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OCTOBER 12, 2016

Streamlined process draws restaurants to Oak Park Three Forest Park establishments have relocated this year

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Only five years ago, Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate Hai Tran and his family opened their first

restaurant in this country. The Tran family already had a couple of restaurants and other businesses in Vietnam, but now they were ready to give it a shot in America.

Saigon Pho & Café, located at 7237 Madison St. in Forest Park, was their first venture. The permitting and licensing

needed to open the restaurant was a first for the family — Tran explained that in his native Vietnam, such legal requirements were practically nonexistent.

See RESTAURANTS on page 9

Diversity Commission chair puts focus on inclusion Kate Webster is eager to make a contribution to her new hometown

By THOMAS VOGEL Contributing Reporter

When Dr. Kate Webster moved to Forest Park from Chicago several years ago, her surroundings immediately felt different. Although she had enjoyed her time living in city neighborhoods, the transition to the inner-ring suburb was a welcome one.

“It’s the first time I’ve been part of a community that I feel like I have a part of, or a say in, or a visibility in,” the New York City transplant said. “It’s a home.”

Soon Webster decided it was time to contribute to her community. Her wife alerted her to the newly created See WEBSTER on page 6

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SCOUTTASTIC: Kids frolic during the Blasting into Scouts event in Miller Meadows-North last Saturday. The event was held to introduce kids to scouting. Children from Oak Park, Brookfield, Maywood, Berwyn and Forest Park attended.

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One tale from the tombstones

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thought my acting career was over until the Oak Park-River Forest Historical Society cast me in their 20th Annual “Tale of the Tombstones” tour at Forest Home Cemetery. I’ll be making my comeback on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. I’ve been asked to play Adolph Sabath, a Czech immigrant who rose to become one of our longestserving member of Congress.

It’s a juicy role and when I read the snappy script

by Kurt Etchingham, I was hooked.

It’s been years since I appeared on the cemetery stage.

I started my career there as a guide for the tour but kept getting my group lost. There are still occasional sightings of my 2006 group wandering among the tombstones. The society thought it safer to make me an actor.

I had a good run for a while. I played William Grunow, standing in front of his magnificent mausoleum. Grunow made a fortune selling radios before amassing a second fortune selling chickens. It was fun dressing up and pretending to be rich. They

JOHN RICE

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Contributing Reporters Tom Holmes, John Rice, Bob Skolnik, Jackie Glosniak, Matthew Hendrickson, Thomas Vogel, Robert J. Likfa, Jean Lotus Columnists Alan Brouilette, Sharon Daly, Tom Holmes, John Rice, Jackie Schulz Senior Editor Bob Uphues IT Manager/Web Developer Mike Risher

Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Editorial Designers

Jacquinete Baldwin, Javier Govea

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

LOOKING FOR VOTES: John Rice brings old-time pol Adolph Sabath to life on Sunday.

sword-wielding knights. I was content to retire from showbiz, until this role came along.

However, Adolph Sabath is just one of the fascinating characters coming back to life on the 16th.

We have the set designer who first brought The Wizard of Oz to the stage, wowing audiences with an erupting volcano. We have the proud mother of an OlymADOLPH SABATH pic runner from River Forest.

Former congressman Another woman will tell us how her husband’s company became the largest supplier of tents in the U.S. He provided canvas to circuses, carnivals and revivals before his life ended in tragedy.

Another person you’ve probably never heard of was a card-carrying member of the International Alliance of Bill Posters and Billers Local 1.

That’s the beauty of Forest Home, the cemetery welcomes everyone, from business tycoons to humble workingmen. We do have one celebrity, though. Billy Sunday was a star player for the Cubs before becoming an evangelist, who preached to millions.

These performances have an advantage over mine. They use real actors.

Still, I’m going to memorize my two-page script and resurrect Sabath on the Sabbath.

He was that rarest of creatures, a crusading congressman, pushing progressive ideas. Many of his causes championed the rights of people, who, like him, came from humble circumstances. Thanks to his efCourtesy Robert J. Liifka forts, several of these causes became law.

He was way ahead of his time in advocating for the elderly, the working class and people of color. He was as feisty as Holly Wright (third from left), manager of the Fisher House at Hines VA Hospital, they come, fighting for his constituents. accepts an oversize check for $4,310.85 from Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone And being from Chicago and representing (fourth from left) while village commissioners (from left) Tom Mannix, Joseph a district that included the cemetery, he Byrnes, Dan Novak and Rachell Entler look on. The presentation, made at the probably picked up a few votes from Forest September 26 village council meeting, represented the proceeds of the village’s first Home during the course of his long career.

He can be seen as a machine politician or Vet Fest held in July. an enlightened leader, depending on your later let me play a Knights of Columbus member, complete with uniform and sword.

I was careful not to strike anyone with the sword but I yanked it out so dramatically, the scabbard flew through the air and struck a woman in the leg.

After that, the roles dried up. Like many veteran actors, I became too old to play

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viewpoint.

So if you’d like to learn more about characters from the worlds of sports, politics, religion and the theater, come to the cemetery at 12:30 this Sunday. Tickets are $15, $10 for historical society members. Call 708-8486755, or visit www.oprfhistory.org.

I promise no sword as a prop this time but certainly a cigar for those smoke-filled rooms.

■ 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.

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The evolution of Brown Cow

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Connie and Matt Brown find ways to ‘make it work’

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Contributing Reporter

he Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor at 7347 Madison typically serves 1,600 customers on summer Saturdays and was featured on the Food Network last year. But the road Connie Brown, the store’s owner, has taken in the past 13 years to get from where she began to where she is now has been full of twists, turns, surprises — and a few potholes.

Matt and Connie Brown moved to Forest Park in 2000, before Madison Street went through the transformation that brought it to its current state.

They were unhappy with their jobs and noticed there was no ice cream parlor in town.

So, aware that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports half of new businesses don’t make it through the first five years, they took a deep breath, quit their jobs, withdrew most of Connie’s savings, rented the space on Madison Street (which is now occupied by the American Art Works Gallery) in the fall of 2003, did a lot of remodeling, and took the calculated risk of opening the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in March of 2004.

The first leg of the parlor’s journey was bumpy. At first, the landlord of the building they rented said he wouldn’t give them a lease because he didn’t think they’d make enough money selling ice cream to pay the rent. So they looked in Oak Park across the street from the Lake Theatre where the Fannie Mae store used to be, but they decided not to sign that lease. They then returned to the location in Forest Park where the landlord had initially turned them down and negotiated a compromise to rent only the front half of the store.

The core of their business model was, and still is, all about ice cream — 21 flavors served in cones, sundaes, malts, shakes, warm brownie sundaes and homemade root beer — in a clean, family-friendly space with enough room for people to congregate and celebrate together.

Perhaps to the landlord’s surprise, the store was successful almost from the beginning. Connie attributes the store’s early and ongoing success to a good business plan, which to this day includes listening to her customers and staff.

One day, for example, an 8-year-old customer asked Connie if she could have her birthday party at the new parlor.

“She showed up with 35 of her friends,”

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TRANSFORMERS: Matt and Connie Brown have added new dimensions to their ice cream business in 13 years.

That was about the time the Madison Street Connie recalled. “It was a disaster from our point Renaissance began. Team Blonde, Healy’s of view, but she had a good and Two Fish moved in, Madison Street Commons was built, and the Mainstreet Developtime and the families of two of the children at the event booked the ment Corporation spearheaded the transforstore for their children’s birthday parties.” mation of the street, making it a shopping destination with more foot trafBirthday parties now make up fic.

20 percent of Brown Cow’s busiWhen the Great Recession hit ness. in 2008, families tightened up Part of the success of the their spending. business, she said, has been her “The restaurants on Madison ability to respond to opportuniSt. were hurt badly,” Connie ties when they arise. During the recalled, but even that had a four years Brown Cow was at silver lining. “Instead of going the 7214 Madison St. location, to a restaurant for dinner, famiChicago Magazine wanted to lies would save money by eating know about the store’s block at home and coming to Brown party and catering operation Cow for dessert.” for a feature they were doing.

Because of the success of “We didn’t have a catering CONNIE BROWN their small business venture, business,” she said, “but we Owner they outgrew their space and quickly created one, and bemoved to the 7314 Madison St. cause it was in the magazine, location. we were soon doing block parGiven the room to function ties and catering for churches, effectively and efficiently, the corporate events and schools.” business continued expanding, Catering now comprises 15% of but always keeping to its core concept: It’s her business.

She attributes part of the store’s early all about ice cream.

“If I cannot put ice cream on it,” Connie success to luck. During those first years, Jim Oberweis was running for the senate declared, “I’m not going to make it.” Even and because a lot of his commercials were her espresso drinks have ice cream steamed seen as being racist by residents of Oak into them.

The business now boasts five departPark, many of them boycotted his store on Oak Park Avenue and came over to Brown ments: Birthday parties - Brown Cow averages Cow. At the same time, Petersen’s Ice Cream Parlor on Chicago Avenue in Oak Park was three parties on Saturdays and Sundays purchased by a new owner who changed the as well as a couple during the week with a menu and format of the place, driving even part-time manager devoted to that focus.

The new location at 7314 Madison was remore customers to Brown Cow.

“If I cannot put ice cream on it, I’m not going to make it.”

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modeled to add two rooms in the back of the store for private parties.

Catering - The present location has a garage door in the back which allows staff to load up vehicles with food and supplies without traipsing through the parlor or disrupting a birthday parties.

Ice cream cakes and pies - Brown Cow staff made ice cream pies and cakes at the first location, but because there wasn’t enough room, they would have to come in early in the morning or stay late after the shop closed to do the work. And there wasn’t enough space for a large display freezer. Now with the extra room, the ice cream cake and pie divisions overlap with the birthday party business because parents sometimes order a cake or a pie for their party. A large display freezer in the parlor also makes that product visible and available to walk-in customers.

Bakery - “I wasn’t happy with some of the baked goods like pies and brownies we were purchasing from a vendor, and I make a mean pie,” Connie explained, “so we brought in an industrial-size oven, where we baked our own pies for the parlor.” People started asking if they could buy whole pies to take home, so she hired a part-time baker who comes in at night.

Wholesale - Two restaurants in Oak Park and one in LaGrange serve Brown Cow products for dessert and they’ve produced custom-made ice cream treats for various area establishments. Heidi Vance and Jayne Ertel, owners of Counter Coffee, approached Connie and asked if they could use her oven to bake muffins and cookies because they weren’t happy with the product they were getting from their supplier.

“The logistics of doing that would be crazy,” Connie said, “so I suggested that we bake what they needed because we were already doing something similar anyway.” So far the arrangement has been mutually beneficial, and other shops are interested in the same arrangement.

One of the dangers in running your own business is the temptation to try to do it all yourself.

“I looked at myself and at the potential for my business,” Connie said, “and I knew I was the bottleneck in the growth of my own

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company. So here we’re serving 1,600 people on a Saturday in the summer in the parlor, and I was managing the staff, doing all the scheduling, working at the counter, catering and making cakes.”

She hired managers, some part time and some full time, for each part of her business.

She has five or six full-time employees, and the part-time people she hires bring with them the skills and availability she needs while at the same time fitting the employee’s lifestyle.

Her baker, for instance, is a full-time dad who needs to be at home during the day, but is able to get away several nights a week to do the baking.

“I’ve been fortunate,” Connie said, “to find the right people for each position. I’ve had the wrong people in these positions before, and it doesn’t work. The requirements of these positions are dictated by my customers. I can’t be flexible. It’s either going to work with your schedule or not.”

That said, she has staff members who have stayed with her a long time. Her general manager has been here 11 years and her parlor manager for nine.

The same flexibility is required in her family life. In the beginning Matt and Connie planned to work together. At one point in Brown Cow’s evolution, Matt dropped out and worked another job. Later the couple switched roles. At present, Matt is working at AT&T. The couple seems to have found the proverbial sweet spot.

“Matt loves his job, and this is what I love,” Connie said. “It’s been fun. I love the challenge. I love the people who work here.

Our motto here is ‘make it work.’”

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C R I M E

Wanted parolee charged in carjacking case Forest Park police have reported that a Chicago man faces three felony charges after reportedly attempting to hijack a 2008 Pontiac G6 from a woman who stopped to fill up her car with gas at Citgo, 7400 Roosevelt Road, on Oct.8 at about 11:10 p.m.

However, the man’s name and the specific charges were not available by the Forest Park Review’s press time.

According to the police report, the woman had just exited her vehicle at the pump when a subject jumped over the hood of the car and approached her, yelling, “Give me your car now!”

The subject was holding something in his hand that the victim believed might be a gun, though she didn’t get a good look. When the victim reacted by running into the gas station’s minimart, the offender, who was wearing a black, puffy jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, a red hat and carrying a backpack, ran away northbound across Roosevelt Road.

Police located the subject in the rear of a building in the 1000 block of Circle Avenue and detained him. Police also reported recovering a backpack, a black file folder and a set of stereo speakers in a front yard on the block. Inside the file folder was a birth certificate for a person who might have been the owner of the items.

A puffy jacket, black hooded sweatshirt and red hat were found elsewhere on the block.

The victim positively identified the subject detained by police as the person who attempted to hijack her car. Police also reported recovering a handprint from the hood of the woman’s vehicle.

Police also learned that man had an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections for a parole violation.

Purse nicked on el

A 45-year-old woman reported to Forest Park police on Oct. 3 that sometime between 7 and 7:30 a.m. that day, someone removed her purse while she was riding the Blue Line train.

The victim said she’s not sure exactly when during the trip it happened, though she believed it was between the Harlem Avenue and Desplaines Avenue stations. The purse contained a wallet with a driver’s license, Social Security card and health insurance card.

Retail theft

A 42-year-old Maywood man suspected of two prior retail thefts was arrested and charged by Forest Park police after he reportedly stole three bottles of wine, a fourpound bag of sugar and a travel corkscrew from Ultra Foods, 7520 Roosevelt Road, on Oct.3 at 2:20 p.m.

Police arrested the man after setting up surveillance at the store following incidents on Sept. 23 and 24. An officer reported seeing the man enter the store and arrested him as he left Ultra Foods without paying for the items in his possession.

Theft ■A

25-year-old man called Forest Park police on Oct. 3 to report that at about 2:45 p.m. while he was getting ready to begin work at Ben’s Soft Pretzels at Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave., he placed his iPhone 6S cellphone on the counter near the cash register.

At 3:30 p.m., he noticed his phone was missing. Through the Find My Phone app, he was able to track the phone to the vicinity of I-290 and Pulaski Road in Chicago.

■ A 13-year-old girl reported that her wallet was stolen from his backpack while she was not paying attention at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd., on Oct. 4 between 4 and 5 p.m.

The girl was reportedly in the teen room at the library. Earlier a group of juveniles began taking items from her wallet, but she was able to get all of the items back. She then put her wallet into her backpack, but it was later found to be missing. The wallet contained $36 in cash, student IDs and an Apple gift card with no balance.

■ A 24-year-old Chicago man reported to police on Oct. 4 that between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. he was waiting in the lobby of Currie Motors, 8401 Roosevelt Road, while his car was being serviced.

While he was waiting a subject sat down next to him for a couple of minutes before getting up and leaving. The victim later realized his wallet was missing. Surveillance camera video reportedly showed the unidentified subject picking the victim’s pocket.

Disorderly conduct Two boys, ages 15 and 16, were issued tickets for disorderly conduct after they reportedly intentionally knocked over clothing displays at an antiques store in the 7500 block of Madison Street and then tried to open the door of another business, but couldn’t get in, because it was locked. The two were able to access a residential stairwell.

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 3-9, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime.

These cases have not been adjudicated.

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

WEBSTER

Working for inclusion from page 1 Diversity Commission, formally established by Mayor Anthony Calderone and the village council in May. Webster, whom Calderone named chair of the 7-member group soon after its formation, said the commission’s charter, which calls for promoting understanding and facilitating awareness, was instantly attractive and fit well with her professional experience.

“The common thread has been social justice,” Webster said. “All that I’ve ever done has had that as a component.”

Webster, who is an adjunct professor at DePaul University in the city and Dominican University in neighboring River Forest, worked at a Chicago-based selfdefense and violence prevention center until 2014. During her time at the center, she found her students easily picked up on the physical techniques but struggled with the mental training.

“Over and over and over, people were so surprised at how difficult it was to use their voice,” Webster said. “They’re like ‘I can’t do this.’”

So Webster, who has degrees in comparative education from the University of Chicago and in psychology from Harvard University, founded her own business, Breaking Thru Barriers, in 2014.

Tapping her academic expertise and personal experiences, Webster now helps individuals with confidence-building, self-empowerment and productivity, emphasizing both physical and mental training.

