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Siding comes off and memories flood back A welcome-home sign to an army son, painted on the side of the house

By LACEY SIKORA Contributing Reporter

Looking out his window on a rainy February day, Warren Udelson encountered a view that he had not seen in over 50 years from the vantage point of his Clarence Avenue house.

Udelson is a lifelong resident of the 1000 block of Clarence, save for college and the few years afterwards. Born in 1948, his parents brought him home to the house at 1028 Clarence, and after he married, he and his wife bought the house next door.

This week, when rehabbers across the street at 1027 Clarence removed two layers of siding, they revealed a painted message that brought back a flood of memories for Udelson. Painted in broad brushstrokes across the wooden clapboards fronting the house, the message reads: “Welcome Home!! Butchie!! Grab a Paint Brush Boy!” Butchie was Edwin “Butch” Grottke, older brother to Don Grottke, Warren Udelson’s best friend growing up in Oak Park. Udelson recalls that Butch was eight years older than him and one of five Grottke children raised in the house.

According to Udelson, the two families were like one in a time that seemed idyllic with footSee HOME SIGN on page 11

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‘THEY ARE US:’ Connor Hartweg, 17, leads a walkout on Feb. 21. Several hundred students left classes midday at Oak Park and River Forest High School to show solidarity with victims of the Florida high school shootings.

OP students walk out in support of gun control More anti-gun demonstrations are coming, students vow

By MICHAEL ROMAIN and TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Connor Hartweg, a 17-year-old senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School, stood on a bench in the high school’s mall area on Feb. 21 and blared angrily into a

bullhorn as if his life depended on it.

“America is one of the only countries in the world with school shootings. Is that fair to us? Is that fair to us?” he said to an assembly of at least 300 of his peers — less than 20 minutes after they walked out in the middle of the school day in solidarity with students throughout the country

who were also disrupting their normal schedules to push for stricter gun laws.

The demonstrations took place a week after 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz killed 17 teenagers and staff members, and injured dozens of others, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. The See WALKOUT on page 8

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Turning Chicago intersections into fine art At quick glance, the designs

by Seattle-based artist Peter Gorman could be mistaken for an early 80s punk band insignia.

But the broken, disjointed shapes are actually based on the diagonal intersections scattered across the Chicago area.

Gorman has made them into fine art with a new print he’s made available on handmade artist commerce website Etsy.

But what’s the Oak Park

connection?

OK, maybe it’s a stretch, but Gorman stayed with friends in Oak Park in 2014, while on the path of a cross-country bicycle trip. He travelled into Chicago from Oak Park where he found the bizarre diagonals.

After he returned home, Gorman created his first print of unusual intersections in Seattle, and he soon began getting requests from customers in other cities, he said in a recent telephone

interview.

“I got messages from people all over the country telling me about their intersections and asking for the design,” he said. “Chicago was one of the most requested.”

He said the Chicago intersections print just went live on Etsy earlier this week.

The designs are available at his BarelyMaps website at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ BarelyMaps.

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Peter Gorman and his Chicago intersection art. day mornings and a podcast in early 2019 “of Carl’s most popular commentaries.”

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Skrine for sale

Grapentine to retire from WFMT

Longtime radio host and Oak Park resident Carl Grapentine announced this week he is retiring as host of WFMT 98.7’s Morning Program, but the radio personality says his retirement is not a complete goodbye.

Grapentine, 69, said in a press release that his last day as a regular host at the station is July 27, but he will continue as a part-time contributor for special projects.

“It’s time,” Grapentine said in the press release. “Forty-six years in radio, including 42 years of morning shows!

I’m grateful that most of my career has been here at WFMT, the world’s best classical station.

“My very first program director in Detroit was a WFMT fan and used to tell me ‘how things were done’ at WFMT, so coming here in 1986 was a dream come true. I’m looking forward to continuing all the best parts of my job: a daily presence on the air, giving pre-concert lectures and leading listeners on trips (through Travelex International) – but without getting up at 4:15!”

Grapentine joined the station in 1986, following 13 years at Detroit’s WQRS. Grapentine left WFMT in 1990, but returned to the classical radio station six years later.

Grapentine’s not known to rest on his laurels, though, and presents pre-concert lectures for Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Music of the Baroque, and others.

He’s also served as the voice of the University of Michigan Marching Band for a whopping 48 seasons. Grapentine also began work as the game announcer for Michigan Stadium in 2006.

When he’s not doing all that, Grapentine sings in the choir at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest.

“How bittersweet to bid farewell to someone who has been such an integral member of our WFMT team,” station Program Director David Polk said in the press release. “All of us who start each day with Carl’s unflagging joie de vivre, sharp wit and extensive knowledge of classical music will miss him.”

Polk noted that Grapentine will contribute a daily classical almanac feature on week-

Skrine Chops is on the market.

The barbeque restaurant at 7230 Madison St. in Forest Park was listed for sale on Feb. 11, according to a post by The Sokol Group realtor agency.

“If you love Skrine’s yummy food, they will continue doing catering from another location,” the post reads. “There is no ‘For Sale’ sign; establishment is running business as usual until sale. Please do not disturb employees or clients when you come in to check it out.”

The 3,000-square-foot restaurant features a private room for events upstairs, an outdoor area and a studio apartment.

The Sokol Group is asking $850,000 for the space — “you get everything but the name/phone number,” the post reads.

Owner Steve Skrine, of Oak Park, was unable to comment on the move. But “if this transformation takes place in the future, Steve will continue to provide his delicious food in many different ways: onsite grilling, catering for celebratory occasions, other businesses, local events and organizations,” reads a post on Skrine Chops’ Facebook site on Feb. 12. The restaurant is still accepting bookings and reservations for its upstairs party room.

