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Lack of opposition may pave way to move forward

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

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Manny Rodriguez, executive director of the non-profit Revolution Workshop, stands for a photo outside the shop on Lake Street in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood.

Job program is ‘giving people dignity’

Revolution Workshop provides skills and hope

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

At first glance, Revolution Workshop (RW) in Chicago looks like a typical woodworking shop. People wearing hard hats and tool belts plane wood. A table

saw buzzes as it cuts boards. Recently built and well-constructed wooden sheds are on display and for sale. Desks in the office, created out of reclaimed wood, were made on the premises.

But RW, located at 3410 Lake Street in Chicago, is anything but typical. It’s a place where futures are built; where hope takes root in the lives of people affected by crime and trauma, including homeless men and women, previous

substance abusers, and individuals with criminal backgrounds; where people are given training, and a future, that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them.

Forest Parker Manny Rodriguez, RW’s executive director, makes it his goal to treat everyone with respect, regardless of their background, while still holding them accountable.

“I am open to the idea of allowing a recreational marijuana dispensary in our town,” said Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins at a town hall on Sept. 12. “If we carefully zone it, recreational marijuana could have a positive economic impact on Forest Park.”

The possibility of allowing recreational cannabis to be sold, and perhaps cultivated, in Forest Park was the topic of the meeting called by Hoskins, who said he wanted “to gauge public sentiment about the issue.” About two dozen residents showed up to learn what it would mean to Forest Park to allow marijuana sales, to ask questions, and to voice concerns.

Michael Cardozo, CEO of Karuna Ventures, a company interested in opening a recreational marijuana cultivation center and dispensary in Forest Park, took part in the meeting. He talked about how he hopes to partner with Forest Park if the village decides to zone for cannabis sales.

Village Administrator Tim Gillian and Commissioner Jessica Voogd were in attendance.

Commissioners Joe Byrnes, Ryan Nero and Daniel Novak did not attend.

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By their fruit you shall know them

he following is based on true His name was all over the heist, but he was events: tougher to crack than a coconut. We later Forest Park Private Detective caught him selling hot mangos on the black Sam Diamond relaxed on his front market. He’s doing a two-year stretch at porch after another grueling day. County.” Diamond said he would pay PeachHe had just finished his report es a visit. on a shopping cart collision at At County, guards brought Ed’s Way. There were no injuries Malloy into the break room in but the front wheel of one of the handcuffs. carts now wobbled. Diamond’s “Diamond, I’m still not talking phone rang. It was his friend, about that Oak Park caper.”

“I’m not here about that. What Walter Neff. do you hear on the Forest Park “Diamond, you gotta get here, streets — Marengo for example right away,” Neff began excited— any big shipments coming ly. “I’ve been robbed!” Diamond in?” Malloy’s face hardened. said he would be right over.

“This might help you talk,” “Thanks, Diamond — I hope you Diamond said, holding up a nechave a strong stomach.” tarine.

Diamond had seen crime Malloy licked his lips and scenes before but nothing prereached for the nectarine. Diapared him for the mayhem in mond pulled it back.

Neff ’s backyard. A perfectly“Diamond, I’ve got the shakes. We can’t innocent pear tree stood there. It had been carefully pruned to yield low-hanging fruit. get any fresh fruit in here. I just traded a Diamond was shocked to see there wasn’t carton of cigarettes for a bowl of Raisin a single pear on the tree. No pears on the Bran!” Diamond said he could have the nectarine — but only after he talked. ground either.

“OK Diamond, I hear there’s been a big “We were all set to pick them,” Neff said sadly. “My wife was going to make brandied score — don’t know what kind, but plenty of pears.” Being on a strict no-fruit, no-vegeta- Vitamin B is hitting the streets. Everyone’s ble diet, Diamond had never tasted a pear. “I going to get well.” Diamond handed him the think it’s the same guy that hit us last year,” nectarine, which Malloy frantically peeled it with his manacled hands.

Neff said.

Diamond’s next stop was the local hardHe pointed to the tall privacy fences that protected both sides of his yard. “I put these ware store. He asked Rich, the owner, if up right after it happened.” Neff had also there had been any suspicious ladder purnailed a “No Trespassing” sign halfway chases lately. “Come to think of it, I had a up the trunk with “Do not pick the pears” guy last week, there was something wrong scrawled in black. Gazing up at the tree, Diamond saw it had been a second-story job.

The thief knew his way around ladders.

A tall hedge protected the front of the yard. Diamond pointed to the 5-foot-wide gap in the hedge. “That’s probably where they got in,” Diamond said and asked if Neff had any enemies — or a disgruntled landscaper.

Remember Bishop’s Chili, a successful Chicago Neff said he questioned the mower guy, the restaurant opened by Mary “Ma” Bishop in the guy with the trimmer and the leaf blower 1920’s on 18th and Damon? guy, but they denied stealing the fruit.

Her son, George branched off and continued the “Oh, I almost forgot — the thief left this befamily business by opening a second location to the hind on one of the branches.” Neff showed west in Forest Park at the intersection of Roosevelt him a tiny plastic partridge. Diamond reand Elgin in the 1950’s. coiled — a hate crime against Christmas Joe Janouch, Vice President of Bishop’s was insongs! The Feds might be interested. terviewed in 1992 and said, “I think some of our The next day, Diamond sauntered into the success comes from the fact that we’ve kept this a office of Oak Park Detective Craig Crenfamily business and we’ve stuck to one recipe all shaw. He headed the Special Victims Fruit these years.”

Unit. Years of solving citrus crimes had Janouch was careful not to reveal the secret mixmade the grizzled detective bitter. He always ture that gave Bishop’s chili its spicy kick. wore a sour expression — like he’d just bitHe only shared that the secret recipe included ten a bad lemon. meat, beans, onions and spices. The chili does not Crenshaw said they hadn’t had any pear include tomato paste, flour or brown sugar. cases lately but were concerned about anThis favorite restaurant on the south end of town other fruit-crime wave. Reading from a reexpanded west again in 1970’s to Westmont. port, “In 2016, we had 250 peaches stripped In the early 1990s, Bishop’s Chili, after 36 years in from a backyard tree. In 2018, over a hundred Forest Park, was demolished to make way for Walpeaches were stolen from another backyard. greens, now at the corner of Roosevelt and Harlem, We’rewhich worried get hit again fillswe’ll the corner all thethis wayfall.” to Elgin.

Diamond asked what they’d done about the thefts. “We picked up Peaches Malloy.

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about him. He said he was a painter but his overalls were spotless. I showed him a 28foot extension ladder but he said he needed something shorter. He picked out a 12-foot wooden ladder — like they use in orchards.”

Rich pulled the bill-of-sale and Diamond copied down the man’s name and his Oak Park address.

Diamond parked in the alley behind the home of Rusty Regan and stole into his backyard. He spotted a half-eaten pear on the ground and carefully examined it. The bite marks showed that the person was missing their left canine. He slipped the pear into a plastic bag.

Diamond strolled around to the front and rang the bell. The man who answered was wearing overalls with no paint stains.

He was missing his left canine and holding a half-eaten banana. Diamond could tell at a glance the bite marks in the banana were identical to the ones in the pear. “What you want?” the man asked in a prickly manner.

Diamond flashed his badge. “I’m the village ladder inspector — got any around?”

The man admitted to having a 12-footer in his garage. When Diamond saw the ladder, he ran his hand over the surface, “It’s slippery — there’s pear juice all over it. I’m going to have to write you up.” Before the man could respond, Diamond held up the pear in the plastic bag.

“Bite marks, plus DNA,” Diamond announced triumphantly. Then he showed Regan a photo of the shocking crime scene.

“OK, Diamond,” He said, resigned. “But what’s the big deal about a bunch of pears?”

“Neff ’s wife was planning to can them.”

“What are they, Amish?”

“No, they’re Forest Parkers, a simple people of the soil. They eat fresh from their gardens. They don’t let fruit rot on the ground.

They turn them into preserves for winter.

They’re kind of like squirrels.”

“I can’t go back to the joint, Diamond,” Rusty pleaded. “They don’t even have apples!”

“I’m not turning you in, Rusty. You need help, not more fruitless years behind bars.

