Answer Book 2019

Answer Book 2019

W E D N E S D A Y

JOURNAL

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CAN ADULTS HAVE BRACES?

id you think braces are only for children or teens? This is no longer true. Now, more and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment for a variety of reasons. Some people want to improve their smiles or correct their bites and others are seeking to improve their health or to boost their self-esteem.

Age is not a factor in considering orthodontic treatment for adults.

Any adult in good general health with healthy gums and good bone support for the teeth is a candidate for orthodontic treatment.

Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. A large portion of orthodontic patients are adults, and that number is

still growing. More and more adults have better dental and physical health now and deserve to enjoy a beautiful smile too.

Orthodontic options to maintain Healthy Smiles for Adults are lighter, more comfortable, less noticeable, and more affordable than before.

Braces have evolved over the years. The brackets used today are smaller and therefore more comfortable.

Ceramic braces are made of translucent material and are popular with adults due to their cosmetic appeal because they allow for a more discrete treatment experience. Another great advancement for teeth that is popular with adults

is Invisalign. These clear, removable, plastic aligners are worn over the teeth and use no metal or wires. When you are custom-fitted for Invisalign, you’ll have no food restrictions, and you’ll be able to brush and floss like you normally would and stay active in all the sports and activities you love.

Invisalign is a great option for adults who had straight teeth in the past, but are now facing a crooked and overcrowded smile.

Teeth may shift as you age therefore even if you had braces when you were younger you may notice that your straight teeth have gradually shifted.

Invisalign aligner would be

a great option to improve the alignment of the teeth in such instances.

Our orthodontic office offers many financing options to accommodate your needs, and we would be happy to go over these options with you. We are in network with most insurance companies and can review your insurance policy and help you maximize your benefit.

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CONTENTS

Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer

Children climb on different parts of the playground at Longfellow Park in Oak Park.

Publisher Dan Haley Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak

IT Manager/ Web Developer Mike Risher

Event Coordinator Carmen Rivera

Business Manager Joyce Minich

Inside Sales Mary Ellen Nelligan

Ad Design Manager Andrew Mead

Client Engagement Natalie Johnson

Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes

Ad Designers Debbie Becker, Mark Moroney

Circulation Manager Jill Wagner

Editorial Designers Jacquinete Baldwin

Display Advertising Sales Bill Wossow, Marc Stopeck

Editor Marc Stopeck Staff Photographer Alexa Rogals

Distribution coordinator Wakeelah Cocroft-Aldridge

Maps

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Arts

9

Business

17

Education

27

Government

39

Health & Wellness

51

Homes

55

Libraries

67

Museums

73

Parks

78

Religion

86

Oak Park Eats

90

Seniors

99

Social Services

105

Sports

109

chamber members

113

Advertiser Index

149 HOW TO REACH US 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 PHONE: 773-626-6332 FAX: 708-524-0447 www.oakpark.com

ON THE COVER: Participants riding on the Longfellow Elementary School float sit for a photo on Saturday, May 4, 2019, during the D97 39th annual Multicultural Festival parade in Oak Park. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

We have questions for YOU with the Oak Park River If you were a local Forest Chamber of landmark, which one Commerce. That’s why, would you be? Are in the back, you will you the war memofind a useful directory rial type, or more of local Chamber memlike a cement facbers, more than a few tory? Maybe you’re of which, I’m sure, you a movie theater? If patronize and know the you’ve never given MARC STOPECK owners and employees. this any thought— Editor This year, we’ve and why would added a few new interyou—today is your active features to Answer lucky day. Turn to page 14.

Book. In addition to the Welcome to Answer Book. above referenced personality In case you’ve missed any quiz, you can, on page 82, of its thirty or so previous test your knowledge of our editions, Answer Book is Oak local parks. In fact, if you get Park and River Forest’s very a perfect score on the park own award-winning communiquiz without looking at the ty guide. Wednesday Journal answers, and you’re not Jan publishes it in partnership

Arnold (don’t know who she is? Go to page 78), I want to hear from you (actually, even if you are Jan Arnold, I’d like to hear from you).

For those of you who have emailed me (or stopped me on the street) over the years with cartoon ideas (yes, I am the guy who draws the cartoons in Wednesday Journal), now is your opportunity to show off your latent comedic talent. On page 48 is our first ever Cartoon Caption Contest. Look at the drawing, see what you come up with, and maybe win a prize.

If you’re thinking about running for office in either of our fair villages, you will certainly

want to look at the Election Infographic on page 40. It may not tell you how to win, but you might get a few clues on how you can lose.

Lastly, you will notice as you page through the Answer Book, that there are a lot of advertisers. These are all local businesses trying to get your attention. I hope you’ll give them some.

If you have any suggestions or complaints about Answer Book, please share them with me, marc@oakpark.com.

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special EVENTS calendar

oprfchamber.org/special-events

2020 Fri Jan 31, 5:30PM - 9:30PM Nineteenth Century Club Enjoy a mid-winter celebration of outstanding local dining from 50+ local restaurants, caterers and food brands.

Sun April 26, 11:00AM - 3:00PM FFC Oak Park Enjoy free ďŹ tness classes, screenings, family activities and giveaways from over 80 area industry exhibitors.

Fri Feb 28, 5:30PM - 9:30PM Sat Feb 29 11:00AM - 3:00PM Location TBD Features top area retailers selling end of season stock in an exciting event open to the public.

Tues May 19, 11:00AM - 1:00PM Dominican University The Economic Luncheon gathers top business and government leaders to discuss business issues that matter most.

The oak park - river forest Chamber of Commerce brings these amazing events to the public to participate and enjoy!

There is still time to nominate your favorite businesses for the 2019 Spotlight Awards, deadline is July 31, 2019 oprfchamber.org/spotlight-awards

connecting business to community.

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We are proud to be a part of such a vibrant, creative, & diverse community.

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THE ARTS FROM

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A local holiday favorite turns 35 Interviewed by Lacey Sikora

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n 1983, Donna Vittorio founded Ballet Légere in River Forest. From the beginning, Lucia Esposito has been the company’s Artistic Director as well as the producer and one of the choreographers of Ballet Légere’s much-revered annual production of The Nutcracker.

This year is the the 35th anniversary of Légere’s Nutcracker which has become the longest running annual production of this classic ballet in the Chicagoland area. We had a few questions for Lucia.

What kinds of dance classes does Ballet Légere offer and to what ages of students?

Légere Dance Centre, a separate entity, is the home of Ballet Légere. The studio offers classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, and tap. We have students from ages 3 through adult.

What is the role and significance of Ballet Légere’s Nutcracker in the community?

This production of The Nutcracker has been a family holiday tradition for many years. Our field trip shows have educated thousands of children in the art of ballet.

This production provides audiences with affordable exposure to the arts and creates holiday entertainment for all ages. The performance features guest artists from major ballet companies in the country and professional dancers from various Chicago dance companies.

Photo by John O’Neill

The toy soldiers from Ballet Légere’s 2018 production of The Nutcracker.

We have an open audition which brings in many dance students from Légere Dance Centre as well as other dance studios throughout Chicagoland area.

Our patrons and dancers appreciate the beauty and convenience of Dominican University and the River Forest area. It’s a centrally located cultural experience anyone in the city or suburbs can enjoy.

How do the dancers prepare for dancing in The Nutcracker?

Dancers have a much better chance of being accepted for roles in The Nutcracker if they have good ballet technique.

Taking many ballet classes is

the only way to build good technique. After 2-3 auditions, decisions are made. Rehearsals are on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning the week after Labor Day. The amount of rehearsal hours depends on the role and how many roles a dancer has—many dancers are in two or more roles. All dancers love the rehearsal process. One of the most exciting days for these performers is costume fittings.

I love to see their faces the first time they put on these beautiful costumes.

What are some of your favorite parts of being the Artistic Director of Ballet Légere?

■ For more information on upcoming auditions and performances, go to balletlegere.org.

There are many aspects that are magical to me. I love auditions.

This is the one day it all begins.

The rehearsal process is quite rewarding. I love seeing the dancers’ progress. The most exciting part of my job is the day we arrive at the theatre and start putting it all together…the lights, the scenery, the props, and the dancers.

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THE ARTS

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Murder, magic occasional decapitation Highlights from Festival Theatre’s storage rooms

BLOODY HEAD

By Marc Stopeck

Oak Park Festival Theatre has been performing classical theater, including a lot of Shakespeare, in Oak Park since 1975. In that time the company has accumulated a collection of oddball props, costumes and set pieces, as well as an impressive arsenal of weaponry. While the actors, directors and playwrights get all the fame and glory, here is an accounting of some of the unsung stars—the real stuff of drama.

Originally seen in a production of Titus Andronicus at the Babes With Blades Theater Company, the bloody head was separated from its owner, eventually finding its way into Festival Theatre’s Fair Maid of the West West. It has since become something of an unof unofficial mascot for the company, especially popular among the child actors per performing in A Dickens Carol Carol,, who used the prop as a “ball” in their pre-show warm-up games.

LANTERN

Specially wired for the character of “Past” in A Dickens Carol Carol, this magical lantern has two secret but buttons, one that turns on the ordinary flame, and one that activates the enchanted fairy lights.

TURTLE STEP STOOL

Once the property of Roosevelt University, the turtle step stool came to Festival Theatre on loan in 2017 for Fair Maid of the West, playing a part in the comic human throne of the mighty King of Fez. After returning to its home, the turtle made its way back, slowly but surely, to Oak Park as a bit of set dressing in 2018’s You Can’t Take It With You.

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THE ARTS DAGGER

Wielded by, and against, kings, this dagger has found itself self in the hands of Henry ry IV, Henry V and Richard ard III. Most notoriously, perhaps, this was the e murder weapon used d

by Macbeth to kill King ing Duncan night after night in the 2017 production ction of Macbeth.

HECATE’S HORNS

EXECUTIONER’S AXE

At six feet tall, this fearsome weapon was last seen in Fair Maid of the West in 2017 when it reprised a role it had played 23 years earlier, in Fair Maid’s 1994 world premiere production.

BROADSWORD

This is the top piece of the headdress that formed the horns of Hecate, the queen goddess of the witches in Macbeth. Made out of wire, foil and plaster, it was originally supplemented by a three foot fall of hair.

As worn by actress Jhenai Mootz, it turned quite a few heads on Lake Street as the cast made its nightly walk through Downtown Oak Park to the stage in Austin Garden.

Most recently wielded by Lord Banquo in Macbeth, this is noble swo sword ord is part of Festival Theatre’s deadly ensemble of seven broadswords words and seven s rapiers. The summer of 2019 will see this blade carried d by the Queen Qu in Elizabeth Rex.

To find out about Oak Park Festival Theatre’s current season—where you can see some of these props in action—visit oakparkfestival.com.

All photos provided by Oak Park P Festival Thea atre.

Theatre.

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Because we believe art is intrinsic to the quality Because weofbelieve art is intrinsic to the quality life in our communities, of lifeArea in our communities, the Oak Park Arts Council celebrates, supports andArts promotes artists the Oak Park Area Council celebrates, and arts organizations supports and promotes artists and arts in organizations in Oak andForest ForestPark.

Park.

OakPark, Park,River River Forest Forest and By raising funds for the arts, and advocating By raising funds for the arts, and advocating for policies for the policies that promote arts,economic, that promote arts, we enhance thethe social, we enhance the social, economic, and cultural foundations of our communities. and cultural foundations of our communities.

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Dance for the fun of it!

We teach beginners.

Enroll today:

DeMaira Dance Studios, Inc. 1146 Chicago, Ave. in Oak Park 708-386-1833 www.demaira-dance.com Celebrate with the 2018

Community Orchestra of The Year!

Join us for the 2019-2020 season!

JAY FRIEDMAN,

Music Director and Conductor

MAURICE BOYER, Associate Conductor

All concerts held on Sunday afternoons at 4 pm .

For more information, or to order tickets go to SymphonyOPRF.org

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Got time? Got talent?

At Housing Forward, our mission is to

Housing Forward needs you. We have many volunteer opportunities for individuals, families and groups.

We need compassionate people willing to advocate for those in crisis. Thousands of valuable hours donated yearly make it possible for Housing Forward to offer services that go above and beyond for our clients.

Join us in being part of our communities working together to end homelessness.

transition people from housing crisis to housing stability.

Our comprehensive solution encompasses housing, supportive services, employment, emergency assistance, PADS Emergency Shelter and street outreach programs.

We can’t do this work without you.

To volunteer, visit our website at www.housingforward.org or contact Enid Johnson at 708.338.1724 ext. 220 or ejohnson@housingforward.org.

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LANDMARK

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What Local Landmark are YOU?

By Marc Stopeck

Complete the quiz and add up the numbers of each of your answers. Then go to pages 62-63 and find out which iconic local structure you are.

■ CHOOSE A COMMUNITY EVENT:

■ YOU WANT ICE CREAM. WHERE DO YOU GO?

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Bite Nite

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Oberweis

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Day in Our Village

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Jewel

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Make your own

River Forest Memorial Day Parade

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Vegan option at Whole Foods

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Your local block party

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Petersen's

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Thursday Night Out

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Hole in the Wall

6. Micro Brew Review

■ CHOOSE AN ANIMAL FOR YOUR HOME:

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Parrot

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Cat

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Chicken

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Dog

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Fish

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Snake

■ CHOOSE A LOCAL PARK ACTIVITY:

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Swimming at Rehm Pool

2.

Platform Tennis in Keystone Park

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Enjoying the plants at Oak Park Conservatory

4.

Sledding at Barrie Park

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Ice skating at Ridgeland Common

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Basketball at Stevenson Park

■ CHOOSE A LOCAL CELEBRITY: ■ CHOOSE A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

1. Steve James 2, Chris Ware

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Youth sports coach

3, Alex Kotlowitz

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Historic Preservation Commission

4. Tavi Gevenson

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Sustainability Commission

4.

Local religious organization

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Village Board trustee

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Local board meeting gadfly

5. Jeff Mauro 6. Peter Sagal

Take your score and go to page 62.

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We’re all better together.

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest is becoming Byline Bank.

For more than 100 years, Byline Bank has been supporting and investing in the Chicagoland area. We’ve joined forces with Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest to better serve our customers and communities—which is why we’re proud to support our community.

To learn more visit bylinebank.com/welcome-cboprf

©2018 Byline Bank. Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest is a division of Byline Bank. Member FDIC.

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Oak Park forever

This little burb is going through a growth spurt

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By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

often hear from Oak Park residents that one of the things they love most about the village is its proximity to the myriad amenities available to them in the city of Chicago. More recently, though, I’m hearing that while its nice and dandy to have those things a short train ride away, villagers don’t want to have to go to the city to get what they want.

Oak Park is more and more becoming the kind of place where you don’t have to leave, except for work and maybe picking up friends at the airport. The village has experienced substantial growth over the last decade – not just with hundreds of new residents occupying luxury apartment buildings downtown but also with the new restaurants and shops that seem to pop up on an almost weekly basis.

Yes, the little village that abuts the concrete jungle that is Chicago was once known as the place where the pubs stop and the church steeples start – or something like that. Bottom line is that for decades there were only a handful of places to wet you’re whistle in this once-sleepy village. Today there are too many places to name; some of them even make their own beer onsite. Downtown Oak Park is an obvious destination for food and beverage, but restaurants serving hard drinks are more recently popping up in more far-flung areas of the village; in particular, the Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street is blowing up with new restaurants and retail shops.

If you thought you needed to leave the village to connect with Mother Earth, think again. This village abounds with parks and other ways to enjoy nature. Have you been to the Oak Park Conservatory lately? Did you know they offer nature and gardening classes? If that’s not your thing, Oak Park

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Morgan Harris, left, and Lana Sharba, both of Oak Park, try out foods using their dine-around food tickets. plays host to a number of great outdoor events, like the Thursday Night Out concert series and street party on Marion Street (June through August) and the Day in Our Village festival, where more than 100 Oak Park entities – business, educational, religious, and more – set up shop in Scoville Park to engage with the community.

Although Oak Park has long been known as a sleepy little village, it is one of a rare breed in that it is still a two-newspaper town with an engaged citizenry. Did you know the village has 20 citizen commissions that often

play a crucial role in how government is run?

Oak Parkers have never been ones to suffer in silence when it comes to the issues of the day. That’s where you, faithful reader, come in. We at the Wednesday Journal are here to keep Oak Parkers informed, so we want— need—to hear from you. We’re looking for issues large and small to help provide a voice to the community. We can’t be everywhere at once, but our readers can, so don’t be a stranger. Let us know your concerns, fears, joys – anything you think deserves to be highlighted. My email is Tim@oakpark.com.

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BUSINESS

OPRF business champions

In its annual celebration of local business, the Oak Park—River Forest Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Nineteenth Century Club last October to hand out its highly coveted Business Spotlight Awards.

Created to recognize business excellence and leadership, the Business Spotlight Awards program allows all residents and loyal local customers to

nominate their favorite Oak Park and River Forest area businesses and community organizations in six different categories.

In 2018, over 200 local businesses and organizations received more than 600 nominations. A committee of chamber members reviewed the nominations and narrowed it down to ten finalist in each category from which six winners were selected.

Here are the Third Annual Business Spotlight Award winners: Small Business Superhero

Distinctive Coaching for Business Success Oak Park “I asked one of my clients who nominated me as the Small Business Superhero why she did. She said it was because of how I have helped her and her business grow, hire and train more people and see so much revenue growth in such a short period of time, while giving her, her partner and her family better quality of work and quality of life. Then she added, ‘For being a business saver and a lifesaver.

That’s a Superhero.’ Hearing her words and being able to serve business owners and leaders like that makes my heart soar!”

— Jason Rosado owner

Excellent Eats Award

Spilt Milk 103 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park “We are so thankful to our wonderful staff, who work so hard to make Spilt Milk’s food and atmosphere worthy of the Excellent Eats award! Also, we are very thankful to our dear customers, who nominated us. It is especially meaningful to receive an award knowing it came from the feedback of those who support our bakery every day!”

— Meg and Molly Svec co-owners

New & Notable Award

L!VE Café 163 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park “We are so flattered and honored to have been nominated in five different categories for the OPRF Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight Awards.

We won the “New And Notable” award and we are so excited about this! We appreciate the love as this new and notable cafe continues to grow in the OPRF community.“ — Reesheda Washington owner

Local Legend Award

Hephzibah Children’s Association Oak Park “We are so honored to have been recognized as the Local Legend by the Chamber. We have a long history dating back to 1897 and we love this community. We are so glad that the community loves us back.”

— Merry Beth Sheets Executive Director

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Customer Experience Award Lively Athletics 109 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

“We were overjoyed to win the Spotlight Award for Customer Experience. When we saw the other finalists in the category, we were thrilled to be considered on the same level - these are some of our favorite businesses in Oak Park! Winning the award was amazing. We work so hard and have such a great staff. Putting the customer at the front and center of our business has always been our goal. We’re so grateful to the Chamber of Commerce for organizing these awards and making it such a special night for local businesses.”

— Anne and Kate Pezalla co-owners

Community Character Award

Escape Factor 7228 Madison St., Forest Park “We’re thrilled to be recognized by our community as the quirky characters we are. Escape Factor’s unique, one-of-a-kind experiences have our customers exploding in laughter and high-fiving their team-

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Dr. Bender ventured into solo practice 10 years ago with only an urge to help people, the support of her family, and eleven years’ experience practicing on the south side of Chicago in a large podiatry practice (Jondelle Jenkins, DPM). Working with Dr. Jenkins gave her solid experience but more importantly invaluable development and support.

Today’s healthcare field is constantly changing with the discovery of new techniques, more advanced imaging and treatment options, and most recently, with electronic health records.

Dr. Bender offers comprehensive

foot and ankle services, including digital x-rays, easy street parking, in office physical therapy, and Russian, Spanish, and Polish translation. She offers convenient hours, including evenings, and even a willingness to make off-hour house calls when necessary; particularly within the Village of Oak Park, which she calls home.

When asked what motivates her, Dr. Bender first cites three things, the love and support of her husband who never once questioned leaving the financial security of Dr. Jenkins’ large practice for the relative unknown of starting out on her own. Second, she credits her two young daughters and her desire to have them see that goals can be achieved with a dream along with focus and hard work. But lastly she credits the years she spent figure skating as building the foundation entirely upon which her work ethic is based.

Mary Ann Bender, DPM Foot and Ankle Specialist 6931 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-763-0580

team building events alike. We’re silly, but fun. Puzzling, but smart.

The positive response from the community continues to inspire us to create more challenges and adventures for years to come.”

— Jonathan Biag and Dexter Cura Co-owners

For photos, videos and background about the Spotlight Business Awards or to nominate a business, visit oprfchamber.org/spotlight-awards.

Dr. Mary Ann Bender: Celebrating 10 Years in Oak Park! ave you ever wondered about “the whole story” behind a person’s chosen profession?

Dr. Mary Ann Bender spent 19 years as a figure skater. Over the years she underwent three foot surgeries; which spurred a curiosity in the various workings of the foot. She understands, having undergone another surgery as recently as 2008, the challenges of living with, and treating foot pain; as well as the concerns/questions patients have about treatment.

mates during birthday parties and

Winner of the 2017 OPRF Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight Award for

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BUSINESS Oak Park Business Districts Oak Park has 12 distinct shopping districts: THE ARTS DISTRICT on Harrison from Ridgeland to Austin, housing a variety of galleries, specialty boutiques and unique restaurants, plus businesses that focus on the healing arts.

CHICAGO/HARLEM HISTORICAL DISTRICT, between Harlem and Marion on Chicago, is home to museums and historic structures.

CHICAGO/RIDGELAND/AUSTIN DISTRICT, between Ridgeland and Austin on Chicago, is one of Oak Park’s service-based business districts.

DOWNTOWN OAK PARK is a unique shopping and dining area in an eclectic architectural setting, centered at Marion and Lake.

GARFIELD/HARLEM DISTRICT extends from Home to Harlem along Garfield and includes Oak Park’s industrial businesses.

THE HEMINGWAY DISTRICT centered at Oak Park and Lake, is the destination for dining and shops and a multitude of services.

LAKE/RIDGELAND/AUSTIN DISTRICT is located along Lake between Ridgeland and Austin and on South between Scoville and Austin.

