Forest Park Community Guide 2019

the annual forest park

COMMUNITY GUIDE

2019 _ 2020

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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 • Fitness Center Memberships • Open Gym

• Campin’ Out • Halloween Activities • Breakfast with Santa • Easter Egg Hunt • Sports & Exercise

• Decorating Contests • Dance • Senior Events and much more!

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OUR SUSTAINING MEMBERS - 2019

LOUIE’S GRILL Forest Park Plaza

O’Sullivan’s Public House • The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor ABC Automotive Electronics – Accents by Fred – Blue Cab – Burke Beverage – Centuries & Sleuths Children’s Dentistry - Dr. Jerry Udelson – Famous Liquors – Fatduck Tavern & Grill Forest Park Review – Grand Appliance & TV – Jimmy’s Place – Kagan & Gaines Music Co. Macdaddy Salon – McDonald’s Forest Park – Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures – Republic Services – Schauer Hardware – Spotless Carwash

We appreciate your partnership & support!

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CONTENTS

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COW IN JUNE DURING THE FIRST EVER LGBTQIA+ PRIDE CELEBRATION AT

Publisher Dan Haley

IT Manager/ Web

Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak

Mike Risher

Business Manager Joyce Minich Contributing Editor Lacey Sikora Client Engagement Natalie Johnson Contributing Writers & Designers Tom Holmes, John Rice, Mark Moroney, Andy Mead

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Developer

Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Advertising Design Manager Andy Mead

Advertising Designers Mark Moroney, Debbie Becker Chief Revenue Officer Dawn Ferencak

Display Advertising Sales Marc Stopeck Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan

CONSTITUTION COURT ON MADISON

STREET IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK

from the chamber

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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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PHONE: 708-366-0600

food & drink

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FAX: 708-524-0447

government

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parks & recreation

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schools

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special events

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Historical map

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Circulation Manager Jill Wagner HOW TO REACH US 141 S. Oak Park Avenue,

Oak Park, IL 60302

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER

W The Forest Park

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 voice for business with Village government • A Vehicle for building business relationships • Wine Walk & Shop • The All-School Picnic sponsor • A vehicle for connecting and building 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 • A source for business referrals • Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade • The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade • Holiday Walk & Live Window Display • Holiday Walk & Live Window Display • PRIDE Award sponsor • PRIDE Award sponsor • Holiday decorations on Madison • Holiday decorations on Madison • Casket Races • The Casket Races and Zombie Pub Crawl • Community Guide with member listings • Community Guide with member listings • Business After Hours • Business After Hours • Sidewalk Sales • Sidewalk Sales • A Chamber website that promotes members, • The promoter local events events Forest Parkofand Chamber • Marketing Forest Park • Comprehensive Marketing Campaign • The Economic Advisory Committee • A Wise Investment • A wise investment 7331 W. Roosevelt Road • Forest Park Lower level - Forest Park National Bank & Trust 7331 W. Roosevelt Road

708.366.2543 Forest Park Lower level - Forest Park Bank exploreforestpark.com 708.366.2543

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

shop, dine & play.

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e are pleased to present the 2019-2020 Forest Park Community Guide. Published annually by the Forest Park Review in partnership with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, 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, diverse community with an urban vibe, small-town charm and rich history. The cooperative spirit and civic pride shared between residents, business owners and local government gives Forest Park a genuine, time-honored sense of community.

Madison Street’s urban mix of indepenLaurie Kokenes dently owned shops, eateries and service Director businesses offer something for everyone.

You’ll see neighbors greeting one another on the street and friendly shopkeepers who pride themselves on personalized customer service, making your visit to Forest Park a delightful experience. From exquisitely designed clothing and accessories, boutiques to outfit women of all generations, an escape room that’s a top favorite and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, to an authentic community bank, cookies with a ‘twist’, a bowling alley with a nostalgic feel and a music store with fine quality instruments, you’ll find just about anything you need in Forest Park. Local eateries throughout town offer a variety of dining options.

From a classic chophouse with the best French onion soup, authentic Creole and Mexican, and American fare, to seasonal and farm-focused dishes, a ‘slice of Venice’ with old-world charm, and ‘Chicago’s Best’ mac and cheese there is something to satisfy every taste bud.

Unique events, recreational opportunities and a generous choice of housing options make Forest Park a great place to live, shop, work, dine and play. The Aquatic Center is top notch, and the park district along with

the local library and community center, have programs, classes and events for young and old alike. Community events like the ‘best in the west’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Holiday Walk with live window displays, Rib Fest and Wine Walk & Shop provide fun for all ages.

An abundance of history will interest even the most serious history buff. The Haymarket Martyr’s Monument, ‘Radical’s Row,’ Michael Todd’s grave and Showmen’s Rest mark just a few of the historically significant gravesites in Forest Park’s many cemeteries. Bloomer Girls baseball, the 16” Softball Hall of Fame, a number of famous movie shoots like Harry & Tonto, The Package and The Babe add to Forest Park’s intriguing history.

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 inside Forest Park Bank at 7331 W. Roosevelt Road.

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ASSISTED LIVING • SHELTERED CARE • MEMORY CARE • SKILLED NURSING • RESPITE CARE

We know what a living We know room is for.

ASSISTED LIVING • SHELTERED CARE • MEMORY CARE • SKILLED NURSING • RESPITE CARE

what a living room is for.

We know what a living room is for.

More than a place to live, it’s a place to call home. Laughter echoing across every room. Meals More than a place to live, shared, stories swapped. it’s a place todancing call home.

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Circle Lanes, a mainstay that remains a family favorite

How long has Circle Lanes been around and how does it stay relevant?

This is almost our 80th year. We stay alive be being the dinosaur that we are.

Lots of other lanes are closing, but we’re small enough to keep our lanes and keep thriving. We do improvements every summer like the roof or heat and air conditioning, but we also keep it retro.

Our busiest season is October through March due to the winter weather. We have our two weeks at Christmas when we’re completely slammed.

The cold and snow keeps them coming in. The only days we’re closed are Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.

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Circle Lanes recently suffered the loss of long-time manager Bonnie Stutz. What did Bonnie mean to Circle Lanes?

We lost Zig, her husband almost four years ago. They’d owned the business since the mid-1980s. Bonnie’s death was so sudden. She went into the hospital on Memorial Day and never came out.

This is Bonnie’s legacy. Her son and daughters are the sole owners now, and her grandson Drew is very involved.

After so long as a mainstay in the village, have there been any changes or any new technologies that have changed the way people bowl?

Not really. Everything is pretty much the same. In the 1980s we used to have a lot of leagues. Now we’re down to 10 to 20. We have lots of single day bowlers and open bowlers.

How long have you been at Circle Lanes?

I’ve been here since 1988. I kept leaving to do something else, but kept coming back. I’ve been here every day for 10 years. It was hard when Bonnie passed. They are like a second family to me. We have a good, motivated staff here. They are really friendly and good

with customers, which keeps people coming back.

Who comes to Circle Lanes to bowl?

We take care of everybody. We have kids, adults, people with special needs.

We host birthday parties.

We’ve had a couple of weddings.

Maybe they grew up bowling here or they met here. They really dressed this place up. The transformation was amazing. One couple got married in Oak Park and walked down the street with 75 guests to have their reception here.

We have our regular bowling leagues, and teams from Trinity and Fenwick practice here.

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ince 1941, Circle Lanes has been a mainstay on Circle Avenue in Forest Park. The local bowling alley has been a community favorite for decades.

A family-run enterprise, the business updates just enough to keep up with the times, but not so much that it loses that timeless quality that makes it a favorite for families, bowling leagues and bowlers throughout the western suburbs. Manager Marty Considine answers some questions about the small business.

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Why has Forest Park been a good home for the Circle Lanes?

We’re just a part of Forest Park. At one point, this was considered the tallest building in Forest Park, when they measured from the top of the sign. The sign has been landmarked, so we can’t replace it.

We’re off the beaten path, but we’re in the middle of the community, so people do find us. It’s a small, intimate place. We’re very family-friendly and very reasonable on price.

Lacey Sikora

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new residents

SUbmitted photo

FLOYDS: Dean and his wife, Susan, stand for a photo next to his 1962 Ford Galaxy Mayberry squad car.

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 312-7931010 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: 3447006 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

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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 of residency — including tax bills, mortgage statements or leases, as well as a 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) 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 24-hour parking. There are several lots throughout the village and spots are first-come, first-served. Permits may be Forestparkreview.com

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obtained through village hall. For more information call 366-2323.

Residents with overnight guests must call in plates to 366-7272 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

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: 800-252-2873 Illinois Department of Employment Security: 800-244-5631 Illinois Department of Day Labor Hotline: 877-314-7052 Illinois Department of Public Aid: Forestparkreview.com

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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: 800252-8903 Oak Park Hospital: 383-9300 Poison Control Center: 800-9425969 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: 800-275-8777 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 $35 or $10 for seniors. 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.

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chamber members Accountants DAN BJORNSON CPA 7518 Madison St., Suite A 708-488-1800 www.danbjornsoncpa.com

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

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

Artisan Clubs & Classes URBAN PIONEER SOCIETY 7503 Madison St. www.theurbanpioneergroup. com 630-926-4139

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

Auto Repair & Towin ELITE TIRE & AUTO 35 S. Harlem Ave. 708-366-4032 H&R TOWING 805 Hannah Ave. 708-771-6900 NOB’S TOWING 35 S. Harlem Ave. 708-488-8300 POWER’S TOWING 4722 Roosevelt Rd. Hillside Forestparkreview.com

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Photo by Karen Weinberge CONNIE BROWN, OF BROWN COW ICE CREAM PARLOR, HANDS WILL HANSMAN AN ICE CREAM AT SCHAUER’S HARDWARE DURING THE FIRST-EVER “ICE, ICE BABY” SUMMER CELEBRATION.

