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Former village commissioner announces mayoral run Hoskins is passing petitions to get on the April 2 ballot

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Rory Hoskins, former village commissioner, president of the Proviso Township Democratic Organization and mem-

ber of the Illinois Municipal League, is passing political nomination petitions for Forest Park’s highest office, aiming to unseat the two-decade reign of current Mayor Anthony Calderone. Hoskins, 47, is the first prospective mayoral candidate to

come forward for the April 2, 2019 election. He said more than eight friends and neighbors are helping him gather nomination signatures and “so far people have been really See HOSKINS on page 9

Ed’s Way to hit the highway? South-side grocery anchor is on the market BY NONA TEPPER

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he father-son owners of Ed’s Way Food Mart have placed the institution on the market, after 28 years operating at 946 Beloit Ave. “If somebody came in after us who would keep this place going, I’d love it. I’d even stay on until it got to the point where they’re well established and I’d just go on my merry way,” said Ed Nutley, 82, co-owner of the business with his son Mike. “I’ve been doing this, in the grocery business, probably since I’ve been 15. There’s too many things I’ve been missing out on.” A price for Ed’s Way is not listed on the Loopnet real estate listing site, and realtor David King declined to comment on the price the pair is seeking. King, of Forest Park, is the owner of the Oak Parkbased David King & Associates real estate company,

FAREWELL, OLD FRIEND: Owner Ed Nutley checks through the inventory before placing an order at Ed’s Way on Beloit Avenue in Forest Park.

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The state of the union as I turn 64

aul McCartney wrote “When I’m 64” when he was 16 years old. It was a tribute to his father, who had just turned 64. It was an idyllic look at lovers aging together. Now that I’m turning 64, I thought I’d see if the lyrics still ring true. “When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now …” It’s no longer many years from now and my hair is in training for a comb-over. “Will you still be sending me a valentine, birthday greetings, bottle of wine?” My wife and I stopped exchanging valentines many years ago. She still gives me birthday greetings but the wine is for her. “If I’d been out till quarter to three, would you lock the door?” She certainly would lock the door. Fortunately, I haven’t stayed out till quarter to three, since I stopped going to Midnight Mass. To answer the next musical question, she still needs me and occasionally feeds me.

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“Every summer we can rent a cottage in the Isle of Wight if it’s not too dear.” It’s true we rent cottages every summer, but the Isle of Wight would be too dear. Michigan is pricey enough. “We shall scrimp and save.” I do the scrimping, she does the saving. “Grandchildren on your knee, Vera, Chuck and Dave.” I don’t know how many kids she can fit on her knee but she’d have to make room for Troy, Brody, Will and John Henry. “You’ll be older too” is not something I would recommend saying to your spouse. “And if you say the word, I could stay with you.” Regardless of what word she says, I’m not going anywhere. “I could be handy mending a fuse when your lights have gone.” I no longer fool around with fuses, but I can definitely flip a circuit breaker. “You can knit a sweater by the fireside, Sunday mornings go for a ride.” I only found out in recent years that my wife can knit but she’s out of luck with the fireside.

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I like Sunday morning rides but only if I have a paying passenger in the backseat. “Doing the garden, digging the weeds, who could ask for more?” No one attacks weeds the way my wife does. I don’t help with gardens. It was part of our vows. Again, she still needs me, for flipping circuit breakers if nothing else and I really appreciate it when she feeds me. “Send me a postcard, drop me a line, stating point of view.” That’s not going to happen. We communicate strictly by text. “Indicate precisely what you mean to say.” That’s the beauty of texting, especially if she includes an emoji. “Yours sincerely wasting away.” I only use this salutation to end my business letters. “Give me your answer.” What was the question again? “Fill in a form.” Make sure to add your user name and password. “Mine for evermore.” Evermore isn’t as far in the future as it once was. Obviously, she still needs me, for cuddling in cold weather. She still feeds me but only if I clean the kitchen afterwards. ■ 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

Mattress Firm spared in initial wave of closures The Mattress Firm store in Forest Park was spared from closure for now, after the chain announced Oct. 5 it was filing for bankruptcy and closing some 210 stores across the U.S. Mattress Firm plans to eventually close another 500 stores nationwide in an effort to “strengthen our balance sheet and accelerate the optimization of our store portfolio,” Steve Stagner, executive chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement. “Leading up to the holiday shopping season, we will exit up to 700 stores in certain markets where we have too many locations in close proximity to each other,” Stagner said in a statement. “We intend to use the additional liquidity from these actions to improve our product offering, provide greater value to our customers, open new stores in new markets, and strategically expand in existing markets where we see the greatest opportunities to serve our customers.” Mattress Firm has been open in Forest Park for at least four years. A spokeswoman did not respond to an interview request about how many people work at the store. The chain was founded in 1986 in Houston, Texas. It operates approximately 3,230 stores in 49 states.

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New party forms as D209 board race comes into focus

West defeats East in cross-district showdown

Proviso United Party is chaired by a vocal board critic By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A new political party has formed to take on incumbent Proviso Township High School District 209 board members. Board President Ned Wagner and members Theresa Kelly and Claudia Medina have expressed plans to run for re-election on the Proviso Together slate. In April, they could face members of the Proviso United Party, which was created on Oct. 1, according to State Board of Elections records. The party is registered at 7227 W. Madison in Forest Park. The party’s financial institution is listed as a Chase Bank in Oak Park. The party had $1,500 in funds available as of Oct. 1. Antoinette Gray, a local businesswoman and an outspoken critic of the current board and Supt. Jesse Rodriguez, is listed as the party’s chairperson. Ray Williams, of Maywood, is listed as the party’s co-chairperson. The three candidates listed are Beverly Robertson, a school counselor who works in D200, according to her LinkedIn; and Denard Wade and Laighton Scott — both Maywood firefighters.

Gray ran against former D209 board president and current state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (7th) in 2014, but was removed from the ballot after a residency challenge. She was a staunch supporter of Proviso Together during the 2015 elections, but after the party achieved a 7-person supermajority in the wake of the elections, Gray has gradually become a vocal critic of the board. In the summer, for instance, Gray was outspoken against ANTOINETTE GRAY the board’s decision to hire Anthony Brazouski, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources. She also opposed the board approving a 5-year contract for Supt. Rodriguez. Gray could not be immediately reached for comment on Tuesday afternoon. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Proviso West defeated Proviso East 34-18 in the annual gridiron clash of rivals on Oct. 6 at West. The victory was the first this season for the Panthers, 1-6, while the Pirates fell to 2-6 for the season. The Panthers’ win was powered by the ground game of running backs Brandon Smith and Brandon Gwin-Smith. Smith was the MaxPreps Player of the Game, who notched 174 yards on 21 carries for three touchdowns while Gwin-Smith carried 12 times for 84 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers’ defense also came up big with a fumble recovery in the third quarter and causing two other fumbles. West earned 356 total yards to East’s 166, with 330 of the Panthers’ yards earned on the ground. The Panthers face the York Dukes on Friday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., at York while the Pirates face the Willowbrook Warriors on Friday, Oct. 12, 7:15 p.m. at home.

D209’s graduation to stay at UIC There was some preference to have ceremony at local facility or on campus By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The UIC Pavilion in Chicago will remain the graduation venue for Proviso Township High School District 209 students despite some school board members’ preference to have the ceremonies take place locally. “I’m used to having [graduation on campus],” said board member Theresa Kelly. “We used to have it outside.” During a regular board meeting on Sept. 18, Nicole Howard, the assistant superintendent for academics, student and family services, said that district officials searched a variety of local venues. “Space was a huge factor,” said Howard. “Many of the local venues are suitable for crowds of less than 2,000, including many of the local universities, and that poses a big problem, especially for the larger schools like Proviso West.” Howard said that with a capacity of 2,000, “you’re looking at limiting families to about two tickets.” She said that holding graduation ceremonies at East and West, the capacity decreases to around 1,100. The addition of

chairs might push that number up, she said. Howard said that the cost of rentals, paying faculty and maintenance staff, sound systems, temperature controls, among other costs, could add up to around $40,000. The capacity limitations and the cost, she said, made holding graduation on the district’s campuses a less feasible option than holding it at another venue. She said that the cost of renting the Donald Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, one of the closest venues big enough to hold the graduation, is around $50,000 — much more than the roughly $32,000 it costs to rent out the Pavilion, which can seat up to 8,000 people. “UIC is still the best option for us to house the graduation comfortably and costeffectively,” she said. Jeremy Horn, who graduated from Proviso East in 2003, recalled for board members that during his graduation ceremony, held in the high school’s football stadium, the tickets were limited. Currently, students are given 10 tickets, with the option of requesting more if they need them. The board did not vote on the matter, but a consensus of members directed district staff to work on securing the UIC Pavilion. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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DRONE ZONE: A screenshot of a YouTube video by Oak Park resident John Sheehan’s “Better with a Drone” channel. The drone hovers the iconic water tower in Forest Park.

