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Amita Health wants Forest Park to be part of its Social Workers in Libraries program

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mita Health is looking to add a permanent, full-time licensed clinical social worker to the Forest Park Public Library.

“Librarians’ skill sets are not necessarily trained to be able to identify someone in crisis, mental crisis, deescalate, and refer someone to resources,” said Cody McSellers-McCray, executive director of community health for Amita.

“It lets us get to these other social issues that may be problematic for the community, because the community is like, ‘Why are the homeless people here?’ Educating people that this is a public space and [that] shelters close at a certain time.”

Over the summer, the library acted as a host site for two students earning their master’s at Loyola University School of Social Work, a partnership it pursued in response to the rise in people without homes using the library as a place to wash up, hang See LIBRARY on page 10

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Tentative deal on D91 teacher contract Agreement reached right before board meeting on Aug. 8

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Forest Park District 91 and the Forest Park Teachers Association (FPTA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract af after more than six months of negotiations that, toward the end, required the services of a federal mediator.

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An idea whose time has come

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’m reading a book titled The Second Mountain, by New York Times columnist David Brooks. I’m intrigued by his concept of a “second mountain” in our lives. Brooks asserts that climbing our first mountain means completing our education, starting a career and becoming financially independent.

He was certainly successful in scaling his first mountain. As a journalist, he rose to the top of his profession. He married and started a family. But he stumbled into a valley. His professional achievements didn’t satisfy him. His 27-year marriage fell apart and he lost close friendships due to the course of his career path.

Many of us found ourselves stuck in valleys after the Great Recession. We were forced to climb our first mountain all over again.

We hustled to restore our finances. We had to re-invent ourselves and start new careers. It’s exhausting and felt like we were on an endless treadmill.

One-third of older Americans are planning to work the rest of their lives, at least part-time. Twenty percent of Americans over 65 are still in the workforce. Why? They fear they won’t have enough money to retire. They need health insurance. Those are valid concerns, but personally I’m sick of working.

My wife and I have had jobs since we were 15. That’s not unusual but enough is enough.

I got sick of detective work 20 years ago but couldn’t walk away from the money. Now I’ve made a decision. When my detective license expires next spring, I’m not renewing it. I’ve had a good run but after 56 years of E.F. Rice Co., it’s time to call it a day.

I don’t fear the financial consequences, but I am worried that my days could become empty.

That’s why I’m encouraged by the concept of climbing a “second mountain.” It won’t be so much about seeking personal pleasure but promoting collective happiness. The second mountain is about giving to others and to the community at large.

There are already plenty of people climbing their second mountain in Forest Park. They’re helping others, either behind the scenes, or through organizations. Some of them may be older adults, but there’s no age requirement for starting the climb. I meet young people who already have these priorities. As Brooks pointed out, some people climb their second mountain first.

I believe our village is climbing a second mountain. Our new leaders have a fresh vision for Forest Park. The old models are no longer working.

We started out as a gritty railroad town. Then we became a sleepy suburb of shot-and-a-beer saloons. Next, we revitalized our strip of bars and restaurants, to compete commercially with other towns. But we can no longer be the “watering hole of the western suburbs.”

We reached a fork in the road with video gambling. I believe we took the right path by banning it. Gaming didn’t personally bother

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Chairman Emeritus Robert K. Downs Publisher Dan Haley Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Business Manager Joyce Minich me. It just didn’t fit with our vision for a new Forest Park. We can attract newcomers by focusing on making Forest Park more familyfriendly. We can’t go back to the old ways of appealing to drinkers and gamblers.

While finding ways to help Forest Park on this climb, I also intend a personal climb. I’m going to find ways to volunteer, join community-minded organizations, and promote local causes.

I do have one tangible idea: paint that rusty railroad overpass on Desplaines. I casually mentioned this to Mayor Hoskins and he immediately asked, ‘What color?’ I’m thinking forest green, maybe with the village logo, or a welcome sign. We’re no longer a gritty railroad town, so we need to stop looking like one.

■ 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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Village TIF revenue increases year over year

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Forest Park’s tax-increment financing (TIF) districts generated $2.2 million in revenue in 2018, up from $1.84 million a year earlier, according to the annual report on Chicago area TIFs produced by Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough’s office.

“As a taxpayer and property owner, as well as an elected official who has to answer to the people of Cook County, I want to know where my tax dollars are going, if I live in a TIF District, and how this affects the distribution of tax revenue,” Yarbrough said in a statement. “I am committed to ensuring that all Cook County’s taxpayers, be they Chicago or suburban property owners, have the infor-

mation and tools available to see where TIFs are and how much revenue they generate.”

Following creation of a TIF district, the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of the property is frozen for taxing bodies whose boundaries include the district. Any property tax revenue generated by the increased EAV goes into the TIF fund to be spent on improvements in the district, generally infrastructure.

TIF revenue accounts for approximately 4 percent of property tax billed in the suburbs and, on average, there are three TIFs per municipality, according to the clerk’s report.

There are currently three TIFs in Forest Park: at Brown Street Station and Harlem Avenue; down the Roosevelt Road Corridor; and at Roosevelt Road and Hannah Avenue.

In 2018, the Roosevelt Road and Hannah

Avenue was the most lucrative—the TIF holds $12.6 million in funds, and generated $1.05 million in 2018, up 22 percent from the year before.

The Roosevelt Road TIF experienced the most growth year over year, increasing its revenue 46 percent to $1.2 million.

The Brown Street Station and Harlem Avenue was the only TIF with declining revenue year over year, with funds generated declining 2 percent year over year to $545,111.

Total TIF revenue for Cook County reached $1.2 billion in 2018, up 17.4 percent from $1 billion in 2017. In the suburbs, TIF revenue decreased 1.6 percent year over year to $338,675,818. The clerk attributed the decline to slight EAV decreases in the suburbs this year.

North-end sewer project bid approved ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Construction crews are expected to start work on a major infrastructure project on the north end of the Forest Park by the end of the month, following action by the village council Aug. 12.

That evening, officials voted 4-0 to award a contract for the $2.1 million multifaceted Brown Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Improvements Project to Swallow Construction Co. of Downers Grove.

Bidding for the project is the first since the Forest Park Village Council approved a responsible bidder ordinance, July 8.

Swallow Construction’s bid of $2,310,157.05 was the lower of two bids and lower than the estimated cost of $2,346,179.50. The other bid was $2,329,563,59 by M&J Asphalt of Cicero.