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Auto Sales/Service CURRIE MOTORS 8401 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-2600 www.curriechevy.com HAWK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 7911 Roosevelt Rd. 708-366-1001 www.hawkcdj.com VOLVO OF OAK PARK 1140 Garfield St. Oak Park 708-848-8500 www.volvooakpark.com

Banks FIFTH THIRD BANK

7727 Lake St. River Forest 708-771-2500 www.53.com FOREST PARK BANK 7348 Madison St. 7331 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-222-2800 www.forestparkbank.com U.S. BANK 7525 Madison St 708-771-1793 www.usbank.com

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

ROYAL CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE 7610 Roosevelt Rd 708-697-5333 www.royalchristianbookstores. com

Boutiques/Shoes/ Accessories CAMILLE ET FAMILLE 7418 Madison St. 708-771-1111 GIRLICIOUS BOUTIQUE 7508 Madison St. 708-366-6931 www.girliciousboutique.com JAYNE BOUTIQUE 7500 Madison St. 708-488-2190 www.shopjayne.com

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TEAM BLONDE BOUTIQUE ECO SPA & SALON 7442 Madison St. 708-771-5590 www.teamblonde.com

CIRCLE LANES 7244 Circle Ave. 708-366-2810 www.circlebowlinglanes.com

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Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:30 pm Sunday 9:00am - 12:30 pm

TAKARA DESIGNS 7502-1/2 Madison St. 708-435-9119 www.shoptakara.com

Bowling Alley

7519 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-9850

HOURS

chamber members

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

Business Development/ Consulting WHAT NOW ADVISORS 773-507-5999 www.whatnowadvisors.com

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

Car Wash

1400 Des Plaines Ave. 708-366-4541 www.waldheimcemetery.com

CBD Oils & Products CBD BODY HIGH 7451 Madison St. 708-435-4945 www.cbdbodyhigh.com

Chocolates/Candy LA MAISON DE BONBON 7353 Madison St. 708-366-0777 www.lamaisondebonbon.com

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

Coffee Shop/Air Roasted COUNTER COFFEE AIR ROASTERS 7324 Madison St. 708-689-8896 www.countercoffee.com

Community/Senior Center HOWARD MOHR Community Center 7640 Jackson Blvd.

708-771-7737 www.forestpark.net

CRYSTAL CAR WASH 901 S. Harlem Ave. 708-879-1349 www.crystalcarwashforestpark.com

Contractors/Craftsmen

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

MCSHANE HIBBITTS 513 Elgin Ave. 708-771-0864 mcshanehibbitts@gmail.com

FOREST PARK STUCCO, INC. 708-366-3686 www.forestparkstucco.com

Cemeteries

Cookies/Sweet Treats/ Ice Cream

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chamber members 7347 Madison St. 708-366-7970 www.browncowicecream.com TWISTED COOKIE 7401 Madison St. 708-689-8029 www.twistedcookie.com

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

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Co-Working Space SUITE SPOTTE 7339 Madison St. 708-665-8050 www.suitespotte.com Provided photo

Custom Tables/Flooring/ Furnishings from Reclaimed Materials URBAN PIONEER BUILDERS 7503 Madison St. 847-833-6564 www.theurbanpioneergroup.com

Dance Instruction/ Studios MAIDEN STREET SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Forest Park 773-354-4837 www.maidenstreetdancers.com PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIO 7518 Madison St. 708-299-2608 www.pineappledance.org

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

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FOREST PARK BANK AT THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) DON OFFERMANN, DAN WATTS, JERRY VAINISI AND JACK VAINISI.

Dentists/Orthodontists LITTLE TEETH BIG SMILES Children’s Dentistry Dr. Jerry Udelson, DDS 1125 S. Harlem Ave. 708-386-5437 www.kidsdentistforestpark.com

Disability Services/ Independent Living PROGRESS CENTER For Independent Living 7521 Madison St. 708-209-1500 www.progresscil.org

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

ROY STROM REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE 1201 Greenwood Ave. Maywood 708-344-5000 www.roystrom.com

Distributors/ Manufacturers BURKE BEVERAGE 4900 S. Vernon McCook 708-688-2000 www.burkebev.com CHICAGO SUBURBAN LUMBER 7459 Franklin St. 708-771-8181 www.chicagosuburbanlumber.com FARMINGTON FOODS 7419 Franklin St. 708-771-3600 www.farmingtonfoods.com

WEINSTEIN WHOLESALE MEATS 7501 Industrial Dr. 866-226-5196 www.weinsteinmeats.com

Diversity Commission FOREST PARK DIVERSITY COMMISSION 517 Des Plaines Ave. 708-366-2323

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

Financial Planners BENTRON FINANCIAL GROUP 6601 W. North Ave., Ste. 2 Oak Park

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1. St. Bernardine Church The St. Bernardine congregation, founded in 1911, laid the cornerstone at the Spanish Mission style church at Harrison St. and Elgin Ave in 1939. Construction started in the last months of Cardinal George g Mundelein’s life, who’s coat of arms can be found on the church, with the motto “Dominus adjutor meus,” (The Lord Is My Help).

3. Concordia 3 Cemetery C Beautiful gothic arches and arc ornamental gateways ornam with high wrought iron entrance to Forest mark the ent cemetery. The Park’s oldest ce hand-forged, 3,000 lb iron gates circular space of are set back in the circ gate, like outthe entrance, where the g stretched wings, open and cclose. Their pivot set in the weight is set at a needle-like piv road and designed with perfect balance to enable the opening and closing in any weather.

4. Jens J. Jensen Mixed use plans for storefront and apartments were designed by architect Jens J. Jenson in 1925. Plans included two shops on Beloit Ave., three shops on Madison St., second floor office suites, and twenty -five apartments ranging from one room to four room flats.

This red brick with white glaze accents is notable in other works by Jenson, including the Astoria Hotel and Hotel Guyon in Chicago.

5. Forest Park Packing House Tony Scafidi was the proprietor of the newly erected Spanish terra-cotta building known as the Forest Park Packing House that opened in 1929. The store had the most modern refrigeration, was known to have the finest meats and Tony’s “usual smile.”

When the new store opened, half the store was dedicated to fruits and vegetables and was run by Joseph Castanzero.

6. Roosevelt Trust and Savings Bank This southside Bank was located at Roosevelt Rd and Elgin, opened in 1926 under the direction of

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3 several prominent locals including Henry J. Mohr (President H.J. Mohr & Sons Co), Alert Roos (President of Forest Park State Bank, Salvatore Sansone (builder), Peter Troost (Monuments) and Realtors Joseph Bristow, Jr. and Theodore Lobstein. Although initially prosperous, it closed its doors, as did many banks during the depression. It did pay all its depositors and losses from stockholders.

7. Shanks Hall This relief adorning the Queen Anne on the corner of Harlem Ave. and Madison St. has been a fixture since the 1898 days of Harlem. It has been known as Schanks Hall, Harlem Castle and Hughes Hall among other names. Nic Shank built it for $30,000 (including the land) as a saloon and restaurant and later, reporting it to be too large, he sold it and worked in what is present day O’Sullivans and then erected a new saloon across Madison.

8. Ram The grand Victorian building tucked away at Van Buren and Madison opened in 1885.

The Altenheim-German Old Peoples Home, features a circular courtyard with this ornate planter with two rams on either end. Rams often are symbols of sacrifice and protection of the herd.

9. Elsie In the early 1960’s Ferrara Pan Candy Factory moved into the former Borden Dairy factory. Elsie, the Borden Dairy mascot from the 1930’s, has several motifs around the building which watch over the factory and Eisenhower Expressway.

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chamber members 708-386-3100 www.bentron.com EDWARD JONES JOHNNY ANDROLA 7213 Madison St. 708-488-0575 www.edwardjones.com EVERETT WEALTH SOLUTIONS 407 Marengo Ave. 708-771-7777 www.everettwealthsolutions.com KINGSVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT - JOEL FOSTER 111 W. Jackson Blvd.

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Flooring & Installation FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL 1800 Des Plaines Ave. #109 708-328-4609 www.oakpark.floorcoveringsinternational.com

Funeral Homes ZIMMERMAN-HARNETT FUNERAL Home 7319 Madison St. 708-366-2200 www.zimmermanharnett.com

Garden Center/ Community Garden EMPOWERING GARDENS 7730 Madison St. 708-689-8332 www.empoweringgardensinc. com

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MCADAM LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS 2001 Des Plaines Ave. 708-771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com

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

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

Greeting Cards/Gifts SCHAUER’S HALLMARK 7443 Madison St. 708-771-7761

Hair Salon/Nails/Spa Services FANTASTIC SAM’S 7235 Madison St. 708-771-4650 www.fantasticsams.com J AND J NAILS & SPA 406 Thomas Ave. 708-820-2808 www.jandj-nailspa.com MACDADDY 7506 Madison St. 708-771-0400 www.macdaddyforestpark.com TEAM BLONDE BOUTIQUE ECO SPA & SALON 7442 Madison St. 708-771-5590 www.teamblonde.com

Hardware Grocers LIVING FRESH MARKET 7520 Roosevelt Rd. 708-209-1226

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SCHAUER’S HARDWARE 7449 Madison St. 708-366-1100 www.schauershardware.com

HEALTHCARE/PEDIATRICS Power of Play (POP) Pediatrics 7421 Madison St. 708-435-4130 www.pop-pediatric.com

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

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

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

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

Insurance ALLSTATE INSURANCE Teresa Brown Agency 7221 Madison St. 773-299-7880 FOREST AGENCY INSURANCE

7310 Madison St. 708-383-9000 www.forestagency.com MCBRIDE INSURANCE AGENCY, LTD. 829 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-613-5844 www.mcbrideinsurance.com

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

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

Jewelry ACCENTS BY FRED 7519 Madison 708-366-9850 www.accentsbyfred.com

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

Landscaping/ Garden Center MCADAM LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS 2001 Des Plaines Ave. 708-771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com

Labor Union FOREST PARK FIREFIGHTERS Local 2753

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Liquor Stores FAMOUS LIQUORS 7714 Madison St. 708-366-2500 www.famousliquors.com

Lounges/Taverns HEALY’S WESTSIDE 7321 Madison St. 366-4277 www.healyswestside.com MCGAFFER’S 7737 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-435-4132 www.mcgaffers.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB 7505 Madison St. 708-366-4977 www.slainteirishpubforestpark.com

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Making music for more than 80 years

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ounded in 1930, Kagan and Gaines has called Forest Park home since 1982. Offering sales, rentals, repairs and lessons in musical instruments, Kagan and Gaines is a complete music store for musical instruments and accessories.

