Landmark Answer Book 2018

2018 Answer Book

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CONTENTS Publisher Dan Haley Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Editor Bob Uphues Contributing Editor Lacey Sikora Business Manager Joyce Minich Staff Photographer Alexa Rogals Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes Editorial Designers Javier Govea, Jacquinete Baldwin IT Manager/ Web Developer Mike Risher Business Manager Joyce Minich Ad Production Manager Philip Soell Ad Design Manager Andrew Mead Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Kids and adults flocked to downtown Brookfield on Oct. 28, 2017, for the annual Monsters on Mainstreet trick-or-treating and costume contest event.

Ad Designers Debbie Becker, Mark Moroney Ad Design Director Dawn Ferencak Display Advertising Sales Bill Wossow, Marc Stopeck Event Coordinator Carmen Rivera

RIVERSIDE/BROOKFIELD

Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan

New Residents’ Guide

3

Chamber of Commerce

5

Churches

19

Clubs

21

Food

31

Government

39

Libraries

50

Parks and Recreation

52

Schools

58

Media Assistant Megan Dickel Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Distribution Coordinator David Oromaner Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Senior trumpet player Jay Heer plays “Taps” on Nov. 10, 2017, during the annual Veterans Day assembly inside the gymnasium at RiversideBrookfield High School.

ON THE COVER: Stanley Tokarz casts his line into the Des Plaines River from the bank in Swan Pond Park in Riverside during the Recreation Department’s first-ever kids’ fishing derby on June 11, 2017. About 40 kids and their parents showed up to fish on a day where temperatures reached into the 90s. | FILE

Comptroller Edward Panschar Credit Manager Laurie Myers HOW TO REACH US 141 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE: 708-442-6739 FAX: 708-467-9066 www.RBLandmark.com © 2018 Wednesday Journal, Inc.

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NEW RESIDENTS’ GUIDE DRIVER’S LICENSES To receive a driver’s license or state ID card, you must provide, in addition to a birth certificate, at least two other forms of identification that validate your name, date of birth, Illinois residency, social security number and a valid signatur e.

The nearest Secretary of State driver’s licensing facilities are at 5301 W. Lexington St. in Chicago; in the Melrose Crossing shopping center at the corner of Mannheim Road and North Avenue in Melrose Park and at 7358 W. 87th St. in Bridgeview.

Call the Secretary of State, Driver’s License Office 312-7931010.

VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registering to vote in Cook County has never been easier. If you have an Illinois driver’s license or state ID, you can register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov.

You can also register to vote in person through the village’s clerk’s office. Call for information at: ❒ Riverside Village Clerk, 4472700 ❒ Brookfield Village Clerk, 4857344 ❒ North Riverside Village Clerk, 447-4211 For more detailed voter registration information and to find your local polling place, visit the Cook County Clerk’s Web site at www. cookcountyclerk.com.

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Riverside Township is split

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Joe Teresi, a mail carrier in North Riverside, helped reunite an 82-year-old Alzheimer’s patient with his family, while on his route on April 21, 2017. between Districts 3 and 4, while Proviso Township is split between Districts 4 and 7. Lyons Township is within District 3. See Government Listings on Page 40 for more information.

TOWNSHIP INFORMATION Parts of Brookfield, Riverside, North Riverside and Lyons are part of Riverside Township. Parts of North Riverside and Brookfield are part of Proviso Township. A small portion of Riverside and the south half of Brookfield are part of Lyons Township. See Government Listings on Page 35 for more information.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS General: 9-1-1

Illinois Poison Center: 800-222-1222

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Riverside Police, 447-2127 Fire, 447-2123 Brookfield Police, 485-8131 Fire, 485-0076 North Riverside Police, 447-9191 Fire, 447-1981

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Village and Township offices ❒ Riverside Village Hall, 4472700 ❒ Brookfield Village Hall, 4857344

❒ North Riverside Village Hall, 447-4211 ❒ Riverside Township, 442-4400 ❒ Proviso Township, 343-2300 ❒ Lyons Township, 482-8300 Local school districts ❒ North Riverside Komarek Public School District 94, 447-8030 ❒ Brookfield-LaGrange Park Public School District 95, 485-0606 ❒ Riverside Public School District 96, 447-5007 ❒ Brookfield-LaGrange- LaGrange Park District 102, 482-2400 ❒ Brookfield-Lyons Public School District 103, 783-4100 ❒ Riverside Brookfield Public High School District 208, 442-7500 ❒ Lyons Township High School District 204, 579-6300

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NEW RESIDENTS’ GUIDE POST OFFICES Brookfield 3731 Prairie Ave. 485-0572 North Riverside 7300 25th St. 442-8207 Riverside 45 E. Burlington St. 442-8207

LOCAL HOSPITALS AMITA Adventist Hinsdale Hospital 120 N. Oak St. Hinsdale 630-856-9000 AMITA Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd. LaGrange

245-9000 Loyola University Medical Center and Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood 216-9000 MacNeal Hospital 3249 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn 783-9100 Westlake Hospital 1225 W. Lake St. Melrose Park 681-3000 Rush Oak Park Hospital 520 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park 383-9300 West Suburban Hospital Medical Center 3 Erie Ct.

Oak Park 383-6200

UTILITIES NICOR (Natural Gas): 888-6426748 ComEd (Electric): 800-334-7661 AT&T (Phone, Cable, Internet): 800-244-4444 Comcast (Phone, Cable, Internet): 800-266-2278

COOK COUNTY, STATE AGENCIES ❒ Attorney General Consumer Protection Bureau, 800-3865438 ❒ Attorney General senior citizens consumer fraud hotline, 800-243-5377 ❒ Attorney General military and veteran’s rights hotline, 800-

382-3000 ❒ Cook County Clerk’s Office of Vital Records, 312-603-7790 ❒ Cook County Dept. of Public Health, 708-633-4000 ❒ Cook County Forest Preserve District, 800-870-3666 ❒ Cook County Sheriff’s Police, 708-865-4700 ❒ Illinois DCFS Child Abuse hotline, 800-252-2873 ❒ Illinois Department of Employment Security, 800-2445631 ❒ Illinois Department of Human Services, 800-843-6154 ❒ Illinois Department of Revenue, 800-732-8866 ❒ Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, 847-294-4000 ❒ U.S. Post Office Customer Service, 800-275-8777

6 Generations of the Nosek Family – Independently Owned and Operated Two Locations to Serve the Community Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 www.KuratkoNosek.com

Johnson-Nosek Funeral Home 3847 Prairie Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 www.JohnsonNosek.com

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BROOKFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A+ Presidential Plumbing & Sewer P.O. Box 456 Brookfield, IL 60513 485-8584 apluspresidentialplumbingandsewer.com

Alpahbet Learning Center 9220 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-0303 myalphabetlearningcenter.com

Andersen Tax, LLC 222 W. Adams St., Suite 2250 Chicago, IL 60606 312-239-6101 andersentax.com/offices

Berwyn Development Corp.

3322 S. Oak Park Ave. Berwyn, Il 60402 berwyn.net

Barone’s 9209 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-4300 baronesbrookfield.com

Betty’s Flowers & Gifts 9138 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-3893 bettysflowers.biz

Brainchild Creative Design 9428 Monroe Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 312-391-3243

FILE

Kids chase after bubbles while waiting for the music to start at Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights concert on June 30, 2017.

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3700 Grand Ave Blvd.

Brookfield, IL 60513 255-5335 brennanspa.com

3300 Golf Road Brookfield, IL 60513 688-8308 brookfieldzoo.org

Brookfield Alehouse

Cantata Adult Life Services

8900 Fairview Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 255-5933 BrookfieldAlehouse.com

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Blvd.

Brookfield, IL 60513 485-6917 brookfieldpubliclibrary.info

8700 31st St. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-1142 cantata.org

CarStar Scola’s Collision Center 9110 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513

485-7600 carstar.com

Central Auto Rebuilders 8929 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-6266 centralautorebuilders.com

Pillars Community Health 23 Calendar Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525 352-0081 communitynurse.org

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Zoo fun facts

Brookfield Zoo Nutrition Services

chops

200

pounds of

carrots and sweet potatoes each week

delivers

390

pounds of

zoo carnivore complete diet each week

delivers

80

bags of ice

shavings each week

delivers

1,800

pounds

of capelin to the zoo’s fisheating animals each week

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delivers

200

bales

of grass and alfalfa hay each month

prepares

140

pounds of

fruit salad each week for 11 different areas in the zoo

Delivers so many mealworms that if they were lined up end to end, they would stretch over 30 miles long

Uses over

5,000

eggs every year prepares

300

individual diets

each week for over 100 animals

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Community Nurse Healthcare

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Connell Plumbing 3234 Elm Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 531-9478 connellplumbing.com

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Douglas Auto Body

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Express Employment 9219 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-4855

Fannie Mae - Broadview 126 Broadview Village Square Broadview, IL 60155 334-3682

Farmers Insurance – Tim Gannon Agency 8922 Fairview Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 905-5906 farmersagent.com/tgannon

First National Bank of Brookfield

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Costco Wholesale

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9127 Sherman Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-9320 fmgevents.com

CHAMBER Frisky Dog Daycare

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Morning, Noon & Night Plumbing & Sewer

Future Technology Systems

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8940 Shields Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-8940 futuresystems.pro

Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians

Gorman & Associates 9517 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 387-1122 gormancpa.com

9213 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 704-1716 msclarasmusic.com

Gosia’s Coffee Shop 8836 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 255-5418 gosiascoffee.com

Greater LaGrange YMCA 1100 E. 31st St. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 352-7600 greaterlagrangeymca.org

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 9445 31st St. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-2000 hitzemanfuneral.com

House Pros Home Inspections 8648 Parkview Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 373-5441 houseprosinc.com

Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-9640

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Eileen Grimm gets a haircut by Ramona Carbonara at the North Riverside Commons in North Riverside on Feb. 13, 2017. The village’s Park and Recreation Department offers $6 haircuts to seniors citizens several times per year.

Ketchmark Landscaping

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3514 Rosemear Ave.

Brookfield, IL 60513

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Kiwanis Club of Brookfield P.O. Box 225 Brookfield, IL 60513

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MacNeal Hospital

NTS Physical Therapy & Medical Supply 9132 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 562-0999 ntsinc.org

People’s Economy Party P.O. Box 93 Brookfield, IL 60513 387-0437

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Leo’s Liquor

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RPK Appraisals P.O. Box 275 La Grange, IL 60525 785-5550

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Sherwin-Williams 9740 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 387-7050 sherwinwilliams.com

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The Landmark/Wednesday Journal 141 S. Oak Park Ave.

St. Paul’s Lutheran School

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Tischler Finer Foods

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IVINS / MORAVECEK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES

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Village of Brookfield 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 brookfieldil.gov

West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry 9440 Joliet Rd.

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Getting to know MARTIN LYNCH

Owner of the Irish Times Pub in Brookfield How long have you owned the Irish Times? Prior to taking on this role, how long had you been in the community?

I purchased Irish Times from my Uncle Martin Cosgrave in 2008. He established the pub and restaurant in 1991, this will be our 27th year of business in 2018.

What brought you here?

The first time I came to Brookfield was in June 1998 to visit my uncle. I loved it so much that I returned for a visit every summer after that whilst I was in university. Initially, I came to visit family. Then, my trips here were to see the friends that I had made during my stays in Brookfield, many of whom have come to visit us over the years in my hometown of Athenry County, Galway.

I am engaged to a local lady, Lauren, who grew up on Vernon Avenue. in Brookfield, so we hope to continue to live, work and have our own family in Brookfield for another generation or two at Irish Times.

What keeps you here?

Too many things to mention! I especially love the customers, my friends, Lauren and the people I work with at Irish Times. I really enjoy the lovely summers. We are blessed to have an incredible city like Chicago right on our doorstep where the skyline is always changing, and there is always something interesting and fun to see and do no matter what season or time of year it is.