Village Administrator Tim Gillian said the village has not used Swallow Construction before but noted that officials checked the firm’s references and they are “all good.”

The number of bidders was lower than the number of firms that have submitted bids for infrastructure projects in previous years. In March, seven firms submitted bids for water main replacement and street resurfacing and six firms submitted bids for a green alley project.

Mayor Rory Hoskins attributed the lower number to the responsible bidder ordinance.

“All bidders were aware of the requirements of the ordinance,” he said. “I suspect we separated the contenders from the pretenders.”

Under the new ordinance, a responsible bidder is defined as a person or entity “who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements, with the perseverance, experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities, equipment and credit to assume good faith performance” and lists 10 “specific applicable criteria.”

Those criteria address compliance with laws prerequisite to doing business in Illi-

nois, the federal Equal Opportunity Employer Provision, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act. Other criteria include having a valid federal tax identification number or Social Security number; certificates of insurance; a written sexual harassment policy that complies with the Illinois Human Rights Act; and relevant experience and adequate references.

In addition, criteria include evidence of participation in apprentice and training programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and Training and a “good-faith effort” toward providing equal employment opportunities that are consistent with the racial, ethnic and gender demographics of the labor force.

The project includes televising and cleaning the sewers and developing and implementing a sewer repair/lining program from information gleaned from the televising; replacing a 6-inch water main on Circle Avenue from Harlem Avenue to Franklin Street with an 8-inch water main; a sewer separation project that would redirect storm water from the existing combined sewer; sidewalk repairs and pavement patching; and resurfacing the entire area.

Security measures around the north water tower at 7421 Franklin and a gateway sign on Harlem also were being considered but will be addressed on future projects.

The storm sewer separation component of the project, the cost of which will be covered by the TIF fund, will help mitigate flooding, which is a goal of village officials. The TIF fund has $4.6 million available.

The Brown Street TIF District was created in 2000 and will expire in 2023. The district includes primarily the area between Central Avenue, the village’s northern border, and Franklin and between Harlem and Lathrop Avenue.

Bid specifications were approved at the July 8 village council meeting and bids were opened July 25.

Areas that will be affected are the 7500 block of Brown; 000 block of Marengo Avenue; 000-100 blocks of Elgin Avenue; 7200-7400 blocks of Franklin; and 7200-7300 blocks of Circle.

While the Brown Street TIF Project is about to start, village officials announced another major infrastructure project planned for this year, a $2.7 sewer separation project on the south end of the village, will not likely start until 2020.

Gillian verified that the village has received a $1 million grant from the Phase II Stormwater Management program of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) that will cover a major portion of the project costs. The remaining costs will be covered by Roosevelt/Hannah TIF funds.

Gillian said village officials cannot move forward with the project until they obtain an easement from the U.S. Postal Service for property along Roosevelt Road.

However, Hoskins expressed optimism the project will “move forward” this year.

The project types under Phase II include the installation of “green” and “gray” infrastructure, localized detention, upsizing critical storm sewers and culverts, pump stations and establishing drainage ways. An MWRD spokesman said preference was given to “shovel ready” projects or projects which have a completed or nearly completed design.

The project, which village officials said previously would help mitigate some of the flooding problems, would entail separating the combined sewer on Circle from Roosevelt Road to 16th Street and eventually redirect the storm water into the Des Plaines River after connecting with an existing storm water sewer at 15th Street and Hannah Avenue.

Officials also said previously that the project would benefit not only properties on Circle but also other properties in that area because there will be less of a burden on the combination sewer.

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Wellness store opens on Madison Street CBD Body High offers massages, yoga, CBD products and more

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

A new health and wellness store has opened on Madison Street.

CBD Body High — its name is an acronym standing for “Care by Design,” as well as cannabidiol (CBD) — opened on June 1 at 7451 W. Madison St. The store offers spotand full-massages, yoga and dance classes, physical training, as well as a variety of products infused with CBD. “Body high is when you think of a runner’s high; it’s just that feeling you get after running. As a massage therapist, that’s what I want to give to my clients — having that body high,” said Kim Miller, co-owner.

Miller, of Forest Park, said she always knew she wanted to be a massage therapist.

Growing up, she said her mom would let her stay up past her bedtime and watch TV if she massaged her shoulders and rubbed her back. She felt good when she was able to help her mom feel better.

“I just enjoyed that immediate gratification of somebody getting some relief and just being happy,” Miller said. “I’m a touchy person, I’m a hugger.”

She realized she liked massages, however, in 2000, when she got her first massage at a resort. A dream of retiring on an island as someone’s massage therapist was born.

Miller ended up attending the Soma Institute, where she earned her license in clinical massage therapy. When she finished school, she knew she wanted to open a business where she could practice her trade, as well as promote hemp products. About six years ago, Miller was diagnosed with fibromyalgia — a neurological disorder that causes her pain receptors to constantly fire, “so you’re just always aware of pain” — and she said CBD products provided relief in a way that other pharmaceuticals never could.

“I basically want to just get the word out about help; that’s my ultimate goal,” she said.

She started looking for a place last summer and signed the lease with her co-owner Eric Richardson in April. In the back of CBD Body High are two rooms utilized for massage therapy and also available for independent massage therapists to lease.

“I wanted to do something, not just for me, but being able to help other massage thera-

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pists have a safe environment where they can bring their clients,” Miller said.

In addition to offering massages and classes, the store offers CBD coffee, edibles, oils and more. Richardson said the CBD indus-

try is growing by “leaps and bounds; people are finding benefits in the products.”

“We’re really going to make ourselves available to the community and be an active member of Forest Park,” he said.

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C R I M E

Cops: Man recklessly fired gun into ground

A 21-year-old Forest Park man faces felony weapons charges after he allegedly fired several rounds into the ground in the backyard of his apartment building in the 1100 block of Beloit Avenue on Aug. 10 about 6:20 p.m.

No one was hurt in the incident, which prompted people to call 911 to report shots fired in the neighborhood. When police arrived, they observed the alleged offender, Anthony Marquez, exiting the laundry room of the building.

He initially denied owning or firing a gun, saying he’d lit off fireworks. Police observed a spent shell casing at the scene and went inside the building to make sure no one had been shot inside.

Inside Marquez’s apartment, police reported finding a box of .40-caliber ammunition that matched the shell casing found outside. Police later reported finding a black and silver Smith & Wesson SD-40 handgun inside a washing machine in the laundry room, and witnesses reportedly identified Marquez as the person shooting something off in the backyard.

