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State of emergency no longer in effect

Council meeting addresses racism, COVID testing

By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Forest Park’s declared state of emergency is no longer in effect. The declaration was allowed to expire as its extension was not on the agenda for the June 8 village council meeting. With the end of the state of emergency, Mayor Rory Hoskins’ executive power to make decisions without village approval has ended as well.

Hoskins said, however, that with Illinois still at phase three of the Restore Illinois plan, the village is still subject to Governor J. B. Pritzker’s orders.

Commissioner speaks out against racism During her commissioner’s report, Jessica Voogd thanked the first responders and the public works department for stepping up to protect the village during the recent threats of looting. But she also took the opportunity to address the murder of George Floyd and to make a commitment to act against racism.

“Like many people in this country, I’m heartbroken and frustrated to see yet another black person murdered by police,” said Voogd. “It’s shameful to watch the growth of a horrifyingly long list of black and brown people who have died simply because they live in a country steeped in systemic racism. As Americans, neighbors and human beings, it’s our moral obligation to address racism, and I want to be completely clear when I say that what happened to George Floyd is inexcusable and wrong.”

But she added that actions speak louder than words.

See STATE OF EMERGENCY on page 5

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Rosabella (left) and Jeremiah Manzanares participated in the June 8 goodbye parade at Betsy Ross School for Leslie Compere and Bill Milnamow, retiring as principal after 20 years.

Mayor responds to George Floyd killing ‘I’m confident in our police department’

By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

In a video message on the village’s Facebook page, Mayor Rory Hoskins addressed the George Floyd killing and his “full confidence in the Forest Park police department.”

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“As the first black mayor of Forest Park and first black elected official of Forest Park, I have personally had a lot of experiences with racism,” said Hoskins in the video.

But on more than one occasion, he said, he’s had in-depth conversations with Police Chief Tom Aftanas, conversations that give him certainty that the town’s police officers are properly trained to do their jobs with integrity, but also to recognize and call out one

another for inappropriate actions.

Not long after the killing of George Floyd, he and Aftanas discussed their thoughts about and reactions to the video, which they had both watched.

“We talked about Forest Park’s training and our personal reactions to the video,” said Hoskins. “We shared a lot of our personal experiences. Tom [Aftanas] and I have enough of a candid relationship that I’m confident in our See MAYOR’S STATEMENT on page 8

Potential looting closes Walmart again

Hoskins, Pritzker join local leaders in demonstration

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District 91 providing summer lunches Community center and park district offer summer options for kids

By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

In a June 2 memo to parents and guardians, District 91 Superintendent Lou Cavallo addressed the end of the school year and what it would mean for students and staff.

Although the schools and district offices will be closed to walk-in visitors, anyone needing help can email or call to make an appointment. Masks will be required for in-person meetings or appointments. More information is available on the district website at fpsd91.org.

Cavallo asked all families to check email throughout the summer for updates on planning for school in the fall, since a decision has not yet been made on whether school will be held in-person, remotely, or be a combination of the two.

“It is premature to speculate on what school may look like in the fall,” wrote Cavallo. “Although we have begun initial planning based on what we know today, we are still awaiting guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education. I can tell you that none of the options we are looking at are perfect; all come with many challenges that need to be addressed.

Administrators and teachers will be working throughout the summer to explore ways to reopen schools safely.”

Lunches for students Beginning Tuesday, June 9 and extending throughout the summer break, free lunches and milk will

be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at Garfield and Forest Park Middle School from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. No lunches will be distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. However, each summer lunch box will contain three lunches apiece to ensure families have enough during the week and throughout the weekend.

Clubhouse at the community center As Illinois enters Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, day camps can run, with guidelines in place to ensure proper safety for children and staff.

Clubhouse will be held at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. The hours are 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Contact the community center at 708-7717737 for more information.

Summer camp at the park district The Park District of Forest Park is offering summer day camp for residents only.

The program runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. It begins June 15. Parents and guardians can sign children up for two-week sessions. Email daycampreg@ pdofp.org or call 708-366-7500.

SUMMER LUNCHES: District 91 will distribute lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer.

The school will provide three lunches per student at a time to ensure enough food for the week.

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Finding the positive during the pandemic

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hile the pandemic causes some local businesses to wither, others are thriving.

Empowering Gardens has been breaking sales records, as homebound residents turn to gardening as a hobby. Teen volunteers Meagan Murphy and her sister Laura have seen long lines waiting to enter the garden center.

Inspired by the garden center’s success, the sisters are starting a teen board to encourage more young people to volunteer.

Meagan and Laura were born and raised in Forest Park, where their mother, Carole, introduced them to gardening. “We don’t have super green thumbs,” Meagan admitted, “But we love to garden.” This love carried over to Empowering Gardens, where they started volunteering in 2018. Laura recalls they came into the shop to meet the director of operations, Ana Solares, and the idea “sprouted.”

“We help Ana with anything she needs,” Meagan said, “We like to set up flower displays to make them more presentable.”

Their current project is decorating a structure to display house plants. “Ana has a ton of ideas for beautifying a space for house plants,” Laura said, “We’ve been painting wooden shelves and decorating the outside.

It’s a blessing to have meaningful work.”

The pandemic has enabled the sisters to

devote more time to Empowering Gardens. “We started volunteering on weekends,” Meagan recalled. “Now we come every afternoon from 1 to 5,” Laura added, “There’s always something to do.” They not only help with the workload but give Solares and other staff members much-needed breaks.

They are very supportive of the garden center’s mission to employ workers with special needs. “Some with special needs don’t think they’re capable of doing this job,” Laura said, “but find out they can.” Meagan observed, “Customers are very respectful to the workers.” The workers, in turn, are very welcoming and serve customers with enthusiasm.

This spring, word-of-mouth spread about the garden center. The opening, though, was delayed due to coronavirus concerns.

So Director of Employment Richard Biggins helped distribute free house plants to Forest Parkers. Households received yellow flowers in pots, along with $5 coupons, to promote their Spring Open House on Saturday, April 18. Customers were grateful to see the garden center open.