I have to say I really enjoy and get great satisfaction from events and happenings at Irish Times too.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

My amazing 10-year-old daughter Emma (who helped me with the answers).

What keeps you up at night?

Jetlag.

What do you love about Brookfield?

The people of Brookfield are so similar to the people I grew up with in Athenry in Ireland, they have always been so friendly, helpful and kind.

There is an amazing community spirit in town, and everyone has always been so welcoming. My friends and family that visit from Ireland always remark on how lovely everyone is here and how much like home it is in Brookfield. They say

that the Irish are famous for their hospitality, but I have never felt anywhere that is as close to home as here! There are lovely parks for everyone to enjoy and having three Metra stops and trains almost every hour in town makes trips downtown or to the or western suburbs effortless. We are very fortunate to have such a massive attraction in the village as Brookfield Zoo with over 2 million visitors every year. The staff are amazing there and the zoo brings so many people to the area, which really helps a lot of the local businesses. I have brilliant neighbors all around me, the people that enjoy the pub, all of the people at the village of Brookfield, from the public works to police officers, are fantastic, and they work very hard to continue to develop and maintain a fantastic, safe community for everyone to live, be happy and enjoy.

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Barr Systems Inc. 43 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 442-0099

Berwyn Development Corp 3322 S Oak Park Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-8100 berwyn.net

Beyond Words Dance Studio 7933 39th St. Lyons, IL 60534 447-0700 beyondwordsdancecenter.com

Bliss Creative 510 Berkeley Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 821-5175 bliss-creative.com

Blueprint Tours, Inc. 39 E Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 442-9914 blueprinttours.com

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce

Aunt Diana’s Candy Makers

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29 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-1031

Brookfield Zoo-Chicago Zoological Society

Baird & Warner 114 Calendar Ave LaGrange, IL 60525

3300 Golf Rd. Brookfield, IL 60513 688-8400 brookfieldzoo.org

CHAMBER BTR Marketing & Design, Inc

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8 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-8763 colorsmithstainedglass.com

Burlington Realty

Comic Collector

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3246 Harlem Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 442-0399 cmccollector.com

Caledonian Senior Living

Costco Wholesale

2800 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 447-5092 caledonianseniorliving.org

2500 Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 853-1017 costco.com

Cantata Adult Life Services

Cybertoast

8700 31st St. Brookfield, IL 60513 387-8361 cantata.org

4418 W Roosevelt Rd. Hillside, IL 60162 449-0740 cybertoast.com 447-6985

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Edward Jones

410 Longcommon Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 557-7311

6 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 442-9233 edwardjones.com

Children’s Dentistry 1129 Harlem Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 386-5437 kidsdentistforestpark.com

Chocolate Twist 82 Woodside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 829-1752 chocolate-twist.com

Coldwell Banker 219 W Hillgrove Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525 352-4840,708-220-2174 coldwelllbankeronline.com

Fairwind Sail Charters 147 Bloomingbank Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 442-2670 fairwindsail.com

COURTESY OF CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Tiger at the Brookfield Zoo searching for treats inside a tree.

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The Frederick Law Olmsted Society

Fruit Pudding Group 33 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 312-752-6220 thechewchew.com

PO Box 65

Father & Sons Home Improvement Inc.

Riverside, IL 60546

Fullerton Tax & Planning

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28 East Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 447-7000 fathersonsimprovement.com

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Friend Investment Group 12 E. Quincy St.

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First American Bank

Riverside, IL 60546

Gallegos, Alex

15 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546

442-9234

Financial Planner

www.investwithfriends.com

205-7428

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CHAMBER Gaslight Realty 33 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-7744 gaslightrealtyil.com

Goodwill Store & Donation Center 1900 Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 442-3606 amazinggoodwill.com

Higgins Glass Studio 33 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-2787 higginsglass.com

Riverside, IL 60546 447-2261 ivinsfuneralhome.com

J. Andersen Construction, Inc. 331 Eastgrove Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-5113 jandersenconstruction.com

Jeff’s Auto & Truck Repair 20 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-9704

JoAnne Kosey

Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home 80 E. Burlington St.

447-5219

La Barra Restaurant

447-0100

2 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 887-8700 labriolacafe.com

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Law Offices of Joseph Dvorak

LaFemina, Gilbert J. DDS 345 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-6670 drlafemina.com

19 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-5331

Law Offices of Joseph Jakubowski

LaGrange Park Chamber of Commerce 1018 E. 31st St. La Grange Park, IL 60526 354-4205 lagrangeparkchamber.org

137 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 625-2278

Len Builders 70 Lawton Rd.

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We offer: Traditional Funerals to Cremation Services Pre-Need Insurance Payment Plans Available Beautiful and Spacious Facilities Food & Beverage Options 24 Hour Personal Service

CHAMBER Let Hair Go 23 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 777-1217 hairstylistriverside.com

Lion Development II 326 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-3738

Liv Companies LLC 7700 Brush Hill Rd., Suite 103C Burr Ridge, IL 60527 267-9262 livcompanies.com

Lusthoff, Craig W., Attorney 2914 Harlem Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 442-1404

Metal Mites 36 E. Quincy St Riverside, IL 60546 447-2727 metalmitesinc.com

Metro Southwest Young Life

ALEXA ROGALS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

North Riverside’s Autumn Fest on Sept. 15, 2017 drew more than 2,500 people, including Jake Dudcik, 8, who tested his strength at the carnival.

Orland Family Dental

PoWeR Windows & Gutters

Randall Architects, Inc.

21 N Delaplaine Rd.

191 S. Delaplaine Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 417-0926

39 E. Quincy St., Suite 2B

Riverside, IL 60546 447-2100 orlandfamilydental.com

Orthopaedic Associates of Riverside 353 E. Burlington St., Suite 100 Riverside, IL 60546

Pre-Hop Cleaners 9 Longcommon Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-6610

Riverside, IL 60546 853-9439 randallarchitects.com

Rich’s Galaxy Upholstery 3228 Harlem Ave. Riverside, IL 60546

Quincy Street Distillery

447-6070 galaxyupholstery.com

Palos Driving School of Riverside

39 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 357-7414 quincystreetdistillery.com

Minuteman/Amstar

3238 Harlem Ave.

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Miramar International Group Inc.

PAV YMCA

Raising Cane’s

2947 S. Oak Park Ave.

345 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 312-455-0200

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812 Hillgrove Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558 784-9595 riversidebrookfield.younglife.org

442-0221 orthoriverside.com

442-8900 palosdrivingschool.com

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1527 Harlem Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 280-4288

Riverside Arts Center 32 E. Quincy St. Riverside, IL 60546 442-6400 riversideartscenter.com

Riverside Arts Weekend RAW PO Box 38 Riverside, IL 60546 447-5182 riversideartsweekend.org

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Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity

160 Ridgewood Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 442-7500 rbhs208.net

27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-0087 riversidejuniors.org

Riverside Brookfield Landmark Newspaper

Riverside Masonic Lodge No. 862

141 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60546 524-8300 rblandmark.com

40 Forest Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 447-9628 riversidelodge862.org

Riverside Financial Services

Riverside Parks & Recreations

8400 26th St. North Riverside, IL 60546 853-9252 riverside-financial.com

27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 442-7025

Riverside Orthopaedics Riverside Foods

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Riverside Brookfield High School, Dist. 208

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Riverside Historical Museum

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Riverside Garage

353 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 442-0221 orthoriverside.com

Riverside Pilates Studio 27 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-7001 pilatesriverside.org

Riverside Plumbing Heating & Cool

18 East Ave. Riverside, IL 60546 447-7221

3 Longcommon Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-0662 riversideplumbingil.com

Riverside Garden Club

Riverside Public Library

370 N. Delaplaine Rd. Riverside, IL 60546

1 Burling Rd. Riverside, IL 60546

Getting to know LAURA ATWOOD

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edicated to creating compelling landscapes that serve your desires.

Finding the perfect balance between color, space and context for a vibrant and maintainable outdoor space. all McAdam today at

Owner of Laura Atwood Studio, Beads and Trading Co. in Brookfield

How long has Laura Atwood Studio: Beads & Trading Co. been open in Brookfield?

We’ve been open one and half years; we opened on May 28, 2016.

What brought you here?

Family ... I am actually from the area. I raised my kids in Riverside, and when they left, I moved to the city. Well, the grandkids started coming, and I wanted to partake in the caregiving, so here I am.

What keeps you here?

My family. My son owns the guitar shop in Brookfield, and I have a wonderful grandson!

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

The drive of feeling that I

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have accomplished something or have something to look forward to.

What keeps you awake at night?

Not a lot ... I hate going to bed without finishing something.

What do you love about Brookfield?

How all of the families and people are connected one way or another either through Riverside-Brookfield School, the zoo, etc. There’s not a day that doesn’t go by when a grandmother or mother and daughter come in my store and tell me how they all went to school here and have this long history. The stories fascinate me.

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Celebrating 39 Years in Business

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Buying or selling a home can be an enjoyable journey with the right agent.

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Sylvester Realty Company YOUR HOUSE IS IN THE

CHAMBER 442-6366 riversidelibrary.org

Riverside Township 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 442-4400 townships.toi.org/riversidetownship

Riverside Township Lions Club 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 205-7428 eclubhouse.org/sites/riversidetownship

Salon D’Amore 52 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-9779 salondamore.net

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Real Estate Brokerage Mortgage Loans Insurance Olga Sylvester Broker/Owner Phone: 708-447-4600 | Fax: 708-447-4680 5 E. Burlington Street | Riverside, IL 60546 18 | 2018 Brookfield/Riverside/North Riverside Answer Book

Salon Elia 5 Longcommon Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-5004 saloneliahair.com

Scout Real Estate Partners, LLC 1 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 762-0099 scoutrep.com

Shamrock Garden Florist 18 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-4612 shamrockgardenflorist.com

Strohecker Insurance 115 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-1011

Student Counsel 356 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-4229 studentcounsel.net

Sundstrom Agencies 345 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-1622 sundstromagency.com

Sylvester Realty 5 E. Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 447-4600

Triton College 2000 5th Ave. River Grove, IL 60171 456-0300 triton.edu

Tropical Sno Events 127 Akenside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-3324 tsnoevents.com

Twilight Rentals 9100 Plainfield Rd. Brookfield, IL 60513 447-9558 twilightpartyrentals.com

Village of Riverside 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 447-2700 riverside.il.us

Village of Riverside Farmers’ Market 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 442-7025 justeatlocal.wordpress.com

CHURCHES BROOKFIELD Brookfield Church of Christ Barry Johnson Sr., minister 3700 Forest Ave. 485-7606 brookfieldcoc.com

Compassion United Methodist Church Rev. Karl Sokol, pastor 9001 Lincoln Ave. 680-6749 revkarl@gmail.com compassionumc.com

Cornerstone Community Church Dr. Gary S. Karwoski, pastor Joshua Edwards, Youth Minister 9008 Fairview Ave. 485-8730 cornerstone-grow.org

Czech Catholic Mission of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Community Priest Dusan Hlabik 9415 Rochester Ave. Direct Line 255-5117 Cell 533-1050

Faith Lutheran Church Rev. Thad Fisher, pastor 3801 Madison Ave. 485-0096 faithinbrookfield.com

Holy Covenant Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Martha Daniels, pastor 9145 Grant Ave. 387-1611 holycovenantmcc.org

Iglesia De Dios Torre Fuerte 9108 Lincoln Ave. 485-5104

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 3829 Prairie Ave. 485-8383

St. Barbara Catholic Church Rev. Edgar Rodriguez, pastor 4008 Prairie Ave. 485-2900 stbabarabrookfield.org

St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church Father Dennis Pavichevich 4301 Prairie Ave. 854-6062 stnikolasoc.org

St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Joel A. Brondos, pastor Rev. Kevin Koester, pastor 9035 Grant Ave. 485-6987 stpaulsbrookfield.com

NORTH RIVERSIDE

FILE

Riverside Presbyterian Church organist Sally Sloane gives the newly refurbished organ a workout in preparation for a rededication concert on October 30, 2016.