We have a group in town to help guys like you. They serve fruit rollups at every meeting to get guys off the hard stuff.” Diamond wrote down the address and warned Rusty to stay away from Neff ’s backyard.

Afterward, Neff asked Diamond what he owed. “Nothing — except for a jar of your wife’s brandied pears.” A week later, Diamond sat on his porch sipping from the jar.

The brandy was smooth, but no way was he going to eat the pears.

T I M E . . .

■ 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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Forest Park police responded to the 800 block of Hannah Avenue on Sept. 15 after a resident called to report that, during the overnight hours, someone gained entry to his pickup truck and ransacked the interior.

The victim told police he couldn’t remember if he had locked the truck, but police reported no signs of forced entry. However, it did not appear anything was taken from the vehicle.

That same morning police also responded to an apartment complex in the 300 block of Desplaines Avenue after a resident called to report that her vehicle had been broken into during the overnight hours.

The victim told police she likely left the vehicle, which was parked in the far northwest corner of the parking lot, unlocked and that the contents of the vehicle were strewn about the interior. The center console and glove box were both open.

Missing from the vehicle was a blackand-pink wallet with a flower pattern and a lanyard with her name attached. The wallet contained the victim’s driver’s license, two

gym membership cards, a Costco card and a PayPal debit card, which had zero balance.

Car repeatedly vandalized Police responded to the 1400 block of Marengo Avenue on Sept. 10 at 5:50 p.m. after a couple called to report that on approximately five occasions in the prior two weeks, their vehicle has been defaced.

The vandals appear to strike during the overnight hours, leaving food, feces and unknown liquids on the hood of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owners told police they would be willing to press charges if a suspect is caught.

Felony DUI Forest Park resident Orene Strong III, 39, faces felony drunken driving charges after police reported him passed out inside his 2011 Scion, which came to a stop after it struck a garage in the 1100 block of Ferdinand Avenue, on Sept. 10 about 3:45 a.m.

According to police, Strong’s car engine was running and the vehicle was in gear when they arrived on the scene. An officer was able to reach into the vehicle, turn it off and put it in park before waking up Strong, whose driver’s license reportedly has been suspended since 2006.

Police also reported recovering an open can of beer from the center console of Strong’s car. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved upgrading the DUI charge to a felony. Forest Park police also

cited him for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving on a suspended license, not wearing a seatbelt and illegal transportation of open alcohol.

Train car tagged A CTA supervisor called Forest Park police early on Sept. 13 to report that between 10 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, someone cut the barbed wire along the west side of the train yard and scrawled graffiti on a train car.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Sept. 9-15, 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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Parent claims D91 isn’t protecting her child Middle school fight may point to ongoing conflict

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Last week, the Forest Park Review reported on District 91’s handling of a fight between students that occurred off school property.

Superintendent Louis Cavallo was quoted as saying middle school principal Joseph Pisano worked hard to mediate the issue.

However, according to the mother of one of the children involved in the fight, despite Cavallo’s assertion that the issue was being resolved, he personally has “not done anything” to help. In fact, the mother, who asked that she not be named, said her son has been the victim of the same group of boys on three different occasions. Each time she reached out to the school, she was told by Cavallo that D91 couldn’t do anything since the attacks occurred off school property.

It was only when she posted a video of the fight to a Forest Parkoriented Facebook group that the school district finally took action.

Although she said Pisano has been as helpful as possible, she feels

that Cavallo has ignored all previous and current requests for assistance in this matter. According to the student’s mother, the mediation Cavallo says occurred on Friday, Sept. 6 boiled down to apologies, with parents of the alleged perpetrators insisting that their kids were sorry and their futures shouldn’t be thrown away over something so minor.

The mother said she doesn’t feel the event was minor or that the problem was resolved. Her son, she said, suffered a bruised rib and back injury. She has filed a report with the Forest Park Police Department and is seeking legal counsel in this matter. Oak Parker Anthony Clark, founder of the nonprofit social justice organization Suburban Unity Alliance and a Congressional candidate, has talked to the mother and may organize a Safe Passage program for students who don’t feel safe walking to or from school.

When contacted about this mother’s response, Cavallo said: “We cannot comment on questions regarding individual students. However, it is our practice to work proactively with students involved in conflicts of all kinds. But we cannot and do not issue consequences to students for behavioral incidents that occur outside of school hours and off of school grounds.”

Forest Park Chief of Police Tom Aftanas said detectives are investigating and attempting to identify all involved.

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Forest Park steakhouse celebrates 50 years

It’s true Elizabeth Taylor ince opening in 1969, the Golden Steer steakhouse drank Jack Daniel’s at the Goldat 7635 Roosevelt Road in en Steer back in the day. ChiForest Park, has capitalcago Blackhawks legend Stan ized on a distinctive deMikita and former Illinois Gov. sign, loyal customer base and unJim Thompson also dined in the wavering menu of baked French wood paneled dining room. onion soup, top-quality steaks garToday the white-tablecloth ennished with a single mushroom vironment remains exactly as it and a praiseworthy steerburger was in 1969, replete with mirror served up on dark rye bread. art, faux plants, and candles glowPreserving the history and ing on every table. The retro room tradition behind the Golden sets the stage perfectly to enjoy an Steer has allowed the establishice-cold dirty martini and an unment to grow into a retro instipretentious steak dinner. tution, popular with longtime During their anniversary celeFood Writer locals and young city hipsters bration the restaurant closed for alike. Last week the timeless resthe evening and opened the doors taurant celebrated their 50th anto their most regular customers niversary with a gathering of generations and loyal friends. Cocktails flowed and a bufof customers from Forest Park and beyond. fet of Golden Steer favorites was supplement“The scene may stay the same, but we have ed with celebratory donations including evolved with times,” said Tom Tzouras, Gold- house-made sausage from Carnivore in Oak en Steer manager and son of owner Charlie Park. A flashy ice sculpture and gift bags conTzouras. “Back in the day this place used to taining calendars and custom T-shirts put a be filled with wise guys and now we appeal to finishing touch on the festive evening. people looking for a little nostalgia.”

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Nancy Lundeen worked as the steakhouse’s bookkeeper for 30 years before retiring. Today her daughter, Tammy Herman, has been working at the Golden Steer for 23 years as waitress and bartender.

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Westlake workers to West Sub: ‘Be very concerned’ Lawsuit claims Pipeline Health violated federal law, created ‘sham’ entities for hospitals purchased in January

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The former employees of the nowshuttered Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the hospital’s owner Pipeline Health that could be felt in Oak Park.

In the lawsuit filed Sept. 11 in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois, the employees claim that Pipeline violated the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by not providing them with at least 60 days’ advance notice of termination and that Pipeline created a shell company “for the sole purpose of acquiring — and then immediately closing — Westlake Hospital” as part of a strategy developed to benefit Pipeline’s investors.

This most recent lawsuit is the latest in a string of legal actions that have been taken since Pipeline, which is based in California, purchased Westlake Hospital along with two other Chicago-area hospitals, Weiss Memorial in Chicago and West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, in January for

$70 million.

In order to finalize the purchase, Pipeline officials told the Illinois Hospital Facilities and Services Review Board, which regulates the sale and purchase of hospitals in the state, and local elected officials like Melrose Park Mayor Ron Serpico and state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-7th) that they would keep Westlake open for at least two years and maintain the hospital’s Charity Care, which allows uninsured and underinsured patients the ability to access affordable medical care.

Pipeline, however, had plans to close Westlake all along, the lawsuit states. And the company created two shell companies, Pipeline-Westlake and SRC Hospital Investments II LLC, in order to carry out its intentions while getting around state regulations. Pipeline closed Westlake in August.

Those shell companies, the lawsuit states, had no authority or independence and were controlled by Pipeline Health President Nicholas Orzano and Pipeline Health CEO Jim Edwards, who took turns as CEO of SRC, which is the same parent company used to purchase Weiss and West Suburban.

“Pipeline health is playing the exact same shell game with its two other Illinois hospitals,” the lawsuit claims.

“Pipeline Health’s flagrant manipulation of the system endangers not only the former patients and employees of Westlake Hospital, but also everyone in the Chicago and Oak Park communities, especially those that currently rely on Weiss and West

Suburban for health care and employment,” the lawsuit states. “Unlike non-profit hospitals, Weiss and West Suburban are owned by a for-profit investment firm that cares about one thing and one thing only: money.”