As much as the sisters enjoy gardening, it’s not a typical activity for teens. “Gardening is not a focal point of a teen’s life,” Meagan admitted. “Some of my friends like to plant, but it’s not a subject of conversation.” The sisters plan to stir up conversa-

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In 1911, the Forest Park Cubs played their ball games “on the vacant property” of the time, which ran parallel to Harrison Street from Harlem Avenue to Circle Avenue, with the diamond situated on the corner of Marengo Avenue and Harrison Street.

The Cubs could cross bats with any club in the area, so said local press releases.

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tion about gardening with their classmates.

Meagan is a rising junior at Trinity High School while Laura is a soon-to-be sophomore.

“Empowering Gardens would be a good place for students to do their hours of service. It’s a great mission to support,” Laura suggested. “Gardening is a hobby that gets people outside and helps the environment.”

“We don’t want to just invite our close friends,” Meagan added, “We want to reach out to other schools. We plan to contact student councils at Proviso, Trinity and OPRF.” Laura is excited about forming a teen board and chairing monthly meetings.

The board would not only recruit volunteers but would plan fundraisers.

“It’s a huge goal to achieve for Empowering Gardens to purchase the property and build a greenhouse,” Meagan said. “First we have to clear our plans with Rich and Ana,” Laura added. The sisters plan to give a presentation and hope to have the board functioning by this fall. They will continue to volunteer when Empowering Gardens moves indoors at the end of October.

“The best thing to do is find the positive during the pandemic,” Laura declared, “like seeing that nature is thriving.”

■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

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Walmart closes again due to potential looting ‘Rumblings’ of possible unrest

By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave., closed early on Sunday, June 7 due to potential looting. Portillo’s and Dollar Tree across Roosevelt Road were shut as well. By 4 p.m. all three stores were closed.

Living Fresh, 7520 Roosevelt Rd., closed

shortly after and all entrances to the Forest Park Plaza and to Walmart were blocked

by police or public works vehicles.

Forest Park Village Administrator Tim Gillian said the village had heard “rumblings” of potential looting. Gillian said the village was notifying all business on Roosevelt Road in Forest Park of the situation.

Mayor Rory Hoskins told the Review that at a peaceful protest in a neighboring town, several participants were overheard discussing the Forest Park Walmart as a potential location for looting. Out of an abundance of caution Walmart made the decision to close.

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Three pieces of news to share.

Talk about a strong close The first ever fundraiser for the Chicago Independent Media Alliance came to a thunderous close on Friday. Our Growing Community Media is part of CIMA and we’re one of 43 independent newsrooms around the city that took part in this valiant effort.

With a $50,000 rush in the final days, more than 1,000 readers pushed the total raised for CIMA to $100,149. Add in the $60,000 already banked as matching funds from an array of Chicago foundations and that is $160,000 and a lot of love/respect that will be divvied up among these worthy newsrooms this week.

Thanks to the Growing Community Media partners who joined this effort to nourish independent community journalism in Chicago.

One million page views There has been a lot of news to cover in our seven neighborhoods this past month.

And our small hard-working newsroom has been hard at it from the West Side to Forest Park to Brookfield.

How do you measure impact? There are a lot of ways from talking to appreciative marchers along protest routes to that call from a local village president with a heads up on what might happen next.

For the data-driven here’s another measure: In the trailing 30 days the combined flags of Growing Community Media – Austin Weekly News, Wednesday Journal of Oak Park & River Forest, Forest Park Review and Riverside-Brookfield Landmark – posted just over 1 million page views. That’s more than double our average.

Thanks for your trust in our coverage.

Thanks to our reporters, our photographer, our freelancers for being on the street doing this work.

Google has affection for us It’s not a donation. It’s not a grant. Google is clear about that. But happily it is $7,000 in U.S. currency we can use toward our coverage of COVID-19 in our seven neighborhoods. Growing Community Media was chosen for a first wave of funding from among 12,000 applicants across the globe for Google’s Emergency Newsroom Fund.

We’re grateful. And whatever Google wants to call it is fine by us.

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Officials respond to restaurant safety concerns Complaints should be directed to biz owners or the village

Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released guidelines for outdoor service at bars and restaurants. The guidelines, which were communicated by the village and Forest Park Chamber of Commerce to all busiBy MARIA MAXHAM nesses that planned to open outdoor Editor service, include employees wearOver the weekend, residents in at least ing face masks over their nose and two Forest Park-related Facebook groups mouth when within 6 feet of others raised complaints about Madison Street and tables spaced at a minimum of 6 restaurants and bars failing to follow CO- feet from each other.

The full list of guidelines can be VID-19 guidelines for safety. Although no found at dceocovid19resources. SIX FEET: This graphic, from the DCEO’s guidelines specific businesses were mentioned, several on outdoor seating, is used to illustrate the followcom/assets/Restore-Illinois/busiresidents criticized some local establishnessguidelines3/restaurantbars. ing rule: “Outdoor area capacity shall be determents for not following state guidelines. pdf. mined by arranging seating to provide a minimum Servers failing to wear masks, or wearing On May 29, Forest Park allowed them inappropriately (pushed down under of six feet between tables or other designated their noses, for example), tables closer than restaurants and bars to open for customer service areas.”

6 feet apart, and groups of people smoking outdoor seating and service.

The Forest Park Chamber of Comoutside restaurants in close proximity to merce has been instrumental in the process through Phase 3. Our role throughout the one another were some of the concerns dishealth crisis has been to promote and supof opening outdoor dining in the village. cussed.

Laurie Kokenes, executive director, said port local businesses, as well as keep them A few restaurants — Old School, Scratch informed about the latest news and guideKitchen and Mexican Republic — were the following on June 8 in regard to work- lines. We’re excited to see businesses rementioned as examples of places at which ing with businesses to ensure guidelines opening and urge them to follow the state residents had observed guidelines being fol- are being followed: “The chamber contin- and local guidelines for everyone’s safety. ues to work with the business community lowed correctly. and collaborate with the village as we move Should customers feel uncomfortable or On May 24, Governor J.B. Pritzker and observe any issues, we encourage them to speak directly to the business owner or manager.”

In an interview on June 7, Mayor Rory Hoskins said he urges people concerned about safety to contact the village.