The store also offers student band and orchestra rentals, as well as rental of professional instruments, and teaches lessons in its eight studios. Secondgeneration owner Joe Cali grew up with the business and took it over from his dad in the late 1990s.

What is the story of the founding of Kagan & Gaines?

Robert Kagan was the original founder back in the 1930s. He was a violinist teaching violin in Chicago. He was trying to get new strings for his students and thought the pricing was too high. He decided he could import them himself and opened a store at 228 S. Wabash.

In 1942, my father, Joseph Cali Sr., started working for Kagan as a 16-yearold high school kid. Eventually, he moved up, and he bought the business in the ’60s. In 1982 they closed the Wabash location and moved the store to Forest Park. I took over the business in the late 1990s.

Neither Cali plays an instrument. We are the business people, but everybody that works here is a musician except for me.

What kinds of services does Kagan & Gaines offer?

We have four categories. We do sales of musical instruments, accessories and books, rentals to school kids and to professional musicians who may be travelling through town. For repairs of instruments we have in-house luthiers who work with orchestral instruments and bows, and we have subcontractors for guitars, band and electronic instruments. We have about eight teaching

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studios here. Most of the lessons are private, but we also offer Suzuki classes and jazz and blues ensembles.

We do a lot of the rentals for Oak Park schools. Their recruitment night takes place over two days. Kids in fourth or fifth grade can try different instruments.

We go into the schools and bring about forty instruments in different sizes.

We set up in four different rooms with their teachers. Kids can try a band and an orchestra instrument. We’re in the cafeteria so they and their parents can talk to us about their choice or ask us any questions. Once they choose, we have about a week before lessons start to get all the instruments out.

What kinds of things does Kagan & Gaines sell?

We sell band and orchestra instruments,

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drums, guitars and all the accessories: the reeds and strings. We sell keyboards too.

Two years ago, the piano business next door moved out, so we expanded and now carry electronic keyboards.

Who makes up your staff?

We have about 10 employees on payroll. Everybody has some musical talent.

We also have about 12 teachers who are subcontractors. We’re a small business. I still work Sundays and nights if I have to.

Why is Forest Park a good place to locate a business?

It’s a very easy access location. It’s right off the Eisenhower. Pro musicians in downtown hotels can get here easily. It’s 30 minutes to O’Hare and 30 minutes to Midway. It’s a good central location.

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Building the bank you deserve.

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest is now Byline Bank.

New name. Same local team committed to you. Together we bring you our stronger, combined bank to deliver and expand the products and services you value while remaining a neighborhood bank, devoted to the community.

To learn more visit: bylinebank.com/welcome-cboprf

Š2019 Byline Bank. Member FDIC. Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest has merged into Byline Bank.

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chamber members Marketing/ Communications D.M. BURTON 708-834-3238 www.dmburton.co FREE FLY MARKETING www.freeflymarketing.com 708-434-0573 WHAT NOW ADVISORS 773-507-5999 www.whatnowadvisors.com

Martial Arts INTERCEPT MMA 1401 Circle Ave. 708-771-3466 www.interceptmma.com JANG’S YONG IN 7614 Madison St. 708-358-1000

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Military Surplus MILITARY & POLICE SUPPLY 7351 Madison St.

Volunteers are needed and welcomed to help ensure a great Celebrating Seniors Week!

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

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THE GASSE SCHOOL OF MUSIC 7641 W. Polk St. 708-488-8117

POSITIVELY PROVISO MAGAZINE 708-344-5975 www.positivelyproviso.com

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FOREST PARK POST 708-366-8947 www.forestparkpost.com

NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 2111 Division, #1 Melrose Park 708-343-0205 www.neighborsmagazine.com

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organizations for the benefit of the senior population.

• To promote senior groups and organizations that serve persons 60 and older.

• To raise public awareness of issues affecting seniors.

• To provide financial support to seniors in need.

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

Personal Services/ Fashion D.M. BURTON 708-834-3238 www.dmburton.co

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

Photo Booth/ Entertainment BESPOKE FLIPBOOKS 773-234-2690 www.bespokeflipbooks.com

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

Pilates/Yoga VILLAGE PILATES 411 Marengo Ave. 708-488-0066 www.villagepilatesstudio.com

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Koenig Rubloff Realty Group 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park 708-848-5550 www.berkshirehathawayhs.com

FOREST PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 7555 Jackson Blvd.

708-366-7171 www.fppl.org

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

DAVID KING & ASSOCIATES 1011 Lake St., Suite 313 Oak Park 708-445-0505 www.dkacre.com THE GILLIAN-BAKER TEAM Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Koenig Rubloff Realty Group 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park

Restaurants/Pubs/ Sports Bars CACTUS GRILL 315 S Harlem Ave 708-689-8595 CAFFE DE LUCA 7427 Madison St. 708-366-9200 www.caffedeluca.com

CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT 7427 Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-1969 www.charliesrestaurantfp.wixsite. com/forestpark FATDUCK TAVERN & GRILL 7218 Madison St. 708-488-1493 www.duckfatgrill.com FRANCESCA’S FIORE 7407 Madison St. 708-771-3063 www.miafrancesca.com GOLDEN STEER STEAKHOUSE 7635 Roosevelt Rd. 708-771-7798 www.goldensteersteakhouse.com HARVEST 365 RESTAURANT & FRESH GRILL 7610 W. Roosevelt Rd. 708-488-0415 www.harvest365grill.com JIMMY’S PLACE 7411 Madison St.

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reg Stinton recently opened his first restaurant, Small Batch Barbecue on Madison Street in Forest Park. While he may be new to the restaurant world, the former resident of the corporate world has been honing his barbecue recipe for years.

When he finally was ready to try them on an audience outside of his backyard, he took home first prize in the 2016 Forest Park Ribfest. The rest is history as he brings his home-cooked proteins to a village that is ready to line up until the ribs sell out.

What is the story of the start of Small Batch Barbecue?

The business took shape when we competed in and won Forest Park Ribfest in 2016. It was a complete shock.

I’ve been passionate about barbecuing for about 15 years. My wife and I moved out to Forest Park and cooked for people in our backyard all the time. People always said, “You should try to enter Ribfest with these.”

We won the first year I competed. I was completely unprepared for what that would mean. We entered again in 2017. I didn’t place, but had a consistent line of people wanting to buy ribs. The line just got longer and longer. The demand was still there.

It had moved into something to do for fun to something I could do professionally. I had worked in the corporate world in IT for about 10 years, and it was time to start something different and take a gamble. I’m still young. If I didn’t do it now, when would I?

From Ribfest to restaurant: Small Batch Barbecue When did you first get interested in barbecue?

How did you learn?

It goes back over 20 years.

I was the world’s pickiest eater growing up, and my mom would make something special for me.

In high school, I was just starting to come out of that phase, and we were on vacation with some family friends, one of whom was from Memphis. He cooked his dry-rub ribs for us. I loved it. I was fortunate enough that he shared his recipe with me, and I went home and started trying to make ribs myself.

As I got older, I started trying other meats. In my career in IT, I travelled a lot and got to try a lot of different kinds of barbecue and different styles. It allowed me to do

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my own comparison and see what I liked while working on my own craft.

When did you decide to open a restaurant?

Initially, I was putting together a business plan for a food truck. It has lower startup costs and more flexibility.

It was great in theory, but fraught with challenges in the Chicago\-land area. There are really only six months of the year that you are really busy due to the weather.

As it was clear I was going to leave my career to do this, I started looking around. My wife and I love Forest Park, and we began looking for a good place here and found the right spot. We officially opened July 6, 2019.

What kinds of foods do

you serve?

We have a pretty simple menu intentionally. It’s a small space – under 1,000 square feet. On our regular menu, we have proteins: ribs, brisket, pulled pork, hot links and we recently added smoked turkey.

We have five sides: Cole slaw, mac & cheese, baked beans, fried okra and hush puppies. We do rotating daily specials too. Day-in-day-out, the brisket and the ribs are the most popular. They sell out the quickest.

Who’s working at Small Batch?

It’s primarily me. I wear a lot of hats, but my most important title is pit master.

When the meat is cooking, I’m on duty.

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Service Clubs/ Organizations

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Home-grown business with deep roots

DEVELOPMENT; SCOTT MCADAM, PRESIDENT; AND ROBERT MCADAM, THE VICE PRESIDENT, AT MCADAM LANDSCAPING.

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cAdam Landscaping is celebrating its 40th year in the landscape business, and the family-owned business has called Forest Park home for more than 35 years.

President Scott McAdam started the business while in college, and it has always been a family affair. His brother Rob is his long-term partner in the small business, and son Scott and his daughter Jennifer are the second and third generation to join in the landscaping field.

