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Residents vote video gambling out of town
More than twice as many turned out compared to the last mayoral election By NONA TEPPER
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fter two years of debate, video gambling has officially been outlawed in Forest Park by the slimmest of margins. With all 11 precincts reporting – the final precinct’s totals did not come in until after 1 a.m. on Nov. 7 – opponents of video gambling had defeated supporters by just 192 votes. Vote totals will change slightly as mail and provisional ballots are tabulated in the coming days. The decision makes history. Nearly 6,000 people voted on the binding referendum question, more than twice the number of residents who voted in the Forest Park’s last mayoral race and likely a village record. Forest Park is also the first municipality in the state to hold a public vote to outlaw gambling after machines had been installed in local establishments, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Voters’ decision went against endorsements by the local firefighters and police See VOTE on page 9
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SWIN FAN: Liz Huber’s daughter refreshes her swimming skills after six weeks of training.
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Local resident aims to build pool for infant swimming classes By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
Growing up, Liz Huber spent her summers teaching 4-year-olds to swim at the Swim and Saddle Club, the same country club where she had learned to swim years earlier. But “year after year, I just knew
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that whatever I was doing in that pool was not what was teaching them to swim,” she said. As she aged, she spent time in her Florida condo with her husband and two young daughters, Scotty and Abby. In 2016, the Hubers had hosted a displaced family in Florida. That family was left without a place to
stay after their 18-month-old son drowned and their vacation rental expired. It was then Huber learned drowning is the leading cause of death for kids age 1 to 4. That October, playing in the pool, Huber was letting her infant dunk under shallow water.
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A sure way to deal with uncertainty
ncertainty causes stress. It’s worse for our psyche than a known negative. There was a recent experiment in which some subjects received an electrical shock 100 percent of the time, while others were only shocked 50 percent of the time. Those who received shocks half the time were more stressed than those who were shocked every time. That’s because our brains are wired to react to uncertainty with fear and anxiety. How much anxiety? According to the American Psychological Association, 69 percent of Americans are stressed about the future of our country. We’re becoming more anxious about our safety, health and finances. Americans are among the most anxious people on Earth — 1 in 5 of us have anxiety disorder. Our young people are worried about mass shootings, while people of all ages are experiencing stress, caused by our toxic political environment. It’s ironic that our anxiety about the country’s future is rising, at the same time most of us are hopeful about our own futures. Beyond casting our votes, which Americans did in record numbers this year, we don’t have control over the political environment. That is why we must combat uncertainty on a personal basis.
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I found some helpful tips from Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0. He said that, instead of automatically reacting to uncertainty with fear, we can identify these fears as irrational thoughts. For example, the private detective business is full of uncertainty. I often travel long distances, not knowing whether the person I’m looking for is going to be there. I have to calm my fear that I’m wasting time and mileage and hope for a good
outcome. Staying positive can help us cope with uncertainty. Lately, I’ve been making a mental list of things for which I’m grateful. It helps me face adversity, without being defeated. I also set realistic goals for the day. If I’m on deadline, my first priority is to write a column. Then I focus on my most urgent detective cases. It helps me feel in control of my day. Dr. Bradberry also recommends embracing the things we can’t control. I had investigators who couldn’t cope with the uncontrollable. They couldn’t see driving to Joliet, for example, without any guarantee of success. I would have to coax them to leave the office. It’s better to make some intelligent attempts than be paralyzed by fear of failure. Every decision we make is going to have
a degree of uncertainty. We don’t need the added distraction of worrying about the outcome. We also shouldn’t be seeking perfection. It’s better to be thankful for small victories than dwelling on our defeats. Sometimes we have to filter out negative opinions and trust our instincts that we’re taking the best course of action. If our Plan A doesn’t work, we have Plan B ready to go. We’re not afraid to acknowledge mistakes and admit that we’re wrong. I make mistakes on a daily basis and learn from them. Dr. Bradberry discourages speculation. He said that “What if ?” questions are not helpful. As a detective, I’ve learned not to have any expectations. Preconceived ideas can cripple an investigation. Finally, when all else fails to calm us in the face of uncertainty, we should breathe. Focusing on each breath keeps us from fretting about the future. When I can’t sleep due to my mind racing, I do an exercise I call “blank and breathe.” I keep my mind blank and count my breaths. There is another coping skill not on Dr. Bradberry’s list and it’s particularly helpful this time of year. Make soup. It’s nature’s ultimate comfort food. ■ John Rice is a columnist/private detec-
tive, 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... VETERAN’S IN THE VILLAGE A LOOK BACK INDAY TIME... XXXX
November 11, 1918 marked the official end of the fighting between the Allies and Germany. Forest Park celebrated in 1918 as shown on this front page of the Forest Park Review. The headline “Forest Park in Victory Celebration,” reflects the jubilation of the day. The November 16, 1918 article indicates that the celebration started in the middle of the night, since Paris, France, where the Armistice was signed on November 11, at 11 a.m., was early in the morning in Forest Park. “The Forest Park fire whistle soon took up the businesses of pushing the good word on and were ably assisted by the ringing of church bells,” the article reads. Several Northsiders held the record for being the first
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to awaken and the Review is pleased to state that its doors were open and widows ablaze with light as early as 2 a.m. Several loyal citizens gathered at this office and the shooting of sky rockets, cannon crackers and the sending up of tissue balloons fortified the first portion of the town’s celebrations. Commissioners
H.C. Reich, Henry R. Hilleman and Jos. Lamont acted as the masters of ceremonies. The north side of Forest Park, usually considered “dead,” was “forever whipped out of any stigma that might have rested upon it,” the article said. The article goes on the describe the celebration and im-
promptu parade that ensued. The citizens all went to the Forest Park Ballroom (corner of Harlem and Madison) to celebrate. The following year, 1919, Forest Parkers planned a huge celebration in the Forest Park Ballroom, to benefit the Memorial fund. Was said to be the largest event ever in the Ballroom, with over 1,500 guests. They had jazz music, donuts and bunco players. The Forest Park Review listed all the service men enlisted on September 21, 1918. Visit the Forest Park Review historical blog at ForestParkReview. com to see the original list and the transcription of the more than 500 men who were serving our military from Forest Park during World War I.
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Village denies wrongdoing in fatal shooting Village claims Officer Daniel Miller’s actions were reasonable and necessary By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
The village has responded to a lawsuit filed by the sister of Marco Gomez, a 26-year-old Glendale Heights man who was fatally shot by a Forest Park police officer in February 2017. The village, which is named as a defendant, contend that Officer Daniel Miller’s actions were reasonable and necessary and that he should be granted immunity. “Miller used only that amount of force necessary to protect himself from Gomez’s unlawful conduct, and as such, he was justified and cannot be liable,” reads the response to the lawsuit filed by the village in U.S. District Court on Nov. 5. The original lawsuit, filed exactly one year after Gomez’s death on behalf of his estate by his sister Daisy Perez, alleges that the village and police department failed to properly train officers, encouraged excessive force, failed to properly investigate police-involved shootings, and failed to discipline officers “who engage in unjustified shootings.” “The unconstitutional actions of Defendant Miller as alleged in this complaint were part and parcel of a widespread mu-
nicipal policy, practice and custom,” reads the complaint. The village has denied nearly all of Perez’s claims. According to the village, Miller was monitoring the police radio on Feb. 3, 2017, when he heard a report from the Chicago Police Department that a stolen Jetta was traveling west down Jackson Boulevard. He spotted a vehicle that matched the Jetta’s description at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Jackson Boulevard in Oak Park. Miller got out of his patrol car and, on foot, approached Gomez’s vehicle, giving Gomez several orders, which the man ignored. The lawsuit states Miller drew his gun and pointed it at Gomez, which the village denies. The village states Gomez then intentionally drove the Jetta at Miller with the aim of striking him. According to the lawsuit, Gomez put the car in reverse, backing away from Miller, but that Miller continued to run after the Volkswagen, with his gun still drawn and pointed. The lawsuit states Gomez turned the car and attempted to drive away from Miller but, as he drove away, Miller fired one shot “without cause or provocation” into the Volkswagen, hitting Gomez’s
chest and fatally puncturing his lung. The village states that Miller was also injured “as a direct and proximate cause of Gomez’s unlawful conduct. “Gomez’s willful, wanton, and unlawful conduct placed Officer Miller in reasonable apprehension of suffering an imminent batter, which would cause Officer Miller great bodily harm or death,” the village’s complaint reads. Security cameras from a nearby Jiffy Lube captured the incident. The two parties disagree over whether Gomez was armed. He was on parole and previously served time in prison for robbery and theft, Illinois Department of Correction records showed at the time of the incident. He’d been convicted of six thefts between 2008 and 2016 and robbery in 2008. The Gomez family seeks unspecified but “substantial” monetary damages and reimbursement for court, attorney and funeral fees. Miller seeks “any damages recoverable under the law.” The village has settled at least three other lawsuits so far this year, with settlement costs amounting to $233,900, and some, but not all, of the fees being paid by the village’s insurer.