“I’m glad people are complaining,” said Hoskins. “I want the residents to help us police this.”

He said restaurant owners know the rules, which have been provided to them by both the chamber and the village. Additionally, he said, the rules are posted on the state website and easily accessible.

“Snap a photo. Give us evidence,” said Hoskins. “People with concerns should contact the village.”

Steve Glinke, director of public health and safety, agreed with Hoskins that issues with the implementation of outdoor dining From the DCEO’s guidelines on phase three opening of outdoor dining for restaurants should be directed to the village if people and bars. aren’t comfortable addressing it with the business directly.

“If I receive a complaint, I’ll meet one-onHoskins, who had previously spoken one with the manager,” said Glinke, who out about the George Floyd killing and can be reached at 708-615-6284. his faith in the Forest Park police departAt the June 8 village council meeting, ment, said that he envisions a town hall held via Zoom, Village Administrator Tim soon, at which residents would be made Gillian addressed the issue. from page 1 aware of the procedures by which the vil“There have been some complaints from lage’s police department are guided. a handful of residents about social-distanc“I also want to be clear that this isn’t a ing that may or may not be taking place at statement; I’m committing to a call to acrestaurants,” said Gillian. “Today, Director tion,” said Voogd. “A call to stand against Walmart to begin COVID-19 testing Glinke visited with many of those restauracism and be anti-racist.

Hoskins said that the Forest Park rants. I spoke to representatives from the “We have moved beyond the time for Walmart will begin COVID-19 testing later Chamber of Commerce. An email was sent statements and must make sure we are this week. It will be drive-up and by apto all businesses indicating that the vilworking with those who have been fightpointment only, on Monday, Wednesday lage really needs businesses to comply with ing against racism for so long. I may make and Friday. He said it’s anticipated that proper social-distancing, and we will start some missteps and I’m working to educate about 40 tests will be performed per day. doing spot checks to enforce it.” myself.”

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BIG WEEK Personal Career Consultations The Forest Park Public Library is hosting one-on-one virtual meetings with a career search professional, Diana Munoz from Goodwill, who will help you formulate a plan and determine the best course of action to secure the best possible position for you. Half hour sessions are available. Openings are listed on the library’s events page at fppl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.

Virtual Changemakers Club Middle grade students interested in talking about community projects are invited to a virtual meeting on Friday, June 19 from 4 to 5 p.m.

How can we help ourselves and others smile?

For instance, we can leave messages/drawings on sidewalks or make cards for postal workers.

Register at fppl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Forest Park Village Updates Don’t miss breaking news or alerts related to Forest Park.

• Sign up for email alerts at tinyurl.com/yao9hmvf.

• Visit the village’s Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/ Village-of-Forest-Park111395240532257/.

• Check out the town website at www.forestpark.net/.

Virtual dance and story times at the library Storytime Dance Break

Virtual Playgroup

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Just the shake, rattle, and roll break you need! Get the wiggles out and have fun at this weekly event that’s all about getting moving through songs, stretches, and active rhymes. We are keeping this short and sweet to keep down the screen time, but we will make every minute count!

Catch us on Facebook Live! Registration for our storytime live events is not mandatory, but always encouraged, so we can contact registrants in case there is a schedule change or cancelation.

Visit fppl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar for more information.

Thursday, June 18 from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.

Take this much-needed opportunity to reconnect and network with other parents for a virtual circle time and parent meetup. Each playgroup we will share a story and a song or rhyme, but we will keep the screen time brief.

Because our virtual meeting space is invitation only, we will need you to register with an e-mail to be able to attend. Don’t worry if you need to join the session late. We will do our best to admit latecomers as long as you are registered.

Register at fppl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar

Breakfast with Trailside Museum’s Fox Join the Trailside Museum on Wednesday, June 17 at 9 a.m. for a morning training and feeding session with the museum’s resident red fox. Learn about the fox and the natural history of foxes and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. More information is available here: facebook.com/events/242048010227715/

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Woman attempts to steal police car

A woman waved down a squad car and then attacked the officer in an attempt to gain access to the vehicle on June 1 at 9:15 p.m. The officer was driving on the 7500 block of Roosevelt Road and stopped upon seeing a woman waving her hand for help.

The woman spoke to the officer, saying she needed to get home but refused to say where she lived or exactly what kind of assistance she needed.

When the woman got close to the driver’s side window, the officer asked her to take a few steps back, which she did, but not immediately. She then stood in the middle of the street while cars drove by The officer got out to assist the woman, who grabbed the officer’s arms, dragging the officer away from the vehicle, “attempting to gain access to it.”

When the woman approached the vehicle, the officer restrained her, but the woman kept fighting, “making continuous effort to gain access to the vehicle.”

The officer pushed her away and deployed a taser cartridge, firing darts at the offender. They struck the woman’s upper back and, because she was wearing two jackets, were only partially effective.

Two more officers arrived at the scene, and it took several moments, with the woman struggling and resisting, for them to successfully handcuff her. She was transported

to the police department and charged with battery and resisting arrest.

Mattress in flames A mattress was found on fire in the rear of a property on the 7200 block of Roosevelt Road on June 2 at 11:36 p.m. No damage was caused to the building, and the fire department extinguished the fire.

Catalytic converter stolen A catalytic converter was cut from a car and stolen on the 100 block of Belvidere Avenue on June 3. The repair is estimated at $1,600.

Pot and edibles over legal limit confiscated Large amounts of cannabis, above the legal limit, as well as TCH-infused edibles were found in a car pulled over for speeding on the 7500 block of Brown Avenue on June 4 at 2:07 a.m. Officers observed smoke and the strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver, when asked, said there was no more marijuana in the car but verbally submitted to a search.

Under the driver’s seat, officers found an open bottle of Hennessy Very Special Cognac, and under the front passenger seat,

an open bottle of brandy was discovered. In the back seat, an Avenger’s-themed backpack contained mason jars, one full of a green, leafy substance, suspected to be marijuana. The other jars contained suspected cannabis residue.

A small heat-sealed plastic bag also contained suspected pot. Inside the backpack was a digital scale and a large number of small clear zip-lock bags.

