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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

State liquor commission orders Tap Room’s license reinstated Madison Street establishment reopens after five-month shutdown By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Late last month the Illinois Liquor Control Commission unanimously reversed a ruling by Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins revoking the liquor license of the Forest Park Tap Room, 7321 Madison St. Last August, acting in his capacity as the village’s liquor commissioner, Hoskins revoked the Tap Room’s liquor license, ruling that the bar had violated local ordinances numerous times. But following a hearing in December, the sevenmember State Liquor Control Commission ruled that the village had not proven the most recent alleged violation of serving liquor after hours shortly after midnight on July 31, 2021. In a ruling issued on Jan. 27 the Liquor Control Commission ruled that although there was evidence that non-employees of the Tap Room were in the bar past its midnight closing time, there was no evidence that they had been sold alcohol after closing time. Forest Park Police Sgt. Daniel Pater entered the bar two minutes after midnight on July 31 and testified that he saw eight to 10 people in the bar, at least four See TAP ROOM on page 8

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OMG: Chef Paco in his new digs on Madison Street, in downtown Forest Park, where N Rebozo will open in April.

Oh my God! New Rebozo moving to Forest Park Chef Paco buys former Heritage spot on Madison Street By MELISSA ELSMO Oak Park Eats Editor

Since opening New Rebozo in 1991, chef and owner, Francisco Lopez, known to all as Chef Paco, has been a mainstay on the Oak Park culinary scene. Now, with a slightly updated name, N Rebozo, Lopez is about to become a culinary

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standout in Forest Park. The longtime Oak Park location at 1116 Madison St. will go dark at the end of March. N Rebozo will open in the former location of The Heritage restaurant at 7403 Madison during the first weeks of April. Now the passionate chef is moving his staff, art collection and repertory of

26 moles just a half-mile west on Madison St. to Forest Park. “Oh my God, Oak Park opened up to me and gave me the opportunity to make my dreams come true.” said Chef Paco. “I am a little sad because I love Oak Park. It has been my home for 30 See REBOZO on page 5

Housing Forward celebrates 30 years of helping the homeless

John Rice: February – pros and cons

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Clearing the air about clearing the snow Public Works is doing its best, so please be patient By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Not a winter wonderland for the guys who plow the snow. Try to imagine what it’s like to drive a dump truck loaded with salt at 25 mph, with a 250-pound blade mounted on the front and a salt spreader on the back, in the middle of a snowstorm, with the white stuff ahead of you flying all around and your windshield wipers working furiously just so you can see even the front plow in the tandem. Six of the 14 guys who plow the snow for the Forest Park Public Works Department— Steve Knysch, John Ryan Doss, Sal Stella, Paul Richards, Patrick Braniff and Michael Marosco — got together with the Review three years ago and pretty much took all the romance out of snowplowing. Stella was kind enough to update this article for us on Monday “When I first started plowing,” Stella recalled, “there was an adrenalin rush. But after many years and long hours, it gets to be tiring.” He used to be the one who got called in the middle of the night to come in

to work. Now that he’s the Director of Public Works, he’s the one who does the calling and gets the guys out of a warm bed to plow for eight hours. Plowing the streets takes a lot of concentration. “You have to be careful to watch for bump outs along Madison Street and Roosevelt Road,” explained Mike Marasko. “Especially sewer lids that are a little above the street level. When your plow hits one you feel it. You definitely feel it. The whole truck comes to a jarring stop. Once you hit them, you never forget where they are. “We try to be as careful as we can,” he added. “Safety is number one.” With collisions like that between “an immovable object and an unstoppable force” the blade on the plow can actually break and the driver has to return to Public Works on 15th Street to replace it. The drivers say you have to find a happy medium between driving fast enough to maintain your momentum and driving at speeds that are not safe. Or driving one of the three Bobcats the department uses to clear sidewalks. “When there has been a light snow,” Steve Knysch said, “we put a V plow on the front and can go right down the sidewalk pushing the snow to the side. But when there has been a heavy snow, we have to put a bucket on the front and go back and forth, one bucket full at a time. After a heavy snow it can

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Snowplowing by the numbers • The village employs 14 full-time workers who clear the snow and has 11 trucks of varying sizes and three Bobcats which can be fitted with plows. • The Public Works Department uses between 1,200 and 2,000 tons of salt every season. • The 250-pound blades, fitted on the fronts of the dump trucks, require two men to mount them. • When the temperature dips to 10 below zero, sometimes salt by itself doesn’t melt ice, so the workers add beet juice to the salt. Apparently it smells pretty bad. • The covered salt storage facility on 15th Street can hold up to 500 tons. **With one voice, the six men gathered at the Public Works building pleaded with Review readers to “understand our situation. When drivers go around plows or in between cones we are worried about our workers getting hit. Safety is number one.”

drivers actually drove between the cones to park, making it difficult for the crew to do their job and putting the workers in danger. Some residents contend snow removal should all be done during the night, but the crew explained it’s a two edged sword — it’s easier at night time but then the village has to pay overtime. In addition, Madison Street is home to many bars, some of which are open till late at night, which means cars are parked on the street till the drinking establishments close. The guys told stories about how the snow from the plows can fly all the way from the street onto pedestrians on the sidewalk. Two men wearing business suits got splattered with slush while the plows were clearing a particularly wet snow. The crew quickly added that they never do it intentionally … but admitted it was kind of funny.

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take 20 minutes to do just one block.” Knysch added that just like when the trucks hit a sewer lid, the Bobcats can hit a raised part of the sidewalk so hard that the impact actually shuts the machine down. When the sidewalk is slanted, like for a driveway, or the Bobcat hits a patch of ice, the machine can slide off the sidewalk, get stuck in a snowbank or almost tip over. The scariest part is the sidewalk along Harlem. There are places along that route where the sidewalk is not wide enough for the machine so the driver has to go out on the street for a short time — a Bobcat goes 6 miles an hour and semis barrel down Harlem at well over the speed limit. Even scarier, they say, is the bridge over the Eisenhower. At one point you have to cross lanes of traffic where people may give you the right of way … or may not. The guys who drive the trucks have a challenge the Bobcat drivers don’t have, which is visibility. When the snow is wet and sticky, sometimes the drivers have to periodically wipe the slush off the windshield by hand because the wipers can’t handle it. Seeing what’s in front of you can also be challenging when you’re the second plow in a tandem. Drivers sometimes have to roll down the window on the door and lean out in order to see. The visibility along Roosevelt Road west of Desplaines can be bad at night because the street lights are spaced far apart. The elements pose problems for the village’s snowplowers, but they all agreed “the hardest part of our job is the people we’re trying to clear the streets for.” “We’re trying to open the streets for them,” said Patrick Braniff, “and they don’t want to wait for us. Like we do tandems and a car will go in between the two trucks. Well, you know what will happen. The car will get salted from the truck in front and be in danger of being hit by the one in back.” One year a car didn’t want to slow down for the plow in front of him so he pulled out to pass, hit a patch of ice, went into a spin and took out a light pole. Once when the guys were removing the snow from the side of Madison Street after a big storm right before Thanksgiving, they had sections of the street coned off, but a few

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Rules and regulations to remember when it snows: • No parking is permitted on snow routes after 2 inches or more of snow has fallen in a given snow event. • Snow routes are clearly posted with 2-3 red & white signs per block. The snow route is usually the side with the streetlights. • Depending on the amount of snow fallen, snow routes can remain in effect up to 48 hours after snow has stopped in any given event. • Even though Public Works has come and made a pass down the street and the snow has been cleared off the street, it may still be snowing, or more passes need to be made, and the snow route rules remain in effect.

