenerational programs, and a yearly Seniors’ Senior Prom.

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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.

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.

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Open Arms Senior Living Community 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.

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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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MILLS PARK TOWER

1025 PLEASANT PLACE, OAK PARK, IL 60302

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

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

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Our beautiful 6-story building provides quality, affordable, independent housing for seniors. We offer 75 studio and onebedroom apartments. Amenities include an award winning interior landscaped atrium, central meeting room, library, laundry facilities, computer learning center, internet access, electronic key entry system, parking, onsite management, and 24/7 emergency maintenance service. The Oaks is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the 202/Section 8 Program. Monthly rent is based on the resident’s income, with individuals paying approximately 3% of their monthly income toward rent.

For more information please visit our website at www.oakparkha.org. or contact us at 708-386-5812.

114 South Humphrey, Oak Park, Il 60302

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Linette Gary Photography LLC

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Attractions & Entertainment Visit Oak Park

1033 South Blvd., Suite 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.

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.

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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220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 300-9396 oakparkfestival.com Oak Park Festival Theatre is the Midwest?s oldest professional (Actors Equity Association) classical outdoor theater.

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Lake Theatre - Classic Cinemas

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

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

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

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.

Oak Park River Forest Museum

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

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.

Madison Street Theater

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

Art Studio 928, LLC

451 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 371-9526 studio928.net There’s always Time for Art at Studio 928. Studio 928 is on a mission to give everyone the green light to take Time for Art!

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.

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’’

Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago 108 W. Germania Place Chicago, IL 60610 (844) 307-4644 lighthouseartspace.com/ artspace/chicago

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Experiential entertainment multi-plex, large-scale events and exhibitions of all art forms.

Business & Professional Services & Associates

FITZGERALDS & BABYGOLD

Senator Don Harmon

Robert’s Westside

Distinctive Coaching for Business Success

6615 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn , IL 60402 (773) 678-0646 fitzgeraldsnightclub.com FITZGERALDS & BABYGOLD is THE destination for live music, good drinks, and barbecue.

7321 Madison St., Unit 100 Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 689-0486 robertswestside.com Your home for Live Music. A Community Gathering Space

Oak Park Virtual Golf Club

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 127 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 612-9960 oakparkvirtualgolfclub.com/ A members-only golf simulator club located in downtown Oak Park.

Studio 268

268 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 Art Studio

The Pokemon Company International

7525 Lake St., River Forest, IL 60305 (845) 285-0992 pokemon.com/us Has a mission to delight our fans through excellent products and meaningful experiences.

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.

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

Extended Family Ties

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

Heitzman Architects

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

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MEMBER LISTINGS The UPS Store #980 (North Ave)

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

Sara Cohen Consulting

Sevah Consulting

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

Graphic Conservation Company

1000 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 708-445-1382 hoprfchamber.org/list/ Member/saracohen-consulting-1174 Consulting services for nonprofit organizations

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

Chris Guillen Photography

Gutierrez Berrios & Co.

1130 Marengo Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 488-1824 chrisguillencreative.com Primarily on-location family and commercial photography.

Downtown Oak Park

1010 Lake St., Suite 114 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-4145 downtownoakpark.net Merchant Association serving Oak Park’s primary shopping and retail area bounded by Harlem, Lake and Marion.

The UPS Store (Lake St)

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

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

Leora Dowling Public Speaking Coach

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

Insperity

10275 W. Higgin Rd., Suite 800 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 737-3598 insperity.com Full service human resources-services for small to medium sized businesses from 4 to 4000 employees

Studio Integra, Ltd.

1172 S Harvey Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 434-5414 studio-integra.com Licensed architecture firm offering planning, design, and construction administration services for residential and commercial

UpGrade Sales Consulting LLC

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.

ZenBusiness

5511 Parkcrest Drive, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78731 (512) 765-4985 zenbusiness.com/illinois-llc/ ZenBusiness makes it easy to start, run & grow your business.

MACRO Consulting Group, LLC

1005 Des Plaines Ave., 606 Forest Park, IL 60130 (412) 812-9537 mcgroup312.com We are a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned firm providing real-time business solutions to start ups and small businesses

Elephrame

254 Iowa St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Other business services

W4Sight LLC

825 S. Elmwood Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304

(888) 765-2893 w4sight.com/ Founded to strengthen nonprofits and other missionminded organizations by making technology work for them.

Pops Vending Solutions LLC 7627 Lake St., Suite 206 River Forest, IL 60305 Other business services

Recreation Results

Oak Park, IL (708) 620-7448 recreationresults.com/ We provide the tools and momentum to take your organization to the next level.

Talent Acquisition Group, LLC

601 W Jackson Blvd., Unit 408 Chicago, Illinois, IL 60661 (872) 320-7529 talentacquisitiongroup.org We are a boutique professional services organization designed to connect businesses with talented, value-adding employees.

I Got This, LLC

Oak Park, IL 60302 Other business services

Edward Lee Consulting Oak Park, IL 60302 Consulting

CollectiveWorks Consulting

(315) 663-4752 collectiveworksconsulting. com MSMiller Consulting

Solution Leaders Inc. 7625 Lake St., Ste. 206

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MEMBER LISTINGS River Forest, IL 60305 (586) 557-1543 Other business services

Go Blue America LLC

7627 Lake St., Suite 206 River Forest, IL 60305 (833) 728-8900 goblue.jobs/ Facilitate employment opportunities & advancement for justice-impacted citizens and other targeted populations

Community Connections Fund 922 West Washington Blvd.,1014 Chicago, IL 60607 (917) 652-5524 communityconnectionsfund. org/ We help people discover and nurture the power of their authentic selves as they lead and serve their communities.