In the trunk, officers located a large tinfoil pan that contained a breakfast cereal mixture, which gave off a strong odor of marijuana. When asked, the driver of the vehicle said the mixture was topped with cannabisinfused butter. He denied selling cannabis or related products.

The driver was issued citations for possession above the legal limits. He was given a verbal warning for speeding. Officers reported he “was polite and respectful during the traffic stop.”

Butter pecan ice cream stolen

pecan ice cream from Thornton’s, 601 Harlem Ave., on June 4 at 10:02 p.m. Before leaving on foot, he verbally harassed customers and demanded money from them. He then told the clerk, who recognized him from previous encounters, “I don’t give a f*ck. I’m taking this sh*t so you can call the police.”

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, June 1-9, 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.

Compiled by Maria Maxham

A man stole a container of Breyer’s butter

Village of Forest Park Vehicle Stickers went on sale in February, however the village offices have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enforcement has been suspended until July 6, 2020.

VILLAGE OFFICES ARE NOW OPEN

If you haven’t purchased your sticker yet, please consider this a friendly reminder.

To avoid late fees and local ordinance citations, please purchase and display your sticker by July 6, 2020.

For your convenience, vehicle stickers can be purchased in person at the Village Clerk’s Office, by mail, or online at www.forestpark.net Village office hours are currently Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Library expresses unity and compassion List of resources on racism and resistance compiled

By MARIA MAXHAM Editor

Last week, in response to the George Floyd murder and the response of protesters, the Forest Park Public Library released a statement.

“We, at the Forest Park Library are saddened, heartbroken, and impassioned by the events surrounding our local and global communities. As a community, we stand with our staff, neighbors, and community partners in unity and compassion.

“The Forest Park Public Library stands with Black people and all who demand the end of systemic racism. We believe in

the open exchange of ideas and freedom of speech. We do not condone behavior that threatens the safety of another or supports bigotry, sexism, or racism.”

The library staff compiled a list of books, films and resources “to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance.” The list can be found here fppl. org/2020/04/02/blacklivesmatterbooks/ and includes the following:

Books • My Hair is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera • The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas • Everything you need to know about protests and public assembly by Philip Wolny • Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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• Black Boy by Richard Wright • White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism by Robin DiAngelo

Movies • I Am Not Your Negro, directed by Raoul Peck • Peace Officer by Scott Christopherson and Brad Barber • Profiled: The Mothers of Murdered Black and Latino Youth directed by Kathleen Foster • P.S. I Can’t Breathe, directed by Rochelle White

‘Choose justice, kindness, understanding’

By MARIA MAXHAM

The library also said that they recognize this is a “uniquely emotional time for various reasons.” Anyone struggling is encouraged to reach out to the library’s social work intern, Raqueal Pullums at socialworkintern@fppl.org. Staff is also available by phone at 708-366-7171 or email at askus@fppl.org.

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Chamber talks social justice ‘Diversity is what makes Forest Park such a strong community’

By MARIA MAXHAM The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, which has been working hard to help businesses amid COVID-19 shutdowns, took time to address social justice.

“We must pause to recognize that at this moment life is anything but business as usual,” said a release from the chamber last week. “People across the nation are rallying for social justice and change and we hear you. We stand against racism, inequality and discrimination of any kind.”

The chamber thanked Mayor Rory Hoskins and village officials for the “very good working relationship” and for helping the business community since the COVID-19 emergency began. They also mentioned the more recent assistance the village provided during the looting.

“It was all hands-on deck as you and our first responders put their lives on the line to protect our community,” said the chamber in their statement.

To the business community, the chamber had this to say: “Your strength, passion, creativity and dedication continue to amaze us. We want you to know we’re here for you and will continue to work hard to support, promote and inform you in the days and weeks ahead.”

The chamber spoke, too, about the diversity of the village.

“Diversity is what makes Forest Park such a strong community -- a community that works together to support one another day to day and whenever there’s a need. Along the way we learn from each other and as we continue to open ourselves up and see things from many different perspectives.”

PAUL GOYETTE

Editor

MAYOR’S STATEMENT Ongoing dialogue from page 8 police department, their training, and their sensibilities as they relate to policing the action of their peers.”

Hoskins said he and Aftanas also spoke at length just prior to him taking office. The talk, he said, was “candid.”

“I want you to know, residents of Forest Park who are especially sensitive to George Floyd’s death, that we have an ongoing dialogue and I am very confident in the training of our first responders… I know about Forest Park’s reputation from past decades, but that reputation doesn’t reflect the current personnel working for our police department,” said Hoskins in the video.

On May 31, during the looting in nearby towns, Aftanas spoke to the Review and said he’d watched the George Floyd video. He said he wanted to see if in any way the treatment of George Floyd could be understood.

“Why would the officer do that?” asked Aftanas. “Is there any justification at all?” The answer, he said, is no.

“There is no justification for what happened, and there is no cop in Forest Park who thinks so,” said Aftanas.

In a June 2 letter to parents and guardians, District 91 Superintendent Lou Cavallo wrote about the George Floyd killing and D91’s stance on equality and justice.

“The recent events sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis reminded me, even while isolated from one another, we must think about the pain our African-American students, families and staff members must be feeling now during this terrible moment in our country’s history,” wrote Cavallo.

He expressed regret that it is currently impossible to gather the D91 community together to “have an open and honest discussion about racial inequality and the tragic results of prolonged systemic bias.”

“Please know that District 91 will never condone hatred and injustice and will always stand for equality and justice,” wrote Cavallo, who them quoted the opening lines of the D91 Equity Imperative: “Recognizing that systemic bias has plagued our educational system, we commit to nurturing dialogue around all issues of inequity...”

D91’s Equity Imperative was approved by the D91 board of education on January 10, 2019. It was a decision to drive the district to eventually eliminate its academic achievement gap through taking a hard look at inequity in the district and develop strategies to eliminate it.

One important aspect of the Equity Imperative is evaluating the impact of all proposed programs, curriculums, and instructional methods on marginalized groups. Another part of the plan is to “promote practices that attract and retain a qualified workforce, diverse in experiences, reflecting the demographic diversity of [the] students.”