What is the story of the beginning of McAdam landscaping?

I was 21 years old and in college in 1979. My degree was in horticulture with an emphasis in landscape design, and I decided to try to start a business before I graduated.

I had been cutting grass for summers for 10 years, so I started in the maintenance side of things. My brother and I worked together out of our parents’ basement for the first year.

We later moved to 218 Lake St. in Oak Park. In 1983, we needed more space, so we moved to a location on Forestparkreview.com

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Franklin in Forest Park. We moved to our current location in Forest Park in 2002.

This year marks an important anniversary for McAdam. What did you do to mark your 40th anniversary?

We decided to make it an employeefocused celebration. In August, we had a company picnic for our employees and their families at Brookfield Zoo. We recognized employees who had been

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File photo FROM LEFT, SCOTT MCADAM JR., VICE PRESIDENT OF SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESS

with us for five years, 10 years, 15 years, and on up. It was important for us to recognize our employees who’ve been with us so long.

What kind of work does McAdam do?

We do anything that goes from the perimeter of the house to the property line: landscape, hardscape, lighting, CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

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Your Hometown Podiatrist for 34 Years DR. LORI LIPKIN CONSERVATIVE MEDICAL & SURGICAL TREATMENT OF: Orthopedic, Geriatric and Pediatric Foot Problems Diabetic and Vascular Foot Disorders Painful Bunions and Hammertoes Skin and Nail Disorders and Infections Heel and Arch Pain

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MCADAMS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 water features. We are designers, and I’m a landscape architect, so we can do the design and implementation of plans.

We work with residential clients and also with commercial projects from businesses, schools, municipalities, HOAs and libraries. Our clients run the gamut.

I had the school knowledge of horticulture going into this, but I didn’t have the business or industry knowledge when I started.

I got involved with the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors in the 1980s. I was president in the 1990s and my son is geared up to do that in two years. It helps us keep a finger on the pulse of the latest in the landscape area. We are able to be environmentally conscious with recycling and compost on our projects After 40 years in the business, you must have a lot of wonderful customer connections. Are there any recent projects that you are particularly proud of?

We recently worked on a project at Morton West High School in which we put in three outdoor classrooms. That was a great project.

We also created what is called the Red, Red Rose Garden at Caledonia House. It’s very frequently visited by the patients at the Scottish Home. It’s one of my favorite projects because we know it has an impact on the seniors. They are the oldest not-for-profit in the state, and to be able to partner with them has been really good. We’re grateful for the opportunity.

What is your staff like?

During the summer season, we have about 85 employees. We have a lot of long-term employees. One

of our employees has been here 32 years. Some of our recent retirees have been here 35 and 38 years.

Besides myself, we have three other designers. My son is in business development and also has a horticulture degree. He writes the Ask the Plant Expert column. Our buyer also has a background in horticulture, and many people in our garden center have also taken classes.

We are one of the only local companies with this knowledge.

It helps us answer questions in efficient and honest ways.

Why has Forest Park been a good home for McAdam Landscaping?

It’s the partnership. When we moved here initially, we just wanted more land. The Franklin location was five to six times as large as our Oak Park location, and the taxes were only twice as much.

When we outgrew that site, we talked to Tony [Calderone, mayor at the time.] He thought he could find a place for us in town. The cemetery had land they were using for soil dumping that we were able to buy. We got the four acres, and the village worked really well for us. We wanted to be able to stay in town, and we needed the space. We love this location.

Forest Park has always been willing to help and give us advice, and we try to give back. We host the annual Chamber meeting.

We give back to the community because it’s the right thing to do.

We’re blessed by the community, and we want to return that anyway we can. The services in this town are amazing. I can’t think of a better place I’d ever want my business.

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churches

File photo REV. DAVID STEINHART STANDS FOR A PHOTO INSIDE OF THE CHURCH AT FOREST PARK BAPTIST CHURCH ON HARLEM AVENUE.

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

500 Hannah Ave.

305 Circle Ave.

366-2800

366-3226

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Pastor: Maurice L. Streeter

Pastor: Leonard Payton

St. Bernardine Catholic Church

St. Paul Thai Church

7246 Harrison St.

630-863-8634

366-0839

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Pastor: Pongsak Limthongviratn

Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

Bilingual Thai-English services.

771-8456 firstunitedchurchofchrist.com Pastor: Dean Kucera

Chicagoland Christian Center 848 N. Ferdinand 773-785-1700 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

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IN OUR SHOP

Local steak house celebrates a half century File photo GOLDEN STEER OWNER KIRIAKOS “CHARLIE” TZOURAS WITH SON AND GENERAL MANAGER TOM TZOURAS DURING GOLDEN STEER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

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olden Steer Steakhouse is celebrating 50 years of bringing great food to the community. Since 1969, the restaurant has been providing steaks, chops, ribs, and seafood to a loyal clientele.

Purchased in 1997 by the Tzouras family, manager Tom Tzouras reflects on the longevity of the community favorite.

The whole Chicagoland area came to see the place that was a hidden gem for the locals become a sensation.

A few years later, on May 2012, the Steer was featured on WGN’s “Chicago’s Best.” A new wave of food lovers found their way to discover the famous baked French onion soup and the best steaks in the west suburbs.

What is the story of the start of the Golden Steer?

Since 1969, Golden Steer Steakhouse has been a hot spot for great steaks, chops, ribs, seafood, and world-famous French onion soup.

Golden Steer Steakhouse was opened

by John Vlahos in 1969. John was later joined by his brother Taki. Taki bought the restaurant from his brother in 1979 and ran the business until 1997.

In 1997, two cousins, Kiriakos A. Tzouras and Kiriakos P. Tzouras, better known to everyone in Forest Park as “Little Charlie” and “Big Charlie,” bought the business from Taki.

In their 22 years of ownership, many things have changed, but the Golden Steer stays the same. In January 2010, the restaurant became a Chicagoland phenomenon when it was featured on “Check, Please!” on WTTW Channel 11.

This year marks an important anniversary for the Golden Steer. What does it feel like to mark your 50th anniversary? Are there any special celebrations planned?

It is a rare thing for a restaurant nowadays to be in business for 50 years. In a non-stop, competitive market which is dominated by corporate restaurants, it is remarkable for a small, independent restaurant to be in business this long.

It is a testament to our customers, who have become members of our family, that they have found a home away from home. We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our customers, family, friends, and vendors on Sept. 9.

We have regular specials throughout the year to celebrate such as 50-percent off our wine list bottles on Mondays and Thursdays. We also have different food

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specials, which we advertise on social media each week.

Beyond the obvious steak, what are some of the foods that your customers keep coming back for?

Well, first and foremost, they come for the baked French onion soup. That has been a staple since our doors opened.

Besides steak, they come for our seafood and chicken dishes. People rave about our baked Shrimp De Jonghe and our baked clams. We also have delicious homemade desserts like tiramisu and chocolate mousse.

After 50 years in the business, are there any special customers who are regulars who make it all worthwhile?

The list of special customers is endless.

Most of them are gone but there is always a supply of new characters to fill their void.

Many customers have commented on how the Steer is like the TV show “Cheers”; it’s a place where everybody knows your name. Our customers make the Golden Steer what it is. We have a family atmosphere with great food, drinks, and conversation. We are a place where nostalgia never left.

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TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER

is what community is all about.

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WE’RE HERE TO ENSURE THAT YOUR WISHES ARE HONORED AND YOUR UNIQUE STORY IS TOLD. WE ARE MUCH MORE THAN YOUR FUNERAL PROVIDER; WE ARE AN EVENT CENTER TO CELEBRATE LIFE’S SPECIAL MOMENTS. WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME AND MEMORIAL PARK TODAY TO SPEAK WITH A DIGNITY MEMORIAL PROFESSIONAL ABOUT CREATING AN UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIAL.

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community centers

Facebook MS. ANN D. GRIFFIN OF FUTURITY FIRST FOR THEIR $2500 DONATION TO OUR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM. PICTURED WITH OUR BASEBALL COMMISSIONER MR. WILLE WRIGHT.

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

Children’s Clubhouse Clubhouse is a before and after school daycare program for children who attend Forest Park public schools, grades K-6. Offered weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the school year. Call for fee information.

late state senator and Forest Park

Food Pantry

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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

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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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 10 for $9.50.

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

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.-Fri. 8:30am - 2:00pm for seniors and people with disabili-

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visit the 16” Softball hall of fame !

Check Out the History, Legends and Stories

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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.

• Special tours: 708-366-7500 • Learn more at 16inchsoftballhof.com

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.

Family sponsorships $1000 Corporate Sponsorships range from $2500 to $25,000 We are always looking for memorabilia!

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.

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.

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PURCHASER’S INFORMATION Name ________________________________ 8˝ × 8˝ × 2˝ BRICK GRAPHIC

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Inductee Park is located at Harrison and Des Plaines in Forest Park.

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Please reserve my personalized brick(s) Number ______ @ $500 each Total $_____

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Community Centers ties. 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 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, the 4th Thursday 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 Monday & Tuesday mornings to assist senior citizens with income tax preparation Feb.-April. This free service is by appointment only. Transportation is available by appointment.

Senior Movie 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.

Senior Newsletter Comes out the first Tues. of even-

numbered months announcing weekly trips and events. Copies are available at the center, village hall and the library.

Senior Shopping Trips Mon. Living Fresh & Tony’s Finer Foods, Wed. River Forest Jewel, Thurs. Ed’s Way & Broadview Aldi, Fri. Walmart. Call the center for schedules or to make an appointment.

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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 Offered periodically 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.