MADISON DISTRICT, along Madison between Austin and Harlem, forms a spine of commercial enterprises.

NORTH/AUSTIN/HARLEM DISTRICT on North Avenue between Austin and Harlem offers an array of destinations in both Chicago and Oak Park.

ROOSEVELT/AUSTIN/HARLEM DISTRICT on Roosevelt between Austin and Harlem serves as the boundary between Oak Park and Berwyn.

PLEASANT DISTRICT, on Marion between Pleasant and South

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Artwork for the exhibition hangs on the wall at at Expressions Graphics on Harrison Street.

Boulevard, is home to the village’s largest hotel and has a diverse mix of restaurants and services.

SOUTHTOWN DISTRICT, centered at Oak Park and Harrison, is divided by the Eisenhower and offers shopping and dining.

ORGANIZATIONS Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Liz Holt, executive director 143 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-613-0550 oprfchamber.org A membership-based business organization representing more than 500 retailers, businesses, profession-

als and community organizations, the Chamber is a leadership and educational organization fostering and promoting business interests.

Oak Park Economic Development Corp.

John Lynch, econ. dev. manager 104 N. Oak Park Ave. Suite 203, Oak Park 708-383-3838 oakparkdevelopmentcorporation. com Established in 1974 as the Oak Park Development Corp. by area banks and businesses, the OPEDC is a community economic redevelopment agency, functioning as

a catalyst between developers, property and business owners, and village staff.

Development Customer Service Department Village of Oak Park Tammie Grossman, Director 123 Madison St., Oak Park 708-358-5420 Oak-park.us

Downtown Oak Park Shanon Williams, exec. director 1010 Lake St., Suite 114 Oak Park 708-383-4145 Downtownoakpark.net

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Liz Holt wants to ensure a thriving local business community Interviewed by Marc Stopeck

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PRF Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Liz Holt talks about strategy, staff and the state of the Chamber.

I hear you used to be an archaeologist.

How did you get from archaeology to the OPRF Chamber of Commerce?

Yes, archaeology is my first passion! I always wanted to go to museums and historic sites when I was young in Canada. I went on my first dig in Italy while in university.

From there I took a very circuitous path. I started off doing archaeology and building restoration in Canada, then conservation and heritage management in Australia and now here I am in Oak Park at the Chamber. In archaeology we find strategies to figure out how people lived, in conservation we find strategies for conserving pieces of history for the future, and at the Chamber we find strategies to ensure businesses thrive in our community.

In the few years that you’ve been with the Chamber, have you seen any big changes or trends in the local business community?

Without a doubt businesses are working together more than they ever have! In particular with social media, partnering on events or projects allow businesses to increase their reach. Our local members are savvy when it comes to working together and finding innovative ways to market themselves and grow in a constantly shifting world.

How is the chamber adapting to the changing business environment?

We are always trying to adjust our programming to meet the needs of local businesses. With technology and trends changing so quickly, this can be hard! But we also understand that some things always stay the same: the fundamentals of running a

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Liz Holt, Executive Director of Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce. business are pretty consistent. We try to offer a balance of “tried and true” along with “new and notable.” At the end of the day we want to help all of our members be resilient and adaptive in the face of change.

If I’m a solo entrepreneur working out of my house, how does being a member of the chamber help me?

The most difficult part of running a business from home is a sense of isolation. A small business is hard work and can be lonely, but add into the mix your kitchen table and trying to get the laundry done at the same time? One can only endure so much before you have to leave the house and seek out other people! Yes, you can find peers online but when you’re part of the Chamber, you are part of a business community. Our regular programming allow members to not only network, but also to meet other people,

forge friendships and put down deeper roots.

Right now what is the Chamber’s greatest strength?

That’s an easy one – the staff. What an amazing team we have assembled!

Combined, we have decades of professional experience and expertise to offer our members. From executive brand development and retail sales expertise, to marketing and graphic design know-how, not to mention years of Chamber and non-profit experience.

What are your biggest challenges?

Same as every other organization: how to keep people engaged, active and working together. Being a member-based organization, our small staff must look after nearly 500 members. It’s a tricky task but we’re up for it every day and look forward to meeting more new businesses in 2019.

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The year in education: All equity, all ‘America to Me’

By Michael Romain Staff Reporter

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he last year in Oak Park might as well be called the year of “America to Me”— the 10-part documentary series that aired on Starz last August.

The gripping film, directed by Oak Park resident Steve James, whose children attended Oak Park and River Forest High School, galvanized the village and put it right in the eye of a stormy national debate on racial progress. James spent a year filming inside of the school over the objections of the school’s administrators at the time.

What he caught g on camera left many of us spellbound and hungry for change. School board candidates referenced the film as motivation for running.

Students used it as fuel to pressure the district to enact longdesired changes.

And more than a few administrators, fuming over how they were depicted (despite resolutely refusing to cooperate with James all throughout the filming process), took to the exits like enraged moviegoers.

Before the docuseries even aired, Steven Isoye, D200’s former superintendent, had left for Niles Township. And former OPRF Principal Nathaniel Rouse left after the film aired (and, most notably, after a parent confronted him about his role in the school’s ongoing inequities during a New York Timeshosted screening and panel discussion of the docuseries).

Since “America to Me” aired, the school

boards of both Districts 97 and 200 have passed monumental racial equity policies, which many education advocates say are just the first steps toward substantive change in both districts.

Now, board members who were elected in April must do the difficult work of ensuring that the procedures and practices they put in place actually work to achieve

the lofty goal of eliminating race-based disparities in academic performance and school experiences — instead of providing a cosmetic facade to more decades of stagnation on the equity front.

The final episode of “America to Me” may have ended last year, but the docuseries’ impact and its implications are … to be continued …

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B U S I N E S S I N C U B AT O R

WORLD SLICE A food subscription box that gives families a chance to try cuisine from different countries.

World Slice team: (left

to right) Evelyn Crane, Sean O’Malley and Darse Sanchez.

Changing the world through entrepreneurship Village Sitter team: (Left to right) Lauren Murphy, Biz Wilson, Taylor Divello, Gabe Chapman-Rienstra.

VILLAGE SITTER An online service that connects babysitters from local high schools to local families in need of a trustworthy and reliable sitter.

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wo years ago, business education teacher, Matt Prebble brought a small business incubator

offers students the experience of

the students develop their own

where each team makes its pitch to a

creating their own entrepreneurial

business concepts, test and hone

panel of “friendly sharks” (a.k.a local

start-ups. Working in teams,

their products and formulate a

businesspeople), who evaluate the

under Prebble’s guidance, and

viable proposal for funding.

viability of the start-ups and award

program, INCubatoredu, to

advised by a group local business

The course culminates at the

OPRF High School. The program

professionals and entrepreneurs,

annual Business Incubator Expo,

the title of “Most Investable Team.”

According to Prebble,

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B U S I N E S S I N C U B AT O R CPVS team: (left to

right) Jake Greifelt, Max Font, Paul Garcia and Logan Greifelt.

CHICAGO PHOTO AND VIDEO SERVICE A video/photo service that helps real estate agents and car dealerships who want to promote themselves and make more sales. CPVS reduces the expense of getting a professional video/photo shoot, and enables a cheaper more exciting and stress free experience.

Hyper Hold team: (left to right) Colin Waco, Max Walton, Owen Metric and Will Decaro.

HYPER HOLD A company that makes cup holders for cars that fit any cup.

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the Incubatoredu program

into highly capable, employable

cellphone accessories to a tech

challenges students with a

entrepreneurs.” He is confident

educational program for senior

rigorous curriculum, but also

that his students “will make a

citizens, these business ideas

gives them “the freedom… to

difference in the world thanks to

offer a view into some of the

explore their own ideas and

being a part of this experience.”

priorities and opportunities these

With products ranging from

students see in the world and the

concepts, all the while growing

problems that they want to solve.

The 2019 Expo featured eight teams, all of which are pictured here along with their business names and concepts.

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B U S I N E S S I N C U B AT O R Trade Tools team: (left to right)

Bennett Gloor, Roan Daily, Luke Allington, Josh Grant, Ahkil Nalls

KunoTech team: (Left to right) CJ Beu, Nick Mirabile, Aaron Baker, Abigail Nickel

KUNOTECH TUTORS

TRADE TOOLS A shared marketplace that allows neighbors to rent tools to each other, making money off equipment and tools sitting in their garage while their counterparts are able to save money on their rentals.

An in-home tutoring service that trains seniors and other nontech-savvy clients to use modern personal technology such as smart phones and laptops.

Striving Toward Equity and Excellence for All Learners

District90.org

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B U S I N E S S I N C U B AT O R Ocean Protector team: (left

to right) Harrison Proctor, James Kouris, Paul Obrecht, Nate Bonnell

Pakui Pop team: (Left to right) Emily Iseli, Asta Simonovic, Mick Sankowski, Alex Arnesen

OCEAN PROTECTOR A phone case company that produces phone cases out of recycled ocean plastic, our goal is to protect the ocean while protecting our customers’ phones.

PAKUI POP A gadget accessory company that produces an all-in-one magnet-mount, popsocket and card holder that attaches to your phone.

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M U LT I C U LT U R A L F E S T I V A L PA R A D E

United by Diversity

Students on the float for Washington Irving Elementary School cheer and throw out candy on Saturday, May 4, 2019, during the D97 39th annual Multicultural Festival parade in Oak Park, Ill.

Photos by ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

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E D U C AT I O N ORGANIZATIONS Collaboration for Early Childhood Carolyn Newberry-Schwartz 123 Madison St., Room 209 Oak Park 708-613-6122 collab4kids.org With more than 40 agencies participating, the Collaboration works to overcome the fragmentation and scarcity of services for early childhood development to better meet the needs of the youngest children and their families. Local bodies of government, including school districts 97 and 200, plus Oak Park village government, help to fund initiatives such as the advancement of high-quality preschool for all children, professional development, parent information and support and developmental screening.

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS District 97 Oak Park 260 Madison St. 708-524-3000 Op97.org ADMINISTRATION Dr. Carol Kelley, superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION

■ Keecia Broy, board president ■ Jung Kim, vice president ■ Sheryl Marinier, secretary ■ Rob Breymaier ■ Katherine Murray-Liebl ■ Gavin Kearney ■ Cheree Moore ■ Holly Spurlock

Beye School 230 N. Cuyler Ave. 708-524-3070 op97.org/beye principal: Jonathan Ellwanger grades: K-5 Named for: William Beye, District

Photo provided

Dominican University students tend to the bees on campus in a class during the late summer.

97 school board finance chairman in the late 1800s

Brooks Middle School

Longfellow School

physician, poet and author

Irving School 1125 S. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park

325 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3050 op97.org/brooks principal: April Capuder grades: 6-8 Named for: Gwendolyn Brooks, poet

708-524-3090

Hatch School

Julian Middle School

1000 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3095 op97.org/hatch principal: Sarah Mendez grades: K-5 Named for: William H. Hatch, D97 superintendent from 1882-1917

416 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park

Holmes School 508 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3100 op97.org/holmes principal: Christine Zelaya grades: K-5 Named for: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Harvard professor,

op97.org/irving principal: John Hodge grades: K-5 Named for: Washington Irving, poet

708-524-3040 op97.org/julian principal: Todd Fitzgerald grades: 6-8 Named for: Percy Julian, scientist

Lincoln School 1111 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3110 op97.org/lincoln Interim principal: Theresa Silva grades: K-5

715 S. Highland Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3060 op97.org/longfellow principal: Angela Dolezal grades: K-5 Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet, educator, linguist

Mann School 921 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3085 op97.org/mann principal: Faith Cole grades: K-5 Named for: Horace G. Mann, educator

Whittier School 715 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park 708-524-3080 op97.org/whittier principal: Patrick Robinson grades: K-5 Named for: John Greenleaf Whittier, poet

Named for: Abraham Lincoln, 16th

District 90 River Forest

president

7776 W. Lake St., River Forest

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E D U C AT I O N 708-771-8282

Roosevelt Middle School

district90.org

7560 Oak St., River Forest 708-366-9230 principal: Larry Garstki grades: 5-8 Named for: Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president

ADMINISTRATION Edward Condon, superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION ■ Rich Moore, president ■ Barbara Hickey, vice president ■ Stacey Williams, secretary ■ Judith Deogracias ■ Nicole Thompson ■ Cal Davis ■ Katie Avalos

1250 Ashland Ave., River Forest 708-366-6740 principal: Diane Wood grades: K-4 Named for: Frances Willard, local educator

PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Lincoln School 511 Park Ave., River Forest 708-366-7340

Alcuin Montessori

principal: Casey Godfrey grades: K-4 Named for: Abraham Lincoln, 16th president

Willard School

324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-366-1882 alcuin.org Grades: PreK-8

Oak Park and River Forest High School

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Junior Micah Daniels, middle, answers a question during at Spoken Word Club meeting at OP-RF High School.

Ascension School

708-366-6900

601 Van Buren St., Oak Park

graceriverforest.org

708-386-7282 ascensionoakpark.com/school

Grades: PreK-8

Grades: PreK-8

Keystone Montessori

History: Founded in 1912.

7415 W. North Ave., River Forest

Grace Lutheran School 7300 W. Division St., River Forest

708-366-1080 ksmontessori.org Grades: PreK-8

ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Celebrating Over 58 Years of Montessori Excellence

Those Things That are Best

• $10.2 million in merit-based scholarships for class of 2019 graduates • 34 recipients of 2019 Scholarship Cup (OPRF’s version of valedictorian) • More than 200 courses, offering a comprehensive high school program for all abilities, needs, and interests • 80 clubs & activities and 29 competitive sports teams at 80 team levels OPRFHS • 201 N. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, Illinois • 60302-2296 (708) 383-0700 • www.oprfhs.org 34 | 2019 OAKPARK.COM ANSWER BOOK

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E D U C AT I O N Our Lady Immaculate Academy 410 Washington Blvd., Oak Park 708-524-2408 sspx.org/en/our-lady-immaculatechurch-priory Grades: PreK-8

St. Angela Catholic School 1332 N. Massasoit Ave., Chicago 773-626-2655 saintangela.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Catherine of Sienna/ St. Lucy Catholic School 27 Washington Blvd., Oak Park 708-386-5286 catherinelucy.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Giles Catholic School 1034 N. Linden Ave., Oak Park 708-383-6279 stgilesschool.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Luke Catholic School 519 Ashland Ave., River Forest 708-366-8587 school-stlukeparish.org Grades: PreK-8

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School 1515 Lathrop Ave., River Forest 708-771-5905 svfschool.org Grades: PreK-8

HIGH SCHOOLS District 200 OPRF High School 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park 708-383-0700 oprfhs.org

ADMINISTRATION Joylynn Pruitt-Adams, superintendent Nathaniel Rouse, principal BOARD OF EDUCATION ■ Ralph Martine ■ Matt Baron ■ Gina Harris ■ Sara Dixon Spivy ■ Craig Iseli ■ Jackie Moore ■ Tom Cofsky ■ Gail Kalmerron

Fenwick High School 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park 708-386-0127 fenwickfriars.com Catholic co-ed high school, home of the Fenwick Friars.

Principal: Peter Groom

Trinity High School 7574 W. Division St., River Forest 708-771-8383 trinityhs.org Catholic preparatory high school for young women.

Principal: Noreen Powers

ACCEPTING applications for the fall For over 30 years, WSMS has provided an authentic Montessori education in Oak Park. We offer half day, extended day, and full day programs for children from 3 to 12 years of age. Call 708-848-2662 or e-mail wsms.org/tour to RSVP for a tour and ignite your child’s curiosity for learning.

1039 South East Avenue Oak Park, IL 60304 • 708.848.2662 wsms.org • facebook.com/westsuburbanmontessori

HIGHER EDUCATION Concordia University Chicago 7400 W. Augusta St., River Forest 708-771-8300 cuchicago.edu President: Daniel Gard

Dominican University 7900 W. Division St., River Forest 708-366-2490 dom.edu President: Donna Carroll

Triton College 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove 708-456-0300 triton.edu President: Mary Rita Moore

Supporting Working Families in the Community since 1912.

Inspiring children to reach their full potential.

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of Oak Park Temple is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). During the school year we offer half day classes for children ages 2 1/2 through 5.There is an optional daily hot lunch program and enrichment classes offered. Parents and Tots classes meet on Friday mornings during the school year. We also have a summer camp program (Camp Bet Yeladim) for 3 to 6 year olds during June and July.

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2019 ECONOMIC LUNCHEON

It’s all about the Economy

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n May 2019, the OPRF Chamber of Commerce presented its 6th Annual Economic Luncheon on the campus of Dominican University in River Forest. The event featured a conversation with the Village President of River Forest, Cathy Adduci, and the mayors of Oak Park and Forest Park, Anan AbuTaleb and Rory Hoskins. The moderator was local realtor, Paul Zimmerman. In a freewheeling discussion they talked about economic development, high rises, property taxes, crime, diversity and the environment. In the past, this event has featured prominent local leaders like Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, and Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart. Look for the 7th annual Luncheon in the spring of 2020.

Above (left to right) Paul Zimmerman poses questions to Cathy Adduci, Anan Abu-Taleb and Rory Hoskins.

Photos by Ronnie Marlin/OPRF Chamber

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GOVERNMENT FROM

THE

WEDNESDAY

JOURNAL

GOVERNMENT

DESK

A year in River Forest unlike any other

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter News of property and community developments defined River Forest in 2018, with big plans started last year certain to dominate the headlines in 2019.

The story of the year came in September, when trustees approved a plan to build a five-story building at the corner of Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue, after nearly a decade of discussion. Developers Keystone Ventures and Sedgwick Development plan parking and commercial space on the ground floor — which they hope a restaurant, retail shops and bank branch will fill — topped by four floors that would include condos.

During the several public hearings on the topic, residents commented on everything from the building’s height to its design.

A month later, trustees approved another development, a four-story senior living home at the northwest corner of Chicago and Harlem avenues. Once built, the village expects it to be the thirdlargest taxpayer in River Forest.

New development also meant the end of an era for a historic yet dilapidated home, rumored to have been designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, on the 700 block of William Street. Declared a local landmark by the village, the block represents the first, and possibly only remaining, Prairie School development in the state. Mayborn Development demolished the home at 747 William St. in March and plans to build a new house on the site. Its destruction led some residents to

Renderings provided

(Above) Proposed Development for Lake and Lathrop. (Below) The Sheridan senior home coming to Harlem and Chicago, River Forest. question whether the village was doing enough to preserve historic homes, as well as create plaques to designate important structures and their history in the village.

To further promote development, trustees approved a new tax increment financing (TIF) district along North Avenue in August, with the TIF boundaries stretching from Harlem to Thatcher.

Meanwhile another debate brewed along North Avenue, with Keystone Montessori School taking the village to court in March, alleging officials forced the nonprofit school to sign an agreement never to seek a property tax exemption in exchange for a zoning variance. A judge eventually ruled the agreement between the two was invalid and that Keystone should not have to

pay property taxes.

Trustees also questioned whether tax dollars should be used to study future uses for the old, nonprofit Civic Center Authority. In April, the village and other taxing bodies signed an agreement to collaborate on rehabilitating, renovating or redeveloping the building, located at 8020 Madison St., to create a larger community space.

The village and River Forest District 90 schools found another way to collaborate this year, after a third-grader was struck by a car on his way to school. River Forest officials and D90 spent the last year working together on a “Safe Routes to School” study to rethink the organization of crossing guards, traffic signals, and stop signs in the village.

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CANDIDATES TURNED OUT IN 2019...

BUT VOTERS STAYED HOME. The local elections in spring 2019 were highly contested. The race with the most candidates, eleven, was for three open spots on the Oak Park Village Board. Despite high candidate interest, however, voter turnout in Oak Park dropped substantially from the already low numbers in the 2017 election. The Village of River Forest on the other hand saw an uptick in the number of voters, though it was not enough to get its turnout above 30%.

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IMPACT OF CAMPAIGN ISSUES ON THE VOTE Wednesday Journal asked all eleven of the Oak Park Village Board candidates to name their top three issues.

ISSUES MOST CITED

BY CANDIDATES

# OF CANDIDATES WHO CITED EACH ISSUE

1) HIGH PROPERTY TAXES 2) RACIAL EQUITY 3) REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

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# OF WINNERS WHO CITED EACH ISSUE

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1

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While “High Property Taxes” was named by the most candidates, only one of them won. It could be that the issue suffered from being too popular, bringing in too many candidates and thereby diluting the anti-tax vote.

THE FACEBOOK FACTOR Oak Park Village Board Of the five candidates with the least “liked” (or nonexistent) candidate pages, the number who won:

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Generally, lots of Facebook “likes” on a candidate’s page seems to correlate with lots of votes. Likewise, not having a lot of Facebook “likes” is a good predictor for losing.

River Forest Village Board Of the three candidates without a candidate page the number that won:

1

OPRF High School, District 200 Of the three candidates with the most “liked” candidate pages, the number who won:

3

Wednesday Journal endorsements proved to be the most accurate predictor of the election outcomes.*

17

Total number of Wednesday Journal endorsements.

Total number of WJ endorsed candidates that won.

16

*Wednesday Journal stipulates that while heartening, this is a highly unusual outcome. “Our endorsement is usually the kiss of death,” said Dan Haley, publisher 2019 OAKPARK.COM ANSWER BOOK | 41

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GOVERNMENT HOTLINES VILLAGE OF OAK PARK VILLAGE HALL: 708-383-6400 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY: 708386-3800 FIRE NON-EMERGENCY: 708445-3300 PARKING, GENERAL: 708-3587275 OVERNIGHT PARKING PASS: 708-716-0716 (8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.)

VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST VILLAGE HALL: 708-366-8500 Police: 708-366-8500, ext. 341 Fire: 708-366-8500, ext. 360 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY: 708366-7125 FIRE NON-EMERGENCY: 708366-7629 OVERNIGHT PARKING PASS: 708-366-7125

OVERNIGHT PARKING Oak Park prohibits street parking from 2:30-6 a.m. except when allowed by permit or pass.

Residents are allotted up to 10 overnight parking passes per month for each license plate.

The first three overnight passes each month are free and the additional seven per month are $7 each.

Overnight passes may be requested at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices. Special extended passes are available for up to 30 nights under certain conditions. See the parking information numbers listed above for the Village of Oak Park.