Marquez eventually admitted shooting the gun several times into the ground, according to police.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved charging Marquez with felony counts of reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. As of Aug. 13, Marquez was being held without bond at Cook County Jail awaiting a hearing that day at the Maybrook courthouse.

Cops can’t corner stolen car The driver of a stolen vehicle was able to elude police — in good part by smashing into two squad cars trying to block him in — during a pursuit on Aug. 6 that began in Forest

The driver was cited for the missing license plate, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Park and ended on the West Side of Chicago.

Police conducting a routine registration check of a black 2009 BMW 750 at Thorton’s gas station, 600 Harlem Ave., about 1:50 a.m., learned the vehicle was reported stolen out of Chicago.

An officer followed the BMW, without using lights or siren, onto eastbound I-290 and then onto the exit ramp at Central Avenue. Another police squad car arrived and pulled in front of the BMW, which was stopped at a red light with the squad car that had been following it immediately behind.

At that time both officers turned on their vehicles’ emergency lights. The driver of the BMW accelerated and struck the squad car in front of it before reversing and then striking the other squad car.

The BMW was able to get around the car in front, drive over the Central Avenue median and back onto eastbound I-290, eluding police, who terminated the pursuit at that point.

Forest Park police charged an 18-year-old Oak Park man with five misdemeanor weapons offenses after finding him in possession of handgun ammunition while looking for two armed robbery suspects inside a Berwyn residence on Aug. 5.

Police went to a residence in the 2100 block of Clarence Avenue about 10:50 a.m. where they believed they might be able to take two armed robbery suspects into custody. A vehicle belonging to someone who lives at the residence reportedly served as the getaway car after the robbery.

The two suspects weren’t there, but the Oak Park man was, and police took him into custody pertaining to the armed robbery case. During a pat-down for weapons, police discovered four .38-caliber rounds in his pants pocket.

He was charged with four counts of possession of firearm ammunition and possession of ammunition without a Firearm Owner’s ID.

Car passenger hit with gun charge

Garage burglary

A 23-year-old Chicago resident faces an unlawful use of a weapon charge after he was found to be in possession of a loaded Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun inside a car stopped for a routine matter on Aug. 10 at 3:10 a.m. in the 100 block of Harlem Avenue.

Police stopped the 2006 Infiniti M30 for having no front license plate. During the stop, police reported detecting the odor of cannabis and asked the 19-year-old driver if they could search the car. During the search, they found the handgun under the front passenger seat, where the 23-yearold was sitting. The man did not possess a concealed-carry card, according to police.

Police responded to an Elgin Avenue residence on the evening of Aug. 6 after a resident called to report that sometime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., someone had entered his unlocked garage and removed a Black and Decker electric lawnmower, valued at about $100.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Aug. 5-11, 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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Two restaurants recognized for plastic-free practices Officials particularly pleased with Small Batch BBQ

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According to Stephen Morales, Oak Park’s Environment and Energy Commission chair, the Plastic Free July Program went very well. The campaign received attention in the community and boosted awareness about the importance of eliminating single use plastics throughout the village of Oak Park and beyond.

“In general, we feel that the Plastic Free July program shows that the village wants to do more for our environment,” said Morales via email. “Going forward, we would like to expand on the success of Plastic Free July through other community and villagelevel activities.”

In the end, Oak Park and Forest Park combined had about a dozen restaurants officially participating in the program throughout July, but the League of Women Voters identified several more restaurants that were simply trying to be more plastic free.

“We were happy to see many local restaurants are eager to do as much as possible to go green in their restaurants,” said Beverly Graham, president of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River Forest. “We hope their considerable efforts will inspire others to follow suit.”

As part of the Plastic Free July campaign the League’s Environment Committee contacted local restaurants asking them about their use of disposable plastics. Over the course of July the committee continued their effort and expanded the “best of the best list” to include five new restaurants and three honorable mentions. The committee is working to create window decal to honor the restaurants listed.

The committee was particularly pleased with the environmentally friendly practices at Small Batch Barbecue in Forest Park.

The food-scene newcomer opened on Madison Street on July 6. The barbecue joint is designed to avoid food waste food waste by controlling quantities and also limits the use of single use plastics throughout their operation.

Graham also shared that Spilt Milk staff members were quick to praise their ecoconscious customers for bringing their own bags and containers to transport their bakery purchases.

“Little things like that make a big difference to our local restaurants,” says Graham, “and I feel like this effort is really taking off in our community.”

Plastic Free July’s Best Beverly Graham, president of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River For-

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Classic Friday Films

One Proviso Back to School Bash

Enjoy a free screening of “The Reivers,” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on August 16 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Enjoy free food, prizes, school supplies and more at the One Proviso Back to School Bash, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on August 16 at Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Housing Forward Trivia Night

Mini Library Book Sale

Housing Forward will host its ninth annual trivia night at 7 p.m. on August 22 at Healy’s Westside, 7321 Madison St. The nonprofit’s goal is to raise at least $20,000 to support programs and services designed to end homelessness. Visit housingforward.org/events/ trivia-night

Shop books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and more on August 18 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Grown Up Game Night Join fellow gamers for a night of Scrabble, Exploding Kittens, Flash Point and more, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on August 19 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Stoop Sessions The Forest Park Arts Alliance will hold a “Stoop Sessions” concert on the porch of 1529 Elgin Ave. on August 19. Daniel and Sarah Gasse, owners of the Gasse School of Music, will perform for a crowd. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to the concert.

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BIG WEEK Playgroup Chat with other parents and caregivers at a sensory playtime, from 10 to 11 a.m. on August 16 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Appropriate for children ages 5 and under.

Another sensory playgroup will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 20 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Mystery Discussion Group Join fellow mystery lovers for a discussion of author Avid Fulmer’s “Lost River,” from 2 to 4 p.m. on August 17 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Faux Pas Comedy Show Enjoy a night of laughs to benefit the Forest Park Arts Alliance’s new mural project at 8 p.m. on August 22 at Doc Ryan’s Bar and Grill, 7432 Madison St.

Don’t miss the chance to see your neighbor’s garages transformed into art galleries on August 24.

Employment Club Join a support group about how people with disabilities can pursue employment, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 19 at the Progress Center for Independent Living, 7521 Madison St.

Open FP Meeting Learn about Open FP—a community group that aims to use technology and data to improve the quality of life in Forest Park—from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on August 20 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Groov’n in The Grove

D91 Back to School Celebration Have fun and register for school at Forest Park District 91’s annual Back to School Celebration, from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 15 at Forest Park Middle School, 424 Desplaines Ave. Enjoy arts and crafts, food, free health care services, music and more. Don’t miss your chance to participate in an equity-focused community art project.