Three other cases are pending in U.S. District Court, all alleging excessive force by Forest Park police. In February 2018, plaintiff Giovanni LaGioia filed a federal lawsuit alleging a local police officer roughly searched him during a traffic stop in December 2017. In June 2017, a Forest Park man alleged that a Forest Park police officer knocked his teeth out during a 2015 incident. In October 2017, plaintiff Eddie Harkins filed a federal lawsuit against the village and police from Pinckneyville Correctional Center, alleging officers used excessive force and denied him medical treatment after arresting him for armed robbery in 2016. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
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Healy’s Westside hits the market
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MURAL: An artist commissioned by the Shedd Aquarium paints a mural on the side of Healy’s Westside.
After more than two decades in Forest Park, Healy’s Westside is available for lease, according to a video @properties real estate agency uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 31. The Irish pub joins neighboring restaurant Cocina de los Lobos on the market. The Mexican eatery closed and merged menus with the Irish bar in August. Healy’s Westside remains open for business. The video, titled “Outstanding commercial space in the heart of downtown Forest Park,” pictures the interiors of Healy’s and the now-shuttered Cocina de los Lobos restaurant, as well as the kitchen. In a newsletter, realtor Dan Stratis, who is marketing the property, describes 7321 Madison St. as “currently being used as a bar/restaurant that includes a full kitchen but permitted uses also include any retail, office or medical uses.” A listing on the Loopnet real estate site advertises “flexible space options,” between 2,500 and 7,300 square feet. Terry Healy, owner of the restaurant/
pub declined comment on the future use of the space. He and his brother Dick Healy opened the bar in Forest Park in 1995, inspired by a similar Irish pub opened by their father Mike Healy on Chicago’s West Side in 1954. Mike Healy left his native Ireland in 1922 to start a new life in America. With the help of manager Mark Hosty, the brothers moved Healy’s Westside to its current location at the intersection of Circle Avenue and Madison Street in 2003. That same year, the trio opened Cocina de los Lobos next door. Hosty, a River Forest resident and former Forest Park village commissioner, bought the building that houses Healy’s and the now-shuttered Cocina for $170,000 in July 2006, according to Cook County property records. Healy’s Westside advertises that it holds the largest craft beer selection in town. It is known for its Irish dancers, Friday fish frys and charitable events, including its annual pig roast to benefit Misericordia.
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A NEW LIFE: After Forest Park Antique’s owner was diagnosed with cancer, the store’s future became uncertain.
Forest Park Antiques in transition Sign posted on store window says the 30-year-old business is closing By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Forest Park Antiques has gone through at least three “seasons” since owner James Brown opened the shop the day after Thanksgiving in 1988. The first season lasted from 1988 till 2003 when he retired from teaching. Brown, who now owns an apartment above the shop at 7504 Madison St., grew up in the Bronx and in upstate New York in a family of Russian immigrants who admired and collected antiques. He referred to his interest in old things as an “inheritance” from his family. After studying psychology at the University of Chicago, Brown spent 35 years in education, teaching at the University of Chicago, the UC Lab School and more. Because much of his time was consumed with teaching, he was unable to keep the shop up the way he would have liked. When he retired, he had more time to invest in redoing the business. “Back then the store was not very desirable and was full of junk, really,” he explained. “I took over control of the business in 2003 and remodeled the whole shop. What you see here now dates back from around 2004.” Eclectic might now be a word to describe what people discover when they walk into Forest Park Antiques. Browsing customers will see china, paintings, toy trucks, pairs of skis and more as they wander throughout the store. Brown said he finds antiques at flea markets, estate sales, people bringing items in and more. Once, he found a hidden treasure. Brown was at a flea market and saw a vase that looked nice. Turning it over he discovered
that it was made by Tiffany Studios. “That kind of find is a rarity,” he said.. Another time, a couple of celebrities strolled through the store. About 15 years ago, Brown said Barack Obama, who was then running for state senator, and wife Michelle marched in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Madison Street. Brown immediately recognized the two. “I had been one of his early supporters, but he was not well known to most people back then,” Brown said. “After the parade, they stopped in my shop and Michelle bought a pin from me. That was kind of exciting.” The shop’s third season began when Brown was diagnosed with cancer. As the cancer and the accompanying treatments has limited his ability to run the business, friend Ania Bonar started helping out at the shop five years ago. Bonar rents an apartment from Brown. Her assistance has enabled Brown to keep Forest Park Antiques open at odd hours, although a sign posted on the store reads that the business will eventually close permanently. Bonar came to the Chicago area from Poland 17 years ago, has lived in Forest Park for the last 10 years. Bonar’s day job is cleaning houses, but the number of hours she puts in at the antique shop has been gradually increasing. “As the number of hours I put in here increase, so has our friendship grown stronger,” Bonar said. “He’s away from the shop sometimes for his cancer treatments and I’m away at times cleaning houses, but we kind of work things out. Jim has become like family to me. I’m happy to help out when I can.”
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Cotton, Gasse announce D91 runs D91 board race crowded for the first time in recent history By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter
Another two residents have emerged as prospective candidates for the Forest Park District 91 Board of Education, in what’s shaping up to be the first crowded race for board seats D91 has seen in years. Three seats will be open in the April election. Shannon Wood, an incumbent, will run for re-election. Greg Mitchell, recently appointed to a seat on the board, is “tentatively planning” to seek election. And incumbent Christina Ricordati has announced she will not seek a new term. Residents Daniel Gasse and Monique Cotton have announced they will run for the school board. Gasse and Cotton said they started gathering signatures about a week ago and have already compiled the 50 necessary signatures to get on the ballot. They are working together to support one another during the campaign.
