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HOBO could exit Forest Park by December Just a year after opening, Home Owners Bargain Outlet could close By NONA TEPPER

Staff Reporters

oughly a year after opening inside the Forest Park Plaza mall, Home Owners Bargain Outlet (HOBO) seems poised to close, issuing a notice to the village on Oct. 17 that it’s seeking a buyer. “HOBO is pursuing a sale of its business operations and facilities, but due to current economic circumstances, is concurrently preparing to conduct an orderly liquidation and wind-down of its operations,” said Leo Schmidt, company CEO, in a statement to the village. The company “anticipates” closing its doors in Forest Park by Dec. 31 if it doesn’t find a buyer, the statement said, and 48 local employees would lose their jobs. The company expects to begin terminating employees by Dec. 20. Village Administrator Tim Gillian said that if HOBO does close, the village’s budget deficit will increase. “That tax revenue we got from them was very helpful and we have a deficit. We’re not going to get that tax revenue [and] the deficit will grow,” Gillian said. He declined to comment on how much sales tax revenue HOBO contributed to the village, specifying only that it is a “large producer.” The village of Forest Park projected a $1.9 million budget deficit See HOBO on page 12

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SPEED SKATER: Carolyn Bednar, 66, of Forest Park, warms up by skating in loops on Oct. 12, in the skate rink at the Park District of Forest Park on Harrison Street.

Skating, aging gracefully

Resident Carolyn Bednar has been roller skating for 30 years By LUCIA WHALEN Contributing Reporter

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Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

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Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

50 years on, some memories are vivid

had mixed feelings about going to my 50th grade school reunion. I wanted to see my classmates but wasn’t crazy about returning to the “scene of the crime.” I feared the sights and smells of the old school would bring back painful memories. Right before the reunion, Linda Montez gave me a pep talk, encouraging me to attend. I had been moved by Linda’s account, in the Review, of being traumatized by a teacher in first grade. She described the physical battering and said it was two years before she was able to start learning again. She described the mistreatment she received as abuse. I had never thought of the “corporal punishment” and public humiliation I suffered as abuse. Bad memories aside, I ended up having a great time at the reunion. My classmates were so gracious and supportive. One commiserated with me about the mistreatment: “The nuns hated me but they really hated you.” Another recalled an episode when a teacher put me under her desk and poked me with her crutch. It was healing to hear it really happened and that my classmate had felt sorry for me.

My classmates said they couldn’t understand why I infuriated my teachers. There were several factors. Our class sizes were ridiculous. How could anyone teach a class of 50 without losing their temper? Secondly, I was no choir boy — wait, I was a choir boy but an incorrigible one. I continually acted up in class. I was so attention-starved, I didn’t care if it was positive or negative. In fact, getting negative attention was a lot easier. Thirdly, the teachers were trying to break my spirit, so I would conform but I was strong in the spirit department. They tried every conceivable method: keeping me after school, making me write out punishments, and hitting me in the upper body area. I refused to back down. This led to a downward spiral of poor grades and perpetual punishment. I didn’t realize it then but, like Linda, the emotional trauma affected my ability to learn. Fear, anger and anxiety interfered with my ability to think clearly and memorize material. I wasn’t the only victim. My classmates had their own war stories. I was appalled that that same teacher hit one of the girls in the head with her crutch to punish her for

JOHN RICE

One commiserated

with me about the mistreatment: “The nuns hated me but they really hated you.”

talking. However, we didn’t dwell on these abuses. We were too busy laughing about old times and catching up on the present. I’ve always believed, though, that there’s an important emotional aspect to learning. When I taught writing to French and Hispanic ESL students, my first focus was to help them overcome the shame they felt about their language skills. They were even ashamed of their accents. I told them they had to turn off that negative internal voice if they wanted to become good writers. It worked. They learned how to pour their words out on paper and then make the necessary corrections and improvements. Today, we don’t have teachers bashing or humiliating students. However, many students are suffering from anxiety, which is either self-inflicted, peer-induced, or parent-driven. I was speaking with a school psychologist about this problem. He said a certain amount of anxiety can be helpful in making students productive. Too much anxiety can paralyze their ability to learn and complete assignments. I said that I could have really used him back in grade school. He replied, “That’s what everyone tells me.” ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detective, who has seen his business and family thrive in Forest Park. He thoroughly enjoys life in the village and still gets a thrill smelling Red Hots, watching softball and strolling through cemeteries. Jrice1038@aol.com

A LOOK BACK IN TIME ... CANDY STORES

A LOOK BACK IN TIME... XXXX

There is a long tradition of candyloving businesses in Forest Park. Back Door Candy Store was located at 1000 Beloit, across the street from Ed’s Way. Many may even remember this shop when it was Elie’s but now is a cosy village pocket park, with benches and a sidewalk. This photo, by Forest Park Review photographer Frank Pinc in 1994, captures David Lobes selecting his candy choices as owner Greg Walker waited patiently. Another community candy shop was Rosalie’s School Store. It was located right next door to the Forest Park Middle School and Field-Stevenson Intermediate Elementary School on Ferdinand. Catering to the after school crowd, they sold candy and school supplies. Louis and Raella Cichetti ran the store for many years. Along Madison St. what many

think of as Shanahan’s and La Maison de Bonbon, was once an exclusive homemade candy shop called Stejr’s and later Jerome’s. Stejr’s sold cedar boxes of exclusive Forest Park candy in the 1920’s. Ferrara Pan, which purchased the Borden Factory in the late 1950’s, is the candy king in Forest Park. It’s iconic Lemon Head, Atomic Fire Ball, Jawbreakers, Trolli Candies and more have had a hand in raising Forest Park youth for a few generations now. Not only have they sponsored youth sports like Forest Park Little League, they have had a nice little shop to visit on Harrison that caters to small hands and pocket change. At Halloween, every Forest Park trick or treater is likely to have an assortment of locally made Ferrara Pan candy fill their bags.

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Correction In a letter to the editor that first appeared online on Oct. 2, titled, “Don’t repeat the mistake of Prohibition,” the Review incorrectly stated that the state sets aside a portion of video gaming revenue to fund services for those with a gambling addiction. That funding has been halted. In John Rice’s Oct. 17 column, titled, “Thank goodness for mainstays,” the Review incorrectly stated that Ed’s Way, Starship Subs and Jimmy’s Place are closing. The businesses are on the market and owners are looking for buyers to continue and improve current operations. The Review regrets the errors.

Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

Video gaming vote is likely a first for Illinois Referendum after the fact appears to be unprecedented

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Whether residents vote for or against video gambling in Forest Park on Nov. 6, the village has already made history: Forest Park is likely the first municipality in Illinois to publicly vote on the practice after it has already been legalized in town. “I do recall more communities that were not allowing video gaming deciding to allow it rather than the opposite. I don’t recall anyone else,” said Gene O’Shea, spokesman for the Illinois Gaming Board. If Forest Parkers vote out the machines, the village will join at least 128 other municipalities across the state that have prohibited the practice, including Oak Park, which has “opted out” of gambling, and River Forest, which has an ordinance that prohibits it, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. At least 38 other municipalities have limited the practice in their towns to a specific bar or type of establishment, and more than 1,000 villages across the state have legalized it across the board. The binding referendum question, “Shall video gaming be prohibited in the village of Forest Park?” is the only village issue that will appear on the upcoming election ballot. “I’ve always known it’s been a hot-button issue in Forest Park,” O’Shea said, citing news coverage of the practice, resident calls he’s received over the years, and the recent donations to Let Forest Park Grow-Vote No, a ballot initiative committee that supports legalized video gaming in the village. He said he’s not surprised that gambling machine vendors have thrown nearly $60,000 into the local race. “That’s not unusual. There has always been an element of, when there’s public discourse around gambling, certain monies from different interested parties make their way to either camp. It happens. Lobbyists on either side of the issue are going to pay. That’s happened on the casino side; it’s not unusual for that to happen here,” he said. The Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association, which acts as an umbrella group for video gambling machine firms, did not respond to interview requests. Glen White, a spokesman for Delaware North Companies, said the Buffalo, New Yorkbased global hospitality firm supported legalized gambling in Forest Park because it wanted to protect businesses’ right to offer gambling. On Sept. 4, Delaware North donated $15,000 to Let Forest Park Grow. “Our support of Let Forest Park GrowVote No is aimed at preserving the right of local businesses to operate state-regulated video gaming, which provides them with revenue to reinvest and grow their businesses and also provides revenue to the village for the benefit of taxpayers,” White said in a statement. Delaware North is the parent company of

