2017-2018 Forest Park Community Guide

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Your Breasts Are Three-Dimensional.

Shouldn’t Your Mammogram Be? 3-D mammography now at Rush Oak Park Hospital

With digital breast tomosynthesis technology, also known as 3-D mammography, images are taken from 25 different angles and are assembled into 3-D images. These 3-D images are reviewed by a radiologist, allowing them to see subtle differences between healthy and abnormal breast tissue.

Several studies have found that using three-dimensional imaging, as compared to traditional two-dimensional mammograms, may be more effective in detecting breast cancer earlier, especially in women with dense breasts.

It also reduces the chance of being called back for additional testing.

To schedule an appointment for a 3-D mammogram, call (708) 660-MAMO (6266).

520 S. Maple Ave. | Oak Park, IL 60304 | roph.org

Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

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The Park District of Forest Park

offers a variety of options for you to enjoy!

• Day Camps • Weekly Classes • Special Events • Tots and Youth Classes • Fitness Programs

• Sports Leagues • Aquatic Center • Educational Workshops • Flea Market and Family Garage Sale

• Campin’ Out • Halloween Activities • Breakfast with Santa • Decorating Contests • Easter Egg Hunt • Dance • Sports & Exercise • Trips and much more!

7501 Harrison Street • Forest Park, IL 60130 • (708) 366-7500 Visit us on the web at www.pdofp.org Forestparkreview.com

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CONTENTS

Publisher Dan Haley Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Business Manager Joyce Minich Contributing Editor Lacey Sikora Media Assistant Megan Dickel Contributing Writers & Designers Tom Holmes, John Rice, Mark Moroney, Andy Mead IT Manager/ Web Developer

Editorial Designers Jacquinete Baldwin, Javier Govea

Advertising Design Manager Andy Mead

Comptroller

Advertising Designers Mark Moroney, Debbie Becker

Credit Manager

Mike Risher

Media Coordinator Kristen Benford

Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes

Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan

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new residents guide

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chamber members

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churches

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community center

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food & drink

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government

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parks & recreation

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schools

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special events

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village map

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Jill Wagner Distribution Coordinator

Display Advertising Sales Marc Stopeck, Joseph Chomiczewski

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Circulation Manager

Advertising Production Manager Philip Soell

Advertising Director Dawn Ferencak

from the chamber

Caleb Thusat

Edward Panschar

Laurie Myers HOW TO REACH US 141 S. Oak Park Avenue,

Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE: 708-366-0600 FAX: 708-524-0447

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

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The Forest Park Chamber Chamber of Commerce of Commerce is...

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• A voice for business with Village government • Wine Walk & Shop •• A forfor business with Village government Avoice Vehicle building business relationships •• Wine Walk & Shop The All-School Picnic sponsor • A Vehicle for building business relationships • An information center for Forest Park • The All-School Picnic sponsor • Forest Park & OPRF Chamber Golf Outing • An information center for Forest Park • A Source for business referrals • Forest Park & OPRF Chamber Golf Outing • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade • A Source for business referrals • Holiday Walk & Live Window Display • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade • PRIDE Award sponsor • Holiday Walk & Live Window Display • Holiday decorations on Madison • PRIDE Award sponsor Casket decorations Races •• Holiday on Madison • Community Guide with member listings • Casket Races Business After Hours •• Community Guide with member listings SidewalkAfter SalesHours •• Business A Chamber •• Sidewalk Saleswebsite that promotes members, Forest Park and Chamber events • A Chamber website that promotes members, • Forest Comprehensive Marketing Campaign Park and Chamber events A Wise Investment •• Comprehensive Marketing Campaign • A Wise Investment 7331 W. Roosevelt Road • Forest Park

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Lower level - Forest Park National Bank & Trust

Forest Park Lower level - Forest Park National Bank & Trust 708.366.2543

708.366.2543 exploreforestpark.com exploreforestpark.com

...working to make Forest Park ...working make Park a better to place toForest live, work, a better place to live, work, shop, dine & play.

shop, dine & play.

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e are pleased to present the new and improved 2017-2018 Forest Park Community Guide. Published annually by the Forest Park Review and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development, this guide contains a wealth of information on just about everything you need to know about Forest Park.

Located just ten miles west of downtown Chicago, Forest Park is a vibrant, active and diverse community with an urban vibe, small-town charm and rich history. The cooperative spirit and civic pride shared between residents, business owners Laurie Kokenes Director and local government gives Forest Park a genuine, time-honored sense of community.

Madison Street’s urban mix of independently owned shops, eateries and service businesses offer something for everyone. You’ll find neighbors greeting one another on the street and friendly shopkeepers who pride themselves on personalized customer service and making your visit to downtown Forest Park a delightful experience. From an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, escape room, women’s boutiques and paint-your-own pottery studio, to spa services, antique shops, gourmet chocolate and cookies with a twist…you’ll find just about anything you need. There are dining options to satisfy every taste bud at local eateries serving everything from Cajun, Italian and authentic Mexican to American fare, Thai and Latin-influenced small plates. Off Madison treasures include world-class ice sculptures, a fabulous steak house serving Forest Park since 1969 and ‘old school’ taverns throughout the village.

Unique events, recreational opportunities and a generous choice of housing options make Forest Park a great place to shop, taste live and play. The Forest Park Aquatic Center is the coolest place to be in the summer. The local library, park district and community center have programs, classes and events for young and old alike. Community events like the best in the burbs St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the holiday walk with live windows, Rib Fest, Wine Walk & Shop and the Casket Races are events are not to be missed.

An abundance of history will interest even the most serious history buff. The Haymarket Martyr’s Monument, Michael Todd’s grave and Showmen’s Rest mark just a few of the historically significant gravesites in Forest Park’s many cemeteries. In 1907 the Forest Park Amusement park was one of the most spectacular in its day. The torpedo plant where thousands of torpedoes were manufactured, the new 16” Softball Hall of Fame, a number of famous movie shoots add to Forest Park’s intriguing history. Check out the historical society for more history at www.forestparkhistory.org.

Accessibility and multiple transportation options make Forest Park the perfect destination for a day, a weekend or a lifetime.

The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & Development is a partnership of local business people, civic leaders and community-minded individuals working together to promote business and a sense of community. The Chamber office is located in the lower level of Forest Park National Bank & Trust at 7331 W. Roosevelt Road.

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CALL TODAY to schedule your child’s appointment!

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Children’s Dentistry 1125 S. Harlem Avenue Forest Park, Illinois 60130

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Chris Everett Owner, Everett Wealth Solutions Chris Everett has fully embraced the community of Forest Park, ever since her family moved here in 1997. She is a board member for the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board and Historical Society. She has put down roots on Monroe Street and established her company, Everett Wealth Solutions on Marengo Avenue.

“I love Forest Park. It’s such a cool community. There’s no pretense here.”

Everett is encouraged by a recent influx of professionals and young families.

She’s also seeing housing values trending up. At her own home, she believes in ‘backyards without borders,” with no Forestparkreview.com

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fence separating the Everetts from the family next door.

As part of their welcoming nature, Chris and her husband, Michael, host PepperFest for their friends and neighbors. It has the flimsiest premise ever.

Nine years ago, they planted too many peppers in their garden and decided to host a party to distribute them.

“Not one pepper lost its life that night,” Everett recalled but it was such a fun get-together, it became an annual tradition.

When Everett was growing up in Chicago, she aspired to become a doctor but made a slight detour to star as a singer in a rock and roll band. Razazz was a jazz-blues band that played gigs five nights a week. Everett later left the stage, when she was offered a job in the financial services sector. She has now

been in the field for 30 years.

Everett doesn’t just focus on her client’s bottom line, she has a holistic approach to financial planning. This can include using her skills as a family coach to promote inner healing. When it comes to finances, “We see what’s working and what’s leaking. We find money where they don’t see it.”

After the client has a clear picture of their situation and understand what’s possible, Everett helps them implement a financial plan. “There are ‘aha’s’ at the end of the process.” Her company has three employees and is thriving from word-of-mouth referrals. “I love investing in my clients with coaching and fun events,” like a cruise on Lake Michigan.

She may even give them fresh peppers someday.

— John Rice

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new residents Driver’s License To receive a driver’s license or ID card, you must provide a minimum of three acceptable forms of identification to prove name, date of birth, Illinois residency, Social Security number, and a signature comparison. One of these forms should be a certified birth certificate. The nearest Secretary of State driver licensing facility is located in Melrose Crossing, at the corner of Mannheim Road and North Avenue. Call 312-793-1010 for more information

Important Forest Park Phone Numbers Forest Park Police and Fire departments: emergency: 911 Fire non-emergency: 366-1234 Police non-emergency: 366-2425 Forest Park Elementary School District 91: 366-5700 Forest Park Public Library: 366-7171 Historical Society of Forest Park: 232-3747 Howard Mohr Community Center: 771-7737 Proviso Township High School District 209: 338-5900 Proviso East High School: 344-7006 Proviso Math and Science Academy: 338-4100 Village of Forest Park: 366-2323 Park District of Forest Park and Forest Park Aquatic Center: 366-7500 or 488-0664 for the pool during the summer

School Registration Students should be registered at the public schools prior to the first day of class, preferably during the dates assigned each year for each of the neighborhood schools. Proof

File DARTH VADER FIGHTS A JEDI DURING A RE-ENACTMENT OF STAR WARS DURING FLIP-CON AT THE

FOREST PARK LIBRARY ON JANUARY 14.

of residency — including tax bills, mortgage statements or leases, as well as driver’s license, insurance papers or utility bills — is required.

All new registrants must provide birth certificates. For complete information, call the District 91 administrative office at 366-5700.

Library Cards Forest Park Public Library cards are available at no charge to residents with proof of address. Call 366-7171.

Newspapers Forest Park Review (weekly)

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141 Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 366-0600 forestparkreview.com The Post (bimonthly) 7442 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 334-6322

Parking Permits On-street parking is prohibited in the village of Forest Park from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. Permits are available for $25 per month for night-only parking, and $40 per month for 24hour parking. There are several lots throughout the village and spots

are first-come, first-served. Permits may be obtained through village hall. For more information call 366-2323. Residents with overnight guests must call in plates to 3667272 to avoid being ticketed.

Post Office Forest Park Post Office 417 Desplaines Ave. 366-5790

State and Local Phone Numbers Attorney General Consumer Protection Bureau 800-386-5438 Forestparkreview.com

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Better Business Bureau 312-832-0500 Chicago Bulk Mail Center 583-4294 Cook County Clerk’s Office 865-6010 Cook County Department of Public Health 492-2000

Cook County Sheriff’s’ Police 865-4700 Vital Records (Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates) 312-603-6623 Illinois 2-1-1 Free and confidential way to find out about important health and human services programs in your community. Call 2-1-1 for information about health care, help paying rent and utility bills, transportation services, job training, mental health and counseling.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Abuse Hotline: 800-2522873 Illinois Department of Employment Security: 800-2445631 Illinois Department of Day Labor Hotline: 877-314-7052 Illinois Department of Public Aid: 800-843-6154 Illinois Department of Revenue 800-732-8866 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: 847-294-4000 Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood: 216-9000 MacNeal Memorial Hospital Berwyn: 783-9100 Medical Fraud and Abuse Forestparkreview.com

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800-252-8903 Oak Park Hospital: 383-9300 Poison Control Center: 800-942-5969 Proviso Township Assessor’s Office: 449-4304 Sarah’s Inn (domestic abuse): 386-4225 Senior Citizens Consumer Complaints: 800-243-5377 Tenant Hotline: 773-292-4980 U.S. Post Office: 800-2758777 U.S. Post Office Complaint Line: 877-876-2455 Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park : 681-3000 West Suburban Health Care Oak Park: 383-6200

Utilities The following utility companies serve Forest Park: ComEd: (800) 334-7661 Comcast: (866) 594-1234 Nicor: (888) 642-6748 AT&T: (800) 244-4444

Vehicle Stickers Vehicle stickers are required on all cars and must be purchased and displayed by April 1 each year. Drivers must present their title or state identification. There is a discount for senior citizens. The fee for a passenger car is $25. A late fee is imposed after April 1.