447-5200 christchurchnorthriverside.org

RIVERSIDE Ascension Lutheran Church Rev. Chris Honig, pastor 400 Nuttall Rd. 447-2600 ascension-riverside.org

Mater Christi Catholic Church

Riverside Presbyterian Church

Rev. Matthew Nemchausky, pastor 2431 10th Ave. 442-5611 materchristichurch.com

Rev. Dale Jackson, pastor 116 Barrypoint Rd. 447-1520 rpcusa.org

Christ Presbyterian Church

Riverside United Methodist Church

Rev. Brent Raska, pastor 2350 8th Ave.

Rev. Mark Gilmore, pastor 82 Woodside Rd.

447-1760 umcriverside.org

St. Mary Catholic Church Rev. Thomas P. May, pastor 126 Herrick Rd. 447-1020 stmaryriverside.org

St. Paul’s Parish Rev. Rev. Luke Wetzel, rector 60 Akenside Rd. 447-1604 stpaulsparish.org

Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Dennis J. Lauritsen, pastor 250 Woodside Rd. 442-5250 stspeterandpaulriverside.org

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For over 90 years, thousands of families with children in need of orthopaedic care, specialized plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, physical rehabilitation, and spinal cord injury care have come through our doors with hopes of finding the very best pediatric specialty care.

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773-385-KIDS (5437)

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CLUBS BROOKFIELD American Legion Edward Feely Post 190 P.O. Box 3 Brookfield 60513

Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Todd Hitzeman, president P.O. Box 38 Brookfield 60513 268-8080 brookfieldchamber.net The goal of the chamber is to unite and promote the interests of member businesses.

Brookfield Economic Development Corp.

Steve Campbell, Director 9427 Ogden Ave. 485-4700 Assists small businesses in coming to Brookfield and remaining a part of the community.

Brookfield Garden Club Tom, co-president 822-8443 brookfieldgardenclub.weebly.com The Brookfield Garden Club meets on the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m., January through October, in the lower-level recreation hall at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.

Brookfield Historical Society 8820-1/2 Brookfield Ave. 485-3420 Preserving the old Prairie Avenue (Grossdale) railroad station is the society’s number one goal. The station also serves as a museum

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Jonathan Obuchowski, 13, a member of Boy Scout Troop 24 picks up trash in the forest preserve area along the south banks of the Des Plaines River during the 42nd Annual Hofmann Dam River Rats Fall Clean-up on Oct. 21, 2017. about Brookfield and the surround-

Brookfield Kiwanis Club

ing area. The station is open May

Joy Klang, president 485-2160 P.O. Box 225 Brookfield 60513 Meets every 2nd and 4th Wed. for dinner, discussion & fun at 6:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Restaurant, 8900 Ogden Ave.

through Sept. on the 4th Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours available with prior arrangement.

Brookfield Jazz Society Ian Tiele, president 268-7873 brookfieldjazz.org Non-profit organization presents events featuring Dixieland, New Orleans, Swing, Big Band, Bebop, Hard Bop, Latin, Fusion and the Blues. Membership is free.

Brookfield-LaGrange Park Lions Club Tom Brunet, president P.O. Box 156 Brookfield 60513 485-2000 blplions.org

Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Brookfield Recreational Art League 8820 Brookfield Ave. Virginia Samel, 708-484-4407 Meets every Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm during the months Feb.-June and Sept. -December, in the lower level of the Brookfield Village Hall.

The league welcomes adults to work on art projects. Meetings include demos, live models, still life setups, instructional videos and workshops. All levels of artists and new members always welcome.

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CLUBS Brookfield-Riverside Rotary Club Charles Ezell, president 3439 Grand Blvd.

485-3439 Meets every Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. at Paisan’s Pizza, 3720 Grand Blvd., Brookfield.

Brookfield Women’s Club 8820 Broofkield Ave. 485-4161 Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois. In an effort to support women-owned businesses in the Village, the Women’s Club may hold meetings at varying locations. Meeting changes will be announced on the Facebook

page (Brookfield Women’s Club of Illinois) or by email to current members (membership forms are available on the Facebook page).

Brook Park Senior Social Club 8820 Brookfield Ave. 485-1474 Senior Citizen group that meets on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00am-3:00pm to play cards and bingo in the Recreation Hall (lower level of the Brookfield Municipal Building).

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana Lisle Regional Office 2400 Ogden Ave., Suite 400 Lisle 60532-3933 630-544-5900

local employees happy employees!

girlscoutsgcnwi.org Girls age 5-17 participate in programs that promote understanding of themselves and the world around them by forming friendships and performing com-

each month except December, July, and August at 7 p.m.

Lyons Township Soccer Club

munity service.

Hollywood Citizens Association Gonzo Schexnayder, president P.O. Box 262 Brookfield 60513 Hollywood Community House Washington Ave. at Hollywood Ave. 387-9113 hollywoodcitizensassociation.org Group’s objectives are to advance and promote the physical, moral and social welfare of the Hollywood community, and to maintain and preserve the Hollywood Community House. Meets the 2nd Mon.

4750 Vernon Ave. McCook 60525 387-8009 ltsc.us Boys and girls traveling soccer club for the Lyons Township area.

Sokol Spirit 3909 Prairie Ave. 485-9663 sokolspirit.org Sokol offers physical training in gymnastics and other athletics, as well as providing Czech cultural and family oriented activities. Visit website for information and calendar of events. Hall is available for rent.

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CLUBS Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brookfield Post #2868 Commander Julius Torrent 8844 Ogden Ave. 485-9670 Vfw.org

NORTH RIVERSIDE Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana See listing under Brookfield Clubs Golden Agers (60 plus) Dolores Rizzitiello Meets the 1st and 3rd Wed. each month in the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside Garden Club Ann Petric 442-6531 Meets first Wed. of each month at 7:00pm, February November, at the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside Historical Society

File

A softball team gathers together before the start of the Riverside Little League softball game at Big Ball Park on Longcommon Road on May 6, 2017. dramatic productions each year.

Group welcomes enthusiastic people to perform or to help behind the scenes with stage design, wardrobe, props, etc.

North Riverside VFW Post #6869 447-4005 vfw.org Meetings are held at the Berwyn VFW Post at 1529 S. Harlem Ave. on the first Thursday of the month

North Riverside Village Commons 2401 Desplaines Ave. 630-258-7099 The Historical Society is dedicated to recording and preserving the history of the village. The group meets on the 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:00 pm at North Riverside Village Commons.

at 8:00 p.m. Hall rentals are avail-

North Riverside Players

473-4304

Bryant Rouleau North Riverside Village Commons 2401 Desplaines Ave. nrplayers.com Presents two musical or

able. Every Friday evening the old North Riverside Post, at 2622 Desplaines Ave., hosts a fish fry from 4 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No Fish Fry during the month of July.

North Riverside Little League Jason Watson Email: nrlittleleague@gmail.com Parents are invited to attend board meetings held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.

Quilters’ Guild Julie Gliwa 485-2666 The guild makes quilts for various charitable causes.

Meets the 3rd Wed. each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. Non-residents, beginners and new members are welcome.

Recreation Department Special Interest Clubs North Riverside Village Commons 2410 Desplaines Ave. 442-5515 Join pinochle, bridge, penny poker, table tennis, mahjong or needlecraft clubs.

Call for information.

RIVERSIDE American Association of University Women AAUW.org The Riverside Branch of the

AAUW sponsors programs, lectures, community events and activities, cultivating the intellectual and personal development of women and girls. New members welcome. See website for more information.

Frederick Law Olmsted Society Rob Dixon, President P.O. Box 65 Email: president@olmsted society.org olmstedsociety.org The society is a group of individuals interested in Riverside’s heritage and Olmsted’s innovative mission to preserve humanity, nature and a sense of community. The society invites new members.

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana See listing under North Riverside

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Stella’s By the Numbers Stella’s Batting Cages, ages, Restaurant & Pro Shop opened in Lyons in

1985

Sold to current owners wners in February 2016 016

7

9

Pitching Speeds

(38 mph - 80 mph)

Batting ting ges Cages n All Open ound Year Round

Fully Heated in Winter & Open Air in the Summer.

Age of batters:

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is the minimum age and they have regulars that are pushing mid 70s.

Bats and Helmets are to rent

FREE

Team cage rental available with player minimum/hour

6 Restaurant typically sandwiches, offers snacks and side (menu is updated to reflect the season and ballpark trends.)

35

$44

11

employees run and operate Stella’s

Stella’s is open 7 days a week | Open every day but Christmas, New Year’s and Thanksgiving. (There are other holidays on which they close early)

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CLUBS Infant Welfare Society, Riverside Auxiliary Olga Sylvester, president infantwelfaresociety.org/riverside. html IWS provides a comprehensive program of medical, dental, educational and mental health services.

Lyric Opera of Chicago, Riverside Chapter Richard Greenman 312-827-5656 RiversideChapter@lyricopera.org Learn more about opera within the community and support the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Runs an annual bridge marathon to benefit the Lyric. New members welcome.

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Jennifer Hepker, left, and Justin Royer kiss while dancing together on Dec. 10, 2017, during the Riverside Dancing Club’s Winter Dance at Edgewood Valley Country Club in La Grange.

The Freeark Contemporary Art Gallery offers frequently changing

Moms’ Group Kris McCormack Ascension Lutheran Church 400 Nuttall Rd. 630-747-8947 This is an informal gathering of moms and their young children.

Meets every Fri., 10-11:30 a.m.

Riverside Masonic Lodge #862 Riverside Masonic Temple 40 Forest Ave. 447-9628 riversidelodge862.org 862secretary@gmail.com Meets on the first and third Thurs. of each month, at 6:30 p.m.

Riverside Arts Center 32 E. Quincy St. 442-6400 riversideartscenter.com The RAC provides Riverside and surrounding communities art classes, exhibitions and special events. Their clay studio features one of the largest kilns in the state.

exhibits.

Riverside Chamber of Commerce David Moravecek, president 447-2261 riversidechamber.us Promotes business interests within Riverside Township. Meets 3rd Tues. each month, 6 p.m., lower level of the Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Rd.

Riverside Community Caucus John Mathews, chair mathewsriverside@gmail.com The Riverside Community Caucus is a nonpartisan, broad-based community organization that seeks out and supports qualified candidates for the offices of village president and the trustees. Riverside registered voters interested in becoming members should contact John Mathews.

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Riverside Cycling Club Riversidecyclingclub.org Low-key, but serious recreational road biking group. Typically weekend rides are 30-50 miles. All rides begin at Riverside Water Tower.

Riverside Elementary Education Foundation (REEF) reef96.org This group provides grants to teachers and others in District 96 for educational programs that are not funded by the district.

Riverside Garden Club Joan Wiaduck 447-6409 The club’s purpose is to stimulate interest in home gardens and related art and to promote beauty in the community.

Riverside Historical Museum Commission East Well House, Centennial Park 10 Pine Ave. 447-2542 riversidemuseum.net

Email: history@riverside.il.us Works to preserve artifacts important to Riverside history. The museum contains an archive of 16,000 documents and artifacts that are primarily dedicated to preserving the rich history of Riverside. Museum Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity Riverside Township Hall 27 Riverside Rd. riversidejuniors.org/news This is a philanthropic and service organization for women.

See website for calendar of events and meeting information. New members welcome.

Riverside Little League Rick Collins, president riversidell.com Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls, ages 5-15.

League is operated by volunteers.

More coaches, umpires and sponsors always welcome. Applications can be found on website.

CLUBS Riverside Police Auxiliary 31 Riverside Rd. 447-2127 The Riverside Police Auxiliary is made up of Riverside area residents interested in law enforcement. The auxiliary supplements the regular police department with additional manpower on a monthly and as-needed basis.

For information, or to volunteer, contact the Riverside Police Department.