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REBOZO

Chef Paco moves west from page 1 years. But I am super excited about being in Forest Park, too.” Though New Rebozo has been in the same location since the engaging chef took over a pre-existing taco joint by the same name, he has never owned the building synonymous with his restaurant. Lopez has had a friendly relationship with his longtime landlord and notes when he signed the most recent five-year lease, he told the property owner he intended to retire when the agreement expired in spring of 2022. “Yes, I thought I was going to retire, but I guess I was wrong.” said Lopez with a laugh. “Oh-my-God, everyone wanted to kill me and said I could not stop cooking. So, no

Staff members are excited about the move, and despite being scared to tell his customers about the move he was pleased that everyone reacted positively to the news. Though Chef Paco intends to “keep everything the same” he has given his restaurant a subtle name change to mark this new era in New Rebozo’s long history. After the move to Forest Park, New Rebozo will be known as N Rebozo. “We are not so new anymore, so we changed the name to N Rebozo,” laughed Chef Paco. “The ‘N’ represents a new generation. The ‘rebozo’ stayed because my customers are my babies when they come to my restaurant and a rebozo is a baby blanket.” Purchasing the building means Chef Paco can pass the restaurant onto the next generation. His son, Jose Manuel, is next in line to take over the N Rebozo legacy and owning the building provides security for his res-

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N Rebozo’s new location on Madison Street in downtown Forest Park formerly housed the Heritage restaurant. retiring for me, I guess.” As the community made clear it was not willing to say good-bye to New Rebozo, Chef Paco, feeling a renewed sense of energy, began looking for a new home for his Mexican restaurant. He remained focused on moving within Oak Park for as long as possible, but properties were too expensive, and most would have required extensive and cost prohibitive remodeling to meet New Rebozo’s needs. A pre-existing relationship with restaurateur, Jacob DeHart inspired him to look at the vacant storefront well known for housing The Heritage from 2009 to 2020. After looking at the property owned by DeHart, Lopez decided to purchase the building. It took six months for the deal to fall into place. “I waited so long and could not talk about it. The banks were difficult, but then it all happened in three days,” said Chef Paco. “The space is beautiful with a very professional kitchen. It barely needs any remodeling at all — it only needs a little Mexican touch!”

taurant’s legacy. Though his son will have a hand in operating the N Rebozo, Chef Paco will be onsite cooking and communing with his loyal customers and friends. “Owning this building means I can keep the name for my family,” said Chef Paco fighting back tears. “This has been hard work and during the pandemic I was scared I could lose everything. For all this time Paco has been the chef, the busboy and the waiter and I feel proud of myself. Money and business are important, but this is about self-respect.” Chef Paco said he has written a letter of gratitude to the Village of Oak Park for its support during the 30 years New Rebozo was located in the community. He feels as excited to become part of the Forest Park community as he did when he opened his restaurant in Oak Park 30 years ago. “The mayor of Forest Park personally called me to welcome us and offer their support,” said Lopez. “They are opening their hearts to me the same way Oak Park did all those years ago.”

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Housing Forward turns 30 Another chapter in the story of how it takes a village By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Housing Forward is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since the nonprofit’s founding in 1992, the agency has served 17,000 homeless people and has grown from an all-volunteer organization to one with a staff of over 70 and a budget of $13 million. When the word got out in 1991 that an informal group of clergy in Forest Park was planning with their colleagues in Oak Park and River Forest to open a homeless shelter, many residents in town pushed back. First, they said, we don’t have any homeless people in town. And second, they argued that a shelter would attract homeless people from the city who would bring crime and disease along with them. Marty Moy, a police officer in the village at the time, served as a witness that there definitely were homeless folks in town, even though they might be invisible to most residents. Moy was, and still is, a member of First United Church of Christ, whose building was used as the very first site when Tri-Village PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) opened in 1992. Moy remembers that day in October, 1992. Mattresses had been laid out on the floor, a meal was prepared, and volunteers were in place to take care of the expected crowd. But no one showed up. In the three decades since that inauspicious beginning, the organization now called Housing Forward has gone through four stages of growth and change. Housing Forward is not a religious organization per se, but without local churches it would not exist, let alone survived and grown as an institution — in the scope of its service area, in the number of clients served, and in maturity as an organization. In the first few years, a model was adopted which has lasted for 28 years. It includes an emergency shelter program which rotates every night from church to church and/or synagogue. Until 2020 when COVID struck, the gym at St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park served as the Friday site. The routine at each site was the same. The volunteer site captain, along with the set up team, would arrive around 6 p.m. to set up tables and arrange the mattresses for about 40 people on the floor with a separate section for women and children. Around 6:30 the dinner team would carry in already prepared food and/or start cooking what they were making from scratch. Clients would enter the facility at 7:30 and pick out a mattress for the night. The dinner team and the set-up team would serve the 4050 people sitting at the tables.

Until COVID, the dinner team for the third Friday evening came from St. Paul Thai Lutheran Church. Clients enjoyed fried rice and Thai spiced chicken legs made from scratch, which were always on the menu. Rev. David Mercurio, pastor of the Thai congregation, said they have been serving meals for almost all of those three decades out of a sense of gratitude. “Helping the misfortunate, the disenfranchised and the marginalized,” Mercurio said, “is actually our opportunity to give God thanks for what He has done for us. And

communities in the western suburbs. During its first 15 years, PADS had evolved into an agency with a $1.3 million budget and a professional staff of 15. They expanded the types of services offered to include a daytime support center, case management for those suffering from substance abuse, mental health and medical problems, and services to help prevent homelessness. That necessitated enlarging the office space. Mary Richie was the secretary of the agency’s board of directors at the time. “At first,” she recalled, “our offices were

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Volunteer Samuel Muniz places bedding in the women’s section of a PADS shelter at St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park. anyone who has ever had the privilege of volunteering for organizations like Housing Forward knows how much of a good feeling and a blessing we receive from doing so.” Moy echoed that. “Some of the clients who were here were like family to us. One had three generations — a grandmother, a mother and two kids. From what I hear the two kids are very successful now. If we had not been here to take care of folks who needed help, we don’t know what may have happened.” Peter Tessalee added, “Talking and interacting with the people there, I get to hear their stories, and I can see that they feel thankful. Usually I leave there with a sense of needing to do more.” “They make us happy,” said Saitong Uramporn. “They can make us smile, too, when we tease each other.” Chiraphon Chummongkhon, who was away from Thailand for a few years studying psychology, experienced her time in the shelter from the perspective of a sojourner in a foreign land. “When I go to feed the homeless, I feel like I am also homeless myself. I can benefit them and they thank me. We can both share the feeling.” In 1999 the nonprofit changed its name to West Suburban PADS because its service area was expanding from the three original villages to what would eventually become 26

in the basement of a church in Maywood, but unfortunately it flooded when it rained.” The organization moved to what used to be the convent at St. Bernardine Catholic Church here in town and then to its present location at 1851 S. Ninth Ave. in Maywood. Perhaps the most significant event during this chapter of the Housing Forward story was the hiring of Lynda Schueler in 2001 who has served as the agency’s executive director ever since. Heidi Vance, co-owner of Team Blonde on Madison Street and currently Housing Forward’s board president, used the words “nimble and creative” to describe the board and Schueler, who started as director in 2001. An example is a program they ran until 2017 with the West Cook YMCA called Interim Housing. Pursuing their goal of prevention, the program provided an SRO (single room occupancy) room for single men at a budget price. Phil Jimenez, current director of the Y, described the program as dealing with the issue “upstream.” On Dec. 31, 2015, West Suburban PADS announced it was entering the new year with a new name, Housing Forward, explaining that in 1992 “the agency began as a provider of overnight emergency shelter for homeless individuals,” but its mission had evolved to “transition people from housing