Forest Park by air

Local resident gets amazing views of western suburbs and more By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER

according to Sheehan. “For a serious pilot flying in the public airspace, the drone has to be registered, and Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! anyone can do that,” he said. “The FAA requires you to register your drone if it’s over It’s … a drone! Over the last decade, as drone technology half a pound and capable of flying in the has advanced and the airborne machines open airspace.” A lot of hobbyists meet at Forest Park’s have come down in price, hobbyists like Oak Parker John Sheehan have become increas- old Checkerboard Airfield at Miller Meadow South in the forest preserve across First Avingly more common. Over the last year, or so, the semi-retired enue from Loyola University Medical Cenvideographer has shot dozens of videos ter. The airfield is at the site of one of the first with his drones, which he posts to his YouTube channel “Better with a Drone” offer- aerodromes – open grassy fields that served ing breathtaking views of well-known local as landing strips before the first official airports were built. Model airplane landmarks such as Frank Lloyd enthusiasts now use the field. Wright buildings, Ascension “[Famed American aviator] Catholic Church and St. EdCharles Lindbergh used the mund Catholic Church in Oak field … as the anchor for the Park, Grace Lutheran Church Video online U.S. airmail route,” Sheehan exand the campuses of Concordia LOG ON TO plained. and Dominican universities in Sheehan, a former videogRiver Forest, the Forest Park FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM rapher, got his start on Youwater tower and the new ElevTube, posting videos of politien33 luxury apartment building under construction at the corner of Harlem cal events and demonstrations around the Chicago area. The attention brought to the Avenue and South Boulevard. videos, and, more importantly, the clicks he Sheehan has also posted drone videos of Chicago, Lyons, Riverside, Cicero and else- received from people watching the videos, earned Sheehan an income stream in his where. He refers to himself as a hobbyist now, retirement. YouTube recently changed its rules, howbut he’s working to secure the necessary certifications to market and sell his drone ever, preventing users from making money videos to developers, real estate companies off of clicks from political events, Sheehan said, so he began looking for another way to and others with a need for aerial views of attract attention to his channel. their projects. “There are a few people around here Sheehan said the Federal Aviation Administration now prohibits hobbyists from who are making money from YouTube, so I making money off drone photos and video, switched over to a hobby channel,” he said. He said those interested in drones and requiring them to obtain professional lidrone videos can learn more through the censing. But, flying drones professionally can be a Academy of Model Aeronautics. CONTAC: tim@oakpark.com time-consuming and involved undertaking, Staff Reporter

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Man dodges punch, detains suspect News that’s close to home

Police responded about 1:29 a.m. to calls of a car alarm sounding and a mysterious person sighted on the 1300 block of Circle Avenue on Oct. 7. Officers saw a man run behind a home and flee south down an alley toward Roosevelt Road. They later found him “checking on cars” on the 1200 block of Circle. There, a car owner told police he found the man in his parked Hyundai and that he was “stuffing things in his pockets.” When the victim approached the man, the man asked, “Hey is this your car?” then got out of the Hyundai and attempted to punch the victim. The victim dodged the man’s punch and pushed the man to the ground, holding him there until police arrived. Police identified the man as Antwon Johnson, who told officers he was homeless and steals from cars in order to eat. Officers found several tools, electronic cords, a knife and change on Johnson. He received a felony charge of burglary to the Hyundai and one count of criminal trespass to real property.

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Police arrived about 7:20 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Taco Bell, 7510 Roosevelt Road, on a call about a fight. A witness told officers a mother and her two daughters entered about 15 minutes earlier and said they were not happy with their service at the drivethrough window. One woman began yelling and threw a bucket of water and a “slippery when wet” floor sign over the counter. The trio then left the restaurant momentarily but returned and punched an employee in the right eye and upper lip. Witnesses separated the group. The women left the restaurant and fled south in a red sedan. The victim was transported to Loyola Medical Center for care.

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Traffic accident, DUI Police responded to a minor traffic accident about 12:22 a.m. on Oct. 3 in front of US Bank, 7525 Madison St. The driver of a Hyundai Elantra told police a Kia rearended her vehicle. Officers parked their squad cars behind the two vehicles, in an effort to stop them from fleeing, but the Kia snaked around the cars and fled north on Desplaines. Police eventually stopped the

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vehicle in the alley behind 7519 Madison St. Officers asked the driver for identification, and Denise Williams-Bergemann handed police her Illinois driver’s license and Cook County voter registration card. When she tried to exit the vehicle, she almost fell to the ground, and used an officer’s arm and car door for support. Police smelled a strong odor of alcohol on her breath. The woman told police she had been drinking earlier in the day. She was placed in custody and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

DUI on Madison Police spotted a Toyota Camry westbound on Madison Street, weaving through the lanes at 12:19 a.m. on Oct. 7. Officers stopped Robert Frey, 33, of Wheaton, at 1100 Madison St., asked him for his identification, and Frey handed officers a jumble of credit cards along with his driver’s license. Police smelled alcohol on his breath, and Frey told officers he had drank two beers at Mugsy’s prior to driving. Frey stopped and started the walk-andturn test, lost balance while standing on one leg, and was unable to focus on the top of the officer’s pen. During the tests, he continually asked police if he could just park his car and call an Uber home. He refused a breath test. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without lights when required.

Star Energy scam A representative claiming to be from Star Energy Partners LLC approached a home on the 100 block of Marengo Avenue on Sept. 29. The victim, 66, told police the representative was fast-talking, and said Star Energy Partners was a partner with the ComEd energy provider. The victim signed a contract the representative provided him. After he signed, the man told him his contract with ComEd would be terminated. The victim told police he was not warned of this before signing. He immediately told the Star Energy representative he wanted to cancel the contract he just signed, but the rep told him that he needed to contact Star Energy himself. He called Star Energy’s offices and a representative there told him his contract with the firm would be terminated, and that they would notify ComEd to continue his old contract. On Oct. 1, the victim received a letter from ComEd acknowledging the change to Star Energy. He called ComEd, reinstated his old account, and then contacted Star Energy again to formally cancel the agreement. He filed a police report to warn other victims of deceptive practices.

Man in truck rides off with merchandise A man in a semi rode off with a trailer full of Walmart merchandise about 1:51 a.m. on Oct. 5, according to security footage from the retail store. The footage shows a man drive to the rear of 1300 Desplaines Ave., get out of the truck and examine a store trailer full of merchandise. The man then drove up to the trailer, hooked it to the rear of his truck and exited the lot, fleeing north on Desplaines. Walmart employees said the trailer contained approximately $128,700 worth of shoes, electronics, pharmacy items and more.

Chicago police recover stolen Tesla A man stole a Tesla parked on the 100 block of Marengo about 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 6. The victim told police he left his Tesla parked there for no more than 10 minutes and was leaving his friend’s house, when he watched a man get into his car and drive north on Marengo Avenue. When he attempted to call 911, he realized his iPhone 7 was still in the car, which he purchased last week. The victim was able to track his iPhone, and told police it was located in Chicago in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The Chicago Police Department recovered the Tesla at 11:05 a.m. in a garage on the 1800 block of Christiana Ave. in the city. An officer said the garage has been a “stash place” for stolen vehicles in the past. The iPhone was not found in the car. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 1-8, 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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BIG WEEK McAdam Pumpkin Party It’s time again for the annual McAdam Nursery and Garden Center’s Pumpkin Party, from 12 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20 at 2001 Desplaines Ave. Expect hay rides, face painting, pumpin painting and more.

Second Annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Join officials from the Historical Society of Forest Park for a scavenger hunt in Forest Home Cemetery. The group offers two options—an easier one, for children, families and newcomers to Forest Home, along with a more difficult scavenger hunt for those who already know Forest Home well. Take a picture of each item, show the photo to Historical Society officials and, once you’re done, receive a prize. Scavenger hunt runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Forest Home, 863 Desplaines Ave. Tickets $8. Reserve your space forestparkhistory.org.

Meeting of the G.K. Chesterton Society Members of Metropolitan Chicago’s G.K. Chesterton Society will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St., to discuss “The Thing: Why I Am Still Catholic” by author G.K. Chesterton.

Twisted Cookie Storytime Join officials from the Forest Park Public library for storytime and a small craft from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 15 at Twisted Cookie, 7401 Madison St. Register at fppl.org.

Cindy Lyons Health Fair The Howard Mohr Community Center will hold the annual Cindy Lyons Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 at 7640 Jackson Blvd. Learn about village services—all of the village of Forest Park departments will be on hand to answer any question—and receive information and free health screenings. Call the Community Center at 708-771-7737 for more information.

Friday Fun Night Movies Kids age 5 to 12 enjoy a movie, dinner of pizza or hotdog, and popcorn at the Park District of Forest Park’s movie night from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 12 at 7501 Harrison St. Tickets $5.

Meet local author Kathryn Atwood Meet Forest Park’s own renaissance woman, author and musican, Kathryn Atwood for a discussion of her latest novel “Courageous Women of the Vietnam War: Medics, Journalists, Survivors and More.” Talk runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Doll Tea Party

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The Oak Park Women’s Exchange will host its 23rd annual “Doll Tea Party” from 12 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Oak Park Women’s Exchange Unique Boutique, 839 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy snacks, crafts and “children’s tea,” or fruit punch. Tickets $2. Raffle prizes available.

Let officials from the Forest Park Public Library teach you how to use your tablet, eReader, laptop or smartphone, and learn about mobile applications, search engines, web browser and more with one-on-one help. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Vito Zatto Show Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center in traveling to The Club Arcada for the Vito Zatto Show on Oct. 18, a show which includes stand-up comedy and celebrity impersonations. Lunch included, and officials will stop at Elburn Meat Market on the way home. Tickets $82 for residents; $86 non-resident. Reservations required. Call the Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign-up.

Grown Up Game Night Join officials at the Forest Park Public library for board and card games. Either compete against other players, or work together, at games like Scrabble, Exploding Kittens and Flash Point. Fun runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Meet author Sara Paretsky Meet New York Times best-selling author Sara Paretsky and hear her discuss her latest book “Shell Game” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Barktoberfest Sample German fare, take your chance at a raffle, bid in a live auction and meet some of Forest Park’s neediest hounds at the Animal Care League’s sixth annual “Barktoberfest,” from 7 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Fitzgerald’s Side Bar, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn. Tickets $65 in advance; $75 at the door. Purchase tickets online at animalcareleague.org or in-person at the Animal Care League shelter, 1011 Garfield in Oak Park. Ticket includes open bar and live music.

Devil in the White City: Myth and Mystery Historian Adam Selzer will give a talk about H.H. Holmes, commonly known as “America’s first serial killer,” and how researcher separate fact from historical fiction. Talk runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our Calendar has changed to Big Week. Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights. Email calendar@wjinc.com.