Garage Galleries

Personal Assistant Recruitment and Training The Progress Center for Independent Living is recruiting personal assistants and certified nursing assistants to assist people with disabilities, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 15 at the Progress Center for Independent Living, 7521 Madison St.

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a night of free tunes, from 7 to 10 p.m. on August 20 at The Grove, 7824 Madison St.

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D91 solves FPMS smell Forest Park District 91 schools have figured out what was causing the foul smell at Forest Park Middle School, according to Superintendent Louis Cavallo.

Cavallo said that he walked in to FPMS after summer cleaning this year and was shocked by the bad smell.

“When they stripped and waxed the floors this year, it was incredibly strong and the rugs were really bad, so we figured out it probably is the ammonia in the stripper that pulls up the wax,” Cavallo said. “It wasn’t dried completely before the wax was put down on it, and then the rug was on top of that. So they let that process go a little longer before they waxed, and they also threw away those old rugs, and the smell appears to be gone.”

Controversy erupted over the smell at the end of the last school year, when a D91 health service coordinator emailed every parent in the district, attributing the smell to a growing mold and air-quality crisis in the schools. In addition to using the district database to email every D91 parent a 41-page mold manifesto with pictures, the employee also called local and federal authorities to come and inspect the schools. He also bought two mold kits from Home Depot and tested the schools himself.

The school board voted unanimously to end his contract at a board of education meeting in June. At a school board meeting on August 8, the board approved hiring his replacement.

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LIBRARY

Full-time social worker from page 1 out or ask to be referred to social services.

The partnership represented the first time a Loyola social work student had ever interned at a library. Amita learned about Forest Park’s program and reached out in July about adding a permanent, full-time social worker to the site.

“They definitely helped the Forest Park library put systems in place, they definitely now have great systems, but it leaves a lot of gaps still,” McSellers-McCray said, since the social workers were students who only interned at the library part-time. She said the addition of an Amita social worker would allow the library to provide further resources to patrons, educate the community on social issues and expand its referral list of support services.

“Through this partnership, we provide a technology platform that provides access in finding vetted, reputable resources by zip code,” McSellers-McCray said, adding that the platform was a free mobile application.

Amita aims to fund the initiative through its Social Workers in Libraries program, which launched three years ago and has placed social workers in the Evanston Public Library and two Chicago Public Libraries. Initially, Amita provided the “start-up”

funding to place an Amita social worker in the libraries, and later applied and received grant funding to sponsor libraries’ social workers. McSellers-McCray said that Forest Park would likely follow a similar model, although Amita plans to submit a grant that could fund the social worker “soon.” The library would not pay for the social worker.

“We are in conversations with Forest Park library, regardless of whether we get the grant, we’re definitely planning on doing some work with them,” she said.

McSellers-McCray said Amita hasn’t identified an exact timeline yet for installing a social worker in Forest Park, but she estimated they wouldn’t add a person before next year, since the library’s renovation wouldn’t be over until early January. The library will be open during regular hours during the interior renovation, which begins in early September.

Pilar Shaker, director of the Forest Park Public Library, said that the social worker would be with Forest Park on a year-to-year basis.

“One of the things we learned during our time with the social work intern on staff is that it takes time for her to build trust with people, and get to a point at which they feel comfortable talking and working with her,” Shaker said, adding that having someone licensed on staff could go beyond simple referrals and check-ins.

“We view this as a real win-win,” she said, adding: “We would be able to continue having a social work intern so we would really be expanding our reach between the intern

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and the [licensed clinical social worker].”

In Evanston, Amita’s social worker has connected more than 650 people to tenants’ support, immigration services, health care and homeless resources, according to Amita.

In Chicago, the two social workers provided one-on-one mental and behavioral health counseling, as well as provided educational workshops on health and wellness for the community.

McSellers-McCray noted that there was a “large population” of people without homes in Forest Park, and that library staff have also been trained in using Narcan—an opioid reverser—after finding drugs and needles in the bathroom. She added that the latest community health needs assessment completed by Rush University Medical Center and Loyola identified that mental health support was the “number one” need in For-

est Park. She said the social worker would likely work with the library’s security guard to solve issues.

“There’s a big need for that because apparently a lot of the youth come from Maywood to Forest Park,” McSellers-McCray said. “A lot of it is people who just need a safe space.”

Last week, officials from Amita Health held two focus groups, one for community members and another for staff to identify what needs a social worker could fill in Forest Park.

Shaker said residents were interested in receiving assistance in filling out paperwork for Medicaid, SNAP and subsidized housing.

“There was also discussion of our community’s need for support and resources for single mothers and children in single parent households,” she added.

Amita already operates several resources in the area, which could make connecting individuals to care easy, McSellers-McCray said. The hospital system operates a youth home across the street from the library. It also operates a homeless drop-in center in Westchester, where those without homes can wash up, receive new clothes and get a fresh meal. Amita also has a behavioral health center in Melrose Park, and has already stationed a social worker who works with the Forest Park Police Department.

“Oftentimes it’s hard to draw people in for prevention work,” McSellers-McCray said. “We want to meet them where they’re at. They’re at the library, public places, get them in and build trust and develop a relationship over time.”

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D91 CONTRACT

tion members because of pay, we want to do the best to retain the high quality teachers that we have in Forest Park.”

Teachers also argued that they were paid less than their counterparts in nearby districts, and that they were paid less than colfrom page 1 leagues at other districts with similar eduthat component, which we normally don’t cations levels. More than 75 percent of D91 have to think twice about at D91.” teachers have a master’s degree, according Susan Bogdan, co-president of the teach- to the Illinois School Report Card. er’s association and a fifth-grade teacher “People might look at the contract and at Field-Stevenson, added that a strike was see the percentages and, while hopefully “always a possibility, but that was never our our members are happy, we have to kind of intent,” if the union was unable to reach a balance that with, on average, contract with the district. what do other districts around She said teachers’ first day us make, what is the national avback is Aug. 20, and that union erage, what is the state average, members will vote then on so it’s all in context,” White said. whether to approve the agree“It’s not a free for all; they’re not ment. If approved, the school just giving out money hand over board is planning to hold a spefist.” cial meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug.26 Between the end of this school at the District 91 administrayear and Aug. 8, Bogdan said tive offices, 424 Desplaines Ave., “several” teachers had resigned, where board members will vote including three from Forest Park NICOLE WHITE on the contract. That meeting Middle School (FPMS). She said Co-president of the Forest Park will be open to the public. positions for a middle school Teachers Association “The board and the FPTA multidisciplinary STEM teachreached a tentative agreement er and music teacher remain this afternoon on the new conunfilled. She didn’t believe any tract for the union,” school other buildings had openings for board President Kyra Tyler said at the board classroom teachers. of education’s meeting on August 8.