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NBC star a fan of Housing Forward

The nonprofit Housing Forward, which tackles homelessness in Oak Park and other west suburbs, has allies (and some fun) in pretty high places.

Chris Sullivan — who plays “Toby” on the hit NBC show This Is Us — along with his wife, Rachel, emceed the Maywood-based nonprofit’s “Have a

Heart Gala,” held Feb. 24, at the MidAmerica Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Building in Chicago, where the couple met before moving to L.A. in 2010. The Sullivans spend some of their off-hours at soup kitchens and halfway homes, they said.

“When this came up, it was already aligned with what we value,” said Rachel, director of global sales training for CoolSculpting by Allergan — a nonsurgical technology that reduces fat tissue in patients.

Chris — who is also known for other memorable roles, such as “Taserface” in Guardians of The Galaxy: Vol. 2 and as the voice behind the affable Geico camel (“Guess what day it is?”) — said he was particularly drawn to Housing Forward’s mission of providing housing to those experiencing homelessness.

“A lot of people don’t understand that you can’t get CHRIS SULLIVAN a job, you can’t Toby on ‘This is Us’ get a driver’s license, you can’t vote — if you don’t have an address,” he said.

“I’ve had family members who have been on the verge of homelessness and are in need of just the smallest bit of help in order to transition from one situation to another,” Chris noted. “Some people don’t have the support family or other resources, so luckily there are organizations like Housing Forward that bridge that gap.”

The fundraising gala featured a silent auction, dancing, and a memorable duet by the couple. Chris even donated his personal copy of the script for the “This Is Us” Super Bowl episode, signed by the entire cast.

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Handel and Bach Share the Stage

“Cycle of Segregation”

Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church: In the final performance of Handel Week, hear The Choice of Hercules and Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Magnificat. Pre-concert lecture at 2:15 p.m. $35; free, students 8 to 18. Tickets/ more: handelweek.com. 924 Lake St., Oak Park.

Thursday, March 1, 7 to 9 p.m., at an Oak Park home: Join local author Maria Krysan for a reading and conversation and explore “Social Processes and Residential Stratification.” $25; $100, includes signed book and a $40 donation to the Oak Park Regional Housing Center. RSVP: bit.ly/cycleofseg.

Address provided with sign up.

Surviving Trump and Thriving Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Gina Orlanda, social-justice activist and adjunct science professor at DePaul University, explores how to engage the positive sides of both our feminine and masculine energies at this rare moment in human history to solve the big problems we face. Learn how to create a fairer society, tipping it toward cooperation, healing and justice in this lecture/discussion. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Feb. 28 - March 7

BIG WEEK What’s Blooming on Harrison HamBingo & Quick Draw Tuesday, March 6, 8 to 10 p.m., Hamburger Mary’s Show Lounge: Raise funds for The Oak Park Art League while playing bingo hosted by a drag queen.

Artists draw sketches from a live model – also a drag queen – whose creative poses will entertain all. Raffle tickets and artists’ renderings, which will be raffled, also raise funds. $15, one bingo card; $25 for 2 cards; $15, artist entry includes model fee and sketch pad. Register: oakparkartleague.org/events. 155 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park.

“Work That Matters” Sunday, March 4, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Zen Life Meditation Center: Maia Duerr’s new book gives tools to create joyful work that embodies love and compassion for oneself and the world. She will take attendees through a process that can lead to breakthroughs and positive reformulation of careers and show how mindfulness is valuable in gaining new perspective. $95; $80, ZLMC members. Register for The Dharma of Right Livelihood: zlmc.org/calendar. 38 Lake St., Oak Park.

Application deadline Monday, March 12, Oak Park Arts District: Be a part of the street festival that includes an art fair, music, makers workshops, children’s activities and more, held May 19. Artists, musicians and vendors are invited to apply. More: oakparkartsdistrict.com/streetevents/whats-blooming-on-harrison. Questions: whatsblooming@ oakparkartsdistrict.com. On Harrison between Austin and Ridgeland.

Postcard Project, “Sanctuary” Deadline Saturday, March 31, The Oak Park Art League (OPAL: OPAL invites anyone who is moved to create a submission through artwork and/or words, to submit a 4”x 6” postcard-sized entry for their Art for Social Change Exhibit, starting May 11.

Works should express historical narratives or current contexts for safe havens, sanctuary cities and fair housing in the places and communities that artists call home. As a fundraiser, most postcards will be sold for $35 and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit ProBono Network and Oak Park Regional Housing Center. More: oakparkartleague.org/sanctuary. No fee. Deliver or mail to 720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

Art Exhibit Sum of Us Reception Sunday, March 4, 2 to 4 p.m., Art Gallery, Main Library: Meet Fran Sampson and Bryan Northup, whose art reflect the imprints humans leave. Sampson’s use of paint and mixed media capture the sense of a place rather than the optical reality of it. Northup’s work consists of single use plastic that references food and society’s appetite. 834 Lake St.

International Women’s Day Open House Monday, March 5, 5 to 7 p.m., Sarah’s Inn: See the scope of programs aimed to end domestic violence that are delivered in schools, at community sites, businesses and health care organizations. Meet staff and tour the facility and counseling areas. RSVP by March 2: 3863305, ext. 1022, joannas@sarahsinn.org. 309 Harrison St., Oak Park.

March Movies!

One Earth Film Festival Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 11, various time and locations: View 30 award-winning films with environmental impact at 60 locations across the Chicago area with many in Oak Park and River Forest. More: oneearthfilmfest.org.

Oscarthon Saturday, March 3, Veterans Room, Main Library: Join in for popcorn, raffle prizes and Oscar-nominated films: 9:15 to 11:05 a.m.: Coco (PG) 11:10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Darkest Hour (PG-13) 1:20 to 3:20 p.m.: Big Sick (R) 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Abacus (NR) More: oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

First Tuesday Film Club Tuesday, March 6, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m., Lake Theatre: See Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, the 2017 documentary about the Hollywood actress who was also a genius inventor. $8.50; $6, matinee/senior. Info: classiccinemas.com/ page/3760/Special-Events. 1022 Lake St., Oak Park.

