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Board: no more video stream

D209 President Rodney Alexander ends practice of livestreaming board meetings By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

Since 2017, the District 209 school board has livestreamed its regular board meetings. On Oct. 12 night, however, that practice came to an abrupt and chaotic halt. District 209 board President Rodney Alexander said he and D209 Supt. James Henderson made the decision to not record the Oct. 12 regular meeting—a decision that Alexander said will stand as long as he’s president of the board. “We don’t by law have to record at all,” Alexander said during an interview on Oct. 13. “The superintendent and I are responsible for setting up the meetings. We knew the crowd was coming. We knew that the teachers union was putting together these theatrics or whatever.” During Tuesday’s meeting, a crowd of several dozen people lodged a variety of complaints about the school board and administration that ranged the gamut — from a ongoing outbreak of fights at Proviso East to teachers complaining of working without contracts to a lack of transparency. Since the district did not live-stream the Oct. 12 board meeting, a resident recorded and uploaded the meeting to the Facebook group, Forest Park Advocate Community. After learning about Alexander’s decision, some community members have vowed to step in and start recording the meetings themselves if they have to. At one point, the Facebook video shows, the meeting devolved into a shouting match between some board members and audience members, prompting See D209 PRESIDENT on page 8

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The team from Riveredge Hospital took home the “creepiest casket” award at the 2018 casket races.

Time for caskets to ride again Forest Park’s ghoulish signature event is back this Saturday By ANDY VIANO Editor

For its 100th birthday, Laurie Kokenes wanted to get the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce something special. The chamber’s director since the 1990s, Kokenes put herself in charge

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of the celebration, knowing the quirky town she served deserved something a little more outside the norm than cupcakes, balloons and funny hats, especially with the spookiest day of the year approaching on the calendar. So she looked west for inspiration. “I was looking for a Halloween event

and found (Manitou Springs), Colorado had casket races and I didn’t even look any further,” she said. “(I thought) that’s so Forest Park.” Thus the caskets rolled, garish fourwheeled reminders of one’s own mortality and the village’s morbid pride that See CASKETS on page 10

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Council OK’s outdoor music

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15,000 workers. chase a 500-acre estate Grigsby and I bein Lake Geneva, Wiscame multi-millionconsin. I raised chickaires. I built the manens on my 18-hole golf sion at 915 Franklin, course. My biggest inin River Forest. It’s the novation was cutting largest home in the vilup the chickens and lage! It was later occupackaging the parts, pied by Tony Accardo, the way chicken is sold but his “associates” today. didn’t like him living My Val-Lo-Will in such an attentionstores, named for my getting residence. kids, Valerie, Lois Today, it’s occupied and William Jr., were PROVIDED by the Jimenez family, highly successful. My who operate the Car- The masoleum housing business career ended niceria Jimenez grocery chain. William C. Grunow when I succumbed to I’m so happy that another family a heart attack in 1951 in the food business lives in my at the age of 58. My house. You should check it out at Christmas kids turned my Lake Geneva estate into Matime because the Jimenez family puts on a jestic Hills Ski Resort. glorious display. Why am I telling you all this? Because I’m My present home was built in 1929 for a hoping the people of Forest Park will launch cost of $232,000. That would be 3.7 million their own tour featuring actors portraying in today’s dollars. It was designed like a Greek temple and the granite was hauled my neighbors. They could hold theirs in the here from Vermont. It features two statues, spring, so it won’t conflict with the “Tomb“The Spirit of Commerce” and “The Spirit stones” tour. I’m sure there’s plenty of actof Radio.” Since spirits are invisible, the ing talent in town, apart from the rank amasculptor used the Greek god Hermes to rep- teur who portrayed me. Why should history buffs from Oak Park resent “Commerce” and the goddess Nike to and River Forest have all the fun? The cemportray “Radio.” eteries belong to Forest Park residents like After this was built, I was forced out of my own company. I spent a million dollars myself. I think you should form a committo start a company manufacturing refriger- tee to get the ball rolling. While you’re at it, ators and radios but it went bankrupt. For- could you check to see if my voter’s registratunately, I had saved enough money to pur- tion card is still valid?

his is William C. Grunow speaking to you from my magnificent mausoleum in Forest Home Cemetery. I’m in the southwest corner of the cemetery, right near where Roosevelt Road crosses the Des Plaines River. It’s normally lonely out here, but I had over 200 visitors on Oct. 17. These people were on the “Tale of the Tombstones Tour,” which is organized by the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. They also visited my neighbors, Billy Sunday, Grace Hall Hemingway, Frank Pellegrino, Adam Heyer and Hannah Beye Fyfe. If some of these names don’t ring a bell, Frank was a charter member of the Communist Party USA. Hannah was a champion for women’s rights. Adam was the bookkeeper for the “Bugs” Moran gang and died in the St. Valentine’s Day massacre. They were portrayed by fine actors. With such illustrious neighbors, why would they visit me? I was born dirt poor on Chicago’s West Side but amassed two fortunes in completely different industries. I made my first fortune by manufacturing radios and my second one by selling chicken. The Majestic Radio was manufactured by me and my partner, B.J. Grigsby. Radios used to run on expensive batteries but the Majestic ran on AC current. It was the “Alexa” of its time. We sold over 2,500,000 radios and employed

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Graves make way for Congress Expressway This photo from 1959 features one of the areas that was a “missing link” in the newly built Congress Expressway. Looking west from Des Plaines, it shows some of the graves that needed to be relocated from Forest Home, Waldheim and Concordia Cemeteries (Forest Home and German Waldheim merged in 1969). In the background are the cranes, bulldozer and dump trucks busy working. The other “missing link” that needed to be completed before opening was at Des Plaines Avenue east to Central Avenue where three sets of train tracks were awaiting relocation.

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The Congress Expressway, as it was known in 1959, was completely opened in late 1960, after all the graves were moved from local cemeteries. In January 1964, Congress was renamed for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who created the interstate highway system it was a part of. Edward De Luga archives of the Chicago Sun Times September 22, 1959

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October 20-26

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Spooky (virtual) escape room Prove to be a puzzle master as you try and break free from spooky surroundings to make it back to the Forest Park Library in this kid-friendly event Thursday afternoon. Best of all, you don’t have to leave home to do it. The virtual escape room is designed for kids ages 8 to 10 and can be done individually or as a team. The escaping begins Thursday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required at fppl.org.

‘Halloween’ at Triton Bring your own popcorn and get ready to confront Michael Myers from the comfort of your car in this free screening of the horror classic “Halloween” Sunday, Oct. 22 at Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Forest. The movie is part of the school’s Movie on the Lot series and is free to the public with no advanced registration required. Parking opens at 6 p.m. with spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The movie begins at sundown.

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Casket Races The one-of-a-kind tradition returns for its ninth year Saturday, Oct. 23 in downtown Forest Park (Madison Street and Beloit Avenue). Check-in for racers begins at 9 a.m. with pre-race judging at 10:30 a.m., but the real fun begins at 11 a.m. when the racers take to the street and try to pilot their uniquely decorated caskets to victory. Prizes will be awarded to the top three team finishers, with special recognition for the creepiest and funniest designs, along with the racers who come in “dead last.” More information is available at exploreforestpark.com

Help enhance biodiversity at this event hosted by the Forest Preserve of Cook County. Volunteers will join staff from the Trailside Museum to collect seeds of native flowers and grasses, then spread them into select forest areas. The event begins at the museum at 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Attendees must register ahead of time by calling 708366-6530 and should dress for rough, off-trail conditions. This event is only open to those age 12 and older.

Scarecrow bike tour Check out Forest Park’s invading scarecrows from your bicycle Sunday afternoon during a free and casual bike ride to take in the homemade scarecrows that have been popping up around town this month. To join the tour, meet at Ed’s Way Food Mart at 946 Beloit Ave. Oct 24 at 1 p.m. Riders are asked to register ahead of time at forestparkhistory.org. The Invasion of the Scarecrows is a fundraiser benefitting the Forest Park Arts Alliance and the Historical Society of Forest Park. A map of the town’s scarecrows is available on the historical society’s website.

Halloween house decorating This is the last week to get your (haunted) house ready for Halloween before judges spread across Forest Park to find the spookiest home in the neighborhood. To enter the contest, homes must be registered through the Park District of Forest Park. Daytime and nighttime photos will be taken on Tuesday, Oct. 26 with judging to follow. Winners will be announced Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit pdofp.org.