“Until they’re able to fill those positions “We’re really happy that this has hap- with quality candidates, the administrators pened, and we’re really looking forward to will try their best to make the most of the a great start of school, focusing on our stra- staff they have,” White said, adding that tegic plan and welcoming our kids and our FPMS’ “pretty wonderful schedule” could staff back.” allow for teachers currently working there Teachers declined to discuss salary in- to temporarily fill the open positions until creases and other benefits articulated in the they find full-time staff members. new contract, since none of it has yet been She said that the terms of the old teachers’ contract -- and uncertainty surroundapproved by the union or D91 board.

At the center of the contract debate was ing what would be in the next agreement -D91’s policy of keeping its education fund played some part in the teachers’ decision to stocked with at least 12 months of financial resign, although she didn’t believe it was the reserves -- a policy the board approved in “main reason why” teachers chose to leave August 2018 with no input from the teachers. the district.

“It’s hard to give everybody everything Teachers believed such a policy placed a limit on what they can be paid. The educa- they want, and we have to look at the group tion fund pays for day-to-day expenses like as a collective group and do what’s best,” White said. “It might not make everybody district employee salaries and benefits.

“I think financial issues are on the minds happy, everyone might not get their wish, of some of our teachers,” White said. but we also look to make sure that it’s equi“Knowing that we have lost some associa- table and fair.”

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Arts Alliance debuts music series on front porches First ‘Stoop Session’ is Aug. 19

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

The Gasse family will perform classical chamber music by Bach and Respighi on Monday, Aug. 19 beginning at 7 p.m., and they’ll do it on the front porch of the home at 1529 Elgin here in Forest Park.

Sarah on violin, Daniel on cello, 14-yearold son Ernesto playing the oboe, and 11-year-old son Antonio on the bassoon will debut the series of front porch concerts the Arts Alliance is calling their Stoop Sessions.

Here’s the concept: Imagine sitting in a lawn chair or on a blanket on the front lawn of a home in town with friends and neighbors on a pleasant summer evening while on the porch musicians like the Gasse family treat the crowd to a free concert.

The Stoop Series idea was generated at a community brainstorming session last year hosted by the Forest Park Arts Alliance (FPAA). “I really applaud the Arts Alliance,” said Gasse, who is the co-owner and director of the Gasse School of Music in Forest Park, “for bringing the arts to the people rather than bringing people to the arts.”

“Since we put the Stoop Sessions on our Facebook page,” said FPAA board member

Lin Baribak, “we’ve had people volunteer to be performers and others signing up to help out, so we’re pretty booked through the rest of the year. Our goal is to do two Stoop Sessions a month, but that has been hard because we want to schedule around events like Ribfest and Groovin’ in the Grove.”

Following the Gasse family concert, a jazz pianist named Elio Adriano will perform on the front porch of the home at 908 Thomas on Aug. 29. Stoop Session #3 will feature Fleurs de Chanson on Sept. 16 at 540 Ferdinand. Later in September or in early October a recorder and harmonica group will perform, and a jazz saxophonist is interested but dates have not been set for either.

You might call the Stoop Sessions series “retro-progressive.” FPAA board member Karen Rozmus explained the retro aspect noting, “My father used to say that society changed for the worse when people stopped sitting on their front porches, greeting people as they walked by and visiting with their neighbors. Stoop Sessions is partly about getting village residents out in a front yard, enjoying the weather and the arts, and being with their neighbors.”

The label “progressive” fits because the FPAA is using social media like Facebook to get the word out. Rick Wagner, another board member, added that the Arts Alliance is giving exposure to artists who have remained under the radar.

“There are so many talented people in Forest Park,” he said, “in music, the visual arts, the spoken word and even cooking. We are trying to encourage them and give them venues to showcase their art.”

The Arts Alliance has been trying to partner with the business community in town during the first two years of the group’s existence. Rozmus recalls meeting business owners in Forest Park after the completion of the Cover Our Rust project who said to her, “Why didn’t you tell me about it? I would have liked to support the project.”

Wagner envisions the creation of more murals like the one on the west wall of Healy’s.

“We on the board feel very strongly about incorporating visual arts on Madison Street and along Roosevelt Road,” she said. “We would love to have some of the bars showcasing people’s art and having people come in and do murals.”

Beribak believes that once the business community sees that art attracts customers, it will be easy for members of the FPAA to enlist members of the Chamber of Commerce to partner with them. “It is a win-win scenario,” she said. “Art will bring more customers who will spend more money in town.”

Gasse added that the collection of unique businesses on Madison St. attracts people from outside Forest Park to patronize the

town’s shops and restaurants, so the proliferation of art installations could make Forest Park a destination for the same reason.

“Where you go,” he explained, “depends on how you feel when you go there.”

The FPAA grew organically, Beribak explained, out of the Cover Our Rust Project in May of 2017. Not only was the painting on the Circle Bridge an exercise in community art, but it brought together a critical mass of residents enthusiastic about the arts who realized that many of their neighbors felt the same way they did about encouraging art and artists in the village and who then had the chance to ask each other how to follow up that good experience.

In addition to the Stoop Sessions, the FPAA has a long wish list of possible projects. Among them is the hiring of a professional to complete the Circle Bridge project, the principal barrier being a lack of funding.

The Faux Pas comedy show held at Doc Ryan’s on July 18 was a successful start to the fundraising needed, and a second Faux Pas will be held at the same bar just west of Constitution Court on Aug. 22. These shows are just one example of how the business community is able to support the arts in Forest Park.

To connect with the Arts Alliance go to the FPAA Facebook page.

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OPINION O U R

V I E W

Library’s social success

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orest Park’s public library has been reinventing itself along progressive lines for several years.

Now comes a collaboration that is so wise, so necessary, so well targeted that we offer up our great enthusiasm.

Perhaps as early as the new year, the library will be able to offer the full-time services of a licensed clinical social worker. Making this happen is Amita Health, a growing health care system featuring everything from a hospital network to alternative schools, to mental health systems.

Tucked somewhere in that continuum of care is a program called Social Workers in Libraries.