Monique Cotton Cotton said running for a board position has been a “long time coming,” a position she long dreamed of holding as her four children passed through the D91 system. Now that three of her children have settled into life at Proviso East High School and Proviso
Math and Science Academy, she believes the timing is right to run. She currently has a third-grader enrolled in D91. “I’ve had four children in the district and all four kids are completely opposite, different people,” Cotton said. “One kid is a shining star who got straight A’s almost all the time, I had a kid who could be an A student you just had to be on it, I had a kid who is special education and had to be bused out of district to get additional help, another just needs a little help. I feel like I touch on almost every option, so I know a little bit about each aspect of the school.” She said a healthy school district is key to a healthy community, since schools touch many of Forest Park’s institutions, naming the library, Park District of Forest Park and local businesses as examples. Cotton, a benefits specialist, currently serves on the Citizens Advisory Council, and said she is active in Boy Scouts and library functions. In addition to driving higher test scores, she said she is passionate about students’ social and emotional growth. “I know everyone wants the schools to do well academically, but I’m also passionate about building the whole student, not just grades but social skills and emotional skills,” Cotton said. “The more well-rounded children we have, the more well-rounded
adults we have.” Some people feel disconnected to the current school board, Cotton said. If she were named to the post, she said she would serve her entire term in office and welcome everyone. “I’m here in Forest Park until I get booted out,” she said. “I’m coming in wanting to learn and get other’s ideas so we can, as a community, build it up and get the schools where they need to be,”
Daniel Gasse A native of Argentina, Gasse has five children, with two currently enrolled in D91. He has attended nearly every school board meeting over the last year. His son Ernesto often livestreams the meetings on Facebook. Gasse said he was inspired to run because he wanted to shake up the status quo. “I think the board should have played more of a role in leadership, like setting the goals and looking over what the superintendent is doing,” Gasse said. “Not just taking everything that comes like, ‘Uh huh, 7-0 [vote].’” He said he feels passionate about the district’s state test scores, pushing high achieving students further and better aligning the school’s curriculum from kindergarten to eighth grade. Gasse called this year’s change in Forest Park Middle School’s schedule, as
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well as the addition of Spanish-language classes for all students “radical.” “This is a consequence of six years of parents pushing,” Gasse said. “We needed to touch the bottom for [the administration] to react, and last year our test scores touched the bottom. It was bad…I don’t think you need to waste six years of students’ time to notice you’re going in a wrong track.” Gasse named the school’s financial management and hiring of the new communications director as strong points, and low enrollment compared to its high number of buildings as the biggest challenge the district faces. He co-founded the local Gasse School of Music, holds a master’s and doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Illinois, and also has studied engineering. “I’m passionate about kids, I think they are just the best and we should do whatever we can to provide them with the best for the future,” he said. CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
New Mexican restaurant welcomes seafood lovers Mi Tierra Nayarit to open on Nov. 17 By LUCIA WHALEN Contributing Reporter
Forest Park residents may have noticed a new aroma wafting out of the former home of Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St. The rustic building in downtown Forest Park is now home to Mi Tierra Nayarit, a family-owned Mexican restaurant specializing in authentic seafood dishes. While the western suburbs have no shortage of Mexican restaurants, Mi Tierra Nayarit is unique in its specific focus on seafood, known as Mariscos. The restaurant is owned by the Diaz and Guzman families, with brothers-in-law Jose Guzman and Juan Diaz heading the space. The two will be celebrating the grand opening of the restaurant, along with their first business partnership, on Nov. 17. Partner and head chef Jose Guzman is the owner of the successful Mariscos restaurant Rey Nayar in Albany Park and has spent his entire cooking career in Chicago. He has been working in the restaurant industry for the past 14 years, and specifically preparing seafood cuisine for the past 10. Diaz, who oversees the business side of the restaurant, is excited to introduce Mariscos to the village. “We’re bringing the best seafood from the Pacific Ocean to Forest Park,” said Diaz. The building itself, which went up for sale earlier this year, retains the rustic beauty and character that Skrine Chops customers previously enjoyed. The restaurant was designed with the intention of environmental sustainabil-
ity, and most of the wood was reclaimed from barns in Wisconsin. The wooded interior gives the impression of stepping into a lodge, and the high-vaulted ceilings and fireplace on the second floor create a spacious yet cozy atmosphere. The second floor can be reserved for private events and parties. Decorative accents like a basketball net mounted on the wall upstairs pay homage to the previous inhabitants. Both levels of the restaurant are complete with full bars, which Mi Tierra Nayarit will use to serve alcohol. Guzman and Diaz had been thinking about opening a restaurant for a few years, so when Skrine Chops went up for sale and the moment presented itself, they jumped at the opportunity. The brothers are friends of Skrine Chops owner Steve Skrine, who is a fan of Guzman’s food. They are renting the space from Skrine. The name Mi Tierra Nayarit pays homage to the brothers’ home in Mexico, and translates into English as “My State Nayarit.” Nayarit is one of the 31 states of Mexico and is a coastal region famous for its seafood cuisine. While most Americans associate dishes like burritos and tacos with Mexican cooking, Guzman and Diaz hope to share a side of Mexican cooking that goes beyond enchiladas. In Diaz’ words, “Tacos are cheap and affordable and have become a staple in America.” However, according to the brothers, ask any Mexican about their favorite dish, and you’ll likely get a different answer than tacos. “Mariscos are a Mexican favorite,” said Diaz. The menu at Mi Tierra Nayarit is filled with more than 40
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items like langostinos (prawns), crab legs, lobster tail, camarones diablo (shrimp in devil sauce), aguachiles (shrimp cooked in chilis), and five different kinds of ceviche. If you’re used to the more common Mexican fare, this food will get you out of your comfort zone. “Once people try our food, they come back again and again,” said Diaz. While the menu primarily contains seafood items, other options include ribs, pork chops, mashed potatoes, and fries, which are all dishes from the Skrine Chops menu. A kids menu offers chicken nuggets, cheese burgers and quesadillas. For those with allergies, each menu item indicates whether or not the dish contains allergenic ingredients. Many of the dishes encourage eating with hands, making the meal a full body experience. Mi Tierra Nayarit will hold its grand opening at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17 with a mariachi band and other entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. Customers can receive 10 percent off their meal on opening day by liking the Mi Tierra Nayarit page on Facebook.
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BIG WEEK Creative Mind Meet & Greet Let the Forest Park Arts Alliance know what art-related programs you’d like to see in the village from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Exit Strategy Brewing Co., 7700 Madison St.
NaNoWriMo Ask A Writer
Property Tax Appeal Seminar
Local author Maria Maxham will help prospective novelists sort through writer’s block, thorny plot issues, character development and more from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson
Learn from the Cook County Board of Review and the Proviso Township Assessor’s office about how to determine if your home was over-assessed, gather evidence for an appeal and fill out an complaint form at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. Taxpayers are encouraged to bring their tax bill, assessment notice or property identification number.
Engage Café Join the District 91 Board of Education and administration officials for casual questions and conversation about school matters from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Betsy Ross Elementary School, 1301 Marengo Ave. Childcare will be provided.
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Baby Clothes and Toy Swap Donate gently-used baby and toddler items, as well as maternity clothes and gear. Shop for free all weekend. Families and kids under 5. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Call with questions about donations, eligibility at 708-689-6126.
Knitting for Good Join officials from the Forest Park Public Library to knit an item for the Little Free Pantry from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at 7555 Jackson Blvd.
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Enjoy Portillo’s and benefit the Forest Park Middle School Boosters from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 26 at 7740 W. Roosevelt Rd. Twenty percent of all proceeds benefit the Boosters.
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Thrivent Financial will school students and their families on how to cut college costs, open a school savings account, scholarship information and much more, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.
Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagements, and use hands-on tools to help incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Fun runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.
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Shop local vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Roos Recreation Center, 7329 W. Harrison St.
Enjoy after-hours Minecraft-themed gaming and snacks from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.
The Book of Mormon Join officials from the Howard Mohr Community Center in a trip to The Oriental theater to see The Book of Mormon musical from 9:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. Lunch is included at Petterino’s; the group will stop at Chriskindlmarket before they head home. $85 for residents; $89 nonresident. Reservations required. Call the Howard Mohr Community Center at 708-771-7737 to sign up.
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PMSA student speaks out against racism, anti-Semitism Forest Parker Camilo Medina lead the charge against racism, anti-Semitism at OPRF on Nov. 11 By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
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MARCH: Camilo Medina during a Nov. 11 rally against hate speech in Oak Park.
Racist graffiti scrawled onto school property. Swastikas AirDropped to students’ iPhones during a school assembly. Teachers alleged to have called students the n– word. None of this happened at Proviso Math and Science Academy, where sophomore Camilo Medina attends, but that didn’t stop him from venturing east to nearby Oak Park to help lead a rally at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Sunday. Medina — a Forest Park resident and son of District 209 board member Claudia Medina — was among at least 300 hundred people from across the Chicago area who converged at OPRF’s main entrance before marching on sidewalks west down Lake Street in protest of a string of racist and anti-Semitic incidents that have happened at the school within the last two weeks. Earlier this month, OPRF officials discovered racist and anti-Semitic graffiti found in bathroom stalls and on a shed near the high school’s tennis courts. Days before that incident, students said that they heard a white teacher say the n– word three times during class. And on Friday, a student used Apple’s Air-
Drop feature to send the image of a swastika from somewhere in the high school’s auditorium to students’ cell phones during an assembly. “I’m here in solidarity to support students who, like me, are Latino, black, Jewish and minorities, and who feel intimidated by symbols of racism,” Medina said, speaking to the large throng at OPRF’s main entrance. “I don’t know how to describe the individual or individuals who sent these images of hatred,” Medina said. “There are simply no words for what they have done. These individuals who sent these images of hatred and white supremacy reflect a flaw in our community — that’s what that I am here to address.” Anthony Clark, an OPRF teacher, community activist and former Congressional candidate, helped organize the march. Clark said that the students were leading the rally because “adults have failed them.” “We’re here today because as adults we have failed our young people,” Clark said. “While they’re expending their emotional energy, which they should not have to do in 2018, think about what you are willing to risk as an adult to make change.” CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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Other Forest Park election highs A new suburban County Clerk, high turnout highlights of Nov. 6 election (besides video gaming, of course) By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter
Karen Yarbrough, who represented Forest Park in the Illinois House as 7th District state representative from 2001 until 2013, ran unopposed for the Cook County Clerk’s position on Nov. 6. Yarbrough garnered around 1.2 million votes on her way to becoming the first female, the first African-American and the first suburban resident to hold the clerk’s seat. She’ll replace longtime county Clerk David Orr. In November 2016, around two-thirds of voters in the county voted in favor of consolidating the recorder’s office with that of the Cook County Clerk. Now, it’s up to Yarbrough to preside over the historic merger. On Oct. 25, Yarbrough outlined some of her plans and priorities for the clerk’s job for members of the MaywoodProviso Rotary Club at Meal of the Day Cafe in Maywood. “This office tells the story of the people of Cook County and Chicago,” Yarbrough said of the clerk’s office. “We hold the records of birth, death and marriage. We’re also the election authority for the entire county. And when the recorder’s office merges with the clerk’s office, then we’ll take on the land records.” Yarbrough said that in the run-up to her election to the county clerk’s position, she met with Orr, along with a number of clerks of suburban municipalities, such as
Maywood Clerk Viola Mims, in order to get a feel for the office and its responsibilities. Yarbrough said that “cyber-security is probably one of the most important issues we’re facing.” She said that she’ll preside over the introduction of new optical scan paper voting machines and the implementation of a new cashiering system in the clerk’s office. “People want paper ballots,” she said. “They want to know that whatever they’re punching, they can take that ballot and it counts. People feel better with paper. They do. Until we do something differently or something else happens, we’re going to have paper ballots.”