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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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Food & Drink

File photo GUESTS TRY OUT DIFFERENT DISHES FROM ZESTY CATERING IN JUNE DURING THE GREAT CHEFS FOR SUCCESS FUNDRAISER FOR DISTRICT 209 TOGETHER AT URBAN PIONEER GROUP ON MADISON STREET IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK

Amy’s Wine House

Blueberry Hill

Caffe De Luca

Circle Inn of Forest Park

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

427 Desplaines Ave. 366-8333

7427 Madison St. 366-9200 caffedeluca.com

7300 Circle Ave. 771-2123

Angelo O’Leary’s 7522 Madison St. 689-0864

Beacon Pub 101 Circle Ave. 366-7066

Big Boss 7600 Madison St. 366-5918 bigbossil.com

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Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor

Circle Lanes Carole’s Next Best Thing

7244 Circle Ave. 366-2810 circlebowlinglanes.com

7347 Madison St. 366-7970 Browncowicecream.com

7307 Roosevelt Rd. 689-0942

Bua Hana

Charlie’s Restaurant

7330 Madison St. 488-0480 buahana.com

7427 W. Roosevelt Rd. 771-1969

7324 Madison St. 689-8896 www.countercoffee.com

Chirrion Mexican Grill

Damenzo’s Pizza

7510 Madison St. https://chirrion.com

7300 W. Roosevelt Rd. 771-5705 Damenzospizza.net

Cactus Grill 315 S. Harlem 689-8595

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Scratch Scratchburger: Meatless

Meatless burger: Made from scratch this Made from scratch this killer vegetarian patty killer vegetarian patty features black beans, features black beans, edamame, great edamame, great northern beans, northern beans, garbanzos, roasted garbanzos, roasted corn, cilantro, jalapeno, corn, cilantro, jalapeno, lime and breadcrumbs lime and breadcrumbs is topped with lettuce, is topped with lettuce, tomato onions and tomato onions and a special yogurt-dill a special yogurt-dill sauce onon a potato bun. sauce a potato bun.

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Starship Subs

This ItalianStarship super subSubs sandwich includes Thissalami, Italianmortadella, super sub sandwich includes capicola, provolone, salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, onion, hot giardiniera, oil & vinegar, onion,lettuce, hot giardiniera, oil & vinegar, tomato, and oregano lettuce, tomato, and oregano

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Learning Through All Aspects of Life at Keystone Montessori hildren come from far and wide to Keystone Montessori, a school that has gained the reputation as one of the country’s premier Montessori schools. “The beauty of Montessori education is that it takes into consideration the whole child,” says Vicki Shea, Keystone’s administrative coordinator. “The physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of children are nurtured as well as their academic development and each child is respected as an individual with unique abilities.”

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Keystone has a class for two-year olds, primary classes for 3-6 year olds, junior elementary classes for 6-9 year olds, senior elementary classes for 9-12 year olds and a middle school. There are parent/infant classes also. One of the hallmarks of Montessori education is grouping together children of different ages. “In this way children learn from each other,” says Shea. “It also helps the older children learn a sense of responsibility toward the younger ones.” Children learn by working with specially designed ‘materials’ in an age-appropriate environment which stimulates the senses and encourages exploration. The children are busy, each one involved in doing something either individually or in small groups. In one of the primary classrooms a three-year old is mopping the floor, and a fiveyear old is counting with a bead chain. In the junior elementary classroom a student is researching snakes and in another part of the room, a group of students is analyzing the grammatical parts of a sentence with the teacher.

The school is proud of its consistently high academic achievement but places great emphasis on helping children become well-rounded, responsible members of society.

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Keystone Montessori is located at 7415 W. North Ave., River Forest.

Contact us at 708-366-1080.

A place where children love to learn Parent/Infant program & Toddler Class, ages 2-3

Parent/Infant program & Toddler and Class, ages 2-3 Primary Class, ages 3-6 • Elementary Middle School Primary After Class,school ages 3-6 • Elementary Middle program for agesand 5 and up School After school program for ages 5 and up You are welcome to observe a classroom. Call for an appointment.

You are welcome to observe a classroom. Call for an appointment.

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First-rate dining destination” Chicago Sun-Times

A Classic Bistro with American Influences

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily & Champagne Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz

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Golden Steer Steakhouse

7432 Madison St. 366-2823 docryans.com

7635 Roosevelt Rd. 771-7798 goldensteersteakhouse.com

Duffy’s Tavern

Goldyburgers

7513 Madison St. 366-3887

7316 Circle Ave. 366-0750

Dunkin’ Donuts

Happy Chef

7200 Circle Ave. 366-0810 dunkindonuts.com

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

Exit Strategy Brewing Co.

Harvest 365 Restaurant & Grill

7700 W. Madison St. 689-8771 exitstrategybrewing.com

7610 w. Roosevelt Rd. 488-0415 http://www.harvest365grill.com/

Fatduck Tavern and Grill

Healy’s Westside

7218 Madison St. 488-1493 fatduckgrill.com

7321 Madison St. 366-4277 healyswestside.com

Francesca’s Fiore

The Heritage

7407 Madison St. 771-3063 miafrancesca.com

7403 Madison St. 708-435-4937 theheritageforestpark.com

Gaetano’s

Jimmy John’s

7636 Madison St. 366-4010 gaetanosforestpark.com

350 Circle Ave. 488-9070 jimmyjohns.com

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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.

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File photo THE NEWLY DECORATED INTERIOR AT COUNTER COFFEE ON MADISON STREET AND CIRCLE AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK.

Jimmy’s Place

Long John Silver’s

McGaffer’s Saloon

Murphy’s Pub

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7414 Madison St. 366-3008

Louie’s Grill The Junction Diner 7401 Madison St. 771-5276 thejunctiondiner.com

Kay’s Bakery 7332 W. Madison St. 366-3669

7422 Madison St. 488-8889

Madison Park Kitchen 7525 Madison St. 689-8607 mp-kitchen.com

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Mexican Republic Kitchen & Cantina 7404 Madison St. 708-689-0850 http://mexicanrepublickitchen. com/

Mom’s Place 819 Harlem Ave. 771-6668

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

Oak Leaf Lounge 7412 Harrison St. 366-0059

Mugsy’s

Old School Tavern and Grill

7640 Madison St. 366-4445

201 Desplaines Ave. 771-3663

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Food & Drinks Papa John’s Pizza

Portillo’s

7744 Madison St.

7740 Roosevelt Rd. 383-7557 portillos.com

488-9999

Parky’s Hot Dogs 329 Harlem Ave. 366-3090

Petra Falafel 7314 Madison St. 708-657-4002 orderpetrafalafel.com/

Pioneer Tap & Liquors

R Place 1527 Harlem Ave. 488-1100 www.rplaceweb.com/

Scratch Kitchen 7445 Madison St. 689-8427 scratchfp.com

Shanahan’s

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Pit Zone BBQ 7247 W Roosevelt Rd. 708-657-4152

366-0775 shanahanscreole.com

Shortstop Lounge 7425 Madison St.

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Our office can assist you in navigating a wide variety of state services including, but not limited to: Processing professional license applications with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Referrals for job assistance programs Referrals on college scholarships and financial aid information Assisting veterans with state programs and resources

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File photo INCOMING MAYOR RORY HOSKINS GETS SWORN IN DURING A VILLAGE HALL MEETING AT THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK.

STATE GOVERNMENT State Representative 7th District EMANUEL CHRIS WELCH 10055 W. Roosevelt Rd., Suite E Westchester, IL 60154 708- 450-1000 Springfield Office: 266-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8120

State Representative 8th District LA SHAWN K. FORD 5051 W. Chicago Ave. 2nd Fl. Forestparkreview.com

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VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK Village Hall 517 Des Plaines Ave. 366-2323 forestpark.net Hours: Mon. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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 Rory Hoskins and the Commissioner for the Department of Public Affairs.

Department of Accounts and Finance Commissioner Daniel Novak Department of Public Health and Safety Commissioner Joseph Byrnes Department of Streets and Public Improvements Commissioner Ryan Nero Department of Public Property Commissioner Jessica Voogd The village council meets at 7 p.m.

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the second and fourth Mon. each month in the council chambers on the lower level of village hall.

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Diversity E911 Board Ethics Commission Fire and Police Commission

Historic Preservation Commission Library Board Plan Commission Recreation Board Traffic and Safety Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Youth Commission

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 Fire inspection: 366-1234 Fire prevention and Public Education Speakers Bureau: 366-1234 Forestry: 366-4876 Health department: 366-2323 Street and alley maintenance: 366-4876 Water meter hookup and repair: 366-4876 Forestparkreview.com

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New mayor looks forward to the future

Tell me about your roots in Forest Park.

We moved to Forest Park to rent an apartment at 529 Thomas in 1999. We bought our present home here in 2006.

Monique and I raised two kids here, and are still raising two more in town.

How long have you been involved in local government, and in what roles have you served?

I was first elected village commissioner in 2007. I served as a village commissioner from 2007-2015. Before that, I had been appointed to the Traffic and Safety Commission in 2006.

What sparked your run for mayor of Forest Park?

Several neighbors suggested that I run for Mayor. Some of our friends who I’ve come to know over the last 12 years were aware that I previously worked in state government. I suppose that they anticipated that if I were mayor, some of my existing relationships could be leveraged for the village’s benefit.

What are some of your long-term goals for the village as mayor?

As mayor, I intend to engage more residents in the affairs of the village. This will be done without sacrificing safety or the efficient delivery of services. Engaging residents includes emphasizing diversity.

By 2022, I expect that the advisory boards and commissions will include more appointees from minority groups.

I also intend to increase the profile of the Diversity Commission by seeking Forestparkreview.com

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File photo RORY HOSKINS OUTSIDE OF THE ROOS RECREATION CENTER IN FOREST PARK

that group’s input with respect to village sponsored events and other celebrations.