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A TOWN DIVIDED: Neighbors have placed pro, anti-video gaming signs all over town, many times at the edge of their properties. GEM, a video gaming operator in Illinois. None of the other three video gaming machine operators that donated to Let Forest Park Grow responded to interview requests about how they found out about the ballot initiative or why they supported the cause. Anita Bedell, executive director of the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems, who tracks video gambling news in the state, said she likewise wasn’t surprised video gaming machine operators donated to Let Forest Park Grow’s cause, since they keep half of the money gambled at the terminals. Companies might be concerned about the precedent Forest Park’s vote could set, she said. “If it goes through there, then will other towns go through it the same way? They’re protecting their interests and bottom line, and they just keep expanding in more and more communities,” she said. Bedell said gambling machine companies are “very aggressive” and pressure local mayors and village councils to overturn bans on gambling by organizing bar owners and their patrons. She said Forest Park is the first municipality to have a public vote on video gambling after it was already legalized in town, comparing it only to Will County, where the County Board voted in April 2015 to prohibit the expansion of video gaming after it had already been legalized in the area. “Don’t let this go any further,” Jim Moustis, county board chairman, said at the time, according to the Chicago Tribune. The state has allowed the gambling machines “anywhere,” and there is a “total lack of control and oversight,” he said then. Bedell, who testified at the Will County

hearing on video gaming, said Will County board members voted to pull the plug on future gambling because they were concerned about locals losing so much money. Since the village only earns a nickel for every dollar gambled — along with a $5,000 annual license fee and $25 machine terminal fees — she said the costs to the village outweigh the benefits. She pointed a list of 60 incidents her group has compiled of crimes related to video gaming that have occurred across the state, including a May 2017 burglary of video gaming machines at a Madison Street bar in Forest Park. She argued that the social and village costs related to video gaming outweigh the benefits for bars, and said banning video gambling in Forest Park once it’s already legalized would send a strong message. “It’s telling people that you don’t have to have gambling in your community,” Bedell said. “A lot of communities that have kept it out have said they’re family-friendly communities. They don’t want the machines around.” James Watts, chairman with Let Forest Park Grow, said he’s not sure if Forest Park is the first or only municipality to have a binding referendum vote on the practice of video gaming after it has already been legalized in town. Watts, the owner of O’Sullivan’s Public House, who brought the local battle over video gaming to the state Supreme Court, said video gaming has not brought more crime into town or decreased property values. “Gaming, when properly controlled as it is in Forest Park, is a net positive for the village and for locally owned businesses alike,” Watts said in an email. “So I’m not surprised that most municipalities don’t go

through the exercise of trying to remove machines because it doesn’t make a lot of sense fiscally or otherwise.” Fourteen local bars offer the machines in their establishments, although 16 total licenses have been issued. Jordan Kuehn, president of the Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming ballot initiative committee, said he was involved in canvassing during the first effort to get a vote on the practice, which ended in 2016 when the Village Electoral Board ruled that the group did not have a valid 25 percent of voters’ signatures in town, the threshold the Illinois Gaming Acts requires to get a vote on the practice. That is more signatures than were received by both mayoral candidates in the last village election combined. After failing once, the group rebooted, hired a lawyer and began collecting signatures again, this time keeping track of who signed the petitions on a spreadsheet and comparing it with a list of valid voters they received from Cook County. “The law was written and created by the video gaming industry. Obviously the legislatures played a large role in it, but a lot of the advice and a lot of the information that was given to them came from the video gaming lobby,” Kuehn said. “It’s to their best interest to have a high threshold, perhaps unconstitutionally high. If we had more money we might take that up in court.” Rep. Lou Lang, a Democrat from Skokie who sponsored the original video gaming bill, said he had been studying video gambling for a long time before sponsoring the bill but couldn’t remember who provided him the study materials. He also said he couldn’t remember who “was at the table” to decide the threshold for municipalities to get a vote on the practice. “Through discussion, we picked a number that we thought reflected a fair signature requirement for the petition,” he said. “If people think the number is too high, it can be challenged. I’d be more than happy to sit down with any respondent.” Lang also said he hadn’t heard of any other municipality publicly voting on the practice after video gaming has already been legalized in town. Since successfully placing the binding referendum question on the ballot, Kuehn said Riverside has reached out for more information on how to get a binding referendum vote on the practice. Video gaming is currently banned in Riverside. The Elmhurst-based Citizen Advocacy Center also followed Forest Park’s case, gathering information on how the community law firm could support other anti-video gaming efforts. “I think it sets a precedent to other municipalities that it can be done. It’s not easy. I also think it may encourage someone to challenge the law because I don’t think that threshold is constitutional,” Kuehn said. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

A WARM PLACE TO STAY: As temperatures drop, Housing Forward’s needs grow.

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Housing Forward needs more shelter sites By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter

Lynda Schueler, executive director of Housing Forward, said that by mid-November her staff will be turning some homeless people away from their shelters. There is a seasonal dynamic. “Homelessness is a 365-day-a-year problem,” she explained, “but the numbers seeking our services do tend to dip in summer. Some people prefer to sleep outside.” Housing Forward made a decision 27 years ago to invest their limited resources in an emergency shelter that would be open midSeptember to mid-May. When the shelters opened in September, there was more than enough room in the nine houses of worship that host once a week. But as the temperature drops, the number increases until by November, the people seeking shelter exceed the capacity of each site, so a lottery determines who gets to sleep indoors and who is turned away. A Chicago Tribune article, last Dec. 5, confirmed that the homeless population is growing. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Point in Time count, the article said, “193,000 people had no access to nightly shelter and instead were staying in vehicles, tents, the streets and other places considered uninhabitable. The unsheltered figure is up by more than 9 percent compared to two years ago.” The need is especially great for families. School principals throughout the area confirm Schueler’s assessment that there are 1,000 homeless kids in the West Cook area. Housing Forward’s street outreach team reports a number of single moms are living in their cars while their children stay with friends or family. The moms, she explained, are not welcome themselves for various reasons in those homes. They feel that homeless shelters are not appropriate environments for children, but they

are not welcome to stay with their children. “This summer,” said Schueler, “we had a mom and her three children sleeping in the gazebo in Veterans Park in Maywood. In the cold months when shelters are open, the mom still resists going into a shelter because her autistic son has some behavioral issues, which the mom believes will make them not welcome.” About half of the homeless population is working but living paycheck to paycheck. The other half tends to have a physical or mental disability. Housing Forward does have two churches serving as shelter sites on Fridays and two on Sundays, so twice a week there is room in the inn for everyone. Schueler would love to have two sites available the other five days of the week so no one would have to sleep in the cold. She would especially like more sites in Proviso Township which has only one site — St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park — and in Leyden Township which has none. For congregations considering becoming a shelter site, one night a week the church would provide an area in their building with good egress, separated from areas used by other groups, such as a choir rehearsal. The area must have a full kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and storage space for supplies, and access to bathrooms. Schueler said the program works because of the 1,000 volunteers. Because of turnover, new volunteers are always needed to be part of the set-up team, the meal team, the overnight team or the morning team. Hosting the program one night a week has a relatively low impact on the congregation, she said, because the morning teams clean and put everything back the way it was as if no one had been there. Supplies needed currently include winter coats; toiletry items, and “house to home” kits. Lists of needed items and a way to contact Housing Forward can found at 222.housingforward.org/sites/default/files/House.

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Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

More D91 grads heading to Proviso East or West Most 8th-graders still head to PMSA or private high schools, says Supt. Cavallo

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

At a District 91 Board of Education meeting on Oct. 11, Superintendent Louis Cavallo revealed anecdotal data about where D91 students have said they’re attending high school over the years, with most enrolling at Proviso Math and Science Academy (PMSA) or a private school. Last year, however, there was a noticeable uptick in the number of students attending Proviso East or West. At the same time, the number of students moving to public high schools out of town has increased to about a quarter over the last three years. “Before PMSA was there, back in 1999 and 2000, it was 84 percent going into private school. Back then, the vast majority of our kids were going into private school,” Cavallo said. “So all the work that D209 is doing to try and improve, I think, is having an impact. A lot more of our kids went to D209.” Cavallo said he got this data by asking eighth-graders where they planned on going to high school, and also by looking at what high schools were requesting students’ test scores. He noted that, because the sample size is so small, choices by individual eighth-graders had a big impact on the percentages. Cavallo said this is the first time he presented such data and that he plans to report where students are attending high school every year after this. In 2013, 13 percent of eighth-graders were planning on enrolling in a public high school that was not D209, Cavallo said.

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SCHOOL CHOICE: Last school year, there was a noticeable uptick in the number of students attending Proviso East or West. “In other words, they moved out of the D209 area altogether to Oak Park, River Forest, Lyons Township, Chicago, etc.,” he said. Twenty-four percent of eighth-graders enrolled in selective private schools like Fenwick and St. Joseph, while 21 percent of students planned on attending PMSA. Nineteen percent of eighth-graders were planning on attending Proviso East or Proviso West, he said, and another 23 percent were undecided about where they would attend. There were 83 eighth-graders enrolled in D91 in 2013, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. “Nearly half of our students were at least prepared enough to go to a private school, their test scores, etc., were high enough for PMSA,” he said. In 2014, 15 percent of eighth-graders were planning on attending a public school out

of district; 46 percent of students said they were going to a selective private school; 13 percent of students planned on PMSA; 8 percent of students were planning on going to Proviso East or Proviso West; and 18 percent of students were undecided about where they would attend. There were 101 eighth-graders enrolled in D91 in 2014, according to the state Board of Education. “Some had a choice between a private school and PMSA and were still deciding, some were still hoping they were going to move out, I’m going to be guessing many of them ended up in D209 but they just didn’t know at that point and didn’t report,” Cavallo said. In 2015, 17 percent of eighth-graders planned on a public school out of district; 36 percent indicated a selective private school; 11 percent planned on PMSA; 16 percent

An early breakfast at Betsy Ross Old and young gathered outside the doors of Betsy Ross Elementary School about 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 19, with grandparents gearing up for a breakfast with students, staff and Forest Park District 91 administrators. Members of the Southside Parent Teacher Organization served up breakfast to grandparents, grandchildren and other family members. Jenny Barbahen, PTO president, called the breakfast “very fun” and “well attended” by D91 community members like Diane Strickland, grandmother of kindergarten student Anthony, who came to the breakfast with her husband Eric and daughter-in-law Dilisha Wormely. “Anthony loves coming here. And the small class size offers him the benefits of personalized education,” Strickland said in a statement. Doris Balfanz, a Forest Park resident who has lived in the village since the 1940s, likewise attended the event with an Anthony — her great-grandson, Anthony “AJ” Scolaro. “I have great-grandchildren and great-

great grandchildren. It’s a wonderful event,” Balfanz said in a statement. Along with breakfast, students gave family members tours of their locker. Betsy Ross Principal Bill Milnamow said in a statement that he enjoyed seeing all the happy faces at the breakfast. “This really is a special occasion. It’s nice to give grandparents their individual day,” Milnamow said.