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D91 is debt free, but faces deficit

“ We are a school district where our

District expects a $2.9M budget shortfall in fiscal year 2018-19 By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

District 91 schools are debt free although the district is operating at a deficit for the second year in a row, according to a presentation by Edward Brophy, vice superintendent of operations, at a Board of Education meeting on Sept. 13. D91’s projected revenue for fiscal year 2018-19 is $17.7 million, down about $200,000 from the year before. Expenditures are projected at $20.6 million, up from $20.4 million the year prior. The $2.9 million shortfall will likely come from reserves. The district’s fiscal year runs from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. “We budget conservatively for revenue and conservatively for expenditures, so our revenue is greater and our expenditures end up being lower than these numbers,” Brophy said, adding: “We are debt free. We retired our debt five years ago … which saved taxpayers two payments that would have been included on their property tax bill, as well as saving about $30,000 in interest charges.” Eighty-eight percent of the district’s revenue comes from property taxes and other local sources, and the majority, or $13.3 million, is spent on instruction and instructional support, which includes D91’s gifted, preschool, special education programs and more. The district anticipates spending $550,000 on student outplacement tuition for services like special education this fiscal year. Brophy said D91 has also invested more in improving teacher resources and instruction this fiscal year, working with the National Equity Proj-

ect and Power Scholars Academy in an effort to improve staff understanding of equity and narrow the gap in student test scores between majority and minority groups. “We’ve increased more resources for our improvement of instruction, and that aligns directly with our strategic plan this year,” Brophy said. “We are a school district where our greatest combined expenditures are for people. When you combine salaries and benefits, that’s our greatest cost.” Twenty-six percent of D91’s revenue, or $5.4 million, goes toward district operations, which includes food services, transportation, building maintenance, etc. Included in this budget item is also the $50,000 that D91 spends on its crossing guards, a resource the district splits with the village. Nine percent, or $1.9 million, is allocated for school and district leadership. Revenue assumptions include spending $175,000 on building improvements, and $57,950 on an upgrade to the library and media center at Field-Stevenson Intermediate Elementary School. Once D91’s 10-year life safety survey is complete in early 2019, Brophy said the district also plans on transferring about $1 million from its transportation fund to its operations and maintenance account to upgrade buildings. Revenue assumptions include receiving 85 percent of state and federal revenue owed, since changes in leadership and the state’s ability to pay have shortchanged D91 in the past, Brophy said. “Once there is a new governor, anything goes in terms of what could happen to the amounts we would expect to receive in the late spring,” he said. “It’s possible that those

greatest combined expenditures are for people. When you combine salaries and benefits, that’s our greatest cost.” EDWARD BROPHY

Vice Superintendent of Operations

dollars could be impacted. We hope they wouldn’t be, but we’ve learned over time that it’s definitely good to build in some flexibility in terms of not expecting to receive all of the revenue.” The district also assumes it will collect 97 percent of the property tax owed — “we never receive 100 percent of property tax revenue and that could be due to people who are behind on their property taxes,” Brophy said — and earn $150,000 in interest from its investment portfolio. Last fiscal year, Brophy said, D91 captured about $200,000 in interest earnings from its group of investments, which is controlled by the Proviso Township school treasurer and comprises primarily bank certificates of deposits. “In this climate, both politically and economically, anything could happen to the markets at any time,” Brophy said. “We don’t want to have the expectation that we will do as well as we did in the prior year’s past performance.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

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Gathering signatures from page 1 supportive.” Right now, he said, he is not running with a slate and does not have a campaign manager. “I’m just passing petitions,” he said. “Public service is honorable and because I love the community I live in, I think I can offer something to the village, maybe a fresh outlook on things,” Hoskins said, responding to a question on why he’s running. He said he feels passionate about Madison Street and has new ideas about how to bring more people to the village’s downtown, although he declined to specify; he wants to find a better use for the vacant land at the Altenheim; and he believes the village’s Diversity Commission has been under-utilized. “Every year, September rolls around and we don’t do anything to mark things like Mexican Independence Day. We have a lot of Latino citizens in Forest Park. I think other ethnic groups would like to see their cultures somehow represented by the village,” he said. ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Hoskins was the first African American to serve as a village commissioner and dur- NEW MAYOR?: Hoskins said about eight friends and neighbors are helping him gather ing his time on the council from 2007 to 2015, nomination signatures. he was responsible for bringing the now-annual Juneteenth Pool Party to Forest Park, a “Sometimes I try to put myself in the curon the council, if not more,” Hoskins said. tradition he grew up with in Galveston, Tex“That’s something I would do if I was mayor, rent mayor’s shoes, and I think that he’s unas. He is a soccer coach and parent of four, if I came back into village government.” der a lot of pressure from different interest including a third-grader at Field-Stevenson He pointed to his six years serving as an groups, whether it’s people who don’t want Intermediate Elementary School. economic development rep- video poker, people who want to build cerHe believes his passion for resentative for the Illinois tain things, or open certain kinds of busithe town, his time on the vilDepartment of Commerce nesses. I figure it has to weigh on him,” lage council, and his profesas an asset to his candi- Hoskins said. “I certainly can’t think for sional experience make him dacy. In that role, he said he him, but having served for eight years on a good fit for the mayoral helped lure businesses like the council and watched him, there were post. Midland Steel Company’s times where I thought, ‘Well maybe I would During Hoskins’ time as corporate headquarters to do it this way. Maybe you should tell staff to village commissioner, he Chicago, using discretionary do X,Y and Z.’ So I think that, given the fact helped foster a partnership job grants, tax incentives and that he’s had 20 years in that role, maybe it’s between District 91 schools, tax credits. He also worked as time for a change.” the village, and Loyola Unia senior tax associate at the He noted: “Change can usually be a posiversity, which eventually led KPMG consulting firm for tive thing if you have a person who’s preto the implementation of a three years. pared to step into the role and, in this case, I disciplinary system called Hoskins currently serves wouldn’t run if I didn’t think I could do the Positive Behavior Intervenas an attorney for a small in- job effectively and if I didn’t think I’d have tion Systems (PBIS), which surance regulation firm. broad support.” D91 still uses. Hoskins also “I probably read contracts As of Oct. 9, the following political canestablished the relationship RORY HOSKINS and proposals a little more didate committees were active: “Citizens between former Lt. Gov. Pat Title critically than most people,” for Anthony Calderone,” which holds about Quinn, D91 and the village, he said. “I have a lot of ex- $15,000 in its campaign war chest; “Citizens which eventually led to the perience in insurance, and for Daniel J. Novak,” which holds $911; “Citimplementation of the “One insurance is key for our vil- izens for Rachell Entler,” which holds $867; Laptop Per Child” program, lage. Whether it’s insuring and “Citizens for Chris Harris,” which has providing at least 100 laptops for D91 stu- property, insuring the actions of our eman empty pocketbook, according to the Illidents and sending another 100 computers ployees, liability insurance, things like that, nois State Board of Elections. None of these to students in Rwanda, Cambodia and Haiti. I think my professional experience brings prospective candidates responded to an inHoskins said he was proud of the relation- something to my candidacy.” terview request about their intentions for ships he developed with other department He holds a master’s degree in social work the upcoming election. heads and taxing bodies during his time as and a juris doctorate (J.D.) from Loyola UniEntler and Novak currently serve as vilcommissioner, as well as his two-year stint versity Chicago. This is also not his first lage commissioners. Harris previously on the legislative committee of the West election: In 2012, Hoskins came in second in served as a village commissioner. Central Municipal Conference. a tight race for state representative of the Harris also challenged Calderone in the “I built relationships with elected officials seventh district, losing to Emanuel “Chris” 2015 mayoral race and lost by about 115 in neighboring towns, and I think I made at Welch by 36 votes, according to the Cook votes, according to the Cook County Clerk. least one trip to Springfield every year I was County Clerk’s Office. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

“I think I made

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ED’S WAY

28 years on Beloit Ave. from page 1 which is marketing the property. “There’s a couple of possibilities,” King said of Ed’s Way’s future. “One, obviously, is another food store, it would just step in; two, a different type business occupying that building for a different use; and three, potentially it’s a residential development site. Whether that means single-family homes, whether that means townhouses, whether that means three flats, the marketplace will dictate that.” King said he’s already talked to “several parties” but the transition could take time. “We could be here two more years, so we still need the neighbors’ support while this is going on,” said Mike Nutley, 62. The Nutleys purchased 946 Beloit Ave. from the father-son Sarafino grocer team in April 1991, back when it was named White Way and had operated for 40 years in that space. This was the second grocery store the Nutleys had owned. They ran a store nearby called Westchester Finer Foods for about 10 ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer years before purchasing Ed’s Way. Before GREAT GROCERS: (Above) Son Mike and that, they managed now-shuttered A&P grofather Ed Nutley relax in their back office cery stores. Ed saw an opening in the market, knew White Way’s owner, and jumped at which is papered with photos of their famthe chance to own a business in Forest Park, ily. (Bottom) Butcher John Paunovic goes where he lived. through the packaged meats. The Nutleys purchased an already established business. They said parents would members, hospital officials would come over drop their children off at Field-Stevenson to Ed’s Way and buy out the store’s stock of milk because their regular supIntermediate Elementary pliers couldn’t get through the School every morning and then snow. run over to the store to shop and The Nutleys credit the store’s chat. Every afternoon, another success to its down-home feel group of mothers would return and involvement in the comwith their kids in tow, meeting munity. Almost every year, Ed’s to talk about how the day went. Way donates more than 100 turThe Nutleys considered naming keys to the Howard Mohr Comthe new business “The Meeting munity Center’s food pantry Place.” They decided to go with for Thanksgiving. They also the patriarch’s name instead. make donations to Forest Park’s Over the years, the Nutleys Little League teams and award watched as their teenage caa Field-Stevenson star-reader a shiers graduated from high free bike among other commuschool, went on to college and nity investments. then returned to the store as “In those big chains you’re mothers with kids of their own, ED NUTLEY just another number, but it’s coming back to Ed’s Way for Co-owner different here. It’s a family type groceries and conversation. The of store that everybody knows Nutleys watched as adults aged everyone [and] everybody matand continued to shop indepenters,” Ed said. dently at the store, able to naviThe two said they’d been kickgate a 9,000-square-foot space ing around the idea of selling more comfortably than a larger the store for a few years. “He’s 82, working store, Ed said. “If you go to the Jewel over there on Lake over 40 hours a week; I’m 62 working over Street, if you need to go back and get some- 80, there’s your ‘Aha’ moment,” Mike said. Once the business is sold, the two plan to thing, you’d have to walk a block to get a loaf of bread and come back to the register. retire, with Ed saying he looks forward to spending more time with his grandchildren Over here, you’re in and out,” he said. Mike remembers winters with snow piled and “just being on a little pontoon boat with so high that cars couldn’t navigate the a fishing pole and a Bud Light.” Mike says, streets, and customers dragged their sleds “Maybe I’ll get in a truck and see the counto Ed’s Way, shopping, then pulling their try. Who knows? It’s time for a change.” groceries home. During snowstorms, he reCONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

“In those big

chains you’re just another number, but it’s different here. It’s a family type of store.”