The imperative also includes equity training for all staff, and in July 2019, the board voted to spend $47,520 on bias training for all staff members. In August 2019, all D91 staff members participated in a two-day equity training program through the National Equity Project (NEP) based out of Oakland California.

In his June 2 memo, Cavallo said, “We must all recognize that systemic bias and call it out. We must all commit to nurturing dialogue, even when it’s difficult. We must all address issues of inequity because, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’”

“I encourage everyone to choose justice, kindness, understanding, and empathy over hatred,” wrote Cavallo. “Our future depends on it.”

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Felony hate charges brought against RF resident in alleged racial battery in Jewel lot Alleged attacker is prominent local developer

getting my coffee and this man calls me a black bitch and tells me this is why everyone’s dying.”

Palley doesn’t immediately respond.

“Do you have anything to say for yourself now?” she asks. She repeats the question.

Then asks it a third time.

By MARIA MAXHAM At this point Palley stops and turns to face Editor the camera, hand on hip. He stares for a few moments, then suddenly seems to grab or River Forest resident and prominent local swipe at her phone. developer Rob Palley was charged with one “You touch me, I’m going to beat your count of a hate crime and one count of agass,” says the woman. There are struggling gravated battery by the Cook County State’s noises, but the camera doesn’t capture Attorney’s Office on June 4 after attacking what’s going on, though it appears there is a woman on June 3 in the Jewel parking lot a physical altercation occurring. on Lake Street.

“Don’t f-----g touch me,” yells the woman.

The village of River Forest released a Then, “Don’t f-----g put your hands on me!” statement June 4 saying that following an The phone seems to have fallen to the investigation by the River ground, capturing two people Forest Police Department and who appear to be grappling. prosecutors, the Cook County There are more sounds of Felony Review Unit recomstruggling, then the woman mended the charges. screams loudly and someone “Mr. Palley is alleged to in the background says, “Oh!” have committed a battery as though commenting on against a female, Africansomething that just happened.

American woman in the parkA man is heard in the backing lot of a Jewel Foods store ground saying, “Hey, hey, (7525 W. Lake St.) following a hey,” in what might be the verbal exchange that, accordsounds of bystanders breaking to the victim and witnessing up the apparent altercaes, was racially-motivated,” tion. reads the statement.

Multiple sources shown the “We have no tolerance for video by Wednesday Journal hate in River Forest,” said identified the man as Rob PalRiver Forest village president ley, a prominent River Forest Cathy Adduci. “We appreci- CAUGHT ON VIDEO: developer and head of Granite ate and support the thorough Realty. By 5:39 p.m. on June 3, Robert Palley in a still work of our River Forest Pothe company’s website had lice Department as well as from the video posted been taken down. The site the cooperation of the Cook on Twitter. Palley was was functional as recently as County State’s Attorney’s Of- charged with a felony Wednesday afternoon. fice to hold those who engage hate crime and aggraOn Twitter, the video was in criminal activity that is vated battery. posted with the following demotivated by hate fully acscription: “I was attacked at countable. And, we applaud Jewel Osco in Oak Park, IL the witnesses that helped the investigators [in a response the poster said it was actudetermine the facts in this case so that felo- ally the River Forest Jewel] while I was tryny charges could be brought against this in- ing to purchase Starbucks. This man called dividual. Finally, we’re pleased that officials me a black bitch and said I couldn’t speak from Jewel-Osco cooperated immediately English. Then he proceeds to say this is why by providing video footage, which helped us black people are dying.” move forward quickly on this case.”

Palley did not respond to Wednesday On June 3, a Twitter video was posted and Journal’s request for comments but said the began drawing attention. The video appears following to ABC7: “I wish I hadn’t acted the to show a white man attacking a black wom- way I did. I am sorry that my actions were an, who was filming him as he walked to his so painful for the young lady in line at that car outside Jewel.

Starbucks. She deserved better. I am sorry In the video, posted at 10:49 a.m. on June that this happened in such a painful week 3, the woman follows a man, later identified in such a painful year, in a world that has as Palley, wearing a white “Aruba” T-shirt caused far too much pain to African Ameriand blue mask. She says, “I’m in Starbucks cans for far too long.”

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Congratulations Graduates!

Forest Park Middle School | Class of 2020 May 27, 2020 would have been our annual graduation ceremony at Dominican University to honor our graduating 8th grade students from Forest Park Middle School. While it is not how we all hoped to celebrate their accomplishments, we want to wish each of these graduates our very best as they continue their education and their lives beyond District 91.

On behalf of Forest Park School District 91, Dr. Louis Cavallo, Superintendent of Schools

Obafemi Adebajo

Natalie G. Castro

Livia B. Coffman

Wade J. Gillespie

Milo O. Gittings

Miela S. Huner

Jayden D. JonesGuise

Marcus L. Lindsey

Joshua A. Lopez

Jaden D. Cousin

Michael V. Epps

SaRese M. Gilbert

Hajrudin Jadadic

Sabrina E. James

Lecia E. Johnson

Karen G. Luna-Pina

DaMarian L. Martin

Daniel Martinez

Forest Park Review, June 10, 2020

NaCari T. McFarland

Milan R. Merritt

Antonio Miranda-Andrade

Michael A. Reyna

Maya E. Rice

Jayson J. Richardson

Myla N. Roy

Amir C. Russell

Juan A. Saldivar

Preston A. Taylor

Raynuel J. Tupas

Kennedi A. Waters

Graduating Students who did not participate in the shoot: Malik H. Wells

Isaiah E. Ard

Angel C. Hernandez

Donavin J. Smith

Termaine C. Banks

Camari L. Ingram

Alexa Solis

Evan M. Caines

Kayla M. Lee

Joeshun D. Taylor

Joshua Chalichemala

Nicholas T. Levy

Keivon J. Walker

David L. Cusic

Ka’Maree S. Montgomery

Jesstasia M. Washington

Kendall T. Edwards

Christina A. Morgan

Kevin J. Winnicki

Liana A. Elshareif

Alecia L. Moss

Zharia A. Woodard

Fatlum L. Gashi

Harlem R. Roberts

Jakayla T. Whitlock

Have a great summer and stay in touch at: FPSD91.org

Emmanual J. Wren

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‘I’m tired of taking crumbs!’