‘Blue wave’ crests in Forest Park The vaunted blue wave that was supposed to wash over the country during the Nov. 6 midterm election turned out to be rather uneven. In some places, particularly southern states like Texas and Georgia, the wave underwhelmed. As of Nov. 11, Democrats had gained a net of 29 seats in Congress, giving the party enough seats to retake the U.S. House even as the U.S. Senate remains in Republican control. Two close governor’s races in Georgia and Florida appear headed for recounts. In Illinois, the wave was more like a tsunami. Come next year, Democrats will not only have complete control of the governor’s mansion, the House and the Senate, but they’ll also control all statewide offices, such as attorney general
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Video gaming from page 1 unions, public works employees and the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce. Fourteen establishments in town have installed video gaming machines. “From the very beginning our goal was to bring this to a vote, so the fact that we got this to a ballot was an extreme relief to everyone in our group,” said Jordan Kuehn, chairman of Let Forest Park Vote on Video Gaming, a ballot initiative committee that fought for the right to place the question on the ballot. “Seeing that referendum on the ballot and being able to punch yes and no was awesome.” He called the work to get a vote on video gaming a “David and Goliath effort,” comparing the amount of money each side had to spend in the final weeks for the campaign. During the third quarter of 2018, Let Forest Park Vote collected $2,739, with most donations appearing to come from residents, according to its most recent filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections on Sept. 30. Let Forest Park Grow-Vote No, meanwhile, collected $66,200 since Aug. 22, with most of the funds coming from video gambling machine vendors, according to reports listed on the state Board of Elections. Let Forest Park Grow supported keeping video gaming in town.
and treasurer. In addition, the only two Republican congressmen representing Chicago’s suburbs, Peter Roskam and Randy Hultgren, were both defeated. At the top of the ticket, Democrat J.B. Pritzker trounced Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner 54 percent to 39 percent, with 99 percent of precincts having reported results as of Nov. 11. Forest Park’s 10,259 registered voters contributed to that defeat, with 78 percent of them casting ballots for Pritzker, according to preliminary results released by the Cook County Clerk’s office. Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-7th) handily defeated Republican challenger Craig Cameron, garnering around 78 percent of the vote in Forest Park — where voter turnout was around 63 percent. Across suburban Cook County, the turnout was around 55 percent. CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com
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Video gaming: next steps After the Cook County Clerk certifies the election results in a few weeks, the village is unsure about the next steps required to outlaw video gaming, since Forest Park is the first municipality in the state to publicly vote out the machines after they were already allowed in town, according to an email sent by Village Administrator Tim Gillian. “We are awaiting information from our attorneys and the state of Illinois,” Gillian said in an email. “I have no opinion on gaming but as the administrator I am disappointed about the loss of the revenue.” As of Sept. 17, the total amount the village earned from video gambling was $287,097 since October 2016, when gambling in Forest Park was legalized, according to data provided by the village of Forest Park, which includes all license fees, permits and the village’s share of the terminal income. “A lot of people were upset about the way it was brought in, they felt that their voice was being stifled. I think that there was a lot of resentment there,” Kuehn said. The Forest Park Village Council voted to legalize video gambling in October 2016, af after a majority of residents had voted against the practice in a non-binding referendum and in a water bill poll. Kuehn said the outcome speaks to voter
Gillian told the Chicago Tribune that the village council would likely need to pass a new ordinance that prohibits video gaming. He did not respond to an interview request from the Review. Village Attorney Nick Peppers likewise did not respond to interview requests about the legal process and clarifying the village’s next steps. “We’re waiting to hear from Forest Park,” said Gene O’Shea, spokesman for the Illinois Gaming Board. “At this point in time, it’s up to them to decide what they’re going to do.” James Rhodes, attorney at the Chicagobased Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins law firm which specializes in municipal law, said that, in his opinion, once the referendum passed and election results are certified, the practice is outlawed in town. “There’s not a need to draft an ordinance to effectuate the prohibition; the prohibition occurs by virtue of the referendum feelings about the village beyond video gambling, and will have an impact on the April 2019 mayoral and commissioner elections. He is managing a slate of four commissioner candidates — Jon Kubricht, Julianne Bonwit, Jessica Voogd, Mark Boroughf — who aim to back the election of Rory Hoskins as mayor. “Some of the upcoming candidates are running on a platform of more transparent,
passing,” Rhodes said, adding that the village might want to have an ordinance to clean up its municipal code. However, since the village and Illinois Gaming Board has issued licenses allowing the practice, many of which are valid through this fiscal year, Rhodes said the village will need to decide if it will let bar owners’ video gaming licenses expire naturally, or if they will revoke them immediately. If Forest Park pulls the licenses before they’re up, Rhodes said, bar owners could sue the village. “If there are video gaming licenses in effect, these licenses are granted on an annual basis. The individuals who have those licenses should still be able to operate until their expiration,” Rhodes said. “After that, the village and Illinois Gaming Board will no longer have any authority to grant any additional licenses.”
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responsive government, one that responds to citizens and constituents of town,” Kuehn said. “That’s not to say that day-to-day functions of the village are doing anything wrong. It’s to say that the leadership is not really responding to the citizens.” As for how the town should move beyond the divisive issue, Kuehn said, “I hope that See VOTE on page 10
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C R I M E
Police arrest serial burglar
A woman left her home on the 1100 block of Troost about 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 6 and returned 20 minutes later to find a man standing in her home office. The man said, “Let me explain. I’m running.” The victim replied, “get the [expletive] out of my house.” The man then ran out the door and through the alley. While canvassing the area, police spotted a man who matched the suspect’s description boarding an eastbound bus in the Portillo’s parking lot. Officers removed Andre Johnson, 47, of Chicago, from the bus. When they arrived, Johnson told police he had been visiting his girlfriend. He was transported to the police station where the victim positively identified Johnson as the burglar. He was charged with burglary to the home on Troost, and was also charged with two other residential burglaries that occurred on the south end of Forest Park. Johnson was also charged with car burglary. When he was arrested, he was on parole for a Forest Park residential burglary committed in 2012, according to Mike Keating, deputy police chief. “We have been arresting Johnson for residential burglaries in town since 1997,” Keating wrote in an email to the Review. “Forest Parkers should be extremely proud to have such an outstanding team of police officers working the street.”
Stolen car in Chicago crash Sometime between 9 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 8:11 a.m. on Nov. 9, a Chevrolet Impala was stolen from the 300 block of Circle. Chicago police reported the vehicle was involved in a crash at 4:53 a.m. on Nov. 9; the driver fled the scene and the car was towed to an impound lot. The victim told police the car contained paperwork for her work.
J&J nail salon burglarized Two men entered J&J Nails & Spa, 406 Thomas Ave., about 10 a.m. on Nov. 9 and asked the clerk to use the restroom. The victim showed one of the men to the bathroom, but the other didn’t follow the clerk, rifled through her purse, and took $200 cash. When the woman tried to stop the man, both fled north on foot.
Burglar takes cash, cellphone Police responded to the 1100 block of Marengo about 4 a.m. on Nov. 12, on a call that a man was attempting to enter cars by checking their door handles. Officers spotted Demetris Robinson, 23, of Chicago, outside the entrance of REM temporary staffing agency. Robinson matched the description of the burglar.
He was transported to the police station, where a witness positively identified him as the burglar. Police found about $9 in change on the man and two cellphones. Robinson confessed to attempting to enter and burglarize three cars and then entering a fourth, from which he stole the cash and phone. He received a felony charge of burglary and three counts of trespass to a motor vehicle.