As with Westlake, the lawsuit claims, Pipeline structured the Weiss and West Suburban hospital entities as “disposable objects that can be thrown away — or forced into Chapter 7 liquidation — as soon as they are no longer profitable or profitable enough for Pipeline Health’s investors.”

Officials with Pipeline Health could not be reached for comment. In the past, they have denied many of the allegations that have been brought forth in a string of lawsuits and injunctions that have been filed by various entities, including the village of Melrose Park, since January.

Pipeline officials have repeatedly explained that they closed Westlake, because it was losing money and threatening the financial viability of Weiss and West Suburban.

“The competitive healthcare environment in Illinois along with a decrease in patient demand and the rapidly changing role of hospitals in healthcare delivery have resulted in an unsustainable financial strain on Westlake for many years,” Pipeline Health officials explained in a statement in February.

Dr. Eric Whitaker, one of Pipeline’s principals, said in February that pouring more money into Westlake “really would have endangered the other two hospitals we

had as part of the purchase.”

In March, the village of Melrose Park filed a lawsuit against Pipeline, accusing the company along with other investors in the deal of “committing fraud and civil conspiracy in connection with their purchase of Westlake Hospital.” In addition, a court upheld a preliminary injunction that prohibited Pipeline from closing Westlake Hospital.

In August, Pipeline-Westlake filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The case was eventually transferred to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where it is pending.

On Aug. 19, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee notified 549 Westlake Hospital employees that they were terminated, according to the lawsuit, which specifically names three employees — two nurses and a unit secretary — as plaintiffs suing on behalf of other workers.

The plaintiffs were “blindsided” by the announcement that the hospital was closing and that they were terminated, the lawsuit states.

“Pipeline Health is an investment firm that made a decision to decimate the Westlake Hospital community in order to make more money for its investors,” Ari Scharg, the attorney for the former employees, stated in an email last week.

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CLOSED: Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park was closed in August. The hospital’s former employees are now suing the owner, Pipeline Health, for violating federal labor laws.

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Bridgeview man acquitted of 2017 shooting Judge blasts Forest Park police for leaving scene before shooting

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

On Sept. 11, in announcing the verdict in an attempted murder case, a Cook County judge came down hard on the Forest Park Police Department, saying that “the worst part about the case” was the police response to the events that night.

“If the police did what they should have done, we wouldn’t be here,” said Judge Geary W. Kull before acquitting 24-yearold Bridgeview resident Francisco Munoz of all charges in the shooting of a Chicago man in a Madison Street parking lot in October of 2017.

Kull said that the police should have stayed at the scene longer to ensure that Munoz and the shooting victim, who were kicked out of a local bar for fighting, went their separate ways, especially knowing that one of those involved held a concealed carry license.

“Our officers were there quickly, and they identified everyone so when the situation escalated they knew immediately who the potential suspect was. They showed up right away and did a good job,” said Forest Park Chief of Police Tom Aftanas.

He added that after getting all relevant information, the officers left to respond to a call of shots fired elsewhere, which demanded an immediate response. Since there was a potential emergency somewhere else, the officers left the scene but returned quickly when called back to Constitution Court.

Kull also criticized concealed carry laws. “Because of a hothead [friend of the victim] and the state of Illinois giving

a license to someone without the qualifications or character to have a license, a young man gets shot four times,” Kull said.

The victim survived the shooting, but underwent several surgeries and weeks of rehab, according to his mother, who was present at the Sept. 11 hearing at the Maybrook courthouse in Maywood.

Kull added that a concealed-carry license “for some reason makes some people feel they have the right to [use a gun] without regard for consequences.” Munoz held a concealedcarry license at the time of the shooting.

The shooting took place on Oct. 21, 2017 at about 2:15 a.m. in the Constitution Court parking lot in the 7400 block of Madison Street.

“This is one of the most difficult cases I’ve had to decide,” said Kull.

The hardest part, he said, was determining who the aggressor was at any moment of time during the series of events that night, and whether one or both parties were acting in self-defense.

He said that “self-defense is a tricky issue,” because it can be transferred to a third party. In other words, self-defense can include protecting another person. In this case, the judge thought that Munoz may have been trying to protect his half-brother when a friend of the victim drove his car toward him.

“I have very little respect for him,” said Kull of Munoz during the hearing. But just before handing down the notguilty verdict and acquitting Munoz of all charges, he stated, “I cannot say without a reasonable doubt that he did not act in self-defense.”

“All he wanted to do was go home,” said Kull of the victim, who was not present at the hearing. “All he wanted to do was have a good time.”

Prior to the hearing, the victim’s mother said that her son

has undergone six surgeries for injuries related to being shot four times and had to learn how to walk again in rehab following the shooting.

That night “changed his life,” and although he’s doing well now, the impact has been significant. He turned 24 the day after the hearing.

Munoz’ friends and family applauded when Kull announced the not-guilty verdict, at which point Kull yelled at them to stop.

“This is not a party,” he said. “It’s certainly not a party for a young man who was shot four times.”

“We are happy as can be about the verdict,” said Todd McKutcheon, one of the attorneys defending Munoz.

McKutcheon called some of Kull’s comments “inappropriate” and said it’s rare to hear a judge speak so poorly about a defendant’s character in court. He gave the judge credit, though, for “making the right decision” even though obviously conflicted.

“I understand the judge’s conflict and the difficulty in making a decision in a case like this,” said Dave McDermott, another attorney defending Munoz. “Cook County is too anti-gun. And other people should have been charged in this case.”

In a situation where someone pulls out a gun, he said, that person is automatically blamed, even if they were justified in doing so. He said Kull is a “very intelligent judge,” but he didn’t agree with all his comments.

“When we win cases like this, it puts the message out there that people have the right to defend themselves,” said McDermott.

The verdict, however, stunned the victim’s mother.

“I’m shocked,” said the victim’s mom regarding the verdict. “My sons and I are disappointed. We were confident the judge would find Munoz guilty.”

D91 students learn language to discuss abuse Erin’s Law presentation teaches students, teachers about sexual abuse

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

In September and October, Forest Park School District 91 will hold its fifth annual Erin’s Law presentation for all students from kindergarten through eighth grade in the district. In 2011, Illinois passed Erin’s Law, which mandates that all public schools educate children about sexual abuse, instruct teachers on the issue, and provide resources and information for parents.

“The goal of the program is to teach students about safe and unsafe touch and empower students to speak up,” said Michelle Hopper, director of Student Services at D91, in an email. She also said it helps adults use common language with students when talking about the issue of sexual abuse.

D91 provides information to parents

ahead of time, but parents and guardians are also welcome to attend the presentation.

Additionally, parents have the right to optout of having their children participate in the program.

The district will host Victor Pacini for the fourth year to direct the program for students. Pacini, who was born in Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life, started the Be Seen and Heard program to instruct children about sexual abuse. A victim of sexual childhood abuse himself, it’s been his goal to give kids a voice and the confidence and ability to speak out about it.

“You don’t know what you don’t know,” said Pacini. “A lot of times, parents have blinders when it comes to sexual abuse of children. They think it won’t happen to their child.” He wants parents to be aware that it does happen and is often underreported. “I want parents to have the awareness of the issue and be able to start conversations with their kids.”

To ensure the program is age appropriate, he focuses a lot on the terminology used during the presentations. A father of three, he doesn’t want to overwhelm kids, and he

wants to be sure he speaks to them at a level they understand. For children in kindergarten through second grade, he uses the terms “safe touch” and “unsafe touch” and focuses on “safe secrets” versus “unsafe secrets.”

“Safe secrets don’t hurt anyone,” said Pacini. For example, he said, it’s OK to keep it secret that another child is going to be Spiderman for Halloween. But unsafe secrets are those regarding situations that could hurt someone. And, he added, secrets don’t just refer to sexual abuse. He wants kids to feel confident in all aspects of their life and share with a trusted adult any time something is preventing them from being their “full selves.”

In third and fourth grade he uses the terminology “inappropriate touch.” And in fifth grade and above, he begins to use the term “sexual abuse” because the children are old enough and mature enough to understand fully what that term means.

Since starting the Be Seen and Heard program in 2014, at least 145 students from all the schools at which he presents have come forward, either to him or to teachers or counselors who gave him feedback, to report

incidents of sexual abuse.