GEM Fine Art Services LLC 1119 S Lombard Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (617) 997-7682 gemfineartservices.com Fine Art Logistics

Community Services, Government & Nonprofit 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 104 Oak Street Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 345-8422 waybackinn.org Substance abuse treatment facility.

West Cook YMCAs, Inc.

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

Animal Care League

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

Hephzibah Children’s Association

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

L’Arche Chicago

7313 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 660-1600 larchechicago.org

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Community that provides homes for adults with intellectural disabilities.

Visit our website for a full listing of activities, services, classes, parks and facilities

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services

River Forest Park District

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

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 Township

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

Opportunity Knocks

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

Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 725-2000 pdop.org

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 Township

8020 W. Madison 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.

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

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

Focus is strengthening our community through learning and giving

Housing Forward

1851 S. Ninth Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 338-1724 housingforward.org Transitioning people from OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS housing crisis to housing stability through eight integrated program areas.

Oak Park Area Arts Council

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

West Suburban Special Recreation AssociationWSSRA

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

Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery

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

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.

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Oak Park - River Forest Community Foundation

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

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.

Collaboration for Early Childhood

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

Community Support Services

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

Sarah’s Inn

1547 Circle Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 386-3305 htsarahsinn.org Improving the lives of those

affected by domestic violence and breaking the cycle of violence for future generations

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.

Oak Park Education Foundation

260 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-3023 www.opef.org Brings professional experts into K-8th grade classrooms at every D97 school in addition to a robust summer BASE Camp program.

Calvary Memorial Church of Oak Park

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

Thrive Counseling Center

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

Beyond Hunger

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

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.

Styles 4 Kidz, NFP

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

Seven Generations Ahead

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

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.

848 Lake St.,

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MEMBER LISTINGS PING! Providing Instruments for the Next Generation (708) 524-3001 x2995 pingoprf.org Brings true equity to instrumental music in D90, D97, and D200.

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 Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+)

Bite. Bite. Baby! Foodies, rejoice at our Annual Bite Nite event. Save the date: Don’t miss the best bites in town on January 31st, 2025. | Photo Credit: Jamilla Yipp

Junior Achievement of Chicago

651 W. Washington Blvd., Ste. 404 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 715-1300 jachicago.org Financial literacy non profit organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge & skills they need.

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

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.

Arbor West Neighbors

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

Pro Musica Youth Chorus P.O. Box 2082

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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.

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!

PO Box 1460 Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 531-7345 opalga.org OPALGA+ is one of the largest LGBTQ+ membership organizations in Illinois. Our diverse membership is in the near-west suburbs

River Forest Public Library

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

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.

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MEMBER LISTINGS Oak Park and River Forest High School Alumni Association

201 N Scoville Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-3281 oprfhs.org/about/alumni Provides opportunities for alumni to connect with their classmates and the OPRFHS community

Chicago Cultural Performing Arts Media Alliance

1900 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60639 (773) 716-9733 ccpama.org Our strategy is to empower individuals by creating a positive social impact through the fine arts.

Grace Therapy and Wellness Center

105 North Oak Park Ave., 2B Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 423-8447 gracetwc.org/nonprofit Mental health nonprofit providing low-cost individual, couple, and family therapy services

Goines Family Reunion

Oak Park, IL goinesfamilyreunion.website/ Community

HERIF-Healthcare Education, Research and Innovation Foundation 101 Madison St Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 404-3872 herif.org Healthcare education, research and innovation foundation OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Takeout 25

Oak Park, IL takeout25.org/ Driven by our values and mission to enable sustainable local food systems and supply chains-a community-driven approach.

Guided by Comm, LLC Oak Park, IL 60302 Community organization

Smart Love Family Services

1010 Lake St., Suite 500 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 665-8052 smartlovefamily.org Nonprofit mental health agency providing therapy, counseling, therapeutic tutoring, postsecondary counseling

North West Housing Partnership

1701 E Woodfield Rd., Ste 203 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 969-0561 nwhp.net Affordable housing nonprofit and HUD approved housing counseling agency.

Creative Minds Center of the Arts 803 Van Buren St., Oak Park, IL 60304 creativemindslif.org/ Our mission is to uplift our community and change the way we see ourselves via art and expression.

PFLAG Oak Park Area

512 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 https://pflagoakpark.org/ Nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting,

educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Construction, Contractors & Tradesmen 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

Excel Window Tinting, Inc.

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

Phillips Mechanical Heating & Cooling LLC

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

House Of Heat

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

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

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.

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 (708) 516-3400 Institutional, commercial and residential building.

Huber Homes

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

Elite Decorating & Remodeling 146 Gale River Forest, IL 60305 (773) 332-5264 elitebymark.com

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MEMBER LISTINGS We offer expert services to update and upgrade your home. We are a remodeling & painting company.

Windfree Solar

5022 W Foster Chicago, IL 60630 (630) 886-8905 windfree.us A residential and commercial solar installer that has completed many residential projects in the Oak Park area.

Premium Home Inspections

1117 Clinton Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-2186 premiumhome.us/ Single-family, multi-family residential, and commercial inspections.

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

Alexis Nielsen Interiors

1186 S Grove Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 752-2255 halexisnielseninteriors.com Residential interior design and decorating company serving the western suburbs since 2008

Twig Landscape Design (708) 232-8944 twiglandscapes.com/ Designing your outdoors

Renewal by Andersen

14503 Gougar Rd., #800 Lockport, IL 60491 (708) 539-1342 renewalbyandersen.com/window-company/080-chicago-il/ about-us Proud to serve the window replacement and patio door replacement needs of the Chicago area

Suburban Fence

715 Lake St., Suite 308 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 222-9255 suburbanfenceinc.com Provides top-quality wood, vinyl, and steel fences, ensuring durability and style for any property.