River Forest prohibits parking from 2 to 6 a.m. unless granted a waiver by the village. Residents may call after 5 p.m. to receive permission from a dispatcher to park a vehicle on the street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Overnight parking allowances are not granted more than three times in any

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

Protesters march down the streets and through the Loop with their signs held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, during the Families Belong Together rally and march at the Richard J. Daley Center in downtown Chicago.

30-day period. See the overnight parking number listed above for the village of River Forest.

OAK PARK GOVERNMENT

Village Clerk

Village Hall

■ Vicki Scaman

123 Madison St. 708-383-6400 TTY: 708-383-0048 oak-park.us Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Administration

Village Board board@oak-park.us oak-park.us The regular meetings of the board are held at 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mon. each month in the village hall council chambers.

Mayor (aka Village President) n Anan Abu-Taleb

Trustees ■ Deno Andrews ■ Simone Boutet ■ Dan Moroney

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR: Alvin Nepomuceno VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Paul Stephanides

■ Susan Buchanan ■ James Taglia ■ Arti Walker-Peddakotla

Citizen Boards, Committees and Commissions

VILLAGE MANAGER: Cara Pavlicek DEPUTY VILLAGE MANAGER: Lisa Shelley ADJUDICATION DIRECTOR: Robert Anderson, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Steven Drazner COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: David Powers COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR: Cedric Melton DEVELOPMENT CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTOR: Tammie Grossman FIRE CHIEF: Tom Ebsen POLICE CHIEF: LaDon Reynolds PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: John Wielebnicki

Oak Park has 20 citizen volunteer boards and commissions assisting and advising the village board.

Call or visit Oak.park.us for more information or to volunteer.

Fire Department 100 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park 708-445-3300 To report a fire: 911

Police Department Village Hall 123 Madison St., Oak Park 708-386-3800 EMERGENCIES: 911 CRIMES TIPS: 708-434-1636 (anonymous) INTERIM PARKING DIRECTOR: John Youkhana 708-358-5750

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GOVERNMENT DAYTIME PASS: 708-358-7275 OVERNIGHT PASS: 708-3586483 EXTENDED PASS: 708-358-7275

1010 LAKE, no phone

Community Policing Zones

ZONE 1: North/Austin/Ridgeland/ Chicago; Officer Anthony Police Substations Coleman, 708-606-1938 ZONE 2: North/Ridgeland/ Phone numbers are for nonChicago/Harlem; Officer Dave emergencies. Substations are not Jacobson, 708-358-5519 always manned.

ZONE 3: Chicago/Austin/Metra AVENUE-LAKE PARKING tracks/Harlem; Officer Raphael STRUCTURE, 710 North Blvd., no Murphy, 708-305-9779 phone ZONE 4: Austin/Metra tracks/ BARRIE CENTER, 1101 S. Oak Park/Madison; Officer Dave Lombard, 708-383-6905 Jacobson, 708-358-5519 METRA STATION, 1119 North ZONE 5: Metra tracks/Oak Park/ Blvd., 708-358-0876 Harlem; Officer Dave Jacobson, MILLS TOWER, 1025 Pleasant 708-358-5519 Place, 708-386-7536 ZONE 6: Madison/Oak Park/ STEVENSON PARK CENTER, 49 Austin; Officer Traccye Love, 708Lake, 708-383-6910 613-1795 618 S. AUSTIN, 708-386-2137 ZONES 7: Eisenhower/Roosevelt/ 4 CHICAGO AVE., 708-386-2097 Quarter Magazine(4.25”x5.5”) East/Austin; Officer Derrick Verge 6311 W. Page NORTH AVENUE, no II, 708-613-1554 phone

ZONES 8: Eisenhower/Roosevelt/ Harlem/East; Officer John Rumoro, 708-305-9782

RIVER FOREST GOVERNMENT Police Department Village Hall 400 Park Ave., River Forest 708-366-8500 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY: 708-366-7125 FIRE NON-EMERGENCY: 708-366-7629 river-forest.us HOURS: Mon. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Village Board The board meets at 7 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Mon. each month in the Community Room of village hall.

President ■ Catherine Adduci

cadduci@vrf.us

Trustees ■ Thomas Cargie ■ Kathleen “Katie” Brennan ■ Erika Bachner ■ Robert O’Connell ■ Patricia “Patty” Henek ■ Respicio Vazquez, clerk ■ Kathleen Brand-White

River Forest Administration ADMINISTRATOR: Eric J. Palm ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR: Jon Pope FINANCE DIRECTOR: Rosemary McAdams FIRE MARSHAL: Kevin Wiley POLICE CHIEF: Jim O’Shea PUBLIC WORKS: John Anderson

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Proud Heritage

GOVERNMENT

File photo

Oak Park Village Hall

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Board Fire & Police Development Review Board Economic Development Commission Historic Preservation Commission Local Ethics Commission Plan Commission Police and Fire Pension Board Traffic & Safety Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Citizens are encouraged to volunteer to serve on a board or commission.

POSTAL SERVICES OAK PARK MAIN POST OFFICE 901 Lake St., Oak Park Preferred: 800-275-8777 Branch: 708-848-7901 Hearing impaired TTY: 877-8892457 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

OAK PARK SOUTH BRANCH POST OFFICE 1116 Garfield St., Oak Park Preferred: 800-275-8777 Branch: 708-848-6561 Hearing impaired TTY: 877-8892457 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon

RIVER FOREST BRANCH POST OFFICE 401 William, River Forest Preferred: 800-275-8777 Branch: 708-366-0977 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon

400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.8500

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TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Oak Park Township 105 S. Oak Park Ave. 708-383-8005 oakparktownship.org Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The township assists residents by providing a variety of governmental services and resources, with a special emphasis on advocacy and partnerships in human services that benefit at-risk youth and senior citizens as well as mentally ill and financially struggling community members.

SUPERVISOR: Clarmarie Keenan MANAGER: Gavin Morgan ASSESSOR: Ali ElSaffar CLERK: Gregory White DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES: Megan Traficano DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES: Pamela Mahn COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

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GOVERNMENT BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lisa DeNunzio-DeVivo

Trustees ■ Helene Connolly ■ Holly Economos

Trustees

■ Mark Kelty

■ Eric Davis

■ Karen Taubman

■ Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley ■ Ade Onayemi

STATE GOVERNMENT

■ Margaret Trybus

Governor

River Forest Township 8020 W. Madison St. 708-366-2029 riverforesttownship.org The township provides financial support for programs and services offered by local organizations and serves as a service referral center.

Services include youth and senior services and programs, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, financial assistance programs for unemployed and disabled residents, meals for the homebound, voter registration and more.

ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

The fire department attempts to block a shot during the annual Battle of the Badges at Brooks Middle School.

SUPERVISOR: Carla Sloan 708-

ext. 234

366-2029

DIRECTOR OF SENIOR

ASSESSOR/TAX INQUIRIES: Pamela Kende 708-366-2787 CLERK/VOTING INQUIRIES: Abby Schmelling 708-771-6159

SERVICES: Cathaleen Roach MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR: Avis Rudner

J.B. Pritzker (D) 207 State House, Springfield 62706 217-782-6830 www2.illinois.gov

Senatorial Districts Oak Park is divided into the 4th and 39th senatorial districts. All of River Forest is in the 4th senatorial district.

4th District Senator Kimberly Lightford (D) District office: 10330 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Senator

Representative

Don Harmon

Camille Lilly

Assistant Majority Leader

6937 W. North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 (773) 473-7300

6941-B W. North Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-2002 329 Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8176

200-8S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-6400

www.donharmon.org harmon@senatedem.illinois.gov

staterepcamilleylilly@gmail.com

Your local progressive Democratic organization!

Your Team In Springfield!

Senator

Don Harmon

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Representative WWW.DPOP.US DPOP@DONHARMON.ORG Camille Lilly 6941-A W. NORTH AVENUE 6937 W. North Avenue OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60302 Oak386-0090 Park, IL 60302 (708) (773) 473-7300

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GOVERNMENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Suite 308, Westchester 60154 PHONE: 708-343-7444 STATE OFFICE: 329A Capitol Bldg., Springfield 62706 PHONE: 217-782-8505

U. S. Representative 7th

39th District Senator

DISTRICT OFFICE: 2815 W. Fifth

Don Harmon (D) District office: 6941-B W. North Ave., Oak Park 60302 PHONE: 708-848-2002 STATE OFFICE: 329 Capitol Bldg.

Springfield 62706 PHONE: 217-782-8176

Representative Districts Oak Park is divided into the 7th, 8th, and 78th state representative districts. All of River Forest is in the 7th representative district.

7th District Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D) District office: 10055 W. Roosevelt Rd. Suite E, Westchester 60154 PHONE: 708-450-1000 STATE OFFICE: 266-S Stratton Office Bldg., Springfield 62706 PHONE: 217-782-8120

8th District Representative LaShawn Ford (D) DISTRICT OFFICE: 4800 W. Chicago Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago 60651 PHONE: 773-378-5902 STATE OFFICE: 239-E Stratton Office Bldg., Springfield 62706 PHONE: 217-782-5962

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District Rep. Danny Davis (D) Ave., Chicago 60612 PHONE: 773-533-7520

WASHINGTON OFFICE: 2159

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Rayburn HOB, Washington D.C. 20515 PHONE: 202-225-5006 davis.house.gov

U.S. SENATORS Richard Durbin (D) CHICAGO OFFICE: 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892, Chicago 60604 PHONE: 312-353-4952

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STATE OFFICE: 525 S. 8th St. Springfield 62703 PHONE: 217-492-4062

WASHINGTON OFFICE: 711 Hart Senate Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510 PHONE: 202-224-2152 Durbin.senate.gov

Tammy Duckworth (D) CHICAGO OFFICE: 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3900, Chicago

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STATE OFFICE: 8 S. Old State

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PHONE: 217-528-6124

Capitol Plaza, Springfield 62701 WASHINGTON OFFICE: 524 Hart Senate Bldg., Washington D.C. 20510 PHONE: 202-224-2854 Duckworth.senate.gov

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CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST

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ere is your chance to write your very own Shrubtown cartoon! Come up with a witty, wacky, insightful, cutting, obnoxious or poignant caption for the cartoon above and email it to cartooncontest@oakpark.com. Please include

your name and your email address. Feel free to enter up to three captions. The deadline for entries is August 31, 2019. At that time three finalists will be selected and voted on by readers. The winning writer will receive a framed copy for the cartoon with their caption.

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A Century of Service

100 years of giving you more reasons to choose MacNeal From our humble beginnings inside Dr. Arthur MacNeal’s home to our 374bed facility today, MacNeal Hospital has spent 100 years proudly providing patients with compassionate care from the heart of Berwyn. As we celebrate our centennial in 2019, we look forward to continuing our mission and giving every generation more reasons to choose MacNeal.

MacNeal Hospital

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3249 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL

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HEALTH

NAMI works with local schools to identify and treat mental illness

Photo provided by NAMI

Local middle school students at a NAMI Ending The Silence presentation

By Lacey Sikora he statistics are telling: 1 in 5 children between the ages of 13 and 18 have or will have a serious mental illness. Of those children, only 50% will receive a diagnosis. Kimberly Knake, Executive Director of Metro Suburban NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness,) notes that it can take up to seven years for a youth to receive a diagnosis of mental illness. In recent years, NAMI has rolled out several programs in local middle schools and high schools to address

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mental illness and empower students to seek help.

Ending the Silence is a mental health awareness and prevention program for students, teachers and parents. Each of these 50-minute programs aims to help a part of the school community develop an informed response to students who are struggling with their mental health—from daily stressors, to symptoms of a mental health condition, to thoughts of suicide. The research behind these programs shows that they accomplish three main goals: 1) reducing stigma 2) increasing

awareness about mental illness, and 3) increasing likelihood of using mental health resources.

Knake states, “What’s unique about the program is that it’s co-facilitated by young adults who are living well in recovery.

A lot of kids will mask their symptoms with alcohol or other drugs and not realize that they need help. Our young adult facilitators might be in graduate school or working. They’re all great examples of early detection and treatment, and talking with them really helps to normalize mental illness and treatment.”

Another class, Mental Health First Aid, is an eight-hour class that helps people gain understanding and awareness of mental health issues.

About two years, ago NAMI introduced Stress Less: Life Hacks for School Success in response to schools seeing their students struggle with stress. Knake says, “the program teaches kids how to identify stress and eliminate stress and gives them different coping skills for reducing stress.

In addition, this year, NAMI rolled out Support4U, an anonymous texting resource that is available to local students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By sending a text to 844-670-5838, students can reach licensed clinicians, who can help them with crisis management, developing coping skills and connection with resources. Knake says the clinicians hear from students facing the full gamut of issues confronting teens today including anxiety and depression, suicide ideation and self-harm. Each quarter, Support4U provides reports on what kinds of issues students are seeking help with, and then clinicians can work with schools to better address their students’ concerns.

Locally, NAMI is working with OPRF and Fenwick High Schools and Brooks and Julian Middle Schools. Knake says that through work in Oak Park and the surrounding communities of River Forest, Berwyn and Cicero, among others, NAMI will educate over 10,000 students this year.

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2 0 1 9 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S F A I R

The OPRF Chamber Community Health Fair

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n March 2019, the Chamber presented along with Rush Oak Park Hospital the 5th annual Community Health and Wellness Fair at FFC Oak Park, 1114 Lake Street. Hundreds of people turned out to visit the booths of over 100 exhibitors covering the full range of local health and wellness options. Look for the 6th annual Fair in the Spring of 2020. Visit OPRFChamber.org for more information.

Club Pilates (top) offers free demos, FFC (center) shows off its climbing wall, and the doctors at Romano Orthopaedic Center (bottom) discuss bones, joints and sports medicine.

PHOTOS BY RONNIE MARLIN/OPRF CHAMBER

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HOMES

The year of affordable housing

By Lacey Sikora s luxury high-rise towers proliferate throughout Chicago and its collar suburbs like Oak Park, the real estate issue of the year may be the opposite side of the coin. The addition of so many high-rent units has spurred interest in making sure that affordable housing isn’t forgotten. In the past year, Oak Park has made strides to provide more affordable housing in the village by approving new affordable housing developments and adopting a new inclusionary housing policy.

In October, the Oak Park Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proposal by Bostonbased Community Builders, Inc. to construct a 37-unit affordable building at the corner of South Oak Park Avenue and Van Buren. The non-profit real estate development will rise in an empty lot that was vacated in 2011 by a gas station. Trustees committed $500,000 to the project from the village’s affordable housing fund.

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In December, a group of concerned residents sued the village, saying its approval of the project violated the village’s zoning laws. The village granted five allowances for density, height, parking, bicycle parking and a landscape buffer yard. Current zoning limits the building to 45 feet in height and requires 37 parking spaces for 16 dwelling units. The new 37-unit building is proposed to be 48 feet tall with 23 parking spaces.

At the time of approval, many locals spoke out in favor of affordable housing in Oak Park and continued to urge the village to create a comprehensive affordable housing policy.

Affordable housing advocates, such as Housing Forward, had long argued that a policy was needed and pointed to other communities who had already adopted inclusionary housing ordinances.

Under inclusionary housing policies, municipal planning ordinances require a given share of new residential construction be affordable to people with low to moderate incomes.

The proposed development for South Oak Park Avenue and Van Buren. Rendering provided by Community Builders, Inc. Ordinances vary from community to community, with many requiring a certain percentage of units in new developments to be set aside for those with low to moderate incomes, some requiring that developers make a financial contribution to an affordable housing fund in lieu of setting aside units, and some combining aspects of both approaches.

On March 11, the Village Board voted 5 to 2 to adopt an inclusionary housing ordinance.

Affecting developments of 25 or more rental housing units or town homes, Oak Park’s ordinance will apply to developers who build along portions of “transit-oriented” areas near the Blue Line and Green Line trains, with the exception of the Austin Boulevard stops, and along Madison Street west of Lombard Avenue.

Developers of multi-family buildings would be required to make 10 percent of their housing units affordable to renters who make 60% of the area median income. In lieu of including affordable units, developers can contribute $100,000 per unit to the village’s affordable housing fund.

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Local Real Estate Snapshot

This data, provided by the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS, reflects local sales of single family (unattached) homes from calendar year 2018.

Elmwood Park

Closed sales: 193 Average sale price: $283,635 Maximum sale price: $575,000 Maxim sold for under $400,000: 178 Total homes h 8 (92%) sold for over $1 million: 0 Total homes h

Berwyn Closed sales: 482 Average sale price: $236,177 Maximum sale price: $519,900 Total homes sold for under $400,000: 465 (96%) Total homes sold for over $1 million: 0

Forest Park

Closed sales: 92 Average sale price: $314,711 Maximum sale price: $714,154 Total homes sold for under $400,000: 69 (75%) Total homes sold for over $1 million: 0

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River Forest

Oak Park

Closed sales: 130 Average sale price: $704,580 Maximum sale price: $1,762,500 Total homes sold for under $400,000: 10 (8%) Total homes sold for over $1 million: 18 (14%)

Closed sales: 461 Average sale price: $488,388 Maximum sale price: $1,205,000 Total homes sold for under $400,000: 165 (36%) Total homes sold for over $1 million: 7 (2%)

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Yet those who persevere will come to respect and love your creativity, insight and intellect.

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IF YOU SCORED 29 -32 YOU ARE THE LAKE THEATRE

You love being in the center of attention, commanding a crowd with your stories and antics. You have boundless energy and enthusiasm, and many friends.

Though some might find you flashy and, at times, somewhat shallow, you are nevertheless socially adept and can get along with almost anyone.

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You are a sensitive and caring soul. You are keenly aware of the world’s fragility, and you are determined to make a difference in your surroundings. You have a strong sense of justice and you treat everyone you meet with empathy and compassion.

You have a strong sense of community and a deep connection to the place in which you live. With an abiding respect for the past, you tend to be skeptical of innovation. Nevertheless you are ambitious, competitive and a natural leader.

Success and recognition are important to you, and you take great pride in your accomplishments.

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You have a strong work ethic and view the world in very concrete terms. With your wry sense of humor, you might be the kind of person that would wish people “Merry Christmas” year round.

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LIBRARIES

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River Forest library adds memory kits

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

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he River Forest Public Library has installed memory kits as a way to support those dealing with memory loss, each containing nostalgic items aimed at jogging one’s past.

“Memories from the past tend to be stronger, especially for those dealing with memory loss,” said Meghan O’Keefe, adult services librarian. “So they help connect those who are stimulated with others around them and engage the brain and have a lot of fun.”

The kits have five themes, including old Hollywood, music, sports, childhood and fashion. Each contains different sensory items, and all include a fidget quilt, or a blanket with different buttons, snaps “and things like that

that help with anxiety, particularly for those dealing with memory loss or sensory overload,” O’Keefe said.

Each kit includes about 10 multi-sensory items. So far, O’Keefe said the fashion kit has been the most popular, with its coloring books featuring fashion designs from different eras, pill box hat, long elegant gloves, video about fashion from the 1930s and more.

The River Forest library launched the memory kits in May, compiling them by themselves by researching what other libraries had done.

O’Keefe said libraries installing memory kits is not yet common but “we’re starting to see them pop up here and there…I think it will become common more and more going forward.” She said the library plans to add, subtract and tweak the kits based on community interest and need.

“If they become really popular and take off, we would love to continue to grow that in the future and tweak kits by what people are enjoying and liking,” O’Keefe said. “If it seems like this is a good number or fit for the community, we can leave it as is as well.”

She said the library was inspired to add the memory kits after River Forest was named a dementia-friendly community, which recognizes the village’s coordinated work in supporting those who suffer from dementia as well as supporting their caregivers. River Forest is the fifth community in the state to receive the designation.

In addition to memory kits, the River Forest library has also added “caregiver kits” that include resources to help individuals navigate caregiving, like a folder that includes information on local social service organizations, scheduling, and “items to encourage selfcare and spark enjoyment.” The caregiver kit themes include action, comedy, crime and suspense, romance and drama.

“We’ve been committed to reaching underserved populations and this is definitely one,” O’Keefe said. “We’ve definitely noticed a need in the community for these things.”

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Now in Our Second Century of Service.

Chartered in 1917, the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® serves more than one hundred offices with a membership of 500 which includes REALTORS®, Appraisers and Affiliate members.

Over 90% of the members of the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® live in the communities they serve. They are, therefore, the best qualified to know the local market and the competing properties.

They have the experience and marketing know-how to most effectively advertise your property or help you find your dream home.

Members of the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® bring loyalty, ethics, and commitment to their clients. Be sure to choose an Oak Park Association member for all your real estate needs!

Here’s to another century of helping our clients achieve their dreams!

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A Pleasant Home tour

By Marc Stopeck Photos by Alexa Rogals

S

itting at the intersection of Pleasant and Home Avenues in Oak Park, is the aptly named Pleasant Home. Built in 1897 for the flamboyant millionaire banker John W. Farson, this grand mansion was designed by notable architect George W. Maher.

Designated as a National Historic Landmark, Pleasant Home is currently a public museum. It hosts cultural and community events throughout the year and is available for private rental. We took a tour of the home with Cathy Kestler, Interim Executive Director, and Paul Neumann, Administrative & Visitor Services Manager. Here are some of the highlights:

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FRONT GATE

Before even entering the house, the center of the ornate iron front gate introduces visitors to the home’s shield, one of its most prominent design motifs.

Likely created by George Maher, this shield is repeated in various guises throughout the home.

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PORCH

One of the largest residential porches in Oak Park, the Farsons often entertained guests on it in the summer. These days, on warm Friday evenings in

August, Pleasant Home entertains crowds of up to 80 people on the porch for silent movies with live piano accompaniment.

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MAHOGANY COLUMN

The front entrance is encased in hand-carved mahogany.

Here, at the top of one of the columns, we find a more detailed version of Maher’s shield, rotated on its side, but with all its main elements: a rectangular plate surrounded by a circular wreath and American honeysuckle flowers swirling out from behind. Behind

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the column, you can see more variations of the shield repeated in a frieze.

the outer windows. Notice how the windows also repeat the shield motifs.