Diversity also includes gender. Many residents would like to see women assume more leadership roles in our village. Our police department only has five female officers. I hope that more women can join the ranks of the Forest Park Police Department and the Forest Park Fire Department.

Do you have any short-term changes that you think you can make shortly upon taking office that will have an impact on the lives of residents?

An immediate goal is to enhance the village’s relationship with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). If we can persuade the CTA to better police its grounds, it might improve some of our residents’ quality of life. Persuading CTA to improve clean up and maintenance of CTA grounds is a short-term goal.

Two additional short-term goals

include celebrating the village’s rich diversity and drawing from our very talented pool of residents for the purpose of engaging residents by making considered appointments to some of our advisory boards and commissions. In June, Forest Park’s Diversity Commission hosted our first ever Pride Celebration in Constitution Court.

Recently, an ad hoc committee was formed for the purpose of producing the village’s first ever Hispanic Heritage Month event. The Hispanic Heritage celebration is was held in Constitution Court on Oct. 5.

Many of the recent appointments to the village’s advisory boards and commissions reflect a goal of bringing more racial and gender diversity to our advisory boards. A working mother was appointed to chair the Police and Fire Commission, and another woman was named chair the Diversity Commission.

Lacey Sikora

IN OUR CORNER

R

ory Hoskins was elected Forest Park mayor in April 2019. He previously served as a village commissioner from 2007-15.

Here are answers to questions we posed to him for the 2019-20 Forest Park Community Guide.

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Parks

File photo KEVIN WARREN, 22 MONTHS, FROM FOREST PARK, CLIMBS AROUND IN THE PLAYGROUND AT THE PARK DISTRICT OF FOREST PARK ON HARRISON STREET

Park District of Forest Park Administrative Office 7501 Harrison St. 366-7500 www.pdofp.org Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The park district offers a variety of recreational programs throughout the year for all ages at The Park and in conjunction with local schools. Each resident receives a Seasonal brochure and the Forest Park Review with a list of activities, 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 Roy J. Sansone, President Cathleen McDermott, Vice President

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Commissioners: Matt Walsh John Doss

Eric Entler

Park Staff Jackie Iovinelli, Executive Director

Jeff Murphy, Business Manager Larry Buckley, Superintendent of the Parks

Rachell Entler, Recreation Supervisor

Andrew Doss, Fitness Center Manager

Forest Park Aquatic Center 366-7500 forestparkaquaticcenter.org Features two flume slides, two drop slides, two diving boards, an interactive play structure, lap lanes, a zero-depth shallow end and a spray ground. It is surrounded by landscaped sun decks, has a nearby concession stand and sand play area.

Pool Passes on Sale Don’t get stuck waiting in long lines to get in the pool. Get your Forestparkreview.com

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UNDERCARRIAGE SPRAY ON ALL WASHES!!

File photo MEMBERS FROM PACK 109 LOOK INTO THE RIVER FROM THE BRIDGE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019, DURING THE ANNUAL SPRING

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR FOREST PARK’S CUB SCOUT PACK 109 NEAR THE DES PLAINES RIVER IN FOREST PARK .

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.

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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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Spotless Carwash 7802 Madison St. & 7343 Roosevelt in Forest Park 708-771-2945 We Accept All Major Credit Cards

You can purchase tokens from an attendant weekdays from Noon to 5pm or Sat. & Sun. 9-11am & 11:30-4pm.

OR YOU CAN BUY THEM ONLINE AT:

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WALKS & PARADES

PHOTOS BY ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer WINE WALK: GUESTS

SAMPLE DIFFERENT TYPES OF

WINE DURING THE ANNUAL SPRING

WINE WALK AND

SHOP ON MADISON

STREET THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN

FOREST PARK.

CASKET RACES:

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THEIR AWARD WINNING CHOREOGRAPHY DURING THE

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS

AT THE PARK DISTRICT POOL.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: PERFORMERS (ABOVE LEFT),

PLAY THE BAGPIPES AND DRUMS WHILE CHILDREN HAND OUT

CANDY AND TREATS TO PARADE DURING THE ANNUAL FOREST

PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

ON MADISON STREET THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK.

HOLIDAY WALK: LAUREN MILITELLO, LEFT, 14, OF

RIVER GROVE, AND HANNAH

BRANDON, 18, OF OAK PARK,

PERFORM IN THE LIVE WINDOW

DISPLAY AT JAYNE AS CHILDREN LOOK THROUGH THE WIN-

DOW AND WATCH ON FRIDAY,

NOV. 30, DURING THE ANNUAL

HOLIDAY WALK IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK.

FIRST ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE: KID KIDS WAVE PRIDE FLAGS, JUNE 22, DURING THE FIRST EVER LGBTQIA+ CONSTITUTION COURT ON MADISON STREET IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK. PRIDE CELEBRATION AT CONSTI

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Wellness 26 15 6 3 3 2 2 1 1

RETAILERS FOR HAIR, NAILS AND SKIN FITNESS CLUBS, STUDIOS, WAREHOUSES (INCLUDES YOGA, MARTIAL ARTS AND BOWLING MASSAGE STUDIOS DENTIST/ORTHODONTIST PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTORS PHARMACIES RESTAURANTS HEARING BAR PODIATRIST BAKERIES LIQUOR STORES GROCERY STORES WHOLESALE MEAT CANDY STORE 3 MUSIC SCHOOLS TOTAL BUSINESSES 1 GLASS STUDIO 2 PRODUCTION COMPANIES 1 PIERCING 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 1 CONSERVATION OF ART STUDIO 1 PAINTING STUDIO 1 ICE SCULPTURE STUDIO 1 KNITTING STUDIO 1 BRANDING AND DESIGN STUDIO

Food

Art

Education

PRIVATE NURSERY SCHOOLS TUTORING CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

FUEL

GAS STATIONS FUEL SUPPLIER

5 1 4 1 2

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AUTO

AUTO REPAIR CAR WASH AUTO SALES AUTO PARTS SALES TOTAL BUSINESSES

55 14 5 5 3 2 1 82

13 4 3 2 22

SECURITY SECURITY COMPANIES

2

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Retail Specialty Shops

ANTIQUE SHOPS WORKSHOPS STORAGE COFFEE & TEA RETAIL BOOKS MINI MARTS CARDS, PAPER, STATIONARY VAPE PAINT CIGAR MATTRESS APPLIANCE HARDWARE CLOCK REPAIR BEAUTY SUPPLY DOLLAR STORE GUITAR STORE MILITARY SUPPLY OFFICE FURNITURE SAW SHARPENING RECORDS/MUSIC

4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

PUBLISHING PUBLISHING COMPANIES NEWSPAPER BOXES

CLOTHING

RETAIL CLOTHING DRY CLEANER/TAILOR

9 5

EARTHY LANDSCAPERS PLANT RETAIL LAND SURVEYOR FLORIST

3 2

MONEY 4 2 1 1

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INSURANCE FINANCIAL PLANNING LOAN COMPANY CURRENCY EXCHANGE

5 4 2 1 1

Data compiled from 2019 business licenses through the Village of Forest Park 351 business licenses in Forest Park in 2019

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P R O F I L E

PROVISO TOWNSHIP

H I G H SCHOOLS

VISION

Through expectations of excellence and by providing equitable educational opportunities to empower each student, our graduates are prepared for college, careers and to serve as contributing members of a dynamic global society.

MOTTO

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL, ONE PROVISO.

A unifying framework through which stakeholders collaboratively engage to ensure a world-class education and services that empower all members of the Proviso community.

P A T H W A Y S P R O F I C I E N C Y

2018-2019

THE POWER OF TWO:: GO GOALS OAL ALS ALS LS AND GUIDING PR PRINCIPLES RINCIPL PLE PL LES ES ENHANCE

EMPOWER

Academic Achievement

ENSURE

Students, Families,& Communities

1:1

Effective and Efficient Operations

$62m

EQUITY

3.9/4.0

EMPOWERMENT

EXCELLENCE

Selected Points of Pride Signed school/parent compacts:

FY19: 2,326 Prior Years: 0

Graduated 1st Parent Leadership Cohort

Increased Programs of Study

3 to 23

More than doubled number of students graduating with Seal of Biliteracy

Bond Rating Upgraded to A+

17% Increase in

AP & IB Courses

$1.3+ million Proviso West Fieldhouse

PMSA Designated

2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Proviso East in its 2nd year of Illinois Competency-Based Graduation Requirement Pilot

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Invested

Approved Proviso West Transformation Plan

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Schools

File photo PROVISO EAST BAND MEMBERS PERFORM DURING BATTLE OF THE BANDS MAY 11, 2019 AT PROVISO EAST HIGH SCHOOL.

DISTRICT 91 Forest Park Elementary Schools 424 Desplaines Ave. 366-5700 forestparkschools.org Dr. Louis Cavallo, Superin-

Betsy Ross Elementary School 1315 Marengo Ave. 366-7498 betsyross.forestparkschools.org Grades K-2 William Milnamow, principal

tendent For information about PTA/PTO organizations, please contact individual schools.

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Field-Stevenson Elementary School 925 Beloit Ave. 366-5703

fieldstevenson.forestparkschools.org Grades 3-5 Tiffany Brunson, principal

Forest Park Middle School 925 Beloit Ave. 366-5742 fpms.forestparkschools. org Grades 6-8 Joseph Pisano, principal

Garfield Elementary School

schools.org

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

Roger Beauford, principal

Grades 3-5

DISTRICT 209

Proviso Township High Schools

Grant-White Elementary School

8601 W. Roosevelt Rd.

147 Circle Ave. 366-5704 grantwhite.forestpark-

www.pths209.org

338-5900 Jesse Rodriguez, superintendent

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Schools Proviso East High School 807 S. First Ave., Maywood 344-7000 east.pths209.org Dr. Patrick Hardy, principal

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

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Kangaroo Korner 900 Beloit Ave. 366-4452 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 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.