crisis to housing stability.” The announcement added that the name was changed “to better convey the comprehensive nature of its solution to homelessness.” Two years ago, Betty and Joe (not their real names) were panhandling on the offramp from the Eisenhower to Harlem Avenue during the day, and sleeping in a tent in a secluded part of Forest Park at night. A concerned Forest Parker assisted them in getting into an emergency shelter and around Thanksgiving of 2020, Housing Forward moved them into their own apartment, where they have been living ever since. The rotating emergency shelter site model proved sustainable for 28 years, and then COVID-19 hit, forcing the agency to pivot. On March 12, 2020, it shifted almost overnight from a congregate shelter model to housing clients in separate rooms in four different hotels in the area. Board President Vance recalled that day. “I’m so proud of how the board was nimble in supporting Lynda in making the literally life-and-death quick changes caused by COVID.” The move into four hotels was a life saver in the short run but not sustainable organizationally or financially even with help from FEMA. Then help arrived. “The village of Oak Park,” Vance said, “approached Lynda about making the Write Inn the single location where all clients would be housed, a move which would be more sustainable in the long term, make it much easier for case workers to connect with clients, allow clients to get into permanent housing more quickly and improve their overall health.” That opened up the possibility of creating 15 units (housing up to 19 people) dedicated to Housing Forward’s Medical Respite Program which provides a place for homeless people who are going in for a procedure, such as a colonoscopy, and shelter for folks with nowhere to go after surgery. Vance also acknowledged that there have been homeless clients who don’t fit neatly into the Housing Forward model, which views clients as having a run of bad luck, needing a safe place to get back on their feet, and fairly quickly getting back to a job and their own home. “We are building in Broadview a facility,” she said, “which for now we refer to as Permanent Supportive Housing Broadview (PSHB) for people who essentially cannot live unattended, can’t find the means to fund themselves and/or need more onsite case management.” Lynda Schueler reports that, at present, 70% of the Interim Housing Program clients they have served in the first year of the program are no longer homeless but living in permanent housing. Housing Forward will celebrate their three-decade milestone at their Have-a-Heart Gala 2022 at the JW Marriott in Chicago on May 21.

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The man who worked ‘a miracle’ on Cleopatra Andrzej Dajnowski burnished his reputation with Edmonia Lewis’ sculpture By JOHN RICE Contributing Reporter

Forest Park is home to a remarkable facility, the Conservation of Sculpture and Object Studio (CSOS) on Desplaines Avenue. It was founded 20 years ago by its director, Andrzej Dajnowski, a world-renowned conservator who has taken on daunting projects, like the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. One of his most difficult commissions was the restoration of “The Death of Cleopatra” by sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Dajnowski immigrated to the United

He was hopeful the statue could be saved because, “Everything is reversible about their restoration.” Even though the statue was in a pitiful state, Christie’s still valued it at $150,000. Gurney found the only photo of how the statue originally looked. “Now I knew the “restored” hands and asp were totally incorrect.” He didn’t know how the damaged breasts could be restored but knew, “The paint had to be stripped off.” When it came to finding a conservator to restore the statue, Dajnowski was an obvious choice. After leaving the Smithsonian, he had moved to Chicago and opened a conserva-

Before States from his native Poland in 1985 to continue his conservation studies at Harvard University. He later returned to Poland to earn his PhD from Copernicus University. He worked for several years as a conservationist at the Smithsonian Institute American Museum of Art, under the direction of Curator Emeritus George Gurney. In September 1998, Gurney flew to Chicago to view the Cleopatra statue. Afterward, he told a reporter, “It is a shadow of what was done originally. The statue is badly damaged and weathered. Portions cannot be redone because the detail is gone. Major restoration would cost a lot of money.” Gurney examined the “well-intentioned but unprofessional restoration attempt” by Boy Scouts in 1972. They had painted the statue white in a vain attempt to cover the blue and green stains from spray paint. “The creamy white paint they applied was so off-putting,” Gurney recalled, “but that thick paint was the only thing that was holding the marble together.”

tion facility at his Northwest Side home. He transformed his garage into a studio by installing two skylights and two large windows. “Natural light is everything,” he said, when it comes to conservation. He also installed heating and an adequate ventilation system. Dajnowski became a contractor for the Chicago Park District, restoring many outdoor sculptures displayed in the city parks. In 1996, Gurney commissioned him to restore “The Death of Cleopatra.” Dajnowski first saw the statue in an Oak Park garage. Workers then packed the statue into a truck and transported it to his studio. In case of a mishap, the Smithsonian had insured the statue for $100,000. When Dajnowski examined the statue, he could tell the Boy Scouts had used some sharp tool to chip marble off the back of the throne. “They mixed it with epoxy in a very sloppy attempt to restore her features. They cut off her sandals. They never should have been allowed to work on it.” The figure’s

breasts had been moved to a different location by the Boy Scouts. “They were not anatomically correct,” he noted. The statue was also missing many features. “The left hand was missing. All the fingers were gone. The right hand was also missing fingers.” Before restoring the features, Dajnowski had to remove the paint stains. “The face had dark paint on it. I applied solvents to dissolve the paint and clay to absorb the stain.” He used this poultice method to pull other stains from the marble. When the stains were gone, he could see the statue’s surface was a bit “sugary.”

ration had cost the Smithsonian $30,000. “The statue was packed up and brought to the Smithsonian,” he said. “The other conservators thought it was a miracle.” Dajnowski values the opinions of his colleagues. He is also pleased about the recently-issued stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis. “Finally, Native Americans and other minorities are being recognized, even though they’re no longer with us.” Four years after he completed the “Death of Cleopatra” restoration, Dajnowski moved his studio to Forest Park and opened CSOS.

After “Some detail was lost but it wasn’t horrible,” he said. Considering what the marble had gone through, it was amazing what was left. After he removed the makeshift repairs the Boy Scouts had made, the statue looked grotesque, like a decomposed corpse. Dajnowksi replaced the statue’s missing nose, fixed its lips and restored its shattered chin. He used large fills to restore the left and right breasts. He recreated the statue’s missing toes and sandals. “The headdress and snake also had to be restored.” Finally, he filled in all the holes in the figure’s robe and the missing marble on the back of the throne. It took Dajnowski six months to complete the restoration. He did the work under the watchful eyes of his 12-year-old son, Bartosz. Father and son later became pioneers in the laser cleaning of sculptures and buildings. “George Gurney came and approved the treatment,” Dajnowski recalled. The resto-

The 13,000-square-foot facility is filled with works of art undergoing restoration. In 2017, a bronze statue of Alexander Hamilton was being worked on in the studio. Dajnowski uses the G.C. Laser Cleaning System for cleaning large-scale outdoor bronze statues. After the cleaning, he re-gilded the statue and its glittering presence is now on display in Lincoln Park. Dajnowski also completed the conservation of the iconic Bowman and Spearman (Indians on horseback) on Michigan Avenue. His closest commission was restoring the Haymarket Martyr’s Monument, 400 yards west of his studio, in Forest Home Cemetery. Dajnowski’s expertise is in great demand and he receives commissions from Cairo to Canada. He is currently using his laser-cleaning method to help with conservation efforts to restore Notre Dame. He remains proud of his work on Cleopatra. “It was a dream come true.”