Voter Registration Residents may register to vote at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave., during regular business hours.

our sustaining members • 2017

The Forest Park Chamber Premier of Commerce is...

Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co.

of Forest Park government • A voice forVillage business with Village Platinum • Wine Walk & Shop McAdam Landscaping • A Vehicle for building business relationships Mohr Oil Company RoyPicnic Stromsponsor Refuse • The All-School Goldfor Forest Park • An information center AvenueOne • Forest Park & Currie OPRF Motors Chamber Golf Outing

• A Source for business referrals Farmington Foods Forest Agency Insurance • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Forest Park Plaza • Holiday Walk & Live Window Display Grand Appliance & TV Hawk Chrysler • PRIDE Award sponsorDodge Jeep Healy’s • Holiday decorationsWestside on Madison Louie’s Grill

• Casket Races Silver • Community Guide with member O’Sullivan’s Public Houselistings

The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor • Business After Hours • Sidewalk Sales Bronze ABC Automotive Electronics • A Chamber website promotes members, Accentsthat

by Fred Forest Park and Blue Chamber Cab events Burke Beverage • Comprehensive Marketing Campaign Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore • A Wise Investment Children’s Dentistry – Dr. Jerry Udelson Famous Liquors 7331 W.Fatduck Roosevelt Road • Forest Park Tavern & Grill Lower level - Forest Park National Bank & Trust Forest Park Review 708.366.2543 Jimmy’s Place Kaganexploreforestpark.com & Gaines Music Co., Inc. Macdaddy Salon McDonald’s – Forest Park ...working to make Forest Park Nadeau’s Ice Sculpture Republic a better placeServices to live, work, Schauer’s Hardware shop, dine & play.

Spotless Carwash US Bank Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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chamber members

File JOHN RICE ADDS TEXTURE TO HIS PAINTING OF AN IRISH SEASIDE SCENE NEXT TO JESSICA JORDAN’S COMPLETED PAINTING AT CREATIVITA.

Accountants/Tax Services DAN BJORNSON CPA 7518 Madison St., Suite F 708-488-1800 danbjornsoncpa.com

Animal Shelter ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE 1011 Garfield St. Oak Park 708-848-8155 animalcareleague.org

Appliances/TVs GRAND APPLIANCE 7440 Madison St. 708-771-4763 grandapplianceandtv.com

Art/Gifts/Accessories GALLERY ETCETERA 7349 Madison St. 708-366-6323 galleryetectera.com Forestparkreview.com

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Artisan Clubs & Classes

Auto Sales/Service

URBAN PIONEER — BUILDERS & SOCIETY 7503 Madison St. 630-926-4139 theurbanpioneergroup.com

CURRIE MOTORS 8401 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-2600 curriechevy.com

Automotive Electronics ABC AUTOMOTIVE & ELECTRONICS 7213 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-488-9600 abcautoelectronics.com

Auto Repair/Body Shop/ Towing ELITE TIRE & AUTO 35 S. Harlem Ave. 708-366-4032

HAWK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 7911 Roosevelt Rd. 708-366-1001 hawkcdj.com VOLVO OF OAK PARK 1140 Garfield St. Oak Park 708-848-8500 volvooakpark.com

Banks

H&R TOWING 805 Hannah Ave. 708-771-6900

FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO. 7348 Madison St. 7331 Roosevelt Rd. 708-222-2800 forestparkbank.com

NOB’S TOWING 1510 Hannah Ave. 708-488-8300

MB FINANCIAL BANK 7727 Lake St. River Forest

708-771-2500 mbfinancial.com US BANK 7525 Madison St. 708-771-1793 usbank.com/locations

Bookstore CENTURIES & SLEUTHS BOOKSTORE 7419 Madison St. 708-771-7243 centuriesandsleuths.com

Boutiques/Shoes/ Accessories CAMILLE ET FAMILLE 7418 Madison St. 708-771-1111 GIRLICIOUS BOUTIQUE 7508 Madison St. 708-366-6931 girliciousboutique.com JAYNE BOUTIQUE 7423 Madison St.

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chamber members 708-366-6300

708-689-8029 facebook.com/twistedcookie

jayneboutique.com

Counceling Services

MADISON STREET SHOES

FIRE ESCAPE COUNSELING SERVICES Rev. Dr. Charles E. Cairo, CAC, CCJS 7645 Jackson Blvd.

312-719-6936 fireescapecounceling.com

7500 Madison St. 708-488-2190 madisonstreetshoes.com TEAM BLONDE JEWELRY & ECO SPA

7442 Madison St. 771-5590

Co-Working Space

teamblonde.com

SUITE SPOTTE 7339 Madison St. 708-501-5001 suitespotte.com

Bowling Alley CIRCLE LANES 7244 Circle Ave. 708-366-2810

Custom Tables/Flooring/ Furnishings from Reclaimed Materials

Business District Services BUSINESS DISTRICT INC. 847-971-8635

Business Organizations BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORP. 3322 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn 708-788-8100 berwyn.net

Car Wash SPOTLESS CAR WASH 7802 Madison St. 7343 Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-2945 spotlessautowash.com

Cemeteries WALDHEIM JEWISH CEMETERY 1400 Desplaines Ave. 708-366-4541

File MIKE KOESHARTANTO OF FOREST PARK TAKES ADVANTAGE OF A NICE DAY TO DO SOME RECORD SHOPPING AT OLD SCHOOL RECORDS IN FOREST PARK.

Chocolates/Candy

Community Garden Club

Dance Instruction/Studios

LA MAISON DE BONBON 7353 Madison St. 708-366-0777 lamaisondebonbon.com

FOREST PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN P.O. Box 1216 Oak Park 708-792-3724 forestparkgrows.org

MAIDEN STREET SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Forest Park 773-354-4837 maidenstreetdancers.com

Churches ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 305 Circle Ave. 708-366-3226 stjohnforestpark.org

Coffee House/Gelato FOREST PERK CAFÉ 7510 Madison St. 708-657-4555

waldheimcemetery.com

Community Center/Senior Center

WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME

HOWARD MOHR COMMUNITY CENTER 7640 Jackson Blvd.

708-771-7737 forestpark.net

& MEMORIAL PARK 7750 Cermak Rd. 708-442-8500

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URBAN PIONEER BUILDERS 7503 Madison St. 847-833-6564 theurbanpioneergroup.com

Contractors/Design Builders FOREST PARK STUCCO INC. 541 Marengo 708-366-3686 forestparkstucco.com MCSHANE-HIBBITTS 513 Elgin Ave. 708-771-0864 mcshanehibbitts.com

Cookies/Sweet Treats/ Ice Cream TWISTED COOKIE 7401 Madison St.

PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIO 7518 Madison St. 708-299-2608 pineappledance.org

Delivery Service AMERICAN COURIER SERVICE 8056 Grand Ave. River Grove 708-456-5800

Dentists/Orthodontists CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY Dr. Jerry Udelson, DDS 1129 S. Harlem Ave. 708-386-5437 little-teeth-big-smiles.com Forestparkreview.com

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chamber members Disability Services/ Independent Living

Distributors/ Manufacturers/Industrial

PROGRESS CENTER

BURKE BEVERAGE 4900 S. Vernon Ave. McCook 708-688-2000 burkebev.com

FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 7521 Madison St. 708-209-1500 progresscil.org

CHICAGO SUBURBAN LUMBER 7459 W. Franklin St. 708-771-8181 chicagosuburbanlumber.com

Disposal Services REPUBLIC SERVICES 5050 W. Lake St. Melrose Park 708-345-7050

FARMINGTON FOODS 7419 Franklin St. 708-771-3600 farmingtonfoods.com

republicservices.com ROY STROM REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE

1201 Greenwood Ave.

WEINSTEIN WHOLESALE MEATS 7501 Industrial Dr. 708-405-5000 weinsteinmeats.com

Maywood 708-344-5000 roystrom.com

BN&F Founded 1919 Berger, Newmark & Fenchel P.C.

a tradition of service & integrity

Diversity Commission FOREST PARK DIVERSITY COMMISSION 517 Des Plaines Ave. 708-366-2323 forestpark.net/dfp/diversitycommission

Escape room ESCAPE FACTOR 7228 Madison St. 708-943-7227 escapefactorchicago.com

Financial Planners BENTRON FINANCIAL GROUP 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2 Oak Park 708-386-3100 bentron.com

COLIN M. ROGERS EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS 7213 Madison St. 708-488-0575 edwardjones.com EVERETT WEALTH SOLUTIONS 407 Marengo Ave. 708-771-7777 everettwealthsolutions.com KINGSVIEW ASSET Management- Joel Foster 111 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago 630-442-1790 WADDELL & REED Eric Van Ness 1111 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook

Your Neighborhood Paint Store Premium Benjamin Moore® Interior Paints Finished for Lasting Results.

Now beautiful can be scrubbable.

Helping our clients grow from small family enterprises to successful large businesses.

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Premium Benjamin Moore® Aura Regal® Select & Natura in Flat, Eggshell, Pearl & Semi-Gloss $5.00 off/Gallon

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FANTASTIC CUT+

FANTASTIC PRICE. IT’S SIMPLE MATH

chamber members 630-861-5042 evanness.wrfa.com

7443 Madison St. 708-771-7761

Funeral Homes

Hair Salon/Nails/Spa Services

WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME & MEMORIAL PARK 7750 W. Cermak Rd. 708-442-8500 woodlawnchicago.com ZIMMERMAN-HARNETT FUNERAL HOME 7319 Madison St. 708-366-2200 zimmermanharnett.com

FANTASTIC SAM’S 7226 Madison St. 708-771-4650 fantasticsams.com

Garden Center/ Community Garden

MACDADDY 7506 Madison St. 708-771-0400 macdaddysalon.com

EMPOWERING GARDENS 7730 Madison St. 708-689-8332 empoweringgardensinc.com

Adult Haircut

16

$

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Kids Haircut

1200

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Includes FS Shampoo Therapy

Not valid with any other offers.

Not valid with any other offers.

FOREST PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN P.O. Box 1216 Oak Park 708-792-3724 forestparkgrows.com MCADAM LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS 2001 Des Plaines Ave. 708-771-2299 mcadamlandscape.com

Government/ Municipality VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK 517 Desplaines Ave. 708-366-2323 forestpark.net

FULL SERVICE HAIR SALON SPECIALIZING IN COLOR, CUTS & STYLES

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BERTUCA SALON & SPA 7406 Madison St. 708-366-8850 bertucasalonandspa.com

Graphic Design/Interior Design YEARBOOK STUDIOS 408 Thomas Ave. 708-366-1920 yearbookstudios.com

Greeting Cards/Gifts SCHAUER’S HALLMARK

TEAM BLONDE JEWELRY & ECO SPA 7442 Madison St. 708-771-5590 teamblonde.com

Hardware SCHAUER DO IT BEST HARDWARE 7449 Madison St. 708-366-1100 schauerhardware.doitbest.com

Heating Oil/Fuel MOHR OIL COMPANY 7340 W. Harrison St. 708-366-2900

Historical Society HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FOREST PARK P.O. Box 311 708-232-3747 forestparkhistory.org

Hospitals RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL 8311 Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-7000 riveredgehospital.com Forestparkreview.com

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POWER GARDENERS: ANA SOLARES, RICHARD BIGGINS, AND DICK SCHMIDT AT EMPOWERING GARDENS.

Empowering Gardens The place to shop for plants and flowers in Forest Park is Empowering Gardens, 7730 Madison. It combines supporting a good cause with purchasing quality products. The garden center is a non-profit organization that provides jobs to adults with disabilities. It opened in April 2016 and is thriving.

“Business has doubled in one year,” said co-founder Rich Biggins. “The village and the people of Forest Park have embraced us.”