In Maywood, black elected officials demand $1 billion investment for black communities

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Forest Park’s Mayor Rory Hoskins joined an array of elected officials from across the state in Maywood on Sunday to make a series of demands as Gov. J. B. Pritzker stood mere feet away. All of those gathered stood underneath the shadow of Maywood native son Fred Hampton, whose bronze bust was the focal point of the June 7 gathering in front of the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center, 300 Fred Hampton Way. “I’m tired of taking crumbs,” said state Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th), who lives in Maywood. “Governor, we need a slice!”

State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th), a Westchester resident who was born and raised in Maywood, said that slice includes “real police accountability” and for $1 billion to be invested “in every black community.”

Sunday’s gathering was organized by Welch, Lightford and First District Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, with a few dozen other black elected officials in attendance, including Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, who also lives in Maywood, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was also in attendance.

The Maywood gathering was one of at least four different gatherings of black elected officials in black communities across the Chicago area. The demonstrations come a few weeks after the death of George Floyd

Photos by SHANEL ROMAIN

UNITED: Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins (left) and Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough (center) during a June 7 gathering of elected officials in Maywood. on May 25. Floyd’s death at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers have prompted a national wave of peaceful protests and a separate wave of opportunistic looting and vandalism (largely unrelated to the organized protests).

“The Black Lives Matter movement is centering once again the thing that we know to be true,” said Maywood Mayor Edwenna Perkins, who stood alongside her African American counterparts, including: Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Bellwood Mayor Andre Harvey and Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins (all black and/or black woman firsts).

“Racism has destroyed or compromised the vitality of so many of our young people and the criminal justice system is just one of many mechanisms that have been used to undermine the black community,” Perkins said.

Lightford, the first African American female Senate Majority Leader in state history, was brought to tears talking about how her political career started as a 27-yearold Maywood trustee whose fight to rehab the Fred Hampton Pool got her labeled “the angry black woman, because I was fighting for what was right for my community,” she said. “And I have been that angry black woman for 21 years and I’m not going to stop!”

“TIRED OF TAKING CRUMBS”: Senator Kimberly Lightford speaks during a gathering of elected officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker (far right), in Maywood on June 7.

Lt. Gov. Stratton channeled the suffering of George Floyd while she outlined the centuriesold battle for equality among blacks.

“Every single system in this country has been built with racism at its core,” Stratton said, adding that blacks don’t want any more “knees on our neck” and “we deserve to breathe.”

Gov. Pritzker called for a 10-second moment of silence during his remarks.

“We’re here on Fred Hampton way because he was a hero to so many, but think about all of the unsung killed at the hands of murderous police officers,” he said. “I want to take a moment of silence for those whose names aren’t being spoken here today.”

Pritzker said that there is “no justice without police accountability,” criminal justice reform and “without reversing the disinvestment and instead making significant investments in our black communities.”

Johnson told those gathered “don’t end your protests, don’t end your rage,” before saying that Pritzker and Stratton has made a commitment to black elected officials from across the state to have listening sessions “so that we can develop policies that will transform lives.”

Raymond Smith, an 82-year-old Maywood man, was among at least 100 onlookers out during Sunday’s demonstration. Smith said that he’s been living in Maywood for more a half-century and is a former Black Panther who knew Hampton personally.

He said that he was cautiously optimistic about the promises made in the park, primarily because he’s noticed that many whites are beginning to take action.

“It looks like we’ve got some help, so we’ll see,” Smith said.

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These local restaurants are all OPEN during the current shelter-in-place order Check out their menus online, call them for delivery, carryout, curbside pick-up or limited outdoor seating.

Barclay’s American Grille

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Kettlestrings Tavern

800 S. Oak Park Ave Contemporary American Our Menu: Kettlestringstavern.com/eat For Curbside Pick-up, call 708-613-5044 Delivery is available through GrubHub Mon 3pm - 8pm; Tues - Thurs 3pm-8pm; Fri - Sat 11am–8pm; Sunday 10am-8pm

La Notte Ristorante Italiano 118 N Marion St, Oak Park Fine Authentic Italian Our Menu: LaNotte-op.com For Pick-up and Delivery, call 708-948-7576, or text 773-817-2858 or order online Delivery also available on UberEats and Doordash 2pm - 9pm daily Limited time offer -$100 Gift Certificates for just $80

Mexican Republic Kitchen

7404 Madison St., Forest Park Mexican Cuisine Our Menu: Mexicanrepublickitchen.com/s/order For Curbside Pick-up order online at our website or call 708-689-0850 Delivery available via Uber Eats, Grubhub or Doordash Tuesday- Saturday 3:00pm-9:00pm Sunday 3:00pm-8:00pm

Mickey’s Gyros & Ribs

525 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-3333 Facebook.com/mickeysgyros Casual counter-service restaurant offering American comfort food (burgers, gyros & fries, ribs, BBQ tips) and Greek specialties.

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Old World Pizza 7230 W North Ave, Elmwood Park Pizza, Burgers, Pasta Our Menu: Originaloldworldpizza.com For Pick-up, Curbside Pick-up, Delivery and Contact-less Delivery call 708-456-3000, or fax 708-456-4580 Mon 3:30pm – 9pm; Tues – Thurs 11am –9pm; Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm; Sun 11am – 9pm

One Lake Brewing

1 Lake St, Oak Park Contemporary Locally Sourced Food - Craft beer brewed on-site, plus wine & cocktail kits Our Menu: Onelakebrewing.com/eat Curbside pick-up & complementary contact-free delivery. To place an order please call 708-434-5232 (we only have one phone line so please call us back if busy). Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm

O’Sullivan’s Public House 7244 W. Madison Street, Forest Park Modern American/Pub Food Our Menu: Osullivanspublichouse.net Call 708-366-6667 to order Carry-Out and Local Delivery (No Delivery Fee) Daily Specials posted on Facebook @osullivanspublichouseFP Delivery also available on GrubHub O’Sullivan’s is open for Carry-Out and Delivery Friday-Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday-Thursday 3-9pm