ICONN Systems

1110 N Garfield St., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 827-6000 iconnsystems.com/ We design and manufacturing electrical/electronic connectors and cable assemblies

Whole Foods Market

7245 Lake St., River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-1045 wholefoods.com/riverforest Full service meat and seafood departments. Breakfast, lunch and dinner selections available for all your catering needs.

Dining, Food, Beverages & Catering Maya Del Sol

144 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 358-9800

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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

Madison Park Kitchen

7525 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 689-8607 madisonparkkitchen.com/ Bake Shop ... Breakfast & Lunch! Let MP Kitchen host your next Special Event!

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.

Lou Malnati’s

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

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.

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.

The Sugar Beet Food Co-op

812 West Madison 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 Little Gem Cafe

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

Elegant, Romantic and Fun

Kribi Coffee-Arts District 905 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 524-2899 thebuzzcafe.com/ We uplift Oak Park & River Forest with delicious coffee, tasty food, and quirky vibes.

Kinslahger Brewing Company

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

Q-BBQ

124 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 628-3421 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS q-bbq.com/home Fast-casual Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand-winning restaurant that specializes in authentic BBQ

Penny’s Noodle Shop

1130 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 660-1300 pennysnoodleshop.info/ Thai & Asian Restaurant

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.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants

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

Carnival Grocery

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

Rustico

155 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7855 rusticooakpark.com OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

All Hail the Queen! Each year, Drag Queens dazzle Downtown Oak Park at our annual ‘Out’ in the Burbs Pride event! | Photo Credit: Jamilla Yipp Elegant Mediterranean fusion in the heart of Oak Park

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.

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 Www.

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Blackout Baking Co.

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

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.

The Daly Bagel

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

thedalybagel.com East Coast bagels with a Midwest twist

One Lake Brewing

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

Charlie’s Restaurant Forest Park

7427 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-1969 charliesrestaurantfp.wixsite. com/forestpark - breakfast

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MEMBER LISTINGS - lunch - brunch cocktails est.1981

High End Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Kettlestrings Tavern

1103 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 bettyspizzapasta.com/ Pizza and pasta

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.

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

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.

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.

Salerno’s Pizza & Pasta

7128 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-1500 salernospizza.com

Betty’s Pizza & Pasta

Kettlestrings Grove

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

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.

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

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park

726 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (847) 921-4003 chicagowaffles.com/chicago-

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waffles-oak-park/ The right place for every meal of the day. Enjoy your favorite food in a pleasant atmosphere and with warm hospitality.

(708) 552-1461 Wakenbakery.net Coffee shop and bakery with merchandise and packaged cosmetics and goods.

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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 kribicoffee.com/ Kribi Coffee Company is a coffee shop and offers ready to consume espresso/coffee based beverages, pastries and various food

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.

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.

Wakenbakery, Inc.

1010 Lake St., Oak Park , IL 60301

149 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 288-9545 kribicoffee.com Coffee Shop

Amelie Cafe

103 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5077 instagram.com/ameliecafeinc/ Coffee, Bagels and Crepes

Sticks & Cones Oak Park 308 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5241 sticksandconesoakpark.com/ Ice cream, smoothies & bubble tea

Ciro

1046 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Italian restaurant

Vigo Coffee

1100 Lake St., Ste. 100B Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 327-8862 vigo-coffee.com/# Specialty cafe

Great Lakes Mountain Fruits 1901 Spencer St. Marshfield, WI 54449 (715) 323-6254 Specialty food items

Taylor’s Tacos

1512 West Taylor Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 526-3903 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS taylorstacoschicago.com/ Taylor’s Tacos is a catering company + taco shop

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Zemi Coffee Cart LLC

210 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60302 facebook.com/p/ Pretty-PleaseBistro-100091639022813/ Fast food restaurant

809 N Taylor Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (815) 814-1109 zemicoffeecart.com/ Peddle powered, electric assist coffee cart! That means we can get to you where others can’t, offering Puerto Rican coffee.

Taco Mucho

220 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 434-5740 tacomucho.net/ We craft artisanal tacos using time-honored recipes, breathing new life into tradition.

Family Fresh Food & Deli 10 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5694 Convenience Store

Hoja Santa

722 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 665-3848 hojasantaoakpark.com/ A culinary experience deeply rooted in the vibrant flavors of Mexico.

Publican Quality Bread

211 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 736-1981 publicanqualitybread.com/ oak-park/ Bread, pastries, sandwiches, pizza & coffee Passion Eats Soul Food Express 7103 North Avenue OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Pretty Please Bistro

Sugar Fixe Patisserie

119 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 948-7720 Sugarfixe.Com Scratch-baking in Downtown Oak Park since 2011.

Catan Pisco

1009 Lathrop Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130 (562) 400-8481 catanpisco.com Founder of Catan Pisco, Chile’s National Spirit and distilled from grapes.

Piacere Mio

7636 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-4010 piaceremiorestaurant.com/ Sophisticated, traditional, homemade Italian food, signature drinks and specialty wines from Italy

The Coffee Shop Oak Park

163 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 665-3878 thecoffeeshopoakpark.com/ At The Coffee Shop Oak Park, we value high quality coffee and the customer experience.

Ricobene’s On 26th Street 252 W. 26th Street

Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-5555 ricobenespizza.com/ Fast, Fresh, Homemade food!

comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Education & Enrichment

Fenwick High School

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 (708) 383-4815 wonder-works.org 7 permanent exhibits designed to inspire imagination & curiosity for children up to 8 yrs, with additional special programs.

Concordia University Chicago

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

Dominican University 7900 W. Division St., River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-2490 dom.edu Dominican University is a

505 W. Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-0127 fenwickfriars.com Catholic Coed College Preparatory High School

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.