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When Tracy, who loves to dance, wins a role on the TV show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. Two large black-and-white (true t’s that thrilling time again, when Oak to the early ’60s period) television screens Park & River Forest High School mounts “broadcast” live from the teen dance protheir massive annual musical. This year’s gram on either side of the stage.

Hairspray captures the coming social upproduction is the lively, feel-good hit that won eight Tony Awards on Broadway in heaval of the 1960s. The Corny Collins Show features only white dancers except for the 2002, including Best Musical: Hairspray.

Adapted from John Waters’ 1988 cult clas- once-a-month “Negro Day” broadcasts. Tracy sic comedy film, this high-spirited show becomes a fervent civil rights crusader, orgafeatures a cast of 112 actors, gobs of show- nizes a protest and winds up doing jail time.

Velma Von Tussle, a bigoted TV producer stopping numbers, flashy ’60s-style dance sequences, and a professional-sounding played by Maura Pawelko, is determined to make sure whites conorchestra featuring 25 musitinue to rule the airwaves. cians who play the catchy Remaining performances She’s been grooming her score, led by Gabe Schonman. of the sweet, optimistic bratty, spoiled daughter The show opened to large, musical “Hairspray” are Amber (Meagan Shrinkenthusiastic audiences last at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March er) for the top spot on the weekend. There are two per2, and Saturday, March 3, after-school program. formances remaining this at the OPRF High School There is plenty of playcoming Friday and Saturday.

Auditorium, 201 N. Scoville, ful energy among the dozIf you want to feel proud of Oak Park. Tickets are $10 for ens of characters. Tracy is lots of the kids in our commuadults and $8 for students able to grab the attention nity, come see this good-time and seniors. Purchase online of heartthrob Link Larmusical. at oprfhs.ticketleap.com/ kin (Isaac Schaider), the Directed by Michele Bayer, hairspray/t/oprfhswebpage. lead male dancer on the Hairspray began rehearsing show. Motormouth Maytwo months ago. Besides the enormous cast, there are 50 student stage- belle (Ayana Sloan) is a sassy red-hot mama, crew members who do everything from car- record store owner, and R&B deejay whose pentry to electrical work. Giant rotating set- hip son, Seaweed (Spencer Lombardo), falls for Tracy’s best friend, Penny Pingleton, a pieces roll off and on throughout the show.

The plot features a white, wide-eyed, plus- sheltered white girl (Sydney Meyer). Penny’s sized teenager named Tracy Turnblad (Lucy racist, stern mother Prudy (Jane Callahan) Economos) in segregated 1962 Baltimore. keeps her daughter housebound as much She has ratted her hair into a heavily hair- as possible. Little Inez (Shiri Clay) is Seasprayed beehive while dreaming of landing weed’s younger sister. Corny Collins (Liam a spot on a local teen TV dance show rather Loughran) is the TV show host.

This energetic musical also contains like American Bandstand.

Tracy’s working-class parents, Edna and timeless messages about the need for racial Wilbur Turnblad, are sweetly played by harmony as well as pleading a strong case Aiden Lenhan and Thomas Weinheimer. In against bullying.

Jeffrey G. Kelly’s colorful costumes and a tradition that began 30 years ago, Edna is played in drag just as she was by Divine, Patricia Cheney’s wigs and make-up are esHarvey Fierstein, and John Travolta. But pecially spot-on and fun in this period piece.

Lenhan (though in a “fat suit”) never makes Connor Cornelius is the choreographer, and Edna a drag queen caricature. Instead he Christopher Scholtens is the tech director creates a dignified, loving mother who runs and set designer. Patrick Pearson is the ina laundry business out of her home while strumental musical director and Meredith McGuire is the vocal music director. she struggles with her own issues.

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My life as the ‘Good Soldier’

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hen a loved one suffers from a mental illness, it isn’t like having cancer. It isn’t black and white, and there isn’t one way to think or feel about it. The only thing we survivors can do is make an effort to conduct our lives in a different way and share our experiences so that others know they’re not alone.

Per the National Center for Health Statistics, suicide in the U.S. has surged to the highest level in 30 years and the rate for middle-aged women, ages 45 to 64, has jumped by 63 percent. According to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a first-degree relative of a person who has committed suicide is five times more likely to attempt or complete a suicide. I’ve seen this firsthand in my family, where there has been a suicide in every generation for the last half century.

Born to parents who had been married for nine years and growing up in an idyllic Maryland suburb just outside Washington D.C., I got a solid start in life. But within a few years, my home life began to unravel.

In addition to depression, diagnosed in the 1960s, my mother suffered from the far more debilitating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) — a disease marked by emotional instability and dysfunctional relationships — and prescription drug addiction.

BPD is a psychiatric illness that’s notoriously difficult to treat (and took approximately two decades to correctly diagnose).

Despite being in therapy since her early 20s, over the whole of my childhood, my mother declined rather than improved. I was 8 years old the first time she told my younger brother and me that she planned to swallow a bottle of pills.

The worst thing about my mother’s illness was its inconsistency. If she was an awful parent all the time, maybe I could have just walked away. But instead, she alternated between worshipping and loathing me, fiercely protecting me in public and then verbally abusing me in private, holding onto me tightly and then pushing me away. My childhood was punctuated by endless groundings for infractions real and imagined, humiliating scenes at the doctor’s and the grocery store and violent confrontations about my weight (too high) and personality (too dour). Still, my mother was everything to me, and I panicked at the thought of losing her. My life was a game of control, and as long as my mother was alive, I’d won.