Webster’s professional experiences also helped prepare her for the responsibilities of chairing the commission.

“It’s about leadership and about guiding and directing,” Webster said. “Those are things I do when I’m in the classroom at the university or when I’m giving a presentation or a training or coaching.”

Her personal experiences have also influenced her course. After graduating from Harvard, Webster taught in Kenya for two years.

“That’s when my first layer of liberal privilege bubble started to burst,” Webster said. “I had never experienced gender discrimination and there I was living and breathing it every day.”

Webster, who also taught in a New York City elementary school before enrolling in graduate school, said both experiences help inform her worldview.

Alongside Breaking Thru Barriers, she gives speeches. In 2015, Webster spoke at a TEDx event at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Amy Segami, who founded IIT’s TEDx series, praised Webster’s on-stage abilities.

“What Dr. Webster brings to the table is a different voice and a different angle,” she said. “Her willingness to bare it all is

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Kate Webster is the chair of the new Forest Park Diversity Commission. very inspiring to a lot of people.”

Robert Babcock, an administrator at Dominican University, helped bring Webster to campus last month. In an email to the Review, Babcock described Webster as “well-informed on issues of oppression, diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice” and said her speech was well-received.

As the Diversity Commission enters its fifth month of existence, it is in the process of soliciting community feedback on the current state of diversity, with members conducting surveys of Forest Parkers.

Webster, too, is working on expanding her knowledge of Forest Park, having coffee with commission members and reaching out to local organizations and businesses.

“I don’t have the luxury of living here 20 or 30 years,” she said. “I need to do some catch-up.”

Forest Park, according to the census bureau, is roughly 50 percent white, 30 percent African-American and 10 percent Latino. At its inception, the commission drew criticism for its lack of racial diversity. While acknowledging this gap, Webster noted diversity isn’t just about race.

She also noted that the commission must move beyond simple demographic statistics.

“We have diversity [but] is there inclusion? Are people feeling included?” Webster said. “The commission needs to be very mindful of both.”

The commission does not have legislative power and serves in an advisory capacity to Mayor Calderone and the council. But Webster envisions the group acting as a liaison between the community and municipal government and as a repository for information, ideas and discussions on diversity.

For now, she is simply looking forward to helping the community.

“It’s a role where I bring a lot to the table and I have a lot of room to grow,” she said. “It’s exciting.”

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Goulash dinner

Coat drive

Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., First United Church of Christ: First United is holding a Hungarian Goulash dinner with authentic beef goulash, Hungarian style, traditional Czech-style cabbage with broad noodles, a relish tray and several desserts and beverages. 1000 Elgin Ave. Tickets are $12 adults, $6 children. Call 708-771-8456.

Ascension Parish is sponsoring a coat drive for those in need on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the Ascension Gym. Gently used or new coats are needed in all sizes for men, women and children. Drop off your donations in the box at the East Avenue (and Van Buren) church entrance.

If you have any questions about the coat drive or lunch served, call Bob Kutela at 630-863-1046 or Ann Devitt at 708-848-2003.

Latin jazz quartet Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m., Main Library, 834 Lake St.: Latin Suenos Jazz Quartet will perform a concert for the NEA Big Read program, events centered on the novel The Beautiful North. Comprising some of Chicago’s finest jazz and Latin musicians and led by bassist/ composer Steven Hashimoto, the group has been active in Chicago’s vital jazz scene for 10 years and combines jazz improvisation with Latin and Caribbean rhythms. More: oppl.org/bigread.

Oct. 12-19

BIG WEEK Tale of the Tombstones

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.

Sunday, Oct. 116, starting at 1 p.m., Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park: TThe he silver anniv anniversary of the annual two-hour walking tour, sponsored by the Historical SSociety of OP-RF, has been held on the third Sunday of every October since 1992. This year the spotlight falls on men and women who were stars in politics, sports, business. The theme is “The Big Show.” Actors religion, and bus characters who call Forest Home their final home. reincarnate charact Baseball-playing evangelist Billy Sunday makes his return to the tour along House of Representatives Adolph Sabath, who with record-setting member of the U.S. Ho makes his undead debut. Tickets are $15, members $10 and go on sale at 12:30 that southh off II-290. dday. DDesplaines l i Avenue, A 290 FFor more information, call 708-848-6755 or email oprfhistorymatters@sbcglobal.net. (For more, see John Rice’s column, page 3).

Live Lit Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m., Counter Coffee, 7324 Madison: Counter Coffee’s Live Lit Storytelling evening opens the mic to readers who share stories. If you’d like to be a reader, email hello@drinkcountercoffee.com.

Pumpkin decorating Sunday, Oct. 16, Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor, 7347 Madison: Call or come into the store to reserve a time for Brown Cow’s Annual Great Pumpkin Contest. Kids age 2-12 will decorate a pumpkin, enjoy a spooky treat and possibly win free ice cream for a year. For more information and times, call 708-366-7970.

Scooby-Doo Marathon Sunday, Oct. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., Forest Park Public Library Austin Room: Scooby, Scooby Doo ... where are you? At the library this Sunday. Scooby Doo episodes will be showcased. Popcorn will be provided. For families and all ages. This is a drop-in event; no advance registration is required. 7555 Jackson Blvd. Call 708-366-7171 for more information.

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The Haymarket Memorial time capsule that was unearthed at Forest Home Cemetery on Oct. 3 has not yet been opened. A team of local experts and volunteers are proceeding carefully with their examination of the capsule.

They recently X-rayed the cylinder but as of press time, they had not finished interpreting the films. The team consists of Larry Spivack from the Illinois Labor History Society, labor historian Mark Rogovin, Oak Park Public Library research librarian Bleue Benton, and Lake Forest Professor Rebecca S. Graff.

They were joined by WTTW Associate Producer Erica Gunderson, who oversaw filming of the capsule’s recovery.

Rogovin said the story of the capsule’s recovery has received worldwide attention, but they’ve decided not to release further information to the public until they are further along in the process.

Rogovin and Benton are planning to give a presentation about the time capsule at the Forest Park Historical Society on Thursday, Oct. 27.

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Forest Park transplants from page 1 “In Vietnam it’s much easier,” he said.

“You put up the sign and you’re ready to go.”

When the lease for the Forest Park location expired, though, they decided to relocate Saigon Pho to the up-and-coming restaurant scene in Oak Park, Tran explained.

The new Saigon Pho opened at 726 Lake St. earlier this year.

High-rise residential buildings going up in the downtown area and the confluence of new restaurants popping up in and around the downtown area attracted them to the location, Tran said.

“It’s not just because Oak Park is a growing town but the location is very diverse,” he said, noting that the strip along Lake Street offers a variety of cuisines, including sushi, Greek and Thai, among others. “We wanted to be in a place where people go out and can get whatever they want.”

It wasn’t so long ago that restaurants were less common in Oak Park — the Madison Street strip in Forest Park was the place to go if you wanted to dine out. But Forest Park eateries opening new or second WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer locations in Oak Park is not limited to the Trans.

WELCOME MAT: Oak Park is attracting Forest Park businesses.

The owner of Novo, lo- It used to be the reverse. cated on the same block as Saigon Pho at 734 Lake later this year. Saigon Pho’s move also inSt., formerly operated House Red Vinoteca creased its dining room seating capacity. in downtown Forest Park.

King said the deals actually show the Owner Neb Mrvaljevic said he began strength of Forest Park’s Madison Street thinking of relocating to Oak business district. “OpenPark because the Madison ing a second location [for business district was “more Scratch] was only possible of a bar scene” than a restaudue to their presence on rant scene.

Madison Street,” he said.

“I was approached by both “Neb’s lease expired and [Oak Park Mayor] Anan [Abuwas replaced by the new Taleb] and Viktor Schrader upscale Heritage Restau[Oak Park Economic Develrant; there was no existing opment Corporation], and I restaurant space in Forest told them I know Oak Park Park for Saigon Pho to exhas a lot of tough rules [for pand to,” King said. “But opening a business], but quite honestly, I could not DAVID KING they said everything has have closed these deals Commercial realtor changed,” he recalled. “It without the welcoming atwas true. I think I did everymosphere in Oak Park.” thing in four months.”

Restaurant owners said Oak Park-based commerthe word is out about Oak cial realtor David King, of David King & As- Park Village Hall streamlining its permitsociates, located both Saigon Pho and Novo ting and licensing process. That, combined at their current locations, along with Forest with large-scale developments being comPark-based Scratch Kitchen and Lounge, pleted, is making restaurateurs take a closer which announced last month that it will be look at the village, they say. opening a second location roughly twice the Tammie Grossman, Oak Park’s director size of its current location, at 733 Lake St. of Development Customer Services, said it’s

“Opening a second location [for Scratch] was only possible due to their presence on Madison Street.”

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A new software system at village hall, which connects building inspectors, licensing, the Oak Park Fire Department and others, has made the process much more userfriendly. Business owners can now go online to see the status of their permits and applications, Grossman said.

The village also consolidated the building, building services, planning and housing departments into the Department of Development Customer Services in 2014, fostering greater communication between the four departments, Grossman said.

“I think it’s all about the ability to provide quick, effective communication and work through problems, and that’s the attitude we have at village hall,” she said, “and it is showing with restaurateurs coming in and finding it’s a different experience to work with us.”

Tran said his experience was easier opening the second Saigon Pho, in part because it was his second time going through the process but also because of the help he received from the village.

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All clowning aside, there’s a lot going on

don’t know about you, but I’ve always thought clowns were creepy. Remember John Gacy? Wasn’t he a clown? Bozo was OK, but he’s an exception. Enough about the clowns. On to other things.

We have the best community center for miles around. Denice Murray gets up before sunrise to make sure she gets her bid in for the best activities. She jumped in for Hamilton tickets before anybody else. Those tickets went faster than light, but there is a waiting list (31 at last count). You might want to suggest to your family that a ■ gift certificate for one of the trips or programs would be welcome. They are available in any amount.

Reservations for the New Year’s Eve Gala are on sale now.

An elegant dinner is served by really classy servers. Music, raffles, prizes, dancing a champagne toast at “midnight,” party favors, poppers, everything. All for a measly $46 if you’re a resident, $50 for nonresidents. Everyone is welcome, but you must make a reservation. Drop in or call 771-7737. It’s always a great party, you’ll see neighbors and old friends you dearly love or maybe just like.

The Suburban West Actors Guild presents Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 4-16 at Beye School, 230 N. Cuyler in Oak Park. For ticket information, call 708-699-8696 or visit swagtheater.com. The show is directed by Maui Jones; musical director is David White. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. $22 general admission; $18 seniors. Children under 12, $15. Remember, our own Ben Goodman is Tevye!

The sale you have been waiting for is almost here! It’s the Wild Bird Seed Sale!

Just in time for the winter when food is hard to find for our little friends. The dates are Nov. 5 through 15 at The Feed Store,

5408 S. Harlem in Summit.

That’s one block south of the Stevenson. Phone: 708-458-1327.

This business is locally owned (partly) so you’re benefiting Forest Park when you shop there. An adoption event, “It’s a Pittie,” will be ongoing during the sale. You can also visit their chickens and listen to the roosters crow, if you’re lucky. Those of us who spent time on a real farm in our youth will thrill to the sound. The store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 6; Saturday, 9 to 5; and Sunday, 10 to 2. Don’t come on Wednesday though. They’re closed Wednesdays.

Have you been to the National Hellenic Museum yet? It’s at 333 S. Halsted in Chicago and a very exciting place to see.

The Greek Kouzina is a part of Greek history. The word “epicurean” is derived from the name of the Greek philosopher, Epicurus, born in 341. The Greek poet Archestratos wrote the first cookbook and the big white chef hat is also from the early Greek cooks. Of course, you love baklava. It originally came from Mesopotamia, but the Athenians refined the dough and made it as thin as a leaf.

Phyllo dough comes from the Greek word for “leaf.” On Thursday, Nov. 3, a celebration of some of Chicago’s finest chefs will be held at the museum. The celebration of Greek cuisine will begin at 6:30 at the museum. Call 312-655-1234, ext. 28 for more information. Tickets are $100.

Dr. Steven Wente, professor of music, department chair at Concordia, and cantor at St. Paul Lutheran Church will showcase St. John’s Aeolian Skinner organ with a program of works by John Cook, J.S. Bach, Gaston Litaize, Reger, Rheinberger and Durufle. This Sunday, Oct 16 at 4 p.m. The concert is free.

Belated congratulations to Mary Alice and Fran Nee on the occasion of their 35th

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If you have any local nuggets to pass along to Jackie, call her at 366-4685.

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anniversary. Their grandson, Riley Johnson, treated them to dinner at his favorite place, The Olive Garden.

Birthdays this week include Mark Hosty, Eve Dudzik, the aforementioned Riley Johnson, Donna Eggers, Bob Sullivan, Jack Vainisi, Jim Murray, Laurie Kokenes, John Rice, Patrick Sullivan, Kim Dorner, Luke Erickson, Jillian Dorney, Pat Mueller, Roc Pruitt, Samantha

Jilek, Rich Boyer, Hannah Fink, Bridget Cote, and Terry Steinbach.

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Focus on inclusion

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ate Webster, the recently appointed chair of Forest Park’s recently formed Diversity Commission, says it is a given that the village has diversity. The census proves that. The real question, which Webster poses in a profile in today’s Review, is whether there is inclusion. “Are people feeling included?” she asks.

That is the focus of the seven-member commission as it begins its work, she said.

We could not be more pleased.

This a mindset essential for Forest Park and one that has been lacking over the decades. The insular ways of village government have not encouraged reaching out to the many but rather focusing on the few — the lifers, the loyalists.

We have rightly been critical of the absurd lack of racial diversity in the initial make-up of this commission.

We have rightly been critical of the impetus for this commission which Mayor Anthony Calderone announced as addressing saggy pants on young men about town.

But we give the mayor credit for the appointment of Webster. She is bright, positive, new to town and has an extraordinary background in diversity-related topics. Rightly, she says it is important that she continue to spend time meeting with various community leaders to better understand the village. But more important is finding and listening to clear voices that have seldom been heard in Forest Park.

Oak Park awakens

For years, there was no better way to get a rise out of Oak Park village officials than to point out another business decamping from Oak Park to Forest Park. Red faces and sputtering ensued.

In those glory days for Madison Street and Forest Park, the wins were many and frequent. Much of the energy and leadership of the last generation of Forest Park business owners came from Oak Park ex-patriots who touted Forest Park for its welcoming village government, lower rents, and can-do attitudes.

Those folks are largely gone, have not been fully replaced and instead we are left with the endless rancor and division on the street over video gaming. Not a good state of affairs.

Meanwhile, Oak Park has shaken its stupor, admitted its many failings in business recruitment and retention, invested in its services, and is in the process of eating Forest Park’s lunch. And possibly its dinner trade, too.

In today’s Review we report on three Forest Park restaurants which have either relocated to Oak Park or are opening a second location there. House Red (renamed Novo) and Saigon Pho are now neighbors on Lake Street near Oak Park Avenue. And Scratch Kitchen will soon join them in the Hemingway District when it opens a new, larger version of Scratch in November.

Additionally, a Forest Park clothing retailer, Jayne, has just inked a lease for a storefront on Marion Street in our neighboring community.

Forest Park used to be cheaper on rent and taxes. Not so much anymore. Forest Park used to be easier when it came to permits and construction. Another advantage lost. Forest Park used to offer an entrepreneur-luring camaraderie that was intangible but extremely appealing.

It is easier to win when your competitor (Oak Park) is slow and not as smart. Forest Park needs to adapt to a newly competitive moment.

OPINION Forty-eight states down, two to go

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y “See All Fifty States Project” knocked one of the remaining three stragglers off the list this weekend with a visit to West Virginia.

I had been told that West Virginia was “the prettiest state” and in an effort to capture maximal glamour, we timed the trip to coincide with what I was assured would be glorious fall colors. Turns out my capacity for admiring the colors of leaves is … not zero, but not a whole ton above zero, either. I mean, leaves are leaves, and however pretty they are, someone is presumably going to have to do a lot of tedious raking.

Not that West Virginia was entertainment-free. There were a lot of flyers in a lot of towns advertising an imminent local “Gun Bash.” I had assumed this was the sort of gunthemed flea market that most of the people I know get spluttery about every four years or so, but it turns out a “gun bash” is a specific thing, an all-day raffle wherein all the prizes are guns. Mostly I like gambling, but this seems a fairly limited prize pool.

Speaking of guns, there are a lot of billboards in West Virginia picturing things like American-flag-painted military rifles and camouflage crossbows that look like they could shoot through a sidewalk. These billboards describe the things pictured as “sporting goods.” I don’t know if this is a legal term or a marketing one, but “sporting” seems an odd choice of word. “Recreational mayhem” would make more sense. I am in favor of all forms of recreational mayhem, understand, but using something that costs $2,500 and features two different lasers to help you aim doesn’t seem “sporting.”