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

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

River Forest School District 90

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

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

OPRF High School Huskie Booster Club

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

Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest

1101 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 433-9817 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest We make math make sense. Increase your child’s math skills, while building confidence in a positive and fun environment.

OVATION ACADEMY for the Performing Arts

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

The Actors Garden

909 S. Lombard Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 369-1055 theactorsgarden.com

The place where theatre and fun grow hand- in-hand.

Classes and camps for youth

The Menta Education Group

44 W. Madison Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 679-5220 menta.com/schools/illinois/ menta-academy-oak-park/ A dynamic, responsive, multistate education organization built on the principle that all students have a right to school

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

The Children’s School

820 Ontario St., 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.

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.

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L’Institut français d’Oak Park

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

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

Stern Glass Works

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

Compass College Advisory

805 Lake St., #102 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 273-5182 compasscollegeadvisory.com/ Education consulting firm. We partner with families to help then find the school of their dreams without overpaying.

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-9853 http://oakparkartleague.org Founded in 1921, the Oak Park Art League is one of the

longest, continually-running non-profit arts organizations in Illinois

Oak Park Friends School - Arts District 902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 686-2030 opfs.org/ Play & educational facility

Slingshot LP

7400 Augusta St., River Forest, IL 60305 (765) 674-9530 slingshotedu.com/ Every single student, every single book, by the first day of class, at an affordable price.

Frick Kids Art

725 Woodbine Oak Park , IL 60302 (630) 215-9789 frickkidsart.com/ Children’s art classes and camps for K-6th graders

Galileo Learning

1515 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (510) 371-6093 galileo-camps.com/ourcamps/locations/oakparkriverforest/ Summer day camp serving the Oak Park and River Forest communities at St. Vincent Ferrer School.

Kiddie Academy of Oak Park

1117 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 628-7401 kiddieacademy.com/academies/oak-park/ An educational daycare in Oak Park, offers age-specific child care programs.

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1037 Marengo Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 829-5307 almacademyworld.org/ Our mission is to spark curiosity & creativity in young children while developing their essential life and academic skills.

KidStrong

1704 N. Harlem Chicago, IL 60657 (708) 475-0092 kidstrong.com/locations/ elmwood-park Science-based kids training program designed to help parents raise strong, confident, high-character kids.

Financial Services 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

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

Forest Park Bank

7348 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 222-2800 forestparkbank.com Community bank providing OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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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.

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 mediumsized businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Byline Bank

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

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

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

Sassetti, LLC

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

Jensen & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 303 E. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575

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MEMBER LISTINGS 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.

Andy Kaczkowski WestPoint Financial Group

300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 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.

Old Second National Bank

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

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.

Byline Bank - River Forest Branch

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

Oak Park Bank - Madison St. Branch 400 Madison Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-0405 bankoakpark.com We offer personal and business banking solutions tailored to the Oak Park and River Forest communities.

Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management

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

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.

Hoyne Savings Bank

810 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 434-4300 hoyne.bank Serving our communities since 1887

7751 Lake Street

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Redwood Crescent Tax Advisors

5 N 8th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153 (312) 880-9321 redwoodcrescent.com We offer a comprehensive range of services, delivered with a level of personalized attention in which we take great pride.

Ruperts Tax Service Oak Park, IL 60302 Tax Preparer

Income Tax & Retirement Solutions Corp.

1010 Lake St., Ste. 200, Office 246 Oak Park, IL 60301 Financial Advisor

Grenke Leasing

1100 Lake St., Suite 120 Oak Park, IL 60301 (224) 651-2676 grenke.us Providing equipment financing solutions to businesses for over 40 years; quickly, simply and with a personal touch.

Mutual of Omaha Advisors

6400 Shafer Court, Suite 175 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 939-6170 MutualofOmaha.com A financial company that provides both insurance and investment services.

Funeral Kopicki Family Funeral Homes 3117 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 (630) 254-6979 kopicki.net

Funeral Home & Cremation

Health & Wellness White Lotus Chiropractic of OP, Ltd. 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.

Little Teeth Big Smiles Children’s Dentistry

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

Trust your child’s dental needs to a specialist!

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.

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! Alot of knowledge to OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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Novick Orthodontics

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

NYE Partners

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

Rush Oak Park Hospital

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

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

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.

Palmgren Acupuncture 115 N Marion St., Ste 8 Oak Park, IL 60301 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

(773) 915-3683 palmgrenacu.com Acupuncture & massage clinic helping people reduce pain, lower stress, and lose weight so they can feel good again.

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.

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

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.

Royal Health Care

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

B-Health

1010 Lake St., Suite 400 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 801-0318 bhealthcares.com Integrated Health Care: Comprehensive Manual Based Physiotherapy, Chiro, and Nutritional Counseling in private 1 on 1 setting

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

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

Romano Orthopaedic Center

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

Body by Alamar

7640 Wilcox St., #2 Forest Park, IL 60130 (773) 885-8894

oprfchamber.org/list/ Member/body-by-alamar-3993 Bodywork Therapist & Integrative Energy Healer, Lisa Kinolau Alamar has 40+ years experience as a health and wellness expert.

Riveredge Hospital

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

RUSH Physical Therapy 605 W. Madison Oak Park, Il 60304 (708) 763-8597 rushpt.com Qualified clinical team provides preventative & rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being.

Consulting Audiology Associates, LLC; The Hearing Place

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

Athletico Physical Therapy

1145 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-2086 athletico.com Athletico assists you in your rehabilitation process. We

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Lake Street Family Physicians

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

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services LLP

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

Centre Physical Therapy, LLC 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

Nutriquity, PLLC

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.