Nona Tepper

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(Above) Diane Strickland (Grandmother), Eric Strickland (Grandfather), Anthony Strickland (Grandson), and Dilisha Wormely (Daughter-in-Law).(Left) Doris Balfanz (Great-Grandmother) and Anthony “AJ” Scolaro (Great-Grandson).

were heading to Proviso East or West; and 20 percent were undecided. There were 94 eighth-graders in D91 in 2015, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Of the 87 eighth-graders enrolled in D91 in 2016, 28 percent of eighth-graders planned on a public school out of district; 40 percent were choosing a selective private school; just 3 percent planned on PMSA; 19 percent said they were going to Proviso East or West; and 10 percent were undecided. “This was a really low year for PMSA, only 3 percent, but a whole lot more went into private school,” Cavallo said. In 2017, 24 percent of students went on to public school out of district; 20 percent of students enrolled at a selective private high school; 26 percent planned on PMSA; 10 percent were going to Proviso East or West; and 20 percent were undecided out of 77 eighthgraders enrolled in D91 in 2017. In 2018, 24 percent of students headed out of district; 12 percent to a selective private school; 7 percent to PMSA; 34 percent to Proviso East or West; and 23 percent undecided. The State Board of Education has not posted how many eighth-graders were enrolled in D91 last school year. “That 34 percent is not only the highest percentage of kids going to Proviso East or West in the last six years, I think it may be the highest ever,” Cavallo said, adding that the number of students attending D209 hovers between 13 and 15 every year. During the public comment portion of the meeting, D91 parent Daniel Gasse credited the too-rigorous standards of PMSA’s entrance test for driving kids to private schools. “They were afraid that they were not able to get into PMSA because the gap between middle school and PMSA was so big. So rather than risk it, before it’s too late, you apply for a private school and you get there,” he said. “So what we really need to do is reduce the gap between the graduating level of middle school and the interest level of PMSA, so the kids are confident that they are going to get into PMSA and they don’t choose the private school.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

Oct. 24 - 31

BIG WEEK Pancake Breakfast Join the St. Bernardine CCD program for a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at St. Bernardine Fearon Hall, 815 Elgin. Tickets $5. All proceeds benefit the church’s religious education program.

Hauntin’ Halloween DJ Dance Party

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

Oak Park Concert Chorale Vocal Tech Workshop This workshop serves as a great introduction for beginners and a refresher for more experienced singers. Free; reservations required. Fun runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave.

Music and the Brain Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library for a musical program aimed at enhancing memory and distressing. Program runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Third and fifth graders are invited to a “fab-boo-lous” DJ dance party from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison. Prizes will be awarded to everyone at the door, and winners of a best costume contest will receive something extra special. Tickets $5.

Trunk or Treat in the Park Attend the Park District of Forest Park’s annual “Trunk or Treat in the Park,” where participants park their cars in the Park District’s lot and open their trunk to reveal secret treats and decorations for trick or treaters. Register your car online at pdofp.org. Fun runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27 at 7501 Harrison.

The History Discussion Group Join fellow history lovers to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

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

Crowdfunding for Business: What You Need to Know Learn how to tap into the power of the internet to raise money for your small business, the different types of crowdfunding, keys to crowdfunding success and more. Class runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Authors Michael Black, D.C. Brod and Dave Case Discussion and Signing Hear authors and editors discuss “Camelot 13: Celebrating the Spirit of Arthur and His Knights” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St.

Mystery Trip Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center for a mystery trip from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. “A day that promises to be a treat for all on board,” is the only clue Community Center officials are revealing before the big day. Lunch is included. $75 residents; $79 non-resident. Reservations required. Call the Community Center at 708771-7737 to sign up.

Girls interested in Boy Scouts Girls ages 11 and up will have their first meeting for a girls-only Boy Scouts troop at 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle.

Selling on Amazon and eBay Basics Let officials from the Forest Park Public Library teach you how to make money selling your old stuff on Amazon and eBay from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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

Writer’s Circle: Tackling Big Projects As National Novel Writing Month approaches, known to many as “NaNoWriMo,” Iowa writers’ workshop alum Beth Wetmore will lead a workshop for writer’s of all levels. Workshop runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Device Advice Let officials from the Forest Park Public Library teach you about your tablet, eReader, laptop and smartphone from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.

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Committee against gaming makes its case Let Forest Park Vote answers questions at Brown Cow By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Approaching the homestretch to the Nov. 6 election, members of the committee against video gaming in Forest Park delivered their message to a group of more than 30 supporters and interested residents at a forum on Oct. 22. Forest Park voters will be asked in a binding referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot, “Shall video gaming be prohibited in the village of Forest Park?” Members of the Let Forest Park Vote committee outnumbered attendees as the starting time approached Oct. 22 but a steady stream of people filled the room before the end of the formal portion of the 30-minute forum at the Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor in Forest Park. “We weren’t sure anybody was going to show up,” Kate Nolan, of Let Forest Park Vote, said of the early turnout. The forum began with Nolan presenting an overview of the committee’s stand against video gaming in Forest Park, followed by eight questions submitted by attendees, answered by a panel of committee members. Nick Ardinger, Amy Binns-Calvey and Marty Telalian made up the panel, answering questions that attendees submitted on index cards read by committee member Jordan Kuehn. Following the formal portion of the forum, committee members stayed to meet with about half of the attendees to answer any other questions. Nolan said a “couple of people” took yard signs and one resident made a donation, noting there were “a lot of people” she did not recognize. “The energy was good,” she said. “There were a lot of

astute questions. I was impressed with their variety and depth.” “Folks were interested in hearing more, and we were glad to give them some content,” said Ardinger, who noted he recognized some video gaming supporters in the audience. In her overview, supported by a PowerPoint presentation, Nolan stressed the committee’s position that video gaming hurts more than it helps; contended that promises video gaming would lead to lower taxes have not proved true; and noted that Forest Park receives only 5 cents for every dollar spent on video gaming. She also said she was “outraged” that village officials had approved video gaming despite the majority of residents indicating their opposition through a water bill survey and a subsequent non-binding referendum and cited research showing that video gaming increases property and violent crime; convenience gambling leads to rising social costs; and modern slot machines are designed to keep players playing, which she called a “predatory practice.” In response to questions from attendees, panel members estimated the village has received $300,000 since legalized video gaming began in October 2016 but noted how that revenue is spent is difficult to track because it goes into the village’s general fund. They also stressed that the committee is not against video gaming in general but only against it in Forest Park and raised questions about the so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” that bar and restaurant owners will not post large “tacky” signs promoting video gaming in their establishments. Panel members said they did not have answer for why the

union representing the Forest Park firefighters and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and Development have publicly stated their support of video gaming in Forest Park nor why not all bar and restaurant owners have video gaming in their establishments or why the village council voted to legalize video gaming. Those questions can only be answered by the union, the chamber, the bar owners and the village officials, they noted. Ardinger and Nolan agreed the forum “went well” but acknowledged the proximity of the election. “Now everybody’s trying to get to November,” he said. “We’ve got to get the voters out,” she added.

Forest Park officer assigned to DEA task force The officer was recommended for the post by a colleague from another department By ROBERT J. LIFKA Contributing Reporter

Forest Park is making a major investment in the war on drugs, assigning an officer from the village’s Police Department to a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) task force. The Village Council voted unanimously Oct. 9 to direct police Chief Tom Aftanas to assign an officer to the task force. The officer was not identified to protect his identity during the task force’s undercover activities, according to Sharon Lindskoog, public information officer of DEA Chicago. Aftanas said a DEA representative approached him after the Forest Park officer was recommended by another officer from a nearby department who is already serving on the task force and is familiar with the Forest Park officer’s work. Lindskoog explained that task force officers are selected on an individual basis with agreement by both DEA and the corresponding local department. They also go through a DEA vetting process prior to their official start, she added.