Hunting things with a knife, a hook and line, or a

recursive bow and arrows is sporting. Putting out nice things to eat on ground soaked in chemicals that smell like wild sex and waiting for hungry, horny deer to come running so you can shoot them with something one step removed from a drone-mounted missile does not seem sporting. Lot of grey area in the middle, and none of that area contains a hill on which I would choose to die, so let’s keep going.

We stopped for lunch near Seneca Rocks, which is a sort of rundown east coast version of Devil’s Tower, and decided to pop down to the visitor center. On the way from the car to the center, we cut through a break in the treeline and found a path, which we followed past a small footbridge and a landing pad for a rescue helicopter. We wandered up along the path long enough that we came to realize three things: 1) This was not a random footpath. This was a path to an Observation Deck.

2) The Observation Deck was on top of the mountain.

3) We were past the point where we could stop climbing without feeling like quitters.

We kept going forward and kept going up.

This was a footpath made of switchbacks, and we kept catching disheartening glimpses through the trees of more footpath above us. There were a few points steep enough to get me thinking unhappily about how the folks running this particular state park had thought, “You know, as long as they’re landing here so often, we might as well build a real pad for the rescue helicopter.”

We made it to the top, mostly through stubbornness, and rested a while. On the way back down, we passed a sign we hadn’t before. The climb was a mile and a half long, and gained a thousand feet of elevation in that mile and a half. So yes, I’m still sore. But we did it.

Two states left.

ALAN

BROUILETTE

Putting out nice

things to eat on ground soaked in chemicals that smell like wild sex and waiting for hungry, horny deer to come running so you can shoot them with something one step removed from a drone-mounted missile does not seem sporting.

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n 2011, the Chicago Architectural Foundation (CAF) held its inaugural Open House Chicago event, a one-weekend, free-ofcharge, architectural festival in which notable Chicago structures opened their doors for tours. A global movement, the first Open House weekend was held in London in 1992 and has since spread around the world. This year, Oak Park has been added to the list of participants, joining Evanston as one of two suburbs represented.

Ten Oak Park buildings will be included in the open house, Oct. 15-16 (see sidebar for hours and locations). Nikki Snodgrass, media relations manager of CAF, said adding Oak Park was a natural for the foundation.

“Oak Park is so significant, particularly when it comes to Frank Lloyd Wright,” she said. The foundation has several Frank Lloyd Wright tours and they’re really popular, so we just knew our audience would be thrilled about adding Oak Park.”

Photo by James Caulfield

WRIGHT AND HEMINGWAY: The Wright Home & Studio (above) and the Hemingway Birth Home (right) are located within walking distance.

Open Oak Park Heidi Ruehle-May, executive director of the Pleasant Home Foundation, said the addition of Oak Park grew out of her participation in a community leadership program sponsored by the Community Foundation of Oak Park-River Forest a few years ago. Working with

the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s Tom Gull and Sarah Corbin, then with the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce, RuehleMay came up with a project that used Open House Chicago as a model to create an Open House Oak Park-River Forest. The trio See OPEN HOUSE on page B9

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OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4PM 1220 N. ELMWOOD

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OAK PARK

4+1BR, 3BA ..................................$695,000

3BR, 2.1BA ....................................$755,400 Greg Jaroszewski & Vee Jaroszewski 708-248-0446 / 708-373-9581

Sara Faust • 708-772-7910

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OPEN SUNDAY 1:30 - 3PM 636 WOODBINE AVE

OAK PARK

4BR, 2.1BA ....................................$850,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

4 BR +1 below grade, 3.1 BA ........$865,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040

OAK PARK

6BR, 5BA .......................................$894,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OAK PARK

6BR, 4.1BA ....................................$990,000 Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

OAK PARK

5BR, 3.1BA .................................$1,175,000 Laura Talaske • 708-473-7125

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 3:30 P.M. 110 MARION #408

OAK PARK

2BR, 2.1BA ...................................$535,000 Bob Royals • 312-607-0801

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3PM 320 S. GROVE OPEN SAT & SUN 12- 1:30PM 432 S HUMPHREY

OAK PARK

OAK PARK

5BR, 2.2BA .................................................................................................................... $728,000 Lisa Grimes • 708-205-9518

OAK PARK

6BR, 3.2BA ................................................................................................................. $1,925,000 Laura Talaske • 708-473-7125

5BR, 4.1BA ....................................$950,000 Bob Royals • 312-607-0801

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RIVER FOREST

3BR, 2BA .......................................$379,000 Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400

3 0 :DOVK &2 1SVEFOUJBM 6LQFH

OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3PM 1433 KEYSTONE

RIVER FOREST

6BR, 4.1BA .................................................................................................................... $949,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

RIVER FOREST

4BR, 2.1BA ..................................................................................................................$1,000,000 Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

4BR, 3.1BA ....................................$949,500 Chris Garvey • 312-434-3187

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OPEN SUNDAY 10 - 12PM 838 HARLEM

RIVER FOREST

3BR, 1.2BA ....................................$399,500 Chris Garvey • 312-434-3187

RIVER FOREST

RIVERSIDE

3BR, 1.2BA ....................................$560,000

2BR, 1BA .......................................$117,500

Steve Scheuring • 708-697-5946

Sheila Gentile • 708-220-2174

7375 West North Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2PM • 1103 KEYSTONE RIVER FOREST

3BR, 3.2BA ..................................................................................................................$1,095,000

RIVER FOREST

5BR + 2 below grade/4.1BA ......$1,795,000 Gagliardo Realty Associates • 708-771-8040

Greer Haseman or Patty Reilly-Murphy 708-606-8896 or 312-316-2564

RIVER FOREST

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3PM 223 BLOOMINGBANK RD

RIVERSIDE

4BR, 4.2BA .................................$1,900,000

4BR, 3.2BA .................................$1,195,000

Tagger O’Brien • 708-456-6400

Sheila Gentile • 708-220-2174

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Generations of Excellence since 1958

708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Cibula 7375 West North AvenueJoe Dan Bogojevich Don Citrano MANAGING Anne Brennan Julie Cliggett BROKER/OWNERS River Forest, Illinois 60305 Karen Byrne Alisa Coghill Kevin Calkins JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Tom Carraher Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton Pat Cesario

Tom Poulos

Karen Doty

Julie Downey Kurt Fielder Yvonne Fiszer-Steele Ramona Fox Chris Garvey Lisa Grimes Dan Halperin Sharon Halperin

Greg Jaroszewski Vee Jaroszewski Joanne Kelly Michael Kinnare Sherree Krisco Jack Lattner Susan Maienza Vince McFadden

Charlotte Messina Kathleen Minaghan Colleen Navigato Rosa Pitassi Katie Possley Michael Roche Sue Ponzio-Pappas Jenny Ruland

Laurel Saltzman Rob Sarvis Meg Sullivan Laurie Shapiro Tom Sullivan Debbie Watts George Wohlford Nancy Wohlford

550 THATCHER, RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

1507 JACKSON, RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

123 ASHLAND, RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

1141 N EUCLID, OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

MAGNIFICENT 3-STORY HOME with a bright and open floor plan, grand sized rooms, gracious foyer with spectacular staircase, amazing millwork, inlaid floors and high ceilings. First floor family room overlooks fenced in yard. Three car garage with walk up storage/loft area. ........................................................................$999,000

STUNNING RENOVATION of 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bathroom Georgian with attached two car garage. LR, DR, bedroom, office, fam rm and kit flow beautifully on the first floor. The basement boasts a fifth bedroom, full bath, finished recreation room and workout area. ...................................................................... $874,000

CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition. Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage. .............................................................$649,900

ATTRACTIVE BRICK COLONIAL HOME recently painted and hardwood floors redone, offers the modern updates you want! Huge Liv Room with Fireplace, open and updated kitchen floor plan, 1st fl office, four BRs. Attached 2 car garage, LL Family Room, Laundry and Storage..................................................................................$709,000

1433 KEYSTONE, RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

PR ICE R ED UCE D! BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME features a detailed LR, DR and kitchen with east facing sun/breakfast room on 1st FL. 2nd FL features sun filled library w/fireplace, large master suite. Finished basement includes a family room with a fireplace and a game room. ...................................................................................$949,500

RIVER FOREST HOMES A ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME! Impeccable restoration of original home with a fabulous addition surrounded by lush professional landscaping. Gorgeous decor & architectural detail throughout, yet warmly welcoming, house is perfect for intimate or grand scale entertaining..............................................$3,750,000 BUURMA-BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements.

Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. .......................................................$2,649,000 CLASSIC BRICK COLONIAL with all high-end finishes. First floor features hardwood floors, family room off kitchen. Finished basement has media room, 2 addl BRs, full bath, plenty of storage. Backyard offers private deck, large heated patio, built in pool. 3 car garage, heated driveway. ..............................$1,795,000 RESTORE THIS HOUSE with fabulous curb appeal or Build your dream home on this 100’ x 184’ lot. ...........................................................................................................................................................................$1,400,000 HANDSOME AND BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED traditional brick home for those who appreciate tradition and elegance. Distinctive home offers 5BRs, 2 full/2 half baths. Professionally landscaped fenced yard with in-ground pool and spa. Ample storage in basement........................................................$1,389,000 GORGEOUS FRENCH NORMANDY with 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 5 half baths sits on a 75 foot corner lot.

Gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace in LR, simply stunning eat-in kitchen with adjoining family room.

Lower level rec room with gas fireplace. Beautifully landscaped grounds.......................................$1,139,000 BEAUTIFUL, STYLISH, UPDATED HOME with 4 BRs, 3.2 BAs on four floors of living space. Includes LR w/ frpl, new high end kitchen, Breakfast Rm, 1st FL office. LL has Fam Rm, Rec Room, Laundry, Wine Cellar and Full Bath. 2 car garage with extra storage and rooftop deck.......................................................$1,049,000 COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 bedroom home is move-in ready. First floor features a spacious open floor plan. Large, high end kitchen. Full finished bsmt consists of a family room, a wet bar and a bonus room with its own bath. Deep backyard with a large patio and fire pit...........................................................$959,000 SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS in this 5 bedroom, 4 full, 5 half bath Victorian. Classic charm w/original woodwork, bullseye trim & soaring ceilings combined w/ modern amenities including the stone fireplace in the 1st FL family room. Four car garage, beautiful grounds. ..................................................................$939,000

ADDITIONAL OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 838 N HARLEM, RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 10-12

921 ONTARIO UNIT C, OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

PRICE REDUCED! BEAUTIFUL, MOVE-IN READY REHAB in River Forest.

Large open kitchen with all brand new SS. New 3/4 inch Brazilian Koa wood floors throughout. Designer baths. Wood burning fireplace. Master suite. Full basement.

Great backyard with covered patio. Close to great schools!....................$399,500

UNIQUE CONDO feels like a spacious single family home in the heart of Oak Park. Expansive living room with hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, and large eat-in kitchen with newer appliances leads to a private deck. New jacuzzi tub, and garage parking. ........................................................................$289,900

425 S OAK PARK UNIT A, OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

739 VAN BUREN UNIT 2E, OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 10-12

NEW LISTING! MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS 4 STORY TOWNHOME! This 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhome is a sunny and quiet end unit. Granite kitchen, hardwood floors, master suite, 2nd floor laundry, fireplace in LR. 4th floor loft with kitchenette. Large wrap around deck and attached garage. .................$364,900

NEW LISTING! STUNNING REMODELED CONDO with original charm.

Kitchen with granite, SS appliances, cherry cabinets. Beautiful oak woodwork throughout including built-in shelving in DR. Hardwood floors, fireplace. Enclosed back porch may be used as den. In unit laundry. ...................................$188,000

2646 N 72ND CT UNIT 1, ELMWOOD PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

THIS IS IT!! Stunning unit with four large bedrooms, new designer kitchen with all exquisite cabinetry, appliances and quartz island! Fam room and LR with beautiful lighting opens to 2 balconies. Bath updated with ceramic tile and glass shower. 1 parking space. ....................................................................................................$195,000 GREAT COLONIAL HOME on a great block! Move in condition with 3+ bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Eat in kitchen, den/office space, mudroom, sun/Florida room and screened in back porch. Partially finished basement. Coach house with 2 car garage. You will love the available space!.............................................$699,000 WELL MAINTAINED center entrance brick & stone colonial with 4 BRs/4BAs. Spacious first floor family room. Travertine marble entry with winding staircase. Refinished hardwood floors. Two fireplaces. 2nd floor office. Finished LL with plenty of storage and pantry areas. ...................................................................$664,000 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Spacious first floor has updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The finished basement has 4th BR and a full bath. Professionally landscaped yard with new brick paver patio. Nothing to do but move in. ...................................................$599,000

OAK PARK HOMES UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home! .........................................$2,525,000 BEAUTIFUL ESTATE HOME in Historic Oak Park with a perfect blend of modern and vintage details including hardwood floors, leaded glass windows and a grand staircase. Large rooms, tall ceilings and a lot of windows make this 5BR, 3-1/2 BA home spacious and bright...........................................................$949,500 CLASSIC BRICK COLONIAL has it all! Move right in to this 4BR, 2BA home. Tastefully decorated, updated gourmet kitchen that opens to family room, and hand turned French doors that open to DR. Addl fam room on lower level. Great house for entertaining! ..........................................................................$865,000 SO MUCH TO SEE, LOVE & ADMIRE in this renovated 4BR/3.5BA American Four Square. You will love the renovated the 3rd floor w/a MSTR suite featuring a high end bath, plus an office. Other features include a new back porch retreat, Fin LL Rec Room, 3 plus car garage. .................................................................$765,000 STUNNING ENGLISH TUDOR in the perfect location. Two level Party Deck. Three Car Garage. Family room off eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lower level recreation room with wet bar. Close to schools, Lindberg Park and transportation..................................................................................................$755,400 BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS, MOVE-IN READY VICTORIAN. Enjoy an inviting open front porch, rich oak floors, beautiful natural woodwork, pocket doors between LR and DR, and stunning, original leaded glass windows. Eat-in kitchen, expansive finished basement. Two garages.................................................$728,000

ROOM FOR EVERYONE and stunning finishes throughout. Newly finished kitchen features 2 dishwashers and a built in bar with beverage center. Top end bathrooms. Master Suite features a deck, walk-in closet and a redone bath. Beautiful decorating. Beautiful landscaping. ..........................................................$719,000 BEAUTIFUL KENILWORTH PARKWAY! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Classic Colonial. Brick, slate roof, curb appeal galore and move in ready!!! Walk up attic, lower level playroom, screened porch overlooks exquisite landscaped backyard. Ideal location. All you need to do is move in! .....................................................$689,900 QUINTESSENTIAL OAK PARK HOME! This 3BR, 1-1/2 BA home offers lots of space to grow. Enter thru the substantial light filled Living Room, proceed to the Dining Room with coved moldings. 1st floor family room located right off the kitchen. Generous sized bedrooms. .................................................$485,000 PRICE REDUCED! METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BUNGALOW with an enclosed porch welcomes you to this home! Special features include hardwood floors, a spacious LR, beamed ceiling DR, two bedrooms, one full bath, bright kitchen and office overlooking fenced-in yard. Impeccable 2 car garage. ...............................................................................................................................................................................$264,000 VALUE MAY BE IN THE LAND. Major renovation needed to the house. Being sold “As Is”.$250,000 BEAUTIFUL THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW with large rooms, double living area and nice location. Oak floors, well maintained, freshly painted and easy to move into! Spacious pantry, enclosed back porch and/or mud room, inviting front porch, many additional storage areas. ..................................$236,500 GREAT CHARM in this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on a quiet street. Why own a condo when you can own a cute house with a backyard. Hardwood floors, Enclosed front porch, Side drive. Walk to everything: Transportation, shops and restaurants.........................................................................................................$219,000

FOREST PARK HOMES JUST MOVE IN!! Meticulously maintained new construction built in 2006. Open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. 4 generously sized BRs. Open basement ready to finish. ..........................................................$489,000

ELMWOOD PARK HOMES PRICE REDUCED! GEORGIAN-STYLE HOME boasting three levels of living space. Solid brick home sits on double lot. Basement has eight foot ceilings and is finished with bedroom and family room. Home has all new stainless steel appliances. 2.5 car detached garage with driveway and alley access. .........$409,000

2234 N 73RD, ELMWOOD PARK

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DON’T MISS THIS ADORABLE RANCH! Spacious living room and dining room boast beautifully finished hardwood floors, as do the two bedrooms. Updated eat-in kitchen. Family room overlooks the yard, deck and oversized two and a half car garage ..................... ...............................................................................................$195,000 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BRICK GEORGIAN with 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath, an open floor plan, expansive kitchen, and spacious family room. Living room has wood burning fireplace. Partially finished basement, entertainment deck, landscaped yard, two car garage........................................................$339,000 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BRICK GEORGIAN. Features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 powder room. Updated kitchen, 1st floor family room, generous sized living and dining room. Partially finished basement with laundry and storage room. Beautiful yard, 2 car garage. ............................................$302,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS RIVER FOREST 2 Flat................................................................................................................................$499,000 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Eastern facing balcony..............................................................................$209,900 RIVER FOREST 2BR, 1BA. Rare opportunity! .....................................................................................$125,000 RIVER FOREST 1BR, 1BA. Entertainment area. .....................................................................................$99,000 OAK PARK 3BR, 2-1/2 BA. Many extra amenities. ...............................................................................$560,000 OAK PARK 3BR, 3-1/2 BA. Large corner unit.........................................................................................$489,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Corner unit. ...........................................................................................................$145,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Completely redone!................................................................................................$97,000 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Convenient location................................................................................................$84,900 OAK PARK 1BR, 1BA. Updated kitchen and bath. ...................................................................................$52,000 FOREST PARK 2BR, 2BA. Spacious corner unit. ..................................................................................$289,000 FOREST PARK 2BR, 2BA. Large balcony. ..............................................................................................$178,000 FOREST PARK 2BR, 2A. West facing balcony......................................................................................$150,000 FOREST PARK 1BR, 1BA. Updated bath. .................................................................................................$89,500 FOREST PARK 1BR, 1BA. Top floor, corner unit......................................................................................$89,000 NEW LISTING FOREST PARK 1BR, 1BA. ...........................................................................................$79,900 ELMWOOD PARK 2BR, 1-1/2 BA. Remodeled corner unit..............................................................$169,900 ELMWOOD PARK 1BR, 1BA. Hardwood floors. ....................................................................................$82,000 ELMWOOD PARK 1BR, 1BA. Top floor corner unit...............................................................................$74,900

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Thank You North Avenue 708.771.8040 •7375 7375West W. North Ave., River Forest

SOLD!