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Sergeant Chris Chin goes whole hog for BBQ Forest Park Sergeant started Beach Avenue BBQ catering company two years ago. It’s since logged several local awards

By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Growing up, Forest Park Police Sergeant Christopher Chin’s family owned a Chinese restaurant on the south side of Chicago. The restaurant closed when Chin was 3-yearsold, so he doesn’t remember much about its operations. But what he does remember is helping his grandmother cook while his parents were out working. Chin’s grandparents immigrated to the U.S. from China. “My grandmother lived with us, so I spent a lot of time with her in the kitchen where I absorbed knowledge by watching her,” he said. Looking back on family gatherings, Chin said his family ate a lot of Chinese food. But they certainly were not stuck in that culinary rut. “For Thanksgiving, we’d do a traditional turkey. The only Chinese element was that the stuffing would be made from rice,” he said. As he got older, Chin loved watching cooking shows, like “The Frugal Gourmet” and “The French Chef ” with Julia Child. He recalls having a normal childhood living in the Forest View-Sickney area. While a student a Lyons Township High School, he played violin in the school orchestra and was a member of the track and cross country teams. He graduated from Loyola University in 2002 and went to work at a veterinary hospital in Chicago, thinking he might apply to veterinary school. The more he considered the long, difficult road which he would have to have to travel to become a veterinarian, the more he began to consider other options. “I enjoyed my time at the hospital,” he said. “But I didn’t know if I wanted my life to go in that direction. I didn’t have to CHRISTOPHER CHIN be a doctor. I’m not defined by my Forest Park Police Sergeant career.” After doing some “soul searching” and talking to two of his brothers-in-law who were both police officers, he decided to take the police exam. In 2008, the village offered him a conditional offer of employment and, since then, has rose through the ranks to become one of Forest Park’s finest. Over the years, Chin’s career path side tracked and swerved, but his love for those cooking shows on the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) never faltered. He remembers watching a show a few years ago in which chefs smoked a whole hog in the traditional Southern way. Chin was awed. “You can go to Chinatown and get a roast pig. I had experienced that growing up,” he said. “But smoking a pig is totally different than doing it the Chinese way where the skin bubbles up and is crispy like chicharones. I got fascinated.” So fascinated, in fact, that after doing research he went in his backyard and built a cinder block pit for smoking whole hogs. “I had always been doing ribs and partial smokes on my Weber grill,” he said. “I’d never seen whole hogs done up north here that way. I like a challenge.” He said smoking a whole hog takes 18 to 20 hours, at 225 to 250 degrees, and starts by burning a hardwood fire down to its coals and then shoveling the coals under the front and back of the hog. Because the coals only last for about 30 min-

“ It’s a labor

of love. When I tasted the first hog I ever did, it was like nothing I had ever tasted.”

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SERGEANT CHEF: Beach Avenue BBQ placed first in the village’s Ribfest this year.

utes, the process is continuous. “Low and slow. That’s the name of the game,” Chin said. He added: “It’s a labor of love. When I tasted the first hog I ever did, it was like nothing I had ever tasted. Something clicked. I said to myself ‘I’ve got something here. Everything hits the spots. I can get into this.’” The problem, of course, is that this particular labor of love takes almost a whole day out your life. Chin adapted by eventually buying two cookers that do not take as much individual attention, even though they require just as much time. He also learned that his neighbor Juan Silva was a pit master at a barbecue restaurant. The two got talking, discov-

ered that they share a common passion for smoking meats and formed their own catering company in 2016, which they named Beach Avenue BBQ. They also formed StreetSide, a grassroots group that cooks and delivers warm meals, clothing and self-care products to those in need. In Beach Avenue BBQ’s first year, they catered the LaGrange Park National Night Out. Chin also competed in Forest Park’s Ribfest. The next year, they earned top honors at the Chili & Beer Fest in Forest Park, coming in first with their autumn chili comprised of smoked pork, chorizo, hominy corn and avocado aioli. But this year was the year that everything really came together. Chin won first place out of 25 contestants at Ribfest. Beach Avenue BBQ also secured 11 commitments to sell smoked meats at the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce farmers’ market. Chin still practices cooking as a family affair. His son, 3, and daughter, 5, both help him prepare the hog by trimming its membranes, tendons and helping use a metal syringe to inject the hog with a solution of apple cider vinegar, apple juice and “secret ingredients.” His son will also hand his father pieces of wood for the smoker and periodically look through the smoker’s ports to “make sure the fire is burning well.” Likewise Chin’s mother and father helped at the Ribfest last month. “To me, barbecuing is a family-oriented activity,” Chin said. “I spend time with the kids. I bring them in and hopefully teach them something along the way.” When asked how his wife participates, Chin answered, “She gets involved by eating.”

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A contest for mayor

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hile most of our attention in Forest Park is focused on toting up “Yes” and “No” lawn signs related to the almost-over battle for and against video gaming, we urge you today to raise your eyes from the lawns and to the skies. There, the Review reports today, a contested election for mayor of Forest Park is taking shape for April. And, we would suggest that, even as deserved vitriol is spewed over video gaming in anticipation of Nov. 6, the race for mayor and village council is the real McCoy. This April’s village government election will tell us more about this community’s plans for its own future than any decision on gaming. Certainly, the two are related. The bruising, multi-year slugfest between bar owners and frustrated activists reflects a lack of leadership in the mayor’s office in handling this issue originally. Or doing anything to limit the bitter split in the community since. Forest Park has devolved into factions without trust. And that is the definition of failed leadership. But the future of Forest Park is much broader than whether gaming survives or is quashed. The big issues ahead of this town are diversity and inclusion, optimism and planning, innovation and strategy. We are glad to see that Rory Hoskins, a longtime villager and former village council member, has decided to run for mayor. Hoskins is smart, deeply rooted, and active in town, political enough to be smart, smart enough to know he’s running for mayor of a small town. We actively want to see a slate of council candidates grow up around Hoskins. We have seen in the past few incarnations of the Anthony Calderone era that Forest Park needs a deeper bench than one man as mayor. We need a council that brings actual talent and skills, that raises questions and debates issues, that is race and gender diverse. And we hope that other mayoral and council candidates come forward. We anticipate that Calderone will run for yet another term. We’d advise him not to, but our advice has not been welcomed in this century. Calderone has eked out re-election in his last two go-rounds. It won’t be easier after the gaming debacle and with an energized, progressive and organized opposition, potentially led by a person as levelheaded and well-liked as Rory Hoskins. Let’s vote on video gaming and then let’s focus on the real prize.

Generational change

This might make three straight weeks that the Review has reported about a popular local business going on the market. Previously we noted that Starship Subs and Jimmy’s Place are available to the right buyer. This week we report that Ed’s Way, our independent local grocer, would be open to a buyer. Sure, this might say something about the state of retail and dining in the world and/or in Forest Park. More likely these are stories about generational change and the demands of long hours on aging bodies. We’re hopeful that new buyers will arrive. We can also offer up a hefty list of newly-opened or soonto-open entrepreneurial dreams, including Cactus Grill, EPYK clothing, Takara, Mexican Republic, Studio 8, Tacabron, Soleful Massage, Harvest 365, Seva Beauty, Modern Electric, Living Fresh Market and Small Batch Barbecue. There’s probably more we’re missing. Everything changes.

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OPINION Trials and tribulations of buying a new suit

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wenty-six years ago when I graduated OPRF, for the graduation ceremony they required a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie for the boys and white dresses for the girls. The absurd and offensive symbolism of both of those moves aside, this meant I had to get a suit. I had jackets and ties, which I like, but I owned no suit because both then and now I like style but dislike uniforms. But get a suit I did: medium grey, light pinstripe, and cheap as possible without buying it out of the trunk of a car. It came out occasionally in the years thereafter, mostly at Halloween, and was eventually wholly lost to the mists of time. I hope whoever found it at Goodwill got some use out of it, maybe as a dishrag or a costume for a dog. As the four-year contract that is my day job hits the three-quarter mark, I’ve started to think about what I’m going to do next. It’s been a while since I job-hunted in earnest, and I’ve spent some of that interim time doing stuff like learning to eat and exercise like an adult and getting in better shape and watching my beard turn gray and moving firmly into the mid-career phase of life. I am now too old to think of other people as “grownups,” plus I don’t particularly like working, but I enjoy money, plus my old suit and three sport coats no longer fit, so: It is time to buy some suits. Generally I dislike buying new clothes. I’ve never understood why clothes cost what some of them do, the return on my investment for dressing up is generally low — lot of backhanded, passive-aggressive comments like “You clean up nice!” — and, with the sole exception of David Letterman, I never knew anyone who both enjoyed wearing a suit and was a force for good in my life. The problem with this need is that it has been 26 years since I bought a suit, and the Sears on North Av-

enue has closed. (Sidebar: What are they going to do with that space? There aren’t nearly enough windows for lofts and you can’t put a Whole Foods or a Mariano’s in without a gutrehab level modification, plus no corporation in their collective right mind is building something that size in Chicago when they could play the three villages across the street against one another in a tax-credit bonanza. Good luck, y’all.) Without that Sears, I’ve lost my suit-buying north star, my fallback fail-safe. I am assured by reputable sources (Google) that there are really only two color choices for the interview suit of an adult: blue and dark gray. This is garbage for several reasons. One is that two prime choices is a holdover from the days when sallow Europeans declared everything they had the Permanent World Standard of Good Taste — which I resent on behalf of a solid 75 percent of the rest of the world — and two, neither of those is a good color for me. Light colors look good on me. Dark colors, save black, do not. I made a few inquiries and it turns out the darkest gray is black to everyone in America who isn’t a suit salesman, so we’ve escaped disaster there. Still, why aren’t teal and purple and canary yellow the best colors for a suit? I look good in those colors, even if I also look like I have an unhealthy fandom relationship with Prince or maybe Dick Tracy. I look great in houndstooth, brown corduroy, black leather, and white linen. All good for jackets, all bad for suits. I could pull off colors. But alas, a bunch of pasty people who never saw the sun picked the “classiest” colors 400 years ago so now I have to drop a bunch of money on either a suit that looks like a sad cloud or a suit that’s an emblem away from a prep school uniform. Anyhow, I’m going to look at suits this week, so assume you’ll hear more about this next month. Have a kind thought for the person of sales who has to field my questions. She’s going to need all the love and support she can get.