Local businesses have also embraced the garden center. Famous Liquors allows customers to use their parking lot, while Yum Thai, Starship Subs and Skrine Chops have fed the six paid employees and two volunteers.

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“We have the most enthusiastic employees on the planet,” Biggins said, “People fall in love with them.”

Biggins’ wife, Maggie, would second that and said she’s seen the workers blossom.

She is a volunteer fund-raiser, who is dedicated to “keeping our gates open and our greens growing.”

Marissa Gott is another volunteer, who has hosted fundraisers and hopes to do some grant-writing for the non-profit. There is a great need for more funds.

“We want to buy the land to start a foundation and build a greenhouse,” Biggins said.

This would allow the garden center to hire more employees and operate year-

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round. In the meantime, Biggins and his cofounder, Ana Solares, are grateful that Art Sundry, owner of Caffe De Luca, donated space for a winter pop-up store on Madison Street.

During the summer, hanging baskets were their most popular item. As autumn approaches, mums will be in demand. They will have horticulture experts teaching free classes. They will also host ladies nights and hold Halloween-themed events for kids. As for their employees, the garden center is finding them part-time jobs at Forest Park businesses. Empowering indeed!

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chamber members Ice Cream Parlor THE BROWN COW Ice Cream Parlor 7347 Madison St. 708-366-7970 browncowicecream.com

Ice Sculptures/Dry Ice NADEAU’S ICE SCULPTURES 7623 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-366-3333 nadeauice.com

Insurance FOREST AGENCY INSURANCE 7310 Madison St. Forest Park 708-383-9000 forestagency.com MCBRIDE INSURANCE AGENCY, LTD. 7421 Madison St. #1 708-366-0001 mcbrideinsurance.com STATE FARM INSURANCE Lenore Koca 7601 Madison St. 708-366-3779 statefarm.com

Internet Solutions 3PLANETS INTERNET SOLUTIONS 1800 Des Plaines Ave. 708-383-6930 www.3planets.com

Jewelry ACCENTS BY FRED 7519 Madison St. 708-366-9850 accentsbyfred.biz

Kitchen & Bath Tile CORNA KITCHEN BATH & TILE 2134 N. Harlem Ave. Elmwood Park 708-453-0036

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ED QUREK ENJOYS A CIGAR DURING A BREAK AT CASA DE PURROS IN FOREST PARK.

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Legal Services

Knitting/Yarn/Classes

LEGALSHIELD Mamadou Diomande 708-308-8781

KNIT NIRVANA 7453 Madison St. 708-771-5232

CAROLE’S 7307 Roosevelt Rd. 708-366-9524 facebook.com/carolesbar

BLISS FASHION LOUNGE 7439 Madison St. 708-689-0399 blissfashionlounge.com

EXIT STRATEGY/BREWING CO. 7700 Madison St. 708-689-8771 exitstrategybrewing.com

MCADAM LANDSCAPE

Liquor Stores

2001 Desplaines Ave.

FAMOUS LIQUORS 7714 Madison St. 708-366-2500

MCGAFFER’S 7737 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-435-4132

knitnirvana.com

Landscaping/Garden Center PROFESSIONALS 708-771-2299 mcadamlandscape.com

Labor Union FOREST PARK FIREFIGHTERS Local 2753 P.O. Box 561 708-366-1234

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Lingerie Boutique

708-366-3887

Lounges/Taverns BLUEBERRY HILL 427 Desplaines Ave. 708-366-8333 DUFFY’S TAVERN 7513 Madison St.

PIONEER TAP 7445 Randolph St. 708-771-4909 facebook.com/pioneer-tapliquors-145255198829392 SHORTSTOP LOUNGE 7425 Madison St. 708-366-1992 Forestparkreview.com

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chamber members SLAINTE IRISH PUB 7505 Madison St. 708-366-4977 slainteirishpubforestpark.com

Marketing/ Communications RUBYROSE STRATEGIES LLC 27 N. Wacker, #428 773-957-8729 rubyrosestrategies.com

Massage ELEMENTS MASSAGE 7239 Madison St. 708-231-1427 elementsmassage.com/forestpark

Military Surplus MILITARY & POLICE SUPPLY 7351 Madison St. 708-366-9711 militaryandpolicesupply.net

Museums WONDER WORKS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 6445 W. North Ave. Oak Park 708-383-4815 wonder-works.org

Musical Instruments/ Instruction/Sales & Repair/Sheet Music BELLA ANGEL MUSIC 7601 Madison St., Suite E 773-745-9100 bellaangelmusic.com KAGAN & GAINES MUSIC CO. INC. 7655 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-2152 kaganandgaines.com THE GASSE SCHOOL OF MUSIC 7641 W. Polk St. 708-488-8117 gasseschoolofmusic.org Forestparkreview.com

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Newspapers/Publications FOREST PARK POST 7442 Madison St. 708-366-8947 forestparkpost.com FOREST PARK REVIEW 141 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-366-0600 forestparkreview.com NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 2111 Division, #1 Melrose Park 708-343-0205 neighborsmagazine.com

Paint PAULSON’S PAINT 7400 Madison St. 708-366-4288 paulsonspaint.com

Painting-Canvas/ Pottery/Parties CREATIVITA 7502 Madison St. 312-343-2149 creativitaforestpark.com

Park District/Aquatic Center PARK DISTRICT OF FOREST PARK FOREST PARK AQUATIC CENTER 7501 W. Harrison St. 708-366-7500 pdofp.org

Accents

Handmade Silver Jewelry, Glass Beads, Art Objects & Greeting Cards

by

Fred Classes & Parties Jewelry Repair Watch Battery Replacement

7519 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130

(708) 366-9850 www.accentsbyfred.com

Singers Wanted

Harlem Maenner-und Damenchor

A German American Chorus since 1890 In Forest Park (then called Harlem) Peter Herdeg, President Larry Foster, Vice President 127th Anniversary Concert & Dinner/Dance Saturday November 4th at River Grove Lodge River Rd. & Fullerton, River Grove

Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m.

Admission: $12 - ample FREE parking for info call (630) 545-1041 • (708) 366-1991

Louie's Grill 7422 W. Madison, Forest Park 708/488-8889

Serving breakfast & lunch 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 5am - 4pm Sunday 6am - 3pm

JUST GOOD FOOD!

Party Venue Rental/Private & Corporate Groups URBAN PIONEER SOCIETY 7503 Madison St. 630-926-4139 theurbanpioneergroup.com

Personal Training CORE STRENGTH PERSONAL TRAINING 7223 Madison St. 224-659-4550 www.cspersonaltraining.com

Made with Pure Ingredients Since 1983

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chamber members JOHN HAYLEY’S UNBREAKABLE FITNESS 7511 Madison St. 773-620-9015 johnhayley.com

Pet Grooming/Boarding PET EMPORIUM 7638 Madison St. 708-708-0430

Plumbing THIESSE PLUMBING 1223 Circle Ave. 708-366-3848

Photography/Video/Web Studio

Photo by Ned Wagner FOREST PARK BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOP 109 JESSE HOSKINS, HENRY WAGNER AND KYLE PITTS PAINT THE STRIPES ON THE AMERICAN FLAG AT REUSE DEPOT IN MAYWOOD.

CHICAGO PRODUCERS, INC. 7505 Madison 312-226-6900 chicagoproducers.com

INC., REALTOR

Serving Chicago Suburban Area

• Residential • Investment • Management

(708) 366-8989 7342 Madison Street Forest Park, Illinois 60130

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chamber members Physicians/Foot Care FOREST FOOT CARE Lori Lipkin, DPM 7503 Madison St. 708-366-3770 forestfootcare.com FOREST PARK EYE CARE Anthony Garreffa, OD 7417 Madison St. 708-366-2020

Printing/Duplicating/ Converting CHICAGO PRODUCERS, INC. 7505 Madison 312-226-6900 chicagoproducers.com FOREST PRINTING CO. 7214 Madison St. 708-366-5100 forestprinting.net

Public Library FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 7555 Jackson Blvd.

708-366-7171 fppl.org

Real Estate/Property MANAGEMENT AVENUEONE 7415 Madison St. 773-622-4663 DAVID KING & ASSOCIATES 1011 Lake St., Suite 313 Oak Park 708-445-0505 dkacre.com

708-514-6616 dgillian.illinoisproperty.com WEICHERT REALTORS NICKEL GROUP 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-848-5550 weichertnickelgroup.com

Recruitment/ Employment for Advertising & Marketing MELINDA HOLM & ASSOCIATES 7630 Madison St. 708-488-9701 melindaholm.com

Rental Center AA RENTAL CENTER 30 N. 9th Ave. Melrose Park 708-343-8110 aarentalcenter.net

Restaurants/Pubs/ Sports Bars AMY’S WINE HOUSE 7235 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-657-4530 amyswinehouse7235.com ANDREA’S RESTAURANT 7427 Roosevelt Rd. 771-1969 CAFFE DE LUCA 7427 Madison St. 366-9200 caffedeluca.com

KELLER WILLIAMS INFINITY ERIN K. ANDERSON 630-946-4598

DOC RYAN’S 7432 Madison St. 708-366-2823 docryans.com

REMAX IN THE VILLAGE DOROTHY GILLIAN 189 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park

EXIT STRATEGY 7700 W. Madison St. 708-689-8771 exitstrategybrewing.com

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Call McAdam today at

(708)771-2299

Quality Service Since 1979 Proud to be part of the community’s history since 1979 • Landscape Maintenance • Design • Installation

• Hardscape/ Brick Pavers • Landscape Lighting • Water Features • Outdoor Kitchens

Call McAdam today at

(708)771-2299

Quality Service Since 1979 www.mc

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Locally hand-crafted soap Team Blonde

Beaded necklace ▼

Strut ▼

Vintage copper insect pin Krenek’s Antiques

Ceramic cat tea rest Todd & Holland Tea Merchants

For Live Asian-style cup w/ tea infuser Todd & Holland Tea Merchants

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Washer & Dryer units Grand Appliance

Fashion clock

ZanteZara black leather casual shoes

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Forest Park Emporium ▼

Madison Street Shoes

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Silver spoon necklace Lies Nana umbrella

Accents by Fred

Camille Et Famille

FP

on the side

Bed Stu Cobbler series purse Jayne

Show your pride: ACCESSORIZE! CCESS

Assortment of books Centuries & Sleuths ▼ Bookstore

Garden gloves ▼

Schauer’s Hardware

Plush bed pillows Jeanine A Guncheon Studio Forestparkreview.com

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chamber members 689-8427 scratchfp.com SHANAHAN’S 7353 Madison St. 366-0775 shanahanscreole.com SKRINE CHOPS 7230 Madison St. 771-7230 skrinechops.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB 7505 Madison St. 708-366-4977 slainteirishpubforestpark.com SMOKEY JOEL’S RED HOTS 810 Beloit Ave. 708-267-1979 STARSHIP RESTAURANT & CATERING 7618 Madison St. 771-3016 starshiprestaurant.com

File TWO FIREFIGHTER LADDERS HOLD A GIANT AMERICAN FLAG AS A GATEWAY TO THE FOREST PARK FIREFIGHTERS 5K IN FOREST PARK.

FATDUCK TAVERN & GRILL 7218 Madison St. 488-1493 fatduckgrill.com

JIMMY’S PLACE 7411 Madison St. 771-7476 jimmysplaceforestpark.com

FRANCESCA’S FIORE 7407 Madison St. 708-771-3063 miafrancesca.com

LOUIE’S GRILL 7422 Madison St. 488-0836

GOLDEN STEER STEAKHOUSE 7635 Roosevelt Rd. 771-7798 goldensteersteakhouse.com

MADISON PARK KITCHEN 7525 Madison St. 689-8607 mp-kitchen.com

HEALY’S WESTSIDE & COCINA LOBOS 7321 Madison St. 366-4277 healyswestside.com

MCDONALD’S 420 Desplaines Ave. 488-0146 mcdonalds.com

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OLD SCHOOL TAVERN & GRILL 201 Desplaines Ave. 771-3663 oldschooltag.com O’SULLIVAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE 7244 Madison St. 366-6667 osullivanspublichouse.net PIONEER TAP 7445 Randolph St. 708-771-4909 facebook.com/Pioneer-TapLiquors-145255198829392 SCRATCH KITCHEN 7445 Madison St.