ART GLASS WINDOWS

PAINTED CEILINGS

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Recently restored these four large art glass windows flank the main entrance. Two are on the exterior wall and two in the interior vestibule. Looking out from the inside, the inner windows are transparent allowing you to see them in a layered effect against

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In 1910, after the death of John Farson, Pleasant Home was purchased by Herbert and Leonie Mills. Among the changes the Mills introduced to the home were these elaborate hand-painted canvas wall and ceiling coverings in the reception room, where Mrs.

Mills would entertain her guests.

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MARBLE SCULPTURE In case you can’t tell what this sculpture depicts, its name is

“Girl in a Gypsy costume resting on a Mandolin.” It was carved in exquisite detail out of Carrara marble by the renowned nineteenth century sculptor Richard Hamilton Park. It might well be the finest piece of sculpture in Oak Park.

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THE GRAND HALL

The Grand Hall is the most iconic room in the house.

Paneled in quarter sawn white oak, it features a large number of exposed dimly lit bulbs set closely together. The proscenium arch accentuates the rooms theatricality.

Maher was apparently inspired by the Auditorium Theater, which was designed by his architectural mentor, Louis Sullivan.

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Since parties in the 1890s always employed live music, Maher wanted to make sure that the musicians didn’t take up too much floor space. His solution was to put the musicians into a music room located halfway up the stairs away from the Grand Hall. In order that the music not be muffled, Maher opened up the wall with this ornate Music Screen. Look closely and you’ll see a variety of musical motifs—a harp, violin scrolls, horns—all amid swirling floral forms.

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LION HEADS

Lion heads are another of Maher’s repeating motifs— there are over 60 such heads throughout the house inside and out. Here they are featured on a regal built-in settee. Unusually deep, the settee was designed to accommodate the over-sized late nineteenth century bustles on ladies’ dresses.

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VIOLANO

Herbert Mills made his fortune inventing and manufacturing novelty machines, mostly scales and slot machines. His masterpiece invention, however, was the Violano Virtuoso, essentially a player violin and piano. A total of 4,500 of them were made, of which 1,100 are still known to exist today. This one was donated to Pleasant Home by a collector. Mills

stopped making Violanos in 1930

small scenes of windmills painted

with the advent of radio.

above the windows.

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ENCLOSED PORCH

Once an open part of the front porch this room was

enclosed by the Mills, who had

DINING ROOM TABLE

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This heavy dining room table is original to the

house. It can open up to seat 14

people, though no one, apparently, has been allowed to sit at it for decades.

Guided tours of Pleasant Home are offered regularly throughout the year. Find out more at pleasanthome.org

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PARKS & RECREATION Designated an Oak Park landmark, the 13,200-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, reception rooms, a coach house, greenhouse and landscaped grounds, which are open to the public until dusk every day unless they are reserved for a private event. Named for: Elizabeth F. Cheney, a lifelong resident of the area, who supported artistic, cultural and educational organizations

Dole Center 255 Augusta Blvd.

708-386-9032 A multipurpose facility owned by the village with shared space for park district and library operations.

Euclid Square Park ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer

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OAK PARK Park District of Oak Park Jan Arnold, executive director John L. Hedges Administrative Center 218 Madison St. 708-725-2000 Pdop.org

Park Board Commissioners four-year terms ■ Chris Wollmuth ■ Jake Worley-Hood ■ Sandy Lentz ■ David Wick ■ Kathleen (Kassie) Porreca Park board meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Hedges Administrative Building.

Advisory Committees The Citizen Committee oversees

the implementation of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Plan and provides a valuable communication channel between the park district and the citizens of Oak Park. Additional committees include the Greening Advisory Committee, Art Advisory Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee. For more information or to join any of these committees visit pdop.org.

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Andersen Center and Park

1125 S. Kenilworth Ave. Baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, and playground. The center includes a field house, rental and banquet rooms. Named for: Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland

824 N. Hayes Ave. 708-383-6904 Field house, playground, splash pad, multipurpose field, walking path, chess tables and rental facilities. Named for: Hans Christian Andersen, author of fairy tales

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center

Barrie Park and Center 1011 Lombard Ave. 708-383-6905 Sled hill, baseball field, soccer field, creative play area, ornamental and shade trees, and a walking path. Named for: James Barrie, author of Peter Pan

Carroll Park and Center

Cheney Mansion 220 N. Euclid Ave. 708-383-2612

705 Fillmore St. Playground, baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, tennis courts and a looped pathway ideal for strolling or jogging. Named for: Euclid Avenue

Field Park 935 Woodbine Ave. Office/field house, tot lot, playground, multipurpose field, splash pad, bocce court, picnic shelter, chess tables and rental facilities.

Named for: Eugene Field, poet

Fox Park 624 S. Oak Park Ave. Multipurpose field, baseball field, playground and tot lot with sand play area. The updated whale splash pad is a favorite with kids, ages 2-12. Named for: William Fox, park district commissioner

Lindberg Park 1151 N. Marion St. Baseball/softball fields, multipurpose field, playground, tennis courts, outdoor ice rink and trail

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N gardens. Named for: Gustav Lindberg, first superintendent of parks in 1913

Longfellow Park 610 S. Ridgeland Ave. Baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, playground, splash pad, lighted tennis courts, full-court basketball, sand volleyball courts, outdoor ice rink, field house with multipurpose room. Named for: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet

Maple Park 1105 S. Maple Ave. Playground, baseball and soccer field, tennis courts, walking paths, open meadows with plenty of room to fly kites, and a 12,000-square-foot dog park in the northwest corner of the park, which requires a permit purchased in advance.

Mills Park/Pleasant Home 217 S. Home Ave. Features green space, floral displays, and Pleasant Home, a 30-room architectural landmark historic house/museum. Facilities are available for rent at Pleasant Home.

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield St. 708-725-2400 Named to the National Register of Historic Places and designated an Oak Park landmark, the conservatory features three unique exhibit houses, presents seasonal floral displays, flower shows, an annual plant sale, horticultural classes, youth summer camps, seasonal open houses and school tours.

Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Thursdays 10 a.m.-7p.m.

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Children play around the kiddie pool area at Rehm Pool.

Oak Park Gymnastics Center 21 Lake St., Oak Park 708-725-2200 pdop.com The OPGC can meet the needs of any new or experienced gymnast.

Randolph Park 300 S. Grove Ave. Features a playground and chess

tables. Two distinct areas are divided by an alley. The active tot lot for age 2-5 with its popular train feature, is on the west side.

Rehm Pool and Park 515 Garfield St. The park features an all-purpose field, three tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a playground and a sand play area, plus

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N Scoville Park

the Rehm Park Trains. The pool features a 50-meter, zero-edge pool with spray play apparatus, a separate 6-years-and-under wading pool, and a sand play area.

This facility also features a diving well, equipped with drop slides, 1-meter diving boards and a diving tower with 5- and 7-meter platforms. The pool is ADA accessible.

Named for: Arthur D. Rehm, one of the original park district commissioners and the second president of the park district.

800 Lake St. Playground, tot lot, lighted tennis courts, natural area and World War I monument, restored in 2009-10.

Named for: James Scoville, a real estate developer, whose home stood on the site.

Stevenson Park

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Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

Children and adults dresses in halloween costumes skate around during the Spooky Skate event at Ice Arena at Ridgeland Commons.

Pool, Park and Ice Arena 415 Lake St. 708-725-2300 Ridgeland Common features lighted synthetic turf baseball fields that service most adult softball leagues. The facility includes

the Paul Hruby Ice Arena which is open year-round.

Ridgeland Common Pool is one of the district’s two outdoor swimming pools featuring swim lessons, special events and public swim

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hours. The facility also has a children’s water feature, locker rooms, pool deck and three activity rooms.

Named for: Ridgeland Avenue

49 Lake St. Playground, baseball/softball field, multipurpose field, playground, three basketball half-courts, a field house for programs and rental and a 12,000-square-foot skate park. Named for: Robert Louis Stevenson, author

Taylor Park 400 Division St. Soccer field, lighted tennis courts, a sledding hill, tot lot and chess

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PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N tables. There are also two picnic areas available for rent, including an uncovered picnic patio and a covered picnic shelter. The improved park includes a new playground with climbing boulders and a wetland area with a wooden bridge.

Named for: Henry A. Taylor, the first president of the park board.

Wenonah Park 844 Wenonah Ave. Designed for ages 2-5, the lot features an automobile theme. Chess tables. Named for: Wenonah Avenue

RIVER FOREST Forest Preserve District of Cook County Headquarters 536 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest 800-870-3666 fpdcc.com Houses the district headquarters and includes the Cummings Memorial which is a stage with a band shell that faces toward Lake Street. Named for: Edward A. Cummings, a realtor who operated a tennis club on the park grounds, now the Oak Park Tennis Club.

River Forest Community Center 8020 Madison St. 708-771-6159 rfcc.info

River Forest Park District Michael Sletten, executive director 401 Thatcher Ave. 708-366-6660 rfparks.com Organized in 1913. Since 1992, the district has grown steadily in terms of park acquisition and development projects, as well as tremendous growth in program-

ming opportunities for children, teens and adults.

Park Board Six-year terms ■ Ross Roloff, president ■ Cheryl Cargie, vice president ■ Lynn Libera, treasurer ■ Dennis Healy, commissioner ■ Mark Brown, commissioner The board meets the 2nd Monday each month at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

Centennial Park 719 Lathrop Ave. River Forest Ball diamond, soccer field.

Constitution Park 7715 Greenfield St. River Forest Baseball and soccer fields. The center of the park consists of a large saucer-like depression, which is flooded in the winter for ice skating.

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Keystone Park 400 Keystone Ave. Largest park in the district. It offers two playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, batting cages and a winter sledding hill.

The train station at 401 Thatcher Ave., on the west side of Keystone Park, houses the park district headquarters.

Priory Park 7354 W. Division St. Play area, ball diamonds, soccer fields, batting cages and a walking path.

Washington Commons 7970 W. Washington Blvd.

Playground, baseball and soccer fields.

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ure, you know where all the tennis courts and play structures are, but how well do you really know your parks? Test the sharpness of your eye by matching these objects to the parks in which they reside.

1. Barrie Park 2. Keystone Park 3. Lindberg Park 4. Mills Park 5. Oak Park Conservatory 6. Ridgeland Common 7. Taylor Park Answers below

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(Clockwise) Attendees basking in the sun at A Day In Our Village on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Scoville Park. A woman receives the Muscle Activation Technique from the Fitness Formula Club. The Oak Park Area Arts Council creating buttons with participants. Toddler diving into a pile of soccer balls.

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Abraham looks up at the nighttime sky, as God tells him that his descendants will one day be as numerous as the stars (Gen 15: 5). In keeping with a medieval Jewish tradition, Gropper chose not to depict any human faces in the windows. While Abraham’s hands are clearly seen, his face is only suggested by a hood that comes up from his garment. At Abraham’s feet are various birds and livestock that God commands Abraham to sacrifice as a way of sealing the divine covenant (Gen. 15:8-10).

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THIRD SECTION: BIRTH OF ISAAC

A hand points upward as it sits among glowing red coals—a direct parallel to the writhing hands amid flames several panels above. The six fingers on the hand reference the six million Jews that died in the Holocaust. This is perhaps Gropper’s subtle reminder to us, that though God at the top of the window had promised an uncountable multitude of Jews, the reality depicted at the bottom of the window turned out somewhat differently.

BOTTOM PANEL: SIX-FINGERED HAND

Here, the stars from above have been replaced by six-pointed Jewish stars that represent the multiplying generations of Israel that begin with the birth of Abraham’s son Isaac. A figure in the center covers her eyes, as Jewish women traditionally do when blessing the Sabbath candles. Below her is the reiteration of God’s covenantal blessing in Hebrew: “All the nations of the earth shall bless themselves by your descendants” (Gen 22:18).

SECOND SECTION: SODOM AND GOMORRAH

As a test for Abraham, God commands him to sacrifice his son Isaac. In this panel, we see Isaac from above, lying, arms above his head, on a pile of firewood, ready to be sacrificed by his father. Lines crisscrossing his body suggest the ropes used to bind him. Luckily, Isaac is saved by God, who provides a ram, pictured below Isaac, to be sacrificed in place of the boy (Gen 22:9-14).

FOURTH SECTION: THE BINDING OF ISAAC

Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince him otherwise, God rains down “sulfurous fire” on the seemingly wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19:24). The scene is depicted here with hands and limbs writhing among flames and crumbling buildings. That some of the hands appear small and delicate suggests, perhaps, the presence of children amid the destruction. Gropper might well have meant to reference in these panels not simply the biblical story, but also the burning of cities — and their inhabitants — in our own time.

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park 324 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 (708)383-4983 Rev. Dr. Katherine Thomas Paisley, Pastor Sunday Worship & Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m.

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St. Edmund Parish

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Park 324 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 (708)383-4983 www.firstUMCoakpark.org

Rev. Young-Mee Park, Pastor Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 AM

Welcome To Worship

Sept. 4, 2019

Christmas Church Guides

Dec. 11 & 18, 2019

Easter Church Guides

April 1 & 8, 2020

Present Worship Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Call parish office for revised fall schedule.

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RELIGION GUIDE Presbyterian

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First Congregational Church of Maywood

400 N. Fifth Avenue (1 block north of Lake St.) Come join us for Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am Pastor Elliot Wimbush will be preaching the message.

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

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You’re Invited to A Church for All Nations A Church Without Walls SERVICE LOCATION Forest Park Plaza 7600 W. Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL 60130

William S. Winston Pastor

ELCA, Lutheran

Good Shepherd

Worshiping at 820 Ontario, Oak Park IL (First Baptist Church) 9:00 a.m.—Education Hour 10:30 a.m.—Worship

All are welcome. goodshepherdlc.org 708-848-4741

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

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

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

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West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Avenue River Forest Meet our Rabbi, Adir Glick Pray, learn, and celebrate with our caring, progressive, egalitarian community.

Interfaith families are welcome.

Accredited Early Childhood Program Religious School for K thru 12 Daily Morning Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Friday 6:30pm & Saturday 10:00am Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

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

Fair Oaks

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

7300 W. Division, River Forest David R. Lyle, Senior Pastor David W. Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Lauren Dow Wegner, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Childcare Available

Grace Lutheran School

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

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

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

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m. M–F Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 Religious Ed Phone: 708-848-7220

St. Giles Family Mass Community

We welcome all to attend Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. on the St. Giles Parish campus on the second floor of the school gym, the southernmost building in the school complex at 1034 North Linden Avenue.

Established in 1970, we are a laybased community within St. Giles Roman Catholic Parish.

Our Mass is family-friendly.

We encourage liturgically active toddlers. Children from 3 to 13 and young adults play meaningful parts in each Sunday liturgy.

Together with the parish, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based religious education program for children in grades K-8.

For more information, go to http://www.stgilesparish.org/ family-mass-community or call Bob Wielgos at 708-288-2196.

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

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

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We believe good food, community and family are the ties that bind, and that the café embodies those ideals wholeheartedly. We specialize in locally sourced, organic, vegan and vegetarian foods as well as fair trade coffees from around the world. Buzz Cafe has become an Oak Park tradition.

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Come visit Wild Onion Brewery’s satellite pub located in Oak Park’s original Playhouse Theater!

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SENIORS

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Accolade Adult Day Services 112 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park 708-445-1300 Nonprofit service of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Provides cost-effective care for older adults who require daytime supervision. Seniors participate in various activities, including field trips, allowing them to socialize with others. Subsidies are available for clients who qualify.

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SENIORS Oak Park Arms Adult Day Care 408 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-4040 oakparkadultdaycare.com A life enrichment program giving personalized attention to older adults, providing social, physical and emotional support in a structured setting.

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SENIORS self-esteem and dignity.

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Ending Polio is just the beginning.

Local Rotarians Jamie Escobar, MD, Nabil Saleh, MD, Mary Ann Bender, DPM, and Rotary Youth Exchange student from France, Aurelie Laurent pose with an Iron Lung in the Rotary traveling Polio exhibit.

For decades Rotary has been fighting the battle against polio. Thanks to the ongoing support of hundreds of thousands of Rotarians around the world, we are on the verge of eradicating the scourge once and for all. But it doesn’t stop there. Whether we’re funding a medical clinic in a small village in Peru, or volunteering at an Austin nonprofit, your local Oak Park – River Forest Rotary Club is actively engaged in promoting health and building community. And we’ve been doing it for 100 years.

Come join us and find out how your local action can have global impact! Call Amanda Young at 312.307.2201 or visit OPRFRotary.org.

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Learning to change the world through philanthropy

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he Future Philanthropist Program (FPP), run by the Oak Park – River Forest Community Foundation, is an innovative 2-year program teaching leadership and philanthropy to juniors and seniors from the three local high schools— OPRF, Fenwick and Trinity.

During their first year in the program as juniors, the students accept funding requests from local nonprofits. Guided by their FPP adult mentors and other local experts, the students learn how charities work, how to evaluate grant applications, and how to engage with the agencies on site visits. Their year culminates as they deliberate over, and ultimately distribute $25,000 across selected organizations.

And where do they get the $25,000 to distribute?

That comes from the second year students, who are tasked with the job of fundraising.

During their year, the seniors are immersed in the art and science of solicitation, promotion, and asking. They write letters, organize events and meet one-on-one with donors. The money they raise is then used to grow the Future Philanthropist Endowment Fund.

At the May 2019 Grant Awards Ceremony and Commencement, the juniors presented checks to the following agencies: Opportunity Knocks, Sarah’s Inn, YEMBA, Hephzibah, Infant Welfare Society Circle 80, Kidz Express, OPRF Food Pantry, Oak Park Women’s Guild, and Youth Outreach Services. At the same event, the 2019 senior cohort announced that they had raised an astounding $134,497.

(Above) The seniors reveal their fundraising achievement.

Program Coordinator Karen Tardy (left) introduces the Commencement Event. Charlie Lemke-Bell (right) addresses the audience.

Senior Phoenix Sullivan talks with FPP founder and Director Rick King.

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Troop 41638 of Oak Park and River Forest gave a big lending hand to Thatcher Woods as they woke up early to clean up trash that is sometimes left behind. As Earth Day commenced volunteers came in flocks to get Thatcher Woods a bit nicer without much trash.

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Community Mental Health Board 1011 Lake St., Suite 307 Oak Park 708-358-8855 Oakparktownship.org

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 814 Harrison St., Oak Park 708-524-2582 Namimetsub.org

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Kim Vulinovic held two classes for kids yoga during the annual Earth Fest at the Public Works Center in Oak Park .

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Progress Center for Independent Living 7521 Madison St., Forest Park 708-209-1500 Progresscil.org

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Triton College RSVP Volunteer Program 2000 Fifth Ave., Rm. R-221, River Grove 708-456-0300, ext. 3603 or 3835 triton.edu/rsvp

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West Cook Volunteer Center (YMCA) 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park 708-383-5200 westcookymca.org

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hether it has been Bird vs. Magic, Evert vs. Navratilova, Messi vs. Ronaldo, Federer vs. Nadal or even siblings Venus and Serena Williams, rivalries have always been the lifeblood of sports.

Split allegiances certainly apply in local high school athletics. Fans have two options: support Oak Park and River Forest or Fenwick.

It’s really that black and white, well unless you prefer the orange and blue of the Huskies.

In terms of head-to-head matchups this school year, the results were fairly (and fittingly) balanced.

Fenwick defeated OPRF in boys basketball at the Chicago Elite Classic when Bryce Hopkins scored the game-winning bucket at the buzzer in overtime. The Friars also got the better of the Huskies in boys water polo, girls basketball, volleyball and soccer.

“The rivalry between Fenwick and OPRF is one I live for,” Fenwick soccer player Margaux Shearer said. “I am proud to say that I have a playlist strictly titled, ‘beat Oak Park’ that we play on the way over to Huskie Stadium.”

Like any worthy opponent, however, the Huskies struck back with convincing wins over Fenwick in baseball, boys soccer and softball.

OPRF senior Griffin Holderfield tossed five shutout innings, gave up three hits and struck out ten in a 10-0 victory over the Friars. Dylan Whitney (3-for-4, 3 RBIs), Luke Fitzgerald (double, 2 RBIs), Adam Landsman (2-for-3, 2 RBIs) and Ethan Reinhardt (2-for-3, 2 runs scored) also contributed for the victors.

“There’s a good rivalry here,” OPRF baseball coach Joe Parenti said. “It’s a good game for both schools and provides a nice playoff-like atmosphere for the kids.

Everybody is into the game.”

The best battle may have taken place in the pool.

With 15 teams competing for IHSA State Final berths, the OPRF and Fenwick boys swimming teams produced every state-qualifying relay team and individual swimmer (except Argo diver Ryan Rogers) at the Fenwick Sectional.

The Huskies exacted a measure of revenge by outscoring the host Friars 315-304 to claim the sectional team title. In an earlier meeting during the regular season, Fenwick defeated the Huskies.

“We knew it was going to be a competitive meet against Fenwick at sectionals,” OPRF swimmer Frank Tirone said.

“Everyone had to give 100 percent. The student section was fired up and there were

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(Clockwise): Fiona Girardot, OPRF softball; Anissa Nourse, Fenwick soccer; Payton Comstock, Fenwick water polo; Griffin Holderfield, OPRF baseball; Lucas Kolovitz, Fenwick basketball all played starring roles in the compelling 20182019 edition of the Huskies-Friars rivalry. a lot of people there cheering both teams on.

As expected, the rivalry was definitely present, but we didn’t let them get in our heads.”

Fenwick senior Dan Lynch added, “It’s a great rivalry. OPRF always has great energy which pushes us to swim faster.”

In summation, Wednesday Journal colleague Melvin Tate often likes to say, “It’s a Great Day to be a Huskie” and “Friar Up.” I guess OPRF and Fenwick can get along after all.

Marty Farmer

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Champions on Ice

Led by nine All-State players, the Fenwick girls hockey team (241-5) won its first state championship, edging New Trier 3-2 in the final.

SPORTS Winner’s Circle THE 2018-2019 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS YEAR PROVIDED PLENTY OF MEMORIES. HERE’S A REVIEW OF THE TOP TEAMS AND ATHLETES.

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Fenwick girls track makes history

Ungaretti joins Volunteers

OPRF swimmer Natalie Ungaretti was fourth in the 50-yard freestyle and 100yard freestyle at the state meet. She’s headed to the University of Tennessee.

