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Pocket park plan shifts gears

Remembrance, Popelka parks to undergo rehab work this summer; Reiger delayed until 2023 By ANDY VIANO Editor

Two of the smaller so-called “pocket parks” now being maintained by the Park District of Forest Park are scheduled for a facelift this summer, according to Executive Director Jackie Iovinelli, a pivot from an earlier plan that called for a major renovation of Reiger Park in 2022. Iovinelli said the nearly $1 million project at Reiger has been put on hold as the park district awaits a response to an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant request with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). That agency sent a letter to applicants on March 18 stating that staff shortages and an overwhelming number of applicants meant no decision on awarding grants would be made until this fall. Park officials previously said a decision from IDNR on the OSLAD grant was expected this past January. Iovinelli said if the park district moves forward with any work at Reiger, located at 1526 Circle See POCKET PARKS on page 4

Back to class for Proviso students

Michael Romain/Staff Reporter

Students at Proviso East High School in Maywood return to classes on March 28, for the first time since a teachers strike that started on March 4 and lasted until March 23.

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Proviso Township’s Black mayors open up about race Rory Hoskins recalled navigating moments of subtle and not so subtle racism to become Forest Park’s first Black mayor By MICHAEL ROMAIN

Hoskins then recalled the “forms of racism, whether overt or micro-aggressions” that he’s experienced over the course of his life, including an impressionable encounter with police in Galveston, Texas, where he grew up. Hoskins said at 15, he was stopped by a police officer “for doing nothing but jog-

was about 6, one of the speech therapists simply dismissed me as if I didn’t count as a father,” Hoskins recalled. “‘Dad you When he was 14 years old, Bellwood can sit out in the hallway.’ She didn’t really Mayor Andre Harvey was arrested by the want to engage me.” Bellwood Police Department, “handcuffed, But most of Hoskin’s recollections about thrown on the ground, kicked and called his life in Forest Park, the village he curthe n— word.” rently leads, leaned toward the conciliaHarvey, 58, became the viltory, a sensibility that Hoskins lage’s first African American has brought to the popular Jumayor in 2017. He had previneteenth celebrations (Galvesously been the village’s first ton is where the holiday comBlack firefighter and its first memorating the liberation of Black fire chief. one of the last groups of en“When I became a firefighter, slaved people in the country the police officer who arrested originated). me and kicked me and called “I was a soccer coach and me the n— word still worked in I took a team that went from the village of Bellwood,” Harbeing 0-8 to being 7-0-1 and the vey recalled. “I tapped him on only black child on that team the shoulder and said, ‘Rememwas my child,” the mayor reber me?’” called, adding that the parents Harvey’s recollection of his daughter’s teammates prompted wild applause from eventually recruited him to those gathered inside of Broadrun for village commissioner. view Village Hall in Broadview When he won in 2007, on March 26 for an African Hoskins became the first AfAmerican Mayors Roundtable rican American ever elected hosted by the Delta Sigma Theto any public office in Forest ta Sorority’s Glen Ellyn chapPark. Hoskins said after getter. ting his sea legs on the commisAll four of Proviso Townsion, he felt urged to run for ship’s Black mayors attended mayor in order to enhance the the event. Broadview Mayor village’s racial diversity, parKatrina Thompson, Maywood ticularly by appointing more Michael Romain/Staff Reporter Mayor Nathaniel George Bookwomen and minorities to seats er and Forest Park Mayor Rory A panel of Black mayors, including Forest Park’s Rory Hoskins (left), spoke at Broadview Village Hall in of power in the village. Hoskins joined Harvey for the Broadview on March 26. During last week’s roundroughly two-hour panel distable, Mayor Booker seemed to cussion in which the mayors vouchsafe his fellow mayor’s Hoskins, Forest Park’s first Black mayor, ging and I was about 40 yards away from effort to diversify Forest Park. spoke rather candidly about the myriad ways race has affected them as elected of- smiled knowingly at Harvey’s comment, my family’s home. My father was the first “A couple of weeks ago, I walked in the St. which was weighted with the village’s Black mayor in Galveston, the first Black Patrick’s Day Parade with Mayor Hoskins. ficials. “In Broadview, we have an all-female fraught racial history — a history Hoskins Eagle Scout in Galveston County. I never walked in a Forest Park parade be“It was kind of annoying to be stopped in fore,” Booker said. board of trustees,” said Thompson. “So, knows all too well. front of my own house. I was doing noth“Over the years, I’ve heard from lots of not only am I the first Black woman to hold “That was an amazing experience,” he the seat, I’m the first Black woman to have people who have told me stories of not feel- ing but jogging, wearing shorts, a shirt and said. “Working with Broadview and Belling welcome in Forest Park,” Hoskins said. running shoes,” he said. “So when we hear wood, we did a Juneteenth walk that ended an all-female board of trustees.” “My family has lived in Forest Park since about Ahmaud Arbery, I think about what in Forest Park. The beauty of saying, ‘First Forest Park played a particularly prominent role in the Saturday afternoon dis- 1991. I’ve never personally had any issues could have been.” Black, first Black, first Black,’ is they’re Hoskins also recalled an experience he bringing us along this journey and I’m just cussion, especially considering that it’s with law enforcement in Forest Park — exthe only suburb in the township that isn’t cept for getting parking tickets,” Hoskins had while a young father raising his three proud of the journey they’re taking me predominantly African American that is deadpanned. “I’ve paid a lot of parking children in Forest Park’s school system. on.” “As a very young parent, when my son nonetheless helmed by an African Ameri- tickets over the years.” Staff Reporter

can mayor. “Who would have thought that these communities — Bellwood, Broadview, Maywood and especially Forest Park, and especially Forest Park — would have men and women who look like us in charge?” Harvey said, eliciting more audience reaction as he repeatedly emphasized Forest Park.

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‘This is pretty exciting’ Park district gears up for summer with new splash pad, new indoor facility to come By ANDY VIANO Editor

The Park District of Forest Park’s popular pool and its sparkling new splash pad will open for the season on May 28, the next phase in an “exciting” period of growth for the park district, according to Executive Director Jackie Iovinelli. Season passes for the Aquatic Center go on sale this week, Friday, April 1, at a cost of $88 for Forest Park residents and $149 for nonresidents. Family and senior discounts are available. Prices increased by 10% this year, Iovinelli said, due to the state minimum wage rising to $12 per hour. The new three-section splash pad will give pool-goers plenty of new space to spread out and enjoy the sun and warm weather, whenever it arrives, and a season pass — daily passes are also available — gives users access to the pool, pad and the rest of the center’s amenities. Iovinelli said the pool can draw as many as 1,000 people a day and part of the pad’s function, she hopes, will be to thin the large crowds. “We want to spread the deck out and make it where people are everywhere, as opposed to on top of each other in one area where they’re all attracted,” she said. Construction crews are still at work completing the splash pad, but Iovinelli said she’s received assurances from the contractors heading up the project that work will be completed in time for opening day. “We meet weekly with them,” she said. “We meet with our architect, the contractors and then our staff, and now we’re down to a daily schedule. We have a calendar four weeks out that has each day, each week, who’s on site and what’s taking place.” The new splash pad, however, is just one piece of what has been an ongoing renovation and expansion of the park district’s facilities on Harrison Street. The Roos Recreation Center, primarily a gym and exercise facility, opened in 2018 and Iovinelli said that within six months, demand for the gym had outgrown the space. Initially, administrators wanted to expand the Roos, but a grant for such a building project was denied in 2019 and officials have had to pivot since then. Now comes the news, earlier this month,