River Forest, Illinois 60305 708.771.8040

Here are some sales of properties our company has partcipated in this year:

SOLD!

RIVER FOREST 326 Ashland

931 Clinton

815 Franklin

907 Keystone

211 Park

7612 Vine

846 Ashland

322 Forest

942 Franklin

921 Keystone

527 Park

7625 Washington

1215 Ashland

715 Forest

1535 Franklin

915 Lathrop

814 Park

632 William

1235 Ashland

1410 Forest

303 Gale

515 Monroe

1130 Park

922 William

7600 Augusta

217 Franklin

7829 Greenfield

630 Monroe

1420 Park

1255 William

620 Bonnie Brae

339 Franklin

727 Jackson

1330 Monroe

313 Thatcher

1435 William

700 Bonnie Brae

624 Franklin

1425 Jackson

1322 Monroe

335 Thatcher

751 Clinton

735 Franklin

807 Keystone

1426 Monroe

7601 Vine

Your Home Here.

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD OAK PARK 1048 N. Austin 237 Clinton 812 N. Cuyler 817 N. Cuyler 716 N. East 843 N. East 1000 N. East 147 N. Elmwood

Sales Over $100 Million

164 N. Elmwood 727 N. Elmwood 1032 N. Euclid 536 Fair Oaks 618 Fair Oaks 800 Fair Oaks 1116 N. Fair Oaks 1204 Fair Oaks

531 S. Grove 1132 Gunderson 306 N. Harvey 332 N. Harvey 922 N. Harvey 1037 Hayes 1130 Home 731 S. Humphrey

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

926 N. Humphrey 28 Iowa 260 Iowa 332 N. Kenilworth 1001 N. Kenilworth 101 Le Moyne 151 Le Moyne 605 Linden

543 S. Lombard 942 N. Lombard 1117 N. Lombard 417 N. Maple 1127 N. Marion 830 N. Oak Park 1127 Schneider 412 N. Scoville

With over $100 Million in closed sales this year and the highest average sales price of any of the local real estate offices, we know how to get the best value for your property. Clearly our agents are very productive and would enjoy providing you with an accurate up to date market analysis.

Whether you are buying a new home, or selling your home and want a complimentary opinion of value, call our office today at 708-771-8040

431 S. Taylor 609 N. Taylor 910 N. Taylor 1105 S. Taylor 1109 Wesley 603 Woodbine Your Home Here.

Sales Over $100 Million

October 12, 2016 ■ Wednesday Journal/Forest Park Review

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Serving Our Community For Over 70 Years

114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

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708.524.1100

OAK PARK. BRIMMING WITH LIGHT & com- OAK PARK. UPDATED 3BR, 3.1BA w/ fort this elegant 4BR, 3.1BA home is move-in ready. lovely woodwork, leaded glass windows, large FR, Frplc. C/A. Fin’d bsmt. Lots more! .... $679,000 French doors & much more! ..............$624,900

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630 N. EAST • OPEN SUN 122PM

527 THATCHER • OPEN SUN 2:304PM

OAK PARK. COTTAGE CHARMER! Sweet 2BR, 2BA sits on a 50’x175’ lndscpd lot, offers large family rm, screened porch, high/dry bsmt, newer garage. ................................................$459,000

RIVER FOREST. QUEEN ANNE Victorian w/ open frt porch on lrg lot! 6BRs, 2.2BAs. Dble parlor. Frplc. Great location near train, schools, park. .............................................................. $649,000

OPEN HOUSES • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

OAK PARK OPEN 24PM • 1220 N. ELMWOOD

CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES OAK PARK OPEN 122PM SHOWROOM AT 139 S. OAK PARK AVE.

ART GLASS, wood floors, 4+ BR/3 BA bungalow. Updated kitchen. Finished walk-out basement. .......................................$695,000

OPEN 122PM • 630 N. EAST

OAK PARK. LARGE & SPACIOUS unit in the Decker Building. W/D in-unit. Parking included! .............................................................. $299,000 OAK PARK LIKE GREEN SPACE? Love to Entertain? Exceptionally restored, expanded home on private park-like lot offers huge family rm/kitchen combo. 6BR, 3.2BA. ......................................................................$1,925,000 VICTORIAN CHARMS, current updates. Move in condition 4/5BR 4 BA. Screened & open porches. Storage galore! Near OPRF. ..........$1,150,000 REDUCED! E.E. ROBERTS Prairie-style home on estate size lot. 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths. .......................................................................$899,000 GORGEOUS OAK PARK HOME near award-winning schools. Chef’s kitchen, master ste, 4+1 BRs, 3.1BAs, finished bsmt. ...............$875,000 BEAUTIFUL ROOMS with rare details flow into outside spaces - deck, porch, gardens for elegant living. 4BR, 2.2BA. ...........................$699,900 UNIQUE CLASSIC Prairie-style home. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Newly remodeled kitchen. WBFP. Family rm. 3-tier cedar deck. Enjoy! ................ $599,000 THE PERFECT CLASSIC BRICK HOME. 3BR, 1.1BA. Hdwd floors, wood burning frplc, breakfast rm & tandem. ............................$580,000 LOCATION & FAMILY ROOM! 4BR, 2BA. Hdwd flrs. Great yard. Call for all the updates. ...............................................................$529,700 ENJOY LIFE IN FLW Historic District. 5BRs, 1½BAs. Spacious LR w/ FRPLC. Family rm. Great yard! .........................................................$519,000 ORIGINAL OAK PARK HOME. Tremendous space in this 5BR, 1½BA Gunderson. Beamed ceiling, stained glass, pocket drs, WBFP & hdwd floors. ..............................................................................................................$499,000 SUNFILLED COLONIAL. 3BRs, 2 new full BAs + ½BA. Hdwd flrs. Wd cab kitchen w/pantry. C/A. Deck. Great house. ..........................$489,000 SMART, FRESH & EXCITING! 3BR, 1.1BA home in perfect loc’n.

Stylish décor. Updated kitchen. Deck. C/A. Lots more! .............$459,000 BEST VALUE in town. Move right into a freshly painted & carpeted 3BR, 2.1BA. Awesome bsmt & great location. Tons of space. Fall in love! ..............................................................................................................$409,000 ENJOY ONE LEVEL living in the 3BR mid-century brick ranch in NW Oak Park. Hdwd flrs. C/A. Spacious LR & separate DR. Full bsmt. Great yd. 2-car gar. ......................................................................................................$389,000 ARTS DISTRICT vintage charmer on a corner lot! Updated kitchen. 4 BRs, 1BA. .....................................................................................................$385,000 THREE BEDROOM, 1.2 BA Gunderson on one of OP’S fav blocks.

3-season porch, den & attic. Charming fixer-upper! ........................$365,000 GREAT 2BEDROOM with room to grow…Don’t miss this opportunity. .....................................................................................................$279,000 VERY NICE 3 BR, 2BA. Huge living room, eat-in kitchen, finished basement. 2014: roof, boiler & hot water heater! ...............................$239,000 ATTENTION REHABBERS! 3BR, 1.1 BA farmhouse style home on large corner lot. Lots of potential. .........................................................$220,000

RIVER FOREST THE ULTIMATE HOUSE. Stunning Tudor on massive lot 200x188.

Rehab offers all the modern amenities. ....................................$2,999,000 PICTURE PERFECT 6BR, 3.2BA Tudor. This stunning home combines one-of-a-kind architectural details with today’s timeless modern amenities. Must see! ................................................................................$1,460,000

COTTAGE CHARMER! Sweet 2BR, 2BA sits on a 50’x175’ lndscpd lot, offers lrg family rm, screened porch, high/dry bsmt, newer garage. ..................................................................................................$459,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION! New standard of luxury! 1808-2200 SF units, 3 BRs, 2 indoor pkg spaces, spacious terraces, eco-efficient LEED certified. Pricing starts at .................................................................$649,900

QUEEN ANNE Victorian w/open frt porch on lrg lot! 6BRs, 2.2BAs. Dble parlor. Frplc. Great location near train, schools, park. ................................................................................................................................................$649,000

FAB UNIT, FAB LOCATION! Great architectural details & mod amenities. 2BR, 2BA. Private deck. 2 deeded garage spcs. ........................................................................................................................................$495,000

RIVER FOREST OPEN 2:304PM • 527 THATCHER

OPEN 122PM • 721 ONTARIO ST., #302

OTHER AREA HOMES OPEN 121:30PM • 1645 S. SCOVILLE

OPEN 122PM • 938 NORTH BLVD., #303

BERWYN. NEW LISTING! STUNNING OCTAGON bungalow in great condition. 4+ BRs, 3 Full BAs. ................................................$395,000 PRAIRIE SCHOOL home built in ‘06 w/classic architectural design & contempo amenities. Spacious with 4BRs & 4½BAs. Family rm. SPECIAL! ...........................................................................................................$1,225,000 PERFECT ATTENTION TO DETAIL. 5BR, 2.1BA home w/coach house. Chef’s kitchen w/over-the-top amenities. Family rm. Much more! ...........................................................................................................$1,165,000 FANTASTIC RANCH w/open floor plan. 3 BRs, 2.2BAs. WBFP. Large MBR ste. 1st flr lndry. C/A. Att garage. ........................................ $609,000 IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2-story brick home on deep lot.

3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/Jacuzzi. C/A. Lovely! ..............................................................................................................$594,000

FOREST PARK JUST LISTED! UNBEATABLE LOCATION. 5BRs, 3BAs. Eat-in kitchen. Terrific deck for outdoor entertaining. C/A. Great home. ..$399,000 PERFECT 10! New kitchen, BAs, roof, furnace, 4 BRs, 2 baths waterproofed & finished basement. .......................................................$379,500

OTHER AREA HOMES BERWYN. JUST LISTED! AM 4-SQ, 3 BR, 1 .1 BA near Proksa Park & train. Huge deck & patio w/parking for 3 cars. ............................$259,000 CHICAGO. BELMONTCRAIGIN bungalow. 2BR, 2BA. Nice kitchen!

Rec rm +3rd BR in bsmt! ................................................................$172,500 CHICAGO. UNBEATABLE LOCATION! 2BR, 2BA boasts lots of amenities such as a deck, upgraded decorative windows, 2015 roof & more. ..........................................................................................................$339,000 DOWNERS GROVE. DARLING 2BR, 1BA home sitting on a 50 x 296 lot has potential. Close to train, school & shops. ................................$344,900 ELMWOOD PARK. LIGHT & BRIGHT, beautiful floors, C/A & 3 BR, 1.1 BA Great space! ...........................................................................$338,000 ELMWOOD PARK. WELCOME HOME! Lovely and well-maintained 3BR, 2BA. ...............................................................................$249,000 ELMWOOD PARK. NICE BLOCK, good location, spacious 2BR, 2BA bungalow. ..........................................................................................$169,000

IDEAL LOCATION 2BR unit, near Metra, shops, dining. Wellmaintained bldg, w/parking. .....................................................................$123,000

COMMERCIAL OAK PARK. MIXED USE BLDG. 1st flr: lrg commercial spc – approx.

3000SF. 2 apts on 2nd flr: 3BR, 1BA /1BR, 1BA. 2-car gar. 1st flr handicapped access. Call for more info. .......................................................................$395,000

VACANT LAND OAK PARK. LOCATED IN CENTRAL OP this vacant property is yours with immediate possession possible. Make an offer! ............$399,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES OAK PARK NEW LISTING! WELLLOCATED STUDIO features hdwd firs, new SS fridge, new portable washer. Murphy’s bed. ..................................$69,900 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE 3 BR unit! Spacious rms, lots of sun, fresh paint, hdwd flrs, 2 BAs, garage pkg, nice backyard, pets ok!! .............$298,000 STUNNING 2BR vintage condo in prime location! Remodeled kitchen & BA, spacious rms, lndry in-unit, C/A, sun rm, office, huge yd & garage pkg. .....................................................................................................$279,000 CLEAN CORNER CONDO facing south and east. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Large closets. Covered pkg. A deal at ....................................................$169,900 LOVELY VIEW. Tastefully decorated, ready for the next owner. 2BRs, 1BA. In-unit W/D. Balcony. ....................................................................$160,000 WELLLOCATED & UPDATED 2 BR, 2 BA condo in the heart of DTOP. Updated kitchen & BA. Elevator bldg! ...............................$156,900

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Starting at $649,900 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

WHEELING. LIGHTFILLED 3STORY townhouse with many fantastic upgrades. Recently decorated, hdwd flrs. C/A. .........$299,900

RENTALS COMMERCIAL RENTALS OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators.

Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric. Public pkg. Call! Rent ranges from ...................................................................................$2,616/mo to $898/mo WESTMONT. CLASSIC STORE FRONT/walk in office on busy street. 2 blocks from Metra train. In-suite restrooms and kitchen. Great exposure. ................................................................................................$1,525/mo

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RIVER FOREST CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES VERY CLEAN, attractive & affordable brick townhouse. 2BR, 1.1BA, bonus LL rec rm. Parking. ........................................................................$159,000

FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUMS/TOWNHOUSES RARE 3 BEDROOM at the Grove with balcony & patio. Granite & SS applnces. 2-car garage. ...................................................................$349,000

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RIVER FOREST. MUCH MORE THAN A 2FLAT. Side-byside living. 3BRs, 2.1 BAs in each unit. Hdwd flrs. C/A. 3½-car garage. ..............................................................................................................$799,000

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

IN THE HEART OF TOWN, 2BR, 1BA condo w/view of lovely lndscpd courtyd. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Open flr plan. Pkg. ...................$155,000 NICELY UPDATED eat-in kitchen in this bight & spacious 2BR condo.

Great location. Parking. ...........................................................................$153,000 ONE BEDROOM, 1 bath condo in well-managed building. Generous room sizes. Great storage. ...................................................................... $108,000 PERFECT LOCATION. Freshly painted vintage 1 BR condo with 2 parking spaces. ...................................................................................................$95,000 SUNLIT & SPACIOUS 1BR, 1BA unit with central air. Updated kitchen. 1 parking space.............................................................................................. $89,000

OAK PARK. ATTRACTIVE 1BR UNIT in a beautiful bldg. Galley kitchen, living rm & den – ideal 1st home. .........................................$149,000

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OPEN HOUSE

Ten from Oak Park from page B1 launched the smaller-scale community open house as a one-time volunteer effort, know that they would need to seek help in order to sustain it.

After Ruehle-May pitched the project to Open House Chicago, Vantage Development agreed to come on board as a sponsor, and the rest was history. Ruehle-May is thrilled to see Oak Park’s local architecture scene reach a larger audience.