The Friars won their first sectional championship in program history and sent two relays and six individuals to the state meet.

Friendly Rivalry

Fenwick swimmer Liam Hutchinson won the 500-yard freestyle state title.

He also earned second in the 200-free (1:38.16), just ahead of his friend/OPRF junior, Will Raidt (1:38.97).

Commitment to Excellence

OPRF wrestling earned second at the team state tournament. Eddie Bolivar won the 132-pound state title at the individual tourney.

Pool Players

Huskies net three-peat

Owners of 30 state titles, collectively, the Fenwick boys and girls water polo teams finished third and the girls lost in the quarterfinals at state.

Led by Anthony Roberts, Charlie Hoehne, Dashon Enoch and Chase Robinson, the OPRF basketball team won its third straight conference title.

Strength in Numbers

Led by Mykolas Saloninas, Keon Gilbert, JT Lowder, Koren Leonard and Amir Blanchard, OPRF track took third in the state.

Hoerster inspires Huskies

OPRF football coach John Hoerster suffered a major heart attack, but his recovery motivated the Huskies, who won a conference title and beat New Trier in the state playoffs.

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Local business leaders at the Chamber’s Day in Our Village booth, promoting the Spotlight Awards that celebrates small business excellence in our community.

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Divinefulness Publishing, Inc. 3321 N Newland Ave, Fl 2 Chicago, IL 60634 312 588-6048 www. divinefulnesspublishing. com We guide people of all faiths after life-altering experiences to love their DIVINEFULNESS: True Self empowered by God’s Love.

Free Fly Marketing 512 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60304 708 434-0573 www.freeflymarketing.com Full service marketing group specializing in community outreach: creative strategy sessions, social media gurus!

Griffin & Stebbing - Media, Marketing, Communications 727 Thatcher Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 860-9849 www.griffinstebbing.com Let Griffin & Stebbing energize your business

with exceptional, targeted marketing.

It’s A Sign 1114 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-7446 www.itsasign.net Full service signs and graphics - design, production, installation.

Minuteman Press of Oak Park 6949 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-4940 www.oakpark. minutemanpress.com Design your own business

cards or other business forms using our design software. Want help doing it? We design too!

Name On Anything. com 23W328 Great Western Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630 545-2642 www.nameonanything.com Promotional products, decorated apparel, print, signs. Check our online calendar for monthly specials.

Sign Express 900 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304

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CHAMBER LISTINGS 708 524-8811 SignExpressOP.com Provider of signs, print and speciality advertising items for over 23 years. Indoor and outdoor signage of all types.

Sonya Gilbert Fine Portraiture 210 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 948-7042 www.sonyagilbert.com Uniquely artistic, technically elegant photography

SpringBoard Integrated Marketing 823 Woodbine Oak Park, IL 60302

630-886-0039 Custom marketing solutions including branding, social media, e-newsletters, websites, print collateral, and events.

Strategy Scene 901 N. Lombard Oak Park, IL 60302 773 551-1903 www.strategyscene.com Judy Klem is principal of Strategy Scene, a strategic marketing consulting firm providing a clear path to your business goals

The Printing Store, Inc. 621 Madison St.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-3638 www.theprintingstore.com We can help you with your Graphic Deign, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Posters, Banners, Bindery and Mailing Services.

Thrive Hive Internet Marketing 1340 Marengo Forest Park, IL 60130 312 505-5633 www.scottdavis.thrivehivesite.com As an Internet Marketing Consultant for Thrive Hive, I am focused on growing your business through all digital media channels

Wednesday Journal, Inc. 143 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-8300 www.oakpark.com We are dedicated to providing community journalism by using a cross-platform strategy to effectively engage our audience.

Yearbook Studios Company 408 Thomas Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 366-1920 www.yearbookstudios.com Full service design office specializing in both interiors and graphic design

Cheney Mansion 220 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 725-2500 www.cheneymansion.com Historic Mansion owned by the Park District of Oak Park. Situated on 2.2 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park 339 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-2222

Pride.

The Wednesday Journal Sales Team, trusted since 1980 to connect your business to your community. Centrally located to give your business the personal attention it deserves.

Attractions & Entertainment

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CHAMBER LISTINGS www.hemingwaybirthplace.com The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park operates the Hemingway museum and Hemingway birthplace.

Escape Factor 7228 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 943-7227 www.escape-factor.com Live escape room experience. Participants enter a themed room and have 30-60 minutes to work together to find a way out.

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust 951 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 312 994-4000 www.flwright.org Public tours and programs at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple, The Rookery, Robie House and Bach House.

Lake Theatre Classic Cinemas 1022 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301-1056 708-848-9088 www.classiccinemas.com Designed by worldrenowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style.

Call for movie times.

Not for Baby Boomers Only 615 South Blvd. Unit A Oak Park, IL 60302 773 817-1232 We are the premier disc jockey service for corporate

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Wonder Works is at it again - helping kids of all ages unleash their imaginations through art, performance, design and building. Visit them on North Avenue. and recreational events in Chicagoland, especially the Western suburbs.

professional (Actors Equity Association) classical outdoor theater.

Oak Park Conservatory

Oak Park River Forest Museum

615 Garfield Oak Park, IL 60304 708 725-2400 www.oakparkconservatory. com Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory is one of the top three historical sites in Oak Park

129 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-6755 www.oprfhistory.org Oak Park River Forest Museum is the new home of The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, telling OPRF stories.

Oak Park Festival Theatre 125 North Marion Suite 301 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 300-9396 www.oakparkfestival.com Oak Park Festival Theatre is the Midwest’s oldest

OperaGram.com 242 Franklin Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 +1 312 212-DIVA www.OperaGram.com OperaGram.com® delivers operatic singing telegrams by phone, online video and in person. Perfect for any special occasion.

Pleasant Home Foundation 217 Home Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-2654 www.pleasanthome.org Pleasant Home is open for guided tours, provides community programs and is available for meeting and special event rental.

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest P.O. Box 3564 Oak Park, IL 60303 708 218-2648 www.symphonyoprf.com Community orchestra.

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation 875 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301

708 383-8873 www.utrf.org Non Profit historic preservation cultural organization.

Open to the Public 7 days a week.

Visit Oak Park 1010 Lake St., Suite 402 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-7800 www.visitoakpark.com Visit Oak Park promotes tourism to Oak Park and 18 neighbor communities in Chicago’s near west suburbs.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-4815 www.wonder-works.org Six permanent exhibits develop imagination &

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Distinctive Coaching for Business Success

creativity for children up to 8 yrs. Weekly special programming, monthly events.

117 Clinton Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 773 829-1276 www.DistinctiveCoaching. com Business Leaders: Cut your work hours and de-stress, as your business doubles or triples. Call for a free consultation.

Business & Professional Srvcs & Assoc.

Aria Group Architects 830 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-8400 www.ariainc.com Architecture, Interior Design, Planning - Primarily for the hospitality, restaurant and entertainment industries.

Austin Chamber of Commerce 645 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644 773 854-5063 www. austinchicagochamber.com Serving the business community in the Austin neighborhood.

Berwyn Development Corporation 3322 S. Oak Park Avenue, 2nd Flr Berwyn, IL 60402 708 788-8100

Downtown Oak Park

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Local business owners gather for the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at historic Pleasant Home. In the end it was standing room only! www.berwyn.net The BDC markets Berwyn as a prime business and leisure destination, promoting Berwyn’s energy and culture to visitors.

tors/il/geof-greer

Buyers Protection Group

Forest Park, IL 60130

4300 Alexander Dr., Ste 200 Alpharetta, GA 30022 1-800-285-3001 www.bpgwi.com/inspec-

Home Inspector.

Chris Guillen Photography 1130 Marengo Avenue 708-488-1824 www.chrisguillencreative. com Family and commercial photography with studio space.

Coach Linda Berger 1041 Susan Collins Lane #404 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 205-0879 www.businesswomenwarriors.com Coach Linda Berger Women Business Owner’s Growth Strategist What are Your Business’s Growth Gaps? Free Strategy call.

1010 Lake St 114 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-4145 www.downtownoakpark.net Merchant Association serving Oak Park’s primary shopping and retail area bounded by Harlem, Lake and Marion.

Epstein + Nach 314 S. Oak Park Avenue, Unit 1A Oak Park, Illinois 60302 773 603-9240 www.epsteinnach.com/ natasha-perssico-escobedo Epstein + Nach LLC is a consulting firm concentrating in forensic accounting, technical consultations, and valuation services.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Financial Understanding Now, LLC 1011 Lake Street Ste. 424 Oak Park, Il 60301 708 725-8000 www.financialunderstandingnow. com Personal Financial Education and Counseling.

Forest Park Chamber of Commerce 7331 Roosevelt Forest Park, IL 60130 708 366-2543 www.exploreforestpark.com Chamber and economic development services for the Forest Park business community.

businesses reach their goals.

Inside Edge: Public Relations & Media Services 1040 North Blvd.

Suite 250 Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-860-1380 www.InsideEdgePR.com We help clients gain exposure, develop expert reputations and, most importantly, achieve and exceed their goals.

with modern amenities.

Logiq Consulting Group 628 S Scoville Ave Oak Park, IL 60304 (530 675-6447 www.logiqconsulting.com Coaching and Consulting that makes sense.

Heitzman Architects 111 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 848-8844 www.heitzman.org Architecture, Engineering, Historic Preservation, Residential Additions.

Kitchen and Bath designs, selfcertified for permits.

Hemingway District Business Association 104 N Oak Park Ave. #203 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 613-3329 www.hemingwaydistrict.com Volunteer-led association representing businesses in the Oak Park Avenue / Lake Street area

Medla Mediation Services 137 N. Oak Park Avenue, Suite 400 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 334-5833 www.medlamediation.com Family and Divorce Mediation Services.

Molly Rudberg, LLC 224 South Marion Oak Park, IL 60302 312 286-3346 mollyrudberg.com/ To empower individuals & organizations to question and re-imagine life and work with clarity, purpose and confidence.

Hutchinson.

North Avenue Business Association

822 Linden Ave. Suite 200 Oak Park, IL 60302 312 455-9191 ThisIsHutchinson.com We are a team of designers and developers dedicated to helping

6611 North Avenue Suite 105 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-1433 www. northavenuebusinessassociation. com

The Oak Park Residence Corporation has the perfect apartment for you. With over 500 apartments in 23 distinctive buildings, we offer modern amenities while retaining classic Oak Park architectural features.

21 South Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-6061

www.oakparkrc.com

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CHAMBER LISTINGS

Do you want Transparency in your local government?

Support Community Journalism. Buy a subscription to:

Call 708.524.8300

Volunteer-led association of business along both the north and south sides of the OP/Chicago/ Galewood North Avenue corridor.

Oak Park Arts District Business Association Oak Park, IL 60304 www.oakparkartsdistrict.com Volunteer-led business association focused on the arts-oriented retail district along Harrison Street in Oak Park.

Oak Park Economic Development Corp.

(OPEDC) 104 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 203 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3838 www.oakparkeconomicdevelopmentcorporation.org OPEDC is a not-for-profit economic development organization working to bring business investment to the Village of Oak Park.

Oak Park Works 18 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 441-4441 www.oakparkworks.com Village-based co-working and collaboration space where community members can create, share ideas & grow their businesses.

OVP Management Consulting Group Inc. 1221 N. Harlem Avenue Unit A Oak Park, IL 60302 313 820-8185 www.ovpconsulting.com A hands-on, people-focused consulting firm that thrives on the concept of helping people get better at what they do.

Pleasant District Association Oak Park, IL 60302 www.oprfchamber.org/pleasantdistrict Volunteer-led association of retailers, businesses and residents in the neighborhood south of the Metra near Pleasant in OP.

Restart Your Career 1127 Woodbine Oak Park, IL 60302 708 256-2709 www.restartyourcareer.com I help men and women who have taken a break in their career and help them re-enter the work force.

SaraCohen Consulting 1000 S. Ridgeland Ave Oak Park, IL 60304 708-445-1382 Consulting services for nonprofit organizations.

OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Senator Don Harmon

143 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 613-0550 www.oprfchamber.org Helping businesses make connections throughout the Oak Park, River Forest and neighboring communities.

6941-B W. North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-2002 www.donharmon.org The Democratic Party of Oak Park is one of the largest progressive Democratic organizations in Cook County.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS TEDxOakParkWomen 526 South Grove Oak Park, IL 60304 708 275-5256 www.tedxoakparkwomen. com TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

The UPS Store #980 (North Ave) 7061 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-8431 www.theupsstore. com/0980.htm One stop shop for packaging, freight, shipping, mail services,

moving/packing supplies, mailbox rental, copies, printing.

The UPS Store (Lake St) 805 Lake St. Store #3385 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 358-1445 www.theupsstore.com/3385 Small Business Services: Printing & Copying, Shipping, Mailbox Rental, Notary, Shredding, Computer Rental.

We help small and medium sized businesses gain insights and take action to improve.

www.ahouseinaustin.org Empowering Parents to Shape their Children’s Futures.

Wilks Communications Group

African American Christian Foundation

1033 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 708 434-5006 www.wilksgrp.com Strategic communications that deliver results

Community Srvcs, Govt & Nonprofit

What Now Advisors 334 Park Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 773 507-5999 www.whatnowadvisors.com

6707 North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-1700 www.aacfworks.org AACF helping create employment opportunities since 1985, providing job training, internships & now staffing services.

Air Force Reserve A House in Austin 533 N Pine Street Chicago, IL 60644 773 234-1899

2700 N Narragansett Ave Chicago, IL 60639 708 774-5462 afreserve.com.

Animal Care League 1011 Garfield St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 848-8155 www.animalcareleague.org Providing food, medical care, & adoption for homeless animals. Lowcost spay-neuter clinic.

Adoptions from the shelter.

Calvary Memorial Church of Oak Park 931 Lake Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-3900 www.calvarymemorial.com An independent church dedicated to making Jesus Christ known in Oak Park & around the world.

Do you want to keep your public officials accountable?

Support Community Journalism.

Buy a subscription to:

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Collaboration for Early Childhood

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Global CommUnity Associates

Housing Forward

123 Madison Room 209 Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-613-6122 www.collab4kids.org Fostering high quality early care and educational experiences and support to families in our community.

536 North Harlem Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 1-800-870-3666 www.fpdcc.com Nearly 70,000 acres in Cook Co. where millions of visitors each year camp, bike, hike, fish, canoe, volunteer & enjoy nature.

PO Box 6151

Maywood, IL 60153

River Forest, Illinois 60305

708-338-1724

708 964-9735

www.housingforward.org

www.globalcommunityassociates.

Transitioning people from housing

com

crisis to housing stability through

Our vision is: Changing The World

six integrated program areas,

Through Engagement.

including PADS Shelter.

Hephzibah Children’s Association

Kiwanis Club of River Forest/Oak Park

946 North Blvd.

PO Box 6401

Oak Park, IL 60301

River Forest, IL 60305

708 649-7100

630 747-0047

www.hephzibahhome.org

www.kiwanisclubrfop.org/

School-age child care & welfare

Serving children and seniors in our

services: foster care, adoption

communities. Meets 2nd & 4th

services, child abuse prevention;

Wednesdays at the River Forest

group homes for children.

Library.

Community Support Services, Inc. 9021 Ogden Ave Brookfield, Illinois 60513 708 354-4547 cssservices.org Non-Profit organization working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Oak Park, IL 60304 708-725-2460 www.fopcon.org Nonprofit that promotes the Oak Park Conservatory, offers programs, and supports Conservatory projects.

1851 S. Ninth Avenue

oakparkeats.com

For rates and more information, contact Dawn Ferencak at (708)613-3329 dawn@oakpark.com Served fresh by

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CHAMBER LISTINGS L’Arche Chicago 1011 Lake Street, Suite 403 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 660-1600 www.larchechicago.org Community that provides homes for adults with intellectural disabilities.

Lions Club of Oak Park River Forest 520 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 660-2300 www.oprflions.org Please join us for lunch and see what we do as a service club for visually impaired and hearing imparied in the community.

Medical Ambassadors Haiti 1945 W 22nd Place Chicago, IL 60608 312 287-0151 www.mahfriends.org Medical Ambassadors Haiti is a Haitian nonprofit doing community health education in 40+ villages around Haiti.

Oak Park Area Arts Council 123 Madison Oak Park, IL 60302 708 358-5690 www.oakparkareaartscouncil.org Supporting art, artists and arts education in the greater Oak Park community.

Oak Park Education Foundation 260 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-3046 www.opef.org Brings professional experts into K-8th grade classrooms at every D97 school in addition to a robust summer BASE Camp program.

Hire Local.

Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-8200 www.oppl.org Providing superior library materials, programs, and services for Oak Park’s diverse community.

New Moms

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

5317 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60651 773 252-3253 x223 newmoms.org New Moms offers services to support moms in the areas of homes, jobs, and family support.

848 Lake Street Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 613-4200 www.oprffoodpantry.org Provides families each year with hunger relief across 13 zip codes including Oak Park & the local area.

Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society

1139 Randolph Street Oak Park, IL 60302-3422 708 383-8211 www.thedaynursery.org Provide full-time quality, nurturing child care & preschool education by trained & caring staff in a safe environment.

320 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-0528 www.childrenscliniciws.org A diverse member-driven organization committed to the health and well-being of children through our IWS Children’s Clinic.

Help Wanted ads are just $25 in Wednesday Journal, Forest Park Review and RiversideBrookfield Landmark

Call Mary Ellen at 708.613.3342

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Oak Park Township

Oak Park, IL 60301 708 660-9909 www.sevengenerationsahead.org.

105 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-8005 www.oakparktownship.org Providing locally-governed supportive services to our community.

SisterHouse 25 Washington Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302 773 626-0525 www.sisterhousechicago.org Offers a temporary home to women seeking recovery from substance abuse, providing them with a secure environment.

Oak Park Youth Baseball & Softball (OPYBS) 941 Garfield Oak Park, IL 60304 708 834-8703 www.opybs.org OPYBS is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization that runs the youth baseball and softball programs in Oak Park.

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services 411 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-1050 www.oak-leyden.org Support/programs for children/ adults with developmental disabilities -early intervention, adult learning, group homes.

Opportunity Knocks 8020 Madison St. River Forest, IL 60305 708-771-6159 Ext.220 www.opportunityknocksnow.org OK provides programs and services for young adults with developmental disabilities in the OPRF and Forest Park areas.

OPRF Community Foundation Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation 1049 Lake Street, Suite 204 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 848-1560 www.oprfcf.org Strengthening the community

SRCA

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Thank you Housing Forward for working so hard to end homelessness in our Village. through philanthropic leadership and nonprofit excellence.

Provider and funder of Human Services and Assessor Services

Park District of Oak Park

Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest

218 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 725-2000 www.pdop.org Visit our website for a full listing of activities, services, classes, parks and facilities.

River Forest Park District 401 Thatcher Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-6660 www.rfparks.com For list of services/activities, see River Forest Parks & Recreation Centers in this Guide.

River Forest Township 8020 W. Madison River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-2029 www.riverforesttownship.org

P.O. Box 654 Oak Park, IL 60303 708 257-2320 www.oprfrotary.org Organization of business & professional men and women united worldwide to provide humanitarian service.

Sarah’s Inn 309 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304 708-386-3305 www.sarahsinn.org Improving the lives of those affected by domestic violence and breaking the cycle of violence for future generations

Seven Generations Ahead 1049 Lake St. Suite 200

3309 S Harvey Berwyn, IL 60402 708 788-5777 www.srca.community Recreational programming for adults with disabilities.

St. Edmund Parish 188 S. Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-4417 www.StEdmund.org St. Edmund Parish is a diverse community of Christians whose beliefs are rooted in the Catholic faith.

Styles 4 Kidz, NFP 20 West Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 434-5680 www.styles4kidz.org/ We build a diverse community of people creating and celebrating hairstyles that boost kids’ selfesteem and cultural pride.

The Book of Life Foundation 708 843-2812 www.Bookoflifefoundation.com We are a nonprofit organization raising awareness on childhood mental illness and its effect on academic success.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-2729 www.nineteenthcentury.org Offering programs on the arts, culture and entertainment. Focus is strengthening our community through learning and giving.

The North Avenue District c/o Maid Pro 6901 W. North Ave., Ste. 1R Oak Park, IL 60302 708 772-3702 www.facebook.com/ groups/107435609823334/ Advocacy group focused on revitalizing/improving the quality of life on North Avenue, Austin Blvd. to Harlem Ave.

Come. Relax. Be yourself. Village Church exists to equip God’s people to do His work.

The West Cook YMCAs, Inc.

Village of Oak Park

255 South Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-5200 www.westcookymca.org The Y makes accessible the support & opportunities empowering people & communities to learn, grow & thrive.

123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-6400 www.oak-park.us Local government.

Thrive Counseling Center 120 South Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-7500 www.thrivecc.org Comprehensive community mental health agency offering counseling, psychiatric, family, youth, and 24/7 crisis services.

Village Church of Oak Park Landmark 19th Century Building 178 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 708-613-0411 www.villagechurchoakpark.com

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to the OPRF Rotary Club for 100 years of service. Making the world sweeter, one solar cookie at a time!

Village of River Forest 400 Park Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-8500 www.vrf.us Local government.

Way Back Inn/Grateful House 1915 W. Roosevelt Road Broadview, IL 60155 708 344-3301 www.waybackinn.org Substance abuse treatment facility.

West Suburban Special Recreation AssociationWSSRA 2915 Maple Street

Franklin Park, IL 60131 847 455-2100 www.wssra.net WSSRA offers year round recreation opportunities for persons of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.

Women’s Global Education Project 136 N. Marion St. Ste. 201 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 613-5260 www.womensglobal.org WGEP develops and implements quality education programs for rural and marginalized populations in sub-Saharan Africa.

Construction, Contractors & Tradesmen Clearview Home Inspections, Inc 930 Home Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 312 833-2799 www.ClearviewInspector.com Providing quality home inspection services. Let our knowledge and

experience give a ‘’Clearview’’ of your current/future home.

Corna Kitchen/Bath & Tile 2134 N. Harlem Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 453-0036 www.cornakitchenbathandtile.com Kitchen - bath - tile. Granite fabrication.