Until one crisp November afternoon, she wasn’t. My mother ended her life in 2007,

when I was five months pregnant. It was almost immediately after I set a boundary for the first time in 30 years, telling her that the health of my unborn baby had to come ahead of anything else.

Through all the hospitalizations, all of the times my family and I sent the police to her door in the middle of the night, all of the times she did or said something that I’d add to the collection of wounds from my childhood, all I wanted was for my mother to be out of pain.

I’ve spent the last several years visiting Chicago residents who have lost a family member, significant other, friend, co-worker, etc. to suicide, and have realized that the risk of a “domino effect” is real. After suffering decades of chaos and heartache, I felt a duty to reach a hand toward those who aren’t sure if they can and should go on.

A career writer of nonfiction, I decided it was finally time to publish the memoir I wrote about my mother, called A Good Soldier. Wishing to protect my children from learning about this story before they are ready, I used a pseudonym.

Today, I live in Oak Park with my family. I use the secure base of this wonderful community to advocate for better mental health care and awareness throughout Chicagoland. The Book Table has been kind enough to stock A Good Soldier, and I’ve made a few local appearances. If my work can help just one person cope better with an often impossible situation, then putting my story out there is more than worth it.

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White supremacist group hangs banner over Ike

Identity Evropa told by police to remove ‘sanctuary city’ sign

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

An organization calling itself Identity Evropa was captured on video over the weekend hanging a banner on the Ridgeland Avenue overpass of the I-290 Expressway reading “Danger: Sanctuary City Ahead” and featuring skull and crossbones.

Oak Park Police Sergeant Dave Jacobson confirmed in a telephone interview that on Saturday, Feb. 24, at about 11 a.m., police discovered the men attempting to hang a banner on the eastbound side of the overpass.

Jacobson said he did not believe police were called out, but rather that officers happened upon the men.

A CBS2 video shows six men, several of whom covered their faces, complying with officers’ direction to remove the banner.

The banner appears to have been hung at some point, though, because a photo of the sign was posted on Identity Evropa’s Twitter feed. The Twitter post reads “Identity Evropa activists in Chicago dropped a banner today to protest the city’s dangerous

Photo via twitter

MESSAGE OF HATE: Members of a white supremacist group hung a banner at the I-290 Ridgeland Avenue overpass on Saturday, Feb. 24. Oak Park police made them remove the sign. sanctuary policies.”

It is unclear if the group was protesting the city of Chicago’s sanctuary city status or Oak Park’s.

Last year the Oak Park Board of Trustees approved a “Welcoming Village Ordinance” that immigration advocates called one of the strongest in the country.

The video, posted on Sunday, Feb. 25 by CBS2 News, shows six men leaving the area

upon the police command.

Jacobson said state law prohibits anyone from hanging signs along the fencing of the expressway or blocking the public way. He said police did not ask the men for identification.

Identity Evropa’s Twitter account has more than 27,000 followers and their tweet of the banner had been re-Tweeted 151 times and received more than 500 “likes” as of

Feb. 26 around noon.

The group calls for an end to all immigration on its website and features images of anti-immigration banners its members have displayed at overpasses in other parts of the country. In one post on the group’s “Action Report” a sign identical to the one hung on the Ridgeland Avenue overpass was displayed above a tunnel leading into San Francisco.

Members of Identity Evropa also attended the Conservative Political Action Conference held last week in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

The organization did not immediately respond to an interview request submitted through its online contact form.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an organization that tracks hate groups and other extremist organizations, could not immediately be reached for comment, but the organization has written about Identity Evropa.

In a SPLC article published in September 2017, the organization notes that Identity Evropa was established in 2016 by Nathan Damigo, “a close associate of outspoken white nationalist, Richard Spencer.”

The article states that Identity Evropa is “a self-described ‘generation of awakened Europeans’ who peddle the delusion of white genocide,” adding that the group targets college campuses for recruitment.

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very day, it comes a little closer. You can feel it in the air. The trees are beginning to bud, the grass is getting greener and the birds are returning from their winter vacations. Ahhh, spring.

You can feel it.

Of course, not all feels are welcome, especially if they’re from fleas, who are re-emerging as the weather warms up. Since they’ll be joining your dog for a little outdoor fun, it’s time to consider some basic tips on dealing with spring’s unwelcome guests.

The old rules don’t apply when it comes to today’s outdoor pests. Cold weather seems to take hold later and later each year and things start heating up sooner. The month-long cold snaps of yesterday have been replaced with a few days of freezing temperatures here and a few inches of snow there. As a result, fleas begin their life cycle earlier than before. They thrive when the humidity rate is more than 50 percent and when the temperatures crack the 50s and 60s, so there’s a good chance they’ve already entered the neighborhood.

While there are more than 2,000 species of fleas, it’s likely that your dog will encounter one of two varieties: dtenocephalides felis, which is known as the cat flea, and ctenocephalides canis, the dog flea. Unlike your college roommate, who won’t stop by for a visit because she’s a self-described “cat person” and gets a little nervous around your dog, cat and dog fleas claim no allegiance when it comes to their carriers. They’re equal-opportunity pests. And since female fleas can only lay eggs when they’re attached to a host, which in this case, is your dog, they’ll be looking for a nearby warm-bodied blanket of fur.

Telltale signs As fleas begin to re-emerge, it’s important to realize that it’s

hard for your dog to avoid them. Fleas live in the grass and other areas of natural growth.

The flea circus cartoons you grew up with may not exist, but you can be sure there’s a flea-frequented spot in your dog’s day-to-day life, whether it’s your yard, the park or the shaggy coats of his canine companions. One thing the cartoons got right is that fleas do indeed hop.

That’s how they get from the grass to your dog, how they get from your dog to the neighbor’s dog and how they get from the neighbor’s dog to the neighbor’s couch.