Erin’s Law is named after, and was promoted by, Erin Merryn, a victim and survivor of childhood sexual assault (CSA). She is now an author, speaker and activist who pushed for the law to be passed in her home state of Illinois. It has since been passed in the majority of states.

The Erin’s Law Task Force, created by Governor Pat Quinn in 2011, developed a report investigating the problem of CSA and recommending what a law regarding the issue should contain. Among their findings was that “1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of CSA by their 18th birthday.”

They also stated that “93 percent of the time these children are abused by a person who is supposed to protect them; a person in a position of trust or authority.” What makes the issue more difficult is that children, often believing the abuse was their fault or out of fear of repercussions from the abuser, don’t report the assault right away.

“It’s bittersweet,” said Pacini about the kids who report abuse. “It’s sad that kids are going through this, but I’m happy they are not voiceless any longer.”

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Sept. 18 - 25

BIG WEEK

Forest Park’s ‘State of the Art’ The Forest Park Arts Alliance will hold a “State of the Art” forum, seeking community input for next year’s strategic planning. Members of the public interested in arts presentations in Forest Park are invited to attend. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Jimmy’s, 7411 Madison St., from 7 to 9 p.m.

Mystery writers meet at Centuries & Sleuths

Madison Street Sidewalk Sale

The Mystery Writers of America will convene at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St., on Sunday, Sept. 22 at noon for a presentation by guest speaker Joanna MacKenzie from the Nelson Literary Agency.

The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce invites shoppers to Madison Street on Sept. 20-22 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a Sidewalk Sale.

Bring your friends and browse the merchandise from unique boutiques and specialty shops all along Madison Street. Grab a bite to eat at one of the local eateries while you’re in the neighborhood.

Criminal justice reform forum The League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River Forest invites residents of the area to attend a minal justice reform comprehensive update on criminal m will be held in in Cook County. The free forum the Veterans Room of the Oak Park Public esday, Library, 834 Lake St. on Wednesday, clude Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Panelists include Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Michelle Mbekeani from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Sharlyn Grace from the Chicago Bond Fund and Ben Ruddell, the director of criminal al justice policy of the ACLU.

Free mammograms in October at Rush Rush Oak Park Hospital is offering free mammograms to women in Oak Park, River Forest and Proviso Township during the month of October. Breast cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, and mammography is the most effective screening tool. Experts at Rush recommend that most woman have mammograms beginning at age 40. Proof of residence will be requested at the time of your visit and mammograms must be performed by Oct. 31. To register for a free mammogram, call 708-660-2355.

Library programs continue offsite Despite much of the Forest Park Public Library being closed while renovations are completed, programming continues offsite. For kids, there’s Babybugs Lapsit Storytime at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday; Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays; Hello Amigos! Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Merry Math Makers Storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; and Exploration Station Storytime on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. All storytime programs will be at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. Other programs include Classic Film Fridays on Sept.

20 at 1 p.m. at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd.; Plalking Meetup (picking up litter while walking) on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. (meet in front of the Forest Park Library at 7555 Jackson Blvd.) and Art Lovers Tween Meetup on Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. at Creativita, 7512 Madison St.

Outdoor Yoga at The Grove Forest Park Public Library invites yoga enthusiasts of all abilities to participate in a special session of Outdoor Yoga at The Grove, 7824 Madison St. in Forest Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at The Grove for this class, which is great for beginners. Wear clothes you can move in and bring your own yoga mat or towel. Please register at bit.ly/2kJKJry so you can be contacted in case of cancellation. All participants must be 18 or over and sign a waiver. The class will be taught by Marissa Grott of Marissa Jayne Yoga.

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ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer

NETWORKING: Forest Parker Chris Everett (second from left) and other entrepreneurs meet at Counter Coffee twice a month to talk shop.

Women entrepreneurs share ideas over coffee Business group meets regularly at Counter Coffee

By MARIA MAXHAM Staff Reporter

Twice a month at Counter Coffee on Madison street, a group of entrepreneurial women gathers to talk shop. It’s a come-asyou-are environment, children welcome, and the women who attend are all owners of their own businesses or thinking of becoming business owners. Whether consultants, bakery owners, stylists or acting coaches, all are encouraged to discuss work problems and accomplishments, as well as talk about work-life balance and promote upcoming events.

The group is one chapter of Founding Moms, an organization started by Oak Parker Jill Salzman. The meetings are referred to as “exchanges” because of the level of sharing and exchange of information and resources that goes on between members.

The exchanges at Counter Coffee are run

by Christine Barnard, founder of What Now Advisors. After being in the corporate world for 15 years, she left to start her own business six years ago. She was “surprised by how isolating being an entrepreneur can

be.” She wanted an outlet to socialize, learn, and network. To Barnard, the fact that the exchanges are run and attended by women is what makes the difference between Founding Moms and other entrepreneur meet-ups.

“It’s women helping other women. There’s an innate bond,” she says.

Although it’s called Founding Moms, women who aren’t mothers are welcome to attend too. Joining allows you to participate in the in-person exchanges, like the ones at Counter Coffee, as well as access to online resources. In 2015, Forbes listed the website as one of the Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs. There is a monthly fee, but to members, it’s more than worth it.

Forest Parker Chris Everett, owner of Everett Wealth Solutions Inc. on Marengo Avenue, has been attending Founding Moms meetings for almost a decade. The meetings were previously held in Oak Park, but she said she’s been coming to them at Counter Coffee for years.

“It’s a great group of ever-changing women at various stages in their business, willing to share and help one another,” said Everett. She calls the group a “good sounding board” and has gotten a few clients through attending. Like Barnard, she appreciates the fact that it’s a women-driven group.

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CANNABIS

Commissioner Jessica Voogd also talked about the social justice implications of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois.

“Illinois did a good job incorporating sofrom page 1 cial equity into this policy,” said Voogd. This includes the expungement of cannabis reResidents’ questions and concerns about cords for hundreds of thousands of people allowing recreational marijuana to be sold and the Recovery, Reinvest, Renew program, in town revolved around public health is- which will provide resources to communisues, education and outreach, safety sur- ties disproportionately affected by violence, rounding the facility itself and whether it poverty, and inconsistent enforcement of would be a strain on the local police depart- cannabis-related laws. ment.

Cardozo says he wants Karuna Ventures, “I’m not opposed to legalization,” said named after the Buddhist term “to spread resident Anna Felicity Friedman. “But compassion,” to be a partner in town. Curas someone with severe lung disease, any rently, he runs medical dispensaries in smoke causes me to have an asthma attack.” Maryland. He said 60 percent of marijuana Smoking marijuana, although legal in Il- products are non-smokables. They include linois for adults starting on Jan. 1, 2020, will tinctures, patches, edibles and topical not be allowed in public. Still, Friedman creams. He hopes to continue to expand this worries that regulations on smoking mari- part of his business. He also addressed rejuana in public won’t be enforced. cent news of the dangers of vaping by say“Don’t the police have enough to do with- ing that none of the products his companies out [marijuana] coming to produce have additives, includthe village?” asked Janet ing those possibly responsible Fink, a lifelong resident, for recent illness or death reechoing Friedman’s sentilated to vaping. ments about overtaxing the “Education is key when it police force. comes to this topic,” said Car“Studies are showing that dozo. If allowed to open a busiin areas where recreational ness in Forest Park, he would marijuana is legal, law enwork directly with law enforcement’s efforts are actuforcement and with the public, ally lowered,” said Cardozo. since this issue, he said, is new Another resident pointed for everyone. out that marijuana will be “We have extremely tight legal in Illinois beginning regulations when it comes to Jan. 1 whether Forest Park security,” he added. Facilities allows it to be sold within are “sealed off completely MICHAEL CARDOZO the village, so police will and are secure by design.” He CEO, Karuna Ventures need to respond to the issue talked about the environmenanyway. tal controls integral to the “It will still be legal in surcultivation and processing of rounding areas, and we’ll still cannabis. In addition, the faneed education and outreach, cility would have an “ozone and the police will still need scrubber” to ensure there to handle the issue. If people would be no smell outside the can go across Harlem to Oak Park, buy it, and bring it here anyway, why building.