Riverside Police Explorers Officer Brian Greenenwald 31 Riverside Rd. 447-2127 bgreenenwald@riverside.il.us Law enforcement-focused program for all between the ages of 14 and 20. Explorers assist

police at community events and learn various facets of law enforcement by interacting with police.

Many Explorers have gone on to become police officers.

community and humanitarian projects. Fundraisers include candy day in the fall and a chicken dinner in the spring. Check website for meeting information.

Riverside Swim Club

Riverside Township Seniors

100 Bloomingbank Rd. 447-6134 riversideswimclub.net Private club, limited membership. Facilities include a 25-meter pool, wading pool, indoor locker rooms, volleyball and basketball courts.

Riverside Township Lions Club 27 Riverside Rd. (mailing address) 447-6500 e-clubhouse.org/sites/ riversidetownship The club conducts a variety of

Boy Scouts of America Des Plaines Valley Council 811 W. Hillgrove Ave.

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• Gymnastics & tumbling

• Rhythmic gymnastics

• Volleyball

• Exhibitions/Competitions

• Tournaments

• Czech language classes

• Fitness & Aerobics

• Gymnastics wheel class

• SPIN class Sokol Spirit has fun social events all year! Oktoberfest, World Beer Club, Czech history and cultural events, All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast, Paint Night’s, Team trivia nights.

For more information and building availability call 708-485-9663 or email info@sokolspirit.org.

Sokol Spirit has something for everyone!

3909 S. Prairie Ave Brookfield IL 60513

Visit us online at www.sokolspirit.org And like us on

What is Sokol Spirit? We are a non-profit organization that has been involved in the community since 1929! This organization has been a guiding force in the promotion of physical fitness for many years. Throughout the years our programs have evolved to include a wide array of activities that are fun for kids of all ages (3 to 100+). Through fun after-school classes and programs we promote physical and skill development, teamwork, leadership and positive self-image. Our goal is to give kids a well-rounded experience that helps build social skills as well as learn what their talents are.

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The Des Plaines Valley Council serves Cook and DuPage counties providing Cub Scout and Boy Scout activities that promote character, citizenship,

The club meets at noon on the first Monday of each month at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, in Riverside.

All are welcome. Blood pressure screenings available prior to every meeting, starting at 11 a.m. Call 442-4400 for more information.

SERVING ALL THREE COMMUNITIES

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and personal fitness training for youth.

Indian Princesses, Kachina Tribe chief@kachinatribe.com The Kachina Tribe of the Riverside Indian Princesses was created to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their daughters.

Meetings are at the Scout Cabin, located on the Des Plaines River in Indian Gardens. Meetings are held 6:30-8:00 every two weeks during the season.

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Getting to know CAMILLE SILVERMAN

Executive Director of the Riverside Arts Center How long have you been working for the Riverside Arts Center?

I have been working for Riverside Arts Center (RAC) since March 2017. RAC will be turning 25 years old this October. For 25 years RAC has been serving Riverside and the greater Chicago area.

What brought you here?

RAC had announced an opening for an executive director. I applied and visited an opening called “Good Machines.” I was impressed with the community and the exhibit. After my visit and talking to so many artists who had been involved with RAC, I hoped that I would soon become a part of this highly creative team of curators and instructors.

What keeps you here?

A passionate staff and board gives me great energy, and also keeps me on my toes. Riverside is a great place to work. Everything you need is only blocks away, and as you begin to stroll around the community you can build friendships in and outside of the work place rather quickly.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

I enjoy the play between nonprofits, businesses, and community. One of my favorite things that happened most recently was the connection between institutions when the Paul Gauguin exhibit was showing at the Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago; the Riverside Public Library gave a talk on Gauguin and RAC started a summer figure drawing program. If people were interested in

working with a live model, like Gauguin did, RAC provided that experience.

We were all in-sync with supporting a deeper level of knowledge and artistic process. I feel that institutions are at their best when they complement each other’s programs; it serves to deepen everyone’s experience.

This sort of energy and conversation brings people in to explore our community as a hub of cultural exchange.

We hope our businesses see new people coming in because of RAC’s education and exhibition programming. It is exciting to see how RAC can give back on so many different levels. Building connections helps me jump out of bed every morning, because we have so much potential and I wake up feeling it.

What keeps you up at night?

I try not to let myself get in late-night worrying loops about my job or responsibilities to RAC. It does happen, but it generally tends to make “mountains out of mole hills.” Every week I could certainly stress out about something new and make it a bigger issue than it has to be. If I did not have a supportive board and administrators like Claudine Ise (exhibitions) and Shawn Vincent (education) there would be a lot of ruminating at night.

What do you love about Riverside?

Right now, I really love working at RAC and being a shopper at Riverside Foods. I feel like when I am at these places, I am in community hubs, working and shopping for the greater good. In the spring it will be the experience of riding my bike in Riverside.

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BERWYN 6226 W. Ogden Ave Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-5325

MORTON COLLEGE 3801 S Central Ave Cicero, IL 60804 708-656-8255

LISLE 2901 Ogden Ave Lisle, IL 60532 630-922-4100

FOOD & DRINK BROOKFIELD Barone’s of Brookfield 9209 Broadway Ave. 485-4300 baronesbrookfield.com ❒ Pizza, pasta, chicken, ribs and sandwiches.

Blue Water Lounge 9016 31st St. 485-9287

bluewaterlounge.com

❒ Full service bar featuring 100 martinis. Daily drink specials.

Brixie’s Bar & Grill 9526 Ogden Ave. 387-0050 brixies.com ❒ Family-run bar featuring a wide assortment of more than 40 craft brews on tap. Also serving burgers, wraps and appetizers.

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Al Casiello of Western Springs pours a sample from Lyons-based BuckleDown Brewery at the third annual HopStop craft beer festival sponsored by the Frederick Law Olmsted Society and Riverside Foods at the Riverside train station on Sept. 30, 2017.

Brookfield Ale House

Burger Antics

8900 Fairview Ave. 255-5933 brookfieldalehouse.com ❒ American food style restaurant offering appetizers, fresh salads, sandwiches, a variety of tasty burgers, large beer selection and delicious large plates.

Live music.

3740 Grand Blvd 255-5182 burgerantics.com ❒ Specializing in fresh, house made dishes, from locally sourced meat and produce from local distributors, growers, and farmers.

Canton Restaurant Broadway Pancake House 9215 Broadway Ave. 485-4609 ❒ More than just pancakes, this casual family dining spot is open for breakfast and lunch.

Buenas Salsas Restaurant 9132 31st St. buenassalsas.com ❒ Casual authentic Mexican food.

9409 Ogden Ave. 485-1919 ❒ Mandarin, Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. Take out and delivery.

Cordial Inn 9207 31st St. 485-9753 ❒ Full service bar. Don’t miss the burgers.

Danny’s Italian Pizza & Beef 9123 Ogden Ave. 387-7730 ❒ Pizza, pasta and sandwiches.

Dunav Restaurant 8801 Ogden Ave. 255-5218 ❒ Serbian cuisine, soups, daily specials.

Dunkin’ Donuts 9208 Ogden Ave. 485-1117 ❒ Donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee.

Fiesta Margarita 3755 Grand Blvd.

255-5410

❒ Authentic Mexican cuisine, margaritas and more.

Fine Thai 9305 Ogden Ave. 387-9082 brookfieldfinethai.com

❒ Thai noodle, curry, rice and seafood dishes, with a handful of Chinese options. BYOB. Delivery.

Grand Tavern 3733 Grand Blvd.

485-6055 grandtavernbrookfield.com

❒

Full-service bar/restaurant

serving burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and pizza.

All-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday.

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FOOD & DRINK Irish Times Pub

Little Owl Social Pub

Mr. Submarine

Phil’s Sports Bar & Grill

8869 Burlington Ave.

3747 Grand Blvd.

485-8787

255-5445

9016 47th St. 485-0599 mrsubchicago.com ❒ Sandwiches, salads.

8901 Burlington Ave. 485-9528 facebook.com/PhilsSBG ❒ Full bar also serving appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and chili.

irishtimespub.com

littleowlsocialpub.com

❒ Full bar and Irish pub fare.

❒ Upscale Midwestern pub food,

“The Cottage” is available for par-

craft beer, classic arcade games.

ties, larger gatherings.

Loca Mocha Coffee House

Joe’s Saloon

8836 Brookfield Ave.

9220 47th St.

485-7990

485-9640

❒ Full-service bar in a classic roadhouse building.

locamochacoffee.com

❒ Coffee, smoothies, pastries.

La Cabanita

Mary’s Morning Mix Up

9438 Ogden Ave.

9110 Broadway

387-9100

387-0552

lacabanita.com

marysmorningmixup.com

❒ Mexican cuisine for breakfast,

❒ Breakfast and lunch seven days

lunch and dinner. Beer and wine.

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Off Broadway Pub 9048 Monroe Ave. 485-4553 offbroadwaypub.com ❒ Full bar also serving pizza, pasta, ribs, sandwiches and hot wings.

Paisan’s Pizza

Sub Pita Express 9200 Ogden Ave. 255-5731 pitapitusa.com ❒ Deli sandwiches wrapped in pita bread. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options available.

Ryan’s Public House

3720 Grand Blvd.

485-6833 paisanspizza.com ❒ Thin crust, deep dish and Sicilian style pizza, chicken, ribs, pasta and sandwiches.

8942 Ogden Ave. 485-7400 ryanspublichouse.com ❒ Irish pub serving appetizers, pub classics, soup, sandwiches, chili, daily specials.

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FOOD & DRINK Skadarliya 9237 Ogden Ave. 905-5919

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❒ Balkan cuisine, a mix of many cultures and influences

Slager’s on 47th 9308 47th St. 387-0317 slagerson47th.com ❒ Full bar, drink specials, pizza, appetizers and snacks, video gaming

Tony’s Breakfast Cafe 9414 Ogden Ave. 387-0155

tonysofbrookfield.com

❒ Despite the name, Tony’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Extensive menu. Ribs are a specialty.

Zubar & Grill 8436 Brookfield Ave. 485-4504 ❒ Mom’s homemade cooking.

Full service bar.

RIVERSIDE

burgers, pasta, fish, seafood, steaks and chops. Good wine list.

Full bar.

EmpanadUS 7 E. Burlington St. 442-5002 empanadus.com ❒ Choose from a wide selection of empanadas — an Argentinian specialty featuring a flaky pastry crust filled everything from beef to pork, ham, cheese, sausage, onions, spinach and more. Don’t forget the chimichurri sauce.

Flur Bakery 1 Riverside Road 442-6801 flurflavorfirst.com ❒ Classic French macarons, cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies — all made from specially formulated gluten-free ingredients.

Coffee and tea. Closed Sundays.

La Barra 2 E. Burlington St. 887-7700 ❒ Italian entrees, award-winning pizza and extensive wine list.

34 East Lounge

Little Bohemia Restaurant

34 East Ave. 777-1336 ❒ Cozy full-service bar in the shadow of Riverside’s historic water tower. Good selection of craft beers.

25 E. Burlington St. 442-1251 ❒ Bohemian fare, including breaded pork, roast pork and duck. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

The Chew Chew

Mollie’s Public House

33 E. Burlington St. 447-8781 thechewchew.com ❒ Casual contemporary American cuisine, including oysters, appetizers, salads, flatbreads,

31 Forest Ave. 447-2233 molliespublichouse.com ❒ Irish pub with a full bar also serving soups, sandwiches, wraps and Irish pub classics.

Golden Wok Restaurant 1122 Maple - 17th Ave. La Grange Park • 354-3930 Finest Cantonese and Mandarin Food at reasonable prices.

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Grocery stores Tischler’s

1st store opened in 1976 by Jim and Mary Tischler.

The bakery features artisimal breads and pastries from the fourth generation of family bakers from Vesecky’s in Berwyn. ● Store services include: parcel pick-up, carryout to car, check cashing, money orders and stamps. ● Website features health and wellness articles, seasonal recipes, wine paring tips and meal-planning aids.