SUMMER HOUSE/STELLA BARRA 1954 N. Halsted Chicago 773-634-4100 summerhousesm.com

Retirement Communities ALTENHEIM IN THE PARK 7824 Madison St. 366-2206 thealtenheim.com BELMONT VILLAGE 1035 Madison St. Oak Park 708-848-7200 belmontvillage.com OAK PARK ARMS 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 386-4040 oakparkarms.com Forestparkreview.com

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chamber members

Setting new standards of service since 1950.

Products

File FROM LEFT: JESUS CASTELLANOS, LEO SFIKAS, DAVE WAGGE AND LEIGHTON CLEMONS, MANAGERS AT CURRIE MOTORS IN FOREST PARK.

Ride Share LYFT AMBASSADOR 708-582-1321 lyft.com/signup/fp60130

Schools/Academies/ Education FOREST PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 91 424 Desplaines Ave. 366-5700 forestparkschools.org MONTESSORI LANGUAGE ACADEMY 314 Circle Ave. 771-5030 montessorilanguageacademy.com TRITON COLLEGE 2000 Fifth Ave. River Grove 456-0300 triton.edu

Service Clubs/ Organizations FOREST LIONS CLUB 708-771-3177 facebook.com/kalasampathlions Forestparkreview.com

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #1344 446 Hannah Ave. 366-1321 HARLEM MAENNERCHOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S CHORUS 7703 Polk St. 708-366-1991 Tuesday evenings, Eagles Hall Hannah and Jackson KIWANIS CLUB OF FOREST PARK P.O. Box 514 209-1200 kiwanis.org

Shopping Mall FOREST PARK PLAZA 7600 W. Roosevelt Rd. 697-5100 billwinston.org/fpp/

Social/Senior Services CELEBRATING SENIORS COALITION 418 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-386-3100 celebratingseniors.net

We now sell: Bio-Diesel • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel Heating Oil • Motor Oil

Services

• 24-hr. emergency fueling services • Programmed fueling services • Direct fleet/equipment fueling • Temporary above ground, job-site tanks • Direct fueling of construction equipment on job • Emergency generator fueling

Michael H. Mohr

7340 W. Harrison Street • Forest Park, IL 60130

800-315-9510 708-366-2900

or

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chamber members FOREST PARK DIVERSITY COMMISSION 517 Des Plaines Ave. 708-366-2323 forestpark.net

383-2121 bluecab.Us

Tea Merchants

Social Service Agencies HOUSING FORWARD 1851 S. 9th Ave. Maywood 708-338-1724 housingforward.org

Tourism Bureau

Tax & Accounting Services

File AMY BINNS-CALVEY, TOUR GUIDE AND BOARD MEMBER OF THE

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FOREST PARK, TALKS WITH ATTENDEES ON SATURDAY, AUG. 5, DURING A TOUR OF THE HAYMARKET MARTYRS’

MONUMENT AND RADICAL ROW AT FOREST HOME CEMETERY IN FOREST PARK.

TODD & HOLLAND TEA MERCHANTS 7311 Madison St. 800-747-8327 todd-holland.com

H&R BLOCK 7316 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-1400 hrblock.com/tax-offices/#!/en/ office-profile/12845

Taxi Service BLUE CAB 7417 W. Roosevelt Rd.

VISIT OAK PARK 1010 Lake St, Oak Park 524-7800 visitoakpark.com

Warehouse Club COSTCO 2500 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside 708-853-1017

Your Hometown Podiatrist for 32 Years

DR. LORI LIPKIN

Forest Foot Care

CONSERVATIVE MEDICAL & SURGICAL TREATMENT OF:

Your Local Source for Musical Instruments & Accessories We provide:

• LESSONS • RENTALS

• SALES • REPAIRS

for School Band, Orchestras & Pro Musicians LARGE INVENTORY OF VIOLINS! Brands we offer:

• Heel, Arch and Ankle Pain • Skin and Nail Disorders and Infections • Painful Bunions and Hammer Toes • Orthopedic, Geriatric and Pediatric Foot Problems • Diabetic and Vascular Foot Disorders

Board Certified ABPM Most Insurance & Medicare Accepted House Calls Accepted Weekend and Evening Hours Payment Plans Available

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Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment

(708) 771-2152

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Churches

File REV. DAVID STEINHART OF FOREST PARK BAPTIST CHURCH.

1st United Church of Christ of Forest Park

Forest Park Baptist Church

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of Christ

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

1000 Elgin Ave.

133 N. Harlem Ave. 366-5091 forestparkbaptist.com Pastor: Rev. David A. Steinhart

500 Hannah Ave.

305 Circle Ave.

366-2800

366-3226

Pastor: Maurice L. Streeter

stjohnforestpark.org

771-8456 firstunitedchurchofchrist.com Pastor: Dean Kucera

Chicagoland Christian Center 848 N. Ferdinand 708-865-5009 reformationministry.org Pastors: Andrew & Delores Bell Forestparkreview.com

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Living Word Christian Center Office: 7306 W. Madison St. Services: 7600 W. Roosevelt Rd. 697-5000 livingwd.org Pastor: Dr. Bill Winston

facebook.com/mtmoriahbcoc

Pastor: Leonard Payton

St. Bernardine Catholic Church

St. Paul Thai Church

7246 Harrison St.

630-863-8634

366-0839

saintpaulthai.com

stbern.com

Pastor: Pongsak Limthongviratn

Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

7416 Dixon St.

Bilingual Thai-English services.

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Worry-Free Senior Living All Year Long With winter looming in the months ahead, the Scottish Home is glad to offer seniors a quality sheltered care community to meet their needs – no matter what the weather. Not only do we make winter worries a thing of the past for our residents (we’ll even clear off your car when it snows!), but we go above and beyond to create a carefree lifestyle year-round.

At the Scottish Home, we believe it’s time for seniors to enjoy life! We take care of all the details of housekeeping, laundry, meals and more, so you can spend your time embracing the parts of life that matter most. With our worry-free lifestyle, you’re free to nurture relationships, focus on your health or try something new. You’re free to live your retirement years to the fullest!

Join the North Riverside seniors who have already decided to make our community home.

Don’t wait to discover the remarkable lifestyle only available at the Scottish Home.

For more information, call 708-695-6511.

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Community Centers

File KEN WOJCIK JOKES WITH PARTY-GOERS AT THE SENIOR NEW YEARS’S EVE PARTY AT THE HOWARD MOHR COMMUNITY CENTER.

Howard Mohr Community Center 7640 Jackson Blvd.

771-7737 Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays Director: Karen Dylewski The Howard R. Mohr Community Center, named in honor of the late state senator and Forest Park mayor, serves as a hub of both entertainment and social services.

From supervising children before and after school to sponsoring weekly senior citizen trips to checking up on the elderly, disabled and shut-ins, the community center meets many needs.

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public schools, grades K-6. Offered weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the school year. Call for fee information.

for the price of 10. In addition, reduced fare rates for the passes are available to seniors and students.

Parent and Tot Food Pantry The Community Education Food Pantry is available to residents in need of emergency food due to temporary unemployment or other financial need. Donations of canned or boxed, non-perishable food items are accepted yearround. Each Thanksgiving, food baskets are delivered to Forest Park families who are in need. Food and gift baskets are also distributed at Christmas.

Pace Bus Passes Pace bus passes are available to adults at the rate of 11 passes

Parents and children up to 4 years old are invited to enjoy two hours of fun Wed., 9-11 a.m. A snack is included. There are both indoor and outdoor activities.

Come and enjoy your children’s playtime as well as the company of other parents. Registration is not required. Cost is $2 per child per week.

Rules of the Road Review Class Offered periodically, the purpose of the course is to help citizens pass the Illinois drivers license renewal examination. Call for dates

and times.

Senior Activities and Trips The center offers a number of activities and services for seniors including Wed. trips to a variety of venues (theater, sports, games of chance, special exhibits.) Informational and personal safety seminars are also scheduled throughout the year.

Senior and Disabled Dial-a-Ride Bus transportation is offered Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. for seniors and people with disabilities. The bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift. The cost is $1.00 each way. Service includes trips to doctors, shopping, etc. within Forest Park and two miles outside

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Your local Ford dealership in

North Riverside

Now owned & operated by the LeFevour family.

Ready to serve you!

Se habla espanol

(708)442-7000

2100 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside mccarthyfordnorthriverside.net 28 | 2017-2018 FOREST PARK ANSWER BOOK

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Photos courtesy Forest Park Historical Society

The Krieger Family When it comes to tenure in Forest Park, few families can surpass the longevity of the Krieger family. Charles Krieger emigrated from Germany to open a blacksmith shop in the early 1900s, where Doc Ryan’s now sits. The town was still called Harlem, when Krieger built the house at 525 Thomas Avenue, in 1908.

The house is still in the family, as Rich and Rose Krieger raised Megan and Ricky, the fourth generation of the Forest Park family. Their grandfather, Ernest, was born

PHOTO TAKEN IN FRONT OF THE KRIEGER

HOME, 525 THOMAS AVENUE.

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here in 1907.

After Charles built the house, he planted a large vegetable garden in the back yard. He also grew grapes for making jelly. He had a barn back there, which he christened the Sportsmen Lodge. It served as a gathering place for his cronies.

Forest Park was close-knit and remained that way after Rich and his twin, Bob, were born in 1952. When Rich was dating Rose, they were walking arm-in-arm down Madison Street, when she noticed that every person they met greeted Rich. She asked him if he was just being friendly, or did he know all of these people? Rich confessed he knew them all.

The Krieger family was well-known in town, thanks to his mother Inez. At various times, she worked at Homer’s Restaurant, Hallmark and Old Towne West on Madison Street. Ernest also worked in town, as a granite cutter

RICH AND BOB

KRIEGER WITH THEIR

GRANDFATHER. for Peter Troost Monuments. Rich found local employment at the Park District.

He recalled the Park Director, Jim Sarno, asked him if he “wanted to work, or wanted a job.” Rich said he wanted to work and Sarno became his mentor, introducing him to the addictive sport of golf.

Rich and Bob were already star athletes at Proviso East, where the twins combined for five touchdowns in one memorable game. Krieger is proud of his family’s legacy in Forest Park and has no intention of leaving a village that means so much to him.

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In Our

And at the Altenheim, you’ll be able to protect it with rent that is reasonable.

But the Altenheim is so much more… it is surrounded with beautiful grounds and wildlife, seniors who look out for one another and apartment selections and activities to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll be as happy as a lark here; come visit us to find out why.

Serving seniors with Distinction for 130 Years.

7824 West Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708.366.2206 www.thealtenheim.com

Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

history,

specializes in

biography

&mystery

• Listed in Chicago Tribune 2007 as One of Chicago’s Ten Best Bookstores.

• Winner of the Mystery Writers of America 2011 RAVEN Award.

• One of CBS 2014 “Best of Chicago” Shopping and Style.

• Over 25 Years of Independent Bookselling • Events with Popular Local, National and Internationally Known History and Mystery Authors • History & Mystery Discussion Groups along with Meetings of the G.K. Chesterton Society, the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime Literary Associations.

• Follow us on Facebook Page and on our Website too.

• Purchase E-books through our Website.

For a full List of all our Special Events, please go to www.centuriesandsleuths.com 7419 W. Madison • Forest Park, IL 60130 • 708-771-7243 www.centuriesandsleuths.com • cns7419@sbcglobal.net 30 | 2017-2018 FOREST PARK ANSWER BOOK

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Vernestra Mines Altenheim resident Vernenstra Mines is a ball of fire. The 78-year-old, who calls the Altenheim home, has twice the energy of people half her age.