that the park district is in the process of purchasing a nearly one-block plot across Harrison from the park district’s main facilities, a stretch that includes the former Oak Leaf Lounge and The Pines restaurant, both of which have been long closed. Once that sale is complete — it is scheduled to close in late April — and the existing buildings are razed, ideally sometime this year, the park district plans to build a new indoor facility specifically for day camp attendees and other park district programs, all of which have grown immensely popular since the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re putting out programs for adults, kids and they fill by the time we even have to advertise them,” Iovinelli said. “People want to do stuff so bad, we just don’t have any more space.” Day camp programming for kids has been particularly impacted by the lack of space, with the current camp operating out of what was once housing for the park’s Zamboni. “We’re not going to be able to fit all of our kids, and to have to turn kids away for camp is disheartening,” Iovinelli said. “We never want to get to that point.” The park district has also offered a growing menu of adult programming, including recurring series like the popular Sips and Crafts that combine adult beverages with works of art. “Right now we’re just growing and we’re going to try and keep up with it,” Iovinelli said. “We’re not going to build hoping they come, we’re going to build to be able to serve them. We’re trying to just maintain what we have, and we’re going to build to that, but we’ll always build knowing that we may have to expand in the future.” To that end, Iovinelli said plans to expand the Roos Recreation Center are “on hold” but notably not off the table, although the priority at the moment is the new multipurpose facility. That new facility could break ground, in a best-case scenario, in late 2023. Iovinelli said the park district has secured the funds through capital reserves to close on the sale of the property and demolish the buildings, but significant new funding will need to be secured to build the facility be-

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A rendering of the splash pad at Forest Park Aquatic Center. The pad is scheduled to open in late May. fore shovels hit the ground. “The cost of construction is high and putting up a brand new building on an empty space is not going to be inexpensive,” she said, “but once we get everything in place, our next steps are financially how can we

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Rehab coming this summer from page 1 Ave., it could jeopardize the $400,000 in matching funds the park is asking for from IDNR. “We want to be working on these parks but we can’t, unfortunately, do anything with Reiger Park until we know what happens with the grant,” she said. “[If we begin work] we risk losing that opportunity and that’s a lot of money.” Work on Reiger Park, the largest of the four pocket parks leased by the park district from the village, could begin in spring 2023. The delay at Reiger, however, means that work can be done this spring and summer on two other pocket parks — Remembrance Park at 7341 Randolph St. and Popelka Park at the corner of Adams Street and Thomas Avenue. Those projects have now been moved to the front burner and could be completed this year.

navigate this.” For now, the park district’s full slate of offerings will continue to be held in the Roos and the park district’s administrative building. For a full list of upcoming events and programs, visit pdofp.org. Iovinelli said rehab at both parks will come at a significantly cheaper price tag than the $800,000 to $1 million estimated total for Reiger, and potential plans will be discussed with the park district board at its April 21 meeting. The work at Popelka and Remembrance will be done using existing operating capital funds and no additional grants or other revenue will be needed to complete the projects. Iovinelli said rehab at Popelka will likely include new playground equipment, and work at Remembrance could include new spray water features along with the removal of an existing structure. No final decisions have been made. “We’re just trying to shift gears because the opportunity of $400,000 [from the OSLAD grant], we don’t want to give that up,” Iovinelli said. “It’s kind of taken out of our hands, and instead of just sitting on our hands we’re going to shift and we’re going to go to the other ones that need to have work done to them.” The park district took over maintenance of four village pocket parks in July 2020 at a symbolic lease price of $1 per year.

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New Let’s Play Work space to open in April Combined workspace, child play center designed for working parents whose ‘kids are driving you crazy’ By TOM HOLMES Contributor

Let’s Play Work sounds like an oxymoron but Angela Hart, who hopes to open her new business at 25 Elgin Ave. in April, says it’s more like a compromise. Her business concept is to provide a space where children can play and their parents can get work done, but the two will not be completely walled off from each other. For the children, the business located on street level of the Forest Oaks apartment building, will have a large play space with staff supervising. Snacks like yogurt and fruit will be available. For adults, Let’s Play Work initially will provide three work rooms furnished with a dining room-sized table and lots of electrical outlets for the computers of six to eight people. Kribi Coffee will be served. What makes Hart’s concept a compromise is that the workspace will be separated from the play space by a half-wall without a window blocking the noise. Children will have access to their parents through a gate which only the play space staff member can open. “The adults won’t be in a private office,” Hart explained, “but it’s better than trying to work at home where the kids are driving you crazy.” Hart is also marketing Let’s Play Work as a space for birthday parties, especially on the weekends, where kids can have fun and parents can have their own area without segregating the two. The original plan was to accept children from toddlers to 8 years old, but with the acquisition of the whole retail area, Hart is considering opening an additional space for children age 8 through 11. The cost for a day at Let’s Play Work for a parent and children will be $16 or a five-day punch pass for $50. The inspiration for starting her business came from her own experience. Hart herself has two young children and works at home, so she knew how stressful that combination can be. She also noticed that on the three to four days a week when she had to get some work done, there was no place in the area where she could bring her children.

When she looked on the Facebook page called Oak Park Working Moms and another one named Oak Park Moms she found that, combined, the two sites had thousands of members. “When I saw so many moms looking for the same thing,” she explained, “that’s when it clicked.” When she looked around for models, she found one in Oak Park which did not impress her, because although it had a great children’s area, the space for adults was too small and had few outlets. That business

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This space at 25 Elgin Ave. will soon be home to Let’s Play Work.

no longer exists. Her market research was done mainly online, learning from the webpages for working moms. In addition to learning from online sites, when she posted her ideas on social media, she received many responses indicating an interest in her concept but also providing ongoing suggestions regarding what working moms are looking for. Let’s Play Work is very much a work in progress. She said that she never thought of herself as a business owner, having majored in fashion design at the Illinois Institute of Art and presently working for Ulta Beauty, Inc., a chain of beauty stores. Her husband Joe is a mechanical engineer. So her preparations for opening her business are very much in the mode of “ready, shoot, aim,” meaning take a shot, see where

it lands, and on the basis of what you learn, take your next shot. Hart’s first major marketing effort was in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in which she dressed up in a leprechaun outfit made up of green balloons. She said she was worn out by the end of the parade but felt great because kids were running up to her to give her high-fives and hugs. She also had members of four families, adult friends and their children, who had fun passing out things to kids watching the parade along the way. She had the whole gang over to her house for corned beef and cabbage afterward. Her marketing so far has been targeted mainly at the mom pages on social media and by word of mouth. Hart grew up near Pittsburgh and became familiar with the Chicago area while going to the Institute of Fashion Design. Her husband grew up in Hanover Park and introduced her to Forest Park. “This town reminds me of where I grew

up,” she said. “Madison Street is just like Allegheny River Boulevard back home with all the shops and the parade. I feel like I’m back home.” Successful business owners will tell you that the main reason new starts fail within a few years is that they are undercapitalized. The Harts understand that they probably won’t make a profit for a while, and that’s why both are keeping their full-time jobs. Hart, however, contends that she also has another, perhaps even more important supply of capital: social capital, some of which is internal. She explains that her grandparents had faith in her. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my grandparents,” she said. “I don’t doubt myself because they didn’t doubt me.” The husband and wife team also have been intentional about creating their own “family” of friends away from where they grew up. Hart also attributes her willingness to take risks to her temperament. “I used to say that I was not OK with change,” she explained,” “but I’ve experienced so much change in my life that now I roll with the punches. You could say I’m optimistic almost to a fault.” Hart hopes to hold her grand opening in late April. For more information call (708) 303-8430 or email letsplaywork@gmail.com.