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GET IT.@ community news. calendar. high school sports. weekend events. restaurant reviews. real estate resources. local schools. shopping. police reports. opinions.

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Riverside Foods Roots go back to 1962 when Anthony and Atoinette Garbis opened Central Food Market on at Lake and Central in Chicago. ● Over the years, the couple opened other stores in Oak Park, Berwyn and Woodridge. ● 4 children were involved in their work: Stephanie, Jerry, Janie and Christina.

In 1981 the Riverside store opened. It is operated by Jerry Garbis and Pete Boutsikakis. ● Fresh bakery 7 days a week, and they take special orders for cakes for celebration 48 hours in advance. ● Large selection of craft beer and specialty wine and spirits, including locally made products such as spirits from Quincy Street Distillery.

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Store Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

48 E. Burlington St., Riverside, Illinois 60546 www.riverside-foods.com (708) 447-0324

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FOOD & DRINK Quincy Street Distillery 39 E. Quincy St. 708-357-7414 quincystreetdistillery.com ❒ Artisanal spirits including bourbon, gin, rye whiskey and vodka hand-crafted onsite. Cocktail bar open Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sun. Tours by appointment.

9253 Cermak Rd. 443-0000 eatals.com

❒ Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, appetizers.

Bar-Tini Lounge

3422 Harlem Ave. 442-0434 riversiderestaurant.com ❒ American and Bohemian fare including pork, duck and more. Lunch and dinner. Closed Mondays.

853-9143

Sawmilly 35 E. Burlington St. 447-8781 ❒ Hand-crafted sandwiches, stuffed potatoes, salads, sides, sweets, craft beer, wine and natural sodas.

2433 Desplaines Ave. Like us on Facebook

❒ Full bar with a 4 a.m. license, featuring specialty cocktails, appetizers.

Big Corner Tavern 8405 Cermak Rd. 447-5000 bigcornertavern.com

❒ Full-service bar.

Chef Shangri-La 7930 26th St. 442-7080 chefshangrila.com

2728 Harlem Ave. 442-8003 toyourtasteriverside.com ❒ Homemade Chinese cuisine.

Carry out or delivery.

❒ Polynesian and Cantonese cui-

White Fence Farm

7201 Cermak Rd.

3704 Harlem Ave. 447-9325 whitefencefarm-il. com/carryout. php ❒ Fried chicken, shrimp, sides.

Carry out only.

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Al’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Riverside Family Restaurant

To Your Taste

Local News.

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sine. Tiki bar serves more than 25 tropical drinks. Live music monthly.

Chick-fil-A 442-7006 chick-fil-a.com/northriverside

❒ National fast-food chain with an emphasis on chicken sandwiches, wraps and salads.

Chili’s

Wing Wah

7225 Cermak Rd.

3222 Harlem Ave. 447-7645 ❒ Chinese cuisine. Dine in, take out, delivery.

221-0051 chilis.com

❒ Southwestern fare, burgers, ribs and more.

FOOD & DRINK Famous Dave’s BBQ 7201 25th St. 447-8848 famousdaves.com/NorthRiverside ❒ Barbecue ribs, brisket and more.

Miller’s Ale House 7515 Cermak Rd. 426-2129 Millersalehouse.com

❒ Local restaurant and sports bar.

Mother’s Day 8815 Cermak Rd. 442-0400 mothersdayrestaurant.net ❒ Family style with an extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Olive Garden 7513 Cermak Rd. 447-0666 olivegarden.com ❒ Casual Italian restaurant.

Pancho’s Fusion 7329 25th St. 447-2210 panchosfusion.com ❒ Mexican and Puerto Rican cuisine. Seafood, tacos, burritos, tortas and more. Lunch and dinner.

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Loca Mocha owner Maria Verduzco mixes up a beverage at the coffee shop’s new location inside the Brookfield Metra station on Oct. 23, 2017.

Closed during winter.

Raising Cane’s 2514 Harlem Ave.

447-4992

❒ Pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta, burgers and more. Kids menu. Full bar. Dine in or delivery.

442-3433

Tamale Hut Cafe 8300 Cermak Rd. 442-0948 tamalehutcafe.com ❒ Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on tamales.

❒ Chicken fingers and sides

Subway

2300 Harlem Ave. 447-8972 pandaexpress.com ❒ Chinese cuisine served cafeteria style.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

7309 25th St.

Taqueria La Penca

442-1655

2500 Harlem Ave.

subway.com

329-7198

❒ Hot and cold submarine sand-

redrobin.com

wiches.

Polar Bear

❒ Wide array of gourmet burgers,

9265 Cermak Rd. 442-9011 taquerialapenca.com ❒ Mexican cuisine served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Beer, wine, margaritas. Closed Mondays.

Panda Express

7901 Cermak Rd. 442-8048 raisingcanes.com ❒ Soft-serve ice cream, sandwiches and fries. Outdoor seating only.

appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads. Kids menu. Full bar.

The Sweet Spot 2531 Desplaines Ave.

Sliccily Pizzapub

Tipster’s Village Pub

443-5770

8427 Cermak Rd.

❒ Full-service bar, open til 4 a.m.

8839 Cermak Rd. 447-4020

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FOOD & DRINK tipstersvillagepub.com ❒ Italian-American cuisine, sandwiches, steaks. Party room.

Outdoor patio.

NORTH RIVERSIDE PARK MALL 7501 Cermak Road, North Riverside

Vesuvio Bakery

Auntie Annie’s Pretzels

8717 Cermak Rd. 447-4355 ❒ Italian baked goods, deli sandwiches, soup.

442-5053

Wendy’s

447-9023

7200 25th St. 447-6614

2250 Harlem Ave. 442-9393 yiayiaspancakehouse.com ❒ Family style restaurant open for breakfast and lunch.

Mrs. Fields Cookies/TCBY

447-5442

447-5938

Sbarro

EM Buffet

442-9737

442-9689

Smokehouse

Great Steak Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts

and Potato Co.

447-9141

Starbucks Coffee

447-9428

449-1609

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

Candy Junction

Yia Yia’s Pancake House

El Milagro Taqueria

Subway

442-8044

442-3099

442-9094

La Michoacana

China Max

654-3489

447-2877

Taco Bell 442-8653

Cinnabon

McDonald’s

TCBY

443-6563

442-7311

447-5938

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GOVERNMENT VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Ave. 485-7344 brookfieldil.gov Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brookfield operates under a village manager form of government. The village manager is appointed by the board of trustees and serves as the administrative head of the government, responsible for administration of all departments. The village president, clerk and six trustees are elected by residents. The board meets the 2nd and 4th Mon. each month at 6:30 p.m. in village hall.

Village President ❒ KIT KETCHMARK kketchmark@brookfieldil.gov

Village Trustees ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Ryan Evans Michael Garvey Nicole Gilhooley Edward Cote Michelle Ryan David LeClere

Village Clerk ❒ BRIGID WEBER bweber@brookfieldil.gov

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Firefighter paramedic Brad Pacyga, left, shakes hands with Air Force veteran Alex Leon, with his children Nicholas, 6, and Natalia, 9, and his wife Alma on Saturday, July 29, 2017, during a surprise recognition parade for Alex outside of his home in Brookfield.

485-0076 plenzi@brookfieldil.gov

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Director of Public Works

Deputy Clerk

❒ AMY WAGNER 485-2540 publicworks@brookfieldil.gov

❒ THERESA COADY

Chief of Police

Director of Community and Economic Development

❒ JAMES EPISCOPO 485-8131 jepiscopo@brookfieldil.gov

❒ NICHOLAS GREIFER 485-1113 ngreifer@brookfieldil.gov

Fire Chief

Village Planner

❒ PATRICK LENZI

❒ EMILY EGAN

485-1114 tcoady@brookfieldil.gov

VILLAGE OF NORTH RIVERSIDE

Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon The mayor, village clerk and trustees, govern North Riverside.

A village administrator, appointed by these elected officials, oversees village operations and services.

The board meets at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Mon. each month except July, Aug. and Dec. when there is only one meeting.

Village Commons

Village President

2401 Desplaines Ave.

❒ HUBERT HERMANEK JR. mayorhermanek@northriverside-il. org

447-4211 northriverside-il.org

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GOVERNMENT Board of Trustees

Police Chief

❒ Jason Bianco

❒ DEBORAH GARCIA

❒ Deborah Czajka

447-9191

❒ Terri Sarro

dgarcia@north

❒ H. Bob Demopoulos

riverside-il.org

❒ Joe Mengoni ❒ Fernando Flores

Village Clerk ❒ Kathy Ranieri

Fire Chief ❒ THOMAS GAERTNER 447-1981 tgaertner@northriverside-il.org

❒ ClerkRanieri@north ❒ riverside-il.org

Village Administrator ❒ GUY BELMONTE

Director of Public Works ❒ TIM KUTT 762-5885

guyb@northriverside-il.org

Director of Parks and Recreation

Village Treasurer

❒ TERESA MROZIK, CPRP

❒ SUE SCARPINITI sues@northriverside-il.org

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

North Riverside Fire Chief Thomas Gaertner (right) with Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Schey.

Village Services, North Riverside ❒ NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES This group responds to

442-5515 teresam@northriverside-il.org

residents who need assistance

but don’t know where to turn.

Volunteer block captains reach out to people to provide assistance.

For information or to volunteer call 442-5515 or call Carol Spale at 447-4932.

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GOVERNMENT Rides for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities North Riverside residents 65 and older, or disabled, can register at the Recreation Office. This program entitles the resident to go to doctor or dentist appointments within a five-mile radius or shopping anywhere in North Riverside.

Call 442-5515.

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE Village Offices 27 Riverside Rd. 447-2700 riverside.il.us Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Riverside is a non-home rule municipality. A president and sixmember board of trustees serve the village. The board appoints a manager, who is responsible for the administration of the village.

The Board of Trustees meets at 7:00 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month in the village hall auditorium.

Village President ❒ BENJAMIN SELLS bsells@riverside.il.us

Board of Trustees ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Joseph Ballerine Wendell Jisa Michael Sedivy Elizabeth Peters Douglas Pollock Scott Lumsden

Village Manager ❒ JESSICA FRANCES 442-2233 jfrances@riverside.il.us

Village Clerk ❒ CATHY HALEY 447-2700 chaley@riverside.il.us

9008 Fairview Ave, Brookfield 708 485-8730

June 25-29

Public Works Director ❒ EDWARD BAILEY 442-3590 ebailey@riverside.il.us

9:30-Noon PreK- 4th Grade

Police Chief

$20/Child; $10/Sibling Or $5/day

❒ THOMAS WEITZEL 447-2127 tweitzel@riverside.il.us

COME J OIN THE FUN!

Fire Chief ❒ MATTHEW BUCKLEY 447-2123 mbuckley@riverside.il.us

Community Development Director ❒ SONYA ABT 447-1241 sabt@riverside.il.us

Parks & Recreation Director ❒ RON MALCHIODI rmalchiodi@riverside.il.us 442-7025

Register online: w w w. c o rn e rst o n e -g ro w . o rg 10:30a Sunday Worship Service, Nursery & Children’s Classes

Betty’s Flowers & Gifts Betty LeClere We Deliver • Wire Service 708.485.3893 708.372.1005

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Lyons Township Lyons Township includes Brookfield south of Southview Avenue and a small portion of Riverside, south of 39th Street.

Office of the Supervisor 6404 Joliet Rd. Countryside 482-8300 lyonstownshipil.gov

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Sat. - 9-5

9138 Broadway Brookfield, IL 60513

E-Mail: bettysflowers9138@yahoo.com www.bettysflowers.biz

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GOVERNMENT Supervisor ❒ CHRISTOPHER GETTY

Clerk ❒ MARY JO NOONAN hclerk@lyonsts.com

Assessor ❒ BARBARA WEYRICK assessor@lyonsts.com

Trustees ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Thomas Garrette Colleen Kelly Michael Porfirio Timothy Sprague

Proviso Township Proviso Township includes Brookfield north of Southview Avenue and west of Salt Creek and North Riverside west of 9th Avenue.