“If you don’t use your skills, you lose them,” Mines said.

“If you sit and watch the TV all day, you lose your life.”

In her apartment, the TV is off, the computer is on and projects are scattered all over. She’s an active crafter, making greeting cards, fashioning jewelry and patching up clothing.

“I walk every day and my calendar is filled with activities. I cook all my food and I keep my cell phone off.”

Mines, a good listener, prefers face-to-face conver-

sation and often provides support to her fellow residents. Mines is a blessing to everyone she meets.

But, she does protect her “me time” asking residents not to call or knock between 3 and 5 p.m. She enjoys playing games with residents in the evenings and keeps up with current events.

“Sometimes I can’t believe what’s happening.”

Mines is very involved with her church, St. Paul Lutheran, in Melrose Park. She has one daughter, Theresa and her grandson, Daylan, serves on board the USN Benson.

“Life is what you make it,” Mines said, “You have to stay positive. God keeps blessing me.”

For the vivacious Vernenstra, the glass is always half full.

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Community Centers the village borders. Call at least 24 hours in advance for an appointment.

Senior Bingo and Lunch Ten games of bingo and lunch are offered to senior citizens for a small fee monthly, usually the last Thurs. of the month. Call the center for dates, reservations, and to arrange transportation.

Senior Citizens Club Meets Tues. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center. Offers social activities for seniors including arts and crafts, card and board games, visiting with old friends and making new ones. Business meetings are held the first Tues. of the month, Sept.-June. The club welcomes members from surrounding communities. Transportation is available to Forest Park residents by appointment.

Senior Income Tax Preparation The American Association of Retired Persons will be at the center on Tues. mornings to assist senior citizens with income tax preparation Feb.-April. This free service is by appointment only. Transportation is available by appointment.

Mon. morning shopping alternates between Aldi’s Foods and Super Target in Broadview, Jewel food Store and Tony’s Finer foods.

Thurs. shopping is at Ed’s Way. Call the center for schedules or to make an appointment.

Senior Taxicab Discount Senior citizen taxicab coupon books can be purchased at the center at the cost of $7.50 for $10 worth of coupons. The coupons are used in lieu of cash when paying cab fare and never expire.

State of Illinois Mobile Drivers Service Available at the center, this service issues state IDs, renews driver licenses needing eye and/ or written tests only, for individuals who are within a year of expiration.

Also changes information such as new address. Issues license plate renewal stickers (must have renewal form.) Road testing is not available.

Current fees apply. The program is open to anyone younger than 75.

Those older than 75 must go to a secretary of state facility.

A first-run movie is presented at the center once a month, usually the second Thurs. Popcorn is provided. There is no charge. Call for date and time.

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Youth Recreation

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7449 W. Madison • Forest Park, IL 60130 708.366.1100 • schauerhardware@att.net

Store Hours: Mon-Fri

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Forest Park’s Largest Hardware Store!

Some of our services include: Cutting Glass, Keys, Shades, Pipe Screen & Window Repair Lamp Repair Computer Paint Matching Online Shopping Weber® Grill Dealer Scotts® Lawn Pro Dealer Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff

Summer Clubhouse The Community Center offers nine weeks of summer daycare for children entering grades K-6. Creative projects, free play, weekly field trips (additional cost), swimming, structured games, indoor and outdoor sports. This program provides summer adventures that promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Call for dates and fee information.

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At Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago, our mission is simple: deliver world-class care to children who need it most – regardless of their ability to pay.

For over 90 years, thousands of families with children affected by orthopaedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation needs have come through our doors with hopes of finding the very best pediatric specialty care. Under our roof, those hopes are answered every day — by physicians, nurses, and specialists using the latest technology, innovative research, and a collaborative, family-centered approach. It’s how the 22 Shriners Hospital locations provided care to over 121,000 children last year alone.

facebook.com/shrinerschicago twitter.com/shrinerschicago shrinerschicago.org

We’re in your neighborhood.

If you know a child who needs expert specialty care, call:

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago

773-385-KIDS (5437)

2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 (Five blocks north of North Ave.)

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Maple leaf

Oak tree

Number of treess in 2014: Nu Photo by Jackie Schulz chulz

Dig in: Paul Richards, Patrick

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Japanese Lilac

(35 fall; 35 spring)

People can request a tree by calling Village Hall.

Village has final say in whether it can be planted due to utilities or old trees.

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Bradford Pear

Maples Lindens Elms O Oaks Bradfor ord pear Kentuck ky Coffee Lo Locust Japa panese Lilac

Elm leaf

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creativita:

A painting party place where creativity rules!

At creativita we provide a fun place for kids and adults alike to access art, even for those without experience. Come in to en oy the process of creating something from nothing while socializing with friends.

This isn’t your ordinary art class…

It’s an art party!

Escape Factor Escape Factor, 7228 Madison St., is one of the great places to play in Forest Park. Owners Jonathan Biag and Dexter Cura are thrilled by their success in Forest Park.

“It’s been great for visibilvisibil ity,” Cura said, “We have so much pedestrian traffic.” They are even thankful for the long stoplight at Harlem Avenue & Madison Street, which causes a traffic jam in front of their store.

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“It’s fun for everyone,” Cura said.

“We bring together families.

Teens and 20 20-somethings some h ngs ge get the most excited but it’s a multigenerational effort.”

It’s ironic, though, that “stranger groups” do better than families.

“They’re more willing to listen to each other,” Cura said, “They’re more focused and have lots of different skill sets.”

The puzzles are not easy to solve and escapees have only a 20 percent success rate. Cura has a word of advice for customers, “Come before you start drinking.”

— John Rice

JOIN US FOR OUR… •Awesome Parties •Pottery Painting •Canvas Painting •BYOB Painting classes •Drop-In Painting

7512 Madison St. Forest Park Creativitafp.com 312-343-2149 Ment on th s ad to rece ve 25% off your next canvas or pottery pa nt ng sess on * *One offer ava ab e per person per v s Offer s no comb nab e w h o her d scoun s or coupons

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Since the 1930s our families have been dedicated to and worked in Chicago’s meat industry. For more than 45 years we have called Forest Park our home at Franklin and Circle Streets. We are committed to doing what is right for our Customers, our Company and our Community.

We serve customers throughout the retail, foodservice and export markets. You can find our BBQ products in local Grocery Stores, just look for Big Shoulders Smokehouse.

Join the Farmington Team Visit our websites at FarmingtonFoods.com and BigShouldersBBQ.com If you are interested in joining our Farmington Foods Team please contact Human Resources at 708-771-3600 Ext# 2069

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food & drink Amy’s Wine House

Damenzo’s Pizza

7235 W. Roosevelt Rd. 657-4530 Amyswinehouse7235.com

7300 W. Roosevelt Rd. 771-5705 damenzospizza.net ❒ Italian and Mexican favorites, pizza delivery

Andrea’s Restaurant 7427 W. Roosevelt Rd. 771-1969 ❒ American, Italian, Greek

Doc Ryan’s 7432 Madison St. 366-2823 docryans.com ❒ Sandwiches, pizza, darts, video games

Angelo O’Leary’s 7522 Madison St. 689-0864 ❒ Bar, karaoke, pool, dart league, pizza

Duffy’s Tavern 7513 Madison St. 366-3887 ❒ Full bar

Axcan Mexican Grill 7404 W. Madison St. 689-8870 axcangrill.com ❒ Mexican cuisine

Backyard Kitchen and Tap 7330 Harrison St. 366-6633 backyardforestpark.com ❒ New American, organic, farm-to-table

Beacon Pub 101 Circle Ave. 366-7066 ❒ Beer garden, darts, Trivia

Dunkin’ Donuts

File ELLIE PORRETA PREPARES A DRINK AT SCRATCH DELI.

bluemax.com craft beers

Blueberry Hill 427 Desplaines Ave. 366-8333 ❒ Full bar, billiards, darts, wide-screen TVs, karaoke

Big Boss

Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor

7600 Madison St. 366-5918 bigbossil.com ❒ Sushi and grilled seafood

7347 Madison St. 366-7970 browncowicecream.com ❒ Ice cream

Blue Max Coffee Roasters and Café 26 Lathrop Ave. 366-9224 Forestparkreview.com

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❒ Thai and Japanese

❒ Coffee and café food,

Bua Hana 7330 Madison St. 488-0480 buahana.com

Caffe DeLuca 7427 Madison St. 366-9200 caffedeluca.com ❒ Italian, catering and party room available

Carole’s Next Best Thing 7307 Roosevelt Rd. 366-9524 ❒ Beer garden, frozen pizza, darts, billiards, pingpong, baggo, Wii, NTN trivia

❒ Full bar, billiards, darts, wide-screen TVs

Circle Lanes 7244 Circle Ave. 366-2810 circlebowlinglanes.com

❒ Full bar, bowling, billiards, darts

Cocina Lobos 7321 Madison St. 366-2767

❒ Mexican cuisine Counter Coffee

Circle Inn of Forest Park

7324 Madison St.

7300 Circle Ave. 771-2123

drinkcountercoffee.com

689-8896

❒ Coffee bar

7200 Circle Ave. 366-0810 dunkindonuts.com ❒ Doughnuts, bagels, coffee, soup, breakfast sandwiches

Exit Strategy Brewing Co. 7700 W. Madison St. 689-8771 exitstrategybrewing.com ❒ Brew pub

Fatduck Tavern and Grill 7218 Madison St. 488-1493 fatduckgrill.com ❒ Upscale pub food, American

Francesca’s Fiore 7407 Madison St. 771-3063 miafrancesca.com ❒ Italian, catering available

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Annual Brown Cow Trough Eating Contest For a real taste of Forest Park, it’s hard to beat the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor on Madison Street. Each year the 14-year-old business holds its annual ice-cream eating contest that is the only one of its kind in the world—the annual Trough Eating Contest.

Three person teams race to consume seven and a half pounds of ice cream. The all-time record— three minutes and forty seconds.

The contest, which started in 2004 and is held every year in July, was the brainchild of a Brown Cow employee. The parlor was already selling troughs of ice cream for birthdays and other events, so why not make it a competition?

“It’s very disgusting,” Owner Connie Brown said, “It’s like an old-fashioned pieeating contest at a county fair. Forest Park National Bank lends us their parking lot. And we have it tented out.”

The contest attracts more than a hundred people and anywhere from nine to 15 teams.

“Teams have names and costumes,” Brown said. “Some are company teams, like

Schauer’s Hardware. We get families, men and women and professional eaters. One year, two guys and a girl won and the girl was lactose intolerant.”

Teams pony up $50 for the privilege and winners get free ice cream for a year.

A cowbell is rung to start the frenzy and Matt Brown provides play-by-play commentary. Contestants are given glasses of warm water to ward off brain freeze.

“They can use any utensil they want,” Brown said, “One team used garden tools.

The contest gets bigger every year and they get faster.”

Customers receive a t-shirt commemorating, “I tackled the trough,” with a phonetic spelling of the tricky word. Besides serving homemade ice cream in large quantities, Brown Cow serves homemade root beer and old-fashioned sodas. It also offers a wide variety of baked goods made from scratch. Customers can come to the Brown Cow for a taste— or a trough.

— John Rice

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Food & Drink Fuji Grill

The Heritage

315 S. Harlem Ave.

7403 Madison St. 708-435-4937 theheritageforestpark.com ❒ Seasonal New American cuisine, beer, wine, cider and house cocktails

366-3773 fujigrillsushi.net

❒ Japanese cuisine Gaetano’s 7636 Madison St. 366-4010 gaetanosforestpark.com

❒ Regional Italian cuisine, tasting menu, cooking classes

Golden Steer Steakhouse

Jimmie’s Popcorn 7415 W. Madison St. 366-9600 jimmiespopcorn.com

Jimmy John’s

❒ Steak, ribs, seafood

350 Circle Ave. 488-9070 jimmyjohns.com ❒ American cuisine, sandwiches

Goldyburgers

Jimmy’s Place

7316 Circle Ave.

7411 Madison St. 771-7476 jimmysplaceforestpark.com ❒ Italian cuisine

7635 Roosevelt Rd. 771-7798 goldensteersteakhouse.com

366-0750 goldyburgers.com

❒ American cuisine, burgers, sandwiches, fish fry, beer garden

Happy Chef 1215 S. Harlem Ave. 488-8181 happychefnow.com

❒ Chinese cuisine Hardwood 7414 Madison St. 366-3008

❒ Full bar with craft beers and more, food, party room, new beer garden

Healy’s Westside 7321 Madison St.