Aftanas said the village stands to benefit in multiple ways from assigning the officer to the DEA task force including specialized training. “Our officer will gain invaluable experience that will benefit our department,” he explained. “Task force members train on different methods of surveillance, preparing search warrants and wire taps.” Participating in the task force could benefit the village financially. Under the federal asset forfeiture program, law enforcement can seize money and assets of those accused of dealing drugs and any vehicle believed to have been used in drug sales. Aftanas said he is expecting Forest Park will receive a percentage of assets seized by the task force. He said some departments have received as much as $200,000 in a year but noted that figure varies from year to year and from department to department. Another benefit, according to Aftanas, is resource sharing. “Obviously, the federal agencies have more resources available that could benefit us in the future,” he explained. “Local officers are also ‘deputized’ which expands

their jurisdiction. “Information we receive at the local level may not be directly linked to Forest Park, therefore, information is sometimes shared with other local agencies that may or may not take action. Now, this information can be given to our task force officer who can investigate it even if outside Forest Park limits. The opiate epidemic and drug trade is in every jurisdiction to one degree or another. Teaming up with federal agencies gives us both (DEA/Forest Park) a greater ability to fight this on-going problem.” Forest Park will continue to pay the officer’s salary and benefits but the DEA will cover overtime costs up to $18,434.75 annually. Aftanas said he does not plan to hire an officer to replace the one assigned to the task force even though the department continues to be short-staffed. Three retirements will leave the department short-handed by January. Aftanas had previously been given authorization to hire one officer and received Village Council approval Oct. 23 to add two more officers in time to send all three to the next police academy session that starts in January. Two offi-

cers hired in August are at the police academy but expected to join the department after they graduate in December. According to the agreement, the Forest Park officer will serve on the task force until September 2019 with the option to renew. Aftanas explained his department can call the officer back with 30 days notification. Aftanas noted precedent for this type of assignment was established when then-Officer Justin Diano served on a U.S. Customs Service task force from 2009 to 2015. Aftanas said the department’s percentage of assets seized by that task force helped pay the renovation of the police facility at 501 Des Plaines Ave. and the garage/sally-port connecting that facility to the municipal complex at 517 Des Plaines. He said the village received more than $2 million from Diano’s tenure with that task force and continues to receive awards as old Customs Service cases are adjudicated in court. The DEA is charged with the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act as well as investigation of the highest level of domestic and international narcotics traffickers, according to the DEA website. Established in 1973, this anti-drug agency combined the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and Customs’ drug agents to provide exclusive enforcement of federal drug laws. In 2016, the DEA State and Local Task Force Program managed 271 state and local task forces.

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BEDNAR

Roller skating from page 1 woman’s,” she said. Bednar was born and raised in Oak Park, where she first learned to skate at the age of six. Her childhood predated the Ridgeland Commons ice arena, and in lieu of a rink, her father iced down their driveway, where all winter long she said neighborhood kids would skate. At the time, the only rinks available were ponds and patches of ice at school playgrounds. Once Ridgeland Commons was erected during Bednar’s teenage years, she learned to properly ice skate. Fast forward a few years and Bednar married and relocated to sunny Dallas, Texas, where she received a degree in Horticulture and gave birth to her son. There, she also transitioned to roller skating. Bednar’s first foray into roller skating took place at her son’s seventh birthday party, when she went to a roller rink with his summer camp in July. “One counselor grabbed me and invited me to skate with them, but the roller skates were so different than ice skates that I kept falling,” she recalled. Bednar got used to the iceless skating and started skating with her son on a regular basis, finding it to be a perfect activity that both allowed them to exercise together and

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

SMOOTH SKATING: Forest Park resident Carolyn Bednar, 66, works out by skating around the rink on in the skate rink at the Park District of Forest Park on Harrison Street. have fun. Bednar’s son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and she credits roller skating for helping him deal with the condition. “It was something that helped him direct all of his energy; he could go fast and he liked going fast,” she said. Once her son reached teenage years, she said he hung up his skates and spent more

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time to hanging out with friends. But Bednar had found her passion. Since then, Bednar has skated everyday she can. Every Monday night, she skates for two hours at the Lombard Roller Rink. Not even the Chicago winter can stop her. “As long as the streets are plowed and there’s no ice, I can roller skate,” she said. Bednar’s commitment to exercise is noth-

ing new, as she has been an endurance athlete her entire life. In her 20’s and 30’s, she was an avid runner and competed in multiple half marathons. That is, until her knees started to give out. “My doctor told me to find another sport. Running hurt my knees and I found that skating wasn’t heavily load bearing,” she said. Along with type of exercise, Bednar’s approach to exercising has evolved with age. “It’s not sustainable to work out for selfimage. You need to find something that you want to get up in the morning and do. Find something that brings you joy,” she said, adding: “I can’t stress enough how competition should not be the end all. If there’s any competition, it should be with yourself.” Bednar sees roller skating, and exercise in general, as a part of a holistic approach to living, and she integrates exercise into a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and healthy thinking. While she enjoys the youthfulness that her lifestyle has afforded her, she is not naive to her aging, and she embraces it. “I earned these wrinkles,” Bednar laughed. She also understands the caution that needs to be taken with her aging body. A recent broken wrist, which required eight weeks off of skating, is her reminder of that. Both Bednar’s mother and grandmother lived to 99, and “I expect 30 more years and I want to skate for as long as I can,” she said.

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Victim of hate speech thanks village for love, support Residents surrounded the 7700 block of Harvard with supportive signs By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Four days after an African-American woman awoke to “White Power,” swastikas and profanity scribbled on her garage door, she rose to find her property surrounded with a different kind of message: neon signs that read “Here with love,” “Hate will never be comfortable! We stand united in fight to end racism,” and hand-drawn hearts, which stood tall around the front and back sides of her townhome on the 7700 block of Harvard. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous because she fears retribution for speaking out about the hate speech incident, said she heard something outside her townhome on the 7700 block of Harvard about 6 a.m. on Oct. 17, but it wasn’t enough to make her stir from bed. Nearly two hours later, around 7:45 a.m., she stepped outside to find six heartwarming signs posted on her back fence and four staked in front of her home. “It was like the whole property was surrounded with love,” she said. The woman started crying. “A few days earlier I kind of felt like I was on an island, like ‘Why me? Why single me out?’… [With] the outpouring and outreach of support I feel very, very well connected to the community even though I was anonymous,” she said. “I feel really good that people still care about their community, and they were seeking out where this happened. We want to

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

HERE WITH LOVE: Supportive signs are displayed near the garage door that was vandalized previously with racist comments. shut this [hate speech] down, know this is not acceptable.” She wanted to thank the community for their signs and support, neighbors for reaching out to make sure she felt safe, and Suburban Unity Alliance, an Oak Park-based group

that aims to showcase diversity and raise awareness about discrimination in suburban communities. She said Suburban Unity Alliance signed some of the signs they posted. Although the woman intended to leave the hate speech scratched on her garage door forever, after seeing neighbors’ signs, she decided to wash the black chicken-scratch off on Oct. 20. As for installing security cameras and applying for her concealed carry license, “the precautionary measures are in place and under way,” she said. She believes showcasing the hate speech served its purpose of raising awareness about racism, and hopes the community used it as an opportunity to talk with friends and children about race. “If you take this energy and effort to deface my property and write these hateful words, what are you going to do when you see me? What if I am coming home late, walking to the corner store? So that was the part that frightened me so much,” she said. “You obviously know that I’m an African-American person living here, you obviously don’t like it, you displayed it by your cowardice of writing these hurtful, harmful words. What’s next? Do you want to physically harm me? So my whole thing is, I wanted awareness, wanted visibility, wanted people to know this happened. “I didn’t expect the outpouring of love, reaching out and going out of their way to find out where this was. So I want to thank Forest Park for embracing the diversity.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com

C R I M E

Man loiterering leads to cannabis bust Officers spotted a man loitering in the Thornton’s Gas Station parking lot, 601 Harlem Ave., about 5:46 p.m. on Oct. 15. He got into a Buick that pulled up, and police followed the car as it drove south on Harlem. Officers curbed the Buick and found Greene Wallin-Moore, 45, of Forest Park, in the driver’s seat, holding cash in his hand. They smelled cannabis coming from the car. Wallin-Moore provided officers with his license and ID and got out of the car, where police patted him down looking for weapons. They felt a lump in his left pocket, which Wallin-Moore said was socks. It turned out to be 36 grams of cannabis. A search of the car revealed 54 more grams of marijuana in a backpack in the back seat of the vehicle, as well as two cannabis cookies containing 37 grams of cannabis. Wallin-Moore received a felony charge for delivery/manufacture of cannabis over 30 grams, along with a charge for possession of cannabis over 100 grams.

Armed robbery at Metro PCS Police responded to an armed robbery at Metro PCS, 7226 W. Roosevelt, about 7:39 p.m. on Oct. 17. The victim told police a man wearing a black hoodie, blue winter cap, dark jeans and black and gray striped gloves

entered with his head down and proceeded to look at phones. The man then went behind the counter and told the cashier, “open the drawer” and “don’t hit the button.” The employee did as she was told and the man took $20 in cash and $20.50 in change. He then told the woman “sorry” and fled by foot south on Elgin.