If you want to check your dog for fleas, look by their groin area, on their stomach and in their armpits—or any other place on their bodies that is especially warm. And don’t ignore the obvious. A good sign your dog has fleas is that he’s scratching more than usual. You can also take your hand and run it against the grain of your dog’s fur and look for flea dirt, which is actually small black specs of dried blood and are usually found on your dog’s stomach and tail.

Despite the above advice, don’t wait for your dog to scratch herself silly before checking for a flea problem. Some dogs are affected differently by fleas and others may have a higher tolerance for scratching an itch, so you should be checking your dog for fleas on a regular basis.

Flea baths, while important, kill the fleas but they do nothing to kill the eggs or larvae. And if you kill the fleas and leave their offspring, you’ll find your dog’s coat crawling with fleas again and again, no matter how many times you bathe her.

That’s why the treatment is important. Check online for reviews of the most effective flea treatments. Spot-on treatments are the most effective and are fairly easy—but a little tedious—to

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apply it to your dog. But the treatments work. They kill off eggs and usually last 30-45 days, and that’s why spot-on treatments aren’t a one-and-done thing. You’ll need to re-apply the treatment as instructed, usually every 30 days, to make sure your dog stays free from fleas until the first frost sets in later this year.

While some of the flea-prevention collars sold at pet stores aren’t too effective, you can find a quality collar—the gray ones— at your vet. Again, you’ll need to kill the fleas and the eggs first.

A flea collar doesn’t do you or your dog any good if he already has fleas.

Fleas in the house Another thing to consider is that once your dog has fleas, it’s fairly likely that your house has fleas. You can bathe and treat a dog for fleas but if the couch she’s laying on or the dog bed she rests on are housing fleas and their eggs, your dog will serve as a vehicle for a new community of fleas in no time.

If you find fleas in your house—look on your dog’s bedding, on carpets, on clothing, on blankets—you should dig in for a long battle. Throw out your dog’s bed and begin frequent vacuuming and steam-cleaning, which will help collect and kill fleas and eggs. Some infestations may require a flea bomb, which will require that you cover or remove many of your home’s items and keep everyone away from the house for several hours, at least.

Like their owners, dogs have been waiting for months for spring to return. Once again, they’ll be able to enjoy walks in the park, play fetch in the yard and take that occasional lazy nap on the back porch. Don’t let fleas ruin your dog’s time in the sun. A proactive approach can help you and your dog enjoy spring to its fullest.

Jill Showalter owns Yuppie Puppy and Doggie Day Play in Oak Park. She has personally tended to more than 100,000 dogs since 2007 and has shared stories and advice with numerous dog owners.

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Calling for change from page 1 protest is the first of more to come.

Two other national walkouts are planned for March 14 and April 20, both at 10 a.m., according to Student Walkouts to End Gun Violence — a group formed on social media after the Florida shooting.

The Oak Park nonprofit Suburban Unity Alliance will be working with students on two additional demonstrations, on March 24 and April 10, according to SUA’s founder and OPRF teacher Anthony Clark. The March 24 demonstration is part of the national March for Our Lives demonstration that students and organizers across the country are planning along with the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety.

Max Zadlo, a 17-year-old senior at OPRF, who along with Hartweg helped organize the Feb. 21 walkout, said that he and his peers also plan to demonstrate during those planned walkouts in March and April.

Wednesday’s demonstration, he said, started on a group text messaging app called GroupMe, which is used by roughly 300 OPRF seniors.

“Since we’re the older people in the school, we figured if anyone was going to be a proper example it’s us,” Zadlo said. “We’ve got to connect with the students in Florida, because they are us. If they can’t live to see another day when they’re just starting their lives, that’s not fair.”

Zadlo said that he and his co-organizers planned the demonstration roughly two hours after learning about the national walkout campaign. The OPRF students weren’t alone.

According to Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 officials, students at both Percy Julian and Gwendolyn Brooks middle schools also planned to walk out of their classrooms at noon on Wednesday and stand in the hallways and other common areas for 17 minutes in honor of the Florida shooting victims.

Administrators at both D97 and OPRF said that they would not actively prevent or penalize students who participate in the day’s demonstrations.

“We will have staff members stationed in the hallways and other common areas during this time period to ensure that the students who wish to engage in this activity have the time, space and opportunity to do so, while also making sure that it does not create safety issues or disrupt the learning and instruction for those who choose not to participate,” said D97 communication director Chris Jasculca in an email.

Nathaniel Rouse, OPRF’s principal, stated in a letter to faculty that “our goal is not to stop students from walking out,” rather, he added, the “goal is to ensure that they are kept safe in the process.”

In the letter, district officials explained that board policies “preclude all district employees from supporting or promoting the student effort.”

As the students at OPRF streamed out of the school’s main entrance and onto Scoville Avenue, Steve Krasinsky stood on the corner of Scoville and Ontario with a small group of adult onlookers.

Krasinsky, an Oak Park resident, is one of the founding council members of the progressive activist organization Oak Park Call to Action. He said that, while his group had no role in the student-led demonstration, he nonetheless wanted to show his support.

“The special thing about this is that the kids are leading it,” he said, adding that he decided to come out when he got notification of the demonstration on social media.

“We’re following their lead, which is super powerful. I hope they keep doing this.”

After some student organizers chalked messages onto Scoville’s asphalt, the crowd of several hundred students streamed eastbound on Ontario Street. Few people in the leaderless crowd seemed to know where they were going.

Carolyn Santos, 18, an OPRF senior, marched with the crowd down Ontario before turning right on Cuyler and toward Lake Street, police vehicles positioned at the end of blocks dictating the students’ spirited, subconscious route.

As she walked, Santos held a sign that read, ‘We call BS.’ “I watched a video of this really inspirational woman who was a victim in the Florida shooting,” Santos said, explaining her sign. “She did a speech, where she had the crowd chant with her, ‘We call BS,’ and she talked about guns being more important than our own safety.”