ALAN

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I had jackets

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Let’s focus our energy on growing

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We have all noticed the slogan from the Pro-Gambling group, “Let Forest Park Grow”. Their slogan implies growth in the village will be suppressed by “Voting to Prohibit.” Ironically, the only suppression done the last few years was by the gambling proponents and their allies on the village council and Election Board who chose to suppress your right to vote. “Voting YES to prohibit Gambling” is not about stifling growth. It is a vote to take back Forest Park

from the few who want to exploit us. It is a vote that will remind the village administration how upset we are over their choice to ignore the will of the voters and force video gambling on the town. It is a vote to end the funneling of money out of this town through regressive taxation. It is a vote to grow the charm and family-oriented community we hold so dear. We have yet to see any substantial growth for our village as a result of gambling. Our

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village fees have only increased. Some businesses that hosted these machines have shuttered or are silently listed for sale. VG only benefits a handful of bar owners. For every dollar gambled and lost, the bars and machine operators pocket 70 cents while the village brings in one nickel. What they call growth is really a scheme for easy money meant to bailout their faltering business on the backs of our neighbors. So why do we need gambling to grow? Simply, we don’t. What we need is to reinvigorate the entrepreneurial spirit. This village has a great opportunity to reinvent itself. Let’s embrace new businesses that can give an economic boon to Forest Park, and encourage struggling businesses to change with the times. Why dive into an oversaturated gambling market instead of looking towards other sectors of the economy? Acquiring innovative businesses to set Forest Park apart from surrounding cities is what will drive an influx of visitors, jobs, and revenue in to our town, not out. We need to build momentum for future growth rather than rely on quick profits that come with considerable social costs, and no guarantees for future success. Forest Park is changing and that scares some people clinging to a bygone era, desperately preying on your fears of an underfunded Village and empty storefronts. They argue that our economy is still driven by bars that can only stay competitive in a free market by relying on gambling. They convinced our local government to over-ride the will of the public and force gambling on a skeptical town. Is this village a democracy or just another example of Chicago’s old school crony capitalism at work? Bar owners claim they are having a hard time, but seem to have an endless supply of cash to fight your right to vote all the way to the Supreme Court of Illinois. Thankfully, over 3000 residents said, “ENOUGH” by signing the petition that gives all of us a chance to vote on this issue, and some even chipped in for the lawyer needed to fight and secure our right to vote. This November, let’s focus our energy back to the growth of our village by Voting YES to Prohibit Video Gaming in Forest Park.

Daniel Marcus

Forest Park resident

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LEGAL NOTICE

Revenue

General

Major Funds 1,966,493 9,339 1,820,183 53,403

Property Tax 4,597,252 Replacement Tax 142,168 Sales Tax 3,092,692 Income Tax 1,289,112 Use Tax 372,641 Other State Taxes 149,402 Utility Taxes 1,436,727 Licenses, Permits, and Fees 1,411,229 Grants 503,448 Ambulance, Fire and Police 466,715 Water Sales Refuse, Yard Waste and Recycle 917,731 Fines 972,811 Rentals 250,465 Pension Contributions Interest/Dividends/Investment Inc. 15,463 Community Center Activities 490,463 Charges for Services 614,969 Investment Gains/(Losses) Other 80,126 Sales of Assets 6,000 Total Revenue 16,809,414 3,849,418 Expenditures

19,527,630 4,692,696

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Balance (2,718,216) (843,278) Transfers and Other Sources 906,466 501,902 Previous Year Fund Balance 1,536,907 10,216,713 Current Year Ending Fund Balance (274,843) 9,875,337 Disbursements Great than $2,500 – May 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018 3Branch Products, Inc 3,709; 34 Publishing Inc 8,800; A&F Sewer Company Inc 67,894; AA Rental Center 2,612; ABRA Auto Body & Glass 13,545; Accela Inc # 774375 41,173; Action Transmission & Auto 30,952; Administrative Consulting Specialists LLC 12,000; Advance Welding and Equipment Inc 8,260; AFTERMATH Inc 2,625; Air One Equipment Inc 17,674; Alliance Pension Consultants LLC 17,000; Allied Benefit Systems 2,623; Amalgamated Bank of Chicago 1,007,819; AMS Electric Inc 12,150; Animal Care League 4,335; ASI System Integration Inc 19,279; Associated Tire & Battery Co. 10,922; AT&T 78,820; Atlas Bobcat Inc 8,051; Axon Enterprise Inc 4,882; B&F Construction Code Service 29,934; Baker an Taylor 128,173; Barnes, Brian E 10,065; BBB of Forest Park LLC 12,493; BC Body Craft Inc 34,994; Berwyn Garage 4,456; Best Neon Sign Company 2,505; Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL 1,592,858; BP 7,109; Broadway in Chicago 6,019; Brookfield North Riverside Water Commission 5,079; Burke Beverage Inc 5,313; Burke Engineering LTD, Christopher 704,846; Burke LLC 802,986; Business Districts Inc 16,825; Call One 5,762; CAPERS 13,000; Capital One 69,300; Case Lots Inc 10,885; CDC Enterprises Inc 37,593; CDS Office Technologies 7,626; Cerniglia Co 128,142; Certified Fleet Services Inc 37,262; Chicago Communications LLC 3,063; Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention Co 3,034; Chicago Part Sound LLC 4,172; Chicago Salt Company Inc 8,240; Cintas Corporation No 769 10,853; City of Chicago 3,075,929; Com Ed 65,083; Comcast 11,371; Compass Minerals America 62,956; Conduent Business Services LLC 3,480; Constellation Energy Services Inc 48,688; Cook County Dept of Public Health 25,700; Core & Main LP 46,900; Corky’s Catering 3,613; Crowe Horwath LLP 56,500; Currie Motors Chevrolet 200,174; Davis Tree

Annual Treasurer’s Report Village of Forest Park Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

Debt Non Major Enterprise Fiduciary Library Service Funds 345,386 - 1,808,141 1,742,351 8,419 23,252 33,081 391,202 55,523 133,194 26,319 - 6,077,350 323,346 24,289 553,096 11,639 7,479 1,207,878 20,220 29,846 518,278 1,027 18,077 3,344 20,550 - 1,290,285 6,109,118 4,128,722 1,855,161 -

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372,006 1,612,088 307,879 127,635 - (501,902) (900,000) - 1,574,933 11,541,344 36,697,033 2,513,286 - 1,445,037 12,253,432 37,004,912 2,640,921 Care 17,345; Dearborn National Life Insurance Co 3,676; Delta Dental of Illinois 107,463; Demco 28,778; Dwyer, Mark 3,375; Dynegy Energy Services 10,945; Easypermit Postage 3,513; EBSCO Information Services 9,388; Educational Development Corporation 2,942; Elevator Inspection Services 7,553; Elite Tire & Auto Service 3,779; Emergency Comm. Network LLC 11,960; Envirosafe 9,124; Fidelity Security Life Insurance Co 2,554; Findaway World LLC 3,889; Fire Service Inc 459,418; First Ayd Corp. 6,632; Fleet Safety Supply 13,453; Forest Park National Bank 250,809; Forest Park Public Library 33,081; Forest Printing 34,212; Freeway Ford Sterling Truck 9,184; Full Circle K9 Solutions Inc 9,250; George’s Concrete 6,700; Grand Appliance 9,623; Granicus Inc 7,171; Greenline Environmental Solutions LLC 6,875; Greenwood Transfer LLC 4,995; Gulbrandsen Ret., Hon. Perry J. 9,900; Hallet Movers 15,010; HD Supply Waterworks LTD 26,141; Health Endeavors SC 18,631; Heather Klemp-Hahn and Loevy & Loevy 91,000; Henderson Products Inc 7,513; Heuel, Mike 5,750; Home Depot 3,985; Houseal Lavigne 22,035; IL Tactical Officers Assoc. 3,250; Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 52,402; Illinois Department Employment Security 17,662; Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 53,753; Illinois EPA 6,000; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 262,192; IRS (Social Security/Medicare) 328,981; Illinois State Police 41,991; J.G. Uniforms Inc 3,682; Johnco Builders Inc 5,400; Johnson Paving Co 889,833; Kane McKenna and Associates 34,094; K-Five 4,941; Kimball Midwest 4,661; Klein, Thrope, & Jenkins 4,490; Koral Maintenance 23,681; Lakeview Bus Lines Inc 3,391; Lauterbach and Amen 7,760; Lewis University 9,119; Libraries of Illinois Risk Agency 8,721; LinkedIn Corporation 4,500; L-K Fire Extinguisher Service-No 2 2,749; Local 701 Welfare Fund, Automobile Mechanics 14,664; Local 705 I.B of T. Health & Welfare 257,504; Lyons Pin-