Innovative Vascular -IMIIT

1515 N. HarlemSuite 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

Empower Family Therapy

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Suite #329 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 340-2336 empowerfamilytherapy.com/ Providing therapy support to kids, teens, parents, and families in an effort to build a healthier community.

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.

Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic, PC

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

Moments at Home Respite Care and Home Services, LLC. 7627 W. Lake St., Suite 206 River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 497-0654 momentsathome.org Dedicated to providing

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competent, trustworthy & compassionate home care to you or your loved ones.

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.

Family Medical Care

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.

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

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

Oak Park Dental Studio

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

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.

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.

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.

Hope Psychological Services

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 218 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 317-8873 hopepsychpllc.com/ Practitioners committed to providing effective and helpful treatment to improve emotional and psychological well-being.

Wildflower Center for Emotional Health PLLC

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

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MEMBER LISTINGS MadVitality Acupuncture & Wellness 105 N Oak Park Ave, Suite 4C Oak Park, IL 60301 (260) 232-2063 mad-vitality.com Here to spread mindful movement, inspire wellness, & cultivate a safe, healing community for all.

Dar Counseling, PLLC

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

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.

Oak Street Health

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

Roots Health DPC

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

medications /labs /imaging

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

Ivory Wellness

400 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 724-9255 ivorywellness.com IV Hydration & vitamin infusions. Vitamin Injections, and IV vitamin pushes for optimal health and wellness.

Monarch Psychiatric Services

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

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital-Gottlieb Center for Fitness

701 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 538-5790 loyolamedicine.org/location/ gmh Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital with 247 licensed beds and a Level II Trauma Center.

Rise Health

1041 Chicago Ave., Ste. B Oak Park , IL 60302

Synergy Integrative Health & Wellness

(773) 744-5620 risehealthtcm.com Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Autism Care Therapy (ACT)

1515 N. Harlem Ave., Ste. 430 Oak Park, IL 60302 855-5-AUTISM autismcaretherapy.com Our ultimate goal is to build a high-quality program that focuses on the child first and foremost

Oak Park Lab

6525 North Ave., Unit 107 Oak Park, IL 60302 (847) OAK.PARK oakparklab.com Medical laboratory company

Super Teeth Pediatric Dentistry 1100 Lake St., tSuite 125 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 765-4586 oakparksuperteeth.com Pediatric dental office for children and patients with disabilities.

Prairie Walk Dental

1010 Lake St., Ste. 608 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-6822 prairiewalkdentalofoakpark. com/ General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Julie Naturally

1334 Gunderson Ave., Berwyn , IL 60402 (708) 426-8553 julienaturally.com Health Coach for teens and young adults for better health outcomes and whole self view of mental & physical resilience.

1010 Lake St., 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 808-2940 synergyintegrativehealth.org Virtual telehealth services and specialize in medical weight loss, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, nutritional counseling

Teeth and Things

333 Circle Ave., Forest Park, IL 60707 (708) 771-0330 teethandthings333.com/ A Trusted family-oriented dental practice for comprehensive care.

Home Instead

6901 West North Ave., Suite 1F Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-9814 homeinstead.com/421 Our home care services can help aging adults stay engaged in everyday life with tailor-made support by professional care pros

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.

Krys Rollins, FNP, PLLC

1111 Superior St., Suite 502 Melrose Park, IL 60160 (224) 330-0474 krysrollinsfnp.com Direct pay medical care: I deal directly with the patient, not

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Petite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

7119 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 934-9379 petitesmilespd.com New state of the art pediatric dental practice for kids of all ages. We specialize in removing the fear and anxiety kids have.

Home, Garden & Office Big City Optical

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high-quality dental care

healthy smile on your face.

Higher Ground Wellness Group

Coach Angie Ltd.

Elizabeth Treatman, Speech-Language Pathologist

1053 Lake St., Ste. 3 Oak Park, IL 60301 (888) 487-2987 hgwellnessgroup.org Mission is to provide a safe therapeutic space for all people, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

Sheema Zaim, DMD LTD

7120 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 740-2130 dentistinoakpark.com/ Affordable, compassionate,

1011 Lake St., Suite 218 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 560-4319 Individual & Group Women’s and Nurse Wellness Coaching with Movement and Mindfulness

Dentologie

7201 Lake St., River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 846-6752 dentologie.com/oak-parkriver-forest You’ll find highly trained, state-of-the-art, highest quality dental care that will put a

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(267) 541-9962 treatmanslp.clientsecure.me/ I am an experienced SpeechLanguage Pathologist

Reya At Home

101 Madison St., Ste. 300 Oak Park, IL 60428 reya.net Committed to delivering personalized and seamless healthcare solutions to our patients

Yakonskyy Dental 6611 North Avenue

1100 Lake St., Unit 180 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 766-8306 bigcityoptical.com/ oak-park-on-lake-streeteye-doctors/?utm_ source=OffSite&utm_mediu m=GMBandOtherOffSiteDir ectories Our mission is simple: to deliver customized, convenient eye care that doesn’t sacrifice quality

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

City Home Vacuum 148 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 660-9800

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Gerger & Greco

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

Kelty Lawn Care & Pavers

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

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

Sophia’s Cleaning Service

200 East Ave., APT 1 La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 485-8100 sophiascleaning.com/ Sophia’s Cleaning Service.

Local & Family-Owned for 35 Years. #1-Rated Maid Service in Oak Park, River Forest, & Brookfield

R Titus Designs

143 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 434-5402 rtitusdesigns.com Full Service Interior Design for residential homes OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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.

Completely Radiant Feng Shui

524 S Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 680-2986 I provide BTB Feng Shui consultations.

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.

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving of Brookfield

4320 1st Ave., Unit 108 Lyons, IL 60534 (708) 792-2622 https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/brookfield/ Sustainability focused junk removal, commercial and residential moving and general labor.