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TAP ROOM Reinstated from page 1 of whom did not work there. Four people were seated at a table eating food when Pater arrived and a few employees were wiping down the bar. The state commission ruled that merely being in the bar after its closing time was not a violation of the bar’s A1 liquor license, which requires it to close at midnight. “There is no testimony that the staff was

actively conducting ‘business’ by selling, delivering, giving away, or serving any item, much less selling or serving alcoholic beverages,” the Liquor Control Commission’s ruling said. The Liquor Control Commission found that there was no evidence that anyone was even consuming alcohol when Pater arrived. The Tap Room reopened earlier this week after having been closed for five months. “I was very disappointed at the state’s ruling,” said a tight-lipped Hoskins when asked about the ruling. However, the village appears not to be done with the matter, according to two police reports generated on Feb. 1 and Feb. 3

after police visits to the tavern. On both nights, an officer observed people consuming alcohol inside Forest Park Tap Room. Both police reports state, “It is believed that Forest Park Tap Room does not have a valid Illinois Liquor License” because Illinois Liquor Commission inspectors attempted to make contact with the Forest Park Tap Room on Feb. 1 and Feb. 3 but “were unsuccessful.” As of Feb. 4, the website of the Illinois State Liquor Control Commission lists the Forest Park Tap Room’s liquor license as having expired on Sept. 30, 2021. Hoskins said the village reinstated Forest Park Tap Room’s local liquor license, but

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that the business also was required to be licensed by the state. “The state ordered us to return their local license which we did,” Hoskins said. “In order to operate in most circumstances a bar or any other liquor licensee, a restaurant, has to have both a local license and a state license, so in this case their state license may have lapsed. “By complying with the state’s order we’ve done our part, so it’s up to the state and the license holder to resolve any lapses or any other technical issues that have to do with their state license,” Hoskins said. Mark Johnson, the attorney who represented the Forest Park Tap Room in its appeal to the Liquor Control Commission, called the matter “an administrative issue.” Johnson declined further comment. The Tap Room is owned by brothers Hansel and Lance Law. The Laws did not respond to requests for comment from the Review. The Forest Park Tap Room opened in October 2020 in the space that Healy’s Westside formerly occupied. The Tap Room previously had been found in violation of local ordinances in April and June of last year. In charges that the owners did not contest, the bar was fined and its liquor license was suspended for 10 days for violations that included being open after hours and defying an initial three-day suspension. Some neighbors have complained about loud music and excessive noise coming from the Tap Room, fights occurring outside or inside the bar and people urinating in public after leaving the Tap Room. In appealing to the Liquor Control Commission, the Tap Room’s attorney, Johnson, argued the business was being targeted and harassed by the police and village because the Laws are Black.

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Combine Rooting and Romance in the kitchen

This year, the Super Bowl falls on Valentine’s Day weekend and we have some creative ways to combine love and football

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Cincinnati-style chili is undeniably special and altogether crave-worthy — the sweet-spice laden dish is a regional specialty and perfect gameday fare for the sweetie in your life. Since the city’s football team is headed to the Big Game next weekend try whipping up a batch of this customizable chili to show your favorite fan how much you love them! Be sure to begin preparing this dish the day before you plan to serve it. Cincinnati Chili (serves 10) Ingredients: 6 Cups of water 2 pounds of ground chuck 8 garlic cloves, smashed and minced

1 large onion finely chopped 2 ½ Tablespoons cider vinegar 1 ½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 14.5-ounce can of tomato sauce 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoons ground cloves 2 bay leaves 1-ounce of baking chocolate, grated Garnishes: cooked spaghetti, grated sharp cheddar cheese, diced white onion, and dark red kidney beans, hot sauce, oyster crackers and mini hot dogs in buns. Instructions: Bring the water to a boil. Whisk in the raw meat taking care to break it up well. Lower the heat to a simmer and add the garlic, onion, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce. Stir in all the spices, bay leaves and chocolate. Simmer the soup on low, uncovered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water ½ cup at a time if the mixture becomes too thick as it cooks. Remove the bay leaves, cool the chili and refrigerate overnight. To serve, discard the fat from the top of the cooled chili. Reheat the chili and serve over spaghetti noodles with desired garnishes.

Cincinnati Chili: Cheer for the Bengals when you whip up the regional chili for your love.

Avocado Toast: Cheer for the Rams when you serve avocado egg toast to your Valentine.

Kick it California Style! Rooting for the Rams can be downright delicious! Bring a brunch vibe to your game day menu with avocado toast — the dish has been quintessential California fare since the 1800s and it manages to feel modern to this day. You’ll feel like a Sunshine State champion when you show the breakfast fan in your life a little love! Visit oakpark.com and search avocado toast to learn how to poach an egg. Avocado Egg Toast (serving two) Ingredients: 2 slices of wheat bread, toasted 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced 4 (1/4 thick) slices of red ripe heirloom tomato 2 eggs, poached or sunny side up 2 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional) Shavings from a block of ParmigianoReggiano 1/2 Cup of baby arugula leaves 1 sliced yellow or orange grape tomato (optional) 2 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions: Place the toast on two plates. Fan the sliced avocado on top of the toast and sprinkle it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the tomato slices on the avocado and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the tomato with half the crumbled bacon if using and 1-2 shavings of ParmigianoReggiano. Assemble the toast to this point and then cook your egg. Place the egg over the tomato in the center of the toast. Sprinkle the egg lightly with salt and pepper and top with the baby arugula leaves. Drizzle the olive oil over the arugula, sprinkle the toast with the remaining bacon and a few more Pamigiano-Reggiano shavings. Tuck a few slices of yellow grape tomato on the toast to add a contrast of color if desired.

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et’s put the cheers in cheering! If you are looking to pop some corks during the big game, next weekend provides the ideal opportunity to pick up rosy hued bubbles from Anfora Wine Merchants, 128 S. Marion St. Owner Adrian Weisell recommended a duo of sparkling roses to bring a Valentine’s Day color palate to your glass. He suggested a Mariotti ‘Set e Mez’ Rose from Emilia-Romagna, Italy — a fruity, cherry-colored bottle-fermented sparkler. Drinkers should expect a whiff of raspberry before diving into Weisell’s second recommendation — sourced from Lombardy, Cesarini Sforza Trento Brut Rosé has a light pink hue and delicate flavor profile. Fun fact — fried chicken and dry sparkling wine are a practically perfect paring. Pair either or both sparkling wines with some hyperlocal brews from One Lake Brewing, 1 Lake St., to satisfy the football fans in your house. Snag a crowler or two of OLB Lager Beer to bring an all-American feeling to your game day celebration. It is easy to love this dry, light and easy-drinking lager. Commonwealth is another popular choice for the local beer lover — this toasty and well-

Wings and Roses in Brookfield

Embrace tradition on Grand Boulevard in Brookfield and visit neighboring shops to make the most of both game day and Valentine’s Day. Ranking second only to pizza, football fans typically consume more than a billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday making them one of the most popular game day snacks. Folks in Brookfield can pop into Pisan’s Pizzeria, 3720 Grand Blvd., to pick up an array of traditional or boneless chicken wings to enjoy during the big game. Pisan’s award-winning wings come tossed with a choice of sauces including dragon, chipotle BBQ and garlic parmesan. With gameday snacks covered it is time add a little romance — thankfully all you’ll need to do is make your way down the block to pick up some roses to go with those wings. More than 150 million roses were sold in the days surrounding Valentine’s Day last year and the folks at Christopher Mark Fine Flowers, 3742 Grand Blvd., are ready to whip up an arrangement for the love in your life — preordering is encouraged. This will be the final Valentine’s Day for the longtime Brookfield floral shop —

Brews and Bubbles: Libations from Anfora and One Lake are the perfect addition to this weekend’s festivities.