Driver attempts to avoid police Officers pulled behind a Chevrolet about 1:11 a.m. on Oct. 18, and the vehicle immediately changed lanes to merge from Harlem onto Interstate-290. Police searched the vehicle in their database and discovered the vehicle was suspended for non-insurance and the owner’s license was suspended. Officers curbed the vehicle on the eastbound entrance ramp to I-290. Camarius Furlow, 22, of Evergreen Park, handed officers his license and insurance information. Police searched the Chevrolet and found two, .32 bullets loose on the floor. Before searching the trunk, Furlow told police they needed a warrant to see what was inside. Officers told Furlow they didn’t need a warrant, opened the trunk and discovered a black and pink handbag, which contained a revolver. The revolver had five rounds of live ammunition inside, and two additional rounds

of .32 live ammunition were discovered inside the bag. Police also noticed the weapon’s security number was scratched off. Furlow held a valid Illinois firearm owners identification (FOID) card, but no concealed carry permit. He was transported to the police station, where he initially told police he didn’t own the revolver and didn’t know it was in his trunk. He said the gun was left by “somebody” in his trunk, but that he did not know who. While on a break at work a few hours earlier, he said he opened his trunk and discovered the revolver there. He received a felony charge for defacing the identification mark on a firearm, and also for operating a motor vehicle with suspended insurance and driving with a suspended license.

Police uncover cannabis during cellphone stop Police spotted Nathaniel Westbrooks Jr., 53, of Forest Park, driving with a cellphone to his ear at the intersection of Randolph and Elgin about 7:17 p.m. on Oct. 19. Officers curbed the Chevrolet Classic and discovered he had a suspended driver’s license. A search of the vehicle revealed a 124gram bag of cannabis lodged between the driver’s side and the vehicle’s center console.

Westbrooks was transported to the police station, where he said he planned to smoke it and not sell it. When asked how much he paid for the bag, he answered, “Not as much as this is going to cost me.” He received a felony charge for delivery/ manufacture of cannabis over 30 grams.

Burglar steals cash, earrings from car Sometime between 9 a.m. on Oct. 14 and 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 15, someone broke into a Toyota parked on the 300 block of Elgin and stole a checkbook, keys and pair of earrings valued at $200. The victim believes she must have left her car unlocked.

Burglar steals Rolex, jewelry from home At some point between 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 1 and 9:13 p.m. on Oct. 13, someone broke into a home on the 700 block of Franklin and stole a Rolex valued at $2,000, silver jewelry and $12,000 in cash. Police said there was no forced entry to the home. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Oct. 15-22, 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 Nona Tepper

Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

HOBO

“They’ve brought vitality to the mall, families and small businesses shop there for their various building needs. I think they’ve been a valued addition to the community and that’s why we’re hoping they remain.”

To close? from page 1 in fiscal year 2019, which runs from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. Revenue is budgeted at $19,673,215 and expenses are projected at $21,575,469, according to the village. HOBO did not have an incentive agreement with the village. Gillian said he has not spoken to Forest Park Plaza LLC, the parent company that owns the 97,000-square-foot property. Living Word Christian Center, the megachurch operated by Bill Winston, owns the parent company. “We’ll help in any way we can, but that’s chiefly a function of the church” Gillian said about finding a new tenant. “But if there’s anything that we can do to assist them, of course we’ll do that.” Spokeswoman Kim Clay said Forest Park Plaza officials have been in conversations with HOBO representatives, although she declined to say who they had been talking to. She was still hopeful the home improvement retailer would continue to operate at the mall. “They’ve been a great tenant and we’re hopeful they would stay here in Forest Park Plaza, and we’ll see. We remain hopeful,” Clay said. “They’ve created new jobs,” she added. “They’ve brought vitality to the mall, fami-

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HOBO NO MO?: If the home improvement retailer fails to find a buyer, the store will close by Dec. 31, company officials said. lies and small businesses shop there for their various building needs. I think they’ve been a valued addition to the community and that’s why we’re hoping they remain.” Clay declined to comment on the future or current terms of HOBO’s lease. In addition to meeting with company executives, Melody Winston, director of real estate and operations at Forest Park Plaza, said in a statement she was “exploring other options” for HOBO’s space in the mall and “vigorously seeks another tenant.”

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The home improvement store opened at 7630 W. Roosevelt Road in September 2017 and signed a 124-month lease for the property seven months earlier. At the time, HOBO Vice President Scott Werner told the Review that the Forest Park store was one of its largest locations. “We’re very excited,” Werner said then. “You never know what you’ll find but you’ll always find it for less,” he added, repeating one of the company’s slogans. As of Oct. 22, HOBO’s website was down

and calls to the Forest Park store went unanswered. When HOBO first came to Forest Park, Werner called taking up the old Kmart space — which closed in December 2014 — a “win-win” since HOBO preferred to repurpose old retail locations. The village’s population density and demographics also made the Forest Park location attractive, he said, pointing to the large number of old homes in Forest Park and neighboring areas that might need restoration or repair work. The Waukegan-based company operates four stores in Illinois and two in Wisconsin. HOBO sells furniture, kitchen and bath, home décor and flooring products.

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Women in Leadership – Now more than ever! This year, we are celebrating our fourth Women in Leadership Conference. We hope you will join us in recognizing, honoring and promoting the accomplishments and leadership of local woman. Given the events and struggles of the past year, it is safe to say that this conference has never been a more necessary and urgent priority. Carey Carlock and I are proud of the continued growth and positive energy this event has generated over the past four years. We are excited to once again welcome hundreds of incredible women to Riveredge Hospital on October 24, 2018, to meet, network with a purpose, and be inspired by our collective greatness. Now, more than ever, we need to encourage, enlist, educate and empower women to become leaders. And not just in national politics, but right here in our local communities, in local businesses and local board rooms. Coming together and engaging as a group is a powerful way to move this effort forward. You can play a vital role by attending, supporting and/or sponsoring the Women in Leadership Conference! Dawn Ferencak, Associate Publisher, Wednesday Journal Publications

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When Dawn first approached me about starting the Women in Leadership Conference four years ago, I was intrigued. While I greatly appreciate the opportunities that have been afforded me in my life, I recognize that similar opportunities have not been so available to everyone. Thus I wholeheartedly agreed to create an event – an experience to celebrate the opportunities we have, and to validate and empathize with those women who still feel that their ceiling is too low and too dense. The Women in Leadership Conference is an event where we can reflect together and hear one another.

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OPINION

Vote Yes to stop video gaming

here is, as the Review has said several times, a case to be made for continuing video gaming in Forest Park. But local bar owners and the gaming machine industry, which has funded 99 percent of the current campaign, have not made that case. The village’s mayor and council, which precipitated this divisive three-plus year debacle, meanwhile, have done nothing to place the limited benefits of allowing gaming to continue within a broader case for the village’s economic growth. HOBO, just arrived, seems likely to close shortly on Roosevelt Road. A car dealership has sat empty through robust years of recovery for the auto industry. Village government has a structural deficit and can only say that any source of new revenue, even one as paltry as the $165,000 raised by video gaming in the only fiscal year for which there are numbers, is welcome. Well that is not good enough. Meanwhile we have a determined group of voters long opposed to gaming who have been undercut and insulted by bar owners and politically connected hacks in tawdry

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attacks on what passes for democracy in this burg. That, even after two advisory votes made clear that Forest Parkers did not want video gaming in the first place. Here’s the argument for video gaming in Forest Park: By hook and by crook Forest Park bar owners got gaming approved in town. After two years, it has not brought rack and ruin to Madison Street. Crime is not soaring. It has put a few extra bucks into the hands of small business owners who tell anecdotal stories of the good deeds they have done — pay raises for loyal staff, more donations to local charities, and reinvestment in their self-admitted challenged businesses. We assume they put some extra money into their earnings as well. And, they say, gaming is essential to remaining competitive with bar owners touting gaming machines with bright neon in Berwyn, North Riverside and Melrose Park. Who exactly decided that Forest Park’s natural alignment is with North Riverside and Berwyn and not with River Forest, Elmhurst or Oak Park, communities which have strategically chosen to aim higher? Another reason Forest Park should have thought through a strategy years ago. Here’s why we think video gaming is a

losing proposition for Forest Park: Video gaming has diminished, not enhanced, the appeal of Madison Street as a destination. Wait until, inevitably, a court challenge or a new bar owner breaks the unenforceable prohibition on gaudy gambling signage. The promise of many but not all current gaming license holders to not add signage is a PR tactic, not a legal protection. There isn’t enough money falling through to the village to make this worth the trouble and the angst. The village government has a budget of almost $20 million and a deficit initially pegged this year at nearly $2 million. The nickels and dimes from gaming total out to $165,000 in one fiscal year. That’s puny. Beyond that, technology and the Supreme Court guarantee that the near future of video gaming is on your phone, not in your neighborhood bar. Placing our bet for the future on obsolete technology based in businesses that need this crutch in order to stay in business is not a strategy. It is impossible to ignore that virtually all the money for the second-rate but plentiful mailers — Prohibition? Really? Taking credit for residential property values increasing? Goofy — is pouring in from the gaming industry with only two local bar owners kicking in during the last reporting

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Lobby to reinstate funding for compulsive gambling treatment Although I appreciate, the Forest Park Review’s efforts to fact check information, I am disappointed that it merely deletes words and does not provide corrections. A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter that included information on Illinois’ requirement that a portion of funds from gaming be dedicated to programs for the treatment of compulsive gambling. The Review asked me to verify that statement and, sadly, I learned that, although I was correct that the legislation specifically intended that a portion of gaming revenue be allocated to treating problem gambling, the Generally assembly is no longer appropriating the required funds. (See Sec. 50 at http://ilga.gov/ legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=02300040 0HArt%2E+5&ActID=3095&ChapterID=25&S eqStart=100000&SeqEnd=1950000 ) I still see great similarity between Prohibition and the thinking of those seeking to end compulsive gambling by banning video gaming in Forest Park. Anyone sincerely in-

terested in helping problem gamblers should lobby in Springfield to reinstate funding of programs for the treatment of compulsive gambling. That would be much more effective than voting to ban gaming in a small community. This is not a moral issue. It is an issue of the business owner’s right to provide entertainment that the state specifically allowed. Some eligible business owners choose to offer gaming terminals and some do not, just like how some offer darts and pool while others do not. It is all entertainment designed to extend a customer’s visit.