Office of the Supervisor 4565 Harrison Hillside 449-4300 provisotownship.com

Supervisor ❒ MICHAEL CORRIGAN supervisor@provisotownship. illinois.gov

Clerk Anthony “Tony” Williams

Assessor Steven Zawaski provisoassessor@yahoo.com

❒ Clarence E. Thomas

Riverside Township Riverside Township includes all of Riverside north of 39th Street, including unincorporated Riverside Lawn; North Riverside east of 9th Avenue; and the Hollywood section of Brookfield.

Riverside Town Hall 27 Riverside Rd. Riverside 442-4400 townships.toi.org/riversidetownship

Supervisor ❒ VERA A. WILT mytownhall@sbcglobal.net

Clerk ❒ LIANE J. BLAUW

Assessor ❒ FRANCES M. SITKIEWICZ

Trustees ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Mary Rob Clarke Michael Dropka Timothy Heilenbach Tom Lupfer

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT Cook County Board ❒ TONI PRECKWINKLE, PRESIDENT 118 Clark St. Chicago 60602 312-603-6400 Fax: 312-603-4397 cookcountyil.gov

Trustees ❒ Evelyn Chavez ❒ Mari Herrell ❒ Joseph Christopher

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16th District ❒ JEFF TOBOLSKI, COMMISSIONER

Getting to know No Job too Small Sullivan’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.

24-Hour Emergency Services Available.

Sullivan’s offers high quality Plumbing & Heating Services.

Trust the Professionals with decades of Experience!

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DEBORAH GARCIA

Chief of Police in North Riverside How long have you been the Chief of Police in North Riverside? Prior to taking on this role, how long had you been in the community?

I have been chief of police for a month and a half, but I have been a police officer with the village of North Riverside for the last 30 years. I was hired January 1, 1989. The last four and one half years, I served under retired Chief Lane Niemann as his deputy chief.

What brought you here?

As kids my mom and dad would bring us to the North Riverside Park Mall for lunch.

There was a restaurant inside the mall that looked like an airplane that was a big deal back in the day. So, when I heard North Riverside was testing for police officers, I came and applied.

What keeps you here?

The people! The people I work with and the citizens in North Riverside are truly wonderful people. I love working here.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

My job! I really love what I do and I love being around and helping people.

What keeps you up at night?

My husband’s snoring.

No, I’m kidding, I sleep very well knowing I have a great police department with welltrained men and women who are dedicated to keeping North Riverside safe.

What do you love about North Riverside?

It’s a small town with a big heart. That’s our slogan, but I have to use it because it is really true. Our residents in North Riverside are great people, and it is an honor to have spent my entire career in law enforcement here.

Plumbing Services Heating Services Drain Cleaning Water Heaters Air-Conditioning

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Music and movement classes for children 4 months - 5 years Register online today for your

FREE TRIAL CLASS Classes offered in:

Brookfield and Oak Park “Music class is our favorite hour of the week!”

- Jackie (mom) -Charlotte (daughter)

(708) 704-1716

www.MsClarasMusic.com

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GOVERNMENT Main Office 118 Clark Street, Room 567 Chicago 60602 Phone: 312-603-4735 District Office 521 S. LaGrange Road LaGrange 60525 Phone: 708-352-2301 commissioner tobolski.com

STATE GOVERNMENT State Representatives 8th District All of North Riverside; Brookfield north of 31st Street; a portion of Brookfield south of 31st Street ❒ LASHAWN K. FORD (D-CHICAGO) repford@lashawnford.com 4800 W. Chicago Ave.

2nd Floor Chicago 60651 773-378-5902 239-E Stratton Office Bldg.

Springfield 62706 217-782-5962

21st District Riverside south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. ❒ SILVANA TABARES (D-CHICAGO) rep.tabares@gmail.com 2900 W. 25th St. Chicago 60623 773-522-1315 247-E Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-7752

23rd District Riverside north of Herrick Road;

the Hollywood section of Brookfield north of Washington Avenue; portions of central and south Brookfield. ❒ MICHAEL J. ZALEWSKI (D-RIVERSIDE) info@repmikezalewski.org 1 Riverside Road, Ste, 204A Riverside 60546 442-6500 243-E Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-5280

❒ ELIZABETH “LISA” HERNANDEZ (D-CICERO) repehernandez@yahoo.com 2137 S. Lombard Ave. Suite 205 Cicero 60804 222-5240 229-E Stratton Office Building Springfield 62706 217-782-8173

State Senators 4th District

24th District

All of North Riverside; Brookfield north of 31st Street; a portion of Brookfield south of 31st Street.

Riverside between the Burlington Northern tracks and Herrick/ Park Place; the Hollywood section of Brookfield south of Washington Avenue; and most of Brookfield between Grant and Shields avenues.

❒ KIMBERLY A. LIGHTFORD (D-MAYWOOD) senatorlightford.com 10001 W. Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 202 Westchester 60154 343-7444

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141 S. Oak Park, Oak Park, IL. 60302 www.rblandmark.com

Brookfield 125 th anniversary In 2018, Brookfield celebrates the 125th anniversary of its incorporation as a village. Many older important structures have given way over the years. Here’s a glimpse at a few former local landmarks and where they once stood in the village.

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Sunnyside Ave

Elm Ave

Eberly Ave

Rochester Ave

Grove Ave

Oak Ave Park Ave

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Chicago & West Towns Railway

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Brookfield Library

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GOVERNMENT M114 Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-8505

11th District Riverside south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. ❒ MARTIN A. SANDOVAL (D-CHICAGO) senatormartinsandoval.com 5807 W. 35th St. Cicero 60804 656-2002 111 Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-5304

12th District Riverside north of the Burlington Northern tracks; all of Brookfield south of Washington Avenue; a portion of Brookfield between Washington Avenue and 31st Street. ❒ STEVEN M. LANDEK (D-BRIDGEVIEW) senatorlandek.com 6215 79th St. Suite 1A Burbank 60459 430-2510 113 Capitol Building Springfield 62706 217-782-0054

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT United States Representatives 3rd Congressional District The very southern tip of Riverside; all of Brookfield south of Southview Avenue. ❒ DANIEL LIPINSKI (D-WESTERN SPRINGS)

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Riverside Village Forester Michael Collins looks over the 10,000 plant plugs in late July 2017, prior to their planting at Swam Pond Park in August. lipinski.house.gov Chicago District Office 6245 S. Archer Ave. Chicago 60638 773-948-6223 2346 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-5701 866-822 - 5701

4th Congressional District All of North Riverside east of 13th Avenue; all but the southern tip of Riverside; all but one block of Brookfield north of Southview Avenue. ❒ LUIS GUTIERREZ (D-CHICAGO) gutierrez.house.gov 3240 W. Fullerton Ave.

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Chicago, IL 60647 773-342-0774 2408 Rayburn HOB. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-8203

7th Congressional District

U.S. SENATORS ❒ RICHARD DURBIN (D-SPRINGFIELD) durbin.senate.gov 230 S. Dearborn, Ste. 3892 Chicago 60604 312-353-4952

North Riverside west of 13th Avenue; one block of far north Brookfield.

711 Hart Senate Bldg.

❒ DANNY K. DAVIS (D-CHICAGO) davis.house.gov 2815 W. 5th Ave Chicago 60612 773-533-7520 2159 Rayburn Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20515 202-225-5006

❒ TAMMY DUCKWORTH

Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2152

(D-HOFFMAN ESTATES) duckworth.senate.gov

230 S. Dearborn, Ste. 3720 Chicago 60604 312-886-3506 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 202-224-2854

Outdoor & Indoor Play, Arts & Crafts, Park Usage, Gym Time, Music, Crafts, Theme Days, Field Trips (1st – 8th Grade) and more! Call or stop in for details!

AS LOW AS $3.50 PER HOUR!!

AGE 3 THROUGH 8TH GRADERS 3 OR 5 DAY OPTION 9 AM-3 PM WEEKDAYS; BEFORE & AFTER CAMP CARE AVAILABLE (7:30 AM-6 PM)

CALL OR STOP IN FOR DETAILS!

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Libraries

Riverside

Libraries are more than just books.

Checking out?

The Orion Space Probe 3 Telescope can be checked out of the Riverside Library or any of the acoustic guitars, human anatomy kits or the coding toys like Snap Circuit, Cubbeto and Makey Makey.

3D Printing Class Create your own 3-D objects at the Brookfield Public Library or join the 3-D Printing Club.

Nora Durbin

Assistant Manager of Children and Youth Services

Brookfield Library Frank Murray

Geek Lab Class

Head of Reference and Electronic Services

Karen Wiebe Youth Services Librarian

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Explore science in the Geek Lab Classes at Brookfield Library, including Junior Geeks (ages K-2), Geek Lab (ages 3-5) and Family Geeks for the whole family.

Library Genealogy Trace family history with librarians and volunteers using a variety of resources including the Paul M. Nemeck CSAGSI (Czech & Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois) at the Riverside Library.

Kris Downs

Information Services Librarian / Cataloger

North Riverside Library Messy Mornings Tuesday mornings are for fun in North Riverside with short, active stories and some messy hands-on programs.

Karen Quinn

Children’s Programming Specialist

Teens/ s/ Tweens ns Interesting ng variety of programs ms includess Cactus Rock Painting and Design geared to engage ge 6th to 12th graders.

Britney Musial Teen Librarian and Technical Services Manager

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LIBRARY Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Blvd.

Brookfield 485-6917 brookfieldlibrary.info Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. (Sept.-May), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Library Director ❒ KIMBERLY COUGHRAN

Board of Trustees ❒ Linda Kampschroeder, president ❒ Dianne Duner, vice president ❒ Adam Burghgraef, treasurer ❒ Michelle Svensden, secretary ❒ Carol Vaughan Kissane, trustee ❒ Jeanne McTeague, trustee ❒ Jennifer Perry, trustee

Friends of the Library ❒ JANE HUBER, PRESIDENT brookfieldlibraryfriends@gmail. com This group supports the library through book sales and other fundraising activities. To join, leave your name and phone number at the library’s reference desk or call 485-6917.

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside 447-0869 northriversidelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed holidays and on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

FILE

Ava Connerty reads to Giotto, a Pet Partner, while owner Virginia Scensenbrenner companies them on April 26, 2017, at North Riverside Public Library.

Library Director ❒ NATALIE BAZAN

Board of Trustees ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Annette Corgiat, president Greg Gordon, vice president Brad Lanken, treasurer P.J. Folz, secretary Al Pineda, trustee Ken Rouleau, trustee

Friends of the Library ❒ ANNETTE CORGIAT, PRESIDENT Friends of the Library is a partnership of the library board, library staff, volunteer members and the community. Membership is open to all residents of North Riverside and neighboring communities.

Monthly meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information call 447-0869.

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North Riverside Library Foundation The foundation is a not-for-profit

Library Director ❒ JANICE FOLEY

(501c3) organization whose goal is

Board of Trustees

to raise money to enhance library

❒ Joan Wiaduck, president ❒ Ken Circo, vice president ❒ Courtney Greve Hack, secretary ❒ Michael Flight, treasurer ❒ Michael Hagins, trustee ❒ Patrick White, trustee ❒ Jen Pacourek, trustee

services and materials. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible. Serving on its board are North Riverside residents Lenora Giurini, president; Kate Brennan, vice president; Vera Wilt, treasurer; Marge Hook, secretary; Jason Bianco, Annette Corgiat, Jackie Erdman, P.J. Folz, Kathleen Spale and Kay Subaitis.

Riverside Public Library 1 Burling Rd. Riverside 442-6366 riversidelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. (Aug.-May) 1 to 5 p.m.

Friends of the Library ❒ SIMONE MCNEIL, PRESIDENT The Riverside Friends of the Library meet in the library for fellowship and programs. The group holds meetings with informative, entertaining programs and coordinates a fund drive to present a significant monetary gift to the library. Contact the Friends the Library at 442-6366.