Santos said that she writes a student-pro-

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CALLING B.S.: Students emerge from the main entrance with signs last Wednesday, during a student walkout at Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park. duced show about current events. The next segment, she said, will explore gun control “and what we can do to help.”

The OPRF demonstration ended with a short moment of silence for the Florida victims and an impromptu 5-minute pep rally.

A group of students stood on a table with a sign and mused aloud about Hartweg’s whereabouts (“where’s the kid with the bullhorn?”) before the 17-year-old appeared and started leading the crowd into chants of, “No justice, no peace!” and, “We want change!”

Jaylen Daniels, 16, was among the crowd.

What, he was asked, did he hope to get out of walking out? Would the demonstration make a difference?

“I think this is better than nothing,” he said. “There will always be people who have guns and you can’t just take them away from people who have them, but I hope that gun laws get stricter and background checks get enhanced.”

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Gun control legislation advances in wake of shootings

State and federal lawmakers push for tighter restrictions

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER and MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The #NeverAgain movement and the recent killing of a Chicago police commander have reinvigorated efforts by lawmakers to enact new laws to reduce gun violence.

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people and wounded more than a dozen others, and the shooting death of Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer on Feb. 13, have driven the efforts both nationally and here at home.

Oak Park state Sen. Don Harmon told Wednesday Journal that renewed debated about enforcing stricter gun control measures gives him hope that his proposed Gun Dealers Licensing Act, known in the General Assembly as SB 1657, will become law.

The proposal, which passed the Senate last spring and is scheduled for a vote in the state House of Representatives later this week, was first introduced by Harmon in 2003.

The proposed law requires background checks for gun dealers and their employees;

allows the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to inspect businesses that sell firearms; and requires gun dealers to undergo training on conducting background checks, identifying straw purchasers, and properly storing firearms to prevent theft.

Harmon’s bill would also makes gun dealers install video surveillance of their businesses and keep a record of purchasers’ Firearm Owners Identification or other identification cards.

Harmon has argued that gun crimes are disproportionately linked back to bad dealers, and his legislation would help keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. He said he believes “we’re in a strong position” on the House vote “but we’re still going to be tight.”

“I’m cautiously optimistic we will be able to pass the bill,” he said.

Harmon said he has received no indication from Gov. Bruce Rauner on whether he will sign the bill if approved by state lawmakers.

“I think the governor would be foolish to not embrace this bill, but he has a habit of surprising me,” Harmon said. “There have been no commitments, but there have been no threats to veto either.”

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Madigan said in a press release that House Democrats also will introduce legislation to prevent people under the age of 21 from purchasing assault rifles like the kind used in the Parkland shooting. That proposal also will prevent those with a history of mental illness from owning firearms.

Meanwhile, Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th) appeared alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy during a Feb. 25 press conference held outside of Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago to announce he would introduce legislation this week to increase federal taxes on the purchase of guns and ammunition — something that hasn’t been done in decades.

The Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act would raise excise taxes — taxes on particular goods — on pistols and revolvers from 10 to 20 percent, and the excise tax on other firearms from 11 to 20 percent. The excise tax on ammunition would increase from 11 percent to 50 percent.

“The excise taxes on guns and ammunitions have not changed since 1919 and 1941, respectively,” according to a fact sheet Davis’ office distributed after the press conference.

“Given the high costs incurred by governments due to gun violence, an increase in federal taxes represents a reasonable step forward to address the national crisis of gun violence.”

Davis cited statistics from the University of Chicago Crime Lab, which estimates that “gun violence costs Chicago and its residents $2.5 billion a year.”

The tax would also close loopholes that help the owners of assault weapons avoid paying taxes and abiding by certain regulations.

The proposed legislation would apply the new revenue created, estimated at $977 million, to fund anti-violence research and initiatives.

Kennedy said that Illinois needs to “ban assault rifles,” but until that happens, gun owners should be taxed so that they pay their fair share of the social costs that result from the guns and ammunition.

Davis introduced similar legislation in 2013 and 2015. Those measures are currently in committee.

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OPRF alum, KIPP co-founder terminated for misconduct Michael Feinberg was a 2015 Tradition of Excellence Award recipient

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

A prominent graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School and a leader in the country’s charter school movement is facing allegations of sexual misconduct that have resulted in his termination from the charter school network he helped to found.

Michael Feinberg — a 1987 graduate of OPRF and a 2005 recipient of the high school’s Tradition of Excellence Award who in 1994 co-founded, along with his longtime friend Dave Levin, the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) — was terminated from the organization on Feb. 22.

According to a joint statement by KIPP’s top two administrators, released last week on its website, an independent investigation found evidence supporting an allegation of sexual misconduct against Feinberg, who grew up in River Forest.

“Although the incidents investigated allegedly occurred many years ago, and Mr.

Feinberg categorically denies in 2004, which led to a financial any wrongdoing, credible evisettlement at the time,” KIPP ofdence was found of conduct that ficials said in the statement. is incompatible with the mis“A second credible harassment sion and values of KIPP,” the claim against Mr. Feinberg, instatement reads. volving another adult alumna KIPP officials said that the employed by KIPP Houston from investigation “was triggered the same time period, could not last spring by an allegation of be corroborated,” officials said. sexual abuse of a student by Mr. Feinberg’s lawyer, ChristoMIKE FEINBERG Feinberg in the late 1990s.” The pher L. Tritico, told reporters KIPP co-founder incident, they added, had never that his client denies the allegabefore been reported to KIPP autions, which he said the educator thorities. After learning about learned at a meeting last Thursday in Housthe incident, KIPP officials said that they ton, where Feinberg and Levin started the immediately contacted Texas Child Protec- first KIPP charter school with roughly 50 tive Services. fifth-graders.