Bridget Lane

Forest Park resident who has worked as an economic development consultant for the village Editor’s Note: When it comes to correcting letters, the Review will take out inaccurate information but will not add content to the piece. We believe adding information to letters after they’re already printed could confuse readers.

period. That says a lot. Also impossible to ignore are the tactics used by gaming backers/bar owners/current and former elected officials over these years to block a vote on this issue. At the Review, we’ve never been fans of citizen referendums. We’re old-fashioned and believe voters elect — and then potentially un-elect — officials who make hard choices. In this case though we make an exception. If ever a vote has been earned, it is in this case. The divide that this cynical desecration of democracy has caused will linger in this small town and may well lead directly to the unseating of the current mayor next spring by residents simply outraged at the way they have been treated. We are at a crossroads for the village. This is a consequential vote for Forest Park and its future both as it relates to video gaming and to how this town will govern itself going forward. The vote will be over in less than two weeks. We appreciated the acknowledgement of both sides during a Review debate of this issue that there are good people who care about this town active on all sides of this issue. When the vote is over, all of those good people will need to find ways to mend this fracture.

Police support video gaming

To the Citizens of Forest Park, This letter is to inform you the Forest Park Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #24 is endorsing a “NO” vote on the upcoming election (November 2018) question of: “Shall the Village of Forest Park Prohibit Video Gaming?” The FOP Lodge #24 Officers would like the citizens of Forest Park to know that there has been absolutely no evidence that Video Gaming has brought an increase of crime to Forest Park. Officers have rarely been called for service to any liquor establishment that currently has Video Gaming to handle problems specifically dealing with the gaming machines. The FOP Lodge #24 Officers would like the citizens of Forest Park to know that they have seen a reduction of foot traffic during night hours before and after Video Gaming was allowed in Forest Park for the past several years. Without Video Gaming, there is concern that currently open liquor establishments

will close, causing empty store fronts on Madison Street, along with a reduction of Revenue to Forest Park, which could result in increased crime. The FOP Lodge #24 Officers are endorsing Video Gaming in Forest Park because it brings in essential revenue to the Village of Forest Park which is used to pay village employee salaries, along with the village’s portion of pension payment requirements. Forest Park Citizens overwhelming voted “YES” to a poll question in relation to using Video Gaming proceeds to support Police/ Fire Pensions in the last election. The FOP Lodge #24 Officers encourage all citizens of Forest Park to vote “NO” in November to retain Video Gaming, in order for the Village to benefit from the revenue gained from the gaming machines.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #24 Members

Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

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O P I N I O N

Our small village funds itself 5 minutes at a time

When the issue is not the issue

I had the privilege of serving as a Commissioner on the Forest Park village council from 2003 to 2007. During my time on the council, I saw first-hand the challenges a small municipal government faces in funding its daily operations. Beyond property and sales tax, I can assure you generating revenue at the local level is a constant struggle. When the opportunity for a new revenue source presents itself, it should be seriously considered. Video gaming was and as a former council member, I believe the current council, even with the past history of surveys and the advisory referendum on the issue, did the fiscally responsible thing in allowing it. Our entire village benefits financially from video gaming revenue while only those that chose to play fund it. It just makes sense. In the short time video gaming has been allowed in Forest Park it has generated from licenses, fees and shared gaming revenue a reported $300,000.00 for our village. Some have claimed this amount is in some way insignificant because it only funds the operations of the village for a handful of days. As someone who was actually responsible for keeping the village lights on for four years, I can state emphatically that our small village funds itself 5 minutes at a time, every single dollar counts and $300,000 absolutely makes a difference.

The 5% share of gaming revenue Forest Park receives has and will continue to have a positive impact on funding the critical services the village provides to its residents. Eliminating it will have the opposite effect. If gaming is prohibited and this revenue is lost, replacing it would be a near impossibility. Forest Park only receives 1% of the retail sales tax paid on purchases within the village. In order to replace $300,000 in lost gaming revenue, Forest Park would need to see a thirty million dollar increase in retail sales. That would require hundreds of new small businesses to immediately relocate or open in Forest Park. As much as we’d all enjoy seeing that happen, even a comprehensive long-term economic development plan would fail to realize those kinds of increases. However, a solid long-term plan, along with gaming revenue, would be a winning combination for our village. Video gaming is already in place and generating revenue for us so how would eliminating it be beneficial? It just wouldn’t make sense. As you cast your ballot on November 6th, please consider the above and join me in voting NO on the video gaming referendum.

Patrick Doolin

Forest Park resident and former Village Commissioner

Video gambling misleads BIG on Forest Park real estate value We are getting a steady drip of flyers full of fables from VG bar owners and proponents that suggest VG is in some way a positive and has done no harm to the Village. But a more accurate picture ought to sober us up. Misleading Value #1 – VG bar owners cite a Crain’s article and their use of the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) system to lead you to believe that Forest Park property values have increased 10.4% since VG was introduced to Forest Park. The data used represented the MEDIAN or middle value percent increase and not the AVERAGE value of all properties sold. The Median home value may be useful when determining if your home is above or below the middle value but the Average value of a home is more important. As individual property owners, we don’t care so much about the median percent increase from two years ago or the next. What’s important to us as owners is how much, on average, our homes have gone up in value, year over year, and how do

our properties compare to other similar properties in our village and similar villages nearby. From a real estate point of view, the last 12 months matter the most. The Average property value in Forest Park increased 1.9% in the past 12 months according to MRED. Really Bad Misleading Value #2 – VG bar owners would like you to think that your property has increased in value more than the properties in the villages nearby. But the facts are: the average % increase in every other village, with the exception of Oak Park and River Forest, which we don’t compare to, have ALL been higher. Brookfield (2.7%), Riverside (3.5%), Berwyn (7.9%), North Riverside (7.9%), Broadview (8.4%), and yes, Maywood (12.8%). Forest Park - 1.9% The truth is, VG is not a value going in the right direction for everyone in Forest Park!

Stephen Chertok

Forest Park resident and licensed real estate broker

any who vote “Yes” to the binding referendum — “Shall video gambling be prohibited in Forest Park?” — will not be voting against gaming per se, as much as expressing their displeasure with the tactics, aka shenanigans, used by some of the video gaming supporters to prevent the issue from even getting on the ballot, and then spending thousands of dollars on campaign advertising. For them, the issue on Nov. 6 will not be the issue. To me, the pro-gambling cohort had a perfectly reasonable argument. Contrary to apocalyptic warnings, the quality of life in the village has not suffered at all. Likewise, an April 17 article in this paper reported, “For fiscal year 2017, the village [which is facing a more than $1 million deficit] earned $17,921 from gaming, according to data provided by the village,” and an August article added that as of this year the village had pocketed $156,648. When I called Chief Tom Aftanas, he told me there have been no real problems for the police because of gambling. Several bars have been able to survive financially in the face of competition from suburbs to the west of us and some have made major improvements to their facilities. To me, rational residents of our community would have — if simply given the facts — concluded that the introduction of video gambling two years ago has not negatively affected the charm of this small town. But the issue is no longer the issue. The primary issue is trust. There is a decision-making process called Modified Roberts Rules of Order (MRRO) which we used at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church when I was pastor there. Unlike Roberts Rules, which allow discussion to proceed only after a motion has been made and seconded, when using MRRO, the discussion precedes the motion. Making a motion first sets up a binary situation in which you are either for or against the motion. For example, when a council member made the motion to allow video gambling in Forest Park, the commissioners had to decide whether they were for or against it. If they had been using MRRO, they would have begun by identifying the issue. The council could have asked, “What can we do to support the food and drink sector of the Forest Park economy in the face of the introduction of video gambling in North Riverside and other villages near ours while preventing our community

from becoming the sin city of the western suburbs?” Then at town hall meetings, bar owners could have presented their fear that if they weren’t allowed to have video gambling, they would lose their competitive edge with suburbs that do permit it. Residents would have been able to voice their fear that bar owners would take a mile if given an inch and eventually lobby the commissioners to allow signage in the front windows of their establishments — another iteration of the slippery slope argument. They could put on the table their concern that the quality of life in this village with small-town charm would decline. There would be no proposal to respond to. Participants would be able to voice their concerns which would allow all stakeholders to really hear each other. Way before a motion would come before the village council, a synergistic consensus could form which would be a win/ win proposal rather than an either/or proposition. The commissioners would have input from both the business owners, who for the most part don’t live in Forest Park, and the residents, who mostly don’t own businesses here, with which to craft a village ordinance that would be a win for both sides. But trust went down the drain when the village council voted to permit video gambling, knowing full well that, in a non-binding referendum in 2013, residents voted 951 to 452 not to allow gaming. Then some pro-gambling supporters tried to thwart, with the letter of the law, not spirit of the law, the effort to go to referendum. So when pro-gambling supporters promise that bar owners will voluntarily refrain from putting signage in their windows, anti-gambling residents simply don’t trust that they’ll keep their word. The result is that video gambling is no longer the issue. The issue is trust. When two sides of an issue trust the other side to be vulnerable enough to reveal the fears they have about a situation, empathy is possible. When empathy is present, synergy becomes a real possibility. Without trust, residents and bar owners can easily perceive each other as opponents, if not enemies. With trust, they can approach each other as partners who work toward creative solutions which benefit everyone. To build trust, both cohorts have to spend lots of time together in which they are willing to be vulnerable and share their fears. And that, of course, requires trust to begin with.