David Bores Vintage Home Restoration Oak Park, IL 60302 708 244-7755 All Under Your Roof--Trim, Carpentry, Woodwork, Paint, Doors, Plaster, Tile, Windows, Closets, Kitchen/Bath, Attic, Basement.

Elite Tile Services 424 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60301 815) 739-1720 www.elitetileservices.com All aspects of custom tile work, repairs, historic tile restoration.

CTI certified tile installer, 20 years experience.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Excel Window Tinting, Inc. 312 848-1565 www.excelwindowtinting.net Commercial, residential and decorative window tinting.

Heritage Tile 144 N. Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 708-919-1600 www.heritagetile.com Heritage Tile defines the original, vintage tilework of the period homes and businesses of pre-war America.

Phillips Mechanical Heating & Cooling LLC 159 N. Marion St., #253 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 689-9890 www.phillipsmechanicalllc.com Heating & Cooling Ventilation Refrigeration Contractors Performing Service Sales & Installs

Spannuth Boiler Company, Inc. 264 Madison Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-1882 spannuthboilers.com Boiler repair and replacement.

Sun Badger Solar LLC 401 N. Wood Street Chicago, Illinois 60622 312 291-1562 www.sunbadger.com We provide our customers with long term energy saving options that not only reduce costs, but help support our ecosystem.

The Oak Park HandyHuman, Inc. 1015 S. Kenilworth Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60304 708 303-8615

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Lincoln Properties supporting the Chamber’s annual Bite Nite. Discounts to all of their renters at local businesses through their Club Lincoln program. www.theoakparkhandyhumaninc. com Locally owned, husband and wife handyman with over 20 years combined experience.

Dining, Food, Beverages & Catering Angie’s Pantry, Inc. 809 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 434-5742 www.angiespantry.com Weekly Meal Service, Scratch Baking, Healthy Eating, Special Event Catering, Corporate Catering for groups up to 100.

Barclay’s American Grille 1120 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-4250 www.barclaysamericangrille.com Classic American cuisine. Relaxed dining experience with exceptional food and service.

Blackout Baking Co. 9416 W Irving Park Road Schiller Park, IL 60176 201 682-5712 www.blackoutbakingco.com Blackout Baking Co. is a bakery specializing in bite-size gourmet cookies.

Bricks Wood Fired Pizza 128 N Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 708 948-7707 www.bricks.pizza/op Dedicated to serving the communities we are in with wood fired pizza - pizza the way it should be, sandwiches, & salads.

Burger Moovment 7512 West North Avenue Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 452-7288 www.burgermoovment.com The Boss knows best. We use 100% Midwest Angus beef and

fresh, local ingredients.

Buzz Cafe 905 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708-205-7044 www.thebuzzcafe.com We believe good food, community and family are the ties that bind, and the café embodies those ideals wholeheartedly.

Carnival Grocery 824 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60304 312 498-9885 Neighborhood full-service grocery store, with deli, meats, fresh produce, baked goods and robust wine & spirits selection.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants 950 E. Lake St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708-613-2999 www.coopershawkwinery.com

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Cooper’s Hawk is an unparalleled combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room, and artisanal retail market.

Cucina Paradiso 814 North Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-3434 www.cucinaoakpark.com Cucina Paradiso is mixing drinks, pouring wine, and preparing the best Stone Baked Pizzas, Pastas and creative Entrees.

Eastgate Cafe and Bistro 102 Harrison St Oak Park, IL 60304 708 660-9091 www.eastgatecafe.net Independently-owned restaurant / Cafe/Bistro in the Oak Park Arts District. Catering available.

Firecakes 104 North Maple Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 708 948-7052 www.firecakesdonuts.com

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market 7501 North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 689-5036 www.freshthyme.com A weekend farmers market wrapped up in the convenience of a natural food marketplace open 7 days a week.

Khyber Pass 1031 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 445-9032 www.khyberpassrestaurant.com A culinary passage to India.

Serving the best Indian cuisine since 1995 at this location.

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Sweet treats and savoury morsels abound at the Chamber’s Bite Nite event.

Kinslahger Brewing Company 6806 W. Roosevelt Road Oak Park, IL 60304 844-552-4437 kinslahger.com Lager brewery and tasting room.

L!VE Cafe 163 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 773-417-6030 www.livexclamation.com We are a boutique coffeehouse company that focuses on transformation through social innovation, experience, and enterprise.

La Notte Ristorante Italiano 118 N. Marion St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 948-7576 www.lanotte-op.com

Lou Malnati’s 1038 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 358-0800 www.loumalnatis.com Chicago’s home of the best deep dish pizza for over 40 years.

Madison Park Kitchen 7525 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 689-8607 www.mp-kitchen.com Bake Shop. Breakfast & Lunch! Let MP Kitchen host your next Special Event!

Maya Del Sol 144 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 358-9800 www.mayadelsol.com Latin Fusion Restaurant. Party room and catering available.

Seasonal outdoor dining.

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626 N. Harlem Ave.

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Mora Asian Kitchen 201 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 613-4546 www.facebook.com/ MORAAsianKitchenOakPark/ An eclectic medley of modern Asian cuisine and sushi.

Mulata Kitchen + Coffee 136 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 383-3550 www.mulatakitchen.com A Brazilian Coffee Shop inspired by it’s people and culture. We offer fantastic coffee and amazing authentic food.

Nando’s Peri-Peri 1138 Lake St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708-434-6296

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De-Clutter.

www.nandosperiperi.com Nando’s specializes in flame-grilled peri peri chicken.

and dinner. Biggest craft beer selection - over 36 draft and 70 bottles. Seafood specials.

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155 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-0272 www.oakparkbeer.com Oak Park Brewing & Hamburger Mary’s serves the juiciest burgers and the finest ales and lagers, brewed on-site.

Papaspiros 728 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-358-1700 www.papaspiroslive.com Greek restaurant and bar serving the Oak Park community over 15 years.

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Pete’s Fresh Market

124 N. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 628-3421 www.q-bbq.com Fast-casual Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand-winning restaurant that specializes in authentic BBQ.

River Forest Chocolates and Confectionery 7769 Lake Street River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-0891 www.riverforestchocolates.com River Forest Chocolates is s boutique confectionery featuring handcrafted chocolates, English Toffee, retro candies and more.

Rustico

259 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 406-8700 www.petesfresh.com Premium grocery store with organics, prepared foods, cafe, gelato, and more.

722 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 948-7855 www.rusticooakpark.com Elegant Mediterranean fusion in the heart of Oak Park.

Poke Burrito Oak Park

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1025 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 573-3668 www.pokeburritochicago.com Poke Burrito in downtown Oak Park offers you our concept of a combination of Hawaiian, Mexican, and Japanese fusion dishes.

733 Lake Oak Park , Il 60301 708 466-5251 www.scratchfp.com Your One-Stop Source for Food, Drinks & Fun.

Poor Phil’s 139 S. Marion St Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-0871 www.poorphils.com A full breakfast menu, pub lunch

Spilt Milk 103 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-4403 www.spiltmilkpastry.com Local bakery specializing in pies + pastries made with local, seasonal ingredients.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Starship Restaurant & Catering 7618 West Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 708 771-3016 www.starshiprestaurant.com We have 40 years of selling great food throughout all Chicago.

Corporate & residential catering.

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The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor 7347 Madison Street Forest Park, IL, Illinois 60130 708 366-7970 www.browncowicecream.com Old fashioned soda fountain and bakery. Homemade ice cream, root beer, cakes & pies, coffee, parties and catering.

The Daly Bagel

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Love music and passionate about creating connection through art, language and instruments?

A.L.M.A has what you need. Drop by their studio or check out their kids camps.

130 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 202 255-1503 www.thedalybagel.com East Coast bagels with a Midwest twist.

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The Heritage Restaurant

Trattoria 225

7403 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 435-4937 www.theheritageforestpark.com Seasonal, American restaurant in Forest Park.

225 Harrison St.

The Little Gem Cafe

parties.

189 North Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 613-5491 www.thelittlegemcafe.com Gourmet American Restaurant.

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Whole Foods Market

The Sugar Beet Food Co-op 812 West Madison Oak Park, IL 60302

www.sugarbeet.coop The Sugar Beet Food Co-op is your one stop shop for high quality,sustainable foods all year round. Open to all 7 days/ week.

Oak Park, IL 60304 708 358-8555 www.trattoria225.com Rustic Italian dining with catering, delivery, carry-out, and private

Wild Onion Tied House 1111 South Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302 708 628-3553 www.wildoniontiedhouse.com Chef-driven gastropub cuisine, happy hour, daily specials and changing selection of craft beer ‘’tied’’ to Wild Onion Brewing.

Winberie’s Restaurant 151 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-2600 www.oakpark.winberies.com An Oak Park favorite - a classic American Bistro; warm & inviting Community Contributor.

7245 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-1045 www.wholefoods.com/riverforest Full service meat and seafood departments. Breakfast, lunch and dinner selections available for all your catering needs.

Education & Enrichment A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Alliance 109 S. Elmwood Avenue #8 Oak Park, IL 60302

708 769-4853 www.alma-cf.org Unique art, language, and music classes that promote creative self expression, compassion, confidence, and collaboration.

Alcuin Montessori School 324 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 366-1882 www.alcuin.org Founded in 1961, the oldest Montessori school in the Midwest; serves students 12 months to 14 yrs. Before/after school care.

Cappelli Institute of Music, LLC 1053 Lake St., 2nd/3rd Fl. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-8460 www.cappellimusic.com Music for Life! Private vocal and instrumental music instruction for students of all ages and levels.

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1000 W Diversey Parkway Suite #234 Chicago, IL 60614 773 697-9326 www.collegenanniesandtutors.com College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors is the nation’s most respected, complete and professional resource helping busy families.

Compass Point Learning, LLC 613 Washington Blvd.

Unit #1 South Oak Park, IL 60302 312 403-8678 compasspointlearning.org Professional K-12 tutoring-all subjects, Executive Functioning, Study Skills, Test Preparation.

Concordia University Chicago 7400 W. Augusta St. River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-8300 www.cuchicago.edu Concordia Univ. Chicago a Lutheran liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Deep Roots Project 323 S. East Ave. 2nd floor Oak Park, IL 60302

708 386-7197 www.deep-roots-project.org Edible gardening, toxic-free lawns and healthy lifestyle. Free workshops, support, quality materials & volunteer activities.

Dominican University 7900 W. Division St. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-2490 www.dom.edu Dominican University is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

easyenglish4all 119 S. Ridgeland Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 731-1189 www.easyenglish4all.com Tutor and teach languages with native teachers all around the world.

Translation services, text insertions for your videos.

Fenwick High School 505 W. Washington Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708-386-0127, Ext. 325 www.fenwickfriars.com Catholic Coed College Preparatory High School.

Foss Swim School 1850 N. Harlem #100 Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 695-8100 www.fossswimschool.com Discover What’s FOSSIBLE®. Foss Swim School provides expert swim instruction for ages 6 months and up.

Intercultural Montessori Language School 301 S. Ridgeland Ave.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-6626 www.interculturalmontessori.org Pre-school - Montessori

Kim Frost Vocal Studios 1141 S. Grove Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 445-1996 www.kimfrostvocalstudios.com Our mission is to help students achieve whatever their individual musical goals may be.

Kindness Creators Intergenerational Program - NFP 408 S Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 705-6458 www.kindnesscreators.org Kindness Creators Intergenerational Program/ Preschool

Life Transitions Coaching - Karin Grimes, L.C.S.W. 1010 Lake St., #111 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-5354 www.lifetransitionscoach.com Life coaching, focusing on work/ life balance and life transitions, plus an On-Track-For-College Coaching Program.

Lindamood-Bell 137 North Oak Park Ave., Ste. 212 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 660-1860 www.lindamoodbell.com Educational services.

Little Newtons 1850 North Harlem Ave Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 395-5590 www.littlenewtons.com Little Newtons is an exceptional child care center with competitive

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The leaders of Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park discussed their vision for the future at the Chamber’s Economic Lunch, held at Dominican University. rates and an extensive curriculum.

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts 6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-3456 www.Master-SH-Yu.com World-class martial arts instruction for kids, families, teens, adults.

Your local source for martial arts excellence.

Mathnasium of Oak Park/ River Forest 1101 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 613-4007 www.mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest We make math make sense.

Increase your child’s math skills, while building confidence in a positive and fun environment.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97

Park and River Forest.

Oak Park String Academy

260 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-3000 www.op97.org K-8 School District.

Oak Park Friends School 1192 S. Cuyler Ave. Oak Park , Illinois 60304 708-247-5772 www.opfs.org OP Friends provides warm and high-quality childcare while focusing on the individual needs of all children and families.

Oak Park River Forest High School D200 201 N. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-0700 www.oprfhs.org Public high school serving Oak

350 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 800-6772 www.OPStringAcademy.com OPSA is a music school offering a comprehensive violin and cello program for children ages 3-18.

OPRF High School Huskie Booster Club 201 N. Scoville Oak Park, IL 60302 www.huskieboosterclub.org Nonprofit group supporting and celebrating student academics, athletics, arts and activities at OPRFHS.

Ovation Academyor the Performing Arts 126 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60301

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CHAMBER LISTINGS 708 222-7564 www.OvationAcademy.org OVATION provides high quality training in performing arts, encouraging our students’ excellence, professionalism and passion.

River Forest School District 90 7776 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-8282 www.district90.org River Forest elementary school district.

School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302

708-298-0002 oakpark.schoolofrock.com Inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life.

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse 349 Ashland Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 773 988-6205 sugarbeetschoolhouse.org Sugar Beet Schoolhouse is a center for learning about good food! Cooking, gardening, events and a shared commercial kitchen.

Sylvan Learning Center 7217 Madison St Forest Park, IL 60130 708.488.0161

sylvanlearning.com/ forestparkil At Sylvan we teach your student how to learn so that they gain confidence as well as solid skills.

The Children’s School 200 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 484-8033 www.thechildrensschool. info The Children’s School offers progressive education with a project-based curriculum for grades K-8.

630-677-2230 www.Menta.com A dynamic, responsive, multi-state education organization built on the principle that all students have a right to school.

708 848-2662 www.wsms.org We are an AMI accredited Montessori school which has served the greater Oak Park Community since 1988. Pre-school 3-12 years.

Triton College 2000 5th Avenue River Grove, IL 60171 708 456-0300 www.triton.edu Community college, continuing education, Cernan Space Center.

Financial Services Allstate - Oak Park Insurance 1106 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 919-5190 www.agents.allstate.com/

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44 W. Madison Oak Park, IL 60302

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest 1001 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708-660-1000 www.cboprf.com We focus on creating financial solutions for individuals, businesses and nonprofits throughout the communities we serve.

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Thank you for continuing to be a leader in supporting the community and advocating for the success of our small businesses.

Andy Kaczkowski Hoopis Group 300 South Wacker Drive #2000 Chicago, IL 60606 312 342-4539 www.hoopisgroup.com/ We provide you a balanced approach to achieving financial security, understanding your intentions and addressing your needs.

Anna Bass, CPA 429 North Marion Street Suite 201 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-4400 www.annabasscpa.com State CPA Licensed - small businesses and individuals, business accounting and QuickBooks.

Arleatha Kelly, LLC 1010 Lake St. Suite 200 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 628-4195 akelly@arleathakelly.com.

Business, Financial & Consulting Services AXA Advisors, LLC 716 North Belleforte Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 948-7766 Insurance, Investments, Retirement Planning, focusing on the preservation of wealth and withdrawal strategies.

Back Office Service Solutions LLC 7640 Wilcox St.

Forest Park, IL 60130 708 860-2677 www.myawesomeboss.com Experienced CPAs and bookkeepers - Accounting, Tax and Financial Services

Bentron Financial Group, LLC 6601 North Avenue, Ste.# 2 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-3100 www.bentron.com Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and Investment Advisory Services

Community Bank Oak Park - River Forest, River Forest Branch 7751 Lake Street River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.4700 www.cboprf.com.

810 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 919-6200 www.cboprf.com We focus on creating financial solutions for individuals, businesses and non-profits throughout the communities we serve.

Dan Bjornson, CPA, Ltd. 7518 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708 488-1800 www.danbjornsoncpa.com Accounting, auditing, personal and business taxation for small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations.

Edward Jones - Matt Grote, Financial Advisor 214 S. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-5424 www.edwardjones.com Helping families achieve financial goals through organization, consolidation and implementation of tai-

lored solutions.

Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc. Registered Investment Advisor/ Financial Planning 407 Marengo Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 771-7777 www.EverettWealth Solutions.com Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc. - Registered Investment Advisor; Everett & Associates: Life, LTC, Fixed Index Annuities.

Fifth Third Bank 7727 Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305 888 422-6562 www.53.com For over 100 years, we’ve been building meaningful relationships with business owners & the communities they serve.

Forest Park Bank 7348 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 222-2800 www.forestparkbank.com Community bank providing full range of personal and business services.

Heartland Payment Systems 128 S. Cuyler Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 312 404-4370 www.heartlandpayment systems.com Delivers credit/debit card processing & security technology via Heartland Secure & our comprehensive breach warranty.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Jensen & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 303 E. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1575 Chicago, IL 60601 312 546-6070 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/ jensen-associates Ameriprise Financial has a long history of meeting the unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients.

John F. BakerNorthwestern Mutual 1 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 4600 Chicago, IL 60606 312 443-7373 www.johnfbaker.com Your go-to resource when discussing your financial planning strategies.

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Kelty Financial Services, Inc. 625 William Street River Forest, IL 60305 847 724-8880 www.keltyfinancial.com Insurance, Investment management focusing on growth and income, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Lakeside Bank 55 W Wacker Dr Chicago, Illinois 60601 773 573-7755 www.lakesidebank.com We are committed to providing personalized service beyond customer expectations.

Linden Wealth Management 106 South Oak Park Avenue Suite 204 Oak Park, IL 60302

The team at Body Gears are always ready to help you with any of your Physical Therapy needs (and your fruit needs too!).

708 948-7111 www.lindenwm.com Linden Wealth Management LLC is a boutique RIA (Fiduciary) helping clients build and manage all aspects of their wealth.

New Capital Management, LLC 611 North Euclid Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-7784 www.newcapitalmanagement.com Manage growth ‘’stock’’ portfolios for individuals and pensions.

New York Life Insurance Company - Terry Zachata 1515 N. Harlem Ave., Suite 205-9 Oak Park, IL 60302 630 254-6979 www.newyorklife.com.

Financial Services, Consulting Old Second National Bank 6400 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60707 773 854-2900 www.oldsecond.com Community owned bank.

PNC Bank 6621 W. North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 358-1482 www.pnc.com Banking Center located on North Avenue.

Pryor Tax Accounting Services 715 W. Lake St., #808

Oak Park, IL 60301 866) 442-8720 www.benjaminedwardltd.com Accountant, Financial Services.

Quantum Capital Investments and QCI Tax Planning 731 Bonnie Brae River Forest, IL 60605 708 267-0627 www.qcitaxsavings.com Quantum Capital Investments is an independent, fee-only fiduciary company focused on tax savings and investment strategies.

Sassetti, LLC 6611 North Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 386-1433 www.sassetti.com

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Braces Boutique

Boutique CPA firm with an advisory focus that delivers a tax strategy, accounting support, assurance & audit services.

161 N Marion Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 613-5023 www.OakParkOrtho.com Orthodontics for kids, teens and adults.

Sonder Private Wealth Management

Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics

24 Franklin Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 312 401-0033 www.sonderwealth.com Inspired by your story.

Designed for your future.

Tidal Commerce 2625 Butterfield Rd. Suite 213W Oak Brook, IL 60523 630 932-1661 www.tidalpay.com Tidal Commerce provides payment processing solutions designed specifically for small, mid-sized businesses.

Zoller, Swanson & Co., CPA’s 137 N. Oak Park Ave., Ste. 320 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 848-3296 www.zollerswanson.com Personal & business taxation/investment & retirement planning.

Funeral Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home 203 S. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-3191 www.

Drechslerbrownwilliams. com Funeral Home.

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Our annual spring Health & Wellness Fair is a spectacle - over 100 vendors, free classes, free advice and lots of free goodies. What could be better?

Health & Wellness Acupuncture POINTS 1102 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-2000 www.OakParkAcupuncture. com We provide high quality affordable complementary health care treating myriad health concerns.

Athletico Physical Therapy 1145 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-2086 www.athletico.com Athletico assists you in your rehabilitation process.

We offer expert knowledge & resources to help your body perform.

ATI Physical Therapy - Oak Park 109 Harlem Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 488-1408 www. locations.atipt.com/ oak-park-il Experienced Physical Therapists specializing in Manual Therapy, Graston Technique, & Total Joint Replacement.

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Body By Alamar 7647 Jackson Boulevard Forest Park, Illinois 60130 773 885-8894 Specialized bodywork services, Hawaiian energy healing for chronic pain, injury rehabilitation, prevention.

Biodynamic Health Systems

Body Gears Physical Therapy

1119 Pleasant Street Oak Park, IL 60302 773 789-7143 www.biodynamichealth. com Samantha Lotti provides comprehensive treatments. Licensed acupuncturist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist and

1049 Lake Street #201 Oak Park, IL 60301 877 709-1090 www.BodyGears.com Helping patients achieve an optimal physical state in which all your moving parts are in sync.

715 Lake St. Suite 600 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-7789 www.caringmedical.com Regenerative Medicine specialists: Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Stem Cell Therapy for arthritis, injury, and pain.

Centre Physical Therapy, LLC 207 Harrison St Oak Park, IL 60304 708 210-9800 www.centrephysicaltherapy.com Outpatient physical therapy clinic providing more one on one care for a variety of diagnoses.

Chicago Family Doulas 715 W Lake Street Suite 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 707 616-9137 www.chicagofamilydoulas. com Full service Doula Agency offering birth and postpartum doula support.

Children’s Urgent Care 7343 W. Lake St. River Forest, IL 60305

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CHAMBER LISTINGS 630 487-1556 www.urgentcarechildren.com Children’s Urgent Care is an after hours immediate/urgent care clinic for children.

Clean Up Your Energy 626 Belleforte Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 312 307-2201 www.CleanUpYourEnergy.com Energy Mastery; Healing and Certification Training

Connect Hearing 7249 Madison Forest Park, IL 60130 708-771-4586 www.connecthearing.com/ Connect Hearing offers a full spectrum of hearing testing and solutions for any lifestyle or budget.