“Open House Chicago,” she pointed out, “gets about 80,000 visitors overall. We’re not expecting that many to come to Oak Park, but it’s an exciting opportunity. Hopefully, we’ll get a lot of people to shop and eat and visit Oak Park over the weekend.

Because it’s free, it opens up the buildings to everyone who is the least bit interested in architecture, not to mention the wonderful buildings in our own backyard.”

Sponsor doubles as attraction Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

St. Edmund Church Wright’s Home & Studio up the street on Forest Avenue,” he said. an We used Roman brick, a very com-mon element in Wright’s designs to clad the entire garage, and at the same time, the tower above it is contemporary glass.”

Oak Park sneak peeks

Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Oak Park Art League (above) and Vantage Oak Park (above right)

While many of the Oak b Park buildings featured O in Open House Chicago, such as Wright’s Ho Home & Studio and th the Hemingway b birthplace, are a already tourist attrr tractions, a few ot o other buildings are no o as well-known not arc architecturally .

Oa Oak Park Art Leagu Executive DirecLeague Juli Carpenter calls tor Julie buildin one of the best her building O Park. kept secrets of Oak “We’ve been here since 1937,” she said, “and we’re a little hidden gem.

We’re a bit hard to find on a heavily wooded lot with a beautiful garden.”

The Art League is housed in a 1902 E.E. Roberts coach house and stable, one of only two he designed in Oak Park. Originally part of the 1894 Victorian home to the west, the coach house has both Victorian and Prairie design elements.

“There’s a synergy between us and some of the other Open House sites,” Carpenter said. The Art League was founded in 1921 and moved into the Wright Home & Studio until 1928. Then we moved to the Nineteenth Century Club until Grace Hemingway, a major patron, raised the money to buy this Photo by Tim Inklebarger

For Vantage developer Michael Glazier, sponsoring Oak Park in the Open House Chicago festival was an easy choice.

“Obviously, Oak Park is a destination unto itself for architectural interest,” he said.

“When Open House contacted us, the architecture of our own building tied into the event.

We have a history of community involvement, and this was spot-on because of the nature of our building.”

Vantage Oak Park, a newly constructed high-rise apartment building at Lake and Forest, will also be one of the buildings open to the public over the weekend. Glazier noted that the design of the building acknowledges Oak Park’s architectural history as it creates something more modern.

“The architecture is contemporary, but elements are contextual and tie into Frank Lloyd

Open House Oak Park Locations and Hours: 1. Vantage Oak Park: 150 Forest Ave., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

2. Ernest Hemingway Birth Home: 339 N. Oak Park Ave., Saturday closed, Sunday 1-5 p.m.

3. Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio: 951 Chicago Ave., Saturday closed, Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

4. Nineteenth Century Club: 178 Forest Ave., Saturday 9-5, Sunday closed 5. Oak Park Art League: 720 Chicago Ave., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.

6. Oak Park-River Forest Historical Society Museum (Cicero Firehouse): 129 Lake St., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

7. Pilgrim Congregational Church: 460 Lake St., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

8. Pleasant Home (Farson-Mills House): 217 Home Ave., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9. Unity of Oak Park (Taylor House): 405 N. Euclid, Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

10. St. Edmund Roman Catholic Church: 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 12:30 -5 p.m.

See OPEN HOUSE on page B14

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Your local face of real estate since 1933.

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1:30-3 636 WOODBINE AVE

Oak Park

$850,000

Spectacular completely renovated 4 bed, 2.1 bath Traditional located in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District.

Features of hardwood floors, formal living room with gas fireplace, large dining room, Chef’s kitchen, family rm with new woodburning fireplace, large master suite and lower level that features work/craft space. Great outdoor space!

Steve Scheuring – ID# 09251411

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Broadview

$849,500

Excellent corner location on Roosevelt Road and 13th Avenue, close to Loyola Hospital and Hines VA. This clean brick 2 story, 12 unit corridor-interior entrance building features 11-1 Bedroom units, 1 Studio unit and 12 parking spaces. Current renters are all long term month to month tenants!

Mike Lennox/Jim Gillespie - ID# 09296945

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1:30-3 847 S KENILWORTH AVE

NEW PRICE

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3 1013 S EULCID AVE

Oak Park

$719,900

Recent 5 bed, 4 bath rehabbed home features hardwood floors, kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, wine cooler and peninsula, family room, coved ceilings and art glass. Delightful master suite with gas fireplace, 3rd floor retreat, patio with pergola, open front porch, 4 car Gar plus extra parking pad.

Patricia McGowan - ID# 09280420

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-4 300 S OAK PARK AVE

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3 623 N KENILWORTH

Oak Park

FEATURE PROPERTY OPEN SUNDAY 1-3PM

$598,000

Traditional 4 bed, 1.1 bath 4-Square located in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Grand entrance, exquisite tiled decorative fireplace, a nice huge kitchen opens to breakfast area and family room, back deck, 3rd floor office/bedroom, finished lower level, front screened porch. Central AC and 2 car garage.

Steve Scheuring - ID# 09271933

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3 1024 ALEXANDER LANE

540 N Cuyler Ave, Oak Park

River Forest

$569,000

4 bed, 2.1 Prairie-Style home with open floor plan, updated kitchen and traditional dining room with builtins. All season sunroom, hardwood floors throughout, mud room leads to an expansive deck overlooking the fantastic backyard - perfect for grilling and entertaining. New tear-off roof in 2015 and MUCH MORE! Leigh Ann Hughes – ID# 09314059

Oak Park

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2 721 ONTARIO ST #202

Oak Park

$475,000

Duplexed 2 bed, 2.1 bath condo features elevator to the private unit entrance, gas fireplace, high-end kitchen, master suite with skylights in vaulted ceilings, 3rd level loft office space with walk-out balcony area.

The 2nd level also features the home’s large 2nd bedroom with its own en suite full bath. So much more!

Steve Scheuring – ID# 09245479

$519,000

Updated 3 bed, 1.1 bath American 4-Square features remodeled 3 season enclosed front porch, wood burning fireplace, pristine wood floors, detailed trim, colorful leaded glass, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired light fixtures, mission style radiator covers, dining room with beamed ceiling, nursery and full unfinished walkout basement.

Bill Geldes - ID# 09314369

NEW LISTING

Oak Park

$439,900

Character and modern elegance in this meticulously maintained 3 bed, 2 bath home. This home features hardwood floors, spacious living room with decorative fireplace and built-in bookshelves, elegant dining room, updated kitchen, newly updated basement, large family room, great yard with patio and 2 car garage plus extra space.

Catherine Simon-Vobornik – ID# 09360521

Oak Park

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-2 539 GUNDERSON AVE

Oak Park

$383,000

Brick 4-Square with 3 bed, 1.1 bath, grand entry foyer, formal dining room, fantastic kitchen and large family room that opens to the back deck. Spacious lower level with space for a guest bedroom/separate office/recreation area. Great storage! Upgraded electrical!! Much More!!!

Steve Scheuring – ID# 09342113

NEW LISTING

GREAT OPORTUNITY

$489,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 1.1 bath Oak Park Victorian on corner lot in the heart of it all! Grand foyer with built-in bench, vintage detail throughout....pocket doors, hardwood floors, natural oak woodwork and two fireplaces. Newer high-end kitchen, Updated baths, Central air, newer boiler and hot water heater, 3 car garage and MUCH More!

Ann Keeney & Jane Swibel – ID# 09327973

NEW LISTING

Oak Park

$479,900

Spectacular 3 bed, 4.1 bath end-unit townhome with gorgeous hardwood floors, custom bookshelves, gas fireplace, half bath, and a kitchen that’s not to be believed! Master spa-like bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower! Last but not least is an amazing 4th floor great room and massive roof deck Bethanny Alexander - ID# 09246029

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-3:30 1830 WISCONSIN AVE

Berwyn

$279,900

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath English Tudor. Newly refinished hardwood floors, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen, finished basement featuring a family, office/bedroom and paver patio. New Roof (2015), 2 car garage with New Garage Door (2016), Concrete (2012) New Furnace (2009), New A.C. (2013) and Basement Windows (2006).

Mary Ann Bednarke - ID# 09308165

Lloyd Behrenbruch - ID#09361874

F E AT U R E D N E W CO N S T R U C T I O N OPEN SUNDAY • 12-2PM 319 CHESTNUT LANE, OAK PARK

50%

SOLD

NEW PRICE

Oak Park Oak Park

$229,900

Comfortable 4 bed, 1.1 bath home with several updates and throughout the years. All new in 2004; roof, soffit, fascia and gutters, thermo pane windows and glass block in basement, vinyl siding on home and garage, exterior doors, electric service upgraded to 200 amp service with panel and much more.

James Salazar – ID# 09223568

Chicago

$185,000

Come see this beautiful rehabbed 3+1 bed, 3 bath brick bungalow with hardwood floors, open floor plan, gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances second level master suite, finish basement with an extra bedroom and 2 car garage Tokela Brown - ID# 09348314

Cicero

$150,000

Meticulously maintained solid brick 3 bedroom home features hardwood floors, beautiful Art Deco bathroom and trim, large family room that’s unusual for a home of this size, spotless unfinished basement and an unfinished portion of the second floor awaits your special touches and provide plenty of storage!

Bobbi Schaper Eastman- ID# 09360041

Forest Park

$63,900

Nice 1 bedroom 2nd floor condo features newly painted, new carpeting installed in the living room, bedroom, hallway and closet. In-unit washer/dryer!

Parking included!! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and transportation. Oven-range as is not in working condition. Unit can be rented.

Mary Ann Bednarke – ID# 09168022

Starting At: $529,900

The Oak Park Oasis, 22, 4 level townhomes with a fresh new approach to townhome living. Sleek and modern with a downtown flair, featuring versatile 3 or 4 bedroom layouts, 3.5 baths, open kitchens with large center island, balcony off kitchen for grilling, 1st floor office/bedroom that features an en-suite full bath, beautiful master suite, 4th level has cozy loft space - plumbed for wet bar, large private roof deck and 2 car attached garage. Many great cabinet selections with quartz closets, marble bathrooms, oak flooring, and stainless steel appliances! Buy now and pick your finishes! Great center of town location! Delivery Spring 2016! Call for details.

Patricia McGowan – ID# 09154664

Call us today to use the local knowledge and skill of our agents paired with the broad reach and power of Baird & Warner.

1037 CHICAGO AVENUE, OAK PARK I 708.697.5900 | BAIRDWARNER.COM

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$459,000

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 1.1 bath home lives large inside and out or from top to bottom and front to back. Enjoy many improvements over the years accomplishing a great blend of function with the charm of yesteryear. A wonderful porch and foyer to welcome your guests, updated kitchen and sunny breakfast room, newer windows abound, large deck, tear off roof, central A/C, over-sized park like yard. Be close to many Oak Park treasures (Dole Branch Library, Anderson and Taylor Parks and the all new Ridgeland Commons Recreation Complex complete with indoor Ice arena). Several commuting choices are available. Be next to love and enjoy all this home has to offer.

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John Matthews, Sales Manager for Baird & Warner’s Oak Park/River Forest Office is pleased to announce

September’s Top Producers!

To date 2016 is already the best year in the office’s 8 year history! The Oak Park/River Forest office continues to be the dominant force in the real estate market and we’re projecting another record breaking year in 2017.

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atricia McGowan, a broker with the Oak Park/River Forest office has been named Top Producer for Highest Sales Volume in the month of September.

When asked for a quote, Sales Manager John Matthews stated “Pat’s expertise is extraordinary!” He went on to say “Whether vintage, new construction or your first home, Pat will provide the professional guidance needed.”

To learn more about Pat or to request more information regarding The Oak Park Oasis Townhomes development, call her direct at 708.697.5931 or visit her website patriciamcgowan.bairdwarner.com.

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atherine Simon-Vobornik and Kara Keller, brokers with the Oak Park/ River Forest office shared the esteem honor of both being named Top Producers for Most Homes Sold in the month of September.

“Each unique in their own rite, Kara and Catherine are highly sought after professionals when it comes to client satisfaction and market expertise” said Sales Manager John Matthews. “Their online reviews are remarkable!” *You can learn more about Catherine by visiting her website at catherinesimon.bairdwarner.com or call her at 708.697.5942 *You can learn more about Kara by calling her direct at 708.697.5983 or visiting her website at karakeller.bairdwarner.com..

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teve Scheuring, a broker with the Oak Park office has been named Top Producer for Most New Listings in the month of September. Steve maintained his stellar marquis performance. “Steve continues to hold the title of Top Agent in the market” quoted Sales Manager John Matthews. In addition, Matthews was quoted saying “His marketing skills sell homes quickly and for the best possible price.” To learn more about Steve visit OPRFHouse.com or call him at 708.697.5946.

Thanks to these Top Producers and our entire team Baird & Warner which has sold the most homes in the Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park areas in 2015! Baird & Warner has been offering real estate services to the local market since 1933 and has serviced the Greater Chicago Metropolitan market since 1855. For more information about the services offered by Baird & Warner, visit their website at bairdwarner.com or call 708.697.5900.

OAK PARK

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 13PM 804 S. CARPENTER

4 BEDROOM HOME in great Oak Park location. Close to Lincoln School.

2 Blks from Blue Line. Make this your family home. ......................$249,000

4 BEDROOM BRICK RESIDENCE in Mann School district. Colonial floor plan. Price to sell. ...............................................................................$479,050

Agt. Margie Bidinger

Agt. AJ Chandler

RIVER FOREST

OAK PARK RENTAL

2 BEDROOM CONDO in prime River Forest location. Newly decorated.

Master bedroom w/master bath. Third floor unit in well maintained bldg. .............................................................................................................$194,900

CHARMING CRAFTSMAN stucco 3 bdrm home. Vintage interior restored. Fenced yard & 2 car garage. This is a must see!.....$2,200/Month

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730 Linden Avenue, Oak Park $769,000 :: 4 bed :: 3.2 bath Oak Park landmark with a light-filled, open floorplan. Beautiful home in a great location!

1416 Ashland Ave, River Forest $1,599,000 :: 5 bed :: 4.3 bath Grand French inspired stone estate on extra large lot. Large bedrooms and open floor plan.

PRICE REDUCTION

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1142 Franklin Ave, River Forest $1,600,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

847 Clinton Pl, River Forest $1,195,000 :: 4 beds :: 3.5 baths Beautifully designed center entrance brick colonial with a gourmet kitchen. Walk to train.

410 Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park Architecturally significant Arts & Crafts 6bd/3.1 bath home located on one of the best blocks. $1,389,000

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN

JUST SOLD

708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

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T R A N S F E R S

611 N Kenilworth Ave. home sells for $1,127,000

The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Recorder of Deeds from August 1 to August 31, 2016. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the recorder of deeds.