TOM

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Forest Park Review, October 24, 2018

McAdam Pumpkin Party (Clockwise from top left) Hannah Bentley, of Oak Park, paints a pumpkin Oct. 20 as four-month-old Graham looks on at McAdam Landscaping Professionals. Kylee Taylor, 2, wears her unicorn costume as he paints a pumpkin. Greg Johnston, an employee of McAdam Landscaping Professionals, watches his daughter, Meara, 3, paint a pumpkin. Mary Ann Geraci picks out a pumpkin. Melissa and Ryan Orr, of Forest Park, play with their daughter, Madelyn, 2, in the hay. Violet Perlstein, 5, of River Forest, has her face painted.

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If video gaming leaves, what will replace it?

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Bar owners promise never to display gambling signs To the Citizens of Forest Park, As local businesses owners we are proud to call Forest Park home and we care about how our Village looks as well as the quality of life that it offers. There has been a great deal of public debate around the issue of Forest Park allowing for video gaming in local establishments and how that has and will affect the Village. One of the main concerns that has been raised is whether Forest Park will allow unattractive neon signs, flag banners of other signage associated with video gaming.

It should be noted that Forest Park already has an ordinance that does not allow for gaming signs. We as business owners have followed this ordinance and believe it is good policy. Despite the existence of the ordinance, some residents have continued to express concerns about outdoor gaming signage. Therefore we feel it is appropriate to state our intentions as local business owners: We pledge that we will NEVER display neon signs, flag banners or any of the other unsightly video gaming signage that has proved to be a visible blight on other

municipalities. We will abide by the spirit of the ordinance that bans video gaming signs regardless of any future legal decisions, and we will remain committed to keeping Forest Park Beautiful! Forest Park is a great place to live, work and do business and we intend to keep it that way by upholding our pledge to never introduce gaming signs to Forest Park.

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Don’t normalize these behaviors Anyone who knows me understands that I have a passion for voting and immigration rights. It comes naturally to someone who earned the right to vote the moment I became a naturalized American citizen in 2015. Suffice to say I learned the hard way how easily constituents who do not call out irregular behaviors can have their voting rights stripped away. And much in the same way as the national treatment of immigrants appalls me, I am alarmed by the behaviors we are starting to normalize locally in Forest Park, with political bullying, and bullying by bar owners aligned with the gambling lobby. I was first drawn to Let Forest Park Vote because of voter suppression: 3,522 village residents signed a petition to place the issue of video gambling on the ballot. And the effort to prevent a vote was concluded with a last-ditch appeal by the gambling lobby to the Illinois Supreme Court, which declined to revisit the Appellate Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of a vote. Let Forest Park Vote is now part of case law in Illinois – and I take great satisfaction in that accomplishment by my fellow team members as a victory for the right to vote. While I came to this issue thinking it was isolated to hyper-local voter suppression, the last few months have moved me from indifference to a full-throated support of the YES vote to prohibit video gambling in Forest Park. Because the behaviors exhibited by our elected officials – intimidation, victim blaming, and not holding an elected official accountable for word and deed, are behaviors that cannot be normalized. Because the incomes perceived by the Village amount to nothing more than 5 cents on the dollar, while the gambling terminal operators and bar owners make

a combined total of 70 cents on the same dollar. And because the latest quarterly report of funds from the opposition, posted October 15 on the Illinois State Board of Elections website, shows that of the almost $60,000 raised by the opposition, over $57,000 came from the gaming lobby, of which $15,000 came from a company based in New York which happens to own a casino in Rock Island, IL. $1,500, or less than 3%, came from bar owners. None of this is normal. Forest Park is the latest village in the cross-hairs of a gambling lobby who seeks to take over a town so as to remake it with a one-dimensional business model, that is neither family friendly, forward-facing, or in any way resembling that “small town charm” I have come to love. The opposition has yet to present a reasonable plan for long-term sustainable economic growth for the Village – and I have given up on expecting one from the current officials in our Village Hall. Local bars have no need to be dependent on the gambling lobby, when there is an emerging demographic in our village eager to embrace a more contemporary (and potentially more lucrative) alternative to a bar loaded down with one-armed bandits. A strong business development program can help local businesses re-invent themselves, attract new entrants with vision and gumption, and create new revenue streams that benefit all. There is opportunity with other demographics within our village and elsewhere: family-friendly environments, destination locations with attractions such as poetry slams, great food, and live music, or even just a quiet place for a craft drink where friends can gather to catch up. Let Forest Park Vote is made up of your

friends and neighbors. Some were born and raised in this village, others came from elsewhere, and some, like me, came from a different country to embrace the American dream. Personally, I will fight for your right to have a voice in this issue at the polls, much in the same way that I will continue to champion Forest Park and Illinois as a welcoming destination for all. Early voting starts on October 22, and if you are not yet registered to vote, you can still do so through Election Day on November 6. I urge you to join us in not normalizing these behaviors and tactics, all of which are ill-suited to our village. We can aspire to be so much more in Forest Park. I urge you to Vote YES to prohibit video gambling.

Betty Alzamora Forest Park Resident Member of Let Forest Park Vote

Dear Editor and fellow Forest Park neighbors, I’ve been a happy and cooperative resident of Forest Park for over 33 years. I am also an IL licensed Certified Public Accountant and am familiar with governmental accounting. I have read and understand the Annual Treasurer’s report of the Village of Forest Park for the fiscal year ended 04/30/18 as published in the Forest Park Review on 10/10/18. It appears quite evident to me that we are about to face the loss of a budgeted $170,000 in revenue that has come from video gaming annually during the past couple of years where video gaming has been in place without incident in this village. I’d like to know how opponents of this activity think this revenue can be replaced. Our real estate taxes are already maxed by the IL law capping the use of them for general fund purposes. Our sales tax might be an alternative and of course basic math tells us that the 1% the village can procure from sales (village gets 1% out of the 10% sales taxes charged every time we buy a beer, sandwich, appliance or car). To make up this loss of $170,000 in sales tax revenue, there would have to be an additional $17 million dollars in sales put into our retail stores in the next fiscal year. That is equal to one or a combination of the following: a) 567 cars sold at the above average price of $30k each, b)34,000 appliances sold at $500 each , or c) 3 1/2 million sandwiches sold at $5 each, in just one year, not in a McDonalds lifetime! I don’t play the video games. I’ve seen them and the patrons are quiet and quite nice. I know many establishments rely on the revenue after investing in structural improvements to comply with the laws and I ask that those of us following law and order must not succumb to our village going further into a deficit that can easily be resolved with this already established revenue that I’d like to see not go away.

Michael D. Newton

CPA Forest Park, IL

Public Works supports video gaming As the representatives of Forest Park public works employees, we take pride in keeping our Village running and keeping it beautiful. Just like any other municipality, we need revenue to operate, which is why we are urging a No vote on prohibiting video gaming this November. In less than two years, video gaming has brought in more than $300,000 to the Village, money that pays for important programs that residents value. The revenue brought in from outside sources like video gaming is crucial in providing a fair wage to working families in Forest Park. Prohibiting video gaming would only lead to that revenue going over to other villages while we are left to deal with a budget deficit. Without needed revenue, Forest Park will have no choice but to make painful cuts to popular services and, even worse, lay off hard working employees. Video gaming has had no negative impact on Forest Park in the last two years, but prohibition will have immediate negative impacts on day one. Support working families and support Forest Park by voting No on prohibition of Video Gaming.

Forest Park Public Works, Local 705

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

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

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community. Interfaith families are welcome. Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Child care available 9-11am

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

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

Fair Oaks

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Ed. 9:45 a.m. Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m. Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue. Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish. Our Mass is family-friendly. We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy. Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8. For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

Upcoming Religious Holidays

Oct. 28 Reformation Day

Milvian Bridge Day 31 All Hallows Eve Reformation Day

Protestant Christian Christian Christian Protestant Christian

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

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Jr. Software Engineers sought by Grubhub Holdings, Inc. in Chicago, IL to design, implement, and deliver technical platforms for internal and external constituencies. Apply at www.jobpostingtoday.com, ref # 69741. 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 no later than November 9, 2018. Part Time Positions Available for 2018-19 school year After-School Recreation / Day Care Worker Youth Development Specialist on site at Oak Park public schools The Day Care Program of Hephzibah Children’s Association is accepting applications for nurturing individuals to provide care and supervision of 5-11-year-old children in the After School Day Care program on site at Oak Park public schools. The days and hours are Mon–Fri from 2:30-6:00 PM and 2:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays. Plan and supervise arts and crafts, indoor & outdoor play, games, sports, homework help and more. Requirements include: -6 semester hours in education, recreation, social work or related college courses -previous experience working with children. Openings available for the 2018-19 school year starting. Contact Amy O’Rourke, Director of Day Care at aorourke@hephzibahhome.org Equal Opportunity Employer TOP PAY FOR PART-TIME MOVERS EVENINGS & WEEKENDS Call 312-942-1850