Consulting Audiology Associates, LLC; The Hearing Place 6905 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-7171 www.savehearing.com The Hearing Place specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, & tinnitus evaluations.

Diamond Gastroenterology 1010 Lake Street Suite 424 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 613-4417 www.diamondgi.net Gastroenterologist.

Dr. Eileen Brann Speech Pathology Services 715 Lake Street suite 102 Oak Park, Illinois 60301

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Volunteers are the life-blood of all we do at the Chamber of Commerce. Come and get involved now.

708 386-8570 www.brannspeechtherapy.com Speech-language evaluations and speech therapy for children, teens, and adults in a supportive environment.

Dr. Mary Ann Bender, DPM 6931 West North Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708-763-0580 www.oakparkpodiatry.com Foot and ankle specialist, treating all ages. On-site digital x-rays,easy street parking, Spanish/Polish translators.

Dr. Pitud, M.D. - The Housecall Allergist 773 828-9019 www.allergyhousecall.com Adult & Pediatric Allergy and Asthma.

Drs. Battistoni + Beam, Ltd. 6855 W. North Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5900 www.Awesomebraces.com Orthodontic practice for adolescents and adults since 1962, providing state-of-the art technology including Sure Smiles.

Drs. Girgis & Associates 1515 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 300 Oak Park, IL 60302 630 323-5214 www.girgisent.com Drs. Girgis and Associates exists to help people breathe, hear, sleep and feel better with life changing results.

Edward-Elmhurst Health 155 E. Brush Hill Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 331) 221-1000 www.EEHealth.org Edward-Elmhurst Health is a three hospital system with 60 outpatient sites. Opened its Health Center at

932 Lake St. in 2017

Empower Family Therapy P.O. Box 992 Oak Park , IL 60303 773 340-2336 www.EmpowerFamilyTherapy.com Providing therapy support to kids, teens, parents, and families in an effort to build a healthier community.

Family Eye Care 7369 North Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 708 456-3232 www.familyeyecareonline.com Proudly serving the Elmwood Park, Oak Park, and River Forest areas with quality eye care services and a friendly staff.

Frazier Orthodontics 400 Lathrop Ave., Ste. 203 River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-6595

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CHAMBER LISTINGS www.frazierorthodontics.com We provide exceptional orthodontic treatment for all ages in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

Fuller Health Group 1049 Lake Street Suite #201 Oak Park, IL 60301 312 262-7969 www.fullerhealthgroup.com A multi-disciplinary approach, with a fusion of chiropractic, applied kinesiology, nutrition, body work and natural products.

Illinois Dermatology Institute 719 South Blvd Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 406-7222 www.idi-oakpark.com Board-certified dermatologist.

Imagination Therapy LLC 805 Lake Street #235 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 406-9588 www.imaginationtherapyllc.com Speech therapy and a passion for language that develops imagination and problem solving.

Innovative Vascular -IMIIT 1515 N. Harlem Oak Park, il 60302 630 605-2695 Outpatient Center for the Treatment of Endovascular Disease,Peripheral Arterial Disease & Peripheral Venous Disease.

It Takes A Village Birth + Family Support 911 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304

708 613-7988 www.villagedoulas.com Provides whole-hearted doula care for every family. Nurturing parents through birth, postpartum, adoption.

Kirk Eye Centers, S.C. 7427 Lake Street River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-3334 www.kirkeye.com Ophthalmology Practice - Eye Exams; Cataract Surgery; Glaucoma; Lasik; Full Optical.

Kneaded Work 408-2 S. Lombard Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 773 383-0475 www.worldcitizen736.wixsite.com/ hands

Living in Oak Park, I travel the Chicago-land area to give clients Therapeutic massage, teach yoga for individual needs.

L Medicine Physician Group 137 N. Oak Park Ave Suite 125 Oak Park , Illinios 60301 708 327-1380 Internal Medicine Medical Office.

Lake Street Family Physicians 1010 Lake Street Ste. 301 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-8600 www.LakeStreetFamilyPhysicians. com Family Medicine for the entire family.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Nutriquity, LLC 1165 S. Cuyler Ave Oak Park, Illinois 60304 708 902-4522 www.nutriquity.com Affordable one-on-one nutrition coaching.

Specialties include sports nutrition, weight loss and corporate wellness.

NYE Partners 345 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 488-0072 www.nyepartners.com Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice in River Forest.

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RUSH Oak Park is always advocating for healthy lifestyles and their free medical screenings are a perfect first step. Visit them throughout the community and get started today.

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services LLP

Little Teeth Big Smiles Children’s Dentistry

137 N Oak Park Ave Suite 218 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-5080 www.OakParkTherapists. com We provide individual-, family-, couples-therapy and psychological evaluations for children, teens and adults.

1125 Harlem Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130-2381 708 386-5437 www.kidsdentistforestpark. com Pediatric dentistry is one of only 9 specialties in dentistry. Trust your child’s dental needs to a specialist!

Lisa J. Peters, MD, SC 1010 Lake St., Ste. 619 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-1400 www.plasticsurgeryofchicago.com Dr. Peters is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Market Views 1142 Forest Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-2651 Nutraceutical consultant for physicians and others in the wellness industry.

Modern Fox Fertility 445 Hannah Ave. Forest Park, Illinois 60130 (989) 306-1119

www.modernfoxfertility. com Spirituality can have a profound impact on wellbeing and faith plays a vital role in the decisions we make about our health.

NovaCare 605 W. Madison Oak Park, Il 60304 708 763-8597 NovaCare.com Qualified clinical team provides preventative & rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being.

Novick Orthodontics 7351 W. North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 366-2300 www.novickorthodontics. com Orthodontics Office.

Oak Park Chiropractics 1144 W. Lake St. Suite 203 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-4370 www.oakparkchiropractic. com Chiropractic clinic dedicated to teaching and practicing the true principle of Chiropractic and the wellness lifestyle.

One Fine Smile 1100 Lake St. Suite 140 Oak Park, Illinois 603016712 708 383-1234 www.onefinesmile.com Family cosmetic & implant Dentistry practice serving people of all ages, in a relaxing spa atmosphere for 40 yrs.

773 915-3683 www.palmgrenacu.com Acupuncture & massage clinic helping people reduce pain, lower stress, and lose weight so they can feel good again.

Progressive Psychiatry 1010 Lake Street Suite 100 Oak Park, Il 60301 708 790-5200 www.ProgressivePsych.com Dr. Rad Gharavi and staff employ traditional and cutting edge trearments to adress the mental health needs of the community.

Relaxation Plantation 115 N Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 277-9880 www.relaxationplantation. com Feeling the effects of too much stress in your life?

Relaxation programs and experiences may be your answer! By appointment!

Riveredge Hospital 8311 W. Roosevelt Rd. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 771-7000 www.riveredgehospital. com Riveredge Hospital is a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider that serves children, adolescents and adults.

Palmgren Acupuncture

Romano Orthopaedic Center

115 N Marion St, Ste 8 Oak Park, IL 60301

1 Erie Ct. Suite 7120

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CHAMBER LISTINGS www.serenityacu.com A sanctuary of healing. Improve your quality of life with acupuncture and massage.

Oak Park, IL 60304 708 383-7081 www.walgreens.com Pharmacy phone: 383-9009.

Seven Point, Powered by MedMen

Walgreens Optical

1132 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 665-3143 www.MedMen.com Seven Point is a Medical Cannabis Dispensary providing safe access to lab-tested, pesticide-free, medical-grade cannabis.

Signature Smiles Dental Care

and Massage Therapy.

1128 Lake St Suite 1 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-6190 www.signaturesmilesdental.com Full service dental office.

Rush Oak Park Hospital

The Juniper Center

520 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 660-5691 www.roph.org An acute care hospital specializing in diabetes management, stroke, orthopedics, wound care, and rehabilitation.

1101 Lake St. Suite 405 Oak Park, IL 60301 847 759-9110 www.thejunipercenter.com Provides counseling & psychotherapy, psychiatry & medication management, therapeutic yoga & movement therapy and more.

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Seven Point, powered by Med Men, overlook the huge climbing wall at Oak Park’s Fitness Formula Club (FFC). Something for everyone at the Chamber’s Health & Wellness Fair.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-4662 www.romanomd.com Orthopaedic Surgery, Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Bone Health & Physical Therapy.

Rosin Eyecare 1100 Lake Street Suite 180 Oak Park , Illinois 60301 708 383-7240 www.rosineyecare.com We offer comprehensive eye exams, glasses, and contacts, along with a variety of eye health checkups.

Royal Health Care 147 Harrison St. Oak Park , IL 60304 708 400-5574 www.royalhealthcares.com Royal Health Care is a alternative medicine clinic that provides Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture,

Rush Oak Park Physicians Group 610 S. Maple Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 660-2240 www.roph.org Physicians group associated with the Rush medical system.

Serenity Holistic Health, Inc. 503 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4626

Viva Physical Therapy, LLC 7605 1/2 North Ave River Forest, IL 60305 (248 318-9722 www.vivapt.com Viva Physical Therapy, LLC is a boutique Physical Therapy clinic providing evidence-based, individualized care.

Walgreen’s (Madison & Oak Park Ave) 811 Madison St.

7251 Lake Street River Forest, Illinois 60305 708 501-5800 Walgreens Optical River Forest.

Watson Chiropractic, LLC 1011 Lake St. Ste. 216 Oak Park, IL 60301 888 476-5171 www.DrSarahWatson.com Premiere clinic dedicated to helping people find better health, naturally, one woman, one child, one family at a time.

WellcomeMD--Ingrid Liu, D.O. 1100 W. Lake St., Ste. 125 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-3080 www.wellcomemd.com Concierge medical practice providing customized 24 hours a day primary care.

West Suburban Medical Center 3 Erie Court Oak Park, IL 60302 847 813-3926 www.westsuburbanmc.com We are a leader in orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology and obstetrics.

West Suburban Midwife Associates 715 Lake St. Suite 273 Oak Park, IL 60301-1411 708 848-3800 www.westsubmidwives.com

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Certified Nurse Midwife practice attending natural childbirths int the Alternative Birth Room of West Suburban Hospital.

Maywood, IL 60153 708 344-5000 www.roystrom.com Solid Waste/Recyclable Material/ Commercial. Residential collection and waste transfer. Family owned and operated 69 years.

White Lotus Chiropractic of OP, Ltd. 1001 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-1200 www.whitelotuschiropractic.com Breath, balance, soothe, restore and renew. Chiropractic, yoga, acupuncture, advanced physical medicine and massage.

Home, Garden & Office CityHome Vacuum and Appliances 148 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 660-9800 www.bestvacuum.com Vacuum cleaner sales and services.

Elite Home Services Group, Inc. 847 S. Randall Rd. Elgin, IL 60123 630 994-0506 www.activemaintenancegroup.com Professional window & gutter cleaning,power washing residential & commercial-serving Oak Park and River Forest. Free estimate.

Gerger & Greco 1407 S. Harlem Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 708 484-5296 www.gergerandgreco.com Design, Build and Landscape Maintenance.

Kelty Lawn Care & Pavers 338 Lathrop River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-4880 www.keltylawncare.com

Seaway Supply Co.

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What would a Health & Wellness Fair be without advice on how to keep your home and office clean? Call the folks at family-owned Maid Pro, then sit back while the pros do what they do best.

Lawn care, landscaping, landscaping design and installation. Brick paving and lawn care maintenance.

MaidPro Oak Park 6901 W. North Ave 1R Oak Park, IL 60302 708 843-8283 www.maidpro.com/oakpark Residential/commercial cleaning.

McAdam Landscaping 2001 Des Plaines Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com Landscape Contractor / Garden Center

My Life My Space 708 462-2759 www.mylifemyspace.com/ My Life My Space was created to help you to better enjoy your space.

Serenity Interior Solutions 150 Forest Ave Unit 1101

Oak Park, Illinois 60301 612 594-0002 www.serenityinteriorsolutions.com We offer home staging, interior styling, and professional organizing services.

Servpro of Oak Park and River Forest 119 N 10TH Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 708 483-8636 www.servprooakparkriverforest.com Residential and Commercial Restoration and Cleaning Services Industrial, Janitorial, Energy & Environmental.

Flood Brothers Disposal Co. 17 W 609 14th St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630 261-0400 www.floodbrothersdisposal.com ‘’Your Business is our Bread & Butter.’’

Roy Strom Refuse and Recycling Company 1201 Greenwood Ave.

15 N 9th Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 708 216-0000 www.seawaysupplies.com Distributor of paper products, cleaning equipment and supplies.

Insurance.

AAA North Riverside Car Care Plus 2512 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 708 883-9822 www.aaa.com/northriverside Roadside assistance full service travel agency; auto, home and life insurance; car maintenance facility0.

Adam Doe State Farm 177 S Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 708 665-3921 www.oakparkinsuranceagent.com Helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

Bill Carlton - MetLife Auto Home Business 818 Harrison Street Suite 209 Oak Park, Illinois 60304 708 613-5780 www.agents.metlife.com/bill-carlton Specializing in restaurant, retail, office and contractor insurance.

Call for a free, competitive quote.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Country Financial

www.coplancrane.com Law firm specializing in the representation of families and victims of serious personal injury.

6438 Joliet Road Countryside, IL 60525 708 352-5555 www.countryfinancial.com/tony. munno Auto, Home, Life, and Commercial Insurance, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Long Term Care and Financial Services.

Generation Law, Ltd. 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Suite 4 Oak Park, IL 60302 630-782-1766 www.GenerationLaw.com Our attorneys concentrate in elder care law and estate planning. We can also work with you to address special needs planning.

David Agency Insurance, Inc. 385 N. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 630 516-9000 www.thedavidagency.com We offer a complete portfolio of Insurance Services Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits and Financial.

Eleonore Weber - Your Life Security, LLC - Insurance Services 805 Lake Street, Ste. 128 Oak Park, IL 60301-1032 312 952-1706 www.YourLifeSecurity.com Licensed Broker & Consultant Annuities, Disability, Healthcare, Life, Medicare and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Forest Agency Insurance 7310 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708-383-9000 www.forestagency.com When you purchase insurance through Forest Agency, you are not just getting an agent, you’re getting an advocate.

Healthcare Solutions Team 147 N Euclid Avenue Apt 204 OAK PARK, Illinois 60302 630 674-5529 www.cmancini.myhst.com

Harrison Property Law Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

McAdam Landscaping are the Landscape Professionals.

Whether its snow removal or making your small patch into an oasis, they love to help with all projects big and small.

Confused about health insurance options? Let me find the best affordable plans for you, your family, your employees.

Heil & Heil Insurance Agency 5215 Old Orchard Rd Suite 300 Skokie, IL 60077 847-530-3888 www.heilandheil.com We help businesses of all sizes and incomes with their professional liability, worker’s comp, P&C insurance needs.

Meridian 333 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 2900 Chicago, IL 60604 312 256-3710 www.wellcare.com/Illinois Expertise in Medicaid Insurance Plans.

Peterson & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. 1000 Hillgrove, Ste. 200

Western Springs, IL 60558 708 286-1300 www.petersonandassociates.net Independent insurance agency selling auto, home, business, life and health. We represent multiple carriers.

State Farm Insurance Terry Lemley 191 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3163 www.terrylemley.net Insurance Legal Services.

1142 Chicago Ave. Suite 3N Oak Park , il 60302 708 613-5181 www.harrisonpropertylaw.com Harrison Property Law is a realestate-focused law firm based in Oak Park and serving the greater Chicagoland area.

Law Offices of Kevin Bry 805 Lake St., Ste. 300 Oak Park, IL 60301 312 749-7400 www.kevinbry.com Kevin Bry is an attorney who practices in the areas of civil, criminal and appellate litigation.

Lufrano Law, LLC

1753 N. Tripp Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 312 782-5050 www.bnf-law.com Law Firm.

818 Harrison Street Suite 210 Oak Park, IL 60304 800 627-2179 www.lufranolaw.com Local law firm that handles real estate matters and securities arbitration.

Coplan & Crane, Ltd.

Pellegrini & Cristiano

1111 Westgate St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 358-8080

6817 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-3610

Berger, Newmark & Fenchel, P.C.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS www.pellegrini-cristiano. com General practice of law; emphasis on family needs and small business.

Ruggiero Law Group, LLC 805 Lake Street, #314 Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708 609-9163 Law office.

Solace Divorce Mediation 1111 Chicago Avenue Suite 220 Oak Park, IL 60302 773 936-4600 www.solacedivorce.com Family Law Attorney utilizing Mediation and Collaborative Practice to amicably resolve domestic issues.

Takiguchi & Associates, Attorneys at Law 1415 West 22nd Street Suite 1025 Oak Brook, Il 60523-3005 630 560-6002 www.takiguchilaw.com Attorneys and Counselors at Law in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Planning, and Real Estate purchases and sales.

The Brennan Law Group LLC 1419 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 720 841-5467 www.linkedin.com/in/ kathleen-brennan-esq7b111a59

Law firm specializing in trademark, copyright and licensing.

The Lease Shop 1101 Lake Street Suite 405E Oak Park, IL 60301 312 848-1908 www.theleaseshop.com Legal services focused on retail, office, and industrial lease assistance for small to mid-sized businesses.

Theresa Clancy Law 801 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 819-1580 www.theresaclancylaw.com The practice focuses on estate planning, guardianship, probate, and real estate.

Weicher Law Offices, P.C. 137 North Oak Park Avenue Suite 329 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-420-7022 www.weicherlaw.com Real estate & business law, LLC or entity formation, residential & com. real estate closings, real estate & bus. litigation.

Lodging Carleton of Oak Park Hotel 1110 Pleasant St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5000 www.carletonhotel.com Boutique hotel w/153

beautifully appointed guest rooms & suites; meeting and banquet rooms up to 200 people; 2 restaurants.

The Write Inn Hotel 211 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-4800 www.writeinn.com Historic Inn - Exquisite Rooms & Suites.

Personal Services & Care Amy Soumar, Independent Consultant, Rodan + Fields 505 N Elmwood Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 708 289-9671 www.asoumar.myrandf.com life-changing Skin Care, you’ll get personalized results.

D.M. Burton 7208 Harvard Ave #1 Forest Park, IL 60130 708 967-6349 www.dmburton.co A holistic, data-driven, approach to personal style & social branding. We help you live your best life.

Elevate Hair and Beauty Boutique 321 Harrison Street Unit B Oak Park, IL 60304 708 227-3788 www.elevatehairboutique. com Quality hair care with an exclusive salon ambiance.

Located in Oak Park’s Arts District.

James Anthony Salon 115 N. Marion St Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3100 www.jamesanthonysalon. com You will be welcomed by a team of professionals dedicated to education and exceeding your expectation. Full Hair & Nail Salon.

Lemonade Style & Snips 187 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 948-7769 www.lemonmadestyle.com Childrens hair salon adults and party room.

M2 Hair Salon 818 Harrison Oak Park, IL 60304 708 948-7747 www.m2hairsalon.com Full service hair and nail salon.

Mary’s Cleaning 20 Chicago Ave. Oak Park , IL 60302 708-383-2770 www.maryscleaningpros. com We have performed over 250,000 home cleanings in Oak Park and River Forest since 1976.

Midwest Microblading 1006 North Boulevard Oak Park, Illinois 60301 815) 791-0032 www.midwestmicroblading. com Studio provides custom

results for long term brow enhancement, eyeliner and removal services.

Russell Burck Intuitive Consulting 1138 Clinton Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 848-3512 russellburckconsulting.com Dr. Burck, an exceptionally gifted intuitive, provides intuitive readings for people struggling to settle an issue.

Steve Ewert Photography 240 Washington Blvd.

1B Oak Park, IL 60302 312 371-6937 www.ewertphoto.com I enjoy shooting portraits and doing commercial work that people feel good about.

Suze Solari Style 118 Ashland Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 312 925-1085 www.suzesolaristyle.com/ Personal Stylist.

Pets & Veterinary Carlson Animal Hospital 414 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-3606 www.carlsonanimalhospitals.com A client-centered practice that recognizes that your cat or dog is a cherished companion. We are skilled professionals.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Critter Care Pet Sitting

has been our purpose. It defines us and everyone in our network. Our mission will never waver.

PO Box 1666 Oak Park, Illinois 60304 708 268-9477 We’ll Love ‘em Like You Do! In home pet care.

Vacation care. Bonded & Insured,.Member NAPPS.

Dalila Torres -@ properties 1011 South Blvd Oak Park, IL 60302 630 254-9703 www.atproperties.com/ agents/dalilatorres Real Estate with Dalila @ atproperties.

PetVets Animal Hospital 342 W Harrison Oak Park, IL 60304 708-445-9988 www.petvets-oakpark.com State of the art small animal hospital providing excellent, compassionate care for your pet with oustanding service for you.

Real Estate: Commercial, Housing & Property Mgmt @properties 1011 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-0200 www.atproperties.com #1 Brokerage in Chicago committed to providing brokers and clients with the highest level of service in the industry.

Albion at Oak Park 1000 Lake Street Oak Park, Illinois 60301 312 335-2652 Residential apartments coming in late 2019

Allen Realty & Builders / EAR Real Estate 1039 Ashland River Forest, IL 60305

David King & Associates, Inc. Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins with local commercial realtor David King.

708 383-8080 www.allenrealtyandbuilders.com Real Estate Sales. New Construction. Property Management. Appraisals.

Historic Restoration. Land Development.

Baird & Warner, Inc.

B.A. Feller Company

Bern Realty, Inc.

113 South Marion Street #1 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-4600 www.bafellercompany.com Quality apartment brokerage and management services.

420 Clinton Place River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-7600 www.bernrealtyllc.com Commercial Property Management.

B3 Holdings LLC

109 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-1366 www.beyondpropertiesrealty.com An independent, full-service realty group, we have built a reputation for exceeding clients’ expectations.

407 S. Oak Park Ave. Unit E Oak Park, IL 60302 312 870-0556 www.b3hllc.com Real estate investment and property renovation and improvement specialist.

1037 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 697-5900 www.bairdwarner.com/oakparkriverforest Real Estate.

Beyond Properties Realty Group

BHHS KoenigRubloff Realty Group 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5550 www.koenigrubloff.com/ Buying or selling, we are your local real estate experts.