File photo SCHOLARS PERFORM “OLD TOWN ROAD” FOR ATTENDEES IN JULY

DURING THE POWER SCHOLARS ACADEMY CLOSING CEREMONY AT FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FOREST PARK

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Triton Community College 2000 Fifth Avenue River Grove (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3130 triton.edu Choose from more than 100

Sales

degree and certificate programs.

Students can transfer credits to a four-year college, or transition directly into a rewarding career.

Programs include culinary arts, automotive technology, nursing and many more. Classes are taught at our River Grove campus, satellite locations and online.

Large selection of new and used musical instruments and accessories.

Touring Triton has never been more convenient, thanks to our virtual tour. With a click of a mouse, you can visit our modern classrooms and labs featuring state-of-the-art technology, and learn more about all of the opportunities available at Triton College. Go to youvisit.com/triton to check it out. Virtual tours are available in English, Polish and Spanish.

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Lessons

Private & group classes

Rentals

Band, Orchestra, Drums, Guitars and more.

Repairs Full service shop with our qualified service techs

Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment

(708) 771-2152

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Getting to know Malike Ayouba

MALIKE AYOUBA, OWNER OF INDUCTOR OF HEALING, OUTSIDE OF HIS NEW STOREFRONT ON MADISON STREET IN DOWNTOWN FOREST PARK.

I

nductor of Healing Wellness Center opened in Forest Park in July 2019, and owner and massage therapist Malike Ayouba says the center is the place to meet a variety of wellness needs.

Practitioners focus on well-being and concentrate on promoting the body’s natural self-healing process. With massage therapies and bodywork for children, adults and seniors, Inductor of Healing’s holistic approach focuses on promoting the body’s natural self-healing abilities by customizing a plan for each client’s individual body type.

Inductor of Healing offers massage, therapeutic/restorative yoga and strengthening exercises to help your body heal and prevent further injury.

What is the story of the founding of Inductor of Healing Wellness Center?

I worked for a chiropractor for three years, and during that time, I noticed that massage therapies really worked.

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lives through massage, so in 2014, I started my business as a mobile business.

After working at a spa in Oak Park, and expanding my clientele, I wanted to hire staff with the same goals. I needed a bigger space, and we moved into Forest Park in July.

What kind of work do you do at Inductor of Healing Wellness Center?

We do chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy. You can also work on strengthening, body balancing and see a nutritionist. In the future, we will also offer yoga and a smoothie bar. I want to treat people physically and mentally – the whole person.

You are originally from Togo. What brought you to the western suburbs of Chicago?

Coming here was not on my agenda.

After graduating from high school, my father passed, and I knew I must do something to help support my siblings and help them finish their education.

I planned to go to France, but I got a visa to come here. I essentially won the lottery, and I told myself I had to go for it because that was my path.

Seeing people smile, seeing people get better, seeing people be able to go to work, that shows me that I chose the right path.

Are there others on your staff who take part in the business?

An acupuncturist and chiropractor are available for appointments, and I am the primary massage therapist. My wife, Aerie, is also involved in the business in social media and marketing and Dr. Lolita Cleveland has also worked with us on business development and strategy. They have been here since day one.

Having recently relocated your business from Oak Park to Forest Park, why is Forest Park a good place to own and operate a small business?

The community is just discovering us since we opened in July, but it is a good place to have a business. We are happy to have a dedicated space to serving our clients.

Lacey Sikora

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SPECIAL SPECIAL EVENTS EVENTS

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Trunkor orTreat Treat Trunk in the Park in the Park Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, 2 – 4 Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, 2 – 4 p.m. p.m.

Fee: free; Participants with a Fee: free; Participants with a car must sign a waiver; precar must sign a waiver; preregistration is encouraged, registration is encouraged, but not required but not required Held in the park district’s Held in the park district’s parking lot, participants park parking lot, participants park their cars together and open their cars together and open their trunks to reveal themed their trunks to reveal themed decorations. Decorate your decorations. Decorate your car and come dressed in coscar and come dressed in costume as you pass out treats tume as you pass out treats to local trick-or-treaters. to local trick-or-treaters.

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ceive candy and treats in a ceive candy and treats in a family environment. Please family environment. Please register your car early. register your car early.

Zombie Pub Crawl Zombie Pub Crawl

Oct. 26, 2019, 8 p.m. to Oct. 26, 2019, 8 p.m. to midnight midnight Grab your friends, get decked Grab decked out inyour yourfriends, favoriteget spooky out in your favorite spooky attire and take the trolley from attire the trolley from bar toand bartake throughout Forest bar to bar throughout Forest Park. $10 per person. www.

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Fall Wine Walk & Shop op Fall Wine Walk & Shop op Nov. 2, 2019, 1-5 p.m.

Nov. 2, 2019, 1-5 p.m.

Shop Madison Street while Shop Madison tasting wine andStreet locallywhile pretasting wine and pared small bites.locally prepared small bites.

Holiday Walk & Holiday Walk & Festival of Windows Festival of Windows

Dec. 6, 2019, 6 – 9 p.m.

Dec.window 6, 2019,displays, 6 – 9 p.m.

Live horseLive window displays, horsedrawn carriage rides, visits drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and ice sculpture with Santa andpart ice sculpture demos are just of the demos are just part of the magic of the annual Holiday magic of the annual Holiday Walk on Madison Street.

Walk on Madison Street.

Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, 9:30 Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, a.m. – 11:30 a.m., $7 9:30 a a.m.

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

Please register early, spots limited. spots limited.

Daddy-Daughter Date Daddy-Daughter Date Night Night

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Spring Wine Walk & Shop

April 18,Wine 2020, 1 – 5 p.m.

Spring Walk & Shop Explore the shops on Madison

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March 7, 2020 Easter Egg Hunt Forest Park St. Paddy’s parade is great day Street.

St Patrick’s Parade Aprilon 13,Madison 2019 one of Day the largest parades in the Hunt for candy… meet the Easter area. Bagpipers, marching bands, May 25, 2019 March 7, 2020 Bunny… much, much more.

Irish Dancers, local entries and Easter Eggand Hunt Groovin’ in the Grove Forest Park St. Paddy’s parade is The Easter Bunny makes its annual Pool more are just the beginning of a Summer 2019 Dates TBD, Forest Opens

one of the largest parades in the area. Bagpipers, marching bands, Irish Dancers, local entries and more are just the beginning of a

April 13, 2019 Hunt for candy… meet the Easter Bunny… and much, much more.

The Easter Bunny makes its annual

JOAH MCGEE, LEFT, AND JUSTIN SCOTT, BOTH FROM FOREST PARK, EAT RIBS DURING FOREST PARK’S ANNUAL RIB FEST.

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May St.25, 2019 Groovin’ in the Grove Live music.

Bring a picnic basket.

Summer Dates– TBD, Forest Alcohol2019 permitted no glass containers allowed.

Please call Park Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison 771-7737 for more information.

St. Live music. Bring a picnic basket.

16” No Glove Nationals Alcohol permitted – no glass Softball Invitational containers allowed. Please call Tournament 771-7737 for more information.

July 25-28, 2019 hosted by the 16”This Noinvitational, Glove Nationals Park District of Forest Park, draws Softball Invitational 16-inch softball players from all Tournament over the Chicago area for highcompetition Julylevel 25-28, 2019 in a four-day File This tournament.

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Forest Park Kids Triathlon August 17, 2019 Forest Park Swim, bike and runKids your way through the park during the Park Triathlon District’s 5th Annual Kids Triathlon.

August 17, 2019 This event is open to boys and Swim, bike way girls, ages 7 toand 14.run Feeyour is $35. through the park during the Park Contact the Park District of Forest District’s 5th Annual Kids Triathlon.

Park for more details on dates, locations andistimes 366-7500.

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girls, ages 7 to 14. Fee is $35.

Ribfest Contact the Park District of Forest Park1,for more details on dates, Sept 2019 locations times at 366-7500.

The village and of Forest Park will host the annual Ribfest at the Picnic Grove, 7824 Madison St. There Ribfest will be activities for all members of Sept 1, 2019 the family.

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Brazilian opens a feng shui organizing biz

File photo MY LIFE, MY SPACE LLC OWNER SUSANE MOLINA, IN HER HOME IN FOREST PARK.

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bout six years ago, Susane Molina was working as an attorney in a window-less office in Brazil. Her desk faced a wall.

She shared the same room with several other lawyers. When a visitor walked in and commented on the depressing work environment — calling it “bad feng shui” — Molina agreed with the sentiment but had no idea what feng shui (pronounced fung shway) was. She decided to research the ancient Chinese art.

Now she credits the practice with changing her life.

“I can testify to you that it makes my life easier because I have control over my space, I find everything right away when I need it, and my space has harmonized.”

After moving to the U.S. to be with her American husband three years ago — she lived initially in Oak Park, now in Forest Park — Molina decided that, rather than try to be re-licensed as an attorney, she would start a new business involving something she is passionate about. And that something was feng shui — a Chinese practice developed more than 3,000 years ago that aims to optimize the energy flow of a space by balancing the five elements — water, fire,

“Feng shui is about energy, and the vital energy that every individual has, independent of whether they are Christian or Muslim. It’s all about people putting the best of ourselves in that space.” wood, metal and earth — with directional sense, orientation to the stars and more.

“Some people still believe that feng shui is related to religion and it’s not about that,” she said. “It’s about energy, and the vital energy that every individual has, independent of whether they are Christian or Muslim. It’s all about people putting the best of ourselves in that space.”