“If Forest Park proceeds with recrenot sell it and have a revenue stream for the ational marijuana, these facilities would village?” she asked. be zoned as conditional use,” said Tim Gil“Our town needs revenue,” said another lian, village administrator. Any business resident in support of allowing the sale of wanting to open a recreational marijuana recreational cannabis in town.

In fact, Hoskins’ interest in Forest Park facility or dispensary in town would need zoning for recreational marijuana use cen- to go before the village council and the zoning board. “We would never allow a facility tered on economics.

“Allowing a cultivation center in Forest to be too close to a school, for example,” he Park is interesting to me because it creates stated.

Cardozo said he is attracted to Forest jobs,” said Hoskins, talking about the ecoPark because of its good real estate market, on nomic impact such a business could have low crime, location and municipal support. the town. Cardozo agreed.

Industrial Drive has been mentioned as “Forest Park is by far our first choice,” he a possible location for both cultivation and said.

When asked about next steps for the vilsales.

“A cultivation center like we’re hoping to lage, Hoskins said he will continue to listen bring to Forest Park would create 60 jobs,” to what residents have to say.

“If the room was packed tonight with said Cardozo. “And even our lowest paid employees would receive 30 percent above people saying ‘no,’ this issue would probaminimum wage.” He also talked about how bly go to referendum,” said Hoskins. “But Illinois state law mandates that a certain unless there’s a sudden groundswell of percentage of employees be from disadvan- opposition, we’ll move forward with zoning.” taged backgrounds.

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“ A cultivation center like we’re hoping to bring to Forest Park would create 60 jobs.”

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‘Roughing’ it Kids play in the field on Saturday, Sept.

14 during the 18th annual Campin’ Out event at the Park District of Forest Park.

Attendees arrived on Saturday and camped overnight. (Bottom left) Matt Sweeney, of Forest Park, sets up a tent. (Bottom right) Roy Sansone, Park district commissioner, grills food.

ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer

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OPINION O U R

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Yes, on recreational marijuana sales

orest Park moved a promising step closer to allowing the sale, and if we’re lucky, the cultivation, of recreational marijuana within our four borders.

A lightly attended town hall meeting last week brought out two dozen citizens eager for information, open to listening and ready to explain both their support for the idea and their concerns.

We’re supportive of Forest Park permitting, with properly written zoning restrictions, both the sale and cultivation of marijuana.

Here’s why. On Jan. 1, 2020 recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois. Simple. Period. Forest Parkers will be able to legally purchase and use these products. And some notable portion of our fellow citizens will do just that.

Let’s make sure that when they do, when our neighbors in Berwyn and Oak Park and River Forest and Maywood, purchase pot legally, that they are doing it in Forest Park. It is a new and ongoing source of tax revenue, and with a possible cultivation plant likely on Industrial Drive, it is a source of added property taxes and jobs.

We all know that Forest Park needs added revenue. Here’s a good option ready for our action. The town hall meeting actually included a potential vendor who made clear Forest Park was his top choice location.

Among the concerns raised by citizens were added strain on local police, dealing with marijuana-related issues. The evidence so far, largely out of Colorado, is that the sale and cultivation of legal pot does not result in added police calls. If, though, users of legal marijuana products act out and require police intervention, and we’re not predicting any surge, that will happen regardless of where the product is purchased.

A final note: Allowing, or not allowing, the sale of recreational marijuana is a decision to be made by our elected village council.

Holding town halls is an excellent step in that decision-making process. Public discussion of specific zoning requirements, including making any approvals a conditional use that must come back to the council, is the right course. There is no need, however, for anyone to consider a referendum. These are the decisions we elect the council to make.

Comparisons to the fully gummed-up and years-long video gaming debacle are not relevant. As we’ve said a dozen times on this page, that issue became one of defending local democracy. As a rule, we do not favor settling local issues by referendum. That’s why we elect a council. If they act transparently and in a timely manner, if council members stay out of the weeds, so to speak, this is where the decision on the legal sale of recreational marijuana ought to be made.

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Changing lives

ou want a great and uplifting story, one with a Forest Parker at the very center? Don’t miss Maria Maxham’s page one news feature on Revolution Workshop, a West Side nonprofit run by our neighbor, Manny Rodriguez.

RW, as it is called, trains the unemployed, past substance abusers, those just out of jail, the homeless, for work in the trades. Woodworking, electrical, plumbing, coupled with a focus on work and life skills. Twenty-four souls at a time, RW is changing lives. And Rodriguez is leading that effort.

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Someone you should know (a little better)

he Forest Park Review has a new lead reporter, Maria Maxham.

She has been living in town for nearly two decades and has made friendships through the soccer field sidelines, annual block parties, local politics, Cub Scouts, St. Bernardine, Betsy Ross, Field Stevenson, FPMS, and Proviso Math and Science Academy.

She understands the small-town charm that makes one a Forest Parker.

A keen reader of the Review once suggested that we take the parlor game popularized by French writer Marcel Proust, whose questionnaire can be found in Vanity Fair and is said to reveal one’s true nature.

So I asked our new editor to take part in the Proust questionnaire and she obliged with the following:

A: The family farm in Wisconsin. It’s abandoned and falling apart and beautiful and peaceful.

Q: What do you most value in your friends?

A: Loyalty and honesty. I have thick skin, so I want people to tell me the truth, no matter what.

Q: What is your motto?

A: “Let’s agree to disagree.” I don’t care if someone has a different opinion than I do. I love discussing issues and can get in heated debates, but it’s never personal.

And at the end of the day, if there is mutual respect, I don’t need to agree with my friends on every topic.

Q: What is your most marked characteristic?

A: My face says a lot more than my words. Also, I laugh a lot.

Q: What is your greatest extravagance?

A: Good shoes and good wine.

Q: What is it that you most dislike?

A: Lazy portmanteaus [new words created by combining existing words]. And a growing trend away from the use of the Oxford comma.

JILL WAGNER

Q: What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A: A big fire, a good drink, and fun conversation.

Q: What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

A: Docility and meekness. They will get you nowhere.

Q: Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

A: It’s not a spoken response, but I roll my eyes a lot at things that annoy me. And swear words. I definitely overuse those.

Q: Which talent would you most like to have?

A: I would love to be fluent in Spanish and a black belt in pretty much anything.

Q: What or who is the greatest love of your life?

A: My husband and kids. And my parents and siblings. I am really and truly the luckiest person in the world when it comes to family.

Q: What is your most treasured possession?

Every so often the “sky is falling” in Forest Park, so before it does, be sure to introduce yourself to Maria walking to school, hanging out on her front porch, in Ed’s Way, or at Mexican Republic. The local news is all about local people, businesses, places, and now, the Oxford comma. When you say “hello,” just try to avoid obscene couplings like discussageddon, unless you want an eyeroll.

Maria can be reached at the Review by calling 630926-4327 or by email: Maria@ForestParkReview.com

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Chicago Magazine ranks PMSA near the top in ’burbs 2019 rankings based on per-pupil spending, SAT scores, graduation rates

per-pupil spending, student performance on the SAT and other standardized tests, attendance and graduation rates.

The following high schools rounded out the top five:

By MICHAEL ROMAIN

■ Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy, Forest Park ■ William Fremd High School, Palatine

For the second year in a row, Chicago Magazine ranked Proviso Math and Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park, the third-best high school in suburban Cook County.

The 2019 rankings “were based on data obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education data for the 2017-18 school year, the most recent available,” the magazine explained.

Chicago Magazine used a variety of measures, including

No judgment from page 1

A nonprofit, Revolution Workshop takes people with little or no skills — and often little or no hope — and trains them in carpentry and construction, electrical work, and plumbing, bringing them to pre-apprenticeship level and helping them find jobs. Oftentimes, said Rodriguez, remedial writing and math skills are needed as well.

“We provide a robust technical skill set,” said Rodriguez. The training includes certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research in core skills, OSHA-10, and forklift operation. It’s a 10- to 12-week program, open to 24 individuals at a time, referred to as a cohort.

And it’s free. RW provides transportation assistance to participants and gives graduates their own tool belt, basic set of tools, and equipment like steel-toe boots and a hardhat. They also provide snacks and coffee to participants, many of whom are homeless.

“You can’t focus if you’re hungry,” said Rodriguez.