The concept is simple. As welcoming public spaces, libraries attract a wide range of patrons. Some of them are homeless. Some are teens with time on their hands. Some have other needs that can be met by making a personal connection. A full-time social worker can make those one-on-one connections and, more than that, knows how to link a person with the wide array of social services our village, county and state government, and social service agencies specialize in.

Our library understands the needs and experimented recently with accepting social work interns from Loyola University. While successful, that program had limits with only part-time service provided by a rotating roster of students. Amita will offer the experience and continuity only a full-time staffer can provide — although the internship project may continue.

We’re glad to hear from Amita’s Cody McSellers-McCray that a part of the social work project is to help all library patrons appreciate the challenges other library patrons face in daily life and to be supportive of their neighbors.

We’ve seen this approach work. A couple of years back, the Oak Park library system jettisoned its security staff and replaced them straight up with a trio of social workers. It has been a positive change. We expect the same in Forest Park.

A teachers contract

Don’t know the terms of the new contract just negotiated between District 91 public elementary schools and the Forest Park Teachers Association. Changes to pay rates and benefits will not be known until faculty and the school board accept the terms, hopefully, in mid- to late-August.

Meanwhile school will open as planned, which is good news for parents, students and all involved.

It took several months longer than usual and the intercession of a federal mediator to bring the parties to a deal. We’re not critical of adding more tension to a process that has, honestly, gone too smoothly in recent decades. The call on local property taxpayers also needs to be represented in contract negotiations and the endless talk, in teacher contract talks everywhere, about comparables with other school districts has long seemed to us too closed a circle.

We favor paying teachers well. We also favor respecting taxpayers footing the bill. We hope this new contract, when details are revealed, will accomplish both goals.

How to get through the grief and buy the car

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like long road trips. I like driving for a long time and seeing a lot of things on the way to somewhere interesting that I’ve either never been to before or went to, loved, and get to go again.

I dislike everything else about cars.

I dislike owning the car. When I am not actively using it for a road trip, it requires a room of its own and costs more in fees and maintenance than a dog. (I love dogs.) The car brings no joy snoozing out in its space in the sun. A dog doesn’t need to be expensively insured against other people’s carelessness. Every now and again I seem to have to do a bunch of paperwork and send some money somewhere so I can either prove I am taking good care of a car I don’t like or put a sticker on the car certifying that I gave the village money for the privilege of parking my car in a space I’m already paying rent to access.

I dislike fixing the car. When the Check Engine light goes on, or the car begins making an unhappy noise, I am basically obliged to pay whatever ransom is demanded to remedy the situation. Plus, all mechanics of my experience insist on explaining it to you: “You see right here? This is your problem. You need a new reflinter unit. This one is shot – see the scorch marks?

You got lucky; usually they only last 55,000 miles. The bad news is the part is expensive and takes seven hours of labor charges to install.

Can you drive the car while you try to save $1,400? I wouldn’t, but I guess it’s your call.

Do you keep the number of a tow truck and carry a fire extinguisher in the car? If you don’t, you should probably start if you’re going to insist on driving away. Also I need you to sign this death and disability waiver saying that you ignored my recommendation.”

The Check Engine light should be called the Extortion light.

I dislike renting cars. Rental car companies are based on the economic notion that nickels and dimes really add up. While my car was in the shop for two days recently – you may have already guessed this miserable screed was not pulled from thin air – I had to rent a car, and after returning the car, I had to go back to the rental office twice AND spend an hour on the phone with the parent company trying to get a $15 “late return fee” removed, because I was not late. When it turned out I would need the car for three days rather than two, I called and asked the rental office if I needed to do anything to add another day, and they said – this is a quote – “No, just bring it back when you’re done.”

Turned out that they had charged me the “late return fee” by accident. They got confused because it was the same as the heretofore undisclosed $15 “re-booking fee” they charge if you keep it an extra day. No one mentioned that when I called and asked about adding another day. It doesn’t seem like much money, I guess, but 1) it surely adds up

for the rental people, and 2) sometimes being an adult feels like just getting your paycheck in cash and then walking around with the money pinned to your outerwear so merchants can snatch what they want of it off of you directly and with less effort for them.

The reason I am stuck with this garbage car – I say “garbage car” because it is. It is a Subaru, and every single major problem I have had with it, including a $6,000 new engine, has been described to me as “a known problem with Subarus.” The reason I am stuck with this garbage car is that the process of buying a car is the worst of all the options. When you walk into a dealership, you, a normal person, are attempting to go toe-to-toe with an industry that thinks about nothing else besides how to separate the most money from you while incurring the fewest costs for themselves. Imagine if, to buy a basketball and hoop to install in your driveway, you first had to play Steph Curry one-on-one. You’re going to get embarrassed and annihilated no matter what you think you know or how clever you think your plan is. (And Steph is reportedly a nice guy. Car dealerships are generally more like homicidal competitor Kobe Bryant, who would relish leaving you sobbing in the driveway.)

The only way to make the car-buying process even tolerable is to figure out how much money you are willing to pay, and then go and find a car that you like that fits that amount, and then never ever discuss how much you paid for your car or how you chose it with anyone.

(Except maybe the psychiatrist helping you work through your rage and grief, I mean.)

ALAN

BROUILETTE

“Imagine if, to buy a basketball and hoop to install in your driveway, you first had to play Steph Curry one-onone.

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RELIGION GUIDE Presbyterian

Check First.

First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

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ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 10:30 a.m.—Worship

All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)

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Word Network

10:30-11:00am

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

Summer

Worship Service Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Sundays at 10:00 am fairoakspres.org OAK PARK MEETING OF FRIENDS (Quakers) Meeting For Worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Park Art League 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Please call 708-445-8201 www.oakparkfriends.org

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

(708) 697-5000 LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service

Fair Oaks

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m.

Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

Preschool - 8th Grade Bill Koehne, Principal 366-6900, graceriverforest.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30am Christian Education Hour 8:30am Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org Methodist

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

324 N. Oak Park Avenue 708-383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org Sunday School for all Ages, 9am Sunday Worship, 10am Children’s Chapel during Worship Rev. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 107TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Thursday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

Third Unitarian Church 10AM Sunday Forum 11AM Service Rev. Colleen Vahey thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield, Chicago Committed to justice, not to a creed Upcoming Religious Holidays

Aug 12-15 Eid al Adha Islam 15 Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Christian Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Christian 23 Krishna Janmashtami Hindu 29 Beheading of St. John the Baptist Christian

To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342

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Sunshine! Plants! Oak Park. Some walking, light lifting. Communication skills a must. Computer and driving skills bonuses. Paid training. $1525/hr starting. Working cell phone a must. Contact: greatlittleparttimeOP@gmail.com (708) 613-5860

Network Operations Engineering Manager sought by Telnyx LLC in Chicago, IL. Trg cstmr iss dly & dstbt wrk amng NOC enggs. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com # 40803.