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ner Electric Co 126,850; MABAS Division XI 10,000; McAdam Landscaping 66,614; McCarthy Ford of North Riverside 16,679; McDonalds 2,955; McNamara, Thomas 2,725; Medieval Times 3,081; Metro Mortuary Transport 3,505; Metro Reporting Services LTD 3,048; Metropolitan Industries, Inc 26,713; Midwest Tape 40,669; Military & Police Supply 2,891; Mohr and Sons, H.J. 16,080; Mohr Oil Company 154,141; Moore Medical 6,679; Municipal Systems Inc 61,500; N G Plumbing Inc 4,000; National Power Rodding Corp 12,356; National Salt Co 6,675; Naturescape Design Inc 15,098; Nelson Systems Inc 3,911; NICOR 9,342; NOBS Towing 7,435; North East Multi-Reg. Training 6,850; Nunley LLC 14,429; Oak/Leyden Devel. Service 28,870; Office 8 4,221; O’Herron Company Inc., Ray 27,351; On Time Inc 2,506; O’Shea Consulting Inc., Matthew 33,000; OTM Water Services 14,390; Over Drive 3,000; Paramedic Services of Illinois 534,481; Paramount Theatre 3,700; Parkmobile LLC 6,131; Partners & Paws 2,985; Parts 3 LLC 52,439; Patten Industries 3,738; Paulsons Rex Paint 8,557; Pitney Bowes 26,519; Playcore Wisconsin Inc 4,136; ProQuest 2,902; Quill 25,002; R Gang 2,700; R. Eck & Sons Inc 9,420; Rainbow Book Company 12,245; Recorded Books 10,791; Republic Services 675,996; Ricoh America’s Corporation 11,928; Roy Strom Refuse Removal 11,722; Russo Power Equipment 4,082; Rydin Decal 7,927; S&D Prime Maintenance 16,532; Saber-Toothed Computing 3,050; Schaeffer MFG Co 4,402; Schauers Hardware 7,813; Sensus USA Inc 3,382; SEPS Inc 3,421; Service Master DSI 5,662; Shaughnessy, Paul 3,000;SiteOne Landscape Supply 8,320; Smithereen Pest Management Services 8,938; Snap on Industrial 4,264; SNI Solutions 3,750; Southside Truck Service Inc 3,636; Special T Unlimited 7,452; Specialty Mat Service 2,875; Standard & Associates Inc 4,802; Standard Equipment Co. 6,943; State of Illinois Treasurer 1,221,742; State Treasurer – IDOT 8,580; Stefl Inc, Tim 6,300; Sterling Codifiers Inc 3,821; Stewart, John B 6,100; Storino Ramello & Durkin 188,270; Stryker Sales Corporation 45,845; Suburban Laboratories Inc 4,355; Suburban Mailing Services Inc 14,136; Summit Tank & Equipment 2,985; SWAN 22,665; Techno Consulting Inc 54,817; Technology Management Revolving Fund 10,758; Telcom Innovations Group LLC 5,314; The Fireside Theatre 3,556; The Right Stuff Entertainment Inc 3,000; Theatre at the Center 2,896; Thomson Reuters-West 4,382; Total Parking Solutions Inc 39,023; Traffic Control & Protection 5,213; Traynor, Raymond 13,545; Triangle Environmental 8,603; Unifirst Corporation 5,225; United Healthcare Insurance Company 10,742; United States Marshall Services 299,860; Value Line Publishing 2,950; Verizon Wireless 16,017; Versatile Computer Services 14,368; Village of Forest Park 214,819; Village of Forest Park Firefighter Pension Fund 782,007; Village of Forest Park Police Pension Fund 1,049,386; Village of River Forest 8,119; Wednesday Journal Display 3,217; West Central Municipal Conference 19,261; West Cook County Solid Waste 242,444; West Suburban Cons. Dispatch Center 884,404; West Town Refrigeration 20,357; White Star Tours 2,709; Wholesale Direct Inc 3,950; Wilkie, Carl 5,325; Windy City Limousine 39,591; XEROX Corp. 26,738 Disbursements less than $2,500: 1,327,060 Salaries – May 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018

$25,000 and Under: Aftanas, Joseph; Agron, Kaitlin; Akin, Ashley; Alvarez, Milton; Atwood, Abigail; Barger, Camille; Barnett Powell, Mary; Becker, James; Becker, Richard; Biscaglio, Anthony; Bojorquez, Mariana; Bolton, Donald; Brown, Johnnie; Buchanan, Chelsea; Byrnes, Joseph; Calabrese, Giovanni; Calamus, Zachary; Camargo, Rosario; Carfagno, Gina; Clarke, Patrick; Collis, Andrew; Collis, James; Constantino, Justine; Cubie, Freddie; Curtis, Luther; Davis, Nicholas; DeSonia, Della; Diaz, Carmen; D; Dylewski, Diana;

Dylewski, Jessica; Edwards, Johnny; Entler, Rachell; Ferguson, Ashley; Finlay, David; Flanagan, Mary; Fluker, Michael; Francis, Samuel; Gargiulo, John; Gemkow, Catherine; Gianopolous, Jodi; Giblin, Margaret; Graham, Tim; Grant-Knox, Darius; Gravelin, Kristen; Gray, Rene; Griffin, Meredith; Harris, Joella; Havey, Emma; Haynes, Michael; Herring, Anthony; Howard, Cory; James, Thomas; Jennett; Joshua; Jimenez Cruz, Brenda; Johnson, Robert; Jones, Kenneth; Kane, Sarah; Knack, Kenneth; Kozak, Maureen; Lacey III, Johnnie; Leonard, Angeline; Lifka, Robert; Lococo, Nicholas; Love, Briana; Mannix, Thomas; McMahon, Terrance; Melnyk, Yuliya; Moore, Joe Ann; Moravec, Christopher; Moreno, Ivan; Mullin, Katherine; Murphy, Ryan; Novak, Daniel; O’Connor, Karyn; O’Connor, Philip; O’Mara, Sean; O’Rourke, Michael; Pavlovic, Davor; Pellettiere, Barbara; Petrey, Nicole; Plum, Jonathan; Popelka, Scott; Portillo, Gerado; Powers, Adam; Powers, Brian; Puente, Maximiliano; Pusavc, Briana; Rayford, Christyn; Reda, Caleb; Rhodes, Nicole; Ricardo, Ralen; Rice, Sarah; Riglos, Daysi; Riley, Mary Margaret; Rolden, Giovanni; Ruiz, Yesennia; Ryan, Brady; Ryan, Dylan; Salas, Roberto; Samutthai, Nat; Setinek, Melanie; Schick, Joseph; Scott, Debra; Shorner, Samuel; Shorner, Zachary; Smith, Lorine; Solms, Karl; Stamatakous, Paul; Stuart, Karen; Thiakos, Ethan; Thompson, Betty; Thompson, James; Thompson, Kathleen; Trausch, Jocelyn; Uhlir, Jason; Ward, Wendy; Weinbrecht, Marie; Wiebe, Karen; Wiese, Lauren; Wilkinson, Kathryn; Zagar, Pollyann $25,000 to $49,000 Aliasi, Tina; Banaszak, Keith; Blonska, Urszula; Calderone, Anthony; Cline, Matthew; Corzine, Claudia; Cundari, Joanna; Dowdle, Matthew; Dowdle, Meghan; Flanagan, Morna; Griffin, Clifford; Guzman, Cara; Hammond, Alicia; Heitzman, Sandra; Jimenez Cruz, Maria; Keohane, Wendy; Lane, Francis; Lay, Michael; Manor, Claire; Marasco, Frank; Marrocco, Donna; Murphy, Kathryn; Murray, Denise; O’Donnell, Laura; O’Shea, Sharon; Perez, Amilicar; Plum, William; Powers, Edilia; Radomski, Rafal; Riggins, LaShan; Sinisi, Michael; Stark, Danylle; Towsend, Regina; Wilkinson, Margaret; Zavala, Joel $50,000 to $74,999 Bassaloff, Christie; Bell, Eric; Braniff, Patrick; Brhel, Steve; Doss, John Ryan; Farnum, Susan; Gabino, Vito; Grams, Thomas; Harris, Deborah; Knysch, Steven; Lavin, Skye; Loisi, Michael; Marasco, Michael; Myers, Michael; Panzani, Rocco; Powers, Brenda; Raimondi, Richards, Paul; Ryan, Timothy; Scollard, Belinda; Scollard, Patrick; Trelenberg, James $75,000 to $99,999 Arroyo, Jesus; Barger, Richard; Bryant. Robert; Casanova, Miguel; Cody, Sally; Davini, Louis; Dylewski, Karen; Glinke, Stephen; Hannan, Aaron; Hedrick, Kevin; Hriensaitong, Kenneth; Kozak, Nicholas; Moritz, Vanessa; Murphy, Dora; Myers, Travis; O’Kane, Scott; Olmsted, Letitia; Prescott, George; Shaker, Pilar Stella, Salvatore; Toth, William; Valtman, Brian; VanPetten, John; Villasenor, Anthony $100,000 to $124,999 Bryant, Robert; Caines, Andrea; Cannon, Thomas; Chiappetta, Phillip; Conrad, Timothy; Damato, Phillip; Defors, Nicholas; Diano, Justin; Doss, John; Flores, Jose; Frey, Scott; Gillian, Timothy; Grimes, Harold; Gross, Kenneth; Hankus, Lindsey; Heveran, Jarlath; Hickey Jr, George; Janopoulos, Tom; Kendall, Robert; Kinder, Michael; Maylath, Mark; McClintock, Scott; Morrissette, Peter; Nelson, Russell; O’Connor, Michael; Petrovic, Nicholas; Reid, Bobby; Soto, Humberto; Spagnolo, Michael; Stasinopoulos, Adam; Trevarthen, Lauren; Weber, Andrew; Weiler, Stephen; Zanoni, Steven $125,000 and over Adams, Timothy; Aftanas, Thomas; Chin, Christopher; Hall, Tom; Harrison, Michael; Keating, Michael; Lee, Young; McDermott, Robert; Miller, Daniel; Pater, Daniel; Reilly, John

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I stand by my reporting on PMSA

For a brief moment during a Sept. 18 regular meeting of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 school board, the local newspapers became the topic of discussion. The subject was our handling of the facilities master plan process that has been going on at the district for a year now. I (representing Village Free Press) and my colleagues at Forest Park Review have reported on the process from the beginning (before the school board hired Perkins and Will to help draft the plan) until that Sept. 18 meeting, when representatives from the architectural firm, school board members and Supt. Jesse Rodriguez seemed to cast an important part of our coverage in a cloud of suspicion. “The newspaper stated that PMSA was going to close,” Rodriguez said. “And then they stated that PMSA is not going to close. They’re utilizing information that they receive in the board meeting in a way that they understand it, but what they and the public should know is that no decision has been made.” Mark Jolicoeur, an architect with Perkins and Will, said that the architectural firm “in no way, shape or form” makes any final decision on the master plan. That’s the board’s role. “We cannot control what a writer puts in a newspaper and publishes,” Jolicoeur said, adding that he doesn’t have the ability to make Village Free Press and Forest Park Review retract the information in the articles that I wrote (and I’ve written all of the articles relevant to that Sept. 18 board discussion). I admire and respect every member on the current school board, as well as Supt. Rodriguez. I also think Perkins and Will is doing a fine job handling this master facilities planning process and have done a great job handling a similar long-term capital planning process in a nearby high school district that I also cover. But I have to push back against the perception of our coverage that seems to have taken root among a critical mass of D209 officials and the district’s outside architect. At no point have I reported that PMSA will or will not close. At no point have I reported the preliminary plans so far drafted as part of the facilities master plan as if they were final plans approved by the board. At no point have I suggested in my reporting that the architects have, as Jolicoeur claims, made any final decisions regarding the master plan. In fact, the last sentence of the very first article that I wrote about this matter — entitled “D209 could dissolve PMSA campus” in Forest Park Review and “Architects, Public Ponder Merging PMSA Campus With East And/Or West” in Village Free Press —is this: “[Jolicoeur] said that the