WOODLAWN F UNERAL HOME 7750 West Cermak Road - Forest Park

It is our honor and privilege to provide families of Riverside and Brookfield with the highest level of personalized and professional care when arranging funeral and cremation services.

708.442.8500

WWW.WOODLAWNCHICAGO.COM Please call or schedule an appointment to speak with our staff about any end of life, funeral or cremation related questions or concerns. 10% off any prepaid funeral prearrangements

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PARKS & RECREATION

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Riverside resident Kevin Padilla, 24, jogs on the path along the Des Plaines River in Swan Pond Park in Riverside on July 28, 2017.

BROOKFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT Administrative Office

❒ Harrison Park

❒ Veterans Memorial Park

3200 block of Harrison Ave.

Grand Blvd. and Sunnyside Ave.

❒ Ehlert Park Congress Park and Elm Aves. ❒ Kiwanis Park

8820 Brookfield Ave., Lower Level

8820 Brookfield Ave.

Brookfield

❒ Madison Park

485-7344 Press #5

4000 block of Madison Ave.

brookfieldil.gov

❒ Madlin Park

Brookfield Parks

Lincoln Ave. between Madison and Raymond Aves.

❒ Candy Cane Park

Maple North Park

29th St. and Park Aves.

3800 block of Maple Ave.

❒ Creekside Park

❒ Maple South Park

Burlington and Grove Aves.

3900 block of Maple Ave.

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Special RecreationSEASPAR Brookfield is a member of the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR).

The mission of SEASPAR is to provide recreation programs and services for residents with disabilities by providing excellence in recreation through programs and services. For more information, visit www.seaspar.org or call 630960-7600.

NORTH RIVERSIDE RECREATION DEPARTMENT Administrative Office 2401 Desplaines Ave. 442-5515 northriverside-il.org

Director ❒ TERESA MROZIK, CPRP

Recreation facilities ❒ Village Commons Building 2401 Desplaines Ave.

Getting to know SCOTT SANDERS

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of BrightLeaf Homes

How long has BrightLeaf Homes been operating in Brookfield?

BrightLeaf has been building homes in Brookfield since 2012. We build in other cities in the Near West suburbs, and in Brookfield alone we’ve built 10 new homes since 2013 along with the 9-unit apartment building near downtown Brookfield. We have another project coming up for sale in the spring on Blanchan.

What brought you here?

I began living in Brookfield in 2009. I moved here to be in the suburbs where I worked at a previous job, but also to be close to Metra and other transportation into the city. Brookfield was an affordable alternative for me compared to LaGrange and Riverside.

BrightLeaf as a business followed a similar path. We started building in Brookfield because it is straight forward community to build homes in and appeals to our primary target demographic of young professionals moving out of the city looking for good schools and affordable new construction homes.

See what all the buzz is about.

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What keeps you here?

Relatively affordable housing and excellent access to transportation is important to our clients, so it remains important to us.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

The motto “Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat.”

Maybe not appropriate to publish but it’s the truth. BrightLeaf is a mission-driven company that is committed to changing how homes are built throughout the Chicago area.

Every day is an opportunity to make a difference by helping a client, a village staff member or a trade partner understand that there is a better way to build homes that will improve both the environment and the quality of life of the people who live in it.

What keeps you awake at night?

There are 10 people working at BrightLeaf today and dozens more that work with BrightLeaf through our trade partners that actually build or supply materials for our homes of the future.

I and the other two partners at BrightLeaf have an unspoken responsibility to all of them to operate and grow a successful company, and that responsibility, while rewarding, can be challenging.

What do you love about the town?

Brookfield is a relatively affordable town to build new construction homes in and they have been reasonable to work with in permitting and planning for new development or redevelopment.

Ascension Lutheran Church Sign up today for our Breaking News Emails

400 Nuttall Road, Riverside, Sunday School at 9 am IL 60546 (708)Worship 447-2600 Communion at 10 am www.ascension-riverside.org

Come, Celebrate 400 Nuttall Road, Riverside, IL 60546 • (708) 447-2600 Christmas with us!

Located near the intersection of DesPlaines Ave. and 26 St. in Northwest Riverside Rev. Chris Honig ascensionriverside@gmail.com or Facebook th

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Christmas EvE Service of Lessons and Carols - 5:00 p.m.

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Christmas EvE Candlelight

Riverside 18 20 market runs

FA R M E R S (*all numbers and vendors from 2017)

weeks

each season with vendors

John Bailey Honey

4

produce vendors

Special events every week, such as live music, crafts for kids, scavenger hunts

Peaceful Pies (owned by Brookfield resident who makes pies with her own locally sourced fruit and eggs from her chickens)

Left Hand Bagels sells authentic hand-rolled bagels

Samson Knife Sharpening

Chocolate sold by Chocolate Twist

Market runs Wednesdays from 2:30 to 7p.m.beginning June 6 through Oct. 10, at Centennial Park, near the historic water tower located at 10 Pine Ave.

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MARKET Brookfield Local produce sustainably grown in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin by over

20

farmers

2018 11th

is the Brookfield

Market’s

Leashed pets welcome

year

Music for your listening pleasure

Artisan and hand-crafted goods available

Also selling pastries, eggs, fresh-roasted coffee, honey, salsa,

Kids tent hosted by Brookfield

jams

Library

Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in village hall’s west parking lot from June 2 to Oct. 13, at 8820 Brookfield Ave., approximately two blocks east of Prairie Avenue.

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PARKS & RECREATION ❒ Veterans Park Recreation Fields 7550 W. 26th St., west of Harlem Ave. ❒ The Tot Spot 14th Ave. and 24th St. ❒ Commons Park and playground Located behind village offices off of Desplaines Ave.

Use of Commons Park Pavilions Usage is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Village ordinances prohibit grilling and the use of alcohol in the parks. Ballfield reservations permits are available at the Recreation Department.

RIVERSIDE RECREATION DEPARTMENT Administrative Offices 10 Pine Ave. Riverside 442-7025 riverside.il.us Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Director ❒ RON MALCHIODI

Riverside Parks ❒ Big Ball Park ❒ Longcommon Rd. between Delaplaine and Nuttall ❒ Blythe Park ❒ 735 Leesley Rd. ❒ Centennial Park ❒ Longcommon Rd. and Forest Ave. ❒ Guthrie Park ❒ Bloomingbank and Riverside Rds. ❒ Harrington Park ❒ South Delaplaine and Gage Rds. ❒ Indian Gardens Park ❒ Fairbank and Bloomingbank Rds.

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Members of the Chicago-based band, Caliente Old School perform a song for attendees during the Latin Music Fest, organized by the Hispanic Organization of North Riverside (HONR) on Sept.

9, 2017, at the Village Commons. ❒ Patriots Park ❒ Parkway and Selborne Rds. ❒ Swan Pond ❒ Burling and Barrypoint Rds. ❒ Turtle Park ❒ Longcommon Rd., between Addison and Shenstone

Scout Cabin Reservations made available by the Parks and Recreation Department to community organizations, residents, nonresident organizations and businesses. Rentals are available for a six hour time slot, and reservations are accepted up to 60 days in advance of your event. The cabin is heated, has a window air conditioner, ceiling fan, washrooms, 5 picnic tables, a cook-top range, refrigerator, microwave and a fireplace. It’s

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a great place to have a special event or a family function!

Community Recreation Co-op Agencies The Brookfield, North Riverside, Lyons and Riverside Parks & Recreation Departments have agreed to offer programs that will benefit all communities. This co-op will allow residents of each community to participate in more programs while paying resident rates!

Some things to remember: You must register with the “host agency’s” Recreation Department. They will be able to answer detailed questions and give you directions to their facilities. Refunds for co-op programs will be issued according to the host agency’s refund policy.

Call ahead to verify Registration Dates and Pricing.

Brookfield Recreation 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 485-7344 Press #5

Lyons Recreation Department 4200 Lawndale Ave. Lyons 60534 442-4858

North Riverside Recreation Department 2401 Desplaines Ave. North Riverside 60546 442-5515

Riverside Recreation Department 10 Pine Ave. Riverside 60546 442-7025

Voices of Belmont Village

“The friends that I have made here have turned my life around.”

To many, living at home means freedom and independence. But it can also be isolating. Belmont Village residents enjoy a lifestyle that keeps them physically active and mentally engaged, delighting in the company of friends old and new.

At Belmont Village, you don’t have to live alone to be independent.

It’s not just your home. It’s your community.

Distinctive Residential Settings | Chef-Prepared Dining and Bistro Premier Health and Wellness Programs | Award-Winning Memory Care Professionally Supervised Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

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SCHOOLS NORTH RIVERSIDE KOMAREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 94 Administrative Office 8940 24th St. 447-8030 komarekschool.org

Superintendent ❒ DR. BRIAN GANAN bganan@komarek94.org

Board of Education ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒

Christopher Waas, president Al Sarro, vice president Sue Bogdan, secretary Jonathan Hoadley Brian Jicha Carolyn Lach Rashida McKelvin

Komarek Elementary School 8940 24th St. 447-8030 Grades: K-8 Dr. Jason Gold, principal jgold@komarek94.org Lisa Stalla, assistant principal lstalla@komarek94.org

BROOKFIELD, LAGRANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 95 Administrative Office 3724 Prairie Ave. Brookfield 485-0606 district95.org

Superintendent ❒ DR. MARK KUZNIEWSKI mkuzniewski@district95.org

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Ethan Avila, 7, of Riverside, wears a birthday hat, after the first day of school on Aug. 24, 2017, outside of Central Elementary in Riverside. The Central School bell tower built in 1897, rang its bell at dismissal for the first time in a decade, following recent repairs.

Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services ❒ JEANNIE ZEITLIN jzeitlin@district95.org Director of Teaching and Learning Cathy Cannon ccannon@district95.org

Director of Buildings and Grounds ❒ BRIAN CONROY BGConroy@yahoo.com

Board of Education Michelle Maggos, president Rebecca Zoltoski, vice president Barb Garvey, secretary Brian Conroy

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Scott Encher Joe Ivan Karen Winslow

Brook Park Elementary School 1214 Raymond Ave. LaGrange Park 354-3740 Grades: K-5 Michael Sorensen, principal msorensen@district95.org

revans@district95.org Jeffrey Tumpane, assist. principal jtumpane@district95.org

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 96 Administrative Office 63 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-5007

S.E. Gross Middle School

district96.org

3524 Maple Ave. Brookfield 485-0600 Grades: PreK and 6-8 Ryan Evans, principal

Superintendent of Schools ❒ MARTHA RYAN-TOYE ryan-toyem@district96.org

SCHOOLS Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction ❒ MERRYL BROWNLOW brownlowm@district96.org

Director of Special Education ❒ PAMELA SHAW shawp@district96.org

Director of Technology Don Tufano Tufanod@district96.org

Board of Education Jeff Miller, president Lynda Murphy, vice president Joel Marhoul, secretary David Barsotti Dan Hunt Shari Klyber Rich Regan

A.F. Ames Elementary School 86 Southcote Rd. Riverside 447-0759 Grades: PreK-5 Todd Gierman, principal giermant@district96.org

Blythe Park Elementary School 735 Leesley Rd. Riverside 447-2168 Grades: K-5 Casimira Gorman, principal gormanc@district96.org

Central Elementary School 61 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-1106

Grades: K-5 Peter Gatz, principal gatzp@district96.org

BROOKFIELD, LAGRANGE, LAGRANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 102

Hollywood Elementary School

Administrative Office

3423 Hollywood Ave. Brookfield 485-7630 Grades: K-5 Kimberly Hefner, principal hefnerk@district96.org

L.J. Hauser Junior High School 65 Woodside Rd. Riverside 447-3896 Grades: 6-8 April Mahy, principal mahya@district96.org Christine Mullin, assistant principal mullinc@district96.org

333 N. Park Rd. LaGrange Park 482-2400 dist102.k12.il.us Superintendent Dr. Kyle Schumacher schumacherky@dist102.k12.il.us

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning ❒ DR. CHRISTOPHER FINCH finchch@dist102.k12.il.us

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education ❒ DR. JOYCE POWELL powelljo@dist102.k12.il.us

Call to schedule a tour and meet the faculty today!