Insurance Eleonore Weber - Your Life Security, LLC Insurance Services

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

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.

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.

Adam Doe State Farm

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

Bill Carlton Insurance Agency LLC

840 S Oak Park Ave., Suite 215 Oak Park, IL 60304

(708) 613-5780 sites.google.com/carltonagencyllc.com/carltonagencyllc/home Specializing in restaurant, retail, office and contractor insurance. Call for a free, competitive quote.

Grachan Agency

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

Auto, Home & Commercial 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.

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

JDC Business Solutions 1033 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 354-6234 linkedin.com/in/jason-cox51b89a36/

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MEMBER LISTINGS Small Business Advisor for Aflac voluntary benefits.

HealthMarkets

1400 E. Touhy, Suite 405 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (708) 370-2183 healthmarkets.com/ bschumann Health Insurance advisor for individuals, families, small groups, and Medicare beneficiaries.

Goosehead Insurance Agency - Jon Dadbin

6300 N. River Rd., Suite 500 Rosemont, IL 60018 (312) 680-6242 goosehead.com/agents/il/ rosemont/jon-dadbin/ Helping you find the right home and auto insurance with over 50 carriers to choose from

Andrew Prazich Comparion Insurance

1 N Franklin St., Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60606 (773) 502-9733 comparioninsurance.com/ insurance-agent/illinois/chicago-093a/andrew-prazich Local Insurance Agency for Auto, Home and Life Insurance - Specializing in giving clients choices of carriers.

Solis Insurance and Financial Services Inc

7012 W North Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 (773) 889-0303 agentbryguy.com We provide all State Farm Insurance Products. We are able to assist customers in English, Spanish, and Polish.

Humana

2301 W. 22nd St., Suite 103 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (773) 835-5371 humana.com Medicare Advantage Health Insurance plans, Medicare Supplement plans, Life insurance, individual dental and vision plans.

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.

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.

Pellegrini & Cristiano 6817 W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-3610 pellegrini-cristiano.com

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General practice of law; emphasis on family needs and small business.

Solace Divorce Mediation

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

Lufrano Law, LLC

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

Generation Law, Ltd.

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Suite 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.

Ruggiero Law Group, LLC

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

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.

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.

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

SANDERS LAW GROUP, LLC

2021 Midwest Rd., Suite 100c Oak Brook, IL 60523 (708) 223-8405 hsanderslawllc.com A boutique law firm specializing in business and intellectual property law.

Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, P.C. 1100 Lake St., Suite 275 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 420-8911

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Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C.

120 W Madison St., Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 236-2900 chicagolawyer.com/ We’ve seen it all & tried it all.

We take on the tough cases, not just slam dunks.

O’Brien Estate Law, LLC

1011 Lake St., Ste. 418 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 813-9202 obrienestateplanning.com/ O’Brien Estate Law, LLC aims to be a trusted advisor for your estate planning and small business advising needs.

Anderson Law Group, LLC

544 N Grove Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (512) 826-5598 algip.com Cater to intellectual property needs of companies & individuals including licensing, patents, trademarks, copyrights

ECG Immigration LLC

1011 Lake St., Ste 420 Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 948-3144 ecgimmigration.com Experienced Spanish speaking immigration lawyer

LaRose & Bosco, Ltd 1101 Lake St., Suite 100 Oak Park, IL 60301 (312) 642-4414 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

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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 & suites; meeting and banquet rooms up to 200 people; 2 restaurants.

Personal Care & Consumer Services James Anthony Salon 115 N. Marion St.,

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3100 jamesanthonysalon.com You will be welcomed by a team of professionals dedicated to education and exceeding your expectation.

Full Hair & Nail Salon

Supreme Dry Cleaners 106 S Euclid Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-0646 Dry Cleaner

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

MY SALON Suite of Oak Park

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

Jamilla Yipp Photography

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

Med Aesthetics, Llc

7321 North Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 676-0288 mymedskin.com We specialize in enhanced skin care and cosmetic

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We also offer Ideal Protein Weight Loss program

Estillos Barber Studio Inc.

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

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

All Dry Services of Chicago

1756 N. Kimball Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 (219) 798-4643 myalldry.com/chicago-illinois/ Restoration & Cleanup Services

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.

Haus of Hu Cosmetics 114 N. Marion St., Ste. 102 Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 469-6077 hausofhu.com Skincare products

Beauty Method

1016 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301 (323) 580-4760 beautymethodmdspa.com/ Spa

KB’s Beauty Inc. 6325 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Beauty Supply

Lash Junkie Beauty Bar

715 Lake St., Ste. 705 Oak Park, IL 60301 (847) 769-3805 vagaro.com/us04/lashjunkiebeautybar Eyelash studio

Sugaring NYC

1112 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 348-7302 sugaringnyc.com/locations/ sugaring-nyc-oak-park/ Hair Removal Studio

PS Salon & Spa

703 Madison St., Ste. 117 Oak Park, IL 60302 salonps.com/ Senior Community Salon and Spa Provider

https://comfort-spa-massagespa.business.site/ Massage Therapy

Skin Esteem Esthetics by Cindy 7367 W. North Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (312) 209-8099 skinesteembycindy.glossgenius.com/ I am a licensed esthetician based in River Forest, IL

JG Esthetics

7367 W. North Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (630) 870-9344 jessgriffin.glossgenius.com/ Licensed Esthetician.

Sweet Serenity Spa

6617 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 sweetserenityspaoakpark. com/ Offers you the latest in massage, detoxification, and wellness treatments.

Natalie Walsh Designs

Hot Mess Studio

140 Harrison St., #GE Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 742-4736 nataliewalshdesigns.com/ Reiki master, intuitive healer, guide, artist with additional offerings of meditation, compassionate touch, design, and art

Comfort Spa Asian Massage

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 203 Oak Park, IL 60301 lovesthetics.glossgenius.com/ Services are focused on eyelashes, eyebrows, and skin treatments.