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Burgers and Bonbons in Forest Park

Burgers have been beloved gameday fare for decades, but this year a traditional burger should have a little Valentine’s flair. Fat Duck Tavern, 7218 Madison St. in Forest Park, offers a signature burger brimming with French inspired ingredients. Cupid would approve of the addition of romantic and melty Brie cheese and caramelized onions to the bacon topped Duckfat Burger. Order enough to feed the fans gathered at your house for the Big Game and be sure to skip across the street to snag some chocolates from La Maison de Bonbon. The boutique chocolate shop, located at 7353 Madison St., is a tiny jewel box of a store with room for just a few shoppers at a time. In addition to the silky-smooth original French Crème confections, they have been whipping up since 1921, La Maison de Bonbon also offers traditional dark or milk chocolate assortments boasting pink, red and white decorations for Valentine’s Day.

Roses from Christopher Mark in Brookfield bring love and passion to Valentine’s Day.

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Burgers and Bonbons: Fancy French toppings elevate your game day burger to new romantic heights. Order from Fat Duck Tavern and skip across the street to La Maison de Bonbon to buy artisan sweets for your sweetie.

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Walgreens staff pistol-whipped during armed robbery Two men armed with handguns pistolwhipped two employees at Walgreens, 7200 Roosevelt Road, threw one customer to the ground and ordered another to the ground at gunpoint during a robbery on Feb. 1 at about 9:40 p.m. One of the employees told police he was in the rear of the store when one of the gunmen approached, grabbed him and ordered him to open the cash register, striking him with the handgun several times. The gunman also ordered another employee to open the safe in a rear storage room, but it was unable to be opened. That employee was also struck in the head with a pistol by one of the gunmen. An employee was ordered to place money and cigarettes in a large green grocery bag. Police also interviewed someone who told them she cautiously went to the rear of the store during the robbery and set off the fire alarm in an attempt to scare off the offenders. A 32-year-old woman who was shopping in the store and was walking toward the register to purchase milk told police that one of the offenders approached her with a gun and threw her on the ground. Another female customer told police the other offender ordered her to the ground at gunpoint. The two men then fled the store and were seen getting into a white Ford Fusion, which drove away north on Harlem Avenue. One of the offenders was described as a Black male in his 20s with a slender build and wearing a black hoodie, dark cuffed pants and dark boots. He was armed with a black handgun with an extended magazine. The second offender was described as a Black male, heavyset, wearing a black hoodie with white strings and writing on the front, black pants and brown Timberland boots. He was armed with a black handgun. ■ Forest Park police responded to 7-Eleven, 7449 Roosevelt Road, on Feb. 5 after an employee called to report the store had just been robbed. The employee stated that a man entered the store and asked for a pack of cigars. The employee went to grab the cigars and when he turned around, the man was holding a silver handgun and demanded money from the registers. The employee handed over about $400 and the offender fled eastbound on Roosevelt Road.

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he Forest Park Tap Room has reopened at the corner of Madison and Circle. Its liquor license was reinstated by the village of Forest Park after the Illinois Liquor Control Commission ruled the village had overstepped in pulling the license last August. Unknown at this moment if the village will appeal the ruling to the state. But it’s already clear that Mayor Rory Hoskins, also the liquor commissioner for Forest Park, plans to keep a sharp eye on a business that has absolutely chosen to not be a great neighbor on the street. In the days after its reopening, Forest Park police twice visited the tavern and police reports were filed noting that, unsurprisingly, liquor was being served. The point being made is that the village argues the Tap Room does not currently have a legal license from the state. It argues that the necessary license expired on Sept. 30, 2021. The lawyer for Hansel and Lance Law, the brothers who own the Tap Room, called the state license renewal an “administrative issue.” Still required. And clearly the village’s focus on it indicates it is not giving the Tap Room a pass on its return to business. We are now three weeks out from Forest Park’s return to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a parade and a large crowd of determined drinkers. Spring will follow quickly and warmer temperatures remind us that it was a year ago, coming out of the depths of pandemic restrictions, that bars on Madison suddenly drew giant, and, at times, disruptive crowds. Forest Park wasn’t ready then. Our urging now is that Forest Park officials who have spent a year adjusting — readjusting hours of operation for the bars and restaurants and updating the live entertainment ordinance — make sure they have what they need in place. Policing strategies need to be finalized. Legal strategies need to be refined. We’d also urge engagement between the village and bar owners. Tensions throughout last year led to raw wounds that need tending — while also making clear expectations for how local businesses must operate. This is the moment.

The perfect midwinter daydream of summer

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The following first ran in February of 2016: like to write about summer in winter. It’s like sending a love letter to future, expressing excitement over an impending visit. Anyhow, a couple years ago I went to the state fair. The first thing I saw on the way in drew a Bugs Bunny-style double-take: Two girls, both about 7, walking a cow. On a leash. The cow must have been three times the size of the two girls combined. I would have offered to help but they clearly knew what they were doing. The kids were treating the cow like an untrained, willful puppy. Next thing I heard was “First Call,” the bugled tune that heralds the beginning of a horse race. I love that sound, so I went off to investigate and found “hog races.” The “hogs” in question are piglets. There was, inexplicably, no pari-mutuel window, but I thought fast and won $5 from the lady next to me. What is a state fair without funnel cake? (Or ice cream, or beer, or barbecue?) I stopped to talk to one of the food vendors. He was a focused entrepreneur; while I was sitting with him, he took a call on his cellphone: “How much is it? Is it the good kind? I’ll take 30 cases.” He was sitting in a barbecue tent in a black T-shirt and jeans, talking about corn for his roast-corn concession, but he sounded like a commodities trader shouting in the pit at the Stock Exchange. Ambling around with my ice cream, I found myself outside the Rabbit & Poultry Barn. I braved the tremendous noise and entered. I had no idea there were so many kinds of chickens. The birds are divided by type. The varietals have excellent names: Plymouth Rock Silver Penciled, Old English Millefleur, Non-Bearded Splash Silkie, Spanish White-faced Black. Had the names been told to me instead of printed on the cages, I’d not have believed they were real. The array of plumage is astonishing; colors and patterns and poofs that look like something out of Dr. Seuss. The west wing of the barn is given over to turkeys and waterfowl. One complete row was reminiscent of the optical illu-

sion created by facing two mirrors at one another; just a forever-row of perfect white ducks. I also saw the Grand Champion turkey, a Narragansett. I attempted to alert him to the ephemerality of fame, particularly vis-à-vis the proximity of Thanksgiving, but he ignored me, simply preferring to pace and examine his “Grand Champion” banner. Success changes turkeys too, it seems. If you look at the fair properly, you can see that it is really two fairs, one built atop the other: The upper layer is the carnival, the one with the neon T-shirts, the Ferris wheel, the livestock pageants, and the funnel cake. The lower layer, the foundation, is the agricultural trade show. There is a lot filled with tractors, on which children climb and play and pretend while their fathers examine the new tractors and discuss specs and costs with salesmen. It’s like the Detroit Auto Show, but with more green and yellow, and stranger vehicles. (Well, to me, at least. I boggled for 10 minutes at a display of commercial-grade riding lawnmowers so complexly futuristic that I had to ask a passerby what they were.) I was passing through this display lot on my way out to the swine barn, which is quite some distance west of the main fairground, which makes a lot of sense, considering both the buildings and the fair considerably predate air conditioning. I was walking out there and debating if I wanted a piece of cheesecake on a stick when I was startled by horrific screaming. I prepared to run to the screamer’s aid, but no one else seemed concerned. I nervously tracked down the source of the screeching, and that is when I learned that an angry pig sounds awfully human. Several members of the 4-H Club were washing pigs in advance of their turn in the show ring, and the water was cold. The pigs were vocally unhappy with the temperature. There was a free concert that night — country music, of course — and fireworks and a parade. I stayed, despite the sticky heat and the country music, possibly because I knew there would come a February when the fair would provide the perfect grey-day daydream.