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firm [Perkins and Will] will have a draft facilities master plan completed by May to present to the board in June.” Higher up in that article is this: “For the first time in the master facilities planning process, the architects offered a series of very preliminary options for dealing with the district’s facilities burden and most of them centered on what to do with PMSA.” The architects presented “very preliminary” concepts (based, in part, on public input and an evaluation of the district’s financial realties and capital needs) that introduced the possibility of D209 dissolving PMSA’s campus (hence the headline in Forest Park Review, which may be blunt or worded for effect, but it’s not wrong). After many PMSA families lodged a strong opposition against even considering the possibility of dissolving the school’s one-building campus (which they thought tantamount to closing the school itself), the architects did what they were hired by the board to do — they modified their preliminary plans, concepts and scenarios in order to take into account that particular strain of community feedback. The preliminary plan now takes into account all three campuses. The architects, steering team and building leadership teams are no longer even flirting with the idea of dissolving PMSA’s campus. Indeed, D209 board members came to a consensus at a meeting on Sept. 18 that all three campuses will remain intact (they did not, however, formally vote on the matter). The architects are still working with district officials and community members to draft a plan that they hope reflects the district’s and the wider community’s needs, priorities and values. District officials are currently refining funding scenarios related to the master plan. There’s more community feedback to come in October. The board could vote on a final master facilities plan sometime before the year is out. That’s what has happened. That’s where this process is at. That’s what I’ve reported. And, so far, no one at Perkins and Will, and no one at the district has offered up any information that substantially refutes my reporting. Besides, my reporting is based on information that they themselves have provided to the public. I urge everyone to read our coverage critically and thoroughly. If we haven’t reported on something accurately, please let us know in detail and, if you’re right, we’ll issue a correction. But for elected officials and well-respected professionals to perpetuate what I’m confident is a gross misreading of my work is just plain wrong.

Michael Romain Village Free Press/ Forest Park Review

Just how level is this playing field?

As the issue of video gambling at Forest Park bars gained traction in 2013, bar owners started whining about having a “level playing field” to compete with our neighbors in Berwyn and North Riverside. Neighbors? Huh. This got me thinking who are the “actual” neighbors of these gambling bar/parlors? Lets look at Madison St., there is a hardware store, clothing stores, hair salons, an ice cream parlor, antique stores and other great businesses. Don’t these neighbors deserve a “level playing field” too? During 2017, O’Sullivan’s took in about $64,000 just for having gambling. Duffy’s got $60,000 during the same period. If I were the owner of a salon or ice cream parlor, I’d be

thinking, ‘Damn! That’s a huge chunk of my payroll, why do the bars benefit from this government handout and not me!’ No, the playing field isn’t level for them at all. Human nature being what it is, it will get worse. When the video gambling lights and signs and banners start to appear, the tidy storefronts like the hardware store and the paint store will be cloaked with the seedy bombast of their neighbors neon glare. This is classic real estate regression. As you enter the voting booth, think about ALL of our Madison St. neighbors. Vote Yes to prohibit video gambling.

Steven Backman Forest Park resident

Forest Park is not overrun by denizens of the Underworld I have been observing the ongoing saga surrounding video gaming in Forest Park for the past several months and this is what I have found: Since allowing gaming machines, I have seen no discernable difference in our Village. Despite some people’s claims that allowing a few machines in restaurants and bars would lead to Forest Park being overrun by denizens of the Underworld, no such thing has happened. Unlike some of our surrounding villages, Forest Park doesn’t allow outside gaming signage so there is no risk of turning into a “mini-Vegas.” The local business owners have also pledged that they wouldn’t put up such signs even if there was no ordinance against them. Gaming brings in much-needed revenue

to the Village, which is a big benefit for allowing a few machines that I barely even notice. Despite the fact that allowing gaming has been a net-positive thing for the Village, there are a small but very vocal group of people who are dead set against it. Their reason often boils down to “I just don’t like it.” I don’t believe it is right for anyone to foist their personal moral code on others. If you don’t like gaming then don’t play. Many responsible adults who can make their own decisions do enjoy gaming and they don’t need a self-righteous lecture. Let it Be. Vote No on Prohibition.

Randy Nicholson, Forest Park resident

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Nick Fabbrini, from Forest Park, has enjoyed a stellar hockey career as a player and coach at Fenwick, University of Illinois and USA Hockey. Courtesy of The Daily Illini

Dreams on ice

Fabbrini has excelled at Fenwick, Illinois and now with Team USA hockey By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Nick Fabbrini’s hockey journey will take him to Krasnoyarsk, Russia as an assistant coach of the U.S. Men’s National University Team at the Winter World University Games (March 2-12). Previously, he served as an assistant on the same team at the same event, only in Kazakhstan. You know, the country made quasi-famous by the 2006 film, Borat. A lesser-known fact about Fabbrini is that his love of sports began on the Garfield School playground in Forest Park. “I grew up playing all kinds of sports at the Garfield School playground,” said Fabbrini, a Forest Park native. “All the kids in the neighborhood got together. Depending on the season and what the weather allowed, we played baseball, football, soccer and roller hockey.” Roller hockey sowed the seeds of love for ice hockey, aided by a pair of buddies down the street. “I was really lucky that a couple of kids down the block, Matt and Tom Montes, were into hockey,” Fabbrini said. “Matt played Division I hockey and both of them really knew the sport. I fell in love with it. I started watching hockey on TV and reading books about it. I quickly became a hockey junkie.”

A few years later, Fabbrini’s addiction worked to Fenwick High School hockey’s benefit. After stints playing in the Franklin Park house league and for club teams like the Addison Grizzlies and Chicago Blues, Fabbrini joined the Friars his junior year in high school. Playing alongside center John Glancy and right-winger Mike Janda, Fabbrini flourished as a forward on one of the greatest lines in the history of Illinois High School hockey. Goalie Trevor Heffernan and all-state defenseman Chris Meegan and Eddie Mazur ensured comparable excellence at the other end of the rink. Coached by Dave Cromer and his assistant, Mike Breslin, Fenwick won back-to-back state championships and Kennedy Cup titles during Fabbrini’s upperclassmen years. “I was really fortunate to play on such great teams,” he said. “I actually played baseball and soccer at Fenwick as well. Having such a rich sports history was definitely a factor in my decision to go there. “Being a student-athlete there was a big part of why I enjoyed it so much,” Fabbrini said. “I also think students at Fenwick are typically there because they want to get the most out of their education.” With a strong academic and athletic background in place, Fabbrini considered junior hockey or college as his next move.

After much consideration, Fabbrini decided on the University of Illinois. During his time in Champaign-Urbana (2004-2008), Fabbrini had 74 goals and 58 assists for 132 points in 141 games played. The Illini won American Collegiate Hockey Association National Championships in 2006 and 2008. “It really worked out great for me to be honest,” Fabbrini said about attending Illinois. “Like Fenwick, I was really fortunate to play with a lot of really good players. Those guys had won a lot before coming to Illinois.” After assistant coaching stints with Fenwick and the Chicago Hawks, Fabbrini worked as a graduate assistant in the hockey program at Illinois during the 2008-09 season. A few years later, he was named head coach of his alma mater. Entering his sixth season on the bench this fall, he has guided the Illini to a 142-87-9 record and the 2013 CSCHL regular-season championship. “Hockey is such a great game,” Fabbrini said. “The sport has done a lot for me. Having the opportunity to give to the younger generation of hockey players is rewarding. It’s great to see kids grow as players and people.” Now Fabbrini, 32, is excited about the aforementioned opportunity to coach Team USA in Russia. “The Winter World University Games is sort of like a mini-Winter Olympics for college students,” Fabbrini said. “We send the best players from the ACHA whereas most other countries send current or former pro players. “Anytime you get to represent your country in an international setting, it’s special,” he added. “I’m looking forward to working with and learning from head coach Roger Grillo. Hopefully, I can help this team bring home a medal.”

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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) 1.Publication Title: Forest Park Review 2. Publication no.: USPS 0205-160 3. Date of filing: Oct. 10, 2018 4. Frequency of issue: Weekly 5. No of issues published annually: 52 6. Annual subscription price: $22.00 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, Cook Co. 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters or general business office of publisher: (same) 9. Names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor and manager editor: Publisher: Dan Haley, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Editor: Nona Tepper, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 Managing Editor: Ken Trainor, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 10. The owner is: Wednesday Journal, Inc., 141 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302. Stockholders owning 1% or more of stock: Gary Collins, 1326 William St., River Forest, IL 60305-1135; Robert Downs, 924 N. Euclid., Oak Park, IL 60302-1320; Dan and Mary Haley, 1305 Clinton, Berwyn, IL 60402-1231; Andrew Johnston & Julie Bernstein 9828 Trillium Trail, Bridgman MI 49106; Matthew Panschar, 2636 2nd Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55408-1701; Alexander, Edward Panschar and Martha Panschar, P.O. Box 200279, Anchorage, AK 99520-0279; Ruth Levy, 77 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012-1701. 11. Known bondholders, mortagees and other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are: None. 12. N/A 13. Publication name: Forest Park Review 14. Issue date for circulation data below: Sept. 26, 2018 15. Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: A. Total no. copies printed (net press run): 1753 B1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions stated on Form 3541: 20 B2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions stated on form 3541: 719 B3. Paid distribution outside the mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales and other paid distribution outside USPS: 84 B4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS: 0 C. Total Paid distribution: 823 D1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies included on PS form 3541: 0 D2. Free on nominal rate in-county copies included on PS Form 3541:504 D3. Free or nominal rate copies mailed at other classes through the USPS: 0 D4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside the mail:40 E. Total free or nominal rate distribution: 544 F. Total distribution: 1,367 G. Copies not distributed: 385 H: Total: 1,752 I. Percent paid: 60% 15. No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: A. Total no. copies printed (net press run): 1693 B1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions stated on Form 3541: 21 B2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions stated on form 3541: 707 B3. Paid distribution outside the mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales and other paid distribution outside USPS: 80 B4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS: 0 C. Total Paid distribution: 808 D1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies included on PS form 3541: 0 D2. Free on nominal rate in-county copies included on PS Form 3541: 457 D3. Free or nominal rate copies mailed at other classes through the USPS: 0 D4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside the mail: 40 E. Total free or nominal rate distribution: 497 F. Total distribution: 1,305 G. Copies not distributed: 388 H: Total: 1,693 I. Percent paid: 60% 16. Publication of statement of ownership will be printed in the Oct. 10, 2018 issue of this publication. 17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Dan Haley, Publisher Oct. 10, 2018

Religion Guide 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

Presbyterian

ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship

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.