The Junction Diner 7401 Madison St. 771-5276 thejunctiondiner.com ❒ Train-themed diner with activities for kids

7353 Madison St. 366-0777 ❒ Gourmet chocolate, etc.

123 N. Harlem Ave. 771-4054 ❒ Fast food seafood and chicken

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• Home of the Hugh Burger • Craft Beers • Great Salads • Daily Drink & Sandwich Specials • Spectacular College & Pro Sports Coverage • Available for Private Parties

La Maison de Bonbon

Long John Silver’s

party room available

Madison St.

7332 W. Madison St. 366-3669 ❒ Coffee shop, pasteries

healyswestside.com specials, dart league, semi-private

on

Kay’s Bakery

366-4277

❒ American cuisine, daily lunch

Celebrating 15 years of Fun & Friendship at your local watering hole

7244 W. Madison St. • Forest Park

708-366-6667 osullivanspublichouse.net

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Food & Drink ❒ American cuisine, pizza, sand-

Louie’s Grill

wiches

7422 Madison St. 488-8889 ❒ Breakfast and lunch

Mom’s Place 819 Harlem Ave.

Madison Park Kitchen

771-6668

7525 Madison St. 689-8607 mp-kitchen.com ❒ Breakfast, lunch, whole grain and gluten-free options

Alexa Rogals | Staff Photographer ROSANNE RYAN, OF RIVER FOREST, EATS A PIECE OF CAKE ON

SATURDAY, AUG. 26, DURING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT STARSHIP ON MADISON STREET IN FOREST PARK.

❒ American, Mexican and Italian cuisine

Mugsy’s 7640 Madison St. 366-4445

McDonald’s

❒ Full bar, beer garden, bags,

420 Desplaines Ave. 488-0146 ❒ Burgers, fast food

billiards

McGaffer’s Saloon 7737 Roosevelt Rd. 435-4132 mcgaffers.com

O’Sullivan’s Public House 7244 Madison St. 366-6667 osullivanspublichouse.net

❒ Irish pub, steaks, seafood, beer garden

Twisted Cookies Delicious Flavors!

Baked Goods Made with Love!

• Milkshakes • Cookies • Party Trays/Catering • Coffee/espresso • Hot Chocolate • Ice Cream

Mention the

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Call Us Today for Your Catering Order.

(708) 689-8029 7401 Madison St. Forest Park

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An Oak Park Tradition

A

classic American Bistro setting makes us the

perfect destination for any occasion. Share appetizers with friends, enjoy a relaxed dinner for 2, just a glass of wine or late-night dessert and cappuccino.

RESTAURANT & BAR 151 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park • 708/386-2600

7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 697-5000 Phone • (708) 771-9046 Fax www.livingwd.org SUNDAY SERVICES: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:15am

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BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday Night 6:30pm

CORPORATE PRAYER: Saturdays: 8:30am Wednesdays: 5:15pm Sundays: 6:00-6:45am Forestparkreview.com

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Food & Drink Oak Leaf Lounge 7412 Harrison St. 366-0059 ❒ Full bar, lounge for adults

Old School Tavern and Grill 201 Desplaines Ave. 771-3663 ❒ Upscale pub food, full bar

Original Pancake House 7255 W. Madison St. 771-5411 ❒ Breakfast, lunch

Papa John’s Pizza 7744 Madison St. 488-9999 ❒ Pizza

Parky’s Hot Dogs 329 Harlem Ave. 366-3090 ❒ Chicago-style hot dogs, beef sandwiches, polish sausages

Piggyback Tavern 410 Circle Ave. 669-9744 piggybacktavern.com ❒ Barbeque

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❒ Full bar, wings, cheese fries, nachos, pizza

Scratch Deli & Cafe 7444 Madison St. 435-4431 ❒ Sandwiches, salads, coffee, and private events.

Birthday parties & catering 7347 Madison Street. Forest Park. browncowicecream.com

Shanahan’s 7353 Madison St. 366-0775 ❒ shanahanscreole.com ❒ American and Creole cuisine

Delivering Great Food and Fun Times

7401 Madison St. Forest Park www.thejunctiondiner.com • (708)771-5276

Shortstop Lounge 7425 Madison St. 366-1992 ❒ Full bar

Silverland Bakery

Portillo’s

Skrine Chops

7740 Roosevelt Rd. 383-7557 portillos.com ❒ Hot dogs, sandwiches, ribs

7230 Madison St. 771-7230 skrinechops.com ❒ Barbeque, chops, ribs

R Place

Slainte Irish Pub

1527 Harlem Ave. 488-1100

7505 Madison St. 366-4977

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Fresh Baked Pies & pastries

7445 Madison St. 689-8427 scratchfp.com ❒ Burgers, mac and cheese, craft canned beers, sandwiches, potatoes

7445 Randolph St. 771-4909 ❒ Full bar, daily specials, frozen pizza, pool, darts, video golf

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Handmade Ice Cream Cakes & Pies

Scratch Kitchen

439 Desplaines Ave. 488-0800 silverlandbakery.com ❒ Bakery outlet storefront of commercial bakery servicing retailers and restaurants with all natural bakery bars, brownies, cookies and raw bars. Party platters also available.

Pioneer Tap & Liquors

Homemade Ice Cream & Root Beer

7235 Roosevelt Road | Forest Park, IL 60130 Amy’s Wine House - Forest Park

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Which is a sandwich Ingredient purist

?

Ingredient neutral

(Must have classic sandwich toppings)

(Can contain a broader scope of savory ingredients)

Ham & Cheese Panini

Peanut butter & bacon

Structural Purist (A sandwich must have a classic sandwich shape: two pieces of bread/baked product, with toppings in between.)

DAMENZO’S PIZZA & RESTAURANT

The starship

HEALY’S WESTSIDE

Hot dog

Structural Neutral The container must be on either side of the toppings, but not necessarily two separate pieces.

STARSHIP RESTAURANT AND CATERING

Ham & Cheese empanada

SMOKEY JOEL’S RED HOTS

Salmon roll

Structural Rebel (Can contain any food enveloped in any way by a containing food.

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?

?

Ingredient rebel (Can contain literally any food products sandwiched together)

Whole grain french toast w/berries

?

You Decide Abe Lincoln

(Mashed potatoes and sausage)

BLUE MAX COFFEE

tacos mondernos platter

SKRINE CHOPS

Turtle (Caramel cupcake cookies)

AXCAN MEXICAN GRILL

TWISTED COOKIE

Counter Coffee

Crab Rangoon

RASPBERRY DO-RITE DONUT

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HAPPY CHEF

Photos by Jill Wagner

(Crab stuffed fried wonton)

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Food & Drink www.slainteirishpubforestpark.com

❒ American cuisine Smokey Joel’s Red Hots 810 S. Beloit Ave. 267-1979 ❒ Hot dogs, Italian ice

Smokin M’s 7507 Roosevelt Rd. 488-0123 smokinms.com ❒ Barbecue

Starbucks Coffee 7231 Madison St. 488-1046 ❒ Coffee, pastries

File BROWNIES MADE AT SILVERLAND BAKERY IN FOREST PARK.

Starship Restaurant and Catering 7618 Madison St.

Whole Menu Freshly made from Scratch!

World Famous Apple Pancakes • Dutch Pancakes Oven Baked Omelettes • French Crepes • Waffles Breakfast Meats and so much more!

Don’t forget to try our extra thick, hickory smoked and sugar cured bacon!

Open Daily from 7am to 3pm 708.771.5411 7255 W. Madison St. Forest Park

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Food & Drink 771-3016 starshiprestaurant.com

❒ Subs, homemade soups, catering

AT SCRATCH DELI & CAFÉ IS BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Taco Bell 7510 Roosevelt Rd. 771-8870 tacobell.com ❒ Fast food Mexican

$25

WINE, CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE!

Submarine Tender 200 Desplaines Ave. 366-4690

❒ Subs, grilled sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and gyros

Subway 321 N. Harlem Ave.,

Every Saturday from 7-10

Thai Time 7634 Madison St. 771-6955 forestparkchangthai.com ❒ Thai

GET TICKETS ONLINE AT EVENTBRITE.COM OR PAY AT THE DOOR

TRIVIA!

first Friday of every month! min GRAND PRIZE JAN 5th

Wingstop

$500

1215 Harlem Ave. 689-8060

UNLIMTED WINE AND CHARCUTERIE $1 BEERS

366-2635 1215 S. Harlem Ave., 488-9250 7328 Madison, 488-9486 subway.com

❒ Subs and salads

UNLIMTED

Yum Thai 7748 Madison St. 366-8888 yumthaiforestpark.com ❒ Thai cuisine

Teams of 2-4 $25 per person weekly prizes

Oct 6.

Nov 3.

Dec 1.

Jan 5.

Tv Shows

Movies

Music

General

Celebrating 83 Years in Forest Park!

·

3,000+ WINES 2,000+ SPIRITS 1,000+ BEERS

7714 W. Madison, Forest Park 708-366-2500 Please like us on FaceBook

www.facebook.com/famousliquors File AXCAN MEXICAN GRILL

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STUDENTS, CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITY! Beginner

How to play STEP 1:

Color it!

Hey Kids! Complete the activity section (beginner, intermediate, advanced) of your choice using the information found in this book.

STEP 2: When you complete your section, bring it to the Brown Cow for a free kids ice cream scoop or Starship for a bowl of soup.

What family has lived in forest park since the early 1900’s?

Brown Cow

7347 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130

Starship Restaurant & Catering 7618 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130

Intermediate

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How many variety of trees are available to be planted in FP by Public Works?

K r

g Hint: See page 29

What FP sandwich is named after a president?

Which storefront featured the forest Park rk review channeling A Charlie brown Christmas as?

Prizes!

Complete your activity and receive:

1: A FREE kids scoop of Brown Cow Ice Cream

OR 2: A FREE Starship bowl of soup

EXP: 3-31-18

No purchase neccessary MUST PRESENT ACTIVITIES PAGE FOR EITHER OFFER

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presented by

Advanced Around town in FP

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Down 1 Number of Santa’s reindeer present during the FP Holiday Walk.

2 Name of robot you can check out at the FP Library.

3 Calender month FP Casket Race takes place.

Across 4 Space craft name for sub sandwich shop in FP.

6 Bare-handed name of the 16” Softball Nationals.

5 FP Ice Cream Trough Eating contest is held here.

7 Number of FP Library hotspots available to check out.

8 District 209 Superintendent’s last name.

See all activity answers on page 66

FPMS Athletics For game updates and photos check out: www.forestparkschools.org/athletics

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visit the 16” Softball hall of fame !

Check Out the History, Legends and Stories

16

inch softball has been played by tens of thousands of players in the parks and schoolyards of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 1887. In order to recognize this great sport and acknowledge its important history, the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame was founded in 1996. It is a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of 16” softball, and to fostering the growth of the game.

The 16” Hall of Fame is located in Forest Park, IL. at the corner of Des Plaines and Harrison. Inductee Park was unveiled in 2009 and the museum opened in 2014. Thanks to the park trustees, Mayor Calderone and the

community of Forest Park. Since its inception, the HOF has inducted over 500 former and current softball players, umpires, managers, fans, teams and organizers at annual dinners averaging 600 attendees. Come see our historical photos, videos, uniforms, artifacts and interactive displays on Saturdays from noon 4pm; extended hours during Forest Park Tourney week.