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

330 Wesley Ave B1 829 S Euclid Ave 611 N Kenilworth Ave 303 N East Ave 910 Belleforte Ave 1121 Linden Ave 1121 Linden Ave 536 Fair Oaks Ave 1127 Fair Oaks Ave 301 N Scoville Ave 131 S Scoville Ave 308 N Lombard Ave 321 Wesley Ave 333 N Oak Park Ave 1032 N Euclid Ave 1200 Rossell Ave 417 N Maple Ave 328 S Lombard Ave 621 S Grove Ave 624 Clinton Ave 525 N Lombard Ave 705 Gunderson Ave 147 N Elmwood Ave 731 S Humphrey Ave 326 N Humphrey Ave 1015 Division St 824 S Grove Ave 514 S East Ave 1005 N Marion St 642 S East Ave 1022 S Grove Ave 1183 Wenonah Ave 150 N Scoville Ave 410 Clinton Ave 1130 Home Ave 1040 N Humphrey Ave

$2,490,000 $1,525,000 $1,127,000 $855,000 $822,000 $805,000 $805,000 $773,500 $760,000 $750,000 $730,000 $701,500 $700,000 $650,000 $630,000 $630,000 $580,000 $564,000 $550,000 $535,000 $513,500 $510,000 $508,000 $475,000 $470,000 $435,000 $430,000 $430,000 $429,000 $425,000 $418,500 $417,500 $412,000 $402,500 $355,000 $340,000

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SELLER

BUYER

902 S Kenilworth Ave 717 Home Ave 915 N Harvey Ave 814 Clinton Ave 707 N Cuyler Ave 927 Ontario St 2E 823 Woodbine Ave 110 Home Ave 1042 Hayes Ave 1154 S Ridgeland Ave 813 Lake St 8131N 1040 Erie St 202 935 S Kenilworth Ave 165 N Kenilworth Ave MANY 1035 S Harvey Ave 1040 Erie St MANY 165 N Kenilworth Ave 1D 218 Flournoy St 1035 Randolph St 10351 938 North Blvd 204

$335,000 $335,000 $310,000 $290,000 $273,500 $272,000 $253,000 $250,000 $227,000 $197,000 $190,000 $184,000 $183,500 $183,000 $180,000 $180,000 $175,000 $136,000 $127,000 $97,500

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T R A N S F E R S

OAK PARK ADDRESS

PRICE

SELLER

BUYER

420 Home Ave 308S 1311 N Harlem Ave 13112C 1031 S Scoville Ave 1135 Augusta St 1135 Augusta St 818 N Euclid Ave 829 S Euclid Ave 829 S Euclid Ave 1154 Gunderson Ave 1015 Fair Oaks Ave 1212 Woodbine Ave 216 Le Moyne Pky 911 S Kenilworth Ave 633 N Grove Ave 201 S Scoville Ave 6 Le Moyne Pky 834 N Grove Ave 721 S East Ave 232 N Taylor Ave 1153 Gunderson Ave 828 N East Ave

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523 South Blvd 642 Fair Oaks Ave 1114 S Cuyler Ave 936 Washington Blvd 9363W 833 N Harlem Ave 3S

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Archibald Leslie Roberts Jeffrey Lopez Deborah Extr Poulos Toula Tr Poulos Dennis Tr Haas Lawrence F Genco Prop Llc Ace Euclid Llc Williams Pearline Collins Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp Norris Laurie A Tr Zaworski Karen Hassan Farooq A Singer Benjamin D Miller Christopher D Judicial Sales Corp Hodes Leslie K Graham Kristin A Werner Nathaniel J Bravo Claudette Chicago Title Land Trust Co 0000000005939 Raik Howard A Albrecht Elizabeth A Haptonstahl James A Helms Shawn D Donald Brenda J

750 Keystone Ave 735 Franklin Ave 619 Forest Ave 942 Franklin Ave 826 Keystone Ave 7829 Greenfield St 621 William St 543 Forest Ave 910 Keystone Ave 520 River Oaks Dr 1119 Bonnie Brae Pl 1535 Franklin Ave 407 Ashland Ave 4J

$3,650,000 $999,000 $845,000 $835,000 $800,000 $790,000 $703,000 $674,000 $664,000 $545,000 $520,000 $435,000 $187,000

822 N Harlem Ave 1535 Forest Ave 306 424 Park Ave 604 406 Franklin Ave 3B 1020 N Harlem Ave E5 7352 Lake St P2 1206 Ashland Ave 8033 Lake St 80332 8117 Lake St 101 Park Ave 1540 Franklin Ave 1011 Keystone Ave 1531 Monroe Ave 15411 714 Ashland Ave 941 William St

$383,000 $175,000 $148,000 $98,000 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown

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home.”

In his retirement, E.E. Roberts was a member of the Art League, and he was commissioned to adapt the coach house, turning it into the Art League’s headquarters in 1937. His original plans for the space, as well as one of his original paintings, are in the Art League’s collection.

Carpenter said the location of the Art League adds to the cultural conversation about Oak Park.

“We really do form a tri-part dialogue of architecture, writing and the arts with the Home & Studio up the street and the Ernest Hemingway birthplace a block away.”

On Lake Street, Pilgrim Congregational Church is a well-known Oak Park landmark

with its proximity to the high school and the farmers market, but few are aware of its rich architectural history.

Designed by Patton & Fisher, the original chapel was built in 1889 with the current sanctuary completed in 1900. It is the oldest continuously operated house of worship in Oak Park according to Delena Williams, member and Open House organizer for Pilgrim Congregational Church.

Williams noted that the current parlor will be of particular interest to tour participants.

“It was originally the Sunday School room and has a series of smaller rooms separated by balconies,” she said. The superintendent of Sunday School stood in the middle of the room and could see inside all of the Sunday School classrooms.”

For a complete listing of the more than 200 buildings open to the public during the 48 hours of Open House Chicago, visit www. openhousechicago.org.

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Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $279,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 539 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $383,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1645 Scoville Ave, Berwyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 838 N . Harlem Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 1120 Beloit Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $489,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4 1123 Augusta St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1137 Linden Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 847 S . Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 1017 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 623 N . Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $598,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 527 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 123 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1220 N . Elmwood Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1141 N . Euclid Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $709,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1013 S . Euclid Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $719,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 847 N . East Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$727,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 230 S Scoville Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gullo & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $849,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 636 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $850,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3 1507 Jackson Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $874,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1433 Keystone Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $949,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1206 Lathrop Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $990,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 550 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $999,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1103 Keystone, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,095,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 250 Forest Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,165,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30-1:30 530 William St, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,485,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

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938 North Blvd . Unit 303, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $123,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 739 Van Buren St . Unit 2E, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$188,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 2646 N . 72nd Court . Unit 1, Elmwood Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 921 Ontario St . Unit C, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 425 S . Oak Park Ave . Unit A, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $364,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 721 Ontario St . Unit 202, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 721 Ontario St . Unit 302, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom At 139 S . Oak Park Ave ., Oak Park, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $649,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom At 139 S . Oak Park Ave ., Oak Park, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $664,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 Showroom At 139 S . Oak Park Ave ., Oak Park, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $684,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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1024 Alexander Ln, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $479,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 318 Pennsylvania Way, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $539,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1025 Walnut Way, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 319 Chesnut Ln, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $554,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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Resilience: At the Heart of the`Paradox of Old Age’ F or the past three years, Dr. Lydia Manning has been a key figure in the development of the Center for Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest.

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In this Q & A with Manning, an associate professor of gerontology and program faculty leader for gerontology at Concordia, we explored one of the traits that frequently comes with aging: resilience.

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A: In my own work as a gerontologist, I suggest that enduring hardship and adversity is largely influenced by self-perceived emotional strength and resilience. This notion of self-perceived strength is an underlying component of resilience. I have explored how older adults manage hardship and adversity as they age and examine the key factors of resilience in later life.

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Older adults have discussed their management strategies for confronting adversity with me, and talked openly about how they see adversity as an opportunity for growth and expansion. They intentionally map their life resources, mining for social support and tapping into the benefits of human connection. Older adults know the importance of practicing radical selfcare and compassion, especially in the face of uncertainty.

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An overarching theme linking these behaviors was the magnitude and frequency in how participants conceptualized themselves as having emotional strength, exhibiting resilience, and being survivors: “Of course I am resilient. I am here, aren’t I? If I weren’t a survivor, I would have given up a long time ago.”

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he Panton Eye Center has provided state-of-the-art eye care for over fifty years. Board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists offer comprehensive optical, medical, and surgical care including five treatment lasers.

John H. Panton, M.D., founder, comments on the advances made during his career: “Cataract was once a blinding disease. Surgery required a lengthy hospitalization and patients wore thick spectacles post-operatively. That is a thing of the past. Today’s no-shot cataract surgery allows the restoration of normal vision for nearly everyone. What we now consider routine was unimaginable when I began!”

Peter J. Panton, M.D., senior surgeon, describes the surgical elimination of glasses or refractive surgery: “The refractive components of the eye are the cornea (in the front of the eye) and the lens (inside the eye). There are two major refractive procedures: (1) LASIK is the use of a laser to reshape the cornea; (2) Refractive Cataract Surgery is the combina-

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tion of a bifocal implant with no-shot cataract surgery. For both our LASIK patients and our Refractive Cataract Surgery patients, life without glasses is the anticipated outcome.”

Robert W. Panton, M.D., fellowship-trained corneal surgeon, defines ALL LASER LASIK: “ALL LASER LASIK is the combination of two lasers to correct vision. The first makes a thin flap of cornea which is gently folded back.

The second reshapes the cornea. The flap is repositioned without the need for stitches.

Prior to surgery, the patient is able to see only the big-E; the morning after ALL LASER LASIK, the patient drives himself for his follow-up exam.”

Elizabeth Panton Karkazis, O.D. explains how contact lenses complement refractive surgery in a comprehensive practice: “Teenagers are too young for LASIK and not every adult is a suitable candidate for LASIK. When surgery is not an option, contact lenses remain a valuable tool to satisfy a patient’s optical needs.”

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What is the difference between a monofocal implant and a bifocal implant?

In the past, the IOL corrected distance vision only; this is called a monofocal implant. Patients who undergo cataract surgery with a monofocal implant still need reading glasses. Recent advances incorporate a bifocal into the IOL. The bifocal implant allows patients to read without glasses, drive without glasses, and do virtually all of their activities without glasses.

What will I experience during cataract surgery with a bifocal implant?

Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using eye drops to numb your eye; no shots are necessary. The operation takes approximately 20 minutes after which you will rest for a short time before going home. Post-operatively, you will be asked to instill eye drops for a few weeks after surgery. You will have 90% of you vision back within one day and your eye will be completely healed within two weeks.

How do I find out if bifocal implants are right for me?

While most cataract patients are candidates for this technology, it is best to seek consultation with an ophthalmologist with experience in bifocal implants. If you want to reduce your dependence on glasses after cataract surgery, call Dr. Panton at 708-452-7200 to schedule an appointment.

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The Oak Park Arts District conjures a bewitching Halloween.

Friday, October 21, 6 – 10 pm

Special events, spells, artist receptions, live music and brews within the galleries, shops and eateries

Saturday, October 22, 12 – 8 pm

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Run with the Wolfpack this Winter!

Preseason Boot Camp/High School Coaches’ Clinic

Windy City Bulls Kick Off Night!

October 24th, 25th, 27th November 1st, 2nd, 3rd 7:45-9:30pm Location is St. Luke for all nights, except Nov 1st which is Fenwick.

7th - 9th Grade Boys Fee: $150 Shooting/Dribbling Bootcamp - This boot camp session will be an intense 45-minute blast shooting and dribbling section, where participants will alternate working on shooting and ball handling.

Coaches Clinic - This part of the program will feature a representative from an area high school basketball program, running high school caliber tryout drills that camp members may endure during a future tryout. These coaches will provide an opportunity for all participants to ask any questions they may have regarding high school level basketball tryouts.

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Program is subject to change and/or cancellation.

For more information regarding the Bootcamp and Coaches Clinic, email us at info@wolfpackschoolofbasketball.com

In an effort to promote the development of future NBA prospects, the Chicago Bulls have created their own D-League or “Developmental League” team called the Windy City Bulls. There are currently 22 D-League teams around the country and, according to a D-League administrative representative, all 30 NBA teams will be represented within the next 5 years. The Windy City Bulls home court is at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates. This team is considered the “minor league” Bulls team and works directly with the Chicago Bulls in terms of player development, coaching staff and efforts to develop players to compete at the next level.

Wolfpack School of Basketball takes pride in preparing each and every player with the same developmental mentality and attitude in our approach to develop our players for the next level, whatever that level may be. This summer, Wolfpack has decided to work in conjunction with the Windy City Bulls and their developmental approach to basketball and have our annual kickoff night at the Windy City Bulls home opening game and Wolfpack will be featured as the halftime show!

Each Wolfpack player in attendance will take the court at the Windy City Bulls very first game ever! More details to follow.

Every Wolfpack travel team participant in attendance will also receive a warmup long sleeve shirt for free! Team members not in attendance will have the option to purchase these warmups. 2 tickets for this event are included in the winter travel fee. Additional tickets will be available for purchase.

Windy City Bulls Kickoff Night Friday, November 11th Sears Center 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 7:00p v Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets)

There’s still time REGISTER! Go to wolfpackschoolof basketball.com or email info@wolfpackschoolofbasketball.com

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Reno George, a longtime scout, puts a rocket in position to launch while young scouts from several surrounding communities, including Forest Park, hammer away during the Blasting into Scouts event in Miller Meadows-North on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

Kiwanis Club President Steve Knysch

Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 6:45 pm

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

For more info contact: Steve Knysch at 708-473-6154 or Steven.Knysch@gmail.com

SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000 Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our new 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

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. Jenny Weber, Pastor Professionally Staffed Nursery Fellowship Time after Worship Presbyterian

Fair Oaks

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church 1 5LGJHODQG *UHHQ¿ HOG Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and Children’s Chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Dennis Bushkofsky, Pastor Handicapped Accessible www.unitedlutheranchurch.org 708/386-1576 Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor Phyllis N. Kersten Interim Associate Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor Sunday Schedule Christian Education for All Ages 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH 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 Traditional Catholic

Child care available 9-11am

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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

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 11am Service: “Celebration of Life� thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 8:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Class, 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

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 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

Forgiveness brings personal freedom and true joy.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays Oct. 12 Ashura Islam Yom Kippur Jewish 17-23 Sukkot Jewish 18 St. Luke, Apostle & Evangelist Christian 20 Birth of the Båb * Baha’i Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth Sikh

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YOU’RE INVITED: To a reading of “The Ghost of Cleopatra” By local authors John Rice & Gail Tanzer John Rice is a Licensed Private Detective, Award-Winning journalist for the Forest park Review and Wednesday Journal and a former Professor of English at the Paris Business College. He is a long-time Forest Park resident and a member of the Historical Society of Forest Park.

Next reading:

7353 W. Madison (708) 366-0775 Pre-registration appreciated.

Walk-ins Welcome Questions/RSVP: Joe@oakpark.com

Soon to be published

John will read a chapter from his book, and discuss the backstory, followed by a Q&A. “The Ghost of Cleopatra” is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of AfricanAmerican/Native American sculptor, Edmonia Lewis, whose masterpiece, The Death of Cleopatra, languished for over 70 years in Forest Park. It’s an epic story that spans centuries and continents and tells how the spirit of the Queen of the Nile inspired Lewis to create her likeness in marble. The story is told through the eyes of Lewis, her statue and Cleopatra herself.

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• 12/8 - Big Boss (7pm)

Includes choice of (1) of our 5 Specialty Burgers, Soup or Salad, Dessert + Non-Alcoholic Drink.

7316 WEST MADISON STREET, FOREST PARK Vegetarian option available.

TELE 708.366.1920 Tax & Gratuity included.

SAVE 15% ON ANY STORE PURCHASE. American-Made Gifts, Holiday Ornaments, Cards,

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LEGAL NOTICE

Revenue

General

Property Tax 4,567,941 Replacement Tax 171,678 Sales Tax 2,915,103 Income Tax 1,449,097 Use Tax 327,031 Other State Taxes 57,643 Utility Taxes 1,435,270 Licenses, Permits, and Fees 1,211,221 Grants 85,651 Ambulance, Fire and Police 402,923 Water Sales Refuse, Yard Waste and Recycle 870,258 Fines 1,811,442 Rentals 219,613 Pension Contributions Interest/Dividends/Investment Inc. 4,724 Community Center Activities 523,444 Charges for Services 585,679 Investment Gains/(Losses) Other 35,169 Sales of Assets Total Revenue 16,673,887 Expenditures

Annual Treasurer’s Report Village of Forest Park Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2016 (Unaudited)

Major Debt Non Major Enterprise Fiduciary Library Funds Service Funds 1,585,042 723,764 350,491 - 1,512,364 1,732,214 9,872 8,900 31,421 34,972 376,255 1,918,683 391,910 148,111 5,127 10,921 - 6,793,501 148,896 18,956 517,433 23,421 36 6,105 3,066 1,004,305 2,371 30,792 - (747,931) 289,373 1,734 57,500 2,100 1,618,345 1,100,055 3,264,569 6,820,650 2,319,326 1,868,770

18,415,680 1,110,794

- 3,094,802 5,229,153 3,435,148

1,746,637

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Balance (1,741,793) 507,551 1,100,055 169,767 1,591,497 (1,115,822) 122,133 Transfers and Other Sources 1,227,771 686,252 (1,014,023) (0) (900,000) Previous Year Fund Balance 3,367,191 7,432,579 539,449 2,826,200 8,555,072 36,383,857 2,326,280 Current Year Ending Fund Balance 2,853,169 8,626,381 625,481 2,995,966 9,246,569 35,268,035 2,448,413 Disbursements Greater than $2,500 May 1, 2015-April 30, 2016