“KIPP Houston Public Schools then began Since founding that first school more than its own investigation, which was carried two decades ago, KIPP’s model — premised out by KIPP Houston’s external counsel,” on longer school days, higher expectations officials stated. “After receiving initial find- among teachers and free open enrollment ings in the fall, KIPP Houston and the KIPP for it’s mostly low-income, minority stuFoundation jointly hired WilmerHale, a law dent-body — has spread to cities across the firm with significant experience investigat- country, including New York City, Washinging allegations of sexual misconduct, to ton, D.C., and Chicago. conduct a thorough independent investigaAccording to a recent New York Times tion.” article on Feinberg’s termination, the proDuring its investigation, WilmerHale gram “achieved extraordinary results with “presented evidence of sexual harassment poor and minority schoolchildren and beby Mr. Feinberg involving an adult KIPP came a model that many others sought to alumna who was employed by KIPP Houston replicate around the country. Today it has

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In 2003, the KIPP Ascend Charter School opened in Chicago’s Austin community. Oak Park resident and Oak Park Elementary Schools District 97 school board member Jim O’Connor was the school’s founding principal.

According to IRS filing statements obtained by ProPublica, the Houston-based education nonprofit took in roughly $140 million in revenue in 2016. Feinberg received nearly $232,000 in salary and benefits for his work with the schools and an additional roughly $220,000 for his work with the schools’ San Francisco-based parent foundation.

Feinberg and Levin received substantial public recognition for their efforts, appearing on platforms such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and 60 Minutes. In 2005, Feinberg was awarded a Tradition of Excellence Award from his alma mater.

District 200 spokeswoman Karin Sullivan said that the district is not prepared to comment on the matter or take any action without a better understanding of the facts. She added that, currently, the district does not have a process for revoking a Tradition of Excellence Award.

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HOME SIGN Removed siding reveals family history from page 1 ball games in the streets, no locked doors and playing until all hours in the alleys behind houses.

“Don and I were like brothers, and his parents were like having two sets of parents.”

Butch left to join the army in 1957, eventually joining the Green Berets. Udelson recalls of that time, “It was a big deal when Butch went into the army. He was full of adventure and life.” Butch Grottke left home right around the time Udelson’s younger brother Jerry was born, and the senior Udelsons gave Jerry the middle name of Edwin after the neighbor the family was so close to.

When the painted message resurfaced, Udelson tracked down Barbara Grottke, now Barbara Tuttle, to tell her the story. She is the last of the five Grottke children.

Tuttle remembers that her parents painted the welcome home sign for her older brother Butch when he was returning from the army for a visit. “It would have been almost 60 years ago. They were going to paint the house and decided to write a message for Butch.”

Butch Grottke was killed in Vietnam in 1969.

Tuttle says Butch was a great brother and a colorful character who died far too young in Vietnam. He left behind a wife and two daughters.

When the house next door to his parents came up for sale shortly after he married in the 1970s, Udelson and his wife bought it to be near his parents and his brother, Mark, who had cerebral palsy. Of the Grottke house, he says, “I’ve been looking at that house my whole life. It brought back all those memories to see the words painted on the wall. I’m probably one of the only ones here who remembers Butch.”

Like so much of childhood, Udelson observes that much has changed even though he has remained on the same block for most of his life. He says that in 1968 you could stand on his block and see the smoke from

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REVELATION: Warren Udelson, left, and Barbara Tuttle found an old message written to Tuttle’s late brother after taking off the siding on Clarence Avenue. (Right) 1950s photo shows Nancy Schubert, left and Don Grottke. the fires that enveloped the city’s West Side after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When integration began to take hold in Oak Park, a neighborhood that was once “lily white” and habituated by working class families became home to a racially diverse group of professionals.

Don Grottke and Warren Udelson lost touch as childhood friends are wont to do, and Don passed away in the 1990s.

Barbara Tuttle says that her mother and Mrs. Udelson were the best of friends. “We were a huge part of their lives and vice

versa.

We were together constantly. It was wonderful growing up on Clarence Avenue.”

She and her niece and nephew plan to visit Warren and see the painting on the house for a walk down memory lane.

When Udelson travelled to Washington D.C., he found Butch’s name on the Vietnam Memorial and made a rubbing of it.

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Noting that it might not be significant to most people, Udelson says the few painted words sparked a lot of memories of people and a period in his life that meant so much.

“It’s really something to see this and remember all those days. Is there anybody left who will remember the Grottkes?”

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Temple members with rare marrow disease hold swab drive A five-minute cheek swab saved Hilarie Lieb’s life

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

Hilarie Lieb has already scheduled a date to go to Bath & Body Works with friend Janice Patterson to pick up the slippers, soap, sanitizer and everything else that Janice will need before she receives her stem cell transplant.

After receiving the same transplant in April 2016, to treat the same rare bone marrow cancer, Lieb feels confident her advice on treating acute myelofibrosis will help her friend. But the two are still marveling at the odds. At the relatively small River Forest congregation of Temple Har Zion, who would guess that two members would be diagnosed with the same rare disease?

“How lucky am I that I have a friend who’s gone through it and can help me with the weird stuff, like what kind of clothes should I bring to the hospital?” Patterson said. “While I wouldn’t wish it on her, it’s kind of nice to have this bond and feel this is normal.”

Lieb isn’t the only one helping Patterson.

To raise awareness and show support, congregation members are holding a bone marrow donors drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on

March 4 at the temple, 1040 N. Harlem Ave. Attendees will have their cheeks swabbed and names added to the international Be The Match registry.

“It literally takes just five minutes to swab your cheek and do the paperwork, unless you stop for coffee and cake,” Patterson joked, calling on people from all walks of life, age 18 through 44, to donate. If they’re deemed a match, donors will later be called upon to donate blood. Doctors then remove the stem cells from the blood, which can be used to treat leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell anemia and much more. Those who are unable to attend can register online at join. bethematch.org/OakParkCares.