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The shortest-longest month of the year

here are many reasons to hate February. The Romans thought so little of it, they originally left it off the calendar. In 700 BC, though, they added January and February, so that the year would match the length of one trip around the sun. Both months were 28 days long but January somehow gained three more. Twenty-eight days, however, was more than enough for February. It was named for “Februa” a festival of purification that involved ritual washing. Nowadays, when we come in from the cold, we still do plenty of ritual washing. Julius Caesar started Leap Year, also to keep the calendar accurate. Why add a day to the month we least want lengthened? Wouldn’t July 32nd have made more sense? Well, the Romans were superstitious about numbers and thought even numbers brought bad luck. February isn’t only our most miserable month, it’s difficult to spell. That’s because no one pronounces the first “r.” I was training an assistant and the first question she asked was, “How do you spell February?” I can’t blame her. If I didn’t write for the Review, I’d still be struggling with that word.

February includes Groundhog Day, the silliest holiday we celebrate. Punxsutawney Phil is as poor as Phil Connors at predicting weather. The weathercaster failed to predict the blizzard that stranded him in Pennsylvania, while the rodent-caster is right only 37% of the time about the arrival of spring. Plus, Forest Park has been slammed twice on Groundhog Day with record snowfall. On Feb. 2, 2011, a blizzard dumped 21.2 inches of snow. Exactly four years later, we dug out from 19.3 inches of white stuff. My college students braved this blizzard to attend services at Living Word. Like most college kids, they loved going to church on Sunday mornings. They also took Black History Month seriously. Why was our shortest, gloomiest month chosen for Black History? Because February contains the birthdays of the “Great Emancipator,” Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. In February 2019, I hosted two events to celebrate Black history. The first was on the North Side and drew three people. I ended up stuck with a whole platter of pastries from Twisted Cookie but found plenty of volunteers to scarf them down.

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The second event was on the South Side and drew zero people. This time, I was only stuck with wine, cheese and crackers. The lesson I learned was that Chicagoans don’t leave their homes in February, regardless of Black History Month events and free refreshments. What February has in history, it lacks in sporting events. After the Super Bowl, February is a sports desert. This year, though, we have the Winter Olympics. Because sportscasters have overused the word “downhill” to describe any aggressive move by a running back or point guard, they are forbidden to use it during the Olympics. This includes the Alpine Events. February’s one saving grace may be Valentine’s Day. I’ve had many memorable Valentine’s Days but the memories are mostly embarrassing. There was the time I stood up my wife because a lawyer named Dick Valentine kept me overtime. There was the romantic musical we almost missed because Sizzler was serving allyou-can-eat shrimp. But I most remember a Valentine’s Day blizzard that forced me to trudge through snow bearing a red rose and a bottle of wine. Finally, February has Presidents Day. How did we get this holiday? Did one of our chief executives own a mattress store? How do we celebrate if we didn’t like some former presidents, or dislike the current one? My final question is, why does the shortest month seem longer than all the rest?

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HELP WANTED • NETWORK SPECIALIST Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities 1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture. 2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays. 3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers. 4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management. 5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software. 6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system. 7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review. 8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning. 9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs. 10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

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software and other forms of systems and data. 11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training. 12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling. 13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions. Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures. 2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports. 3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies. 4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems. 5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations. 6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner. 7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis. Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android. Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology. Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down. Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant. Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages. Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance - Working in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require. Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking. Possession of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

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The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Clerk in the Police Department. This position will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the Police Department including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence and coding reports; and to provide information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs.

SANITARIAN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Sanitarian in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties including education and enforcement activities for the promotion and protection of the public health environment. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak- park.us/jobs.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III & OPERATING ENGINEER II

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s): Engineering Technician III (Original) Operating Engineer II (Original) Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100. An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D Health Specialties Teacher, Post-Secondary sought by Pan Ethnic International, Inc. dba Taylor Business Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Duties include teaching and curriculum development for health specialities including courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, coding and billing. Required: Bachelor’s degree in medicine, anatomy or biology. Must be a certified medical coder and have at least 1 year of patient-related experience in the medical field and 1 year of experience teaching a medical subject as well as outpatient and inpatient billing. Please reply to Janice.Parker@tbiil.edu.

National Accounts Rep Get a job super close to home!

Top rated firm, Alpina Manufacturing LLC, founded in 1992, locally Manufacturing owned beautiful campus in Galewood, near Mars candy, 3 blocks north of Oak Park. We build and sell display framing systems to customers nationwide including Wal-Mart, Verizon, Circle K, Hospitals. We are seeking a college educated trainee to become an office professional. Work is in person at our beautiful, safe, spread out, elegant executive offices in Galewood. We train, no travel, work in Galewood. Open to any backgrounds. Excellent pay, salary, benefits, friendly caring management, Oak Park owner. Please send resume to careers@fastchangeframes.com. Visit www.fastchangeframes.com/careers for more details. 6460 W. Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707

SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Manager in the Health Department. This position manages the Oak Park Farmer’s Market including the vendors that sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This is a part-time seasonal position with work from January-mid November and work required on Saturday’s from May through October. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

SAWA’S OLD WARSAW RESTAURANT

Help wanted. Hiring all positions. Apply in person at 9200 W Cermak Rd, Broadview, IL 60155.

PART-TIME ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER

Call contracter for more info. 708-738-3848

JANITORIAL

Part-time. 3-5 days per week. Evening hours 5-9. $13-15/hr to start. Job located in Morton Grove, IL. Must have own transportation. Call Larry for more information. 773636-2505

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

PART-TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Community Service Coordinator (up to 10-15 hrs./week) in the Adjudication Department. Thisperson monitors individuals who have been ordered to provide community service in the Village, coordinates with organizations that provide community service opportunities, etc. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. Open until filled.

ACCOUNTANT CLERK

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Account Clerk II. This position which performs a variety of accounting clerical duties involving financial record keeping and/or transactions including accounts payable and receivable and to provide a variety of accounting support to the Development Customer Services Department. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Health Nurse in the Health Department. This position will provide professional public health nursing services including health education and promotion which includes disseminating information, making referrals, and counseling as well as managing caseloads, and performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled with first review of apps 2/2/22.