34 Publishing Inc 9,875; A & F Sewer Company Inc 85,658; AA Rental Center 2,786; Abra Auto Body & Glass 16,908; Action Transmission & Auto 34,949; Air One Equipment Inc 7,778; Allied Asphalt Paving Co 3,460; Allied Benefit Systems 2,893; All-Types Elevators Inc 4,918; Amalgamated Bank of Chicago 1,521,674; AMS Electric Inc 8,733; Animal Care League 4,825; ASI System Integration Inc 4,349; Associated Tire & Battery Co 14,192; AT&T 114,405; Audio Editions 2,775; B&F Construction Code Service 6,975; Baker and Taylor 116,843; BBB of Forest Park LLC 23,730; BC Body Craft Inc 5,934; Berwyn Garage 6,665; Black Coutours 4,840; Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Illinois 1,393,937; BP 6,333; Bradford Systems 7,587; Broadway in Chicago 4,939; Burke Beverage Inc 4,280; Burke Engineering LTD 797,397; C.G. Professional Services Inc 4,475; Call One 9,198; CAPERS 20,200; Capitol One 67,836; Case Lots, Inc. 21,200; CDC Enterprises Inc 24,115; CDS Office Technologies 6,778; Cedar Valley Express Blower Inc 8,610; Central Sewer Inc 10,190; Cerniglia Co 407,451; Certified Fleet Services Inc 34,061; Chicago Classic Coach 38,116; Chicago Communications LLC 5,419; Chicago Office Products 6,154; Chicago Tribune Media Group 3,400; Cintas Corporation No 769 20,272; Cintas Corporation No 21 9,590; City of Chicago 3,330,423; Colley Elevator Co 5,518; Com Ed 71,394; Comcast 10,386; Communication Revolving A&R Shared Svc 21,305; Constellation Energy Inc 30,180; Cook County Dept of Public Health 19,600; Corky’s Catering 3,171; Corrpro Companies 2,980;

Crowe Horwath LLP 53,550; Crowley Sheppard Asphalt Inc 142,141; Currie Motors Chevrolet 229,741; Darley & Co, W.S. 9,214; Davis Tree Care 40,015; Delta Dental of Illinois 108,727; Doors by Dave Inc 6,870; Drury Lane 2,739; Duncan Parking Technologies 6,499; Dynegy Energy Services 30,676; Easypermit Postage 2,561; EBSCO Subscription Service 13,299; Elevator Inspection Services 7,196; Elite Tire & Auto Service 5,104; Emergency Comm Network LLC 11,960; Envirosafe 8,098; ERLA Inc., DBA:EMSAR Inc 2,525; Evanced Solutions, LLC 2,727 Famous Liquors 2,698; First Ayd Corp 6,569; Fleet Safety Supply 45,394; Forest Park National Bank 256,648; Forest Park Public Library 44,702; Forest Printing 27,571; Gemini Moulding 5,184; GFS Marketplace 2,967; Grand Appliance 743640 Madison St LLC 15,447; Granicus Inc 8,280; Greg Hannan Plumbing 4,000; Ret Hon Perry J Gulbrandsen 11,475; H Linden & Sons Sewer & Water Inc 48,534; HD Supply Waterworks Ltd 66,105; Health Endeavors SC 13,560; Mike Heuel 5,750; High PSI LTD 3,381; Homefield Energy 12,474; Hoppe Construction 7,405; Hydrant Maintenance & Service Corp 4,000; Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 20,286; Illinois Department Employment Security 23,431; Illinois EPA Bureau of Water 70,609; Illinois EPA 6,000; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 297,177; Illinois Fire Chiefs Assoc 3,213; Illinois Municipal League 2,781; Illinois State Police 51,268; IRS (Social Security/Medicare) 348,665; J.G. Uniforms 3,076; Jack’s Rental 2,620; Jake the Striper 4,655; Jasper Engine Exchange Inc 3,233; JKS Ventures Inc 5,237; Kane McKenna and Assoc 13,131; K-Five 27,157; Kieft Brothers Inc 3,238; Kimball Mid-

west 6,706; Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins 9,970; Koral Maintenance 24,630; Lauterbach and Amen 7,540; Lewis University 2,876; Lexipol LLC 2,850; Libraries of Illinois Risk Agency 10,290; Lindco Equipment Sales Inc 8,333; Local 701 Pension Fund Automobile Mechanics 28,267; Local 701 Welfare Fund Automobile Mechanics 10,197; Local 705 I.B of T. Health & Welfare 237,112; Loyola Univ Medical Center 4,012; MABAS Division XI 10,000; Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire 4,350; McAdam Landscaping 53,656; McCann Industries Inc 7,958; McDonalds 2,895; Thomas McNamara 2,719; McShane Hibbits Inc 2,500; Mercury Systems Corp 21,197; Mesirow Insurance Services 9,487; Metro Mortuary Transport 5,820; Midwest Tape 24,592; H.J. Mohr and Sons 22,423; Mohr Oil Co 135,453; Monroe Truck Equipment 2,590; Moore Medical 6,390; Morton Salt Inc 80,495; Motorola Solutions Inc 2,991; Municipal System Inc 4,500; J Nardulli Concrete Inc 1,195,551; National Power Rodding Corp 23,832; NICOR 9,884; Nobs Towing 13,340; North East Multi-Reg. Training 7,825; Nunley LLC 16,327; Oak/Leyden Devel Services 21,904; Ray O’Herron Co Inc. 24,886; Ollis Brook Corporation 4,143; On Time Inc 2,570; Karen Ortale 2,680; Matthew O’Shea Consulting Inc 33,000; OTM Water Services 13,620; Overdrive 3,000; Paramedic Services of Illinois 516,243; Paramount Theater 10,295; Parkmobile USA Inc 4,376; Parts 3 LLC 40,706; Paulsons Rex Paint 4,004; Penguin Random House 3,718; Petroliance LLC 2,698; Pinner Electric 130,543; Pitney Bowes 35,342; Planters Unlimited 19,370; Power Equipment Co 8,541; Precision Pavement Markings Inc 9,366; Quarry Materials 4,933; Quill Corporation 8,678; R. Eck & Son Inc 11,282; Radco Communications 9,143; Rainbow Book Company 9,843; Recorded Books 20,903; Republic Services 650,458; Ricoh America’s Corp 12,552; Joe Rizza Ford 12,331; Roberta Signs 2,888; Roy Strom Refuse Removal 9,688; RR Donnelley 4,489; Russo Power Equipment 3,585; Rydin Decal 8,301; S&D Prime Maintenance 18,010; S&S Electric Service Inc 3,688; Schauers Hardware 10,527; Segway of Chicago 2,718; SEPS Inc 3,195; Service Spring 4,180; Timothy Sharpe 11,050; Sherwin-Williams 5,574; SNI Solutions 3,075; Solar Traffic Systems 6,664; Southside Truck Service Inc 14,342; Special T Unlimited 4,540; Specialty Mat Service 2,860; Stanard & Associates Inc 11,905; Standard Equipment Co 16,610; Staples 9,420; State of Illinois Treasurer 523,744; State TreasurerIDOT 10,029; Tim Stefl Inc 6,055; Sterling Codifiers Inc 2,713; John B Stewart 10,400; Storino Ramello & Durkin 180,838; Suburban Laboratories Inc 4,013; Suburban Mailing Service 15,304; SVT LLC 72,901; SWAN 22,445; T.O.P.S. in Dog Training 4,069; Taser International 6,398; Techno Consulting Inc 43,244; The Chopping Block 7,062; The Fireside Theatre 3,618; Thomson Reuters-West 3,666; TJ Plumbing & Drain Services 3,400; Total Parking Solutions Inc 29,049; Traffic Control & Protection 5,634; Raymond Traynor 10,575; Triangle Environmental 6,191; Truck City of Gary 3,762; Unforgettable Edibles Catering 3,026; Unifirst Corporation 4,007; United Healthcare Insurance 6,925; United Healthcare 11,334; Unitrends 16,337; UPS 2,668; US Auto Force 3,816; Verizon Wireless 16,626; Versatile Computer Services 30,473; Jude Vickery 3,000; Village of Forest Park 187,905; Village of Forest Park Firefighter Pension Fund 683,363; Village of Forest Park Police Pension Fund 860,422; Village of River Forest 8,807; Vintage Tech LLC 3,187; WBK Engineering LLC 69,068; Wednesday Journal Display 5,589; West Central Municipal Conf 29,244; West Cook County Solid Waste 218,390; West Suburban Cons Dispatch

Center 7,577; West Town Refrigeration 38,999; White Star Tours 29,690; Wholesale Direct 4,271; Carl Wilke 6,620; Xerox Business Services LLC 3,480; Xerox Corp 24,927; Yearbook Studios 17,333; Zoll Medical Corp. 29,919 Disbursements less than $2,500: $1,456,560 Salaries-May 1, 2015-April 30, 2016 $25,000 and Under Aftanas, J; Akin, S; Alvarez, M; Atwood, A; Balingit, P; Barger, B; Barger, C; Becker, J; Biscaglio, A; Blackaller, J; Botlon, D; Buchanan, B; Buckley, I; Byrnes, J; Buehler-Sullivan, M; Camargo, R; Carfagno, G; Castongue, G; Christopher, N; Clarke, P; Cogley, J; Collis, A; Cubie, F; Cuevas, J; Curtis, L; Cusamano, N; DeAlba, C; Davis, N; DeLopez, K; DeSonia, D; Diaz, C; Dillon, G; Dolli, F; Doss, J; Dwyer, M; Dylewski, D; Dylewski, J; Edwards, J; Entler, R; Finlay, D; Flisk, M; Fluker, M; Foster, J; Giblin, M; Graham, T; Grant-Knox, D; Griffin, M; Gullo, A; Guzman, C; Harris, C; Harris, J; Haynes, M; Holewa, C; Holmes, P; Hoskins, R; Hoskins, R; Hosty, M; Howard, C; Janus, E; Jennett, J; Jimenez Cruz, M; Jones, K; Kane, S; Knack, K; Knight, K; Koch, K; Lane, S; Lane, T; Lifka, R; Mannix, T; Mason, R; McCarron, J; McMahon, T; Melnik, Y; Moreno, I; Murphy, R; Murray, K; Novak, D; O’Connor, K; O’Hara, M; O’Mara, S; Oswalt, S; Pellettiere, B; Perez, A; Petrey, N; Plum, J; Powers, A; Powers, B; Puente, M; Pusavc, B; Rinker, J; Roldan, G; Roque, M; Ruiz, Y; Ryan B; Ryan, D; Ryan, J; Savas, D; Shorner, Z; Simmons, J; Solms, K; Spears, N; Stamatakos, P; Stuart, K; Sumutthai, N; Thompson, J; Thompson, K; Tierney, P; Toth, W; Treantafeles, N; Uhlir, J; Weinbrecht, M; Wiggins, M; Wilkinson, K; Wood, S; Zabrodsky; A; Zavala, J. $25,000 to $49,999 Banaszak, K; Boria, M; Calderone, A; Cline, M; Cundari, J; Dowdle, M; Dowdle, M; Flanagan, M; Griffin, C; Hannan, A; Hill, C; Knysch, S; Lane, F; Lay, M; Loisi, M; Manor, C; Marasco, F; Marrocco, D; Milano, D; Miller, B; Murphy, K; Murray, D; O’Shea, S; Powers, B; Powers, E; Riggins, L; Sabella, J; Sinisi, M; Wilkinson, M; Wood, Cindy. $50,000 to $74,999 Akin, A; Bassaloff, C; Braniff; P; Brayden, R; Brhel, S; Collins, C; Dylewski, K; Farnum, S; Flanagan, M; Gabino, V; Grams, T; Hammond, A; Harris, D; Hedrick, K; Heitzman, S; Kozak, M; Kozak, N; Marasco, M; Mullin, K; Myers, M; O’Rourke, M; Panzani, R; Plum, W; Prescott, G; Raimondi, M; Richards, P; Scollard, B; Scollard, P; Townsend, R; Trelenberg, J. $75,000 to $99,999 Barger, R; Becker, R; Bryant, R; Caines, A; Casanova, M; Cody, S; Damato, P; Davini, L; Defors, N; Diano, J; Doss, J; Frey, S; Hall, T; Hankus, L; Hickey, G; Hriensaitong, K; Kendall, R; Kinder, M; Lundt, C; Marousek, C; McClintock, S; Moritz, V; Murphy, D; Myers, T; O’Connor, M; Olmsted, L; Petrovic, N; Reilly, J; Salas, R; Stasinopoulos, A; Stella, S; Valtman, B; VanPetten, J; Villasenor, A; Weber, A; Zanoni, S. $100,000 to $124,999 Aftanas, T; Battistoni, L; Bell, E; Cannon, T; Chiappetta, P; Chin, C; Conrad, T; Flores, J; Gillian, T; Grimes, H; Gross, K; Harrison, M; Heveran, J; Janopoulos, T; Keating, M; Lee, Y; Maylath, M; Morrissette, P; Nelson, R; O’Kane, S; Pater, D; Popelka, S; Reid, B; Soto, H; Spagnolo, M; Weiler, S. Over $125,000 Adams, T; Glinke, S; McDermott, R; Miller, D.

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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 524-0447 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@FORESTPARKREVIEW.COM HELP WANTED BUILDING & GROUNDS MANAGER Hephzibah Children’s Association in Oak Park is accepting applications for a full-time Building and Grounds Manager to be responsible for the maintenance, repair, cleanliness and upkeep of the building, leased properties, mechanical and electrical systems and grounds in compliance with state, local and federal guidelines. Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements: -Ability to develop and maintain maintenance schedules -Skilled in plumbing, carpentry, heating/air conditioning, painting, repair and maintenance.

-Familiarity with contractors, suppliers, machinery and building operations.

-Knowledge of and adherence to safety and security requirements as well as OSHA and state and local codes and regulations pertaining to building, grounds, machinery and equipment.

-Supervisory experience.

-Ability to work cooperatively with staff and oversight agencies and be flexible to the changing needs of the agency.

-Ability to perform the physical requirements of cleaning, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, pulling and pushing. Microsoft Office skills.

Contact: MJJoyce, Human Resources at mjjoyce@hephzibahhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer Director, Mining sought by Uptake Technologies, Inc in Chicago, IL to dvlp & lead biz strategy in our mining vertical to help mining cmpnys solve their most dfclt biz chllngs.

Requires travel as needed to meet w/ clients. For full job description & to apply, visit www.jobpostingtoday.com, ref #41502 DRIVE WITH UBER Drive with Uber. No experience is required, but you’ll need a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 1-800-4040815 ELECTRICIAN’S HELPER PART-TIME Part-time Electrician’s Helper. Some experience required. Must have own transportation and some tools.

Call 708-738-3848.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS Compassionate caregivers needed to service our Clients in the West Suburbs. Live-ins or hourly. One year paid experience preferred. www.cantata.org or 708-4855674. We also accept walk-ins.

Cantata Adult Life Services 8700 West 31st St. Brookfield, IL PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Part Time Sales Associate to work in the Gift Shop at West Suburban Medical Center. Must have previous retail experience. Email resume to: sjakobsen@sbcglobal.net SALES MANAGER AMKO International, Inc. seeks a Sales Manager. Mail resume to: 911 N Hilltop Dr, Itasca, IL

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE

SUBURBAN RENTALS

SUBURBAN RENTALS

Another Award Winning Home by Local Developer

OAK PARK 3BR Oak Park–3 Bedrooms, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $1,450 + 1 mo security.

Call 708-717-3975

OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

OAK PARK COACH HOUSE Oak Park 1bdrm Coach House: all wood floors, 15 windows, new kitchen & bath, in-unit laundry, heated garage + extra space, 10 min walk to CTA Green Line, dog/cat–negotiable. Available 10/1/16. $1,600/ mo + gas/electric; 1 mnth deposit.

PRIVATE-QUAINT-SAFE. Contact Ken at: cozetteken@yahoo.com; 630 660-5293

RIVER FOREST LARGE 1BR Hardwood floors throughout.

Spacious walk-in closets. Storage.

Parking. Laundry in building. $800/ mo.

Call 708-657-4226.

137 DesPlaines Forest Park Four Plus Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths $665,000 with Side Lot

Contact Susan at J P Props 312-560-9464 )

HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (behind Aldi) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000 sq ft of living space on this historic site at less than market rents?

Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Be among the first to benefit from this unique project in which the buyer can have input into the individual unit(s).

Call 708-383-9223.

5 BEDROOM HOME NEAR REHM Beautifully remodeled 5 bed/ 2 full bath home in south Oak Park is just two blocks from Rehm Park.

Remodeled kitchen has granite counter tops and all new stainless steel appliances with both a large attached breakfast area and a family room. Additionally, the kitchen opens to a separate dining room at the other end, leading to spacious front room. New HVAC & Roof.

Call 708-261-3028.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR apt $1100/mo. in a smaller, quiet building. Front apt with 2 exposures. Updated with fresh paint.

Very clean. No smoking. No pets.

Credit check and 1 1/2 mos. security deposit required.

Call 708-404-2865.

OAK PARK 1 BR 1 Bedroom, LR, DR, hardwood floors, tile bath, heat included. $875 + 1 mo security. Call 708-717-3975.

Oak Park

1 BR CONDO 1001 N HARLEM Completely remodeled 1 BR. Hardwood floors throughout.

Laundry on site. $995/mo + security. Assigned parking space $50/ mo xtra.