SAFE DRIVER, DAILY M-F, 2 Seeking a safe driver for M-F afternoon shift. Clean driving record, clean drug and criminal records a must. $16-22/hour, plus bonuses.

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Interviews by appointment only.

Seniors and students welcome.

River Forest D90 has an immediate opening for an Early Childhood Special Education teacher.

Qualifications: a) Must possess an Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Special Education and Early Childhood Endorsement. b) LBS1 Certification c) Successful teaching experience in special education preferred d) A Master’s Degree preferred Job Duties: The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will instruct 4-5 year-old students in a co-taught inclusive preschool classroom at the RF Community Center. This teacher will be collaborating with staff and related service providers and may support students with IEP in the kindergarten classrooms at Lincoln and/or Willard as needed. Candidate must have knowledge of the IEP process and be able to communicate with families.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should complete the online application available at district90.org. Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e., cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.

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You will be reporting on village government and schools, business and community. Reporting will be published on digital, print and social platforms.

We are looking for a person who loves community journalism, sees its power and its storytelling connections in an engaged community.

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Part Time Positions Available for 2018-19 school year After-School Recreation / Day Care Worker Youth Development Specialist on site at Oak Park public schools The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon – Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more.

Requirements include: –previous experience working with children –6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses Immediate openings available for the 2019-20 school year.

Contact MJ Joyce at mjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer

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TEACHER AND TEACHER AIDE MINI ME BUNCH seeks teacher and teacher aide to enhance and expand daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Teacher must have at least AAS in Early Childhood Education. Minimum 1 year experience preferred in each position. Must love children and be outgoing, patient, flexible. Contact 773-521-9499.

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD In this quiet residential neighborhood

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Apartments offered with an occupancy of two to four persons permitted. Properties feature modern kitchens, include appliances, and offer onsite maintenance and laundry facilities.

Austin Renaissance will accept requests for application packages by U.S. Mail postmarked no later than August 31, 2019. Send a written request for an application package that includes your name, mailing address. Daytime telephone number, Email address, and the number of persons in your household to: Town Center Realty Group LLC, PO Box 64, Huntley IL 60142-0064. You may also email a request to: mrpaul2u70@aol.com Application packages available by mail or email delivery only. No walk-ins or phone calls will be accepted.

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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

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SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK ROOSEVELT/OAK PARK AVE CORRIDOR 2 BR 4 ROOMS. Close to Blue Line. Onsite Laundry. Parking, Heat, Water included. $1175/month 708-383-9223

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays.

Lee 708.383.0729 drlmadden@ameritech.net

CHURCH SPACE CHURCH IN MAYWOOD HAS SPACE AVAILABLE First Congregational Church of Maywood. Corner of 5th and Erie.

Our current space share friends, Rose of Sharon Church, have found a new and permanent home. The Worship space they have used for the past 18 months, in the lower level of our church, will be available beginning mid July. Large, multi use space with kitchen use available.

Please send email inquiries to pastorelliot52@gmail.com.

GARAGE RENTAL FOREST PARK GARAGE FOR RENT Overhead door with remote control. $100/mo. Available now.

Call Claire 708-366-1081

CRAFTERS & VENDORS

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE 3600 BLK FOREST AVE SAT 8/17 9AM TO 3PM

Numerous families. Too many items to mention. Something for everyone!

Oak Park

YARD SALE 1037 S SCOVILLE AVE SAT 8/17 8AM TO 2PM

Large selection. Highlights include– high quality kitchenware and household goods, brand-name kids clothes, including Hanna, Boden and Peek, kids formal wear, toys/ games, matching crib and dresser combo, baby essentials (swing, bouncer, walker, strollers, car seats, changing table, etc.) and EUC women’s clothing.

Oak Park

HOUSE AND YARD SALE 847 N TAYLOR SAT 8/17 9AM TO 5PM SUN 8/18 10AM TO 4PM

Woven oriental rugs, stained glass window, furniture, clothing, electronics. Oriental standing screen, 4 panels. Dolls.

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 46 LAKE ST

(In the alley behind 46 Lake St)

SAT 8/17 7AM TO 3PM SUN 8/18 9AM TO 2PM

Key items include: window A/C, bookcase, bureau, books, cds Oak Park

CRAFTERS NEEDED Christ Episcopal Church Fall Bazaar Sat, Nov 9 • 9:00am-2:00pm 515 Franklin Av, River Forest $35 per table Light Lunch Provided Call Julie at 708-366-7730

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

GARAGE SALE HANDYMAN SPECIAL 4122 VERNON AVE FRI 8/16 & SAT 8/17 9AM TIL

CHURCH PEW 9FT, 8HP Ariens snow blower, Craftsman table saw, Hand tools and power tools, Motor oil and antifreeze, Household décor, Hardware items, Electrical supplies, Plumbing supplies.

FINAL MOVING SALE! 1164 S TAYLOR AVE SAT 8/17 9AM TO ??

No early birds please! All must go!

Misc tools, Craftsman router, misc household items, lawn tools, shelving, metal storage cabinet, speakers, misc furn., humidifiers, dehumidifiers! all must go!

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE IT’S THE GOOD STUFF 719 ONTARIO SAT 8/17 & SUN 8/18 8AM TO 2PM

Home goods, art & NEW art supplies, markers, colored pencils, table linens & textiles, clothes, lamps, new books, dorm items, some furniture, and more.

COME EARLY! GREAT Prices, too!

River Forest

EMPTY NESTER GARAGE SALE 30 PARK AVE SAT 8/17 & SUN 8/18 9AM TO 12PM

New and barely worn women’s and boy’s clothes. Unopened toys and knick-knacks old and new.

Priced to move!

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708-745-2986 LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE Beautiful, almost new, dark brown leather, 3 seater sofa for $1000.00 (originally $4500). Call 708-5240291 for evening appt. only.