PART TIME DELIVERY DRIVER

Local company looking for part time driver. Must be drug free and have a valid IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lb. $15/hr Email resume: HR@sievertelectric. com

LITIGATION ASSISTANT

Established boutique law firm moving from Chicago Loop to Oak Park, and seeking experienced litigation assistant to work with senior partner. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to mkarson@laroseboscolaw.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the “Board”) for the following project: OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 SD97 SUMMER 2022 LIFE SAFETY WORK OAK PARK, IL 60302 BID GROUP 1 – ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ROOFING, GENERAL TRADES Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be virtually opened via zoom and read at 2:15 p.m. CST on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: SD97 - SUMMER 2022 LIFE SAFETY WORK Virtual Bid Opening will be held at 2:15pm CST on 2/10/2022 per link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.us/j/83956673114 Meeting ID: 839 5667 3114

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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and fiberglass since 1977. Includes doors, woodwork, windows, staircases and new woodwork etc. All work done by hand. NO sanders. Your unfinished project my specialty! References available. Contact Terry Seamans at 630-379-7148 or terryseamans@yahoo.com

HEARING DATE: March 2, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits CALENDAR NUMBER: 07-22-Z APPLICATION: The Zoning Board of Appeals (“Board”) will conduct a public hearing on a variance application filed by the Applicant, Oak Park and River Forest High School, seeking variances from the following district dimensional standards, fences, and walls regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park, to demolish existing tennis courts and construct new regulation sized tennis courts and associated accessory components (gates and screens), at the northwest corner of the school lot at the property commonly known as 201 N. Scoville Avenue, Illinois, Property Index Number 16-07-221008-0000 (“Subject Property”) in the I institutional Zoning District: 1. Section 6.2 (Table 6-2: District Dimensional Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park requires a 15-foot front yard setback along Erie Street. The proposal shows new tennis courts and associated accessory components (gates and screens) within the 15-foot front yard setback, featuring an approximately zero (0’) foot setback along Erie Street, matching existing conditions; and 2. Section 6.2 (Table 6-2: District Dimensional Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park requires a 15-foot corner side yard setback along Lyman Avenue. The proposal shows new tennis courts and associated accessory components (gates and screens) within the required 15-foot corner side yard setback, featuring an approximately ten (10’) foot setback along Linden Street, matching existing conditions; and 3. Section 9.3 (L) (2) (a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park requires that open wire fences located within 35 feet of a front lot line cannot exceed eight (8’) feet in height. The proposal features a ten (10’) foot tall black coated chain link fence along the north and west border of the tennis courts within 35 feet of the front lot line, matching existing conditions; and 4. Section 9.3 (L) (2) (b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Park requires that fences located more than 35 feet from a front lot line cannot exceed eight (8’) feet in height. The proposal features a ten (10’) foot tall black coated chain link fence around the perimeter of the

tennis courts located more than 35 feet from the front lot line, matching existing conditions. A copy of the application and applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Board will conduct the public hearing remotely with live audio available and optional video. The hearing will be streamed live and archived online for on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/ commissiontv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV, which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT U-Verse subscribers on channel 99. The remote public hearing is authorized pursuant to Section 7(e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President has determined that an in-person public hearing is not practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 outbreak during Governor JB Pritzker’s current disaster proclamation. It is also not feasible to have a person present at the public hearing due to public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Interested persons may provide written evidence, testimony and public comment on the application by email to Zoning@ oak-park.us or by drop off in the Oak Park Payment Drop Box across from the entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 2, 2022. An individual’s name and their testimony or comment will be read aloud into the record at the public hearing if received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the public hearing. Interested persons may also sign up to participate in-person in the hearing to cross examine the applicant and its witnesses, present evidence, testimony or public comment by emailing Zoning @oak-park.us before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the public hearing. Individuals who sign up to participate in-person will receive an email from Village staff with information about how to join the hearing online through Zoom web-conference means or by phone. The public hearing may be adjourned by the Board to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

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Scope of work for Bid Group 1 generally includes: Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Plumbing, General Trades All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn, cancelled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Board’s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening. The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Tuesday January 25th, 2022 and are available for viewing/download online without cost or purchase on the Bulley & Andrews, LLC One Drive, located at the following link. No username or password is required. https://tinyurl.com/k5r9y82r The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Board’s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Robert Cotan of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

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CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES For additional information on the project, contact Robert Cotan of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at rcotan@ bulley.com or 708-315-8468. Dated: 1/25/22 Robert Cotan Bulley & Andrews, LLC Published in Wednesday Journal February 2, 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Mercedes De La Paz Buck Case Number 20224000323. There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Mercedes De La Paz Buck to the new name of Cedes Delapaz Buck. The court date will be held: On Tuesday March 22, 2022 at 11am via Zoom: Meeting ID 936 6870 5913 Password: 826976 at 1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood, Cook County, IL in Courtroom #0111. Published in Wednesday Journal January 26, February 2, 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of BEATRIZ MIGUEL-VILLAOBOS, Petitioner, and FRANCISCO ORTIZ-FERNANDEZ, Respondent, Case No. 2022D000652. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before April 28, 2022, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal February 2, 9, 16, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT OF RACINE COUNTY Case No. 21-CV-1437 Case Code No: 30101 NATHANIEL C. ERHARDT, Plaintiff, and, WISCONSIN PIPE TRADES HEALTH FUND, UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, Involuntary Plaintiffs, -v.ALLSTATE FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, J.C. MOVERS & LUMPERS SERVICES, INC., DAMILLON D. THOMAS, ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Defendants. PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: Damillon D. Thomas 215 Des Plaines Avenue Forest Park, Illinois 60130 THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiffs named above have filed a Complaint for damages against you.

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Within forty (40) days after the 16th day of February 2022, exclusive of the date just stated, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court - Racine County 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53403 and to Gruber Law Offices, LLC, Attorneys Patrick K. Ritter and Nicholas L. Hermann, the Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2800, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment of wages or seizure of property. Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this 26th day of January 2022. GRUBER LAW OFFICES, LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff, Nathaniel C. Erhardt By: /s/Patrick K. Ritter Patrick K. Ritter State Bar No.: 1092393 Email: patrickritter@gruber-law.com Nicholas L. Hermann State Bar No.: 1082796 Email: nh@gruber-law.com POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 100 East Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2800 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Telephone: (414) 276-6666

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application for a variation from Section 10-7-3(D)(2) (Accessory Structures and Uses) of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of a deck addition five feet (5’) above grade and from Section 10-10-4(C) (Nonconforming Buildings and Structures) of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance to allow an existing nonconforming deck to be enlarged by 238 square feet.

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD

tation must be submitted in Adobe PDF format to the District’s Architect via the email address listed above on or before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. A Bidder’s failure to submit the required prequalification documentation will be considered grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid.

Published in Wednesday Journal February 2, 9, 16, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22008574 on January 26, 2022 Under the Assumed Business Name of ADVENTURES WITH ABUELA with the business located at: 1001 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: VIRGINIA MARTINEZ 1001 SOUTH GROVE AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304, USA Published in Wednesday Journal February 9, 16, 23

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Invitation to Bid The Park District of Oak Park will accept sealed bids for Bus Transportation Services. The bid specifications will be available on the Park District’s website as of 10:00 am Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www. pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/. Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Bus Transportation Services” and must be delivered on or before 1:00PM CST on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to the Hedges Administrative Center. Immediately thereafter, bids will be opened and read. For further information, contact Maureen McCarthy at Maureen.McCarthy@pdop.org. By: Maureen McCarthy Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal February 9, 2022

Application No.: PZ22-02 Petitioner: Martin and Deborah Lubeck Property Commonly Known As: 490 Uvedale Road, Riverside, Illinois PIN: 15-25-403-046-0000 The Property is legally described as follows: LOT 1431 IN BLOCK 39 IN THE THIRD DIVISION OF RIVERSIDE IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST IN THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Proposed Variations: 1. A variation from Section 10-7-3(D) (2) (Accessory Structures and Uses) of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance, which states that decks shall not be raised more than four feet (4’) above the established grade. The current deck is five feet (5’) from the established grade and the proposed deck addition would match the existing deck height from grade. 2. A variation from Section 10-104(C) (Nonconforming Buildings and Structures) of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance, which states that a building or structure that is nonconforming with respect to its bulk shall not be added to or enlarged, unless permitted by certain other specified subsections. The proposed addition would enlarge the current nonconforming deck by 238 square feet. The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed variations. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to Village Planner Francisco Jimenez via email at fjimenez@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Francisco Jimenez at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposal and zoning relief sought may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside. Dated this 9th day of February, 2022. Jill Mateo, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark February 9, 2022