Aside from hands-on technical training, RW teaches life skills to participants. This includes financial management, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and different pathways in construction, including steps to take to work as an electrician, a plumber or in HVAC. Once training is completed, RW works with its wide network of union and nonunion companies to help place participants in jobs.

“We teach them how to fish,” said Rodriguez, referring to the old adage, “Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” Graduates of the program are instructed in how to write a resume but

Winnetka

■ Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook ■ Glenbrook South High School, Glenview

Staff Reporter

REVOLUTION

■ New Trier Township High School,

PMSA was also ranked third-best by Chicago Magazine in the publications’ 2018 rankings.

In 2016, the publication ranked PMSA the best suburban high school in Cook County. Chicago did not publish rankings that year.

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

must put it together themselves and how to go onto career websites to look for jobs.

“Everything we do here is through a lens of no judgment,” said Rodriguez. “When I interview people interested in training here, I don’t care what they did before. I don’t care what kind of trouble they’ve been in. I want to know why now? What motivates you now?

What is telling you to change your life?”

Sometimes, he said, it’s someone’s kids who are the motivation for change. Sometimes someone’s best friend or brother was killed.

“Sometimes people say they’ve been to hell on earth and don’t want to go back there,” he said.

RW holds regular Monday morning information sessions for people interested in joining the program.

“We also work with other nonprofits, including halfway houses and substance abuse and anti-violence programs, to look for motivated individuals and take them the rest of the way,” said Rodriguez. These nonprofits include Breakthrough Urban Ministries, the Salvation Army, and Above and Beyond Recovery Center.

Participants are treated like employees during the training period. They need to clock in and out and are expected to be there from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“But 8 a.m. really means 7:45,” said Rodriguez. “When you’re working a job, you can’t pull into the parking lot at 8. You have to be in the shop and ready to go by then. Work ethic is a big part of what we teach.” The cohorts are broken down into groups for the program, each with a rotating team leader.

“We try to simulate what it’s like on a job site,” he said.

And, just like in a regular job, trainees are held accountable. They must show up on time and can’t miss days without approval.

If they mess up, they’re given a verbal warning, then a written warning, and then terminated from the program. But each warning or termination comes with a discussion

about what went wrong and how to improve.

And anyone terminated is given a chance to come back to the program and start over.

“Every cohort has had someone who was kicked out,” said Rodriguez. “But each person who returned completed the program successfully.”

The requirements to join the program are fairly basic. You must be between the ages of 18 and 40, authorized to work in the United States, able to obtain a driver’s license by the end of training (with help from RW, if necessary), and have no sex offenses. Other offenses don’t matter to Rodriguez, who said that about 75 percent of people he trains have some kind of criminal background. A high school diploma or GED isn’t required, but RW will assist people in getting their GED. Rodriguez says it’s a great time for a program like this. Roughly 85 percent of people working in the trades are middle-aged white men. There is high demand for skilled entry-level employees in fields where the bulk of the work force is aging out. And bringing more diversity to these jobs is important.

RW’s trainees are about 73 percent African American, 21 percent Latino and 6 percent white.

As a nonprofit, RW receives grants, but also raises unencumbered money to help feed the cohorts and pay for outstanding tickets and fines so that participants can clear their records and receive driver’s licenses.

The Social Enterprise branch of RW builds semi-custom wood products, such as tables and podiums, for individuals or organizations. When the Forest Park Review visited, a photographer from a Chicago-area synagogue was there taking photos of a table in progress, commissioned by the synagogue through RW, which also produces and sells standard products such as cutting boards and Jenga-style games.

Rodriguez, born and raised in the Chicago area and a Forest Park resident for the past

seven years, is no stranger to hardship. He and his two sisters, one of whom was seriously ill, grew up with a single mother. His grandmother, who lived with them, struggled with mental illness. His father was in and out of his life and suffered from addiction. But Rodriguez was fortunate to have a strong mother and to meet good people in his life who became role models.

An Eagle Scout, Rodriguez said one of his scout leaders had a huge impact on him, giving him a code of values and demonstrating that helping other people is key. His leader was an electrician and provided Rodriguez with training and a job. He attributes this to him staying out of gangs, drugs and violence. From this, his desire to help others was born.

In college at the University of Illinois Champaign, Rodriguez studied business and co-founded the U of I Latina/Latino Alumni Association. Having a network, he said, has been integral throughout his life.

At RW, he has created a similar experience for participants, who keep in touch and help each other get jobs after graduating from the program.

“I didn’t always feel blessed as a kid,” said Rodriguez, “but I have been nothing but blessed since adulthood.”

Rodriguez is one of 12 finalists in the Coors Light Líder of the Year contest, a nationwide competition featuring “Latino community leaders demonstrating an outstanding commitment to empowering their communities.” The winner, announced later this month, will receive a $25,000 grant for his or her nonprofit. Rodriguez said he’s honored and humbled to be a finalist.

“But I’ve already won, regardless of whether I win this competition,” he said.

Carmen Marsans, media coordinator of the contest, said all the finalists this year are amazing and doing so much for their communities. What stands out to her most about Rodriguez is that “he’s giving people dignity.”

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RELIGION GUIDE

Roman Catholic

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.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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

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

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

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

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

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.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

Good Shepherd Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00a-Worship 10:30a-Education Hour

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

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.

on the corner of Thomas St. & Fair Oaks Ave.

worship on Sundays @ 10am nursery care available fairoakspres.org 744 Fair Oaks Ave. • 708-386-4920

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

St. Edmund Catholic Church

ELCA, Lutheran

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

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

Sep 23 Equinox Mabon - Ostara Wicca 27 Meskel Ethiopian Orthodox Christian 29 Michael and All Angels Christian 30–Oct 1 Rosh Hashanah Jewish Oct 4 St Francis Day Catholic Christian

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

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PART-TIME CIVILIAN CALL TAKER FOREST PARK, IL The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Part-Time Civilian Information Management Call Taker. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), good verbal and written skills, working knowledge of the computer and Windows, ability to type accurately, a good working knowledge of the English language, the ability to treat customers and co-workers in a polite manner and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Data entry skills and experience answering telephones/operating a switchboard are preferred. EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark.net..

PARKING AND MOBILITY SERVICES MANAGER The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking & Mobility Services Manager in the Development Customer Service Department. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Division provides highly responsible assistance and administrative support, with an emphasis on user-friendly customer service. The ideal applicant will have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of parking management.

The ideal applicant will have seven years of increasingly responsible public or private parking facility and operational management experience, including at least three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. The ideal applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public administration or a related field. A Master’s degree, in a related field, is desirable. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www. oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

The first review of applications will be September 19, 2019.

ENTRY LEVEL PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICERT he Village of Oak Park Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Probationary Police Officer. The application process is from Wednesday, September 4 through Friday, October 11, 2019.

Applications and details on the hiring requirements for Probationary Police Officer can be found at www.iosolutions.com. The written exam will be by invitation to qualified applicants only.

NETWORK SPECIALIST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Network Specialist in the Information Technology Department.

The ideal candidate will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.Hardware and software configuration of computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing enviornments of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, IOS/ Android. Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology. Cabling and wiring, including fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down. Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Interested and qualified applicants can visit our website at http://www. oak-park.us/ for more details.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOREST PARK, IL The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, knowledge of basic parking regulations, and good verbal and written skills. EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Open until filled.

Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark.net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@ forestpark.net.

Senior Manager, Assurance @ BDO USA, LLP (Chicago, IL) F/T. Dvlp suggestions to improve client controls & acct proced. Trvl to unanticipated client sites & BDO office loc nat’lly. Reqts: Master’s deg (or foreign equivt) in Accntng, Busnss Admin, or rltd + 2 yrs exp in job offrd, Exp. Audit Mngr, Audit Mngr, Exp. Audit Sr., or rltd. Alt., empl will acept Bach’s deg + 5 yrs prog resp exp. Empl will accept any suitable combo of educ, traing or exp. Must have exp w/: Performing audits of public &/or private comp; Exp w/public accting; GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley; Microsoft Office Products, incl Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Using various assurance applic & research tools.