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Pioneer Tap will remain open for business as usual, at least for now, following a two-hour hearing in front of Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins Monday morning that ended without a ruling. Hoskins, who also serves as the village’s liquor commissioner and was operating in that capacity Monday, will make a public decision in the coming weeks although a specific timeline has not been set. Monday’s hearing was more than two months in the making and happened after three previous hearings were postponed. At issue is whether Pioneer Tap, one of several ForFile Photo est Park bars owned by Marty and Lynn Sorice, was negligent Pioneer Tap in its duties on the night of July 30 and failed to report an incident at the bar as required by village code. Marty Sorice and the Pioneer Tap, painted Police were called to a two-vehicle crash a different picture of the evening during outside the bar at 7445 Randolph St. around Monday’s hearing. Sorice told Hoskins that 10:30 p.m. on the night of July 30 and arrived his bars “do not tolerate (fighting) in any to find both vehicles unoccupied after an way, shape or form” and testimony from apparent head-on collision. Officer Laura bar manager Colin Jackson alleged that no O’Donnell of the Forest Park Police Depart- physical fight occurred inside the bar July ment testified Monday that witnesses saw 30, calling it an “attempted altercation” a fight inside the bar and believed the man where one man threw a punch that did not who instigated the fight then caused the connect. Jackson said the men were quickly crash as he drove away. The man has not removed from the bar. been identified, O’Donnell said. Jackson also said three people were workThe driver of the second vehicle later re- ing as bar security at the time of the inciturned to the scene and told O’Donnell that dent and that they informed him almost imit appeared the man who hit him was trying mediately of the incident inside. “Minutes to strike a pedestrian with his car when the later,” Jackson said, police were on scene accident occurred. Other witnesses claimed responding to the car accident. the driver of the car that caused the crash Hoskins will deliver his findings publicly was armed with a gun, police said. The sec- once his decision has been made. No date ond driver said he was initially driven away has been set. from the crash scene by a bystander after Monday’s hearing is the latest of several hearing someone yell “gun.” disputes over liquor licenses, bar and paThe complaint against the bar filed by tron behavior to reach village hall in the last Acting Chief of Police Kenneth Gross al- year. In May, the village council forced bars leges Pioneer Tap violated village liquor to close early after a string of “rowdy” incicode’s rules for “Preservation of the Peace” dents this spring and the village no longer by failing to staff sufficient security person- allows bars to remain open until 3 a.m. on nel and failing to maintain the premises in weekends, as had been previously allowed. a “peaceful and orderly manner.” One bar, Forest Park Tap Room, had its If the bar is found to have violated the liquor license revoked by Hoskins in Sepcode, punishment falls to the discretion tember. At the time, Hoskins said the punof the liquor commissioner, Hoskins, and ishment was handed down as a result of could include fines, suspension or revoca- multiple ordinance violations on several tion of a liquor license. dates, not a single incident. Kenneth Goldin, an attorney representing

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Lt. Hankus is highest-ranking woman in fire dept. history Mark Maylath named deputy chief, replacing retiring Tim Conrad By ANDY VIANO Editor

Several dozen family, friends and first responders filled the Forest Park Fire Department garage Friday morning to watch Lindsey Hankus make village history by becoming what is believed to be the department’s first female lieutenant. Hankus, an accomplished triathlete and 16-year veteran of the department, was sworn in by Mayor Rory Hoskins and joined at her side by her 10-year-old son, Frank, who pinned the lieutenant’s badge to his mom’s jacket. “When I was younger, I loved being a firefighter, loved being on the back step, driving the truck, all the stuff ’s like super-fun and it still really is,” Hankus said after the ceremony. “I just feel like right now, I’m ready for it.” The significance of Hankus’ ascension to a leadership role in an otherwise all-male department was not lost on her either, even in the minutes after her swearing-in Friday, nor was the sense of responsibility she now placed on herself to set a positive example. “I think for some people, seeing it, seeing a woman in the role means something,” she said. “I do feel like, and I think everybody that’s endeavored on something new feels like, ‘Oh, the margin of error is less for me.’ And it’s not in a bad way or anything, I just feel like for me and my personality, that’s definitely pushed me to be better overall and that’s helped me as a person.” “I think it’s great,” Fire Chief Phil Chiappetta said of Hankus’ promotion. “It’s going to show the community that women are welcome. … Going forward, people will see that she’s in a leadership role [and say] ‘Hey, maybe this is something that I want to do.’” Hankus is not the first woman to work in the department, but she has been far outnumbered by her male counterparts throughout her career in Forest Park. Rather than view that solely as a negative, however, Hankus said bringing her perspective to a leadership position will be one of her strengths. “I don’t want people to think it’s only one certain type of person who can be in any role; it’s not just firefighting,” she said. “The more diversity there is, and I think in every profession, I think the better ideas come about, the [more] points of view. Not that every point of view’s going to be taken but if there’s more to pull from, more information from different sources, that’s the better decision that can get made.” Hankus had tested to become a lieutenant twice previously, before being selected this round by the village’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Testing includes an oral interview and written exam. She had a bit of an audition for the job while serving

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Lt. Lindsey Hankus shakes hands with Mayor Rory Hoskins at her swearing-in at the Forest Park Fire Department Friday, Oct. 15, 2021; Frank Hankus, 10, pins a badge on his mom; Deputy Fire Chief Mark Maycath, Hankus, Fire Chief Phil Chiappetta.

as an “acting officer” during the last year, filling in when a lieutenant was not on duty. “It’s competitive because it’s a small department but the personalities here, we really do get along,” she said. “We’re super warm and down-to-earth people. … Everybody knows that we’re all trying to do it and it’s our own journey; it’s nothing about anybody else.” Since being notified she was selected, Hankus said she’s received nothing but posi-

tive responses from her colleagues. “I think everybody’s coming up to me in one way or another and even the police department, I think when they found out I noticed a bunch of emails coming my way like, ‘congratulations!’” Chiappetta said he’s confident Hankus is prepared for the role and was enthusiastic when describing her performance as a firefighter, saying she combines “book smarts” with quick, sound decision making and

common sense. “She’s excellent, she’s very well-respected, not just in Forest Park but throughout (the area),” he said. “All the towns know her and know her working capabilities.” Following Hankus’ swearing in, the village also promoted Mark Maylath to deputy fire chief. Maylath was promoted to lieutenant in October 2020. He replaces the nowretired Tim Conrad as deputy chief under Chiappetta.

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State ramping up vaccine booster campaign Current effort centers on long-term care facilities By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Oct. 19 urged eligible Illinoisans to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and called on skilled nursing facilities to make booster shots available to patients and staff by Thanksgiving. Currently anyone who received the Pfizer vaccine and is over 65 years of age or at higher risk of COVID-19 because of their jobs, living conditions or underlying medical condition should get a booster shot of the same vaccine. This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to rule on the same recommendation for people in those age and risk groups who received the Moderna vaccine. For those who received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending a second dose for all age and risk groups at least two months after the first shot was received. The CDC could officially accept those recommendations this week as well. More information on where to obtain a vaccine can be found at vaccines.gov. “We’ve been lucky enough to live with vaccines so long that we often forget how much disease we’ve prevented, but millions of lives are saved across the world each year because of vaccines,” Pritzker said during a COVID-19 update in Chicago. From June to September, Pritzker said, citing a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, “approximately 90,000 COVID-19 deaths among U.S. adults likely would have been prevented if they had chosen to get vaccinated.” The Illinois Department of Public Health is partnering with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Illinois Department on Aging to promote boosters and support skilled nursing facilities in administering them. IDPH will base an outreach campaign on where outbreaks are occurring and the CDC’s social vulnerability index, which uses 15 U.S. Census variables to identify communities that might need support before, during or after disasters. The administration encouraged all skilled nursing facilities to host a vaccine booster clinic by Thanksgiving, and said IEMA can, with a request for assistance, mobilize its community partners vaccination program to support those efforts. IEMA has hosted more than 4,000 vaccine clinics through the community partners program since vaccines became available. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs “is prepped and ready to bring booster shots into every home as soon as they are eligible,” Pritzker said, noting most in those

facilities received the Moderna vaccine. Families of others in long-term care should call the facility to ensure boosters will be made available. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the CDC could soon decide whether mixing different available vaccine types is advisable, but the current recommendation is that a person should receive a booster from the same manufacturer of the shots they were

given during the first round of vaccinations. “IDPH is currently working on additional training for COVID-19 vaccine providers that will cover booster doses by type, as well as planning for upcoming vaccination for the children under the age of 12,” Ezike said. An FDA panel is set to review data on authorizing the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 12 on Oct. 26, while the Advisory

Committee on Immunization Practices and the CDC review is scheduled for Nov. 2-3. “So look forward to more information on how to get your child vaccinated in Illinois in the coming weeks,” she said. Illinois’ hospitalizations and positivity rates for the virus have been decreasing in recent days after a slight surge in August and September. As of Monday, the case positivity rate stood at 2 percent.