Notice of Public Hearing Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission February 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Brookfield on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider a request by the Village of Brookfield, as petitioner, to amend the text of the Village of Brookfield Zoning Ordinance in Chapter 62 of the Municipal Code for required parking in the SA 1 and SA 4a zoning districts. The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/or written comments. Please check the following webpage more information: https://brookfieldil.gov/ community-developmentdepartment/planning/brookfield-development-projects/ Written comments may be provided prior to 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Kendra Kuehlem, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 and at kkuehlem@brookfieldil.gov. Oral or written public testimony may be given during the public hearing. The application may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Public hearings may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in any meeting may contact the Village of Brookfield at (708) 4857344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (south) entrance of Village Hall. By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark February 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE The Brookfield - La Grange Park School District 95 Board of Education is accepting bids from roofing contractors only for a roof renovation at their middle school in Brookfield, Illinois. The roofing contractor will act as a general contractor. The scope of work includes providing all labor, materials, fabrication, machinery, tools, equipment, and other means of construction necessary for completion of the work indicated in the Bid Documents including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: limited roofing repairs to SBS-modified bituminous roof membranes & insulation, application of liquid-applied polyurethane roof membranes and flashing, stone coping repairs, and limited masonry tuckpointing. The work site is S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. On-site construction is scheduled to begin Monday, June 13, 2022. The Contractor must achieve Substantial Completion on or before Friday, August 12, 2022. Liquidated damages apply to the Substantial Completion date. Bid Documents may be obtained after 12:00 noon on Friday, February 11, 2022, from the District’s Architect, the Cashman Stahler Group, Inc., by sending a written request by email to Mr. Stephen Cashman at scashman@cashmanstahler.com. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at S.E. Gross Middle School, 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. A Bidder’s failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting will be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid. Required prequalification documen-

Sealed bids must be received by Dr. Mark Kuzniewski, District Superintendent, at the District Office, 3724 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022. The sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish construction performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the final Contract Sum. Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply with the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12). The Contractor will be required to submit electronic copies of their certified payrolls with each application for payment using the Illinois Department of Labor’s Prevailing Wage Portal. The Brookfield - La Grange Park School District 95 Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, reject nonconforming bids, reject conditional bids, waive irregularities in the bidding procedures, or to accept any bid that, in its sole opinion, best serves the interests of the School District. Published in RB Landmark February 9, 2022

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARY WOLFE, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2019CH11236 1028 S AUSTIN BLVD OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1028 S AUSTIN BLVD, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-331-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special

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assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-08871 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH11236 TJSC#: 42-331 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019CH11236 I3186705

Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1032 N. Austin Blvd., Unit 1N, Oak Park, IL 60302. P.I.N. 16-05-314-031-1001. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. (440) 572-1512. ILF1810025 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3186451

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST N.A., AS TRUSTEE OF THE SCIG SERIES III TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. GAD IKEANUMBA AKA GAD C. IKEANUMBA; 1030-32 NORTH AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AKA 1030 -32 N. AUSTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND HENRY SILVERMAN LIVING TRUST U/A/D AUGUST 26, 1996; Defendants, 11 CH 33740 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. This newspaper will not advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal-opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777. Wednesday Journal • Landmark • Forest Park Review

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(708) 366-8989 7342 MADISON ST, FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130

7618 Marengo Avenue

629 Harlem $309,000

$409,000

Brick bungalow 2-flat in the heart of Forest Park. Steps from transportation and downtown shopping and nightlife. 1st flr unit is duplexed into basement. Expansive LR and formal DR, 2 BRs both large enough for king sized beds, an eat-in kitchen, and three season porch. Finished basement has large study, deep walk-in closet, fam rm, second full BA, and third large BR. Basement laundry room has two sets of washer/dryers, one for each unit. Top flr 2 BR unit has been rented since 2006. The 2 ½ car garage has room for parking/storage. Tenants park on the driveway off the front. A flood control system keeps the basement dry. Great starter home, regular investment, or a perfect place to retire!

621 Elgin Avenue $423,000 Beautifully built and well cared for 2-flat. Two 2 BR units, fully occupied building for the next year, makes for a great investment. Rents cover the mortgage, taxes, utilities, and insurance. Large open living rms, formal dining rms, eat-in kitchens, and good sized BRs. Parking for four cars minimum up to 6 if needed! Great location just a few steps away from the transportation and downtown Forest Park.

One of Forest Park’s hidden gems. 2-flat. Each unit has a large open formal dining room and 2 large BRs. The front living rms have eight windows and a brick faux fireplace. The rear BRs on each floor are tied into a tandem rm often used as a large closet and/or an office. Well maintained Kitchens and BAs. Basement is wide open for your first floor duplex ideas! Separate utilities each unit. Parking pad fits six cars. Next to the community gardens and a beautiful hidden gem of a park! Located 100 feet from the blue line. This opportunity will not last long. SOLD AS IS.

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1039 Troost Ave, Forest Park $350,000

813 Beloit Avenue $259,000 One of Forest Park’s largest bungalows is hitting the market! Classic layout with living rm, dining rm, and 3 BR,1 BA. The original ceiling height under the drop ceiling will measure out to 9 feet high! The basement was at one time an apartment but can be gutted and adjoined with the first floor, or left as is for storage. Very large partially heated attic is ready for your expansion ideas. Located 100 feet from the FP Park District baseball diamonds, skate park, tennis courts, playgrounds and pool. A couple blocks to the Desplaines L entrance. This home is ready for your decorating and updates!

7314 Randolph, Forest Park $179,000

Huge three bedroom home in need of rehab. Three car plus garage! Enormous 75 foot lot.

This two bedroom and two bathroom unit is ready to sell! While dated, it is in impeccable condition. Sixth floor facing East gives that beautiful morning sunshine coming over the treetops! Great building and management. This unit does have garage parking.

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2553 N Southport Ave

CHICAGO | $1,250,000 Steve Green

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OAK PARK | $375,000 Edwin Wald

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403 N Marion St #1A

RIVER FOREST | $235,900 Patricia McGowan

211 W Quincy St #2

RIVERSIDE | $148,000

Linton Murphy

310 N Cuyler Ave

OAK PARK | $649,000 Patricia McGowan

7712 Harvard St

FOREST PARK | $265,000 Kevin Kirby

1421 Bonnie Brae Pl #5B

232 N Taylor Ave

OAK PARK | $599,000 Swati Saxena

224 S Oak Park Ave #3C

OAK PARK | $249,000 Steve Green

1040 Ontario St #2G

2521 Nelson Sq WESTCHESTER | $490,000

Bethanny Alexander

1176 S Harvey Ave

OAK PARK | $237,000 Amy Harris

1121 S Oak Park Ave #1

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OAK PARK | $175,000 Catherine Simon-Vobornik

OAK PARK | $152,000 Patricia McGowan

621 S Maple Ave #101

7212 Oak Ave #2NE

315 Marengo Ave #2E

6850 Cermak Rd Unit GB

OAK PARK | $125,000 Swati Saxena

RIVER FOREST | $105,000

The Dita Group

FOREST PARK | $87,000 Kenneth Van Santen

BERWYN | $85,000 Roberta Ruiz

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