SYSTEMS ANALYST The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Department. Applicant will need to be knowledgeable and capable to apply the principles and techniques of various programming languages, database, computer programming, on-line programming and programming documentation. Additional skillsets include systems analysis and design techniques, such as database normalization, business analysis, workflow procedure, modular programming, stored procedures, and interface with operating system. Our technology environment consists of MS-SQL & Tools, Superion OneSolution CAD/RMS, CityView Permit, Licensing & Inspections, ERSI ArcGIS, Laserfiche and web software (Java, HTML, Adobe ColdFusion and Drupal).http://www. oak-park.us/ . Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application no later than November 19, 2018. TALENTED STYLIST WANTED Seeking talented stylist to work in vintage hair salon. This salon is unique; apply if you are, too. Broadway Hair Salon, Brookfield. 708-485-0371 TUTOR OPENINGS AVAILABLE Skills Tutoring Center / Riverside/ is looking for part-time tutors. Flexible scheduling is available. Background check required. Email: skillstutoringcenter@gmail.com VAN DRIVER, OAK PARK, 2-4P Driver needed all school day afternoons. Short route with 2-4 stops. 15-passenger van provided. Clean driving record and background check req’d. Mature and reliable only. Must be able bodied,, but no hard lifting. Must have cell phone. Seniors very welcome. Pleasant personality and communication skills needed. Punctuality is VERY important. Afternoons, 2:15-4:15pm with some exceptions. No weekends or holidays! Starting pay $13$17/ hour. Email greatlittleparttimeop@gmail.com for an application.

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902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison)

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

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COACH HOUSE FOR RENT Located in Historic District of Oak Park. PRIVATE; SAFE; DISTINCT; 15 windows of sunlite, 1BR, 1BTH, washer/dryer, heated garage parking & storage, newly remodeled kitchen & bath, 10 min walk to CTA green line, Starbucks, shopping. $1700/mo; Contact kencozette@sbcglobal.net. Available Nov. 1

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TENTATIVE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE VILLAGE OF OAKÂ PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS A public hearing of the President and Board of Trustees (â€œBoardâ€?) of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, will take place on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, regarding the Village of Oak Park tentative annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019, at which time interested persons will be heard. The tentative annual budget is available for public inspection prior to the public hearing at the Office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hearing may be continued by the Board to another date at the public hearing by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof. The tentative annual budget may be revised and adopted by the Board without further notice or hearing. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/24/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â€œAn Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â€? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155716 on October 18, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of WOMANSPIRIT CIRCLE with the business located at: 137 N OAK PARK AVENUE SUITE 400, OAK PARK, IL 60301. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: ELENA VASSALLO CROSSMAN 622 FOREST AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302. Published in Wednesday Journal 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2018

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VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD ROOF REPLACEMENT BROOKFIELD VILLAGE HALL

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â€œAn Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â€? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18155605 on October 4, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of HAM PUBLISHING with the business located at: 620 W SURF ST APT 204, CHICAGO, IL 60657. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: ANDREW DILLINGHAM 620 W SURF ST APT 204 CHICAGO, IL 60657.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS

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RECEIPT OF BIDS: The Village of Brookfield, Illinois will receive sealed proposals for the removal and replacement of the asphalt shingle roof on the Brookfield Village Hall until 3:00 P.M. Central Daylight Savings Time, November 5, 2018, at the Office of the Village Manager, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513, immediately after which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Office of the Village Manager, at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513; Telephone (708) 485-7344. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on October 26, 2018. Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no case, be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and plainly marked â€œBID PROPOSAL FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT - BROOKFIELD VILLAGE HALLâ€? on the outside of the envelope. PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Brookfield Village hall located at, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois on Monday October 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties may attend to tour the site.

QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLARIFICATION: Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed by electronic mail to Robert Hartnett, Interim Director of Public Works, and to Mike Bretz, at the Village of Brookfield, 4545 Eberly Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513; Telephone (708) 485-2540; Fax (708) 485-6575; Email â€“ rhartnett@ brookfieldil.gov, Michael Bretz, Village of Brookfield, 4545 Eberly Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513; Telephone (708) 485-2540; Fax (708) 485-6575; Email â€“ MBretz@ brookfieldil.gov. The written questions, along with the Villageâ€™s responses, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party submitting the questions. The cut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 3:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on October 28, 2018, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. No inquiry received after that time will be given consideration. Replies and/or addenda will be electronically mailed to all known potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Daylight Savings Time on November 2, 2018. Receipt of any addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidderâ€™s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder that the Village of Brookfield in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of the village. Village of Brookfield, Illinois Tim Wiberg, Village Manager

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2018 Tax Levy Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Park District of Oak Park will conduct a public hearing concerning the adoption of the Park Districtâ€™s 2018 Property Tax Levy on November 1, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hedges Administration Center, 218 Madison St, Oak Park, IL, during the Board of Commissionersâ€™ committee of the whole meeting. By:Commissioner Kassie Porreca Secretary, Board of Commissioners Park District of Oak Park Published in Wednesday Journal 10/24/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 505 Washington Blvd. Oak Park, Il. 60302 Invites Neighbors to Attend an Informational Meeting To Present our Proposed Onsite Parking Garage Tuesday November 13th At 6:30pm At Fenwick High School Published in Wednesday Journal 10/24/2018

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ€“ CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP Plaintiff, -v.ECHELON REALTY INVESTMENTS CORP, SERENA OCENAS A/K/A SERENA VICTOR, ZOE PENDERGAST, META HOLDINGS, LLC Defendants 18 CH 2552 917 S LOMBARD AVE Oak Park, IL 60304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 917 S LOMBARD AVE, Oak Park, IL 60304 Property Index No. 16-17-302-0350000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $329,711.25. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â€œAS ISâ€? 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

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE 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 (driverâ€™s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ€™s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 180907. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 18-0907 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 2552 TJSC#: 38-8028 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ€™s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3101295 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ€“ CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. ROF III LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.AUDREY L DAVIS A/K/A AUDREY DAVIS, VINCENT J HOWARD, VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Defendants 18 CH 03081 34 LEMOYNE PARKWAY 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 August 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 34 LEMOYNE PARKWAY, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-105-0320000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four

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(24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 261126. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261126 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 03081 TJSC#: 38-7231 I3101810

is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 8255. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 8255 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 09899 TJSC#: 38-5959 I3097472

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-01296. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-01296 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 18 CH 01956 TJSC#: 38-7241 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. I3101863

ANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PRISCILLA B. BLACK A/K/A PATRICIA BRUCE A/K/A PATRICIA BLACK, IF ANY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS, 230 CIRCLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, BRIAN J MATSKO, THE INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR PRISCILLA BRUCE A/K/A PATRICIA BRUCE A/K/A PATRICIA BLACK, APPOINTED BY THE PROBATE COURT, MARK R BRUCE, PATRICK A BRUCE Defendants 15 CH 02029 230 CIRCLE AVENUE UNIT 1 W FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 230 CIRCLE AVENUE UNIT 1 W, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-434-0471001. The real estate is improved with a red brick, three story multi unit condominium with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262275. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262275 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 15 CH 02029 TJSC#: 38-7240 I3101984

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000. The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.LAURIE MAZUR A/K/A LAURIE PRITCHETT, THOMAS PRITCHETT, LOFTOMINIUMS OF FOREST PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 01956 7250 DIXON ST UNIT B FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7250 DIXON ST UNIT B, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-12-420-0191012. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARK HASKINS, RICK HASKINS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EDWARD A. WIELGUS AND PRISCILLA B. BLACK A/K/A PATRICIA BRUCE A/K/A PATRICIA BLACK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EDWARD A. WIELGUS, IF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSE IZQUIERDO, GABRIEL IZQUIERDO, ADRIANA IZQUIERDO, ANGELITA SILVA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 039917 1530 N. 39TH AVENUE STONE PARK, IL 60165 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1530 N. 39TH AVENUE, STONE PARK, IL 60165 Property Index No. 15-04-301-041. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property

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POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19291. 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. 14-14-19291 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 039917 TJSC#: 38-8267

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. I3102254

AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 170859. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-0859 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 7301 TJSC#: 38-8321 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. I3102345

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3102378

60546. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3102366

of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3102353

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF LVS TITLE TRUST V Plaintiff, -v.GLACIER PROPERTY GROUP, LLC, DANE M. VUKASINOVIC, OAK PARK PROPERTY, JV, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 18 CH 7301 514 N TAYLOR AVE Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 514 N TAYLOR AVE, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-325-0100000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $403,195.49. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE ABFS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20031, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1; Plaintiff, vs. ALLEAZER SIMPSON; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 13512 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 24, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-07-413-011-0000. Commonly known as 440 N Irving Avenue, Hillside, IL 60162. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 200429, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-29 Plaintiff, vs. JOHN D. MULHERN, MARLENE F. MULHERN, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 23, 2004 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18265, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CWABS REVOLVING HOME EQUITY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2004-Q, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 5987 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 27, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-35-202-002-0000. Commonly known as 282 Maplewood Road, Riverside, IL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. ALEJANDRO ESPINOSA; PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 10828 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-18-228-008-0000. Commonly known as 17 Howard Ave., Hillside, IL 60162. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser

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master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony.

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