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jor administrative realignments proposed by Supt. Henderson. Some of those changes included a proposal to bring food and transportation services in-house and to begin the process of from page 1 outsourcing information technology (IT) services. Alexander to recess the meeting before reMost of the speakers were teachers workconvening shortly afterward. ing without contracts as the union negotiSeveral students and teachers complained ates with the administration. about what they described as an unsafe en“I am a teacher working without a convironment at Proviso East, where fights are tract,” said Carissa Gillespie, who teaches now so frequent that they overwhelm the English in the district. school’s 12 security guards. “It was never this bad,” she said, before “I feel like our school is not safe at all,” said lambasting what she described as inadTerry Bowers, a student at East. “There’s equate staffing levels, poor or nonexistent about five fights every day. People throw wa- food service and a lack of transparency in ter bottles in the lunchroom. People get hurt the wake of the superintendent’s realignevery day. There’s this stupid [TikTok] chal- ments. lenge with kids stealing teachers’ stuff.” Gillespie said the changes have been Another East student, whose name could “chaos we are trying to pass off as restrucnot be made out, said extracurricular clubs turing,” adding that her “teaching, mental, at the high school haven’t started due to physical and counseling capabilities are beteachers working without contracts and, ing stretched to the brink.” echoing Bowers, that fights are common. Randall McFarland, the founder of Best “Ever since [former Proviso East princi- of Proviso, a local nonprofit, spoke out in pal Dr. Patrick Hardy] left, I’ve been seeing favor of more town halls, adding that they more and more fights,” the student said. were essential to the Facility Master Plan “Some of these security guards don’t have the board developed during the tenure of relationships with these students. That was former superintendent Jesse Rodriguez. the only thing keeping these kids on track The plan resulted in what has so far been and y’all are firing them.” $77 million worth of construction projects, Other people who commented demanded among which the newly constructed football that the board host more town halls to talk stadium was one. about some of the changes that have hap“When we had the1:18 master facility plan, we WSMC Robotic da Vinci ad-Forest Pk Review.pdf 1 10/19/21 PM pened in the district since the school board had town hall meetings,” said McFarland, voted in February in favor of a series of ma- an East alum and student advocate. “All of

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us were able to give input. When you stifle input, you stifle greatness. Look at what came out of those master facilities plans.” McFarland, referencing the new Proviso East football stadium that was dedicated on Sunday, said “to see that field, to see that stadium, I know the ideas of the community and alumni were heard during those town hall meetings.” After the public comments, Alexander apologized for his conduct during the meeting. “We’re all human,” he said. “If you had to endure personal attacks without people getting to know you while you attempt to serve and do your best — it would be a bit much.” During an interview the following day, Alexander said as long as he’s board president, he’ll use his authority to discontinue the recordings of both regular board meetings and board committee meetings in what he described as an effort to get them under control. “That was not the community that was represented last night,” he said. “That was a concerted, planned effort. Those were teachers from the union. They’re always disrespectful to us.” “They just believe they can come and air their union concerns and try to embarrass and hurt us. People have a right to speak, we’re just going to keep asking for some decency and respect in the district,” he said. Alexander addressed the complaints about fighting and disrespectful behavior at East, which have been echoed by other teachers who have spoken with this publica-

tion about their experiences. They requested anonymity out of fear of retribution. “They said that when Dr. Hardy was here,” Alexander said, of the safety concerns. “Change is hard. We were out of school for a whole year. What do you think these students are going to do? Nobody is the same, so we have had to give our students a chance to readjust. We have two classes of students who have not been adjusted to the high school environment [due to the pandemic].” Alexander said that 12 security guards at East “should realistically be enough. What are we saying? We need more? We shouldn’t have to hire more security. Parents control your children. Teach your children how to behave.” The board president said he has no plans to host the town hall meetings that were requested at Tuesday’s board meeting but said “if there’s a desire of the people” to have the district’s long-standing practice of livestreaming meetings reinstated, he’ll reconsider. “If there is a concerted desire by the community at large to have these meetings recorded, they should let us know,” he said. “Email and let us know.” This is Alexander’s last year serving as board president. His term ends in April. Since 2017, it’s been a courtesy of the board to allow presidents to serve two years, which Alexander said he plans to do — albeit with reservations. “I would step down now, if I could,” Alexander said. “It’s a bit much. I don’t want it.”

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Council OK’s acoustic outdoor music, indoor entertainment Mayor says moves intended to offer more revenue opportunities for bar owners By ANDY VIANO Editor

Forest Park bars can once again offer live entertainment, including acoustic music on approved outdoor patios for the first time, after the Village Council voted to ease some restrictions put in place earlier this year in the wake of rising calls for law enforcement. The Oct. 12 meeting offered a bit of relief for bar owners who had been subject to multiple rounds of restrictions to curb what Mayor Rory Hoskins called “rowdy” late-night behavior on Madison Street. In May, days after an incident outside a bar in which dozens of people allegedly ignored police commands to disperse, the council voted to force bars to temporarily close at 11 p.m., up to four hours earlier than had been previously allowed. The move was met with vehement opposition from some bar owners at the time, with one calling the decision a “death sentence.” After first rolling back restrictions only for businesses that serve both food and drinks, the council in August decided to allow all bars and restaurants to remain open as late as 1 a.m. That new closing time still marked a reduction in hours for locations that had been able to keep their doors open as late as 3 a.m. on the weekend. Now, the council has decided to take two more significant actions, this time concerning allowable entertainment. The first

change to the statute gives the OK for music on outdoor patio spaces — erasing language that specifically barred such performances — provided it is acoustic (without speakers or amplification) and ends by 9 p.m. Those performances are allowable at any bar or restaurant that already has a supplemental “beer garden” license. Patios must still close by midnight. “Because they may have lost opportunities for revenue between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., we wanted to give them (other) opportunities,” Hoskins, who also serves as the village’s liquor commissioner, said in an interview. “We felt like allowing acoustic, non-amplified music wouldn’t be too much of a disturbance to neighbors providing that it ceased at a certain hour.” The second amendment authorizes the return of indoor entertainment that had also been prohibited in recent months, a move made in conjunction with the sharp reduction of hours in May. As of Oct. 12, bars can once again host DJs, karaoke, live music and other performances indoors, but only until 11 p.m. Hoskins said the 11 p.m. cut-off would allow patrons to “wind down” before the bars closed for the night. In order to host indoor entertainment, bars and restaurants must now also apply for an entertainment license, detailing the type of entertainment to be offered and subject to the approval of the liquor commissioner (Hoskins) and the council. The

licenses will be renewed on an annual basis, according to Hoskins and Village Administrator Moses Amidei. A previous provision required bars and restaurants be designated an amusement establishment to host entertainment but Amidei, who has been on the job since May, said that provision was not being enforced. The amendments passed by a 5-0 vote. In other business, the council approved the purchase of an online bill paying platform that will allow residents to, among other things, manage and pay their water bills online for the first time. The CivicPay module from Springbrook Software will eventually replace the village’s current system, which requires residents to either pay monthly by check or to register for an automatic debit by completing a paper form and submitting it to the village. The upgrade comes at a cost of $2,100 per year. Amidei said the system could be in place as soon as January 2022, adding that the village has plans to allow residents to pay other kinds of municipal fees using the new online system in the future. The council also used the Oct. 12 meeting to discuss plans for managing volunteer efforts on public grounds. At issue was a request by a group of private citizens to continue maintaining planters along the Harvard Street corridor between Beloit and Thomas avenues without having to pay

for a village permit, as is required by village code. In a letter signed by Forest Park residents John Cunningham and Rob Sall, the volunteer group also requested to plant around 10,000 tulip bulbs on the Harvard Street medians near Des Plaines and Harlem avenues. The mayor and city council members generally agreed that volunteerism in the village should be encouraged, cautioning only that any work done on public property would need to be accompanied by certain waivers and permits, primarily for liability purposes. In an interview with the Review one day after the council meeting, Amidei said the village was interested only in preserving public safety and said the village did not intend to charge a permit fee to the volunteers. “(Planting) is not something that village public works crews are handling so when you have private citizens undertaking a planting on that level, which we’re very grateful for, we just need to make sure that (rules are followed),” he said. The Forest Park Village Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month (the Oct. 12 meeting was a day late because of a federal holiday). Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed remotely via Zoom. Council agendas and minutes are available online at forestpark.net.

Proviso East opens new football stadium Pirates lose to Hinsdale South on Senior Night By JILL WAGNER Contributor

Friday night, under the lights of the new Kelly Stadium, the Proviso East High School Pirates took on the Hinsdale South High School Hornets. With Senior Night in full swing, the Pirates showed their gridiron grit and remained disciplined and focused in the face of an opponent who is now third in the West Suburban Gold conference. The Pirates held their heads high in the first game at their new stadium before falling 55-12. The Pirate cheerleading squad wasted no time in drawing the crowd into the familiar chants of blue and white with a lively routine for the fans to open the halftime show. Making their marching band debut on the field, proudly dressed in their new uniforms, band members performed their latest field show, including the song, “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West, as they showcased their well-rehearsed routine. With a light rain falling, the clock ran throughout the second half while the underdog Pirates fought hard until the end.