Must have CPA cert or suffcnt edu/ exp reqmnts (as determnd by state Board of Accountancy) to recv CPA cert w/in eighteen (18) months of hire/promo. 5 dirct rprts. Send resume to: T. Brown, BDO USA, LLP; 615 South College St, Charlotte, NC 28202. Indicate job title & code “JMIL” in cvr ltr. EOE. PT MARKETING & ECOMMERCE Part-time marketing, ecommerce, social media, and general administrative duties for Zen Life & Meditation Center in Oak Park. Maintain website, design and produce flyers, manage course registrations, respond to phone and email inquiries.

Contract position. For full description & info on how to apply: https:// www.zlmc.org/blog/2019/9/16/parttime-contract-position-is-now-available-at-zlmc

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.

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Advance tickets may be purchased at berwynbungalow.org for $20.

Day-of-tour tickets for $25 may be purchased and tour maps picked up at BHS headquarters, 1401 Grove Ave.

SITUATION WANTED GIMME WHATCHYA GOT! Indep. Jack-of-All-Trades 10+ yrs financial mgmt. Experienced with Quickbooks. Superior Excel & Word skills. Yrs of experience designing & managing databases including church mgmt (Realm).. Skilled with SurveyMonkey, Constant Contact & Mailchimp. Tech experience + Squarespace and Wordpress design. 10-20 hours. $16.50/hr. minimum. Given the breadth of my experience and flexibility, you’ll find I’m worth much more than that! ronelling@comcast.net Subject “Let’s Talk”

HELP WANTED Substitute Teachers Needed for River Forest Public Schools District 90. Must have Valid Illinois Teaching License; Professional Educator License with Endorsements (PEL); or, Substitute Teaching License (SUB); or Educator License with Stipulations with a Para-professional Educator Endorsement (ELS).

Required Certification: Current State of Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute License Certificate must be registered in West Cook Region 06.

Working Conditions: Available to work on an as-needed basis for Early Childhood through 8th grade classrooms, including core subjects, art, music, physical education and special education.

Position not eligible for benefits.

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Selection Process: If your qualifications meet the District requirements, a District administrator will contact you directly for an interview and to pick up a document packet from the District office.

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FOREST PARK 1 BR $1200/MONTH ARISTON REALTY 708.771.5000 LIKE A GREAT VINTAGE WINE OAK PARK 3 BR, 1.5 BA

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$2000 PER MONTH ARISTON REALTY 708.771.5000

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 OAK PARK GARDEN 2BR 729 HIGHLAND Oak Park Garden Apartment in quiet 3 flat, 2BR, LR, DR, KIT, BATH , hardwood floors, private pkg, freshly decorated, heat/water incl. walk to Blue Line and Longfellow School. $1350 Contact Ken@ 847-561-2699

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773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up.

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773-378-8888

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT FOREST PARK OFFICE/STORE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE 1350 SF w/ AC & MADISON STREET EXPOSURE. 7607 Madison Street. Village parking lot next door. Bright, clean ofďŹ ce. Great Madison Street exposure! Call Francis 708-383-8574.

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.

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE 1839 N NATCHEZ AVE FRI 9/20 9AM TO 4PM SAT 9/21 9AM TO 2PM

Moving sale for one family! bedding, house plants, holiday, nerf, glassware, small appliances, women’s clothing and accessories, lawn mower, tools, books, camping gear, and more! Something for everyone!

Forest Park

HUGE ANNUAL DOWNSIZING SALE! DON’T MISS THIS SALE: PART 1 - SEPTEMBER 20/21/22; PART 2 OCTOBER 4/5/6; 9AM - 5PM 547 MARENGO AVE

Many quality items at reasonable prices. Much kitchen miscellaneous: gadgets and small appliances; much silver in excellent condition; much ďŹ ne crystal, especially stemware; several small area rugs and runners; small wool rug with appraisal; a few tools and garden items; several nice pieces of furniture, including glass cabinet; decorative glass storage jars; several small ďŹ le cabinets; white porcelain cookware (unchipped); too much to list; must see to appreciate.

No early birds.

Oak Park

MULTI-UNIT GARAGE SALE 221-225 KENILWORTH AVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 325 N RIDGELAND AVE SAT 9/21 8AM TO 1PM

Multi-Family Garage Sale. Furniture, games, toys, clothes, cookie jars, collectibles. An English 19th Century Wardrobe Breakfront. 7’10� x 6’10�x23�. 3 doors. 3 drawers.

Kitchen tools. Books. Cook books.

Lamps.

ITEMS FOR SALE CERTIFIED WIND SURFER Full Size, with cover and sail $100.00.

WATER SKIS $10.00 708-488-8755 CHINESE SILK JACKET Red with pattern of white and gold, brought directly from China.

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LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE A beautiful, almost new, dark brown, 3 seater sofa for $1000.00 (originally $4500). Call (708) 524-0291 for evening appt. only.

WANTED TO BUY WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, ags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers–lead, plastic–other misc. toys.

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LOCATION OF HEARING: Room 201 (Council Chambers), Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 APPLICANT(S): 6033 North, LLC, 3901 25th Avenue, Schiller Park, IL 60176 OWNER(S) OF RECORD: Deep River Development, LLC, 805 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 6033 North Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 1,2,3,4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 2 IN FAIR OAKS TERRACE, SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 50 ACRES OF THE NORTH 75 ACRES OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1915 AS DOCUMENT NO. 5583294 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 16-05-105-0070000.

REQUESTS: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Planned Development for a three building - 24 dwelling unit multiple family complex in the NA - North Avenue Zoning District with the following allowances from the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance: 1). Section 5.3 (Dimensional Standards), Density/Minimum lot area: 17 dwelling units allowed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 dwelling units proposed; 2).

Section 10.4 (Required Off-Street Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Spaces, a reduction in two (2) bicycle parking spaces: eight (8) required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; six (6) proposed; 3). Section 10.7 (Required OffStreet Loading Spaces), Loading Berth: one (1) berth is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; none proposed; 4). Section 5.3 (Dimensional Standards), Rear Yard Setback (west property line): 15 feet is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one (1) foot proposed; 5). Section 11.7 (Required Parking Lot Interior Landscape), Landscape Island in parking row: one (1) is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; none proposed.

Copies of the application and each of the applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at the Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons with disabilities planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the Village Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, or call (708) 358-5670.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD. David Mann, Chairperson OAK PARK PLAN COMMISSION, Sitting as a Zoning Commission Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 9/18/2019

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed Proposals will be accepted for:

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2019 Commuter Parking Study – Traffic Engineering Services The Village of River Forest is seeking a professional engineering firm (FIRM) to assist the Village with the traffic engineering services for the 2019 Commuter Parking Study.

It is the goal of the Village to contract with a qualified FIRM that has substantial experience in this type of work.

The RFP is available for download starting Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at: www.vrf.us/bids Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. to: Village Hall – Public Works, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The Proposals will be opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. No Proposal shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled deadline.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these Proposals to waive technicalities and reject any or all Proposals.

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VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue Traffic Signal Project The Village of River Forest is now accepting sealed bid proposals for the Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue Traffic Signal Project.

TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Village of River Forest, Illinois, will receive sealed bids at the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois until Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. local time for Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue Traffic Signal Project, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read. Bid proposals for this project will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work. The Village of River Forest reserves the right to accept the proposal deemed to be in its own best interest based on all of the above considerations.

Bids will be acted upon by the President and Board of Trustees.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The proposed work is officially known as “Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue Traffic Signal Project” and further described as the construction of traffic signal modifications at the intersection of Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue in River Forest, Illinois, as further Described in the contract documents for the said work prepared by Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA, Inc.).

AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Prospective BIDDERS and suppliers may obtain contract documents at Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc., 9575 West Higgins Road, Suite 400, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, upon a non-refundable deposit of $45.00. Payment shall be in cash or check payable to Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona, Inc. Contract documents may be examined at Village of River Forest, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois, 60305.

BID SECURITY All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or bank cashier’s check payable to the Village of River Forest for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid as provided in the General Provisions. No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond, or check.

PREVAILING WAGE RATES When engaged in construction of a “public work,” within the meaning of Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”), the Act requires Contractors and Subcontractors to pay laborers, workers

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and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly wages plus fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed.

For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website at: www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/rates.

HTM All Contractors and Subcontractors rendering services under a Contract for the construction of a public work must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage, notice and record keeping duties.