Caporale Realty 7646 W. North Ave. Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 366-1919 www.caporalerealty.com Serving real estate needs since 1983. Residential, commercial investments.

Personal service with integrity and results.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate 114 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-1100 www.coldwellbanker.com For over a century, home

1011 Lake Street #313 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 445-0505 www.dkacre.com Commercial real estate firm specializing in leasing, sales and property management.

Eleven33 Apartments 1133 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 708 887-1133 www.eleven33apartments. com Oak Park’s newest luxury rentals.

First Community Management 935 W. Chestnut Street Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60642 312-829-8900 www.condomanagement. com Providing exceptional homeowner association management services in Chicago and Oak Park since 1998.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS FlexHouse Properties 202 - 208 Harrison St Oak Park, IL 60304 708 205-4766 www.flexhouseop.com Real estate management company focused on live-work town homes in the Oak Park Arts District.

Gagliardo Realty Associates, LLC 7375 W. North Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708 771-8040 www.gagliardorealty.com Residential real estate in Oak Park/ River Forest; guidance from listing to signing -- buyers & sellers

GLA Property Management 320 Wisconsin Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 763-9927 www.glapropertymanagement.com Family owned company that has been providing quality housing in the Oak Park community since 1995.

Grimes Real Estate Services 1040 North Blvd. #250 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-7900 www.grimesrealestate.com Exclusive buyers agent and statecertified appraiser; licensed realtor in Illinois.

Jack Carpenter Realtors 200 South Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-7100 www.ww.jackcarpenter.com Real Estate/ Appraisals.

Kale Realty 2447 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60614

312 882-0233 A full-service, boutique-style Real Estate brokerage.

Kresz and Associates, LLC 1515 N Harlem Suite 205-1 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 439-9374 www.kreszandassociates.com Residential and commercial real estate, purchase, sale, leasing, rentals, property management, relocation, foreclosure.

M&M Property Management, Inc. 649 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-7355 www.mmpropmgt.com Property Management.

Oak Park Area Association of Realtors 212 S. Marion St., #9 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-0150 www.oakparkrealtors.org Trade Association for local Realtors and real estate offices.

Oak Park City Apartments 675 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 386-0707 www.oakparkcityapts.com Channeling the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park City Apts offers spacious floor plans with resort-class amenities.

Oak Park Place Apartments 479 N. Harlem Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3000 www.oakparkplaceapts.com Welcome Home! Oak Park Place is designed to provide an elegant luxurious atmosphere w/17 distinc-

Photo provided by OPRF Chamber of Commerce

The fabulous staff at Ashland Vine will take care of all of your senior home care needs. Thanks Escape Factor for your photo bomb in the background. Escape Room not included. tive floor plans to suit you.

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, Live in Oak Park 1041 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-7150 www.liveinoakpark.com Free Apartment Referral Service.

Oak Park Residence Corporation 21 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-6061 www.oakparkrc.com A community-based non-profit housing development corporation that leases over 750 rental apartments in Oak Park.

OakParkApartments.com 35 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

708 386-7368 www.oakparkapartments.com Oak Park’s largest provider of apartment rentals.

OP Office Partners, LLC 1010 Lake Street Suite 602 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 251-0025 www.1010lakestreet.com Offering move-in ready spaces to suit your business needs in historic downtown Oak Park, just minutes from downtown Chicago.

Prairie Title 6821 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-7900 www.prairietitle.com Real Estate Title & Escrow Services.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Property Guidance Inspection 138 Des Plaines Ave Forest Park, IL 60130 773 469-3390 www.propertyguidance.net We provide property inspection and radon testing services in Chicago and nearby suburbs. Full time inspector since 2012.

Rada Burns - @ properties 1011 South Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60302 312 678-6305 atproperties.com I am an Oak Park real estate expert serving Chicagoland.

ReMax In The Village 189 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-1400 www.homesinthevillage.com.

Realtors Scoville Square 137 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3733 www.scovillesquare.com Office and Retail Leasing.

The Emerson 1135 Westgate St. Mezzanine Level Oak Park, Illinois 60301 708.315.7843 www.TheEmerson.com

Brand new apartment community located in the heart of downtown Oak Park featuring retail, parking and two mixed use buildings.

of Oak Park and the downtown Chicago skyline.

The Sokol Group

AA Rental Center

2254 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 312 421-2525 www.thesokolgroup.com Real Estate - Sales, rental, residential and commercial.

30 N. Ninth Avenue Melrose Park, IL 60160 708 343-8110 www.aarentalcenter.net Rental tools, equipment and party goods for work and play.

Rental Equipment, Moving & Storage

Party tents, tables, chairs, heaters, bars, linens, dance floors and more; handling all your party needs.

Kolovitz Movers

Vantage Oak Park 150 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60301 708.848.1150 www.vantageoakpark.com Vantage is the tallest apartment building in Oak Park and offers amazing views

Affordable Backyard Tents 1101 S. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60304 630 742-2407 www.affordablebackyardtents.com

P.O. Box 1183 Oak Park, IL 60304 708 383-5567 www.kolovitzmovers.com Local household and office mover; Member BBB and Illinois Movers and Warehousemans Assn.

Pack-Men Movers Inc 37 South Boulevard Oak Park, Illinois 60302 773 358-8284 www.pack-menmovers.com We specialize in residential and commercial moves.

Growing community.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Senior services Ashland Vine Senior Home Care 401 Williams St. #5885 River Forest, Illinois 60305-5885 708 890-8877 www.ashlandvinecare.com Licensed provider of non-medical in home care to seniors and those with disabilities wishing to remain in their own homes.

Belmont Village Oak Park 1035 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-7200 www.oakpark. belmontvillage.com We are a leading Assisted Living and Memory Care provider, with an awardwinning program for Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care 2833 N. Nordica Avenue Chicago, IL 60634 773 622-6144 www.bethesdaseniorcare.org Bethesda, a not-for-profit community, offers short term rehab, long-term care, respite care and adult day programming.

BrightStar CareÂŽ of Chicago and La Grange- Cook County 1100 Lake Street Suite 130 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-551-2500 www.brightstarcare.com/

lagrange BrightStar Care of ChicagoLa Grange provides quality home care, caregivers, and medical staffing for infants through seniors.

Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-1111 www.brookdaleliving.com Senior Living facility located in vibrant downtown Oak Park within two blocks of shops, restaurants, and the theater.

Catholic Charities/ Accolade Day Care 112 S. Humphrey Oak Park, IL 60302 708 445-1300 www.catholiccharities.net Adult day services for seniors.

Celebrating Seniors Coalition 410 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-3133 www.celebratingseniors.net Coalition formed to celebrate and honor older adults in our communities through an annual weeklong event.

Home Instead Senior Care 6901 North Avenue, Suite 1F Oak Park, IL 60302 708 524-9814 www.homeinstead.com Non-medical care companionship & home helper services enabling the elderly to live independently.

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Healther Lindstrom from the Oak Park Arms is surrounded by Chamber Board and Staff members every time we welcome new businesses to our community.

A great host with great food launches great friendships every time.

Oak Park Arms 408 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-4040 www.oakparkarms.com Award Winning Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short Term Stays for persons over 60.

Oak Park Oasis 625 N. Harlem Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5966 www.paramountoakpark. com Full service nursing center with short- and long-term care.

Right at Home Oak Park/Chicago 7000 W. North Avenue 1B Chicago, IL 60707 708 445-6000

www.rightathome.net/oakpark-chicago Non-medical in home care for seniors & disabled adults. Custom care plans & dedicated caregivers keep you safe & comfortable.

Senior Citizens Center of Oak ParkRiver Forest 414 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5251 www.sccoprf.org Provides educational, social & cultural activities for people over the age of 50. Hosts Repair Cafe on 3rd Sat. of each month.

Synergy HomeCare 1515 N. Harlem, Suite 307-2 Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4520 www.synergyhomecare. com/agencies/il/oak-park/

oak-park Customize elder care to fit your unique family situation. Free in-home consultation.

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace 1635 S. Ardmore Avenue Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 630 534-0886 www.terravista.org Terra Vista is a memory care assisted living community designed for those with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia.

The Altenheim 7824 W. Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708 366-2206 www.thealtenheim.com Apartment rentals for independent seniors 55 and older.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Victory Centre of River Woods 1800 Riverwoods Drive Melrose Park, IL 60160 708 547-5800 www.pathwaysl.com Award winning VIVA! Philosophy, a holistic, proactive approach to enhancing lives.Financial Assistance for those who qualify.

Visiting Angels of Elmwood Park 2117 N. 75th Court Elmwood Park, IL 60707 708 395-7992 www.visitingangels.com Non-medical home care for seniors & disabled adults.

Services include personal care, companionship, meals, lite housekeeping.

Shopping & Retail 16 Suitcases 108 N. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 628-3677 www.16suitcases.com 16 Suitcases is a well curated lifestyle boutique of fashion, accessories and gifts for the contemporary woman.

Al-Mart Furniture and Bedding 7045 W. North Ave. Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 383-5909 www.almartfurniture.com We are a full service Furniture and Mattress store offering all home furnishings at incredible values since 1990!

Alioto’s Gift Shop 1118 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708 763-0808 www.aliotosgiftshop.com Home decor, dinnerware, fine china, gifts, and more serving Oak Park and Chicago, Illinois.

Bead In Hand 145 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304 708-848-1761 www.beadinhand.com A retail bead shop with an extraordinary selection of beads and supplies, offering classes, parties and jewelry repair.

Bespoke Flipbooks 3301 Harvey Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 630 212-2336 www.bespokeflipbooks. com Bespoke Flipbooks is a specialty online purveyor of custom-made, one of a kind paper flipbooks.

Perfect for any occasion.

CarefulPeach Boutique 1024 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-3066 www.CarefulPeach.com Lifestyle and gift store featuring beautiful products made in Europe, primarily France. We feature wine, food, home decor.

Costco Wholesale Melrose Park 8400 W. North Ave. Melrose Park , IL 60160 708 397-2923

www.costco.com Grocery Wholesale.

Elegant jewelry, clothing, home decor, and more.

Divine Consign, Inc.

Fitness II Perfection LLC

1800 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 708 386-3366 divineconsign.com Upscale Furniture Consignment Store Quality Eco-Chic Home Furnishings Revisited

708 927-1911 fitness2perfection.com/ Fitness II perfection will focus on clothing made not only for fitness purposes, but also for everyday wear.

Haley’s Corker Dream Town, Inc. 4 W. Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 948-7410 www.dreamtownshoes.com We sell brand name shoes, boots,hats & apparel from Nike,Jordon, Adidas,Timberland, New Balance, + more. Call for inquiries!

1323 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 630 368-8435 www.haleyscorker.com Worlds Only 5 in 1 Patented Wine Corker designed with built in aerator, pourer, filter, recorker and cork.

Jake’s Place Bookstore

able athletic and lifestyle apparel and accessories for women.

Manouche 103 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 505-5546 www.manoucheshop.com A globally-inspired clothing shop for modern, free spirited women.

Oak Park Jewelers, Inc. 101 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 383-9695 www.oakparkjewelers.com Tag Heur - Tissot Victorinox - Pandora Gabriel & Co. - Sylvie

Sugarcup Trading

1117 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 514-1925 www.dtschicago.com/ The latest in sneakers, performance athletic shoes and other fabulous styles.

142 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304 312 770-0149 www.jakesplacebooks.com We have a full selection of books, with an emphasis on film, theater, drama, poetry and biography.

110 N. Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-5336 www.sugarcuptrading.com We curate well designed fashion, specialty toys and gifts from around the world. And the best part..

You can trade them back!

Edible Arrangements

JAYNE

Team Blonde

107 N Marion Oak Park, IL 60301 630 391-1566 www.edible.com Our fresh fruit arrangements and gourmet chocolate Dipped Fruit are the ultimate way to celebrate.

122 N Marion Oak Park, IL 60301 708 613-5858 www.jayneboutique.com/ An ageless adventure of shoes, clothing, jewelry, accessories and home goods.

7442 w madison forest park, IL 60130 708 771-5590 www.teamblonde.com Team Blonde is a full service boutique, eco spa and salon with an emphasis on service.

European Living LLC

Lively Athletics

Ten Thousand Villages

1755 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 630 364-6381 www.europeanlivingchicago.com

109 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60301 708 358-0605 www.livelyathletics.com A wide range of fashion-

121 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 848-4572 www.tenthousandvillages. com/oakpark

DTS Shoes

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Shop for fair trade personal accessories, home dĂŠcor, gift & food items handcrafted from artisans in developing countries.

Oak Park, IL 60301 708 383-1114 www.ffc.com FFC owns and operates upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports, fitness, and spa centers in the Chicago area.

The Irish Shop Inc. 100 N. Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 603011304 708-445-1149 www.theirishshop-online. com Offers Claddagh and Celtic jewelry,fine woolen sweaters and outerwear, imported foods, Waterford crystal and Belleek china.

Flying V Martial Arts 111 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708 524-5425 flyingvmartialarts.com Our Taekwondo classes offer a total fitness program integrating mind, body and spirit.

Trends 810 North Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60301 708 434-0801 www.trendsoakpark.com Designer Consignment Boutique.

Two Story Farmhouse 1016 North Boulevard Oak Park, IL 60301 708-613-4122 www.twostoryfarmhouse. com An eclectic boutique filled with beautiful, stylish apparel, jewelry, leather bags, gifts, home decor and more.

Westgate Flowers and Plant Shop 841 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 708 386-0072 www.westgateflowers.com/ We carry an extensive selection of flowers, plants, dried arrangements, balloons, gourmet gift bas-

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Jake’s Place used bookstore makes sure that everyone in the family has something to read. Visit them in the Arts District. kets. Wedding specialists.

Sports, Fitness, Recreation & Travel Balance Fitness Studio

tion, and lifestyle coaching for everyone.

Club Pilates Oak Park 708 Lake St.

115 N. Oak Park Ave. Suite 100 Oak Park, IL 60301 708 724-2293 www.balanceholisticfitness. com Holistic health & functional fitness studio offering small group classes, workshops, & individual health coaching & training.

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708 613-6008 www.clubpilates.com/ oakpark Club Pilates offers energizing Pilates reformer-based classes and private training.

CrossFit Spero 335 Harrison St. 708 628-3784 www.crossfitspero.com Family focused fitness facility offering group classes

CycleBar OPRF 7513 W. Lake Street River Forest, Illinois 60305 708 831-1081 oprf.cyclebar.com/ CycleBar is a premium indoor cycling boutique fitness studio that both Rocks Your Ride and energizes the community.

DeMaira Dance Studios, Inc. 1146 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-1833 www.demaira-dance.com Offering classes in all styles of dance. Lessons are for beginners through advanced dancers ages 3 to adult.

training for adults, teens

Fitness Formula Clubs

and kids.

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and individualized personal

Gone Again Travel & Tours 5940 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651 773 417-8808 www.goneagaintravel.com Travel agency store open in the Chicago Austin Community. Call or stop in today and plan your next group or family trip.

Hit It Fitness 811 South Blvd.

Oak Park, IL 60302 708 506-1614 www.hit-itfitness.com Effective and innovative group exercise classes, personal and small group training + Kids lounge.

Huskie Wrestling Family Administrative Offices 427 Thomas Forest Park, IL 60130 www.oprfwrestling.com Nonprofit organization that supports the best youth

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CHAMBER LISTINGS wrestling program in the country including OPRFHS and club teams.

National Charter Bus Chicago 3550 W Peterson Ave Suite 104 Chicago, IL 60659 312 392-0239 www.nationalbuscharter.com/ chicago-charter-bus Your #1 choice for charter bus rentals in Chicago.

Tennis & Fitness Centre of OP-RF 301 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 386-2175 www.tenandfit.com Fitness Center, Indoor Tennis Courts w/Group & Private Classes, Pickleball, Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, Spinnig.

The Yoga Centre 266 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-YOGA(9642 www.theYogaCentreoakpark.com Yoga for everyone! Top classes for the Yogi, Intermediate classes for most of us, and Beginner and Kids classes to start.

Total Charter Bus Chicago 10 S. LaSalle St. Suite 1950 Chicago, IL 60603 312 766-2242 www.totalcharters.com/chicagocharter-bus We provide group transportation services to traveling groups of all sizes.

Technology Bannor & Bannor Web Design, WordPress Training & Web Care 805 Lake Street, PMB #208

Oak Park, IL 60301 708 203-6513 www.bannorbannor.com Web Design & WordPress - We help you bring your message to the world!

Chicago Computer Club 513 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 948-7361 www.cccc.us One stop shop for computer sales, repair services and technical support. Offers free diagnostics testing.

CMIT Solutions of Oak Park, Hinsdale and Oak Brook 944 N. East Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 919-5132 www.cmitsolutions.com/oakpark We manage IT systems for businesses that depend on reliable technology to thrive.

Gala-Tec 803 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 708-948-7574 www.gala-tec.com Family owned and operated Authorized AppleÂŽ Reseller & Service Provider.

KCS Computer Technology, Inc. 9524 Franklin Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 847 288-9820 www.kcstech.com IT consulting and management, network integration. Computer sales and service. Custom made servers. Repairs all devices.

Proven IT 2024 N Newcastle Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60707 815) 383-5033 www.simplyproven.com We provide office technologies: content management software, phone systems, printings solutions and managed network services.

Transportation & Auto Blue Cab 7417 Roosevelt Rd Forest Park, IL 60130 708 383-2121 www.bluecab.us Taxi.

Chicago Charter Bus Company 8913 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 312 667-0906 www.chicagobuschartercompany. com One of the leading group transportation companies in IL. We cater to groups of all sizes for any occasion & destination.

Our Planet Automotive Services, Inc

Wheel & Sprocket 1118 Westgate St. Oak Park, Illinois 60301 (414) 529-6600 www.wheelandsprocket.com One-stop local bike shop.

Wholesalers & Manufacturing Freedman Seating Company 4545 W. Augusta Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60651 773-524-2440 www.freedmanseating.com FSC designs, engineers and manufactures seats for public transportation, including bus, rail, delivery trucks, etc.

Oven 2 Table 1033 South Blvd Suite 214 Oak Park, IL 60302 708 851-3643 www.oven2table.com Develops and imports artisan breads from Europe that are packaged for long shelf life and sold in major US grocery stores.

435 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-0053 www.ourplanetauto.com Environmentally conscious auto repair business.

Sahagian & Associates, Inc.

The Autobarn Volvo of Oak Park

snack manufacturer.

1140 Garfield Oak Park, IL 60304 708 865-6898 www.volvooakpark.com Authorized Volvo sales & service center; we sell new & certified preowned Volvos & other pre-owned makes. Volvo of OP Family.

202 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708 848-5552 www.sahagianinc.com Sahagian is a USA candy and

The Sachem Company 1033 South Blvd Suite 243 Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-4303 The Sachem Company serves as an agent to assist food manufacturers in bringing their products to grocery store shelves.

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Advertiser & Chamber Member Index Red indicates Chamber Member . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chabad Jewish Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Dominican University Performing Arts 13

Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co . 49

AA Rental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Classic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Downtown Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25

Frazier Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Alcuin Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . 34

Code Ninjas Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Dr . Mary Ann Bender, DPM . . . . . . . . . 20

Gagliardo Realty Associates, LLC . 59, 64

Al-Mart Furniture and Bedding . . . . . . 77

Coldwell Banker Real Estate . . . . . . . . 60

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital . . . 54

Allstate Oak Park Insurance . . . . . . . . .18

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

American Society of Artists . . . . . . . . .12 Barclay’s American Grille . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Berkshire Hathaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Community Foundation of Oak Park River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Dressel’s Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Compass Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Edward Cross & Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

George’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Glasser Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Greenplan Management . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hemmingway’s Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Beyond Properties Reality . . . . . . . . . 85

Concordia University Chicago . . . . . . .71

Edward- Elmhurst HEALTH . . .Inside Back Cover

Braces Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Corna Kitchen/Bath & Tile . . . . . . . 59, 65

Edward Jones & Company . . . . . . . . . . 44

Housing Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Brookdale Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Cucina Paradiso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Everett Wealth Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . 72

James Anthony Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Burke Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

DeMaira Dance Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Excel Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Lake Street Family Physicians . . . . . . 49

Buzz Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Democratic Party of Oak Park . . . . . . 49

Lavergne’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

CAA- The Hearing Place . . . . . . . . . . .102

District 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Law Offices of Jonathan D . Groll . . . . 68

Celebrating Seniors Coalition . . . . . . .102

District 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Fitzgerald’s Stationery . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MacNeal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hephzibah Children’s Association . . . 80

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Advertiser & Chamber Member Index Red indicates Chamber Member .

McAdam Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Open Door Rep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spotless Carwash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Triton College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

New Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

OPRF Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . 7

St . Edmund Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Village of River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Nineteenth Century Club . . . . . . . . . . 106

Our Planet Automotive Services Inc . . 79

Symphony of OPRF . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 150

Volvo of Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oak Park Area Arts Council . . . . . . . . .12

Patti Sprafka Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

The Altenheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Way Back Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Oak Park Area Association of Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

PFLAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The Book Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Poor Phil’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

The Children’s School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

West Suburban Medical Center - River Forest Medical Campus . . . . . . . . . . 42

Oak Park Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Right at Home Oak Park/Chicago . . . . 98

West Suburban Montessori School . . . 35

Oak Park Economic Development Corporation- OPEDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

River Forest Community Center . . . . . 36 Riveredge Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

The Day Nursery of Oak Park and River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Oak Park Festival Theatre . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rotary Club of OPRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

The Eyeglass Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Westwork Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Oak Park Prosthodontics . . . . . . . . . . 96

The Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Wild Onion Tied House . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Oak Park Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Rush University Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

The Pych Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

York Furrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Oak Park Residence Corporation . . . . 117

Scoville Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

The Tennis and Fitness CentreBack Cover

Oak Park River Forest High School D200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Senator Don Harmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Shriners Hospitals for Children . . . . . 53

Thrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Oak Park River Forest Museum . . . . . . 77

Snip City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Trattoria 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

West Suburban Special Recreation Association - WSSRA . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Celebrate with the 2018

Community Orchestra of The Year!

Join us for the 2019-2020 season!

JAY FRIEDMAN,

Music Director and Conductor

MAURICE BOYER, Associate Conductor

All concerts held on Sunday afternoons at 4 pm. For more information, or to order tickets go to SymphonyOPRF.org

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Tennis

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