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Senior Braxton Crowell runs the ball against the Hinsdale South Hornets at Friday’s game at Proviso East.

Proviso East Marching Band gets a moment to show off some dance moves during the halftime show at Kelly Stadium.

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Race returns Saturday from page 1 its dead and buried residents far outnumber its living ones, piloted by four hearty souls down Beloit Avenue every October since 2012, except of course for last year when COVID-19 kept even the coffins at home. The Delta variant, potent as it may be, will cause no such postponement this time. Forest Park’s ninth edition of the Casket Races is Saturday, Oct. 23, and after what have been two trying years of pandemic frustration, isolation and cancelations, revelers will once again celebrate the living, laugh at death and come together, one casket-onwheels zipping by a house party at a time. “Being able to celebrate the charm of our town and enjoy it together,” Forest Park Commissioner Jessica Voogd said, “it’s wonderful to have that and really important.”

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istory says that Emma Crawford arrived in Manitou Springs in the late 1800s believing the coldwater mineral springs there could cure her tuberculosis. She was wrong, of course, and in 1891 she died, her dying wish apparently that her body be buried at the top of Red Mountain, a towering peak in the Cascade Range in southwest Colorado. Fortunately for Crawford, as the organizers of the Emma Crawford Coffin Races explain it, her lover at the time of her death was a civil engineer named William Hildebrand who, along with 11 helpers, made Crawford’s dying wish come true. At least until snow and heavy rains washed what was left of her (and her casket) back into town. One hundred and four years later, the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce used that story to inspire what are believed to be the world’s first-of-its-kind coffin races and more than a decade after that Kokenes had a birthday to commemorate. “To this day if someone doesn’t know Forest Park or they don’t know the event, I have to preface it with, ‘you’re going to think this is weird,’” Kokenes said. Still, from the beginning, Kokenes said some Forest Parkers took the concept and ran with it. The ostensible object of the casket races is to win, and prizes are awarded to the teams that cover the one-block course first, second and third, with the winners sprinting the 585 feet on Beloit Avenue in a matter of seconds. Teams of four runners push the caskets using handles or a bar, depending on your preferred casket design, with a fifth teammate, a “ghost” rider, inside. There are minimum and maximum size requirements — between 5 and 10 feet long, and between 2 feet and 3 feet, 10 inches wide — but otherwise the design is left up to the imagination, and prizes are awarded there, too, for the most “frighteningly funny” and creepiest casket in the competition.

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(Top to bottom) Hell on Wheels, Chevy Currie Motors, and Francesca’s Fiore teams take part in the Casket Races. And then there is the “dead last” trophy, awarded to the team that takes the longest to cover the one-block course. Kokenes said that some years those competing for that honor face some of the stiffest competition. “One year, Schauer’s Hardware had Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures build an ice casket that probably weighed 600 pounds. They

brought it over on a tow truck,” Kokenes said. “They knew they weren’t going to move that thing anywhere but they wanted to have fun with it.” Then there was the year Riveredge Hospital showed up with a team of flying monkeys, or Riveredge’s “creepiest casket” winner in 2019 that paid homage to the Mexican

Day of the Dead, or the literal bridal party costumed as zombie groomsmen and bridesmaids that made a go of it one year, Kokenes said. This year’s field boasts 18 entrants, the same number as in 2019 and one of the largest lineups in the event’s history. But Kokenes said she takes particular pride in some of the teams that decided to participate for the first time this year, including two from the Forest Park Police Department and another made up of members of the village council. “I always thought it would be kind of cute to see the Village Council have their own casket and I was chatting with Commissioner (Maria) Maxham and she said, ‘oh my god, I love it,’” Voogd said last week. It took minimal prodding, Voogd said, to get the rest of the council on board, but Voogd said her team’s projected speed might be more suitable for the bottom than the top of the leaderboard. The design, on the other hand, is already a point of pride although its precise look is shrouded in mystery. “It is inspired by Forest Park history, so it’s a historical theme,” Voogd said when asked to describe it. “I think it’s coming along really well. I know (Forest Park special effects extraordinaire) Geoff (BinnsCalvey) has been doing some work in the shop getting the structure set up and Commissioner (Ryan) Nero and I have been putting together the stuff we’re using to decorate it. Everybody’s been working on their costume independently.” “Super exciting,” Kokenes said of getting the village council to join the race for the first time. “They approve our things all the time from behind the desk and I think it’s great that they’re in it and they’ll get even more excited about the event and get more people on board.” While the race might cover a short distance — the one-block course takes runners and riders on Beloit Avenue between Madison and Adams streets — spectator interest has been growing from the beginning. Kokenes said that houses on the block now regularly host parties to cheer the competitors on, something that’s become so common the chamber now also awards a best house party award. A handful of local businesses support the event, too, and pets-and-kids costume parade plus post-event trick-ortreating on Madison have become featured parts of the day. “Kids, adults, neighbors, some people come from other towns as well,” Kokenes said. “Sometimes it’s the most unlikely people.” “It’s just nice to have everybody come together and do something fun.” The ninth annual Forest Park Casket Races begin with team check-ins at 9 a.m. (Registration is discouraged on race day if you happen have a casket-on-wheels laying around but have not yet signed up). Hot chocolate and coffee will be served beginning at 9:30, a casket parade steps off at 10:30 and the races begin at 11 a.m.

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A feast for the eyes at Gringo and Blondie Restaurant Row taqueria serves up bold flavors for brunch, lunch or dinner

An assortment of tacos, cemitas and burritos await at Gringo and Blondie, 7514 W. North Ave. in Elmwood Park. The Mexican streetfood spot is brought to Restaurant Row by Massa Café Italiano owner, Angelo Lollino and his wife and business partner Giovanna Lollino. Taking inspiration from Mexican street food, Gringo and Blondie, offers a confident array Food Writer of colorful and authentic dishes and cocktails. After several visits it is clear Gringo and Blondie takes pride in attention to detail, colorful

presentation, and bold flavors. The menu demonstrates creative flair while maintaining a deep respect for tradition. Enjoy this feast for the eyes! Everything at Gringo and Blondie tastes as good as it looks.

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BURRITO BOWL: A vegetarian burrito bowl is a colorful option for restricted diners at Gringo and Blondie. It comes packed with rice, black beans, lettuce, avocado, sour cream, pico de gallo, chihuahua and Oaxacan cheeses. Proteins can be added as desired. All photos Melissa Elsmo

ELOTE STYLE CORN: street style corn is a popular offering at Gringo and Blondie and makes an excellent choice as a side dish

TACO DEAL: Gringo and Blondie offers a three taco deal Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm--served with your choice of tacos, beans and rice and a canned drink for just $12.99. Shown here with shrimp Veracruz, carne asada and Baja pescado tacos.

POZOLE PERFECTION: Pozole rojo is among the most popular brunch offerings at Gringo and Blondie. The rich brothy soup boasts tender braised pork, toothsome hominy and red chilies. A garnish tray allows guests to customize each bowl with an assortment of garnishes including onions, cilantro, cabbage and dried seasonings.

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After D209 suspends live-stream, residents step up Proviso 209 Cooperative launches after board president abruptly ends video streaming By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

The District 209 school board president’s decision to stop live-streaming and recording board meetings may have backfired, igniting a burgeoning grassroots movement that so far has taken the form of a closed Facebook group, an online petition and a call for volunteers to fill the information void that decision has created. Kathleen Franzwa, parent of a Proviso Math and Science Academy student, was inside her Westchester home, preparing to watch the Oct. 12 D209 board meeting on her laptop, when she got a text from her husband. “My husband was at the meeting and I was home with the kids and he started texting me saying that he didn’t see any cameras set up,” Franzwa recalled. “A couple more people at the meeting were texting me telling me cameras were not set up and we were alarmed.” So Forest Park business owner and community advocate Connie Brown tapped Jordan Kuehn, another wellknown community member involved in D209 issues, to live-stream the meeting on the page of a Facebook group that Franzwa created that night. That’s how the Proviso 209 Cooperative was launched. A week into its existence, the closed Facebook group already has more than 500 members and counting. “There are so many people across the district impassioned about our schools over this issue and many others,” Brown said, emphasizing that she’s played a very minor supporting role in the Proviso 209 Cooperative. “The organic groundswell of interest is amazing to watch. When people pay attention and get involved for the greater good of our schools, incredible growth happens.” Jenny Barbahen, a D209 parent who administers the group with Franzwa, said the Proviso 209 Cooperative is also behind a change.org petition created in order to persuade D209 board President Rodney Alexander to immediately resume live-streaming and recording the district’s regular board meetings, committee meetings, and any public forums it hosts. They’re also calling for volunteers to live-stream and possibly even take notes at D209 meetings, as long as Alexander refuses to live-stream and record them. In an interview on Oct. 13, Alexander said that, as board president, he has the authority to suspend livestreaming district meetings — a practice in place since at least 2017. He pointed out that live-streaming meetings is not a legal requirement, adding that he made the decision to stop the practice because board meetings were getting too disorderly, a reality he blamed on the teachers union. Alexander said he and D209 Supt. James Henderson made a joint decision not to live-stream the Oct. 12 meeting because they knew a crowd would show up at the behest of the teachers union. The district is currently in the middle of contract negotiations with the union. The board president said as long as he’s in charge, he doesn’t plan to resume live-streaming, but that he’ll reconsider his decision if enough community members express a desire to resume the practice. Barbahen said when they learned that the board president was open to reconsidering his decision, the group figured creating an online petition would be the quickest way to register community concern. As of