Always looking for memorabilia. Sponsors and Donors support will allow us to add displays and be open longer. Buy a brick and be part of the HOF.

Family sponsorships $1000 • Special tours: 708-366-7500 • Learn more at 16inchsoftballhof.com Corporate Sponsorships range from $2500 to $25,000 We are always looking for memorabilia!

BUY A BRICK!

BE PART OF SOFTBALL HISTORY IN FOREST PARK 4˝ × 8˝ × 2˝ BRICK ENGRAVING INFORMATION • Your brick can have either three or six lines, with 13 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation).

• Please print clearly.

• Only one letter or form of puncutation per box.

• Space one block between words.

• Any letters placed outside the allotted spaces will be deleted.

• Messages on bricks will be centered in capital letters.

• To order additional bricks, print information on a separate piece of paper, or duplicate this form.

A duplicate copy of the brick will be shipped to you. . The Chicago 16˝ Softball Hall of Fame reserves the right to refuse to engrave any messages or material that it determines to be inappropriate, such as telephone numbers, political messages and suggestive wording. If you need additional information, contact Art Lurie at 847-831-9500 or email: playballart@aol.com

Please reserve my personalized brick(s) Number ______ @ $250 each Total $_____

Inductee Park will display plaques of Hall of Fame inductees/teams.

Card # ______________________________ Exp. ____/____ Signature ________________________________________

4˝ × 8˝ × 2˝ BRICK GRAPHIC

PURCHASER’S INFORMATION Name ________________________________

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Address _______________________________ City __________________________________ State _______________ Zip_______________ Date __________________________________ Daytime Phone _________________________ Email _________________________________

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Village Council The village is incorporated under the commission form of government with the mayor and commissioners elected every four years.

Forest Park has five commissioners, four of which are elected at large.

The fifth commissioner is the mayor who has the dual role of both mayor and commissioner. ❒ Mayor Anthony Calderone, and the commissioner for the Department of Public Affairs. ❒ Commissioner Joseph Byrnes, Department of Accounts and Finance

❒ Commissioner Tom Mannix, Department of Public Health and Safety ❒ Commissioner Dan Novak, Department of Streets and Public Improvements ❒ Commissioner Rachell Entler, Department of Public Property The village council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mon. each month in the council chambers on the lower level of village hall. A portion of each meeting is reserved for citizens’ comments.

Administrators, Department Heads ❒ Village administrator: Tim Gillian ❒ Village clerk: Vanessa Moritz

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Government Important Village Numbers Fire and police emergencies: 911 For non-emergency calls: Fire: 366-1234

Police: 366-2425

Mayor’s office: 615-6200

Administrator’s office: 615-6201 Clerk’s office: 615-6202

All-night parking: 366-7272 Animal control: 615-6276

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Saturday: (May through June) 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

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classes and special events. Early registration is recommended to prevent cancellations. The Park includes 17 acres with six lighted tennis courts, three baseball/softball fields, a multipurpose synthetic turf soccer/football/lacrosse field, an in-line skating rink, bocce ball courts, two batting cages, a skate park, a playground, a pavilion and a distance-marked walking path.

Board of Commissioners ❒ Matt Walsh, President ❒ John Doss, Vice President ❒ Cathleen McDermott,

Commissioner ❒ Eric Entler, Commissioner ❒ Roy J. Sansone, Commissioner

Park Staff ❒ Larry Piekarz, Executive Director ❒ Steve Thomas, Assistant Director ❒ Larry Buckley, Superintendent of Parks ❒ Chris Richards, Business/ Office Manager ❒ Rachell Entler, Recreation Supervisor ❒ Andrew Doss, Recreation Supervisor

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Nello Ferrara Ferrara Pan Fitness Factory co-owner Ferrara Pan Fitness Factory opened at 1525 Circle Avenue in May 2017. The owners are Nello Ferrara, scion of the local candymaking family and his cousin Stephen Panzarella. Though they already owned the building, the partners launched a huge construction project in December 2016 to transform the space into a 5,000 square foot state-of-the art facility for boxing, Jiu-jitsu and fitness training.

The New York Times mentioned the Forest Park facility in an extensive profile they published about Nello Ferrara.

The article describes his unlikely hockey career, playing 11 seasons in the American Hockey League.

Panzarella’s background is in boxing, where he competed at the YMCA and the Golden Gloves.

“Our boxing program has outstanding coaches,” Panzarella said, “We’re also having great success with our strength and speed classes.” The facility ran a

six-week football program, charging participants $400.

“Kids and parents were impressed,” Panzarella said.

Training young athletes to succeed at the next level is the goal of the owners. Professional athletes are also working out at the facility, to train on pro-caliber equipment.

There’s a banner of one of the pros, Green Bay Packer Chris Gall, hanging from the ceiling, alongside a banner honoring Tim “Buster” Stapleton. Ferrara is good friends with the former Forest Parker, who’s now playing professional hockey in Switzerland. He believes the Park District ice rink should be named in honor of the only professional athlete the village has produced.

Ferrara has lived in Forest Park since 1999 and worked for the family business from 1997-2003.

The former gym rat then embarked on his hockey career.

“I’ve played in every league, except the NHL,” Ferrara said.

When it came to starting his fitness factory, he took his grandfather’s advice. “Forest Park is by far the best place to run a business.”

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Parks & Recreation pass early. Individual and family passes available.

Skate Park 366-7500 (Park District) The skate park is unsupervised, though the park district recommends the use of helmets, elbow pads and knee pads. No smoking, eating or drinking is allowed, and skaters cannot bring their own ramps or other skating obstacles. Bicycles are not allowed.

Hours: Open until dusk, weather permitting.

West Suburban Special Recreation Association The Park District of Forest Park, through West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA), offers more than 60 programs for local residents with disabilities.

All ages and all ability levels are served in these therapeutic recreational activities. Many programs are similar to traditional park district classes, such as the association’s swim lessons, fitness classes and day camp. At these programs, a recreation specialist will adjust how skills are taught, how much personal assistance will be given and if any equipment accommodation is needed.

Behavior management plans and other tools are used. Some programs require one-on-one staffing for a participant to be successful. Others are designed so that the competition is at a fair level, as in Special Olympics.

For detailed information about WSSRA programs and equipment accommodations, call 847-4552100 or stop by the park district to pick up a brochure.

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DISTRICT 91 Forest Park Elementary Schools 424 Desplaines Ave. 366-5700 forestparkschools.org Dr. Louis Cavallo, Superintendent For information about PTA/PTO organizations, please contact individual schools.

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William Milnamow, principal

Joseph Pisano, principal Tinisa Huff, assistant principal

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543 Hannah Ave. 366-6945 garfield.forestparkschools.org Grades PreK-2 M.J. Stauder, principal

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Tiffany Brunson, principal

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Grant-White Elementary School 147 Circle Ave. 366-5704 grantwhite.forestparkschools.org Grades 3-5

Roger Beauford, principal

DISTRICT 209 Proviso Township High Schools 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd. 338-5900 pths209.org

Jesse Rodriguez, superintendent

Proviso East High School 807 S. First Ave., Maywood 344-7000 east.pths209.org

Dr. Patrick Hardy, principal

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“People believed in me, when I didn’t believe in myself.”

Dr. Jesse Rodriguez D209 superintendent

Dr. Jesse Rodriguez Superintendent, Proviso District 209 Proviso District 209 Superintendent Dr. Jesse Rodriguez is uniquely qualified to lead the resurgence of the Proviso Township high schools.

Given his background, he has the empathy to engage students, families and members of the community in the mission to transform the schools.

Rodriguez was 14 when he moved with his mom from Puerto Rico to Milwaukee, where he says he was surrounded by poverty and crime.

Rodriguez struggled with English but fortunately he was surrounded by mentors.

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“People believed in me, when I didn’t believe in myself.”

His grandparent’s example formed his foundation.

“My grandfather was a migrant worker,” he recalled, “He had the work ethic.”

Rodriguez learned to work hard.

He developed focus and discipline and completed his higher education.

He became a school superintendent in Milwaukee.

“As an administrator, I continued to learn. I realized how little I knew,” Rodriguez said, “Like the students, I’m learning.”

At Proviso, he’s learned that students, staff, parents and grandparents like to speak to him in Spanish.

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“I’m humble, yet confident, in my ability to connect with students from every background,” Rodriguez said. One of his many mandates was to heal the disconnect between Forest Park and the high schools. He is the first D209 Superintendent in ten years to visit Forest Park Middle School. He meets regularly with Superintendent Lou Cavallo and the other township superintendents.

He also gives credit to the D209 Board of Education for engaging the village. “Claudia and Ned are instrumental in building our partnership with Forest Park,” he said, mentioning two Forest Parkers, Claudia Medina and Ned Wager, on the board.

When Rodriguez isn’t putting in long hours at the district, he’s making the long commute to his home in Winthrop Harbor. To decompress from his demanding job, his hobby is fixing the house.

He still marvels at how far he has come from his hardscrabble childhood.

“I never dreamed I would become a principal.”

His example will help Proviso students, who face similar difficulties, to hold on to their dream.

— John Rice

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LOCATIONS Oak Park Office: 1001 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708.660.1000

South Oak Park Office: 810 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708.919.6200

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Schools Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd. 338-4100 pmsa.pths209.org Bessie Karvelas, principal Admission to PMSA is by application only. Contact the PMSA office for more information.

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File SOPHIE JOSEPH TEST OUT HER LAUNCHING DEVICE SHE CREATED AT THE SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT AT FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 10.

900 Beloit Ave. 366-4452 learningcenterforestpark.com Suzanne Logan, owner/director Open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Offers programs for children ages 2-9, as well as state-certified pre-school for age 3 plus and daycare for children from 15 months. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate

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AMERICANA JAZZ WORLD ARTS BLUES MUSICAL THEATRE COMEDY DRAMA 7900 West Division Street • River Forest, Illinois 60305 • Box Office: (708) 488-5000 • events.dom.edu Forestparkreview.com

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Suspects the Forest Park Library Staff recommend: A MATT CLINE Adult Services Librarian Book The Reason You’re Alive

by Matthew Quick Matt works at the Reference Desk where he helps the community with computers, printing, faxing, book recommendations and more.

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B MARIE WEINBRECHT Circulation Clerk DVD The Zookeeper's Wife bit.ly/2uLjUHs Marie works at the Circulation Desk and is often times the first person to greet you when you enter the library. She helps with checking out items and getting people new library cards. Marie also runs a movie program every very Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm.

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C CLAUDIA CORZINE Circulation Manager Circulating WiFi Hotspot fppl.org/hotspot Claudia manages 20 Library WiFi hotspots. These hotspots are available for check out for two weeks.

Forest Park Public Library cardholders check out these hotspots to bring the internet home, take it on vacation, or use it for business.

d PILAR SHAKER Library Director EBook Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance bit.ly/2wjhQ8T Pilar Shaker is the director of the library. The library offers our patrons the opportunity to stream or download free ebooks, audibook, music, and movies with hoopla digital, an online service. You can access materials whenever you want with no waiting on titles.

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e GINA CARFAGNO Tween Services Assistant Wonder Robots to Checkout bit.ly/2wTbhba Gina works in the Youth Services Department with a focus on tweens (kids ages 8-11). The Dash and Dot robot can be checked out and taken home to play with.

The robot is for kids ages 6 and up and comes with hundreds of exciting coding adventures and projects.

F REGINA TOWNSEND Teen Services & Outreach Librarian Ebook with Overdrive The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas bit.ly/2wjhQ8T Regina Townsend is the Teen Services Librarian. She managers the Teen Room and d creates programs and services for the teens of Forest Park.

Overdrive app allows patrons to check out ebooks, audiobooks, and movies. The Hate U Give is an influential and popular YA novel that Regina is using to kick off her two new book groups. This fall, there will be two sections of Windows & Mirrors, one for adults and one for teens.

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Schools curriculum and hands-on learning.