Elite Beauty

6904 Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park, IL 60304 Beauty Studio 114 N. Marion St., Ste. 304 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 357-5677 hotmess-studio.square.site/ Beauty Salon

6417 North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 (224) 435-9832

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Lovesthetics

Alazana Beauty 169 N. Marion St.,

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 314-5033 vagaro.com/us04/alazanabeauty Color corrections, balayages, blondes, & extensions

Serene Nail Suite

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 308 Oak Park, IL 60301 mysalonsuite.com/members/ nicole-lopez/ Manicures & Pedicures

Norvell’s Photography 807 N. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 497-5546 norvelltolbertphotography. com/home Chicagoland Headshot and Event Photography

Epitome by Shani

17 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 446-9217 epitomebyshani.com/ Epitome By Shani Med Spa simplifies your life by offering top-quality services tailored to your needs.

R&R Brow Boutique

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 102 Oak Park, IL 60301 randrbrowboutique.square. site/ Brow Specialists

Spa In Your Space Mobile Spa, Inc.

Oak Park, IL 60304 (800) 735-0903 spainyourspace.com/ Bringing Unique Spa Experiences To Your Location

Grace O’Neill

1041 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS (708) 218-0869 Stretch Pro’s Grace O’Neill provides facilitated stretching that can increase your range of motion and improve flexibility.

Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-5550 bhhschicago.com Buying or selling, we are your local real estate experts.

Queen’s Touch LLC

1037 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 697-5900 oakpark.bairdwarner.com Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest is the number one real estate office in the area in both volume and units.

1515 N Harlem Ave.,Ste 205-8 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 846-6722 iamqueenstouch.net Enterprise blending skincare and hair braiding services dedicated to enhancing natural beauty and selfconfidence.

Bad Apple Waxing

114 N. Marion St., Ste. 305 Oak Park, IL 60301 (630) 474-4498 vagaro.com/badapplewaxing Offers waxing services from head to toe.

Art Spirit Messiah

132 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Tattoo artist

Pets & Veterinary PetVets Animal Hospital 342 W Harrison 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 Mgmt Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago 101 N. Oak Park Ave., OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

Baird & Warner, Inc.

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.

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

Jack Carpenter Realtors

200 South Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-7100

jackcarpenter.com Real Estate/ Appraisals

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M&M Property Management, Inc.

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

Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS

1049 Lake St., Suite 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 386-0150 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 hoakparkcityapts.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.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Live in Oak Park 1041 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7150

Prairie Title

6821 W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-7900 prairietitle.com Real Estate Title & Escrow Services

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.

OakParkApartments. com

35 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (833) 896-9936 oakparkapartments.com Oak Park’s largest provider of apartment rentals

B.A. Feller Company

113 South Marion St., #1 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-4600 bafellercompany.com Quality apartment brokerage and management services

The Emerson

1135 Westgate St., Oak Park, IL 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

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MEMBER LISTINGS Albion Oak Park

1000 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 566-9004 albionoakpark.com Residential apartments coming in late 2019

Eleven33 Apartments

1133 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 377-6920 eleven33apartments.com Oak Park’s newest luxury rentals

Property Guidance Inspection

805 Lake St., #274 Oak Park, IL 60301 (773) 469-3390 propertyguidance.net We provide property inspection and radon testing services in Chicago and nearby suburbs. Full time inspector since 2012.

The Community Builders, Inc./The 801

801 Van Buren St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 613-7236 the801oakpark.com We are a leading nonprofit real estate developer that owns or manages more than 11,000 quality apartments.

CrossFunction Flexible Workspace

1033 South Blvd., The Boulevard Arcade Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7188 crossfunction.com CrossFunction at The Boulevard Arcade, a modern, shared workspace set in a storied landmark.

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

Porter

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.

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.

Fulton Grace

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

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.

Vivian Juan Malli at The Federal Savings Bank 4120 W Diversey Ave, Ste C501, Chicago, IL 60639

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(312) 738-6077 thefederalsavingsbank.com/bankers/ vivian-juan-malli/?utm_ medium=email&utm_ campaign=email_signature Need a mortgage preapproval? Home renovation loan? FHA, VA, USDA, Down Payment Assistance. Home loans for the Self-Employed

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

Amare GroupHomeSmart

1003 W. Main St Charles, IL 60174 (773) 766-0954 Real Estate Group specializes in residential real estate (New Construction)

Rental Equipment, Moving & Storage AA Rental Center

30 N. Ninth Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343-8110 aarentalcenter.net Rental tools, equipment and party goods for work and play

Affordable Backyard Tents

1101 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (630) 742-2407 affordablebackyardtents.com

Party tents, tables, chairs, heaters, bars, linens, dance floors and more; handling all your party needs.

Kolovitz Movers

P.O. Box 1183 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-5567 kolovitzmovers.com Local household and office mover; Member BBB and Illinois Movers and Warehousemans Assn.

Pack-Men Movers Inc

37 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 358-8284 pack-menmovers.com We specialize in residential and commercial moves.

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!

Senior Services The Altenheim

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

Belmont Village Oak Park

1035 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-7200 oakpark.belmontvillage.com OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS We are a leading Assisted Living and Memory Care provider, with an awardwinning program for Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Celebrating Seniors Coalition

130 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.

Brookdale Oak Park

1111 Ontario St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-1111 hbrookdaleliving.com Senior Living facility located in vibrant downtown Oak Park within two blocks of shops, restaurants, and the theater

Oak Park Arms

408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-4040 oakparkarms.com Oak Park Arms Senior Living is a rental retirement community that provides senior housing in the form of independent living.