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West Side alderperson seeking 11th Subcircuit judgeship Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th) plans to run for judge in Cook County Circuit Court’s 11th Subcircuit By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Ald. Christ Taliaferro (29th) is running for judge of the Cook County Circuit Court’s 11th Subcircuit, which spans much of northwestern Chicago and several western and southwestern suburbs. If elected, his seat will become vacant for the last six months of his term. While judicial elections tend to fly under the radar, circuit court judges preside over a wide range of legal proceedings, including divorce filings, traffic tickets, child custody hearings and criminal cases, among other things. Once elected, judges may be appointed to a specific region or serve countywide. The current circuit court system was designed to make sure that all parts of the county, particularly minority communities, get a chance to elect judges that represent them. Taliaferro, who has been a lawyer since 2007, said that serving as a judge would be the culmination of his legal career. He said that as an African American who has experience representing communities like Austin, he would bring something valuable to the courts. The election comes as the fate of the new ward boundaries that would take effect during the 2023 city election remain uncertain. If elected judge, Taliaferro would face a new map when he runs for retention. The alderman said he’s currently focused on getting elected to the new role by winning the June 28 Democratic Primary and the Nov. 8 general election. If the alderman wins the Primary, he’ll likely win the general election by default. Currently, there are no candidates who have registered to run as Republican or Independent. Taliaferro said that if he does win the Primary, he’ll reach out to several area stakeholders to help him choose someone to replace him as alderman. Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be responsible for appointing the replacement, but past Chicago mayors have tended to defer to the alderperson’s wishes. The 11th Subcircuit includes most of Austin north of North Avenue, including Galewood, and much of Chicago immediately north of it. In the suburbs, it includes Oak Park,

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Ald. Chris Talieferro (29th), left, in front of Austin Village Hall. about half of Proviso Township, including Aileen Bhandari, of Portage Park, who most of Maywood, and portions of several has prosecuted cases for the Cook County northwestern suburbs. According to the Il- State’s Attorney’s office since 2002. Most linois Supreme Court’s official website, the recently, she served as a supervisor of the 11th Subcircuit has been vacant since 2020, office’s Community Justice Center. when Judge Dennis McGuire declined to In 2020, she ran for one of the at-large run for retention. circuit court judge seats, but The winner of the election she got the lowest number of votes out of the four canwill take office on Dec. 10, didates in that year’s Demo2022 and serve for six years. cratic primary, getting 20% At that point, voters will deof the vote. cide on whether or not to reTaliaferro served as a potain the judge, but instances lice officer in Austin’s 15th when voters chose not to reand 25th police districts betain a judge have been rare. fore he was first elected alIf he’s elected judge and dederman in 2015. In 2003, he cides to run for retention, began attending what was Taliaferro would be running CHRIS TALIAFERRO then known as John Marin a newly mapped Subcir29th Ward alderman shall Law School. After gradcuit whose boundaries were uating in 2007, Taliaferro approved earlier this year. served as an attorney at the The map won’t take effect unNexus Legal Group. til 2024. By then, the new 11th Taliaferro said that he has Subcircuit would not include Proviso Township, but would keep Oak long wanted to be a judge even before he attended law school, because he was menPark and Galewood. tored by a judge early in his career. After According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, the only other candidate run- being a police officer and an attorney, he ning for the Democratic nomination is said, going into a profession that approach-

“I love, with all my heart, to be an alderman, and it wasn’t an easy decision for me.”

es the justice system “from another lens” was a logical next step and “a pinnacle of the legal profession.” During his Feb 16 monthly community meeting, Taliaferro said that he gets choked up thinking about leaving his City Council seat. “I love, with all my heart, to be an alderman, and it wasn’t an easy decision for me,” he said. In a recent interview, Taliaferro said that his past experience, including his experience as an alderman, would be an asset to the court. “I believe that, when we look at the legal system, the judicial system in Cook County, I can say that I firmly beehive that I would love to continue carrying out the tradition of integrity, transparency and certainly one of compassion and being able to understand some of the people that will come before the court, and come before me as a judge,” he said. Taliaferro added that he would be the first Black judge in the 11th Subcircuit, a reality that he said is important, given that Proviso Township and Austin have large Black populations. His election would also improve the circuit court’s diversity. According to a Sept. 15, 2021 Injustice Watch report, only 20% of all Circuit Court judges are black. In comparison, the county is about 25% black. The election of Bhandari, who has Filipino and Indian roots, would also add to the court’s diversity. According to the same article, only 3% of Circuit Court judges are Asian. Taliaferro said that he respects Bhandari’s accomplishments and that he hopes that they would have a respectful race. “I’ve met Ms. Bhandari, I believe, a couple of times,” he said. “I don’t know her very well, but I’m sure that Ms. Bhandari is very well-qualified.” Taliaferro resigned as 29th Ward Democratic committeeperson on March 7, because election law doesn’t allow judicial candidates to have positions within political party organizations. The commiteepeople coordinate party campaigning efforts and take part in filling most political vacancies. Taliaferro said that he won’t play any role in choosing his successor for Democratic committeeperson.

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Man found dead at Blue Line station

A 27-year-old man died after being found unconscious at the Forest Park Blue Line Station, 711 Desplaines Ave., on Wednesday, March 23 according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and Forest Park police. Officers arrived around 11:15 p.m. and found the man on the ground behind a bench. The man was unresponsive, police said, and officers administered two doses of the opioid reversal drug naloxone before beginning life-saving measures. The man was transported by ambulance to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. There were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play, according to a police report. No cause or manner of death had been determined as of March 28. The man has also not been identified.

Road rage leads to rock throwing A driving-related dispute that escalated into thrown rocks and broken windows ended with one man’s hand bloodied in Forest Park on Tuesday, March 22. Officers were dispatched to Jackson Boulevard near Circle Avenue a little after 4 p.m. where they found the occupants of a Buick sedan and red van outside their vehicles. The driver of the Buick said that the van driver cut them off on Interstate 290 and the van’s driver then began throwing rocks at the sedan. The Buick driver said he exited the highway at Desplaines Avenue in an effort to drive to the Forest Park police station, but the van followed. When both vehicles were stopped at a red light at Desplaines and Jackson, the van’s driver allegedly got out and punched the Buick’s rearview mirrors

and the windshield, shattering all three. The van driver, who was found bleeding from his right hand, denied throwing rocks and breaking the windows, but did not have another explanation for his bloody hand. He also said it was the Buick that cut him off on the highway, not the other way around. The van driver was cited for driving with suspended registration and driving without insurance.