Montessori Language Academy 314 Circle Ave. 771-5030 montessorilanguageacademy. com Yoko Avramov, director Offers year-round bilingual Japanese and English classes for children age 3-6; as well as an after school program for elementary-aged children; 4-6 p.m. Children learn speaking, reading, writing and math skills in both Japanese and English through hands-on activities and projects, music and art as well as Japanese culture.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Triton Community College 2000 Fifth Avenue River Grove 456-0300 triton.edu Founded in 1964. Triton offers four-credit courses in career programs that lead to certifications, special admission health programs, and associate degree transfer programs in the arts and sciences. Triton also offers a selective scholars program for academically advanced individuals who plan to transfer to elite four-year colleges and universities.

File PROVISO EAST SENIOR DEVONTAE PRINCE, 17, OF MELROSE PARK, PLAYS THE DRUMS DURING THE PROVISO BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH AT PROVISO MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY IN FOREST PARK IN AUG. 18.

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Making music in FP E l e m e n ta ry S c h o o l s GRANT-WHITE Grant-White Music Class Number of students: (all students in the building):

GARFIELD Garfield Music Class Number of students (all students in the building):

212

Concerts/ Performances: 1st and 2nd grade holiday show 2nd grade performance at the Read-In 1st grade performance at the Grandparents’ Breakfast Kindergarten Celebration performance

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Concerts/ Performances: Choir: 2 concerts 3rd, 4th and 5th grade holiday show Choir performance at Music In Our Schools

Grant-White Band Number of students: (GrantWhite 4th and 5th) - 7

Concerts per year:

year for whole band programWinter and Spring Concerts

Concerts/ Performances: 2nd grade Winter Musical 1st grade PTO Grandparent’s Breakfast Kindergarten Celebration

FIELDSTEVENSON Field-Stevenson Music Class Number of students: (all students in the building):

145 Concerts per year

2 concerts each year for whole band programWinter and Spring Concerts

2 concerts each year for whole band programWinter and Spring Concerts

Concerts per year:

Music In Our Schools Month Concert

2 concerts each

December Caroling at the Mohr Community Center

Middle School Forest Park Middle School

FPMS Music Class Number of students taking music: 100% of our students take music class during their 6th or 7th grade year. This year, about

180 FPMS Choir

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30

Number of Concerts each year: Fall Concert in mid October Winter Concert with Band in early December Spring Concert in mid March

Proviso East Band Program: Number of students: (approximatekly):

75

Proviso Math and Science Academy Band Program: Number of students: taking music classes

160

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Fine Arts Night (Jazz Band Performance)

Concerts for middle school band

Graduation Band

Black History Month (Jazz Band Performance)

Veteran’s Day performance (in school field trip) Solo/Ensemble competition- each student participates in 1-4 events Music in the Schools Month Concert (2 performances) Chicago Wolves Game performance Police vs. Students Basketball game

High School Concerts/ Performances: Band Concerts - 5 times 3 at PMSA

Choral/Choir/Gospel Choir Concerts 4 at PMSA Perform at Graduation

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Special Events Chili & Beer Fest Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Park District of Forest Park 7501 W. Harrison St. Forest Park, IL A Chili Cook Off will be held, families can come Touch-A-Truck, have your face painted, sample chili and beer all while listening to musical entertainment throughout the day. For more info, visit www. pdofp.org.

Halloween And Christmas Home Makeover Contest Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 and Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 This year the Park District will be holding its 13th annual Holiday Home Makeover Contest. The best decorated houses in Forest Park will receive FREE pool passes for up to four family members.

On Oct. 20 and Dec. 15, the park district staff will serve as judges and drive through the village to determine the winners.

Factors being considered are: curb appeal, creativity, use of theme, place, use of yard, and house and originality. Families may win once every three years.

Annual Casket Race Oct. 28, 2017, 11 a.m.

With all the famous folks buried in Forest Park (and the fact that the dead vs. living ratio is 30 to 1) the casket races are a perfect fit. Dig up your team and join the race, or just come and watch. It’s frightfully fun. Trick or Treat on Madison following the races from 11 to 1, then head on over to the Park District of Forest Park for Trunk or Treat from 2 to 4.

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must sign a waiver; pre-registration is encouraged, but not required Held in the park district’s parking lot, participants park their cars together and open their trunks to reveal themed decorations. Decorate your car and come dressed in costume as you pass out treats to local trick-or-treaters. Children walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats in a family environment.

Please register your car early.

Zombie Pub Crawl Oct. 28, 2017, 8 p.m. to midnight Grab your friends, get decked out in your favorite spooky attire and take the trolley from bar to bar throughout Forest Park. $10 per person. www.zombie.pub

Fall Wine Walk & Shop Nov. 4, 2017, 1 – 5 p.m.

Visit 15+ locations on Madison Street while tasting wine and locally prepared small bites. www.exploreforestpark.com

Holiday Preview Nov. 11, 2017 Join us and see what fabulous offerings the boutiques and shops have for the holiday. Forest Park Food Pantry donations equal special savings.

Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows Dec. 1, 2017, 6 – 9 p.m.

Live window displays, horsedrawn carriage rides, and Santa and his reindeer are just part of the

magic of the annual Holiday Walk on Madison Street.

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, 9:30 a.m.

– 11:30 a.m., $9 a person/ $15 non-resident Come and be whisked away to a winter wonderland where Santa and Mrs. Claus will fill your morning with enjoyment. Santa Claus is coming to the Park District of Forest Park this year. Children will enjoy breakfast with their families and get to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Please bring your own camera to take pictures. Please register early, spots limited.

Daddy-Daughter Dance Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 Please contact the Park District

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1. Carolers in front of Shanahan’s during the annual Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows on Friday, December 2, 2016.

2 & 3. Forest Park Review employees channel A Charlie Brown Christmas at Grand Appliance and Tv. 4. Cassidy Brown dabs at as the Elf on the Shelf at Brown Cow. 5. Nancy Greco enjoys petting dogs during a window display at Deedee & Edee.

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6. A group of Christmas Cubbies dance to some holiday jingles at Todd and Holland.

7. Cubs fans rewatch the historic game 7 at Camille et Famille.

8. A small group of flute players played holiday favorites during the annual Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows.

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Special Events of Forest Park for more details on location and time at 366-7500.

St Patrick’s Day Parade March 3, 2018, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Forest Park St. Paddy’s parade is one of the largest parades in the area. Bagpipers, marching bands, Irish Dancers, local entries and more are just the beginning of a great day on Madison Street.

Easter Egg Hunt March 24, 2018 Hunt for candy… meet the Easter Bunny… and much, much more.

The Easter Bunny makes its annual visit to the Park District of Forest Park. There will be separate hunts for toddlers through fourth graders.

After the hunt, line up to meet the Easter Bunny. Please contact the

Park District of Forest Park for more details on the date, location and time at 366-7500.

Spring Wine Walk & Shop April 21, 2018, 1 – 5 p.m.

Explore the shops on Madison and visit 15+ locations while tasting wine and locally prepared small bites. www.exploreforestpark.com

Bob Haeger All-School Picnic May 17, 2018, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This long-standing tradition invites students from every public and private school in Forest Park to enjoy a day filled with food, games, pony rides and sports at The Park.

Groovin’ in the Grove June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, 2018,

Forest Park Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St. 7– 10 p.m.

Live music. Bring a picnic basket.

Alcohol permitted – no glass containers allowed. Please call 7717737 for more information.

Forest Park/OPRF Chamber Golf Outing July 24, 2018 @ 11 a.m. shotgun start Hosted by the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce & OPRF Chamber. The annual golf outing will be held at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont.

date, location and time at 3667500.

16” No Glove Nationals Softball Invitational Tournament July 26-29 2018 This invitational, hosted by the Park District of Forest Park, draws 16-inch softball players from all over the Chicago area for high-level competition in a four-day tournament. The games draw thousands of spectators every year. Please contact the Park District of Forest Park for more details on dates, location and times at 366-7500.

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Denise Murray Special Events Coordinator, Forest Park Community Center Denise Murray is the energetic Special Events Coordinator at the Forest Park Community Center, where’s she’s worked for 19 years.

“My focus is on senior citizens but I wear many hats.” Murray, who first started as the

“Mommy & Me” program, said. “I started with babies and now I’m with seniors.”

At its peak, the center’s Senior Social Club had 250 members. The membership dropped to 60, due to illness and death but now it’s over 100.

“We love them like our family,” Murray said.

The center provides myriad services for seniors, including monthly trips, with Murray offering guided tours. They also offer

local shopping trips to Tony’s, Jewel and Ed’s Way. Movies, bingo and exercise classes are all available to seniors.

“It’s fabulous for their mental health,” Murray said, “We have seniors in their mid90’s who are active and healthy, due to the great lifestyle we provide in Forest Park.”

The Forest Park Police provide a free “Are You Okay Program,” making daily phone calls to seniors.

“We do our best to keep everyone safe,” Murray said.

Murray lives within walking distance from the center, in the former Troost home, the oldest house in town.

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Special Events Park District’s 5th Annual Kids Triathlon. This event is open to boys and girls, ages 7 to 14. Fee is $35. Contact the Park District of Forest Park for more details on dates, locations and times at 366-7500.

Ribfest Sept 8, 2018 The village of Forest Park will host the annual Ribfest at the Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St. There will be activities for all members of the family. Free admission.

“Flying 4 Kids” Kite Fly Fall 2018 Please contact the Park District of Forest Park for more details on dates, locations and times at 366-7500.

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N Marion Ct

Oak St

Oak Ave

N Marion St

Oak Ave

N Maple Ave

Forest Ave

Anna St

Berwyn

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2017-18 ADVERTISER INDEX AUTOMOTIVE

Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . .42

McCarthy Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Wingstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Nob’s Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

ORGANIZATIONS/ GOVERNMENT

Kagan & Gaines Music Co ., Inc . . . . . . . . . .24 Royal Christian Bookstores & Cafés . . . . .67

16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Museum . . 50

FUNERAL HOMES & CEMETERIES

Berger, Newmark & Fenchel P .C . . . . . . . . . 13

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

Downtown Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Alcuin Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Woodlawn Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Forest Park Chamber of Commerce . . . 4, 9

Bella Angel Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

HEALTH & MEDICAL

Harlem Maenner-und Damenchor (Men & Women’s Chorus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dominican University Performing Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Village of Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Forest Park School District . . . . . . . . .91, 49

Everett Wealth Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10

Forest Foot Care, Dr . Lori Lipkin . . . . . . . .24

Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Forest Park Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Spotless Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CHURCHES Living Word Christian Center . . . . . . . . . .42

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Amy’s Wine House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Big Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor . . . . . . . . . .43 Circle Bowling Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Creativita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Fatduck Tavern & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hemmingway’s Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Louie’s Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 O’Sullivan’s Public House . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Original Pancake House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Scratch Deli & Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Silverland Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Junction Diner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Rush Oak Park Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . 83

Shriners Hospitals for Children . . . . . . . .32

Gloor Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Westlake Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Jerry Jacknow Inc ., Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HOME SERVICES & IMPROVEMENT

Montessori Language Academy . . . . . . . 66 Proviso Township High Schools District 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Tri-Star Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Walther Christian Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Re/Max In The Village, The Pych Team . . 80

SENIOR SERVICES

Re/Max Partners, The Mack Team . . . . . . .59

The Altenheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Weichert, Realtors - Nickel Group . . . . . .54

The Scottish Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Gerger & Greco, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

RECREATION & FITNESS

SERVICES

McAdam Landscaping Professionals . . . . 19

Park District of Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Bernie's Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . .58

Paulson's Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

West Cook YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Blue Cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Chicago Suburban Lumber & Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Edward Cross & Son Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Schauer’s Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sullivan’s Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . .52 Thiesse Plumbing, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

RETAIL

Fantastic Sam’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mohr Oil Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Accents by Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Burke Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

WHOLESALE

INSURANCE

Centuries and Sleuths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Farmington Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

State Farm Insurance, Larry Williams . . .78

Famous Liquors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Twisted Cookie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Intercultural Montessori Language School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Grand Appliances & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

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