OPRF CALCULATORS FOR SALE OPRF CALCULATORS FOR SALE: OPRF REQUIRES either TI-84 (B&W screen - $100) or TI-nspire cx (color - $127.50) for every student.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 10-19-Z: 825 Carpenter Avenue, Lawrence James Property Index Number 16-18-132-030-0000 The Applicant Lawrence James seeks a variation from Section 4.3 (Table 4-1: Residential Districts Dimensional Standards) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance, which establishes the dimensional standards for the R-3-35 residential zone district, to permit construction of an attached garage featuring an approximately 11 inch rear yard setback within the required 14.48 foot rear yard setback at the premises commonly known as 825 Carpenter Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.

Those property owners within 300 feet of the Subject Property and those interested parties wishing to cross-examine witnesses must complete and file an appearance with original signatures with the Village Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on the business day preceding the public hearing.

All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.

The Zoning Board of Appeals may continue the hearing to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 14th Day of August, 2019 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/14/2019

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LEGAL NOTICE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA EPSTEIN Attorney for Petitioner 722 W. Diversey Parkway Ste. 101B Chicago, IL 60614

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19001864 on July 25, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of ORGANIC GRAFFITI with the business located at: 901 LAKE ST. UNIT 429, OAK PARK, IL 60303. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TONISHA BUFORD 901 LAKE ST. UNIT 429 OAK PARK, IL 60303.

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Wilfredo Ruiz, Petitioner and Widilia Rivera, Respondent, Case No. 19 D 005950.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Widilia Rivera Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, Wilfredo Ruiz, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 4, 2019, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given of a proposed Substantial Amendment to the Village of Oak Park Program Year (PY) 2018 Action Plan. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) subrecipient Housing Forward proposes to move a total of $12,000 to their ESG Emergency Shelter activity (#S18-2) as follows: $8,000 will be taken from their ESG Rapid Rehousing activity (#S18-4) and $4,000 will be taken from their ESG Homeless Prevention activity (#S18-3) to bring the total of their ESG Emergency Shelter activity to $40,614.

Public comment can be given during business hours MondayFriday, effective August 15 to September 13, 2019. For more information, and to make comments on this proposed PY 2018 Action Plan Substantial Amendment in writing or by phone by September 13, 2019, contact Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 at 708-358-5416.

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19001869 on July 25, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of RESEARCH VARIETY with the business located at: 6129 N DRAKE, CHICAGO, IL 60659. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ROBERT ANGULO 6129 N DRAKE, CHICAGO, IL 60659.

Published in Wednesday Journal 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2019-2020 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Cook County, Illinois will conduct a public hearing meeting on its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2019/2020 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the District Administration Center Board Room, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.

Such proposed budget shall be 2019on file conveniently available for the public inspection from and after August 16, 2019, in the Business Office of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Board of Education intends to adopt the proposed /2020 budget following the public hearing. /s/ Keecia Broy President Board of Education Dated: August 12, 2019 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/14/2019

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.KATHLEEN A RYAN, TIMOTHY M RYAN JR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2018CH05973 7652 WILCOX ST FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2019, 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 7652 WILCOX ST, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-108-0030000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special 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.

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.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-05151 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018CH05973 TJSC#: 39-4692 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 # 2018CH05973 I3127639

DEVELOPMENT Defendants 19 CH 00669 158 N. HUMPHREY AVE. 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 June 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2019, 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 158 N. HUMPHREY AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-123-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $296,239.41.

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.

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 assess-

ments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).

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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 669680696.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 669680696 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 19 CH 00669 TJSC#: 39-3891 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.

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PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-321-0331022.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $156,863.52.

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 Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 4221719 Please refer to file number 280396440-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 280396440-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 24850 TJSC#: 39-3923 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.

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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, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 4221719. Please refer to file number 2120-14096.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FBC MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTO CAMPOS, DEANNA CAMPOS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.BETTYE J. BROWN, WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AGENCY, VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD Defendants 17 CH 12953 1231 S. 11TH AVE. MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 2019, 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 1231 S. 11TH AVE., MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-217-0040000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $305,453.71.

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

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HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney File No. 2120-14096 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 12953 TJSC#: 39-4776 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 # 17 CH 12953 I3128117

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 2019, 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 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-320-0401023 The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $100,175.93.

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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610,

Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number 111167.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 111167 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 03537 TJSC#: 39-3743 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.

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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, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-12020 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 15288 TJSC#: 39-3976 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 # 2018 CH 15288 I3128644

ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTN: CIVIL DIVISION, 929 OAK PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 19 CH 00151 929 S. OAK PARK AVE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 18, 2019, 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 929 S. OAK PARK AVE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-307-0341012 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $155,140.15.

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, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number 117043.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 117043 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 19 CH 00151 TJSC#: 39-3804 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 00151 I3128844

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PS FUNDING INC. C/O KF PS TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

POWER TEAM INC.; RANA MACK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 869 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 Tuesday, September 17, 2019 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. 16-17-123-022-0000.

Commonly known as 318 South Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family or apartment 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 Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 11351 Pearl Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136. (440) 5721512. ILF1811026 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3128305 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION QUICKEN LOANS INC Plaintiff, -v.JACK LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHN L. MEEKS (DECEASED), OAK PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, JACOB ISSAC MEEKS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN L. MEEKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 03537 914 N. AUSTIN BLVD Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE3, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM M. GREENLEAF, WILLIAM M. GREENLEAF, AS ADMINISTRATOR, DARIUS GREENLEAF, KENDRICK GREENLEAF, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FREDERICK GREENLEAF, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 15288 3417 ADAMS ST BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2019, 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 3417 ADAMS ST, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-16-111-0260000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.VIVIAN HENDERSON, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT C/O

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631 MARENGO

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. Elevator building w/inside heated garage. coin laundry on 1st.fl. In Des Plaines, close to shopping, schools and highway ........................................................................................ $149,900

Choose your home adventure with this move in ready American four square style home in the heart of Forest Park! The traditional layout will work for many living situations and provides an ideal space to raise a growing family, host an Airbnb or allow extended family to spend the night.Walk in and see the attention to detail for yourself featuring top quality finishes and unbeatable walkability to downtown Forest Park and Oak Park. Every single detail is done from the new Pella windows to the 4 enormous bedrooms, this place is move-in-ready! The spacious eat in kitchen has 42" cabinets, granite counter tops, beautiful ss appliances and ample counter space. Walk up the extra wide staircase to a perfectly designed suite of bedrooms. The master bedroom retreat has sound proof windows, a huge walk in closet and relaxing rain shower for a spa like experience.2nd floor laundry, a 1st floor bonus room and a waterproof basement provide all of the extra amenities needed to call 631 home. ....................................................................................................................................................$499,000

DER T N U RAC T N O C

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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Forest Park Review, August 14, 2019