Purse lifted from bartop Sometime between 1:10 and 2:10 a.m. on Nov. 11, someone stole a woman’s purse from a bar on the 7400 block of Madison Street. The victim said someone stole her Louis Vuitton-brand purse, valued at $3,000, while she talked with another patron. She said the purse contained her house and car keys, credit cards, $60 in cash, and her driver’s license. Because the victim no longer had a pair of car keys, her car was towed to her home.
Fight in Roosevelt bar Officers responded to a fight at a bar on the 7300 block of Roosevelt about 1:21 a.m. on Nov. 10. At the establishment, they found a man sitting on the bar top, with swelling on his forehead and face. He told police a man had punched him with a closed fist. A patron told police that four men were sitting at a table when they began to argue and physically attack one another. The victim tried to intervene but was punched to the ground. The man refused medical attention.
Buick windshield smashed Sometime between 2 and 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 11, someone smashed the windshield of a Buick parked on the 7200 block of Madison. These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Forest Park Police Department, Nov.5-12, 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
Tip hotline Anyone with information regarding the cases mentioned in this report, or on another matter, is encouraged to contact the Forest Park police department’s hotline at 708-615-6239. Information may be left anonymously.
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A night that will go down in history
The who’s who of Forest Park gathered for the annual meeting of the Historical Society of Forest Park at the American Legion Hall on Nov. 11, where member Nancy Cavaretta presented “Our Neighbors, Our Heroes,” an oral history of seven veterans’ stories in town. Attendees enjoyed cake, a visit from Abraham Lincoln, admired the Historical Society’s quilt that recognizes village institutions and more.
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Video gaming from page 9 we can let it to rest. I can guarantee for a fact that the group of people that we have aren’t going to petty and gloat about having won by 200 votes or anything. “All of us are motivated to make Forest Park a good place to raise our families and to live in, and so none of us, nobody wants a divided town.” James Watts, chairman of Let Forest Park Grow, and the bar owner who brought the local battle over video gaming to the state Supreme Court, declined to comment on the results. Martin Sorice, who owns several local bars with his wife, Lynn, donated $2,000 to the Let Forest Park Grow campaign. He posted a message to supporters on Facebook at about 9 p.m. on Nov. 6 “Lynn and I would like to thank everyone who helped us regardless of the outcome,” Sorice wrote. “We love you.” The Sorices own several local taverns, including Blueberry Hill, Angelo O’Leary’s, Carole’s, Circle Inn, Doc Ryan’s Bar & Grill, Pioneer Tap and Shortstop Lounge. As a line snaked outside the polling place entrance at the Howard Mohr Community Center about 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, residents said they felt passionate about the issue of video gambling. Mayra Aguilar, 53, a customer service representative, said that while she enjoys going to casinos, she voted to prohibit video gaming in Forest Park because she doesn’t want
“All of us are motivated to make Forest Park a good place to raise our families and to live in, and so none of us, nobody wants a divided town.” JORDAN KUEHN
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gambling in local bars or restaurants. “Video gaming, I think it is best kept in casinos. I believe it causes an increase in crime rate, people watching to see if you won,” she said. Resident Andris Sprudzs, 37, a middle school teacher in southeast suburban Lansing, said he has family who lives in Las Vegas. When he visits the city—and just not its strip of hotels and casinos—he said it feels clean and well-kept. He said he voted in favor of gambling because he feels the village has controlled it with its limit on signage. “I voted no because, whether it contributes a small amount or large amount to the village, it still contributes,” he said. Caitlin Lutz, 25, a project manager, likewise named the village budget as her biggest concern. Lutz was joined at the polls by her mother, and said voting together is a tradition among the two of them. “I just want to see our community do well,” Lutz said. “So I believe if [video gambling] helps to keep our favorite establishments open, then I support it.”
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Local publishes new book on controversial Lutheran Everyone knows who Martin Luther was, but Philipp of Hesse? By TOM HOLMES Contributing Reporter
Everyone knows who Martin Luther was, but Philipp of Hesse? One reason why Philipp is not well known, even among Lutherans, is that although he was a contemporary and ally of Martin Luther, his ethical choices were and still are questionable. Non-scholars have for 500 years put a kind of scarlet letter next to Philipp’s name and mention only his moral lapses when including him in the Reformation narrative. And yet, Rev. John Helke has written a book on the controversial figure. He will be signing his new book, Philipp of Hesse: Unlikely Hero of the Reformation, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 Madison St. He will also participate in an Independents Day singing at the same store on Nov. 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. But why would an upstanding Lutheran pastor who has been married for 55 years write a biography of a man who brought disgrace on Luther himself ? Here’s what happened. In the 1970s Helmke, of Forst Park, learned more about Philipp of Hesse when he was doing graduate work on Reformation history at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Contrary to everything he heard, Helmke was intrigued by Philipp’s reputation among scholars for being the most tolerant Lutheran prince of his time. In his book, Helmke describes how in 1524, when Philipp turned Lutheran at the age of 20, he wasn’t playing politics. He was putting his life on the line. Philipp, who was born in 1504, was the ruling prince of Hesse, one of the most powerful states of the Holy Roman Empire. Geographically Hesse was about the size of the state of Massachusetts. In those days there was no separation of church and state. Once Philipp decided to follow Luther he did not wait long before declaring all the people of Hesse to be Lutheran. Those that objected could emigrate. Philipp’s political leadership of the Lutheran princes of the Reformation was confirmed in 1526, when he was only 22 and went unchallenged for 14 years. He was able to form a working relationship with Prince John Frederick, and together they formed an alliance called the Schmalkaldic League to defend Protestant Germany when the Emperor, Charles V, attacked. He was eventually captured by Charles V and imprisoned from 1547 till 1552. The Emperor promised to free Philipp if he would abandon his Protestant faith. But that Philipp would never do. In a sense, Helmke’s book is an attempt to set the record straight, to provide some balance to the narrative being told about Philipp. He pointed out that readers of his biog-
raphy of Philipp will see parallels between the ideological polarization of our times and the religious divisions of the Sixteenth Century. So why did Helmke wait so long to write Philipp’s biography? The answer is quite simple. Life happened. Time to write and funds needed to support his family ran out by 1980. Helmke and wife Nancy’s two children, John Jr. and, Catherine Hegarty, who
is now a Forest Park resident, were fast approaching college age. Lacking a call to serve as the pastor of another congregation, Helmke found meaningful employment as a District Representative for Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) -- now Thrivent Financial -- and was able to retire with full benefits in 1998. In 2004 he also retired from full-time parish ministry.
Regarding his retirement, Helmke said, “I am blessed. I don’t need to write to put food on the table. I write because writing is my passion, a most precious gift of God to be desired and enjoyed by all.” Helmke is already at work on a second book which will include the biographies of about six of Luther’s closest supporters and friends.
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Don’t miss D91’s Engage Cafe
Forest Park District 91 Board of Education members have reinstated a community engagement committee after an approximately three-year hiatus, and will be hold a series of events and office hours for community members to engage with the board, starting with Engage Café, a meet-and-greet, discussion session that will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Betsy Ross Primary Elementary School, 1315 Marengo Ave. “It became clear from our community members that they wanted us to be better about being in the community, and being out there, and meeting with people, so that’s why we resurrected the community engagement committee,” said board member Kyra Tyler. Tyler joins board member Christina Ricordati in running the committee. Come January, the District 91 Board of Education will hold monthly “office hours,” where parents, students, community members and more can meet with two members of the board to talk about what’s on their mind. Childcare will be provided at the office hours, courtesy of the school’s parent groups and the National Junior Honor Society student group. The first office hours are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 12, 2019 at a location to be determined.
“The board meeting is not the venue for people to interact with board members,” Ricordati said. “They obviously have the opportunity to sort of say their piece, but it’s not interactive, we’re not responding, that’s just not what it is. People wanted to use it as that and so we needed to create another way for people to do that.” But before the new year, the District 91 board is focusing on Engage Café, which Superintendent Louis Cavallo and Assistant Superintendent Ed Brophy will also attend. The board and administration will also host “Chilly Chili Night” during the annual Holiday Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the parking lot of the District 91 administrative office, 424 Desplaines Ave. “I’m sure people are going to have questions and want to discuss things are not actually board-related -- they’re much more administration-related, so we may pull them in to ask for those questions,” Ricordati said.
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FLOATERS: Huber’s kids both learned to swim before age 3.