Man robs 7-Eleven Claiming to have a gun, a man stole around $500 from the 7-Eleven convenience store at 7749 Roosevelt Road on Thursday, March 24 a little after 10:30 p.m., according to the police. Described in the report as a skinny man in his 20s wearing a full ski mask, he walked into the business and asked for a pack of cigars, then told the clerk “open the register or I’ll shoot you” after he turned to retrieve the item. The alleged thief did not show a gun. The man left with nearly $500 from the cash registers and fled the store on foot. A witness later reported seeing a man in a black ski mask running in the 7600 block of Fillmore Street. He reportedly entered a silver Chevrolet Impala that drove away from the area, according to the witness. No one was arrested. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, March 21-27, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

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As one Proviso schools group dissolves, another preps Proviso Together disbands while Proviso 209 Cooperative prepares to run candidates for the District 209 school board next year By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A grassroots education advocacy movement, created nearly a decade ago as a Facebook group in response to Proviso Township High School District 209’s dysfunction before morphing into a full-blown political party, is disbanding. Meanwhile, another education advocacy movement that started last year as a Facebook group in response to D209 dysfunction has evolved into a burgeoning political force. Proviso Together is officially no more, but Proviso 209 Cooperative is just starting to come into its own. In an email message sent to supporters earlier this month, Proviso Together leaders announced that the organization “will no longer exist by name,” but that “as individuals, we are deeply committed to being part of the continued solution right along with you.” Westchester parent Kathleen Franzwa and Forest Park parent Jenny Barbahen, the cofounders of Proviso 209 Cooperative, said that the organization will start a political action committee (PAC) in order to slate candidates to run for the Proviso Township High School District 209 school board in next year’s elections, in order to bring accountability into the district. Along with Franzwa and Barbahen, Maywood resident Eileen Olivier is also a cochair of the Proviso 209 Cooperative’s PAC. During an interview earlier this month, Franzwa and Barbahen said that they decided to get into the political fray in order to hold D209 Superintendent James Henderson’s feet to the fire or, if that fails, mobilize a board majority to get rid of him. “I think the first line of defense is to hold him accountable,” said Franzwa. “If that can’t happen, what other recourse is there? If there’s no accountability, if there’s no financial transparency and we’re getting more of the same — that would be the next push,” said Barbahen. The co-founders pointed to the dissolution of the district’s finance committee, which the board allowed based on Hender-

son’s recommendation, the district’s lack of a finance director, and questionable spending practices, among other concerns. “To my knowledge, these board members don’t even get budgets or plans in front of them and sometimes they are given information hours before a meeting to vote on it,” said Franzwa. They said the board has been making decisions on “huge ticket items” without any robust consideration of how those expenditures might affect the district’s finances. Proviso 209 Cooperative was started as a closed Facebook group that Franzwa created on Oct. 12, the night she and other D209 parents and community members learned that D209 school board President Rodney Alexander decided not to livestream and record that night’s school board meeting. Franzwa and other community members started recording the meeting themselves and uploaded the video to the Proviso 209 Cooperative Facebook timeline. The group now has about 1,100 members. Franzwa and Barbahen were both volunteers during Proviso Together’s historic push to oust the power structure within D209 about a decade ago. According to Forest Park Review reporting, a group of Forest Park residents were communicating in a Facebook group called “Forest Parkers For Better Schools” before they decided to meet later that year at the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in the village. The group would become known informally as the “Brown Cow 20,” which included the Brown Cow’s owner, Connie Brown, whose organizing skills helped propel the group into a political and communal force. In the 2015 school board elections, all three of the Proviso Together candidates — longtime school board member Theresa Kelly and neophytes Ned Wagner and Claudia Medina — won seats on the D209 school board. Two years later, four more candidates running on the Proviso Together slate —

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Jenny Barbahen and Kathleen Franzwa, the co-founders of Proviso 209 Cooperative, have announced that they will form a political action committee in order to run candidates for District 209 school board next year. current school board President Rodney Alexander, Amanda Grant, Sam Valtiarrez and Della Patterson — won seats on the board, giving the party a rare supermajority. The political organization began to splinter a few years ago amid interpersonal conflicts, clashing personalities and governing styles, and racial strife. In their email statement sent March 6, Proviso Together organizers said that although the group will no longer exist by name, “as individuals, we are deeply committed to being part of the continued solution right along with you.” Together organizers recommended that community members continue to support the 209 Scholarship, an entity that was started by many Together members, but that is completely separate from the political organization. The scholarship’s board chairperson, April Baker, explained in a statement that the 209 Scholarship “continues to grow every year,” adding that, “in addition to funding at least nine $1,000 scholarships for Dis-

trict 209 graduates, we will be raising funds to ensure for $1,000 renewal scholarships so that our students can count on our support every year they are in college or trade school. We are proud to have the support of our community in this endeavor. To donate or volunteer, please visit our website 209scholarship.com.” The Together statement also recommended that community members join the Cooperative’s Facebook page. Franzwa and Barbahen said that they’re still amicable with Together members and organizers, adding that they’ll lean on their experiences and resources as the Cooperative charts its own course. “We can learn from their mistakes and successes,” said Franzwa. “I respect what they did a lot. I volunteered for Together. I canvassed Westchester and talked to friends and helped these folks get elected. I care about it a lot and I respect [Together] for what they did.” The Cooperative co-founders declined to comment on whether or not they’ve identified any potential school board candidates.

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Proviso students head back to school after strike’s end The union and the district reached a tentative contract agreement on March 23, ending a two week-long strike By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The roughly 4,200 students in Proviso Township High School District 209 returned to classes on Monday, March 28 after being out since March 4 due to a historic 13-day teachers strike. On March 23, the Proviso Teachers Union (PTU) Local 571 and District 209 Superintendent James Henderson reached a tentative contract agreement. Henderson said the PTU’s roughly 280 members, who include teachers, social workers, librarians and school counselors, were scheduled to vote to ratify the agreement on Tuesday, March 29, the day Forest Park Review goes to print. According to a statement on March 27, Henderson said the tentative agreement

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BIG WEEK Morning bird walk Enjoy an early spring morning with the peppy tweet-tweets of the avian occupants of Thatcher Woods at this event hosted by the Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest, on Saturday, April 2 at 9 a.m. Billed as a casual guided bird walk, this jaunt will take watchers through the woods to observe the birds and bird behavior. All are welcome and binoculars will be made available to those who need a pair. Pre-registration is required. Call 708-366-6530 to reserve a spot.

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Chicago ensemble Third Coast Baroque and Triton College teacher Nathalie Colas-Grant will perform an intimate concert at the college’s Triton Art Gallery, Room 107, in the J Building at 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove, Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The evening’s music is expected to include a number of 17th century French love songs and YouTube performer Brandon Acker will guide the crowd through the repertoire. Masks are recommended regardless of vaccination status. Admission is free.

The Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd., is promising a “fun, delightful evening out” with other book-lovers on Saturday, April 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. At this event, mystery writer Mia Manansala will discuss her second book, Homicide and Halo-Halo, alongside Tracy Clark, whose latest Chicago-based novel is titled Runner. In addition, Rebecca Vnuk of Library Reads will be there to share recently published or upcoming books. Delicious treats will also be available for guests, served a la the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series to take home and enjoy.

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Award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson discusses her latest bestseller, Broken: In the Best Possible Way, at this virtual event presented by the Forest Park Public Library on Wednesday, March 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. Lawson is a journalist, author and blogger known for her candid discussion of mental illness, including her own, in books like Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy, both of which reached No. 1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events.

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Nancy Carol Rudd, 67, formerly of Forest Park, died peacefully in her Woodridge home on March 4, 2022. Her formative years were spent in Forest Park and she graduated from Proviso East High School in 1972. When she left her career in modeling, she spent years working with disabled children as a teacher assistant. Those who knew Nancy will remember her smile and enduring happy outlook on life — her laughter will be missed. Nancy was the partner of Patrick Moran, the sister of Karen (Rudd) Rozmus and Michael Rudd (Nadine Knight Rudd), the mother of Alyssa, Ariel, Christian and Logan, the proud “Grammy” of Lexie, Gabriel, Elias, Jonas and James and Hanna Shaw, and the aunt of Michael, Ted and Jon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Janet Rudd, of Forest Park. A memorial service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Friday, April 15 at 1 p.m.