Puree’s Pizza & Pasta 1023 Lake St, Oak Park Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, panini, wraps Our Menu: Pureespizzaandpasta.com/ For Curbside Pick-up, take-out and Delivery, call 708-386-4949 Available Daily 11am – 9pm

Q-BBQ 124 N. Marion St, Oak Park BBQ Our menu: Q-bbq.com For Pick-up and Delivery, call 708-628-3421 or order online. Open every day 11am - 8pm Delivery available with ChowNow and DoorDash NOW OFFERING FAMILY PACK SPECIALS! Go online or call for more info

Robinson’s #1 Ribs 848 Madison St, Oak Park Barbecue (vegetarian options available) Our Menu: Rib1.com For Carry-out and Delivery call 708-383-8452 Delivery is available through UberEats, DoorDash , Grubhub Tues – Sun 12pm – 8pm

Scratch Restaurants Scratch Kitchen & Lounge 733 Lake Street • 708-434-5643 District Kitchen & Tap 220 Harrison • 708-434-5289 American/burger/sandwich/salad/mac n cheese Our Menu: Scratchfp.com For Pick up/curbside (rear entrance), call 708-434-5643 Sun - Thurs 11am - 12am; Fri - Sat 11am - 1am

The Little Gem Café 189 N Marion St. Oak Park American Bistro Our Menu: Thelittlegemcafe.com/menu For Pick-up and Delivery, call 708-613-5491 Tues - Sun 3pm - 9pm (closed Mon) Delivery is also available from Doordash

Tre Sorelle Ristorante 1111 Lake St., Oak Park Homemade Pizza, Italian cuisine Our Menu: Tresorelleoakpark.com For Curbside Pick-up and Delivery call 708-445-9700 Delivery also available with Grubhub, Uber Eats Mon - Thu 11am - 9pm; Fri 11am - 10pm; Sat 3pm - 10pm; Sun 3pm - 9pm

Starship Restaurant 7618 Madison St., Forest Park Gourmet sub sandwiches, homemade soups, catering and individually wrapped items for safe distribution Our Menu: Starshiprestaurant.com For pick-up and delivery, call 708-771-3016 or order online Mon thru Sat. 8am - 9pm, Sunday 11am - 6pm

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An anti-racist Forest Park

Mary Jo Holzman, 85

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n Monday evening at the Forest Park Village Council meeting, Commissioner Jessica Voogd was plain-spoken about issues of race and violence in America following the murder by police of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Voogd pledged personally to focus on being anti-racist in her actions. It is a pledge the entire council needs to take in governing this village in what will be, thankfully, a new and more complex time.

Anti-racist is a pretty new term to most of us. It demands more of us as individuals and as entities than pretending we’re not racists, suggesting somehow we are blind to color. It assumes we live in a society that is racist, which is certainly true. It assumes that each of us, in degrees, has racism within us. Also true.

Ibram X. Kendi, one of the leading voices in the antiracism movement, writes, “To be anti-racist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness.”

This is the moment for Forest Park to determinedly make that radical choice to be anti-racist. It is a conscious choice that will lead to an imperfect, and if we’re doing it right, frequently uncomfortable process of discussion, decision, change.

We see racism at work in our schools, in housing, in economics, in news gathering. But in this moment, racism’s most blatant hold on us as a nation is in policing.

And that makes this a critical place to start for America and for Forest Park.

We reported this week the post-George Floyd thoughts of Mayor Rory Hoskins, this town’s first black mayor. He was candid in describing his life experience. But he was more sanguine than the Review in assessing the current state of the Forest Park Police Department. Even as he acknowledged the well-documented and painful history and perception of the department, Hoskins affirmed a belief that today’s department is far different.

Like the mayor, we admire Police Chief Tom Aftanas and his efforts to take the shutters off this department, his willingness to speak more openly, his more direct action to face shortcomings. But it is not enough. We think he knows that. And now all of Forest Park has to talk about what needs to be better in our local policing.

Hoskins, on Monday night, said he plans a town hall where the current policies of the department can be explained. Explaining the status quo would make a good first 10 minutes of a town hall. Spending the rest of the evening listening to residents, to critics would be time well spent.

We want to talk about use-of-force policies. We want action at opening up citizen complaints and disciplinary action against officers. We want changes — and it may take state action — that allows proactive recruitment and hiring of black and brown officers.

These are big ideas, necessary and radical changes.

There will never be a moment of greater opportunity to rethink and remake policing in America and in Forest Park.

There will never be a more important moment for our village to embrace anti-racism.

Mother of 10

Fred Beutler, 53 Com Ed engineer Frederick Gustave Beutler, 53, of Rockford, formerly of Forest Park, died on May 9, 2020. Born on April 9, 1967, he grew up in Forest Park and attended Betsy Ross and Forest Park Middle School and graduated from Proviso East High School in 1985. He went on to earn a degree in engineering from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana and worked as an engineer for Commonwealth Edison for 30 years. He will be missed by all his friends at church where he was a deacon and by all those who enjoyed his personality and sense of humor.

Fred Beutler was the son of Henry and the late Herlinde Beutler, the brother of Theo and Dorita Beutler, and the uncle of Noah, Eli and Issac.

Arrangements were handled by Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home in Forest Park.

Mary Jo Holzman, 85, died peacefully on May 29, 2020. Born on Jan. 6, 1935 in Chicago, she spent her entire life in the Chicagoland area. She always wanted a large family and gave the gift of life to 10 children.

She watched her gift grow with every new grandchild and great-grandchild.

Mary Jo was the mother of Jane (Mike) Martin, Joan Strukl, Geri (Mike) Vignola, Paul Holzman, Mark (Nancy) Holzman, John Holzman, Ruth (Brian) Wojkowski, Gene Holzman, Joel (Annette) Holzman and Alan (Sonja) Holzman; the grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 16. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary, and her three sisters Pauline, Roberta and Barbara.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on June 3 at St. Bernardine Catholic Church, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials in her memory may be sent to St. Bernardine Church, 7246 W. Harrison St., Forest Park, IL 60130.