708-870-0266

OAK PARK Roosevelt Rd/Oak Park Ave Corridor 2 BR, 4RMS. Close to blue line.

Laundry on site. Parking, Heat & Water Included. $1150/month.

Call (708)383-9223

SUBURBAN RENTALS

www.oakrent.com

CITY RENTALS Augusta & Kildare: PERFECT FOR SENIORS A gorgeous studio apt. features include kitchen, dining room, large living room, walk-in closet, hardwood floors, incl. heat, appliances, and laundry room, in a beautifully landscaped & well maintained building, quiet, safe & secure, rent 585.00. For more information call 773-838-8471.

SUBURBAN RENTALS

GLA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. LaVerne Collins Managing broker

Office located at: 320 S. Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park

708-763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com

Properties may be broker owned.

Call us for a complete list of rentals available.

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

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation.

Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams. rentalinquiry542@gmail.com 708-848-5460

SPACE FOR RENT

M&M property management, inc.

t XXX NNQSPQNHU DPN 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $650-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $725-$1,000

Apartment listings updated daily at:

OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 312-810-5948

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 4 room suites * RIVER FOREST 7756 Madison St. - STORE 926 sq. ft.

Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

* OAK PARK 6955 North Ave. - 3 & 6 room office suites $675 to $1200 * OAK PARK 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites * OAK PARK 115 N. Marion St. - 2 room office $573

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011

WANTED PARKING SPACE GARAGE PARKING SPACE WANTED

Near Madison & Marengo. Contact johnson312k@gmail.com

RUMMAGE SALES Brookfield

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE! 9035 GRANT AVE FRI. 10/14 9AM-6PM SAT. 10/15 9AM-12PM

$5.00 Bag Sale on Saturday Clothing, household items, furniture, toys, books, misc.

GARAGE/YARD SALES Brookfield

4 FAMILY YARD SALE 3708 MADISON ST SAT 10/15 & SUN 10/16 9AM TO 5PM

Tools; Kitchen/Cleaning items; Clothing; Toys; Xmas and More!

Chicago

HOME & GARAGE SALE 2055 N NEWLAND SATURDAY 10/15 8:30AM TO 1:30PM

Furniture; Household; Holiday; Collectibles and Much More!!

Forest Park

3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1404 CIRCLE AVE FRI 10/14 & SAT 10/15 8AM TO 3PM

Don’t miss it!

Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 621 ELGIN AVE. SAT 10/15 8:30AM TO 2PM

Hundreds of DVDs; Collector Barbies; Collector plates &glass; Dresser; Lamps; Disney Vinylmations; Christmas ornaments and Much More!!

Forest Park

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 1039 HANNAH FRI 10/14 11AM TO 5PM SAT 10/14 8AM TO 1PM

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Lots of household items; Linens; Ladies’ shoes & accessories; Tons of Halloween, Fall & Christmas items. Everything you need for the Holidays and Much More!

You have jobs. We have readers!

Find the best employees with Wednesday Classified! Call 708-613-3342

GARAGE/YARD SALES North Riverside

GARAGE SALE 2500 KEYSTONE SAT 10/15 9AM TO 1PM

Retro glass tables; Vintage barber chair; Antique Dining Room set; Clothes and More!!

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 323 S SCOVILLE FRI 10/14 & SAT 10/15 8AM TO 12PM

Lots of boys clothes 12,14,16, AE, J.Crew, gap; Books, sporting goods, toys household items. Women’s and men’s clothes too.

Oak Park

ECLECTIC GARAGE SALE 1174 S GROVE SAT 10/15 9AM TO 2PM

Women’s clothes & dresses, women’s shoes, rock & metal tshirts, men’s suit jackets & shirts, Atari games, hard to find Playstation 1&2 games, electronics, 90s comicbooks, squatty potty, 70L hiking backpack, 90s TMNT action figures, etc. Most everything in good-excellent condition.

Riverside

GARAGE SALE 110 MICHAUX RD SAT 10/15 9AM TO 4PM

Karaoke Machine, Nintendo DS, XBOX KINECT, Games,Movies, Cameras, Clothing, Bedding Bath, Designer Multi-purpose Fabric Remnants, Baseball Cards, Halloween Costumes, Household Items, Antique Irons, Italian Hand Painted Pottery, Victorian Bohemian Vases, Coach Purses, Hannah Andersson Clothes for girls.

Riverside

GARAGE SALE 522 UVEDALE ROAD FRI 10/14 8:30AM TO 2PM

Large items, Bunk Beds, Couch and Love seat, Dining room table and chairs. Desks and book shelves, Clothes and Household items.

Whole House moving sale.

ITEMS FOR SALE TOOLS FOR SALE

Maintenance Repair Man Retiring.

Liquidating tools, carpentry, plumbing, electric supplies, machine shop tools and much misc. By appointment only.

Call Greg @ 630-253-5248.

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

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CLASSIFIED FURNITURE LIKE NEW! From a smoke free home: Leather Couch–$200 obo; 2pc light oak wood entertainment center w/ glass doors–$300 obo; 2 glass end tables (match ent. cntr)– $70 obo for both plus matching cocktail table base for FREE. Call 708-340-4972.

AUTOS FOR SALE TOYOTA COROLLA 2007 Super Clean, Garage kept Toyota LE model w/Power Windows, Doors, Mirrors, Auto Trans, 6 CD player. Big plus and rare to have a Moonroof on this model! Custom Weather Tech liners. 110K miles, many years left on this baby. White w/tan interior. $5900 OBO. Call to see 708-205-9680.

HEALTH BOLSEN CLINIC For all your Medical needs including: High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Colds, Infections, Asthma, Physical Exams and more Hours 9 am–5 pm (Mon–Fri) 9 am–12 noon (Sat) 6429 W. North Ave., Suite 106 Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-763-8334

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ELECTRICAL

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We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs Fast Emergency Service | Residential • Commercial • Industrial Ceiling Free Home Evaluations | Lic. • Bonded • Ins. • Low Rates • Free Est. Fans Home Re-wiring • New Plugs & Switches Added Installed New circuit breaker boxes • Code violations corrected Serv. upgrades,100-200 amp • Garage & A/C lines installed

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FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC.

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

GARAGE/GARAGE DOOR

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In re the marriage of Yeimi Ordonez, Petitioner and Brian Reyes, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-000175.

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 November 15, 2016, 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.

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Application # 16-03: Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance #3588. The Applicant proposes to modify the exterior building materials and building height of the multipurpose hall and supporting spaces at St. Vincent Ferrer Church at 1530 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, located on the south side of North Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Lathrop Avenue.

The Legal Description of the property is as follows: BLOCKS TWO (2) AND THREE (3) IN WILLIAM H. BECKMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF (W1/2) OF THE WEST HALF (W1/ 2) OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER (N E 1/4) OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE (39) NORTH, RANGE TWELVE (12), EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. The applicant is: St. Vincent Ferrerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Literary Society d/b/a St. Vincent Ferrer, 1530 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305.

All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing, the purpose of which is to take evidence on the Application for the Development Review Board and Village Board to consider. A copy of the application and meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, or at www.vrf.us.

Clifford Radatz Secretary Development Review Board Published in Wednesday Journal 10/12/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County FILE NO. D16148089 on September 14, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DIOR HAIR & MAKEUP ARTISTRY with the business located at: 7001 W. NORTH AVENUE SUITE 203, OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: CHNIKI MONIQUE THOMAS, 1134 HANNAH AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16148061 on September 14,2016 Under the Assumed Business Name of LUXE HOME PHOTOS with the business located at: 36B MARENGO AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: CHARLES SCHUMACHER 36B MARENGO AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Published in Forest Park Review 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Estate of SANTA B. DIMARCO, Deceased No. 2016 P4662 That the Petition For Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois was granted on July 27, 2016 for the Estate of Santa B. DiMarco, Deceased and that Joseph R. Ender was appointed as the Executor and letters of office have issued and states under the penalties of perjury that:

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DUPAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN RE THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH M. FENCL Deceased Case Number 2015-000141 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION That the Petition for Letters of Independent Adminstration in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit was filed on April 7, 2015 for the Estate of Elizabeth M. Fencl and that the undersigned, on oath states:

Application # 16-04: Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance #3588. The applicant proposes to increase the height of the buildings at 7820 Madison Street (Hines), River Forest Illinois.

The Legal Description of the property is as follows: LOT 17 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 36 FEET THEREOF) AND LOT 20 IN SAMUEL WATTS SR. SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN RAILWAY) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 17 AND 20 AND LYING WESTERLY OF A LINE 25 FEET EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY LINES OF SAID LOTS 17 AND 20, AS MEASURED PERPENDICULAR AND RADIAL THERETO, SAID LOTS 17 AND 20 BEING IN SAMUEL WATTS, SR. SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 2, 1910 AS DOCUMENT 4533770, AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 17, EXTENDED EAST AND LYING NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, EXTENDED EAST, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The address of the property is as follows: 7820 W. Madison Street, River Forest, IL 60305.

The applicant is: Interforum Holdings, Inc., 550 East Frontage Road, Northfield, Illinois 60093.

Clifford Radatz Secretary Development Review Board Published in Wednesday Journal 10/2/2016

Petitioner asks that the will be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary issue.

Atty Name: Matt Leuck Attorney for Petitioner 84 E. Burlington, 2W Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3166 Atty No. 11017 Published in Landmark 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D16148295 on September 30, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of BARBARA JEAN COUTURE with the business located at: 129 MARSHALL AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104. The true and full real name(s)and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: BARBARA DAVIS 129 MARSHALL AVE BELLLWOOD, IL 60104 Published in Wednesday Journal 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2016

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, October 26, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. in Room 101 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 04-16-DRC: 921 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Chuck Colegrove

Petitioner: WENDY FENCL 6107 WESTERN AVE WILLOWBROOK, IL 60052

DATED AT OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, this 12th Day of October, 2016

MATT J LEUCK DuPage Attorney Number 48518 Attorney for: PETITIONER WENDY FENCL 84 E BURLINGTON RD RIVERSIDE IL 60546 708-447-3166 If a consul or consular agent is to be notified, name country: _______________ Published in Landmark 10/5, 10/12, 10/19/2016

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All interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing, the purpose of which is to take evidence on the Application for the Development Review Board and Village Board to consider. A copy of the application and meeting agenda will be available to the public at the Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, or at www.vrf.us.

1. Santa B. Dimarco, whose place of residence at the time of death was 1209 Austin Blvd, Cicero, Cook, Illinois died April 24 2016, at Cicero, Illinois leaving a will dated October 1, 2004.

2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $400,000, Real: $100,000, Annual Income from Real Estate $0.

3. The names and post office addresses pf the testator’s heirs and legatees are set forth on Exhibit A made a part of this petition.

4. The testator nominated as executor of the following, qualified and willing to act: Joseph R. Ender 4010 S. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632.

5. The name and post office address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir or legatee who is a minor or disabled person are shown on Exhibit A, a part of this petition.

6. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein.

7. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims.

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1. The decedent, whose place of residence at the time of death was 5904 WESTERN AVE, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 died on 12/2/ 2014 atÿDOWNERS GROVE, leaving no Will.

2. The approximate value of the estate in this state is: Personal $500 Real $210,000 Annual Income From Real Estate $0 3. The names and addresses of decedent’s heirs are: Meribeth Fencl, Robert C Fencl Jennifer M Richardson, Francis M. Fencl, Wendy Fencl 4. The decedent nominated the following to act in the office indicated above: WENDY FENCL 6107 WESTERN AVE, WILLOWBROOK IL 60052 5.Petitioner is a DAUGHTER of decedent and is legally qualified to act or nominate a resident of Illinois to act). Petitioner asks that letters administration be issued.

6.*If so indicated above, the Petitioner requests independent adminstration. The name and address of the personal fiduciary designated to act during independent administration for each heir, who is a minor or disabled person, are shown on Exhibit A attached and made part of this petition.

7. This ad also requests that any unknown heirs make themselves known to the attorney herein.

8. This ad will serve as a notice to creditors that they have 6 months from the date of filing of this petition to submit their claims

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Public notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Development Review Board of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter:

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Chuck Colegrove, on behalf of Free Church, is requesting that variations be granted from the following section of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park, to permit the installation of a 13 foot tall by 2.25 foot wide temporary pole sign (Welcome Banner) intended to help quests find the proper entrance to Mann School for Sunday morning services between 8:30 am and 11:30 am, where temporary pole signs are limited to six (6) feet in height and are limited to a certain number of display days at the premises commonly known as 921 N. Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL.; 1. Section 7.7.13 (B) (3) (b), which section requires that pole signs are limited to six (6) feet in height; and 2. Section 7.7.13 (B) (3) (C), which section requires that temporary pole signs must be setback ten (10) feet from any property line; and 3. Section 7.7.13 (B) (3) (d), which section requires that temporary pole signs may be erected on a zoning lot no more than four (4) times in a year.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16148317 on October 3, 2016.

Under the Assumed Business Name of JONERSON FINACIAL SERVICES with the business located at: P.O. BOX 34706, CHICAGO, IL 60634. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: TERESA B JONES, 2919 N MULLIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF RIVERSIDE TOWNSHIP Riverside Township hereby provides public notice that an Audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 has been made, and that a report of such audit dated September 19, 2016 performed by Selden Fox, LTD has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook, Illinois, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq.

The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.

Request of bids for athletic field drainage install at Taylor Park.

Owner: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 The Park District of Oak Park seeks bids related to the installation of vertical drainage pipe system for an athletic field. The Park District of Oak Park will receive individual sealed Bids until 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on Monday, December 5th, 2016, at 218 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois.

The bidding documents and requirements will be available on the Park District’s website as of 5:00 pm Wednesday, October 12th, 2016.

A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthru is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th at 10am (Chicago time) at Taylor Park 400 Division St., Oak Park, IL 60302. 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 Travis Stephen at travis.stephen@ pdop.org or (708) 725 2054. Only the bids prepared in compliance with the bidding documents will be considered. This project must adhere to the Prevailing Wage Act of 2015. 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: Sandy Lentz, Secretary Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION STEARNS LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

MARITZA MARTINEZ DUARTE; AVENUE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 3949 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-07-117-010-1007.

Commonly known as 805 Erie Street, Unit 1, Oak Park, Illinois 60302.

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 Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.falillinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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GREAT FAMILY HOME with large garden & backyard. Tri-level with 4000 sq. ft. of living area.

Spacious rooms throughout. Two wood burning fireplaces. Heated Florida room off first floor den, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and family room overlooking yard. 3 BR, 2.5 BA’s. Lower level features huge family room with fireplace. 2 car attached garage with mud room.

Multiple heating units & central air systems. Living room, dining room & bedrooms have hardwood floors. Entrance foyer and den feature terrazzo floors. Offered at .......................................................................................................................$630,000 Call Jerry Jacknow at (708) 366-8989

Coming October 26th

Women

in Business

A COZY HOUSE at a great price! Beautiful corner with a large yard. This bungalow offers two first floor bedrooms and one on the second floor. A cozy all white kitchen in the back of the house sits next to a large dining room with vintage windows to let the light into your dinner parties! The basement is an unfinished space. At this price you can go in and rework the whole space! .......................... $169,500

1041 CIRCLE, FOREST PARK

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READY TO MOVE IN. Completely re-decorated, new carpeting throughout.

New sidewalks and patio.

Central A/C large yard with 2 car garage with new concrete floor.Three spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms.

All windows replaced 2006.

Close to park, pool tennis courts. One block to Roosevelt Road, restaurants, and night life. Move-in condition. .........................$173,000

FOREST PARK

ER UND CT TRA N O C NEW LISTING! Ground level 2 bedroom unit with two parking spaces, One block to Madison St. shopping and restaurants. Mid-way between green line and blue line. This sale is subject to Short Sale ................................$69,500

This is the perfect chance to tell your story to the community!

STRENGTHEN • CREATE BUILD • TRANSFORM • MENTOR Buy a 1/4 page ad or larger in this special section and get a FREE 300-word story.

Reserved space by: Friday, OCTOBER 21 To advertise, call 708.524.8300

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Forest Park Review, October 12, 2016

Every Story Deserves a Great Beginning.

Naturally.

The Alternative Birthing Center at West Suburban Medical Center gives mothers more choices –– from nitrous oxide for pain control to water births.

Our certified nurse midwives and staff provide a safe, highly personalized experience for your and your family. We also offer round-the-clock obstetrics and anesthesiology.

And should the need arise, neonatal experts from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are always available.

Begin your story your way at the Alternative Birthing Center.

To learn more, visit WestSubMC.com/NaturalBirth or call (866) 938-7256.

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Flat Size: 10.75x11.83 Finished Size: 10.25x11.33

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