The term general prevailing hourly rate, when used in this requirement will mean the hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits for health and welfare, insurance, vacations and pensions paid generally, in the locality in which the work is being performed, to employees engaged in work of a similar character on public works.

As a condition of making payment to the Contractor, the Village may require the Contractor to submit an affidavit to the effect that not less than the prevailing hourly wage rate is being paid to laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed on this Contract in accordance with Illinois or federal law, as applicable.

PERFORMANCE BOND The successful BIDDER for the construction of the improvements will be required to enter into Performance and Labor and Material Payment bonds equal to 100% of the amount of the bid with sureties to be approved by the President and Board of Trustees, when entering into the contract for the work, which shall be conditioned upon the proper and faithful performance by the CONTRACTOR of the work specified in accordance with the contract documents therefore, and the ordinances providing for the work.

IDOT BOND The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Permit forms required for this project will be provided to the low bidder upon receipt. The cost of the IDOT bond shall be considered incidental to the contract.

REJECTION OF BIDS The VILLAGE, reserves the right to defer the award of the contract for a period not to exceed eighty (80) calendar days after the date bids are received, and to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.

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PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROPOSED DESIGNATION AND AMENDMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS INTERESTED PARTIES REGISTRY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that interested persons may register with the Village of Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”), in order to receive information on the proposed designation and/ or amendment of Redevelopment Project Areas and the proposed designation and/or amendment of Redevelopment Plans, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1 et seq. (“Act”).

Specifically, and without limitation, the registry relates to the following:

PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. R - 59 - 19 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL LIBRARY TAX FOR BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002162 on September 13, 2019. Under the Assumed Business Name of WORD NERD EDITORIAL SERVICES with the business located at: 1173 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: DIANE PIRON-GELMAN 1173 S. OAK PARK AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304.

1. The proposed new Redevelopment Project Area and Redevelopment Plan for the property generally located in the Grand Boulevard-Downtown Brookfield area, at the intersection of Prairie and Burlington Avenues on the south, the southside of Grant Avenue on the north, the eastside lots along Prairie Avenue on the east and the east side of Sunnyside Avenue on the west; (the “Grand Boulevard TIF”); 2. The First Amendment to the existing 8 Corners Redevelopment Project Area and Redevelopment Plan, for the property generally located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue, Grand Boulevard, Maple Avenue, and Washington Avenue (the “8 Corners TIF”). The First Amendment involves adding parcels to the existing boundaries near the intersection of Broadway, Monroe and Park Avenues, and along the east side of Maple Avenue, just south of Monroe Avenue.

Interested persons may register in person at the Brookfield Village Offices, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, Mondays through Fridays, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Registration is open to the public, in accordance with the registration rules adopted by the Village. Registration forms may be obtained on the Village’s website at https://brookfieldil.gov/departments/community-and-economic-development/tax-increment-finance-policy/villagetif-districts/ but the registration form cannot be filed on line. /s/ Bridget Weber Village Clerk Village of Brookfield Cook County, Illinois Published in RBLandmark 9/18/2019

PUBLIC NOTICE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW The Riverside Township Audit, conducted by Selden Fox, Ltd., for fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, is available for review in the Township Office during regular business hours.

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Library Trustees of the Village of Forest Park, by Resolution dated August 22, 2019, has requested the corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park to levy an additional 0.02% tax for the maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, in order to include the sum of $70,423.00 in the Village’s 2019 tax levy ordinance as the 0.02% Library Building and Maintenance levy.

Section 2. The corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park hereby determine and propose to levy such additional 0.02% tax for the year 2019, subject to the provisions of 75 ILCS 5/3-4.

Section 3. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in the Forest Park Review, a newspaper with a general circulation within the Village of Forest Park, said publication to occur within fifteen (15) days of the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 4. Pursuant to 75 ILCS 5/3-4, notice is hereby given that if a petition requesting a referendum signed by 1,010 or more electors of the Village of Forest Park is filed with the corporate authorities of the Village of Forest Park on or before October 18, 2019, which is thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Resolution, then the question whether this Resolution shall become effective shall be submitted to the electors of the Village of Forest Park at a general or special election to be held in accordance with the election laws of the State of Illinois in force at the time of such election.

The Village Clerk is hereby directed to provide a petition form to any individual requesting one.

Section 5. In the event no petition is filed with the corporate authorities within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Resolution, then this Resolution shall be effective and the additional library tax shall be levied accordingly, and included in the Village’s levy ordinance for library purposes.

ADOPTED by the Council of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois this 9th day of September, 2019.

AYES: Hoskins, Novak, Nero, Voogd NAYS: None ABSENT: Byrnes APPROVED: /s/ Rory E. Hoskins Rory E. Hoskins, Mayor ATTESTED: /s/ Vanessa Moritz Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk Published in Forest Park Review 9/18/2019

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y19002170 on September 18, 2019 Under the Assumed Business Name of PRACTICESPECIALTY with the business located at:148 N. HUMPHREY AVE., C2, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TRACY LITSEY 148 N. HUMPHREY AVE., C2, OAK PARK, IL 60302.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.TANISHA FLORENCE, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CARL CONNER, TANISHA CONNER A/K/A TANISHA FLORENCE, CARLA CONNER, CAILA FLORENCE CONNER, CARNELL CONNER, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARL L. CONNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018CH16094 826 CIRCLE AVE 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 July 11, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 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 826 CIRCLE AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-405-0160000 The real estate is improved with a 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

REAL ESTATE FOR 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, 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. 14-18-13776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018CH16094 TJSC#: 39-4444 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

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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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$1,232,999.44.

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, Michael D. Leifman, CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL, 60606 (312) 444-9300. Please refer to file number 19918-64905.

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.

Michael D. Leifman CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO IL, 60606 312-444-9300 E-Mail: mleifman@chuhak.com Attorney File No. 19918-64905 Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2018 CH 05979 TJSC#: 39-5384 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 05979 I3130782

The real estate is improved with a yellow brick, three story condominium with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267782 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 12274 TJSC#: 39-3072 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 18 CH 12274 I3130604

in the above cause on March 19, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 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 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-109-0110000 The real estate is improved with a 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. 14-16-08522 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 009347 TJSC#: 39-5161 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 # 16 CH 009347 I3131739

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BYLINE BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO RIDGESTONE BANK Plaintiff, -v.107 N. OAK PARK, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AB DISTRIBUTORS, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, OAK PARK NUEVA ERA, INC., D/B/A ALTIRO, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, SKSM INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, RSS AMES, LLC, AN IOWA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RSS BOONE, LLC, AN IOWA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RSS KT CL, LLC, AN IOWA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RSS IOWA SC, LLC, AN IOWA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 18, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002347911, CELTIC BANK CORPORATION, A UTAH STATE BANK, AVENUE LAKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AJAY A. BHATIA , AN INDIVIDUAL, SONIA A. BHATIA, AN INDIVIDUAL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 05979 107 N. OAK PARK AVENUE, UNIT 107C OAK PARK, IL 60301 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 107 N. OAK PARK AVENUE, UNIT 107C, OAK PARK, IL 60301 Property Index No. 16-07-129-0361003 The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.EVELYN CULBERSON, TERRA COTTA CONDOMINIUM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 12274 237 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, UNIT 1B 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 May 6, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 237 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, UNIT 1B, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-319-0461005

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

SAR DANKER; CORNERSTONE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF OAK PARK; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 8348 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, October 16, 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. 16-18-226-036-1012.

Commonly known as 846 WESLEY AVE., APT 2, OAK PARK, IL 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g) (4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 18-01980 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3131033 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HINSDALE FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.CARL T. GROESBECK, LEIGHTON HOLDINGS, LTD., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 009347 331 N. TAYLOR AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered

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

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

622 BELOIT AVENUE

317 ELGIN

631 MARENGO

This is a perfect starter home or a great option for down sizing! A sprawling living room with open views of the South, West, and North allow for sunshine to pour into the room.

Two very large bedrooms and a third cozy bedroom for the little one or an office! Oak Hardwood floors running through the home up to the carpeted living room. Large open basement ready for your finishing touches. The lot is extra wide measuring out at 40 feet versus a standard 25. Plenty of grass and room to play. Possible second floor expansion at this price! .........................................................................................$295,000

2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen.

Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! ...............................$389,000

9346 LANDINGS LN

1338 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

D L O S

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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