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Tom Lewandowski, 57 Worked for Hostess Brands Thomas Lewandowski, 57, died on June 5, 2020. Born on Dec. 19, 1962 in Oak Park, Illinois, he was an exceptional athlete growing up and could play any sport, but baseball was his passion. A Chicago sports fanatic, he rarely missed out on an opportunity to watch a game. For over 25 years he worked for Hostess Brands, often winning sales and safety awards. He enjoyed chatting with people and could easily make friends anywhere he went. He loved birthdays, weddings, and holidays because he loved celebrating with his family. He was old school in that he never texted; he called. Funny and warm, he died far too soon and will be dearly missed by his family, friends and pets.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Penny, and is survived by his sister, Karyn, and her family.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, entombment at Mount Emblem Cemetery is private. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 25th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois for the purpose of considering a request for a variance regarding 3335 Oak Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PIN 15-34-217-015-0000).

Legal Description: Lot 24 in Block 18 in Brookfield Manor in the Northeast ¼ of Section 34, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

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Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Elyse Vukelich, Village Planner, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, evukelich@brookfieldil.gov or 708485-1445. The application may be viewed by contacting the Village Planner. Please reference PZC Case 20-07.

Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall.

By the Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois for the purpose of considering a text amendment to Chapter 62 of the Village Code of Ordinances to add curb cuts from a public street to new residential structures as a special use.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR TOWD POINT MASTER FUNDING TRUST 2018-PM16 Plaintiff, vs.

GRADY RIVERS AKA GRADY A. RIVERS, JR.; GLENDA L. RIVERS AKA GLENDA RIVERS; Defendants, 18 CH 11332 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 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. 15-11-317-010-0000.

Commonly known as 406 South 7th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of

possession.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-034750 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150870 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SELENE FINANCE LP Plaintiff, -v.LARSENIA HORTON, NEIL SMITH, ASSURANCE RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION, 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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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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 July 9, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, 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. 16-05-127-0480000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, three story townhouse with an 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 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. 267501 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12736 TJSC#: 39-8007 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 I3150458

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.

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. 268445 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 00561 TJSC#: 40-595 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 00561 I3151069

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005FF11 Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN HOLLOWAY Defendants 19 CH 00561 125 SOUTH LOMBARD AVENUE 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 23, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 125 SOUTH LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-302-0150000 The real estate is improved with a yellow vinyl siding, one story single family home with a detached two 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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal-opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

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Bright two bed two bath on 4th. fl. with balcony in gated community w 24 hr. security guard. Ceramic tile fl. in kit and dinette.

Complex offers outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and clubhouse.

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Enormous master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen. Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! ....................................................................................................$389,000

First floor apartment completely remodeled with 2 bedrooms and duplex 3rd. bedroom and half bath and family room in the basement.

Second floor is two bedrooms and one bath. Outside parking for 4 cars.

Projected rent for 1st floor between ...............................$1375 & $1450

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Welcome To Our House: Oak Park Regional Housing Center Who We Are And What We Do | “In Memory of George Floyd”

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ak Park Regional Housing Center (OPRHC) is a 501(c)3 and HUD approved nonprofit organization founded in 1972 with a mission to achieve meaningful and lasting integration and diversity in Oak Park and the surrounding region. As a fair Athena Williams, Executive Director housing organization, OPRHC OAK PARK REGIONAL has promoted the expansion HOUSING CENTER of fair housing choices and opportunities for all persons protected by the Fair Housing Act and other fair housing laws. We have a staff of 12 who do this work through financial, rental, and home buying counseling programs.

As the Executive Director of Oak Park Regional Housing Center, I would like everyone to know that while we are deeply saddened by the unjustified killing of George Floyd and countless others, we see that these events highlight the disparities of power and influence which permit systemic and ongoing injustice which flourishes in America. Blacks in America have experienced ongoing years of relentless oppression. You see it everywhere, from the media to our communities.

When I assumed the position as the first Black woman Executive Director of the Oak Park Homeownership Center in September 2019, I embraced this role as a selfimposed sense of energetic resolve, to accomplish many things, beginning with building on the legacy of the late Roberta Raymond, founder of the Center, to promote fair and open housing. As time moves on, I realize I must now, more than ever, continue in her foot steps to fight discrimination, promote community reinvestment, and through advocacy and example, introduce and launch open housing modeling- everywhere. Much of this takes

public policy that resulted in the fair and open housing in the Village of Oak Park, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation. In addition, I realize we must also build on the what I started three years earlier as the Program Director for Austin Rising, an affiliate initiative of the Center that operates out of our affiliate on Lake Street in Chicago’s Austin community.

One neighbor (Village of Oak Park) is only as strong as the other neighbor (Chicago’s Austin community or Proviso’s Maywood community).

Austin Rising was launched to attract investment to the Austin community to do several things. We wanted to make sure there was assistance for landlord’s to improve their multi-unit buildings, to help homeowners correct code violations, and participate in property management programs that would strengthen the ability of many of these property owners.

Rob Breymaier, the former OPRHC Executive Director and I worked vehemently to create an initiative that would not only offer safe, decent

1041 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302 • 708-848-7150 5934 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60644 • 773-887-5187 Hours vary by location and season, please call ahead before you plan your visit!

The Oak Park Regional Housing Center is a 501c3 nonprofit, HUD approved agency. OPRHC is the home of: the Live in Oak Park Program, providing rental matching to affirmatively further fair housing; and the West Cook Homeownership Program, providing homebuyer education, all areas of housing counseling, and a financial education initiative to help people enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships The opinions and views presented in this section are not the opinions or views of any of our sponsors or funders.

and affordable housing options in the Austin, but also enable individuals of “color” to look, purchase and live in any community, including the Village of Oak Park.

What is right for the Village of Oak Park, should be right for all communities. Investment, families, economic opportunity, and social change. What does this mean? It means that the fight against discrimination is a “shared fight”. You see, one neighbor (Village of Oak Park) is only as strong as the other neighbor (Chicago’s Austin community or Proviso’s Maywood community). We are connected. Contact me, let’s get connected!

708-848-7150, awilliams@oprhc.org.