Oct. 17, the petition had garnered 417 signatures — less than 100 shy of its goal of 500. Barbahen added that anyone who wants to volunteer to live-stream or take notes at meetings should contact her on Facebook. Both she and Franzwa said the group’s ground rules are evolving as it grows. They’ve already added a few requirements for membership. One, no current D209 school board members are allowed to join. And anyone else who wants to join the group has to explain their relationship to the D209 community, provide their zip code and agree to group rules (no bullying, no hateful or hurtful comments, no promotions or spam, etc.). Barbahen and Franzwa said the group has plenty of D209 teachers and administrators who are members, but they’re careful to point out that the group is meant to be a modulating force in the often tense dialogues about district issues. “If anything, we want to show that there is a middle ground,” Barbahen said. “We can be with Supt. Henderson and question the things he’s doing. This is not a group that is picking sides. We just really need transparency.” The irony that she’s part of creating yet another movement to reform D209 isn’t lost on Franzwa, who volunteered with Brown and Proviso Together in its infancy. Brown was one of the driving forces behind the creation of Proviso Together, which evolved from a Facebook group called Forest Parkers For Better Schools, created in 2014. Some members of the group would eventually meet in person at Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in Forest Park, which Brown owns. The group is informally known as the Brown Cow 20 and their organizing efforts resulted in the election of board members Claudia Medina and Ned Wagner to the D209 board in 2015. Longtime member Theresa Kelly won re-election with the Proviso Together slate. The next year, the board discussed the possibility of livestreaming its meetings, which has become a standard practice in the district ever since. Eventually, Proviso Together recruited Amanda Grant, Rodney Alexander, Della Patterson and Sam Valtierra to run for board seats. In the 2017 election, all four of them won. What started as a Facebook group had snowballed into a school board supermajority. Now, four years later, Franzwa is feeling déjà vu. “Disappointment is an understatement,” she said. “I worked really hard to campaign for these board members in my community, so I am more than disappointed — I’m devastated.” But starting the fight anew is also invigorating in a sense. She’s still friends with some of the pivotal Proviso Together players, such as Brown and Smith, who along with Medina and Wagner have indicated that they’re against Alexander’s decision to suspend livestreaming. Franzwa said she often relies on Brown for advice and support. She’s also become more connected to the many teachers, students and parents in the district who are trying to make a difference, she said. “I’m a little overwhelmed because we have to start over, but I’m also optimistic,” Franzwa said. “If we did it once, we can do it again.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

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Proviso Math and Science Academy, one of the D209 high schools.

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Car careens through lawn on way home from haunted house

A car drove through a fence and around the backyard of a home on Hannah Avenue Oct. 12, not long after police say the vehicle’s occupants were visiting a haunted house in Schiller Park. The Forest Park Police Department was called to the 800 block of Hannah around 10:30 p.m. and officers were immediately directed to 29-year-old Chicago man, who was walking away from the scene of the accident. Police said the man refused to comply when officers asked him to stop and was eventually arrested using an “emergency takedown.” He was taken into custody for resisting arrest. During their investigation, police learned that the man was allegedly fighting people at the haunted house before he and the rest of his group left and drove to Forest Park. At some point on their way to see a friend in the area, the man jumped out of the back seat of the car and began walking away. The rest of the car’s occupants tried to coax him back into the vehicle when one of the other occupants took the wheel and crashed. One witness told police the car drove back-andforth through the yard multiple times. The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and reckless driving.

Man arrested after fleeing from stolen car A 27-year-old Joliet man was arrested after allegedly taking off on foot from a stolen car when Forest Park police approached him. Officers located a black 2015 Toyota Avalon in the 7500 block of Jackson Street at around 4:45 p.m. Oct. 12 and discovered it was reported stolen in Oak Park last month. The Avalon parked before officers attempted to pull it over, but when police approached the car, the man driving got out and ran from them. After a brief foot pursuit, the driver, later identified as Jacob Carpenter, was arrested in the yard of a home in the 500 block of Ferdinand Avenue. According to police, Carpenter said he had purchased the car one week earlier but did not have the title. He said he ran from officers because he had an active warrant for his arrest in Will County. The Cook County State’s Attorney ap-

proved charging Carpenter with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and one count of resisting arrest.

Burglar shatters glass door, swipes thousands in cash Security camera footage shows a man with a crowbar break the glass front door of a Harlem Avenue business before stealing thousands of dollars cash in the early hours of Oct. 8, police said. Law enforcement arrived at the business in the 300 block of Harlem after an alarm was tripped a little after 4:30 a.m. An initial report indicated security camera footage was unavailable because the thief had poured an “unknown liquid” over the system, but footage was recovered the following day. In that footage, police say a man can be seen breaking the front door with the crowbar, then entering an office. He later leaves the office holding a hammer and, police allege, thousands of dollars in cash. The burglar is described by police as a man, whose race was not reported, wearing a blue hoodie pulled over his head, a mask, black sweatpants, white shoes and white gloves, carrying a black or gray backpack with orange straps.

Unregistered sex offender arrested with taser, weed Police took a man into custody Oct. 11 after finding that he was classified as a sexually violent predator but had not registered as mandated after being released from prison in 2019. Michael Milner, 43, of Hillside, was spotted near the Forest Park CTA Station on Des Plaines Avenue just before 9 a.m. Oct. 11 by an officer who had “prior knowledge” of Milner’s status as a sex offender. When the officer approached, Milner left a duffle bag behind on the bench where he had been seated and attempted to flee. After he was detained, Milner claimed the bag did not belong to him but police said a cell phone inside the bag included a “selfie” of Milner. The bag also contained 23 individual baggies of marijuana totaling less than

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3 ounces (78 grams), a “POLICE” brand stun gun and cigar wraps, according to police. Milner was taken into custody on suspicion of failure to register as a sex offender, possession of cannabis over 30 grams, unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and the delivery/manufacture of cannabis over 30 grams.

Catalytic converter sawed off and stolen A Forest Park woman who woke up to a loud sawing noise watched out her window as a group of men removed the catalytic converter from her vehicle early on the morning of Oct. 7. The woman in the 7200 block of Dixon Street could not describe the two or three men she saw from her window just before 5:30 a.m., but she told officers the men left the area and traveled south on Harlem Avenue in a dark-colored sedan. Officers did not find the suspects but did confirm the woman’s suspicion that her catalytic converter had been sawed off and stolen.

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Apologies offered after opencontainer violation A man apologized for his companion’s behavior after the pair were cited for carrying open alcoholic drinks in the 7600 block of Madison Street a little after midnight Oct. 14. The two men were stopped by Forest Park police as they walked down the street and claimed they had recently left a nearby bar. One of the men, who police described as “unsteady on his feet” and “highly intoxicated” allegedly began arguing and threatening officers, continuing even after being placed in the back of the squad car. The second man later apologized to officers for both the open-container violation and his acquaintance’s rude behavior, police said. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 7-14, 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 Andy Viano

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D209’s pathetic message control

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ith another ego-induced spasm of lousy judgment, the two leaders of the District 209 Proviso Township High Schools, just may have reignited the grassroots passions of determined and level-headed people across the township who just want transparent and common-sense leadership of this critical institution. Rodney Alexander, school board president, and James Henderson, superintendent, made the unilateral decision before the Oct. 12 school board meeting to shut down the cameras and the live-stream of that evening’s public meeting. Always ready to go too far, Alexander proclaimed there would never be another live-streamed meeting as long as he was president of the board. Why was the overheated duo preheated before the meeting even began? Because they knew that frustrated teachers and students were on their way to make critical comments on a range of concerns over how this school year has begun. Those concerns included a rash of fights at Proviso East, the lack of a contract with teachers, and, ironically, a widespread lack of transparency. Their solution to appropriate public criticism? Turn off the cameras. Here’s the thing, gentlemen. This isn’t yet an authoritarian nation. We still have reporters. And citizens in the board room have cellphones and can live-stream your meetings all night long. Social media can spread the alarm over your silly tactics and build a community of interest in no time flat. Already we feel the energy of the original Proviso Together grassroots movement that propelled a takeover of the school board six years back with a slate of determined reformers. Since last week, we now have the Proviso 209 Cooperative which already has over 450 members on a private Facebook page. They are closing in on their goal of 500 signatures on a petition to get meetings back online. A year into this new administration, we are tired of the drama and the strong-arming. We’re running schools for our children. There’s the focus. The rest is nonsense.