Arthur J. Shorner, 90, a longtime resident of Forest Park, died peacefully on March 10, 2022. A great friend and neighbor to many, he will be missed on the block. Mr. Shorner was the husband of the late Delores (nee Pihart) for 63 years; father of the late Caryn Rowell, the late Linda Dolan, Herb (Pam) Shorner, and Peter (Christina) Shorner; grandfather of Tammy (Todd) Levine, the late Timothy Schock, Michael Rowell, Jordan and Reid Shorner, Zachary and Samuel Shorner; great-grandfather and greatgreat-grandfather to many; brother of the late George and Lester Shorner; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services will be private and the family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and support.

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Ah, spring! The signs are everywhere bottom of the ocean to the peak of Mt. Everest. Micro-plastics are appearing in human blood streams. Isn’t it time we switch to refillable containers? ■ Restaurants are reopening their outdoor seating, park benches are being used. Soon, lounging on lawn chairs will replace collapsing on couches. ■ Athletic activity has returned to The Park. Some are sore from playing sports. But it’s that good kind of soreness that reminds us, hey, the limbs still work. ■ Garden hoses are being reconnected, cars are clean again, and some extremists are even washing windows. ■ Face masks are disappearing. We no longer have to smile with just our eyes. ■ After the lightning speed of hockey and the quickness of basketball, we once again have to adjust to the snail pace of baseball. ■ The name may not be hip but many of us are looking forward to the return of Groovin’ in the Grove. ■ Shorts are being worn again, exposing pale skin that may be blinding. ■ Thermal underwear is going out of style. Parkas are being retired. Boots are

igns of spring abound in Forest Park — most of them are encouraging: ■ Pink vehicle stickers are sprouting on windshields. ■ Yellow and blue signs are sprouting on lawns. They say “We Stand with Ukraine.” O’Sullivan’s is distributing them in exchange for a $10 donation. The money goes to YUCO, which stands for Youth Ukraine Camp Organization. ■ New restaurant bars are popping up along Madison Street. ■ Thanks to the return of sunshine, some of us are sprucing up our ghostlike appearance with a little third-degree sunburn. ■ Grills are being fired up, bike tires are being pumped up and TVs are being turned off. ■ Branches are budding, puddles are puddling, and bird feeders are busy. ■ Homeowners are making the tough choice of planting grass seed or putting down sod to cover the mud with a toupee. ■ Empty plastic water bottles are popping up on sidewalks and lawns. Plastic has contaminated the planet from the

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Michael Todd’s final resting place By JILL WAGNER Contributor

Actress Elizabeth Taylor’s third husband, Oscarwinning film producer Michael Todd, died suddenly in a plane crash on March 22, 1958. His funeral took place at his final resting place at Beth Aaron Cemetery in Waldheim in Forest Park three days later. The Review reported, “Chief Joe Cortion and his entire staff of 40 policemen kept the crowd in order.” It was estimated that, “over 2, 000 people gathered around the roped enclosure ... and no less than 150 newspaper men, photographers and news commenters milled around inside the roped area.” Over the next decades, Elizabeth Taylor would be seen in town at restaurants including the Golden Steer, when she would visit her late husband.

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New energy for D209

t is good news that the strike is over in Proviso Township High School District 209. But the dysfunction at both the school board and administrative level which led to this unnecessary rupture in the school year remains. That is why we are glad to see a new political organization rising up across Proviso Township with a sharp eye on the critical school board election now just one year out. Proviso 209 Cooperative is led by three women rooted in Forest Park, Maywood and Westchester. Their Facebook page, launched just last fall, already has 1,100 members. That’s a good start on soliciting a slate of candidates which assures a competitive election in 2023 when the current terms of Theresa Kelly, Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner expire. So far Medina has announced she plans to seek a third term. Those three board members – Medina and Wagner from Forest Park – made history in 2015 when they were powered by the grassroots Proviso Together coalition of frustrated families across the township. Their reform strategy began a slow reclaiming of the failing district. But political and personal fissures on the board have returned D209 to an era of division, retribution and political nonsense. We need better days.

Parks big plans

his week’s Review carries a lot of news about the Park District of Forest Park. All of it is positive, resourceful and reflective of a new ambition in this long popular institution. As spring presages summer, the district is pushing for completion of its new splash pad at the pool facility. This will add new interest and added space to the always improving pool. The parks are also working on the fly to make improvements this summer to two of the pocket parks it now manages on behalf of the village government. Always overlooked while under village auspices, the small Remembrance Park, 7341 Randolph, and Popelka Park at Adams and Thomas will get updated play equipment and possibly a water spray feature. And in an interview with our editor, Andy Viano, the district’s chief Jackie Iovinelli clarified that the pending purchase of new property on Harrison Street has shelved, for the moment, expansion plans for the Roos Rec Center. Instead the district’s focus and fundraising efforts will go toward construction of a new day camp building on the site of the old Pines Restaurant. It’s a lot and it is all good.

OPINION Survival of the fittest and homelessness

harles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection, and Herbert Spencer paraphrased that theory into the phrase “survival of the

fittest.” I like one of the Red Bull commercials as a way of explaining what Darwin meant. In the ad, two gazelles are talking, with a lion lurking in the background. One is drinking a Red Bull. “That won’t enable you to outrun that lion,” says the one. “Don’t have to,” says the other. “I only need to outrun you.” One way of looking at Housing Forward is that its mission is to take care of the losers in this high-stakes, competitive game called American society. Kim and Anthony are two of the homeless people the nonprofit has gotten off the street and into an apartment, but the funding that subsidizes their rent is about to end. The Housing Forward model assumes people living on the street need a handout for a while to recover, and then a hand up to find jobs with the goal of getting back to living independently. In other words, if life is like an ocean and you’re drowning, what Housing Forward does is throw you a life preserver to help you catch your breath, but after a short time they insist that you start swimming on your own or, if you don’t know how, they will teach you, but either way eventually they will take the life ring away so they can throw it to another person who is going under. That model, declared Housing Forward’s executive director, Lynda Schueler, has been successful 70% of the time. The problem for Kim and Anthony is that they’re among the 30% for whom the model doesn’t work. It’s as if even when they try to let go of the device keeping them afloat in order to swim on their own, the weight they’re carrying drags them down no matter how hard they try. Even in the Housing Forward model, clients need a certain level of “fitness” or resilience in order to benefit from the hand up. Take Kim, for example. She’s in her 30s and has never had a job. In addition if she doesn’t get her medication on time every day, she falls apart. Whenever she’s in social situations, like a job for example, her anxiety level soars and she has to get away from the crowd. Good luck finding employment. Anthony had jobs before becoming homeless, but