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ementary School in Oak Park. She felt determined to teach her then-10-month-old and 2-year-old to swim, but when she looked into nearby ISR instructors’ availability, she realized there were just three teachers within from page 1 80 miles of the city. The earliest available appointment for her girls was four months A waiter approached, commenting that the away, in west suburban Oakbrook, at 6:30 little girl wasn’t afraid of water. a.m. Huber paid the $105 registration fee, “That’s really dangerous,” he said, and along with the approximately $100 weekly recommended Infant Swimming Resource fee, and registered for the class. (ISR), a 52-year-old training program that “I said, ‘You know what? They have to teaches children how to surswim. We have a lifestyle vive in water. Two years later, on the water, they have to Huber credits the program be safe, so we committed with changing her family’s life. to it,’” she said. Now, the River Forest resident Sessions lasted 10-minis changing her community. utes daily for six weeks. She has founded the nonprofit The first two weeks of CAST Water Safety Foundaclasses, Huber thought tion, which will provide swimthe fee was kind of exming lessons to children in the pensive. The third week Forest Park area. Huber has she drove out there, she purchased the building at 7630 felt like it was kind of far Madison St., between Starship away. But by the fourth Restaurant and Catering and week, her kids were rollGaetano’s, and plans to build an ing on their backs, floatabove-ground pool, community ing in the water. education room, event area and LIZ HUBER “My 2-year-old has a more in the approximately 5,000 gross motor delay, so she square-foot space. She aims wasn’t running, jumping, to have the renovation done or climbing stairs yet, but by next June. She has already she was swimming,” Huhired one woman to be an ISR ber said. “To me, as a parinstructor, whose kids Huber all taught to ent, I felt validated and proud that I stuck it swim. She said there’s room for about five out and that I did this for my kids and gave more teachers. them this gift.” “My sister-in-law teases me that I drank She told everyone who would listen about swimming Kool-Aid,” Huber said, adding: ISR’s impact. But when it came time for her “Life was simpler before we did this, but daughters’ three-day refresher course three we’re happy, we’re passionate and driven.” months later, their instructor had moved to After learning about ISR two years ago, Aurora, nearly 35 miles and 40-minutes from Huber returned to life in River Forest, her home. Huber’s daughters still had the where she taught at nearby Longfellow El-
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“My 2-year-old has a gross motor delay, so she wasn’t running, jumping, or climbing stairs yet, but she was swimming.”
6:30 a.m. time slot; now the family was waking up at 5:05 a.m. “At first, I got mad at ISR that they didn’t have more people,” she said. But then, she looked at ISR’s career page. Huber learned individuals have to dedicate eight weeks to full-time training to become a certified instructor, and realized people can’t afford to dedicate the time, don’t know about the program and that finding pool space is tough. Growing up as the heir to the Alberto Culver global consumer products firm -- which her grandfather founded in 1955 and the family eventually sold to Unilever for $3.7 billion in 2011 -- Huber realized she could do something, thinking it might be the perfect mix of her teaching, business and charitable interests. Her mother had always told her “with great privilege comes great responsibility.” When she worked as a teacher, her mother always pushed her to open her own school or become a principal.
“It used to drive me insane,” Huber said, feeling that just because her mom, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carol Lavin Bernick, thought up big plans, didn’t mean she needed to. Huber was happy as an elementary school teacher. But “when I found this, I was able to kind of let my guard down and think, ‘Alright, if there are resources and connections that we need to grow this team and spread the word and make it available to everybody, then maybe I should,” she said. Huber applied and was accepted to ISR swim instructor training, welcoming master instructors from Arizona into her home to teach her how to be an ISR instructor. After eight weeks, she passed the course but then faced the challenge of finding a pool to teach in. Huber taught at gyms, people’s backyards, hotel pools, spending 20 hours a week just looking for pool space. Finally, her mom and husband approached her, asking if she was trying to reach as many children as possible or if she was just trying to prove a point. “They said, ‘You have the privilege to be able to help more kids if you can get over your need to do it all yourself,’” she said. “So this one school that we were never going to open because I was going to do everything by myself is ours now.” Huber and her husband founded the CAST Water Safety Foundation, which will provide ISR services to children ages six months to six years old -- “But if there’s an 8-year-old who doesn’t know how to swim, we’ll take them,” she said. The nonprofit will partner with the Live Like Jake drowning prevention foundation, to provide families of drowning victims free swimming lessons. She said ISR also offers scholarships to families of first-responders, military, teachers and more. “I’ve had moms crying at my knees at lessons, saying ‘Why did you know about this before your child died? My child drowned,’” Huber said. “I’m trying to help people early in life, change statistics for childhood drowning and improve quality of life for people later on.” CONTACT: ntepper@wjinc.com
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A cheer for contested elections
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ill be another month before we fully understand the contours of next spring’s municipal, parks and school elections. Nominating petitions do not have to be filed until mid-December for inclusion on the April ballot. Already, though, we know that a full slate headed by Rory Hoskins — mayoral and four commissioner candidates — is forming. Chris Harris, a former commissioner and past mayoral challenger, is also passing petitions. And all signs point to a re-election run by Mayor Anthony Calderone and we expect additional commissioner candidates, possibly some running for re-election. In the Proviso Township High School race the slate of hard-charging incumbents is ready to seek re-election. And an opposing slate is also forming. While we have been enthused supporters of the 209 Together slate, we welcome competition in a district that suffered for too long under the foot of a political machine. Meanwhile, our own District 91 public elementary schools don’t often see a contested election. There was a time, depressingly, when a full slate of candidates was not available to voters on Election Day. Two write-in candidates happily stepped forward and served. That seemingly won’t be the case come spring when three seats on the five-person board are up for election. This is all good for democracy in Forest Park.
How we talk to each other
A week out from the vote on video gaming, we’re encouraged by the tone of the conversation in Forest Park. Whether it is one-on-one (always best), in letters to the editor of the Review and even (so far, fingers crossed) on Facebook, there seems to be a sincere effort to be civil, not to gloat, and, wonderfully, even to offer genuine ideas on how Forest Park can grow. Good for us. All of us. Well, there is always the exception. And last week in our town it was a doozy of an insane, demented, horrifying mailer that hit homes just before or just after Election Day. The motivations seem unclear given the odd election timing. The origin of this spew remains unknown as attribution was, of course, cowardly unclaimed and the head fakes toward multiple possible sponsors were lame. We’re done with this venom and division and we are hopeful — we’ll find out come the spring election season if we are also naïve — that Forest Park is ready to actively move past this meanness and cruelty. Enough said.
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Rocking into middle age
might be too old for concerts. This point was driven home to me a couple weeks ago when Liz Phair (who I hadn’t thought about since about 1996) played the Metro (which I also hadn’t thought about since about 1996). One of my friends had to pass on her ticket because her kid was sick (this would not make me feel old except that she had to stay home not because he couldn’t be left with a sitter, but because he’s 16 and couldn’t be left with the pain meds alleviating his sports injury) so I took the spot. Outstanding start to the evening: I got a great parking space. Like, so good I was suspicious it was reserved for Liz’s tour bus. The psychological boost of a world-class parking spot cannot be overstated. This was like finding a ten on the sidewalk; just a monster good-mood bump right out of the box. I needed the bump, because concerts start much later than they used to. The ticket said 9 p.m., which was tolerable, but when we arrived the sign on the door said Liz would go on at 10:30. Why can’t they put the real time on the tickets? I’ve never really understood the opening act idea. When I go to a restaurant and order a sandwich they don’t make me eat a different sandwich that I didn’t order before I can have the one I requested and paid for. We got in line to go in with a lot of people that seemed very much older than the Metro crowds of my memory. Liz must be popular with old people nowadays. Maybe she had a song in a Tom Hanks movie or something. There were guys at the door patting folks down and checking IDs. I was neither searched nor carded, which is a delightful aspect of aging I had not previously considered. Obviously I’m over 21, so scrutinize the photo ID all
you want, but not sweating awkward questions about the e-cartridge tucked where a collar stay normally goes was a nice change of pace. Prime evening for crowd watching. Most of the folks were older than me (I hope) but they were clearly excited. My favorites were the couples in Wayback Machine mode who had clearly dug out their outfits from concert dates 20 years past. So charming to see Gram and Poppy in vintage grunge. Eventually, whoever the opener was finished and Liz came out. I remember Liz as fairly cute, which she still is, but now in less of a rock-girl way and more of a hottestveteran-teacher-at-New-Trier, Stacy’s Mom kind of way. She’s aged with her audience, but well. Warmly approved, including the double-pleasing detail that she was wearing rock-chick stage clothes with orthopedic gym shoes. Time takes its toll on us all, though it rests lighter on Liz than some other rock stars I could name, Steven Tyler. I considered a beer, since the last time I was at the Metro I couldn’t have gotten one, but by that point I was perfectly content with the concert state of mind my collar stay had provided. We were hungry by that point – no surprise – and went off looking for the usual post-show snack, but with that search came one last marker of age: None of the traditional late-night options (tacos, pizza, hot dogs, shawarma) can be consumed past both the hour of midnight and the age of 40 unless you’re chasing bites with swigs of Maalox. We got in the car, waving at the children in line for the next show (good god) and leaving them to wonder who those well-dressed people were to warrant such a rock-star parking space.