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Congratulations, Lt. Hankus

t. Lindsey Hankus says all the right things as she discussed her promotion last week to the rank of lieutenant in the Forest Park Fire Department. The first woman to attain that rank in Forest Park is respectful of the accomplishment, acknowledges the pressure of being “the first,” while also testifying to the camaraderie that she has found in the department over her 16 years as a firefighter. That she is currently the only woman in the department goes to the long road ahead in creating a genuinely diverse force. Her leadership will play a role in decision-making, modeling the virtues of that diversity, and intentionally creating the path for more women in the ranks. Widely regarded as an outstanding firefighter, Hankus has the opportunity as a leader in the department to bring her strong voice and those of others into the discussions on growing this strong department into one that is actively welcoming to all.

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A tour of Forest Park with our new editor

t’s no secret that the Review has had a few editors since I moved here — Josh Adams, Ken Trainor, Jean Lotus, Tom Vogel, Maria Maxham and one other whose name I don’t remember. Forest Park is a complex and layered community, and after 20 years I am still trying to figure it out. So deciding what to highlight on our 2.4-square-mile tour of Forest Park — for Andy Viano, the new Review editor — was a difficult task. Unlike a realtor tour of the cosmetics of Madison Street and the quaint Circle Avenue bridge — the editor needs a little more than charm in the tool kit in order to report with excellence. While “news” will always be related to proximity, conflict, human interest, and consequence, complicated issues need responsible journalism to help a community understand the larger context, and offer space for comments and thoughtful letters to help understand the layers of a story. Our office on Oak Park Avenue made starting the tour at Circle and Harlem a natural choice. After passing Kribi Coffee’s new second location at Cross Function (on South Boulevard in Oak Park) we entered Forest Park next to the Green Line CTA station, the northerly connection to Chicago. Took him past the former CVS and the curving Circle Avenue, which goes back to the early days of Harlem. The tour mostly focused on industry and schools, but the historical context of cemeteries and saloons came into the story over and over. I pointed out Circle Bowl, Circle Inn, Forest Oaks, Goldyburgers, Beacon, and we even took a trip into the parking lot of Farmington Foods to get a grasp of the influence of the railroad in the foundation of our town. Industry, or lack of industry, has ravaged some neighborhoods just a stone’s throw away, and slowly eroded communities — and the Eisenhower Expressway provided a route to “progress,” leaving a mark literally in the heart of communities that surround it. So top on my list was to be sure the new editor knew about local industry, which often hum behind the scenes unseen. While Farmington Foods, Industrial Drive’s Weinstein Meats, Thule, Duraco, Iron Workers Union 1, 2XL Corporation, and of course Ferrara Candy, Sievert Electric, U.S. Bulk Mail facility, and Walmart, are often over-

shadowed by the glamor of the dynamic Madison Street. A unique business diversity found within the small footprint of Forest Park. Schools, the institutional connection for children and families, was the other theme of the tour. We drove past GrantWhite, Proviso East, and PMSA (before heading past Miller Meadow and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Salt Creek Sewer Interceptor project across from Loyola -one of the major health-care industries in our area) — all were part of the overwhelming introduction. I could have driven the length of Harlem, to give him the scoop on the new and the old — the strange neighboring PepBoy and Elite Tire; the new Mr. Beef; the old Forest Park Baptist; the new Taco Bell; the old Parky’s; the new Chipotle; the reconstruction of an old road house at Adams; purchasing gas (and more) from Thornton’s; the unusual left lane entrance to the Ike from Harlem; Crystal Car Wash; the vacant lot at Harvard — but that southbound trip did not make the cut. Unfortunately, the houses of worship also got short shrift on the tour. While we did see St. Paul’s, St. B’s, and Living Word, we did not pass St. John, First United or Mount Mariah. After a quick detour to Showman’s Rest at Woodlawn, we took Greenburg to Circle, to Roosevelt (the secret southern route). West on Roosevelt to highlight the car wash, the liquor store, Blue Cab, the Steer, Nadeau’s, Kagan & Gaines, Dollar Tree, McGaffer’s, the happenings at 7-11, the corner of Currie Motors (or whatever it is now), and the recently remodeled 1979 condo-apartment buildings on Des Plaines. I pulled to the side several times because even a short drive on Roosevelt reveals so much about our past, present and future. We did go to Village Hall and happened to run into firefighter Lindsey Hankus (now a lieutenant) who was making sure the fire engine was cleaned; ran into Steve Glinke, director of Health and Safety, just as he returned from visiting a community rat trap; gave a hello to the police clerks, and made our way to the window where one of the busy village staff stopped busy cubical work to mask up and come to the window. We lastly were connected to Moses Amidei, the newest administrator.

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George Rusk, 88 Industrial arts teacher, Scout Master George R. Rusk, 88, died on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at his residence in Momence, Illinois. Born on Jan. 1, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Ira and Helen Saturnes Rusk, he married Elva M. Tremel on Nov. 30, GEORGE RUSK 1957, in Hickory Hills. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to ’54. An industrial arts teacher in Forest Park for 10 years, he retired as an electronics engineer. A Scout Master and a committee member of the Boy Scouts for several years, he loved woodworking and tinkering with electronics. He volunteered at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Momence, was a good golfer and played for many years. George is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Terrance (Teresa) Rusk; his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine (Tom) Titus; two brothers, Joe (Joan) Rusk and Richard Rusk; his sister, Janet Lando; three grandchildren, Greg Rusk, Sara Rusk, and Hope Titus; and a great-granddaughter, Zoey Rusk; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Samantha Rusk. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Cotter Funeral Home, 224 E. Washington St. Momence, IL 60954. Pastor Tom Titus will officiate. The Momence Honor Guard will provide military rites following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. Please sign his guestbook at www. cotterfh.com.

Nello Rubio, 57 St. Bernardine parishioner Nello Elias Rubio, 57, a longtime resident of Forest Park, died on May 9, 2020 after a brief battle with the coronavirus. A member of St. Bernardine Parish, he worked for Ferrara Pan Candy for over 40 years and parttime for about 20 years at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Elmwood Park. He was a family man who enjoyed traveling, a strong drink, a nice cigar and relaxing doing these things on a Sunday. An avid sports fan of teams like the White Sox, the Bulls and the Blackhawks, he passed that spirit down to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed the sport of boxing as well and watched many matches with friends and family. He also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren dance, even donating his time, with his son Nello, to help with the production of their performances and recitals. He had many friends and was known for his signature smile and humor. Nello was the husband of Karen (Martinez) Rubio; the father of Nello R. Rubio, Michelle Rubio, and Nico Rubio; and papa

of Zayvion and Zakari Rubio. The son of Sally Rubio and the late Salvador Rubio, he was the brother of Salvador Rubio (wife Terri Rubio with sons and daughter Salvador, Suzanne, and Nicholas), the late Mary Perez (with daughter and sons Lencho, Ben and Celia Perez), Amparo Rubio (late husband James Schroeder), Florencio Rubio (wife Tina with Theodore, Anthony, Nicole, and Joseph), Sally (late husband Leavie Catledge), the late Ramona (husband Jack Singh with sons and daughters Ramon, John, Christine and Simply); son-in-law of Max Martinez and Marge Martinez; in-law of Kimberly Martinez (and daughter Amber), Vicky Tiberi (husband Michael with son Cody and daughter Anne-Marie), Melissa Christofalos (husband Eugene with Anastasia, Katarina and Sophia), and Michael Martinez (wife Beth Martinez with daughters Isabel and Lauren). The family of Nello Rubio deeply appreciates the kindness and love that has been shown to them since his passing last year. They would like to invite family and friends to the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, on Saturday, Oct. 23, for visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Arrangements were handled by Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors.