right now he’s carrying several burdens that make his chances of outrunning the lion slim. For one, he has his own mental-health issues. Another is that he has a felony drug conviction on his record, which prevents him from getting many jobs. Then a year ago while he was driving a friend’s car, he was pulled over because of a tail light not working. When the officer ran his license number, he found there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest, a warrant Anthony didn’t know about. He insists he’s not guilty of the burglary charge, but the public defender assigned to him lacks either the time or desire to do the work required to get the judge to throw the case out. So even though he is talented and experienced in working with computers, when he applies for a job at a business that requires he handle money — Best Buy, for example — the burglary charge ends the interview. Housing Forward is limited in the amount of money they can provide. In addition to hefty rent subsidies, they have given the couple Link and Ventra Cards but at this point the nonprofit has no money in their budget for medication or electricity. Financial help from family is limited and sporadic. Friends have given the pair literally thousands of dollars but that well is beginning to run dry. They say America is the land of opportunity. For many, of course, it is. But way back in 1962 Michael Harrington published a book titled, The Other America, which points out that we’re not just a place where you can become anything you want to be. Many of you have volunteered at a Housing Forward shelter and vote for political candidates who promise to help the poor. You’ve helped make the glass 70% full. My question is how far are we willing to go? How much are we willing to give to help Kim and Anthony and the other folks in the 30% to enable them to just stay afloat? When some people see them panhandling on an expressway ramp and holler, “Get a job!” they reveal their cluelessness about “the other America.” It’s the season of Lent, a time for soul searching. Are those of us, who have up till now outrun the lions, willing to turn around and come to the aid of those who have fallen behind, even when it puts our own comfort and even safety in jeopardy? Are we willing to make it part of our mission statement to help our neighbors like Kim and Anthony?

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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.

PART-TIME FORESTRY INTERN

Part-time. 5 days per week. Evening hours 5-9. $14-16/hr to start. Job located in Morton Grove, IL. Must have own transportation. Call Larry for more information. 773636-2505

BUDGET AND REVENUE ANALYST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget and Revenue Analyst in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will Serve the public with professional administrative and analytical duties in the areas of budget preparation, purchasing, payroll, data analysis and process improvement. Provides, prepares and maintains records, and financial and statistical reports and analysis which assist in the Village’s ability to improve business processes and gain efficiencies through better use of technology. Budget duties include assisting in the development, analysis and application of performance measures with regard to Village services and resources; preparing, modifying, tracking and monitoring Village expenses and transfers; and conducting budget-related research and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

PART-TIME SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY

The Riverside Department of Public Works is seeking energetic, responsible, and motivated applicants who enjoy working outdoors. This is a parttime, seasonal position lasting from approximately May through September. Applicants will be expected to work up to 40 hrs. per week or as scheduled by staff. Primary tasks will include, but not limited to: cutting grass, maintaining athletic fields, general facilities maintenance, flushing hydrants, reading water meters, installing water meters, assisting full-time employees, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be 18 years old, possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Applications can be downloaded from the Village website at www.riverside. il.us or picked up at the Riverside Village Hall located at 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Completed applications should be submitted to the Riverside Village Hall or the Riverside Public Works Department, 3860 Columbus Blvd, Riverside, IL 60546. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Pay rate is $15/hr. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COVID-19 EPIDEMIOLOGIST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiﬁed candidates for the position of Covid-19 Epidemiologist in the Public Health Department. This position will serve as a subject matter expert on communicable diseases of public health concern, including COVID-19. This position

will work on the surveillance and investigation of infectious diseases and other public health threats; rapid response to disease outbreaks including assisting the community’s emergency preparedness and response team. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/ jobs. Interested and qualiﬁed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until ﬁlled.

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.oak-park.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.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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.

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.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

The Riverside Department of Public Works is seeking energetic, responsible, and motivated applicants who enjoy working outdoors. This is a part-time, Forestry intern position lasting from approximately May through September. Applicants will be expected to work up to 40 hrs. per week or as scheduled by staff. Primary tasks will include monitoring of Village Trees for disease and insect issues, updating tree inventory records, maintaining woody and perennial plantings in parks and parkways, record keeping and administrational duties related to forestry operations, and assisting the Forester with various forestry related activities and ecological restoration. Applicants must be 18 years old, possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. Course work and/or experience pertaining to urban forestry or a related ﬁeld are desirable for the position. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Applications can be downloaded from the Village website at www.riverside.il.us or picked up at the Riverside Village Hall located at 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Completed applications should be submitted to the Riverside Village Hall or the Riverside Public Works Department, 3860 Columbus Blvd, Riverside, IL 60546. Applications will be accepted until all positions are ﬁlled. Pay rate is $15/hr. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN I & II

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classiﬁcation(s): Agricultural Technician I (Original) Agricultural Technician 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

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiﬁed candidates for the position of Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department. This position will operate construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of street activities including loading, hauling, and related operations. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualiﬁed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. First review of applications April 4, 2022

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LABORER

Construction laborer wanted. Residential concrete. Must have own transportation. Call 708-203-7132 for more info.

COVID-19 RESPONSE INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiﬁed candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Intern in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www. oak-park.us/. Interested and qualiﬁed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

COVID-19 RESPONSE COORDINATOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualiﬁed candidates for the position of COVID-19 Response Coordinator in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and complex professional COVID-19 response support, as well as routine documentation of related tasks in support of the Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualiﬁed applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. 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.

WATER AND SEWER SUPERVISOR

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water and Sewer Supervisor in the Public Works Department. This position will plan and supervise the day-to-day operations of Water and Sewer Division field personnel, including assigning duties of personnel, equipment, and materials. Typical responsibilities include the maintenance, operation and repair of the Village water pumping, storage and distribution systems and maintenance repair of the combined sanitary/storm sewer system and providing highly responsible staff support and assistance to the Water & Sewer Superintendent and the entire public works department management team. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

FULL TIME DELIVERY DRIVER

Local company looking for full time driver. Must be drug free and have a valid IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lb. $14-16/hr Email resume: HR@sievertelectric.com

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PUBLIC WORKS LABORER/TRUCK DRIVER

The Forest Park Public Works Department seeks a safety-oriented individual for the union position of Public Works Laborer/Truck Driver to perform a variety of manual labor tasks requiring varying skill levels. Under general supervision, the position of Public Works Laborer operates and maintains the Village’s infrastructure and buildings. This position works indoors and outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate for this position will be one who can work as part of a team, has a strong work ethic, and is willing to learn and perform a variety of maintenance and construction related activities. Essential job duties include but are not limited to: • Snow removal with vehicle mounted plows, skid steers, snow blowers and shovels. • Care and maintenance of Village owned buildings and properties including mowing, weeding, trash removal, tree management and maintenance, storm drain maintenance. • Pavement and sidewalk removal and replacement • Maintenance of traffic Signage. • Repair of concrete and asphalt pavement • Operation of heavy duty construction equipment The individual selected for this position will be required to respond to emergencies outside of regular business hours as needed. Experience in all construction related fields and disciplines are preferred. Position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years Public Works or construction experience and an Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment. Position will be open until filled, however submittal by April 30, 2022 is encouraged. EOE. The application form can be found at: https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/ wp-content/uploads/2020/03/APPLICATION-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-Revised-8-8-19.pdf. Qualified individuals interested in this position should email their application form and resume to vmoritz@forestpark. net with Public Works in the subject field.