Inspiring students with a faith-filled, academically rigorous curriculum including Art, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Music, Technology & Physical Education

• Full & Half-day Pre-K for 3 and 4-year olds • Full Day Kindergarten through 8th Grade • Before & After School Care (7AM-6PM) • Small class sizes - 20:1 student to teacher ratio • Active, engaged, welcoming parent community

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Getting to know RONNIE CAREY

Transition Specialist at RiversideBrookfield High School and works with ShredderWorks, a document destruction micro-enterprise designed to support special education students in business-based education and training, community services and to promote community partnerships.

How long have you been working with ShredderWorks at RBHS? ShredderWorks began in 2002. I joined the team in 2006.

What brought you to the community?

I had heard what a unique and wonderful school Riverside-Brookfield High School was, and I took an opportunity to interview when invited. It is has lived up to its reputation.

What keeps you here?

The students, families and faculty are great to work with and very supportive.

The local employers I get to meet and work with are also amazing. It is really special when you get to see a student gaining skills and enjoying a work experi-

ence and at the same time see a business benefit from working with the students as well.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

My family, friends and work. I feel lucky to have the opportunity to help people and make a difference every day. At least I try to!

What keeps you awake at night?

There are still so many people with disabilities that need the benefits of employment; not just monetarily but also

with a sense of community, being able to use their skills to help others, etc.

What do you love about Riverside and Brookfield?

For me, it comes down to people. The people in this area are friendly, down to earth and really care about each other and their communities. One of my favorite days at RBHS is the Day of Service.

It is great to see so many young people donating time to help their communities.

They come in with a great attitude and readiness to help.

Road Trip on the Horizon?

Let us know we’ll hold your paper!

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Email: circulation@RBLandmark.com

SCHOOLS Information Technology Director

Director of Student Services

❒ AL KIRKUS kirkusal@dist102.k12.il.us

❒ DR. JANINE GRUHN gruhnj@sd103.com

Board of Education

Board of Education

Brian Anderson, president Matthew Scotty, vice president Jason Kowalczyk, secretary Edward Campbell Amanda Jandris Michael Melendez Michael Thomas

Marge Hubacek, president Sharon Anderson, vice president Joanne Schaeffer, secretary Michael Bennett Shannon Johnson Coleen Shipbaugh Jorge Torres

Congress Park Elementary School

Lincoln School

9311 Shields Ave. Brookfield 482-2430 Grades: K-6 Claudia Jimenez, principal jimenezcl@dist102.k12.il.us

Park Junior High 333 N. Park Rd. LaGrange Park 482-2500 Grades: 7-8 Phil Abraham, principal abrahamph@dist102.k12.il.us Joe Gage, assistant principal gagejo@dist102.k12.il.us

Chrisopher Cybulski, principal cybulskic@sd103.com Catherine Eichhammer, assistant principal eichhammerc@sd103.com

LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 204 Administration office 100 S. Brainard Ave. LaGrange 579-6300 lths.net

4300 Grove Ave. Brookfield 783-4600 Grades: PreK-5 Theresa Silva, principal silvat@sd103.com

❒ DR. TIMOTHY B. KILREA tkilrea@lths.net

George Washington Middle School

❒ DR. BRIAN WATERMAN bwaterman@lths.net

8101 Ogden Ave. Lyons 783-4200 Grades: 6-8

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Superintendent

Principal

❒ SCOTT EGGERDING

seggerding@lths.net

Board of Education Thomas W. Cushing, president George R. Dougherty, vice president Phillip Palmer, secretary John T. Polacek, D.D.S. Jessica McLean Barbara Rosinsky Molly Murphy Bruton

Lyons Township High School-North Campus 100 S. Brainard Ave. LaGrange 579-6300 Kevin Brown, associate principal kwbrown@lths.net

Lyons Township High School-South Campus 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd. Western Springs 579-6500 Therese Nelson, associate principal tnelson@lths.net

LYONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 103 Administrative Office 4100 Joliet Ave. Lyons 783-4100 sd103.com

Superintendent ❒ DR. CAROL BAKER bakerc@sd103.com

Curriculum Director ❒ DAREK NAGLAK naglakd@sd103.com

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

RBHS varsity swimmer Chloe Marrello competes in the 100-yard butterfly on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a girls swim meet against Chicago Latin at Riverside-Brookfield High School.

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SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 208 Riverside-Brookfield High School 160 Ridgewood Rd. Riverside 442-7500 rbhs208.net

Superintendent ❒ DR. KEVIN SKINKIS skinkisk@rbhs208.net

Principal ❒ KRISTIN SMETANA smetanak@rbhs208.net

Assistant Principal, Student Affairs

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Jake Shevitz (Scrooge) and Steven Sanduski (Scrooge’s nephew) were among the students at Hauser Junior High School in Riverside featured in the cast of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 13 and 14, 2017, in the school’s auditorium.

❒ DAVID MANNON mannond@rbhs208.net

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND PRESCHOOLS

Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction

Building Blocks Preschool

❒ KYLIE LINDQUIST lindquistk@rbhs208.net

Director, Special Education Services ❒ SHEILA JERCICH jercichs@rbhs208.net

Director, Student Services ❒ BETH AUGUSTINE augustineb@rbhs208.net

Board of Education Garry Gryczan, president Timothy Walsh, vice president Laura Hruska John D. Keen Gina Sierra William Smithing Ramona Towner

St. Paul’s Church 60 Akenside Rd. Riverside 447-3373 stpaulsparish.org/building_blocks Ages: 3 to 5 years Ann Jablonski, executive director

Montessori Children’s Community 3424 Maple Ave. Brookfield 485-9542 montessori-cc.org Ages: 3 to 6 years old Rocio Smith, director

St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School 1125 Harrison Ave. LaGrange Park 352-2202

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slmschool.org Grades: PreK-8 AnneMarie Mahay, principal amahay@slmschool.org

St. Mary Catholic School 97 Herrick Rd. Riverside 442-5747 stmaryriverside.org Grades: PreK-8 Barbara Rasinski, principal principal@stmaryriverside.org

St. Paul Lutheran School 9035 Grant Ave. Brookfield 485-0650 Grades: K-8 Rev. Joel A. Brondos, headmaster

Tallgrass Sudbury School 82 Woodside Rd. Riverside 777-1037 tallgrasssudbury.org Ages: 5 to 19

PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS Fenwick High School 505 Washington Blvd.

Oak Park 386-0127 Fax: 386-3052 fenwickfriars.com Rev. Richard A. Peddicord, O.P., president Peter Groom, principal

Nazareth Catholic Academy 1209 W. Ogden Ave. LaGrange Park 354-0061 nazarethacademy.com Dennis Moran, president Deborah Tracy, principal

St. Joseph Catholic High School 10900 W. Cermak Rd. Westchester 562-4433

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RIVERSIDE PARKS AND RECREATION

2018 HAPPENINGS KinderKids Enrichment!

Summer Camp Options!

Teen Day Camp Adventure Camp Junior Adventurers Camp Centennial Afternoon Playcamp

Adults

Leagues

Youth Fall and Spring Soccer Adult Volleyball Leagues Adult 12” Men’s Softball Youth Basketball

Canvas Painting Nights Spin Tuesdays and Thursdays Yoga Thursdays and Saturdays Tae Kwon Do Tai Chi Chun Abdominal Assault Cardio Kickboxing Weight Training BODYSHRED™ Pilates ACTIVE ADULTS: Brains & Balance Past 60™

Riverside Parks & Recreation is hiring!

Flexible hours and a perfect fit for those interested in working in local government, with youth, and education.

View positions at www.riverside.il.us

Special Events to Look Out For Cori’s Kids Triathlon 3rd of July Concert in the Park Howl-O-ween 40th Annual Independence Day 5K Movie in the Park RIV-inia Riverside Ride

R.O.A.R (Riverside Opportunities for Adaptive Recreation) 10 Pine Avenue (inside the Water Tower) | (708) 442-7025 riversidepr@riverside.il.us 64 | 2018 Brookfield/Riverside/North Riverside Answer Book

How Can I Be Of Value To You? Retirement

Analysis

Risk

Analysis of Income & Expenses

Current Retirement Plans Analysis

Accounting

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Social Security a. Early retirement benefits b. Taxation c. Continuation of employment d. Widow/widower benefits e. Divorced spouse Pension a. Maximization of income b. Monthly income alternatives Future inflated needs Taxable, tax deferred and tax free alternatives

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Deductible-vs-Roth IRA RA Consolidation IRA/Rollover investment alternatives Pre 591/2 IRA/Rollover maxium IRA/Rollover beneficiary alternatives IRA/Rollover 70 ½ minimum withdrawal amounts Stock rollover 403B

Estate Planning • •

Probate avoidance Gifting

• Estate taxation • Estate liquidity

Taxes • •

Linda Sokol Francis

Personal Business

• Corporate • Estate & Inheritance

Payroll forms General ledger Financial Statements

Real Estate • • • •

Real estate appraisal Real estate affordability analysis Real estate brokerage service Early mortgage retirement

Risk Management Analysis • • • • •

Continuation of group plans Survivor/dependent income protection Individual health plans Long term care protection Medigap protection

President Brookfield Financial Plans, Inc. Tax Services 708-485-3439

Senior Advisor Waddell & Reed Investment Services 708-485-9224

How long in Business: Over 53 years Why choose this area: I have lived and have been involved in this community for over 50 years.

Greatest current business challenge: Keeping up with all the tax changes and Continuing Education Credits that are necessary for my multiple licenses, including my E.A. status.

What do you love about your work: The people. I love the many people I have met.

Your business philosophy: To treat clients the way I want to be treated. To treat them as I would treat an invited guest.

Greatest accomplishments: Receiving the Woman of the Year Award, Cicero Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, Multiple Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow Award, Western Springs Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Millenium Award, Five Who’s Who Awards, State of Illinois Woman of Distinction Award, Ronald Reagan Gold Award and two times elected Village Clerk of Brookfield.

What have you learned: I have learned that many people pay taxes unnecessarily. With just a little bit of pre-tax season advice, we can cut their taxes by a lot.

How long in Business: Over 40 years Why choose this area: I wanted to do financial planning for people who really NEEDED financial planning. 40 years ago there were only financial planners for the rich.

Greatest current business challenge: Helping my clients remember investing is for the long term and to stick with their goals rather than trying to give into the ups and downs of the market.

What do you love about your work: The people. My clients become my friends.

Your business philosophy: To invest my clients’ money as I would invest mine or my children’s.

Greatest accomplishment: Being the first Waddell & Reed Representative to maintain 250 million of clients’ money under management & being inducted to Waddell & Reed’s Hall of Fame.

What have you learned: I have learned that giving good finanical advice can help people turn their dreams into goals that can be reached.

BROOKFIELD FINANCIAL PLANS, INC. Linda Sokol Francis, E.A. 3439 Grand Boulevard • Brookfield, Illinois 60513 • 708-485-3439

WE’RE PROUD TO BE

RIVERSIDE’S COMMUNITY BANK

How do you know you’re choosing a bank that’s truly dedicated to serving your community? Well, for starters, take a look at the name. Ours says exactly who we belong to: Riverside. You don’t have to guess where our loyalty lies. We’re Riverside’s community bank and we take that responsibility very seriously. We give back to, support, and serve the community we proudly call home.

RIVERSIDE’S COMMUNITY BANK 17 E. Burlington St. | Riverside, IL 60546 708-447-3222 | www.bankriverside.com

Riverside Bank is a member of the

Riverside Bank is a branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company.

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