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The benefits of puppetry in Family Church ministry In the fall of 2018 Michael Thomas and a family, all members of Forest Park Baptist Church, heard a devotional, read through a script, practiced the blocking of puppets and proceeded to shoot a video of a puppet play all within five hours. The video will be shared during a Church Service at Forest Park Baptist Church. The benefits of this kind of ministry are obvious. The simple performance of puppetry is immersive. The puppet play “Faith of a Son” takes places during the Christmas Story. The settings and the clothing of the characters were all researched. Some of the lines of the play are taken directly from the King James bible account of the Birth of Christ. The family
who performed the play had to think and react like the characters in the Christmas narrative. The experience of Christmas became immersive. The immersion in the performance of these play reflects the immersion of the Christian walk in Christ. A puppetry ministry like this fits well in a family’s busy schedule. As mentioned earlier, the performance and recording of this drama was accomplished within five hours. The realization of this drama dovetailed with the participant’s demands of work and school. This integration with day to day life reflects the integration of the holy in the day to day life. Finally the use of puppetry brings an immediacy to this Christian ministry. The per-
formance demands a harmony between word and action. The puppets and backdrops bring immediate representations of the characters and locations of the Christmas Story. The Christmas narrative itself includes the immediacy of giving birth to a child, the search of the wise men for the king, and the revelation of God incarnate who is Jesus Christ. All this reflects the immediacy and self evidence of Christ in the Chrisian’s Life. The video made during this ministry will be presented for the first time as part of the 10:45 Church Service at Forest Park Baptist Church on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Michael Thomas Forest Park resident
The village should commit to becoming 100% renewable Last month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a startling report on the dire state of the environment, and the short amount of time (about 13 years to be exact) we have left before the atmosphere reaches irreversible levels of warming. Climate change is a moral and ethical issue, and we as Forest Parkers, a community of people raising children who will have to live through the global instability due the mistakes of past generations, have the duty to act. How? Among the many ways we can reduce our individual and collective carbon footprints, one of the most impactful ways Forest Park as a Village can make a difference is by going 100% renewable. Now, I may have lost some of you by line one at the phrase “change climate,” and I get it. Even with the dire news reports, it’s easy to get lost in the illusion that climate change is not occurring. Besides for the warmer fall weather, for the most part, we live in a part of the world that (as of now) seems pretty comfortable and safe from the effects of climate change. And that lack of dire threat to us in this moment makes it easy to continue going about our days as if nothing is wrong. Here’s the thing: you and I are living in a fool’s paradise. While we gas up our cars and heat up our homes with emission-creating oil and gas, those in the Maldives face the very real possibility that the majority of their island will be underwater by the end of the century, whether or not we halt climate change. Still seem too far removed? Some of our favorite travel spots are listed as the most vulnerable to coastal flooding by 2050. Think New York and Miami, not to mention the increase in forest fires and droughts expected
to hit California. More directly, according to the National Climate Assessment, for the Midwest “Extreme heat, heavy downpours, and flooding will af affect infrastructure, health, agriculture, forestry, transportation, air and water quality, and more. Climate change will also exacerbate a range of risks to the great lakes.” And as the rest of the world shifts into water scarcity, all eyes will be on the Great Lakes. So, what can we in our little village do? Start with our energy supply. Buildings emit 39% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, and we have the power to change our energy supply, both as individual households and as a town. Because Forest Park is so small, we have the opportunity to be leaders in the future of sustainability by becoming a 100% renewable town. Not only will we be contributing to the reversal of climate change, but sustainability is highly attractive for new homebuyers considering Forest Park as a permanent residence. Many cities, large and small, have make commitments to go 100% renewable, including Berkeley, California; Amherst, Massachusetts; Middleton, Wisconsin; Salt Lake City; and Portland, Oregon, just to name a few. While many options are available for your home, one great place to start is Arcadia Power (I have no affiliation). I urge you to seriously consider switching your energy source, and to use your voice as a resident to tell our politicians that we want to move forward into a clean energy future.
Lucia Whalen Forest Park resident
I want to thank all the people I have had the pleasure of speaking with in person these past months and years before the election. Everyone was polite, civil, and considerate – even when we disagreed. (Okay, in one instance someone’s temper flared, but we ended with a handshake and a shared joke.) If you are on Facebook or following some of the online comments on the Forest Park Review page, you’d think we had an insurmountable divide in the village – that there is an “us” and a “them.” I don’t think there is. I think there are folks who are passionate about their home town and have strong feelings about issues important to them and how best to solve some of those issues. But differing opinions don’t mean we’re divided. Just look at the times when the town comes together for a cause; successful food drives and charity events. A Facebook page that can be pretty contentious turns into a public service all-hands-on-deck to find a missing pet. The village should be proud that so many of us showed up at the polls – it was a record turnout; a majority of us cared enough about the town to exercise our right to vote. I hope we can stay engaged and passionate and I look forward to working with folks on future issues. And I hope we spend more time talking face-toface as opposed to keyboard-to-keyboard.
Amy Binns-Calvey Forest Park resident
Kiwanis launches Andy Collis scholarship The Kiwanis Club of Forest Park announces the initiation of an Andy Collis Award Program. This Program will present scholarships to Forest Park residents who are matriculating from senior high school to college in the Autumn. Among other factors to be considered, applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic potential, Forest Park residency, and a commitment to community service. Andy Collis was a Golden Kiwanian. He had been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park for over 50 years. Andy may be best known in Forest Park for the many years he drove a school bus for District 91. The Program Fund has received an initial contribution from Lynn and Marty Sorice. The Sorice family has generously pledged to donate $6,000 a year for the next four years. Other community members, businesses, organizations, clubs, and groups are encouraged to join the Sorice Family in its financial support of this Program. Donations made payable to the Foundation of the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park can be sent to the Post Office Box 514, Forest Park, IL, 60130. The Foundation, a 501c3 organization, will be the fiscal agent for the Program. For more information about the Andy Collis Award Proram please contact Selection Committee Secretary, Jerry Lordan, at either (708)386-0127, #340 or glordan@fenwickfriars.com. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers working to improve the world one child and one community at a time. Our local Kiwanis Club is currently celebrating its 95th year of service to our community. The Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm at a variety of locations. Visitors and Guests are always welcome to attend a meeting and to join the Club and are urged to contact Karen Dylewski at the Howard Mohr Community Center at (708)771-7737 to confirm the location. Be Somebody Special. Be a Kiwanian.
The Kiwanis Club of Forest Park
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RELIGION GUIDE Presbyterian
Check First.
First Congregational Church of Maywood
400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.