Steven Pasko, 51 Loved sports, music and animals Steven Pasko, 51, of Forest Park, died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Born in Berwyn on June 4, 1970. He attended school in La-

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We drove to see the gem — the park district — whose 16-inch Softball Museum serves as the gateway; the fields for no gloves and Forest Park Little League and Forest Park Youth Soccer’s home (thanks Mike Hill) at Veteran’s Field; the skate park, which is correctly called the Bud Mohr Skate Park (and these details matter); and the Roos Recreation Center. Then we turned past Forest Park Middle School, Field Stevenson, and Ed’s Way. From there we headed west to see the unassuming Conservation of Sculpture and Objects Studio because Edmonia Lewis, Haymarket, and restoration need a voice in our town, too. Took him past the Grove Residence to the Altenheim, now without chapel and vacant buildings, to see the nearly 11 acres of land that he will be reporting on. Traveled down Madison, where River Forest-Forest Park connect, pointing to the mighty but small businesses — Empowering Gardens, Fa-

Grange and Westmont and received his bachelor’s degree from SIU. He married his wife on May 10, 2008 and worked for many years in various business operations management positions. He was known for providing training and guidance to newer staff. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, he celebrated their successes and felt their losses. He was a fan of the Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks and played in many pool and dart leagues over the years. He was always up for a good game. As an avid lover of many kinds of music, he enjoyed numerous concerts, always had something playing, and enjoyed reading and guitar. In his younger years, he played basketball. More recently, he liked riding his bike and would regularly go out for 10 or more miles on the Prairie Path when the weather was good. In the last few years, he spent time volunteering at Animal Care League in Oak Park mostly walking and playing with dogs who were in the shelter. Steve is survived by his wife, brother, sister-in-law, two nieces, a nephew, many good friends and one of his dogs. He was predeceased by both his parents and his other two dogs. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Lathrop House Café (26 Lathrop Ave., Forest Park 60130) from 4 to 6 p.m. If you wish to make a donation in his honor, please do so to Animal Care League in Oak Park (http://www.animalcareleague. org/). His family would like to thank everyone who loved and supported Steve over the years. He was greatly loved and is missed.

mous Liquors, Exit Strategy, the Reinsdorf condos, Gaetano’s Artisan Foods, Mugsy’s, Starship, Happy Feet, and Panda Café. The sheer density of information on every three blocks of Forest Park alone could fill an afternoon. It will take time for him to master the language — “commissioner form of government,” “pocket parks,” “video gaming,” “PTO in the south schools and PTC in the north schools,” and all the nuances of our hometown. Please consider taking Andy out for coffee or lunch, invite him to your business, or offer a handshake in the next month or so. Please, this time if he doesn’t send you a formal typed letter of introduction, be a little less angry and offended. We all know there is so much to learn, and he could use a hand not a fist on our friendly neighborhood social media groups. Now is the time to email an invite for your own introduction and welcome the new editor to Forest Park. Be a part of the narrative; this is, after all, your hometown news. It is only as healthy as each of us make it.

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The Park District of Oak Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Community Service Officer The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than October 29, 2021.

LEGAL SECRETARY The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Legal Secretary in the Law Department. This position will perform a variety of responsible and advanced legal secretarial and clerical duties in support of the Law Department; perform complex clerical duties within the assigned work unit; and provide secretarial and administrative support to Law Department staff. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than October 22, 2021. Part-Time Community Service Coordinator The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Community Service Coordinator (up to 10-15 hrs./ week) in the Adjudication Department. This person monitors individuals who have been ordered to provide community service in the Village, coordinates with organizations that provide community service opportunities, etc. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. First review of applications will be October 22, 2021. CHILDCARE WORKER The Village of Forest Park has immediate openings for before and after school program. Part-time hours are M-F 2-6 p.m. Must be at least 18 years old, have a driver’s license and pass drug screening and background check. $11.00/Hour. Apply in person at Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park. 708-771-7737. FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER The Village of Forest Park has immediate opening for a responsible full-time PACE Bus Driver to transport senior citizens, disabled residents and school children. Must have a valid Illinois C Class CDL license and attend PACE training. In addition, must be physically fit and submit to criminal background check, annual physical exam and drug and alcohol testing. M-F Days Full Benefits. Apply in person at Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park. 708-771-7737. POLICE DESK CLERK FOREST PARK, IL The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Full-Time Police Desk Clerk. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include computer skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, good knowledge of English language, general office skills, including handling non-emergency calls and walk-up customer service, and good verbal and written skills. HOLIDAY, EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Starting salary $31,222 annually. Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark. net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark.net

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

EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Starting salary $31,222 annually. Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. or at www.forestpark.net and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark.net. Parking Enforcement Officer The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Environmental Health Supervisor The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Supervisor in the Health Department. This position will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate assigned activities with other Village departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Public Health Director. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Position opened until filled. Part-Time Civilian Information Management Call Taker The Forest Park Police Department, seeks a Part-Time Civilian Information Management Call Taker. Pay is $17.19/hr. Eligible candidates will be required to pass an aptitude test and an extensive background check. Qualifications include high school diploma (or equivalent), good verbal and written skills, working knowledge of the computer and Windows, ability to type accurately, a good working knowledge of the English language, the ability to treat customers and co-workers in a polite manner and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Data entry skills and experience answering telephones/operating a switchboard are preferred. EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS ARE MANDATORY. Open until filled. Applications are available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Ave. and should be returned Attn: Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk, Village of Forest Park, 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Email: vmoritz@forestpark.net.

Outstanding Local JOBS: Top rated firm Alpina Manufacturing LLC founded in 1992, locally owned beautiful campus in Galewood, near Mars candy, 3 blocks north of Oak Park. We build and sell display framing systems to customers nationwide including Wal-Mart, Verizon, Circle K, Hospitals We are seeking to fill the following positions, all in Galewood, no travel. Full time, Part time, Flex hours for working parents or students. We train, no travel, work in Galewood. Open to any backgrounds. Excellent pay, salary, benefits, friendly caring management. National Accounts Rep, Production Manager or Trainee, Packaging Specialist trainee Display frame Production trainee, Office/Bookkeeping Assistant trainee. Visit www.fastchangeframes.com/careers for more details 6460 W Cortland St Chicago, IL 60707 Manufacturing Health Education Manager The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Education Manager in the Health Department. This position will take the lead on developing the community health needs assessment; develops health education programs and health awareness campaigns; implements and coordinates these programs/campaigns etc. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Position opened until filled.

Hall or the Riverside Public Works Department, 3860 Columbus Blvd, Riverside, IL 60546. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Pay rate is $15/hr. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Riverside Department of Public Works is seeking energetic and motivated applicants who enjoy working outdoors. This is a parttime, seasonal position lasting from approximately October through the end of December. Applicants will be expected to work up to 40 hrs. per week or as scheduled by staff. Primary tasks will include, but not limited to: cutting grass, general facilities maintenance, flushing hydrants, reading meters, assisting full-time employees, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be 18 years old, possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug/ alcohol screening. Applications can be downloaded from the Village website at www. riverside.il.us or picked up at the Riverside Village Hall located at 27 Riverside Rd, Riverside, IL 60546. Completed applications should be submitted to the Riverside Village

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CROSSING GUARD The Forest Park Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Crossing Guard. This position requires flexible hours during days when schools are in session. A background investigation and drug screening will be conducted prior to consideration for the position. Applications available at Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue or on-line at www.forestpark.net and should be returned to Vanessa Moritz, HR Director, at Village Hall. For additional information, contact Dora Murphy at 708-615-6223 or write dmurphy@forestpark.net. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE.

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from the bottom of my heart to suc cor in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and publish; your request will be granted. R.B.

BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you

NEVER FAIL NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified throughout the world, now and for-ever. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I put my trust in you. Holy Mary Mother of Jesus, pray for me. St. Theresa child of Jesus, pray for me. St. Jude, helper of hopeless causes, pray for me and grant this favorI ask. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days .R.B

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The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2021-22 school year. If you are the parent of a homeschooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Forest Park Schools District 91, you are urged to attend.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals from qualified contractors for Dumping of Excavated Material at the Public Works Center, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 for the following: Village of Oak Park Dumping of Excavated Material Project Number: 22-100 Proposal documents may be obtained from the Village’s website at http://www.oak-park. us/bid. For questions, please call Public Works at (708) 358-5700 during the above hours. Published in Wednesday Journal October 20, 2021

Request of Jose Luis Rodriguez Case Number 2021CONC001466. There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Jose Luis Rodriguez to the new name of: Jose Luis Flores The court date will be held: On December 27 at 1:30pm at Via Zoom: Meeting ID: 914 0410 9299/ Password:407193 Cook County in Courtroom #1702 Published in Wednesday Journal October 6, 13, 20, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Maria E. Corbbins, Petitioner and Christian Ivan Corbbins, Respondent, Case No. 2021D008641. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Re-

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 12, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal October 13, 20, 27 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Nga-Ting Sin Case Number 2021CONC001430. There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Nga-Ting Sin to the new name of: Wendy Nga-Ting Sin The court date will be held:

Published in Wednesday Journal October 13, 20, 27 2021

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of MARIA GUADALUPE SOTO GUZMAN, Petitioner and MANUEL LEMA, Respondent, Case No. 2020 D 007780. 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 5, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Park District of Oak Park for the following project: OAK PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Bid Group 1: 1A – Concrete, Bid Group 1B – Masonry & Air Barriers, Bid Group 1C – Structural Steel & Misc. Metals, Bid Group 1D – General Trades, Bid Group 1E – Spray Insulation, Drywall & Acoustical Ceilings, Bid Group 1F – Metal Panels, Bid Group 1G – Membrane Roofing, Bid Group 1H –Glazing, Bid Group 1I – Ceramic Tile & Flooring, Bid Group 1J – Wood & Athletic Flooring, Bid Group 1K – Polished Concrete, Bid Group 1L – Painting, Bid Group 1M – Elevators, Bid Group 1N – Fire Suppression, Bid Group 1O – Plumbing, Bid Group 1P – HVAC, Bid Group 1Q – Electrical & Audio Video Systems, Bid Group 1R – Excavation, Bid Group 1S – Site Utilities Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on November 5, 2021 at the Park District of Oak Park Administrative offices, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Virtual bid opening via zoom https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84605230188?pwd=a1 FrVmpuSFhmdnVxMXV1WVh0Sm pXdz09. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Park District of Oak Park 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: PDOP COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER BID GROUP 1 – Package 1 (trade submitting)

Scope of work for Bid Package 1 generally includes, but is not limited to: Concrete, Masonry & Air Barriers, Steel, General Trades, Millwork, Drywall & Acoustical Ceilings, Spray Insulation, Metal Panels, Roofing, Glazing, Ceramic Tile & Flooring, Wood & Athletic Flooring, Polished Concrete, Painting, Elevators, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical & Audio Video Systems, Excavation and Site Utilities All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Park District of Oak Park, 218 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the bid. Incomplete, late or nonconforming bids may not be accepted. No bids shall be withdrawn, cancelled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Board’s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening. The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available October 15, 2021 and may be purchased from Springer

Blueprint Services – 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 – 773-238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/download online without cost or purchase at the link below. Please copy and paste the URL: https://www.pdop.org/bids-andrfps/ The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Board’s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District. A non-mandatory site visit will be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions and site logistics. Site visit will be held on October 20, 2021 at 11am. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. For additional information on the project, contact Alex Mantel of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at amantel@ bulley.com or 219-678-8383.

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Published in the Wednesday Journal October 6, 13, 20, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Vacancy and Procedures to Fill Vacancy Riverside Township hereby gives notice that a vacancy will be declared for the position of Township Trustee at the October 13th Regular meeting of the Riverside Township Board. At that meeting, the Board will accept the September letter of resignation of Trustee Tom Morrissey, who has been appointed as an associate judge of the Cook County Circuit Court. The Board invites letters of interest, with resumes, to fill the vacancy. Resumes must be submitted no later than 3PM on Friday, October 29, 2021. - In Person, during business hours M-Th 9 AM to 4 PM, or Friday 9 AM to 3 PM at the Township Office, in the Town Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, first door on the left. - By Mail to Vera A. Wilt, Supervisor, Riverside Township, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546 - By Email to Supervisor@riversidetownship.org The Board will interview interested parties by appointment on Tuesday evening, November 2, at the Town Hall. Published in RB Landmark October 13, 20, 2021

In re the Marriage of GUADALUPE ELIZABETH CUELLAR, Petitioner and MARCELINO VARGAS DIAZ, Respondent, Case Number 2021D-007893. 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 18, 2021, 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. IRIS MARTINEZ, Clerk of the Circuit Court Published in Wednesday Journal October 20, 27, November 3, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Sara Quiceno Bunch, Petitioner and Christopher Lee Bunch, Respondent, Case No. 2020D008446. 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 19, 2021, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal October 20, 27, November 3 2021

You can join the meeting by emailing Michelle Hopper at mhopper1@ fpsd91.org for the Zoom link. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Michelle Hopper, Director of Special Education, at (708) 366-5742 or at mhopper1@fpsd91.org. Published in Forest Park Review October 20, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y21007952 on October 6, 2021 Under the Assumed Business Name of NANNY TEACH with the business located at: 1054 N KARLOV AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: JESSICA J CAMPBELL 1054 N KARLOV AVE CHICAGO, IL 60651, USA Published in Wednesday Journal October 20, 27, November 3, 2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR REO TRUST 2017-RPL1 Plaintiff, -v.SHARON DESHAZER Defendants 2020CH06405 1409 N HARLEM AVE UNIT A OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 8, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 29, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1409 N HARLEM AVE UNIT A, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-06-107-0730000 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed

PUBLIC NOTICES $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-04854 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020CH06405 TJSC#: 41-1786 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2020CH06405 I3178750

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.TAKYRICA Q. STYLES A/K/A TAKYRICA STYLES, TAYLOR LAKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. A/K/A TAYLOR-LAKE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 19 CH 9209 118 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE UNIT 1 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 22, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 18, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 118 NORTH TAYLOR AVENUE UNIT 1, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-122-0381005 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $153,280.44. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES-

SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19091229. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-091229 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 9209 TJSC#: 41-1763 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 9209 I3178685

mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 100948. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw. com Attorney File No. 100948 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 13885 TJSC#: 41-1690 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 17 CH 13885 I3178387

MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.AMIN SAHTOUT, SCOVILLE COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2019CH09264 500 WASHINGTON BLVD, UNIT 107 OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 19, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 500 WASHINGTON BLVD, UNIT 107, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-415-0271007 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building

and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-02481 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH09264 TJSC#: 41-1675 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019CH09264 I3178399

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-11626 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019CH14912 TJSC#: 41-1728 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019CH14912 I3178416

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.DOROTHY MCGLORY Defendants 17 CH 13885 114 WASHINGTON BLVD OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 114 WASHINGTON BLVD , OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-315-0290000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $284,060.04. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES T. GRANT, JUANITA J. GRANT, THE PRAIRIE PLACE AT 6436 ROOSEVELT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2019CH14912 6436 ROOSEVELT RD, 413 OAK PARK, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6436 ROOSEVELT RD, 413, OAK PARK, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-18-428-0431030, Property Index No. 16-18428-043-1054 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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629 Harlem $309,000

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Brick bungalow 2-flat in the heart of Forest Park. Steps from transportation and downtown shopping and nightlife. 1st flr unit is duplexed into basement. Expansive LR and formal DR, 2 BRs both large enough for king sized beds, an eat-in kitchen, and three season porch. Finished basement has large study, deep walk-in closet, fam rm, second full BA, and third large BR. Basement laundry room has two sets of washer/dryers, one for each unit. Top flr 2 BR unit has been rented since 2006. The 2 ½ car garage has room for parking/storage. Tenants park on the driveway off the front. A flood control system keeps the basement dry. Great starter home, regular investment, or a perfect place to retire!

621 Elgin Avenue $423,000 Beautifully built and well cared for 2-flat. Two 2 BR units, fully occupied building for the next year, makes for a great investment. Rents cover the mortgage, taxes, utilities, and insurance. Large open living rms, formal dining rms, eat-in kitchens, and good sized BRs. Parking for four cars minimum up to 6 if needed! Great location just a few steps away from the transportation and downtown Forest Park.

1039 Troost Ave, Forest Park $350,000

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Huge three bedroom home in need of rehab. Three car plus garage! Enormous 75 foot lot.

One of Forest Park’s hidden gems. 2-flat. Each unit has a large open formal dining room and 2 large BRs. The front living rms have eight windows and a brick faux fireplace. The rear BRs on each floor are tied into a tandem rm often used as a large closet and/or an office. Well maintained Kitchens and BAs. Basement is wide open for your first floor duplex ideas! Separate utilities each unit. Parking pad fits six cars. Next to the community gardens and a beautiful hidden gem of a park! Located 100 feet from the blue line. This opportunity will not last long. SOLD AS IS.

813 Beloit Avenue $259,000 One of Forest Park’s largest bungalows is hitting the market! Classic layout with living rm, dining rm, and 3 BR,1 BA. The original ceiling height under the drop ceiling will measure out to 9 feet high! The basement was at one time an apartment but can be gutted and adjoined with the first floor, or left as is for storage. Very large partially heated attic is ready for your expansion ideas. Located 100 feet from the FP Park District baseball diamonds, skate park, tennis courts, playgrounds and pool. A couple blocks to the Desplaines L entrance. This home is ready for your decorating and updates!

7314 Randolph, Forest Park $179,000 This two bedroom and two bathroom unit is ready to sell! While dated, it is in impeccable condition. Sixth floor facing East gives that beautiful morning sunshine coming over the treetops! Great building and management. This unit does have garage parking.

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