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

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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

Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

708/386-1576

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

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

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

Fair Oaks

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 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

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.

Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

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

Oct 9-16 Navaratri Hindu 18 St. Luke, Apostle & Evangelist Christian 19 Dasara Hindu 20 Birth of the Báb Baha’i Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sikh 28 Reformation Day Protestant Christian Milvian Bridge Day Christian 31 All Hallows Eve Christian Reformation Day Protestant Christian Nov 1 All Saints Day Christian Samhain - Beltane Wicca/Pagan Northern and Southern hemispheres 2 All Souls Day Catholic Christian 7 Diwali Sikh - Jain - Hindu 8 Jain New Year Jain Vikram New Year Hindu 12 Birth of Baha’u’llah Baha’i 15 Nativity Fast begins ends Dec. 24 Orthodox Christian

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Part Time Positions Available for 2018-19 school year After-School Recreation / Day Care Worker Youth Development Specialist on site at Oak Park public schools The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Requirements include: -6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses -previous experience working with children. Openings available for the 2018-19 school year starting. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer TALENTED STYLIST WANTED Seeking talented stylist to work in vintage hair salon. This salon is unique; apply if you are, too. Broadway Hair Salon, Brookfield. 708-485-0371

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SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT FOR MAYWOOD

CITY REAL ESTATE Open Houses • 2-4pm Sunday, October 14 & Saturday, October 20 5738 W Erie St., Chicago

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Reserve your own affordable 2 or 3 BR condo unit of 1000+ sq ft of living space being built on this historic site. You’ll benefit from a unique 12 year tax freeze and lower monthly living expenses from energy saving systems/appliances, and you can help design your own individual unit. Plans also include building 5 new townhomes onsite. For details Call 708-383-9223. OAK PARK 1 BR CONDOMINIUM 400 BLK WESLEY AVE $85K includes: Queen bed, sofabed, bookcase, dining set & 2 TVs, kitchenware and appliances Call Lanny 708-616-4111.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR APT 2nd floor, newer carpeting, ample closets. Gas & electric not included. No smoking or pets. Near public transportation. Garage parking included. $1000 per month plus 1 mo security and credit check. Call 708-366-0552. SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER? Call us for Advertising Rates! 708/613-3333

LARGE 5 BR HOME with huge BR on main floor and 1.5 BAs. Double LR with parlor. Much original woodwork, grand stairway in entry. Side drive and garage. In desirable Austin Village, close to Green line and Austin bus. . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 Linda Cole • Coldwell Banker 708 513-7057

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT THERAPY OFFICES FOR RENT Therapy offices for rent in north Oak Park. Rehabbed building. Nicely furnished. Flexible leasing. Free parking; Free wifi; Secure building; Friendly colleagues providing referrals. Shared Waiting room; optional Conference room. Call or email with questions. Shown on Sundays. Lee 708.383.0729 drlmadden@ameritech.net

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Many household / kitchen items, wooden youth desk with shelves and chair, Brother laser printer; extension ladder, wall art, books, jewelry, men’s boots; women’s and young men’s clothing and shoes; and much more. Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 1130 S HARVEY enter thru alley

FRI 10/12 & SAT 10/13 2PM TO 4PM

Music CD’s, VHS Hit movies, Cd/ DVD storage unit, women’s large & plus size clothing, men’s clothing, shoes (new), small kitchen appliances, books (cooking, health, celebrity bio’s), bedsheet sets (new), umbrellas (new), pet supplies & pet outfits (small dogs), walker (for elderly), & more. River Forest

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ITEMS FOR SALE BOYS BUNK BED Solid pine bunk bed, full size bottom.bed .staircase storage. From the room place. In good condition. Asking $400, firm. Call 708.261.6949.

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FURNITURE & MORE Oval Marble Dining Room Table with 4 chairs, Solid Oak Coffee Table, Carpet Shampooer, Roll Top Desk, Under Cabinet Dishwasher, Marble Top Pedestal Table, Lawnmower, Garden Tools, New Christmas Lights and other household items. Call 708-386-7998.

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CHESTERFIELD SOFAS Looking for used Chesterfield Sofas. Call Ammon 312-320-9475.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of MARGARITA MENDOZA, Petitioner and JUAN CARLOS CAMACHO, Respondent, Case No. 2018D-007945. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before October 30, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for a solar PV installation at the Oak Park Conservatory. Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the solar PV installation at the Oak Park Conservatory. Work includes installation of 19.8 kW solar PV system with racking, inverters, electrical work, panel and interconnection. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 11:30 a.m. (CST) on Friday, October 26th, 2018, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website as of 10:00 am Wednesday, October 10th, 2018. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Monday, October 15th at 10:30 am (CST), at 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2018. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project.

LEGAL NOTICE

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The Village of Oak Park will receive Bids from qualified Vendors for project 18-201, Uniform Laundry and Rental Services pursuant to this Request for Bids. Bids will be accepted at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Bids will be reviewed and the results of the review will be presented to the Village.

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 1, 2018 for the following: Phase III Construction Engineering for the Madison Street Improvement Project. In general, the contract will require professional engineering services to oversee construction of a proposed project on Madison Street from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard which includes street resurfacing, corner sidewalk ramp improvements, sewer improvements, spot safety improvements, and pavement markings which is proposed for construction during the summer of 2019.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Village starting on Wednesday, October 10th at http://www.oak-park.us/ bid or at the Public Works Center at the address listed above or by calling 708-358-5700. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or to waive technicalities, or to accept any item of any bid. Information is available from the Budget and Revenue Analyst, Diane Stanislavski at 708-358-5700 or dstanislavski@ oak-park.us. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Diane Stanislavski Budget and Revenue Analyst Published in Wednesday Journal 10/10/2018

Park District of Oak Park By: Kassie Porreca, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the rain water harvesting installation at the Oak Park Conservatory. Work includes installation of four 1100 gallon tanks, downspout tie-ins, pumps, filters, plumbing, water line to greenhouses and minor electrical. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Friday, October 26th, 2018, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois. The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website as of 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 10th, 2018. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid walk-thru is scheduled for Monday, October 15th at 10:00 am (CST), at 615 Garfield St., Oak Park, IL. Copies of the bidding specifications are available via the Park District of Oak Park website at: http://www.pdop.org/bids-and-rfps/ For additional information, contact Chris Lindgren at chris.lindgren@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2050. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2018. The Park District of Oak Park encourages minority and women owned business firms to submit bids for this project. Park District of Oak Park By: Kassie Porreca, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 10/10/2018

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 10/10/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDDING Request of bids for the rain water harvesting installation at the Oak Park Conservatory.

Proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Thursday, October 11, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents and specifications only to those consultants deemed qualified. Proposal forms will not be issued after 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2018.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 25, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M.

The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 19-1, Water and Sewer Main Improvements. In general, the improvements consist of the installation of ductile iron water main, including valves, domestic services lines, fire hydrants, and precast valve vaults; installation of sewer main, sewer services, precast manholes and drainage structures; sewer main rehabilitation with cured in place pipe; temporary restoration of street pavements including bituminous pavements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and pavement markings; and all appurtenant work thereto.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Village of Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois to consider an application filed for variations of Chapter 62-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Village of Brookfield, Illinois and a map/text amendment to said Chapter 62. The proposed variations are regarding a property located at 3704 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, Illinois (PINs 15-34-420002, -003, -004 and - 026).

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer starting on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10:00am. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required for each set of plans and specifications. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing and present oral and/ or written comments.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation before receiving bid documents. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 10/10/2018

Legal Description: Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in block 19 in Grossdale, a subdivision of the southeast ¼ of Section 34, Township 39, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in the Village of Brookfield, in Cook County, Illinois.

The application including the proposed variations may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall during normal business hours. Written comments may be provided prior to the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Nicholas Greifer, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513. Please reference PZC Case 18-13. Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access is available through the front (South) entrance of Village Hall. By Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in RB Landmark 10/10/2018

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE TRUSTEE) FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007RAMP1 Plaintiff, -v.ANDREA M. RANDALL, LOFTOMINIUMS OF FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 04590 7248 DIXON STREET #B 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 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 5, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7248 DIXON STREET #B, FOREST PARK, IL 60130

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Property Index No. 15-12-420-0191010. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE

ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-03595. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-03595 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 04590 TJSC#: 38-6342 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. I3099297

Commonly known as 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 Property Index No. 15-03-103-0480000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $290,919.14. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure

sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 564652104-FT. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 564652104-FT Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 11164 TJSC#: 38-7594 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. I3099790

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(driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-14745. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14745 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 11 CH 42952 TJSC#: 38-6635 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. I3096984

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. Plaintiff, -v.GINA CAMPA A/K/A GINA M. CAMPA, JESUS GARCIA A/K/A JESUS M. GARCIA, A/K/A JESUS H. GARCIA, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, CITIBANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. Defendants 16 CH 11164 1836 N. 21ST AVENUE MELROSE PARK, IL 60160 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MARK JOSEPH COMETA; LOURDES LANSANG; CIRCLE TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 974 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 Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-12-418-011-1003 and 1512-418-011-1062. Commonly known as 148 Circle Avenue, Unit 1W & P-27, Forest Park, IL 60130. 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W18-0030.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOHN J. RICE, DIANE C. RICE Defendants 11 CH 42952 1038 BELOIT 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 August 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1038 BELOIT AVE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-418-0140000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $499,902.60. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

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