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or Unrestored Cars &Restored Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette,Cars: Ferrari’s, Domestic / Import Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

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NORTH RIVERSIDE: 2BR/1BA APARTMENTS FOR RENT Overlooking Riverside Golf Club, steps to N.R. Library and beautiful Commons Park. Award-winning Riverside schools: Ames, Hauser, Riverside-Brookfield H.S. Well-maintained, NO SMOKING building. Spacious, freshly painted, new carpet/floor tiles, bath and kitchen upgrades. Laundry on-premise, storage space in basement, off-street parking for 1 car in rear. Rent starting at $1200; heat and water included. Application/credit check required. No Pets. Please mention this ad to receive a special incentive when calling 708-4471000 between 10 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. DOWNTOWN OAK PARK 2BR APT 2BR, 1BTH apartment for rent. Hardwood floors. Renovated and freshly painted. Small, vintage building. No smoking. No pets. Parking included. 708-657-4226

HOME SERVICES

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, ﬂags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers – lead, plastic – other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400 I BUY RECORDS!!

Cash for your vinyl records. Rock, Metal, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Soul, Blues, etc. All genre’s considered. Why let your records collect dust when you can get cash for them. Call or text 773-372-6643

GARAGE SALES Oak Park

MOVING SALE 308 WISCONSIN AVE SATURDAY APRIL 2 11AM-2PM

CLEANING SERVICES T&M Deep Cleaning Service 32 Years of Experience We go where other cleaning services don't. We get behind and underneath furniture & appliances. Residential/Commercial HONEST • RELIABLE • THOROUGH • EFFICIENT INSURED • EXTERIOR HOUSEWASHING AVAIL.

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FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC.

New hardwood ﬂooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-ﬁnishing, staining. Low prices, insured. Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

Furniture, beds, lawn equipment, dishes, and more!

YARD SALES Oak Park

HOME FURNISHINGS FOR SALE 540 HARRISON ST SATURDAY APRIL 2 NOON-2PM

Items for sale if you’re interested. Make your best offer if you like what you see. “As is” ~ ﬁnal sale only. Arrange your own pick up/delivery. - Cabinet with drawers - 60” Table with 6 chairs - Personal desk with bench - Low level table with glass inserts - Brass stand - Rattan stand - Roll top desk

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HANDYMAN Mike’s Home Repair Drywall H Painting H Tile Plumbing H Electric H Floors Windows H Doors H Siding Ask Us What We Don’t Do

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HANDYMAN Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs • Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates

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Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful ﬂower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc cor in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and publish; your request will be granted. R.B.

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: Y22008741 on March 4, 2022 Under the Assumed Business Name of DIANA’S FINE THINGS with the business located at: 7512 W. MADISON ST., FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CARLITOS PEREZ 4702 S KENNETH AVE CHICAGO, IL 60632, USA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (WATER AND SEWER ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE)

NEVER FAIL NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and gloriﬁed throughout the world, now and for-ever. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put my trust in you. Holy Mary Mother of Jesus, pray for me. St. Theresa child of Jesus, pray for me. St. Jude, helper of hopeless causes, pray for me and grant this favorI ask. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days .R.B PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, gloriﬁed, loved & preserved throughout the world now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail .Publication must be promised. Thank you Jesus. Thank You St . Jude. R.B.

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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: Y22008769 on March 9, 2022 Under the Assumed Business Name of THIRD EYE VEWZ PUBLISHING with the business located at: 1115 NORTH LARAMIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: MARC N JOHNSON 1115 NORTH LARAMIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651, USA. Published in Wednesday Journal March 16, 23, 30, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of MIRA MERCEDESZ RAUCH Case Number 2022CONC000005 . There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: MIRA MERCEDESZ RAUCH to the new name of: MIRA MERCEDESZ RANAI The court date will be held: On March 28, 2022 at 1:30 pm at 50 W Washington St, Room 1202, Chicago, IL 60602, Cook County via Zoom Video Conference Meeting ID: 914 0410 9299 Password: 395850 Published in Wednesday Journal March 23, 30, April 6, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY.

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Request of Hamed Aliabbasipoor Case Number 20225001309. There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Hamed Aliabbasipoor to the new name of: Sam Kaplan. The court date will be held: On May 19, 2022at 9:30AM at 10220 S 76 th Avenue, Bridgeview IL 60455, Cook County in Courtroom # 0203 Published in Wednesday Journal March 23, 30, April 6, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of April, 2022, at 6:30 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell alternate bonds of the Village in the amount of not to exceed $2,500,000 to pay the costs of improving the waterworks and sewerage system of the Village, including undertaking the Village’s water meter transmission unit replacement program. By order of the President of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois.

DATED the 28th day of March, 2022. /s/ Brigid Weber Village Clerk,

Village of Brookfield, County, Illinois

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND RIGHT TO FILE A PETITION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) on March 28, 2022 (the “Ordinance”), the Village intends to issue its Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds (the “Revenue Bonds”) or, in lieu thereof, its General Obligation Bonds (Water and Sewer Alternate Revenue Source) (the “Alternate Bonds”) in the principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000, and bearing interest per annum at not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law at the time of the sale thereof, for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the waterworks and sewerage system of the Village (the “System”), including undertaking the Village’s water meter transmission unit replacement program. The Alternate Bonds would be payable from the net revenues of the System. If this revenue source is insufficient to pay the Alternate Bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the Village without limitation as to rate or amount are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the Alternate Bonds. A complete copy of the Ordinance follows this notice.

Notice is hereby further given that if a petition signed by 1,370 or more electors of the Village (the same being equal to 10% of the registered voters of the Village) asking that the question of improving the System, as provided in the Ordinance, and the issuance of the Revenue Bonds therefor, be submitted to the electors of the Village is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of the Ordinance and this notice, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 8th day of November, 2022. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A-1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Election Code”). If no such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the Village shall thereafter be authorized to issue the Revenue Bonds for the purposes hereinabove provided. Notice is hereby further given that if a petition signed by 1,028 or more electors of the Village (being equal to the greater of (i) 7.5% of the registered voters in the Village or (ii) 200 of those registered voters or 15% of those registered voters, whichever is less) asking that the issuance of the Alternate Bonds be submitted to referendum is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of the Ordinance and this notice, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 8th day of November, 2022. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A1.4 of the Election Code. If no such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the Village shall thereafter be authorized to issue the Alternate Bonds for the purposes hereinabove provided.

The forms of petitions are available to any individual requesting one from the office of the Village Clerk. By order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village. Dated this 28th day of March, 2022. /s/ Brigid Weber Village Clerk, Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois ORDINANCE NO.16 AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 or, in lieu thereof, General Obligation Bonds (Water and Sewer Alternate Revenue Source) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the waterworks and sewerage system of the Village, including undertaking the Village’s water meter transmission unit replacement program. *** WHEREAS, the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), is a duly organized and existing municipality incorporated and existing under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois, and is now operating under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as amended (the “Code”), and for many years has owned and operated a municipally-owned combined waterworks and sewerage system (the “System”) as set forth in Division 139 of Article 11 of the Code; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village (the “Board”) has determined that it is advisable, necessary and in the best interests of the Village to pay the costs of improving the System, including undertaking the Village’s water meter transmission unit replacement program (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the estimated costs of the Project, including legal, financial, bond discount, printing and publication costs, and other expenses, does not exceed $2,500,000 and there are insufficient funds on hand and lawfully available to pay such costs; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and for the best interests of the Village that the Project be undertaken and, in order to finance the cost of the Project it will be necessary for the Village to issue up to $2,500,000 of bonds payable from the revenues derived from the operation of the System as authorized to be issued at this time pursuant to Division 139 of Article 11 of the Code (the “Revenue Bonds”) or, in lieu thereof, up to $2,500,000 alternate bonds (the “Alternate Bonds”), being general obligation bonds payable from the net revenues of the System (the “Pledged Revenues”), as authorized to be issued at this time pursuant to the Local Government Debt Reform Act, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, if the Pledged Revenues are insufficient to pay the Alternate Bonds, ad valorem property taxes upon all taxable property in the Village without limitation as to rate or amount are authorized to be extended to pay the principal of and interest on the Alternate Bonds:

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Ordinance are full, true and correct and does incorporate them into this Ordinance by this reference. Section 2. Declaration of Intent. The Board hereby declares its intention to avail of the provisions of the Code and the Act and to issue the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of the Project. Section 3. Determination to Issue Bonds. It is necessary and in the best interests of the Village to undertake the Project for the public health, safety and welfare, in accordance with the estimate of costs as hereinabove described, and that for such purpose, there are hereby authorized to be issued and sold the Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000 or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Section 4. Publication. This Ordinance, together with a notice in the statutory form (the “Notice”), shall be published once within ten (10) days after passage hereof by the Board in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, and if no petition, signed by 1,370 electors (being equal to ten percent (10%) of the number of registered voters in the Village) asking that the question of the Project, as provided in this Ordinance, and the issuance of the Revenue Bonds therefor be submitted to the electors of the Village is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this Ordinance and the Notice, then the Revenue Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. If no petition, signed by 1,028 electors of the Village (being equal to the greater of (i) 7.5% of the registered voters in the Village or (ii) 200 of those registered voters or 15% of those registered voters, whichever is less) asking that the issuance of the Alternate Bonds be submitted to referendum is filed with the Village Clerk within thirty (30) days after the date of the publication of this Ordinance and the Notice, then the Alternate Bonds shall be authorized to be issued. It is expressly provided that in the event that there shall be filed with the Village Clerk in a timely manner a petition, asking that the issuance of the Revenue Bonds be submitted to referendum, the Alternate Bonds shall not be authorized to be issued until such time as the issuance of the Revenue Bonds shall have been submitted to the electors of the Village and a majority of the votes cast on such question shall have been in favor thereof. Section 5. Additional Ordinances. If no petition with respect to the issue of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds and meeting the requirements of applicable law is filed during the pe-

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tition periods hereinabove referred to, then the Board may adopt additional ordinances or proceedings supplementing or amending this Ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds and prescribing all the details of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds, so long as the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds as set forth in this Ordinance is not exceeded and there is no material change in the Project. Such additional ordinances or proceedings shall in all instances become effective in accordance with applicable law. This Ordinance, together with such additional ordinances or proceedings, shall constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds, under applicable law.

Section 6. Reimbursement. None of the proceeds of the Revenue Bonds or the Alternate Bonds issued in lieu thereof will be used to pay, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, for an expenditure that has been paid by the Village prior to the date hereof except architectural or engineering costs incurred prior to commencement of the Project or expenditures for which an intent to reimburse it as properly declared under Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18. This Ordinance is in itself a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulations Section 1.103-18 as to all costs of the Project paid within 60 days prior to the date hereof or on any date after the date hereof and prior to issuance of the Revenue Bonds or, in lieu thereof, the Alternate Bonds. Section 7. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 8. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. ADOPTED by the President and Board of Trustees on March 28, 2022. AYES: CONROY, KETCHMARK, HENDRICKS, COTE, LECLERE NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: KALUZNY

APPROVED on March 28, 2022 MICHAEL J.GARVEY President, Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois

PUBLISHED in the RiversideBrookfield Landmark on March 30, 2022. RECORDED in the Village Records on March 28, 2022. ATTEST:

BRIGID WEBER Village Clerk, Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Given under my hand in the Town of Oak Park, County of Cook, State of Illinois, this 25 th day of March, 2022. DaToya Burtin-Cox Oak Park Township Clerk

Request of Matthew Murdock-Barriball Case Number 20224001174.

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There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Matthew Flanigan Murdock-Barriball to the new name of: Matthew Flanigan Bariball

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET The Village of River Forest will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the 1st floor Community Room of the Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois concerning the Village of River Forest proposed budget for the fiscal period starting May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2023.

The court date will be held: On 05/17/2022 at 11:00am at 1500 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, Cook County in Courtroom # 0112 Published in RB Landmark March 23, 30, April 6, 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: Y22008892 on March 28, 2022 Under the Assumed Business Name of CFC SERVICES with the business located at: 424 MARENGO AVENUE APT. 1W, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: CELESTE ADRENA FRAZIER 424 MARENGO AVENUE APT. 1W FOREST PARK, IL 60130, USA Published in Wednesday Journal March 30, April 6, 13, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE OAK PARK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters, residents of the Town of Oak Park, County of Cook, and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town, will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2022,at the Oak Park Township Senior Services Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave., in the Town of Oak Park, at thehour of 6:30 p.m., for the transaction of the business of the Town; and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting, following this agenda: I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Procedures for Meeting IV. Supervisor’s Annual Financial Statements V. Election of Moderator VI. Township Year in Review: • COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD • ASSESSOR • SENIOR SERVICES • YOUTH SERVICES • GENERAL ASSISTANCE • PREVENTION SERVICES VII. Resolutions to Come Before the Electors: VIII. Public Comments IX. Adjournment All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interests of senior citizens are encouraged to attend. Oak Park Township does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or employment in its programs or activities. Those needing special accommodations are asked to provide 48 hours notice.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours or on the Village’s website at www.vrf.us. For more information, please contact Finance Director Rosemary McAdams at 708-366-8500. Published in Wednesday Journal March 30, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 for the following: Village of Oak Park 2022 Surface Hot Mix Asphalt Purchase Bid Number: 22-114 Bid documents may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700 during the above hours. Published in Wednesday Journal March 30, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed bids from qualified contractors at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 for the following: Village of Oak Park Spongy Moth Management Bid Number: 22-115 Bid documents may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700 during the above hours. Published in Wednesday Journal March 30, 2022

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.LATANYA WILSON A/K/A LATANYA PERKINS A/K/A LATANYA T. WILSON, 327 SOUTH WISCONSIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 19 CH 14237 327 WISCONSIN AVENUE, UNIT 3B OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 26, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 327 WISCONSIN AVENUE, UNIT 3B, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-315-023-1007 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $87,572.57. 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 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, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-092068. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-092068 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 14237 TJSC#: 42-496 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 # 19 CH 14237 I3190817

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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-04687IL_613739 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12736 TJSC#: 42-1079 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 # 18 CH 12736 I3191182

closure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West 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: P.I.N. 16-18-428-043-1032, 16-18-428043-1051and 16-18-428-043-1059. Commonly known as 6436 Roosevelt Road, Unit 415 and P-17 and P-25, Oak Park, IL 60304. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W19-0997 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3190604

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-06827IL Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 21 CH 01381 TJSC#: 42-447 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 # 21 CH 01381 I3189602

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.LARSENIA HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUTION, INC., PRAIRIE HOUSES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 12736 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14 DIVISION STREET, # 14, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-048-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse, attached one car garage. 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 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2006-5; MORTGAGE BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-5; Plaintiff, vs. KARRI L. SPILLANE; PRAIRIE PLACE AT 6436 ROOSEVELT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 14565 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE ASPEN G3 TRUST, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ERIC STARKS, JUSTIN STARKS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 21 CH 01381 464 LENOX STREET OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 20, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 464 LENOX STREET, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-222-0180000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, single family residence with no garage. 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 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

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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 walkin 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.

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

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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.

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 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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