She started My Life, My Space, an online and in-person organization and feng shui consultancy. Because she never studied business, she spent the first few years acclimating to U.S. culture and learning how to be an entrepreneur.

But then organizational evangelist Marie Kondo — author and TV personality best known for her book, The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up — hit the scene, and suddenly everyone was interested in, at least, organization.

Molina has since feng shui’d and organized the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce, a school in

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Brazil, an organic produce store, several area homes and more. She believes it is most important for clients’ homes to adhere to the principles of feng shui, since the home’s form is essential for achieving clients’ intention. As an example, she named a single person who wants a partner but “this person doesn’t have space to have a partner.”

“This person doesn’t have a couch to sit on or dining table to bring a partner to his or her home,” Molina said. “So that’s when we would feng shui and say, ‘OK, let’s make room for what you want in your life and work on that.”

She starts by visiting clients’ homes and helping them organize their space, since if an area is too cluttered there is no room for energy flow. Molina said she goes through drawers, asks them about their routine, talks to them about what might be bothering them about a space, asks what their needs are for the room, etc. She then helps customers Forestparkreview.com

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“detach” from their possessions, evaluating items they need and want, and helping them sort those others that might belong better in another home.

“I’ve had clients who lost people and have this grief moment.

For some people, it takes three to six months. For others it takes one year,” Molina said. “ So it’s a challenge at this point and I think the most important thing is, they need to know that things happen at their own time.

“I don’t judge my clients,” she noted, “and I try to show them all the time, it doesn’t matter why or how much they own. I’m not going to judge and nobody should.”

After clients have chosen which items to keep and which to toss, Molina organizes their space, a process she said takes at least four hours per room. For clients interested in feng shui, she then requires at least one additional appointment.

Molina measures the direction of the room with her compass, looks for ways to balance the five elements, reflects on how the client wants to use the space, and also thinks of the surrounding environment, including outside power lines, sounds, and air. She then consults clients on how to rearrange furniture, incorporate colors and symbols to represent the elements and much more.

At the end of the second session, Molina presents clients with a personalized feng shui report. She sits down with the client and explains the thought process behind every move or suggestion, so they understand each area of their space.

“It doesn’t need to be harmonizing with Asian decorations,” she said. “We can do everything according to the clients’ taste, just following some rules of colors and where to place each thing.

But it’s completely individual and personalized and that’s what makes it amazing.”

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Etymologies of Forest Park streets Nomenclature of streets in Forest Park provides a flash of the progress and idiosyncrasies of civic life in the late 1800’s, when the Village of Harlem was Etymologies of Forest Park streets young and full of promise. Many east-west streets retained the Chicago names, and similar addressing followed shortly after the turn of the century. The

Nomenclature of streets in Forest Park provides a flash of the progress and idiosyncrasies of civic life in the late 1800’s, when the Village of Harlem was north-south streets tend to tell a little more local story, following the stops along the first Illinois Railroad, the Galena-Chicago Railroad line which became young and full of promise. Many east-west streets retained the Chicago names, and similar addressing followed shortly after the turn of the century. The part of the Chicago and North Western line in 1864. north-south streets tend to tell a little more local story, following the stops along the first Illinois Railroad, the Galena-Chicago Railroad line which became part of the Chicago and North Western line in 1864.

Brown Ave. Circle Ave. Legend Captain John Brown, original Curving road atAve. the railroad, Brown Ave. Circle Legend n Named after U.S. owner of several houses on was part of Haase’s Spur Captain John Brown, original road at theasrailroad, the street.

Known as Harlem line. Curving Originally known “Y” Belvidere Ave. President ■ Named after U.S. Rockford Ave. owner of Haase’s Ave. in 1863.of several houses onAve. was (withpart Brown Ave.) Spur StopBelvidere on the railroad line.

Ave. the street. Known as Harlem line. Originally known as “Y” President Stop on the railroad line. n Name tied to railroad Rockford Ave. Ave. in 1863.

Ave. (with Brown Ave.) Stop onSt. the railroad line.

Dixon Stop on the railroad line.

■historical Name tied to railroad n Local StopDixon on the railroad St. line.

Lincoln Ct. significant ■ Local historical Stop on the railroad 16th U.S. President,Ct. Randolph St. line.

Lincoln Abraham Lincoln. significant Source: Historical Society of Forest Park Originally Sterling a stop on 16th U.S. President, RandolphSt.,St. the railroad line.

Abraham Lincoln.

Bergman Ct. Source: Historical Society of Forest Park Originally Sterling St., a stop on

Monroe St. Harlem family.

Bergman Ct. JamesMonroe Monroe (5th)St. Harlem family.

Burkhardt Ct. JamesSt. Monroe (5th) Wilcox Harlem resident John Burkhardt.

Burkhardt Ct. Monr First Principal and St. teacher at Wilcox Harlem resident John Burkhardt. original Harlem “schoolFirst (5th) Principal and teacher at Jamesthe Monroe house” Mr. D. Wilcox.

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the original Harlem “schoolMr. St. D. Wilcox.

Van house” Buren

First Principal and teacher Buren St. MartinVan Van Buren (8th) at the original Harlem “schoolMartin Van Buren (8th) Des Plaines Ave. house” Mr Des Plaines Ave. Parallels the Des Plaines River,

the railroad line. St. Washington George Washington (1st)St. Washington George Washington (1st) Madison St. James Madison (4th).

Madison St.

James Madison Adams St. (4th).

St. JohnAdams Adams (2nd) John Adams (2nd) Jackson Blvd.

Jackson Blvd.

Andrew Jackson (7th)

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Andrew Jackson (7th) Eisenhower Expwy.

Eisenhower Expwy.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th)

Des Polk Plaines St. A

Harrison St. Harrison St. (9th) William Henry Harrison

ancientParallels native path.

French the Des Plaines River, explorers named the path. river “of ancient native French Martinthe V maples.” explorers named the river “of the maples.”

St. River James Polk Parallels thePolk Des(11th) Plaines James PolkFrench (11th) ancientTaylor native path.

St. explorers named the river Taylor St. “of Zachary Taylor (12th) the maples.”Zachary Taylor (12th) Troost Ave. Ave. P FamilyTroost name and burial

name and burial manufacturing Jamesmonument Polk Family (11th)

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monument manufacturing company.

Originally called company.

Originally called Quill Ave., then Sharon Ave. Quill Ave., then Sharon Ave.

Dunlop Ave. Zachary T Dunlop Ave. Local land owner in Harlem,

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land owner in Harlem, JosephLocal K. Dunlop.

Originally

K. Dunlop. Originally as Myrtle.

Familyknown nameJoseph and burial known as Myrtle. monument manufacturing Lathrop Ave. company Lathrop Ave. John Lathrop, friend of the Quill Apresident John friend of the ofLathrop, the Galena president of the Galena property of Dominican property Dominican Local land owner inofHarlem, Univeristy is now.

Originally Univeristy is now. Originally as Daisy Ave. Josephknown K. Dunlop.

Originally known as Daisy Ave.

railroad,A landowner of Dunlop railroad, landowner of

knownFerdinand as Myrtle.

Ave. Ferdinand Ave.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th) William Henry Harrison (9th)

Lexington St. Lexington Chicago street name St. Chicago street name

Harvard St. St.notably StopHarvard on railroad line,

Stop onSt. railroad line, notably Arthington in Chicago.

Arthington St. in Chicago.

Fillmore St. Fillmore St. Millard Fillmore (13th)

Millard Fillmore (13th)

Roosevelt Rd. Roosevelt Rd. Theodore Roosevelt (26th)

Theodore Roosevelt (26th)

Harlem Ave. Harlem Ave.

Named after Village of Harlem, Named afterQuick, Village of Harlem,

by John Henry who

by John Quick, who settled here Henry from Harlem, NY settled here from Harlem, NY in 1856. in 1856.

Elgin Ave. Elgin Ave.

Stop on the railroad line.

Stop on the railroad line.

Marengo Ave. Marengo Ave.

Stop on railroad line.

“Father of Harlem/Forest Park” Stop on railroad line.

Lathr “Father of Harlem/Forest Park” Thomas Ave. Hannah Ave. Beloit Ave.Ave. and land owner, Ferdinand Thomas Ave. Hannah Ave. Beloit and land owner, Ferdinand John Lathrop, friend ofknown the as property owner, judge Wife of Peter Farley (see Originally known as Primrose Son ofSon Haase. Originally of property owner, judge Wife of Peter Farley (see Originally known as Primrose Originally known as school board Thomas Ave). Farley School Ave. Stop on the railroad line. and first Magnolia Ave. president ofHaase. the Galena Thomas Ave). Farley School Ave. Stop on the railroad line. and first school board Magnolia Ave. president, Peter Farley. was was renamed Garfield School. railroad, landowner of president, Peter Farley. renamed Garfield School.

property of Dominican Unknown origins: Franklin St. is not a Chicago extension, or a railroad stop,stop, likelylikely a name of anofearly settler, but origin unknown.

Lehmer St. is Unknown origins: Franklin St. is not a Chicago extension, or a railroad a name an early settler, but origin unknown.

Lehmer St.also is also unknown, is a Geman name,name, possibly named from an early settler.

Warren St. may correspond to a Chicago street name.

YorkYork St. has unknown Univeristy is unknown, nowbut Lehmer but Lehmer is a Geman possibly named from an early settler.

Warren St. may correspond to a Chicago street name.

St. has unknown origins.

Yuba, Forest Park’s favorite mystery, may refer to a friend of Ferdinand Haase from Yuba County California, or some say, Yobansky a junk dealer. known as Daisy A Yuba, Forest Park’s favorite mystery, may refer to a friend of Ferdinand Haase from Yuba County California, or some say, Yobansky a junk dealer. origins.

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