You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130
William S. Winston Pastor
ELCA, Lutheran
Good Shepherd
Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship
All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741
Lutheran—ELCA
United Lutheran Church
409 Greenfield Street (at Ridgeland Avenue) Oak Park Holy Communion with nursery care and children’s chapel each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television DAYSTAR (M-F)
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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
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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
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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
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TEEN COORDINATOR The Park District of Oak Park is looking to hire an After School Teen Coordinator. The position assists in developing and implementing programs for day camps, after school programs, and teen programs on a part-time year-round basis. Responsible for driving a 15 passenger van. Must be 21 years of age and must have a valid driver’s license. Approximately 28 hours a week, 12:30 PM–6:15 PM, $14/ hour. To view full job description and to apply, go to www.pdop.org JOB ID 1487 TOP PAY FOR PART-TIME MOVERS EVENINGS & WEEKENDS Call 312-942-1850
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On November 22, 2018, on behalf of the Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA), the Village of Oak Park (Village) as the Responsible Entity will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release funds for 2018 public housing Capital Fund Program costs in Oak Park, Illinois at a total cost of $258,657. An Environmental Review Record covering this activity has been made by the Village, which documents the environmental review. This Environmental Review Record (ERR) is on file at the below address and is available for public examination and copying upon request from November 15 to November 21, 2018, 5 p.m. The ERR is also available on the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) at: https://www. o nec p d .i nfo/ e nv i r onm e nt a l review/environmental-reviewrecords On behalf of OPHA, the Village of Oak Park and Cara Pavlicek, in her official capacity as Village Manager, and Tammie Grossman, in her official capacity as Development Customer Services Director, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decisionmaking, and action, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, OPHA may use the Capital Fund Program funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept an objection of its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by one or both of the responsible entity’s Certifying Officers; (b) that the responsible entity has failed to make one of the two findings pursuant to Sec. 58.40 or to make the written determination required by Secs. 58.35, 58.47 or 58.53 for the project or activity, as applicable; or (c) that the recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by Sec. 58.75 before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification by HUD. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to HUD PIH at 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60604. Objections to the release of funds based on other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objection received after 5 p.m., December 6, 2018 will be considered by HUD. Cara Pavlicek, Village Manager, and Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director (Certifying Officers) 123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Published in Wednesday Journal 11/14/2018
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Community Design Commission, acting as the Design Review Commission, of the Village of Oak Park on Wednesday evening, December 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois on the following matter: Cal. No. 03-17-DRC: 1133 South Blvd. The Applicant Chris Bishop with Bishop Image Group, on behalf of, OP South Boulevard LLC, is requesting that variations be granted from the following sections of the Sign Code of the Village of Oak Park to permit the installation of four (4) temporary banner signs and window signage located at the premises commonly known as 1133 South Boulevard, Oak park, IL: 1. Section 7-7-13 (B) (2) (b) limits temporary banners to thirtytwo (32) square feet in area; whereas the four proposed temporary banners are 1,485 square feet, 637.5 square feet, 286 square feet and 146 square feet; and 2. Section 7-7-13 (B) (2) (c) allows only one (1) banner per zoning lot; whereas the proposal features four temporary banners; and 3. Section 7-7-13 (B) (2) (d) requires that no temporary banners may be located higher than the roofline of the building to which it is attached; whereas the proposed temporary banner located on the east elevation of the building is located above the roofline of the building; and 4. Section 7-7-13 (B) (2) (f) requires that temporary banners are limited to a display of seven (7) days when not related to a date specific or, if date specific, may be erected no earlier than five (5) days prior to the event plus the duration of the event and must be removed within two (2) days after the event; whereas the proposed temporary banners would be displayed for approximately one year; and 5. Section 7-7-13 (B) (6) (b) requires that temporary window signs are limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the window area; whereas the window signs are proposed to cover approximately 75% of the window area.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.JOSE SANCHEZ, CHRISTINA SANCHEZ, VERONICA M. SANCHEZ Defendants 2018 CH 05980 1318 S 11TH AVE MAYWOOD, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 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 1318 S 11TH AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-215-0170000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The
Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-04977. 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. 14-18-04977 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 05980 TJSC#: 38-6870 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. I3103043
12, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 21, 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 1034 LATHROP AVENUE, Forest Park, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-13-416-0160000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $187,806.48. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identifi-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.CAROL L. GAUGER A/K/A CAROL LYNN GAUGER Defendants 18 CH 6328 1034 LATHROP 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 September
All papers in connection with the above matter are on file at the Village of Oak Park and available for examination by interested parties by contacting the Zoning Administrator at 708.358.5449.
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cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 18-086592. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-086592 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 6328 TJSC#: 38-7574 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. I3103811
SERIES 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH L. PURNELL, KENNETH PURNELL JR. A/K/A KENNETH PURNELL, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 000292 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 10, 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 110 S. HUMPHREY AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-08-305-0030000. 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 is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court
file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-22714. 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. 14-13-22714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002
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dio on the top floor in the heart of Forest Park! This is a nice clean unit including appliances, one deeded parking space, a storage locker, and all in an elevator building! The building is a well managed and financially sound property. All electric building. The mortgage and assessment together are cheaper than any rent around!! ........................................................$49,900
317 N. HARVEY
This top-to-bottom renovation offers the perfect marriage of high end updates and original charm. The attention to detail starts in the entryway with hand restored vintage wallpaper which leads to a gracious foyer, open living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen; all rehabbed with impeccable attention to detail. Custom built-ins compliment restored original woodwork on every floor. Large fenced in back yard with a new 2 car garage. ..............................................$777,500
1016 LATHROP AVE Cute little Georgian needs your ideas and love! Jump right in at this price and add your creativity to this little two bedroom one bath charmer. Living room, eat in kitchen on the first floor and two bedrooms plus bath on the second floor. There is also an unfinished basement. Super lovely and private yard plus two car garage! Very close to blue line "L" stop, Forest Park aquatic center, brand new fitness center and tennis courts! .............................................$179,900
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TWO BEDROOM 1.1 BATHROOMS. Kitchen remodeled 4 years ago, baths were updated with ceramic floors and tub surround bedrooms and living room are carpeted. Two sleeve A/C units . Newer kitchen appliances. Covered parking. Close to Madison business district restaurants and shops. .......................................................................$121,000
NEW LISTING! 2,450 S.F. OF LUXURY! Center unit! 4 floors of living! Enormous master with a soaking tub and enclosed shower, walk in closet, and a private balcony. 2nd fl. offers 2 additional large bedrooms, walk in closet, storage, and full bath. 1st fl is all oak flooring, living room with a fireplace and eating area, and an eat in kitchen. Bedroom #4 is located in the fully finished basement with a family room area, and full bathroom. 1 space garage. This is the LARGEST TOWNHOME on the market IN FOREST PARK!! $389,000
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Six year young remodel top to bottom! Three bedrooms on the main floor and one in the fully finished basement. NEW plumbing/windows/ HVAC/electric/and two car garage in 2012! Totally refinished kitchens and bathrooms! Granite counter tops, stone back splash, custom trim work. Just one block to the amazing park district tennis courts, aquatic center, and brand new fitness center! A short walk to the blue line "L" stop and downtown shopping, restaurants and night life! ........................................................................................... $269,000
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NEW LISTING! Two bedroom, One bath A vintage cottage set on a country like lot with it's mature pine trees and decorative tile work on the front columns and decorative corbels. This one owner home has withstood the test of time. Meticulously maintained, the home was converted to all electric in 1960. At this time, unlike almost all bungalows, every wall was opened up and insulated. A modern touch of space pac central air was installed. The present owner maintained a temperature of 72 degrees in the winter and 70 degrees in the summer. The average bill for heat, AC, hot water domestic elect. was $161 per month. It is understood from the current owner that there is oak flooring throughout the living room, dining room, and of course the bedrooms. The basement has surprisingly high ceiling height and is ready for the finishing touch. Also ready to be finished is the large open attic space. ...........................................................................................................................$ 239,900
631 MARENGO IT DOES NOT GET MUCH BETTER than this home! A true Forest Park gem that checks everything off of your wish list. Highlights include: walkable to everything the area has to offer, seemingly endless storage options, 4 large bedrooms on the 2nd floor, high ceilings, wide staircase, second floor laundry, full basement, brand new wood windows, brand new over-sized garage, hardwood floors, crown molding, granite, marble, stainless steel appliances, and 42" kitchen cabinets in eat in kitchen! This home is turn key and ready for new owners! $549,000
Forest Park School District 91 Chilly Chili Nite – ¼ Page Ad Updated November 9, 2018 WELL MAINTAINED 2 FLAT with a 5 room and 4 room apt. Separate gas forced air furnaces with C/A on the 1st. floor. Separate hot water heaters, 100 amp circuit breaker panels. Coin operated HEADLINE washer & dryer. Refinished hardwood floors in both apartments. Parking for four CHILLY CHILI NITE cars .............................................$279,900 Sponsored by the Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education
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Sponsored by the Forest Park School District 91 Board of Education SUBHEAD Friday, November 30, 2018 District Office Parking Lot District Office Parking Lot 424 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130 424 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm COPY Doing the Holiday Walk this year? Warm up with a free bowl of delicious Stars Warm up with a free bowl of delicious Starship chili the District 91 Board of Education. Chili served 4:30-6:30pm in the District Off compliments of the District 91 Board of Education. Chili Ferdinand just off Madision (next to McDonald’s). served 4:30-6:30pm in the District Office parking lot on Ferdinand just off Madison (next to McDonald’s). For more information please contact Scott Dunnell, Public Relations and Comm District 91, at sdunnell@forestparkschools.org or call 708-388-5700, ext. 302. For more information please contact Scott Dunnell, Public Relations and Communications Manager for District 91, at sdunnell@forestparkschools.org or call 708-388-5700, ext. 302.
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