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

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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.

American House Oak Park 703 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302

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(708) 622-9223 americanhouse.com/oak-park A premier senior living community, American House Oak Park, offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Sage Lifestyle Concierge LLC

(773) 496-4356 sagelifestyleconcierge.com Sage Lifestyle Concierge LLC is a non-medical services to assist aging-adults who have active lifestyle

Amada Senior Care NorthShore

5550 W Touhy Ave., Suite 300 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 324-9450 amadanorthshore.com We are a private caregiving and nursing agency that provides assistance to seniors wherever they reside.

Shopping & Retail Oak Park Jewelers, Inc. 101 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-9695 oakparkjewelers.com

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Ten Thousand Villages

121 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4572 villagesoakpark.com/ Shop for fair trade personal accessories, home décor, gift & food items handcrafted from artisans in developing countries.

Westgate Flowers and Plant Shop

carefulpeach.com Lifestyle and gift store featuring beautiful products made in Europe, primarily France. We feature wine, food, home decor

Alioto’s Gift Shop

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

JAYNE

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.

122 N Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 613-5858 jayneboutique.com/ An ageless adventure of shoes, clothing, jewelry, accessories and home goods.

Garland Flowers

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

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.

Animal Care League’s 2nd Chance Shop

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

CarefulPeach Boutique 1024 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3066

Good Earth Greenhouse & Cafe

Italian-centric wine boutique wine shop specializing in indigenous grapes at all price points.

Offers more than 100 gummies & bulk candies, novelty treats, & local/globally produced sweets.

Personalization House

Civinte Candle Bar

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.

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.

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!

Play it Again Sports Forest Park

133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4230 holiveandwell.com Specialty food store, featuring gourmet olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and related products.

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.

Anfora Wine Merchants

Candycopia

Olive & Well

128 S Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 613-5388 anforawinemerchants.com/

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717 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 434-5251 candycopia.com

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.

Purple Sun Arts LLC

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

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.

LuckyPrints

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

Luv 2 Smoke

6317 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Smoke shop

Selleria Veneta

139 N Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

MEMBER LISTINGS (708) 948-7429 SelleriaVeneta.com Retail Italian luxury apparel and accessories

clothing, hats, bags, & other accessories that reflect & express African and AfricanAmerican pride

Arezzo Jewelers

Fat Cat Art Gallery

7544 W. North Ave., Suite 1 Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (708) 716-3626 arezzojewelers.com Full Service Fine Jeweler that offers a wide selection of 14k and 18k Italian gold jewelry.

Loose diamonds, engagement rings

BTB Kicks

250-1/2 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

Sneaker Restoration and Customization/Fifty First St.,

140 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 fiftyfirststreet.com Fifty First Street is a shop and studio for people interested in fostering a creative lifestyle

Rework

7540 W Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, IL 60130 (312) 239-6587 rework-furniture.com Full service office furniture dealership, design services, and installation. We hit your office space vision AND budget.

KB’s Retail

7101 North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Retail Store

2 Sistah’s Afrocentric Boutique 262 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Celebrates culture, with OPRFCHAMBER.ORG

19 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (773) 531-6503 Art Gallery

G & G Home

327 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60304 (312) 724-6605 gandghome.com/ Handmade candle products

Sports, Fitness, Recreation & Travel CorePower Yoga

855 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (833) 448-2561 corepoweryoga.com/yogastudios/il/chicago/oak-parkriver-forest CorePower Yoga offers hot yoga classes, accessible to all skill levels.

Fitness Formula Clubs

1114 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-1114 ffc.com/club-locations/oakpark/ FFC owns and operates upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports, fitness, and spa centers in the Chicago area.

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

Sweat It Off Fitness

803 N. Harlem Ave., OakPark, IL 60302 (773) 908-8005 clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ home?studioid=187366 Independently-owned fitness studio focused on spinning for results.

Total Charter Bus Chicago

10 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 766-2242 totalcharterbus.com/chicagocharter-bus We provide group transportation services to traveling groups of all sizes.

National Charter Bus Chicago

3550 W Peterson Ave., Suite 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.

YogaSix Oak Park

(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.

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.

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.

Orangetheory Downtown Oak Park

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

Analog Yoga

400 Ashland Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 (646) 717-2294 analogyoga.com/ Yoga Studio

1006 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301

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MEMBER LISTINGS Technology 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.

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.

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.

Krimson Security

960 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304 (331) 251-6142 krimsonsecurity.com/ LiveScan Fingerprint Vendor, a Security Contractor and Private Detective Agency

Infinite Dynamics Solutions LLC

1440 W. Taylor St., #1374 Chicago, IL 60607 (347) 661-4083 infinitedynamicssolutions. com/#:~:text=At%20

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At Infinite Dynamics Solutions, we provide professional IT support and consulting services

SpotOn

500 West Madison St., Chicago, IL 60661 (773) 677-7634 spoton.com We work with you to build software and payment technology tailored to the way you do business

Transportation & Auto 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

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

Chicago Charter Bus Company

8913 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 (312) 667-0906 chicagobuschartercompany. com/

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One of the leading group transportation companies in IL. We cater to groups of all sizes for any occasion & destination.

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.

Towne Park, LLC - Valet Service 3 Erie St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Valet parking service

AAMCO of Oak Park

311 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 577-5402 oakparkaamco.com We are an automotive repair facility specializing in transmissions and general repairs.

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

Custom Classic Auto Sound & Accessories Oak Park, IL Car audio systems

Stevenson Automotive 311 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Auto repair & service

AREA TOWING INC

1401 N. First Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 345-4665 melroseparklocaltowcompany.com/ Area towing inc.Offers exemplary towing services to all counties and municipalities for over 30 years

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