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“Without it, I was told I have basically two years of life left,” she said.

She turned to her friend for advice, since Lieb went through a successful procedure about two years ago.

After surviving on ibuprofen and coffee for a few months, Lieb realized something wasn’t right at a routine doctor’s visit in June 2015. Her doctor discovered her chronic blood illness had transformed into something more serious and that, if left untreated, would turn into leukemia.

Lieb felt scared when she heard the news and prepared herself for a range of possibilities. She looked to her siblings for a match, but that turned out to be a dead end. She consulted the registry, hoping a generous strang-

er had the 10 matching proteins necessary for a successful transfusion. A month later, she got a phone call that she says saved her life.

Doctors had found a perfect pair in Be The Match and, as she put down the phone to tell her family, her husband Morrie teared up.

“I think I can remember a handful of times my husband got tearful during our marriage, and this was one of them,” Lieb said.

“It was just something we had no control over; we’re just at the whim of who had gone ahead and gotten their mouth swabbed.”

Her daughter Megan moved up the date and location of her wedding in case Lieb’s risky procedure didn’t go as planned. Lieb made plans to get the procedure done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, securing a temporary apartment where she stayed after going through the five rounds of intensive chemotherapy that wiped out her immune system. She then waited as the stem cells grew in her body. Two years later, she’s now fully recovered and again working full-time as a professor at Northwestern University.

After the procedure, Lieb had the opportunity to meet her donor. “There’s no question in my mind that he saved my life,” Lieb said, adding: “It’s quite amazing to tell you the truth. It takes a little time to donate, but I can’t imagine you get as big a reward after doing something like this. You really can save someone’s life.”

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Stolen Glock pistol found in stolen vehicle

A Maywood resident’s blue 2007 Pontiac Sedan that was left running, unlocked and with the keys in the ignition was stolen from the 7100 block of West Roosevelt Road at about 2 p.m. on Feb. 24. The vehicle contained a 9MM Glock 17 pistol with a loaded magazine. It was last seen headed northbound on Harlem Avenue, followed by a black, older model Jeep Cherokee. The Pontiac was recovered by the Chicago Police Department in the 4700 block of South 5th Avenue.

In a related vehicle theft, a black Toyota SUV that also was left running, unlocked and with the keys in the ignition was stolen by three men from the 800 block of South Taylor Avenue at about 10 a.m. on Feb. 25.

The vehicle was recovered the next day in the 4900 block of Van Buren in Chicago at 5:05 p.m. The Glock that was reported stolen in the Feb. 24 motor vehicle theft was found inside the Toyota.

Randolph Street (near Home Avenue) after three men, who she believed were about to rob her, approached her and asked to see the device at 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 22, according to police.

The victim was on the sidewalk when the three men walked up. After one of the men asked to see the phone, she tossed it near the street. The man then attempted to go through her coat pockets, but the victim ran west on Randolph.

One of the men picked up the phone and then all three fled northbound to an alley, according to police.

No injuries were reported and police report that a weapon was not displayed during the robbery.

The victim said the men were black, between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9, weighed between 130 and 150 pounds and wearing dark, hooded sweatshirts and dark pants. One wore a mask covering the lower portion of his face.

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A Schiller Park woman threw her phone toward the street in the 1000 block of West

■ A residence in the 500 block of North Euclid was burglarized sometime between 11 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 8 a.m. on Feb. 24. The

offenders entered the residence through an unlocked side or rear door and stole a purse containing a wallet, keys and cash. The burglar also stole a men’s wallet from the residence. The estimated loss is $1,125.

■ A residence was burglarized in the 100 block of South Maple Avenue sometime between 8 a.m. and 8:16 p.m. on Feb. 16. The burglar entered through an unlocked window and stole a Lenovo laptop computer and cash. The estimated loss is $785.

Criminal damage ■ Someone punctured the rear tires to a victim’s two vehicles in the 1200 block of North Harlem Avenue sometime between 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 11. The estimated damage is $400.

■ Someone shattered a storefront window with a brick in the 400 block of North Austin Boulevard at 4:33 a.m. on Feb. 18. The offender did not gain entry to the store. The estimated damage is $800.

Aggravated assault Derrick Barnes, 37, of the 5900 block of

W. Ohio in Chicago, was arrested in the 100 block of Chicago Avenue at 11:17 p.m. on Feb. 16 and charged with aggravated assault.

Resisting a peace officer Harold Barnes, 18, of the 100 block of South Humphrey in Oak Park, was arrested at 1128 Lake Street at 10:47 p.m. on Feb. 16, and charged with resisting a peace officer.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, Feb. 10-24, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Anyone named in these reports has only been charged with a crime and cases have not yet been adjudicated. We report the race of a suspect only when a serious crime has been committed, the suspect is still at large, and police have provided us with a detailed physical description of the suspect as they seek the public’s help in making an arrest.

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Memorial service planned for murdered Oak Parker

Sergio Quiano was 30-year parishioner at St. Edmund Parish

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

A memorial service is scheduled for the late Sergio Quiano at St. Edmund Parish, 188 S. Oak Park Ave., on March 3, at 11 a.m.

Little information has been released by Oak Park police about Quiano’s murder.

The 77-year-old Oak Parker was discovered in his apartment in the 1000 block of North Boulevard on Feb. 2; the Cook County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide, noting it was the result of “multiple sharp force injuries.”

Alberto and Jovita Monarrez, who were longtime friends of Quiano, described him as a kind and generous man who “never forgot a birthday.”

Alberto Monarrez said Quiano had lived in Oak Park for over 35 years – they first met about 25 years ago at Bakers Square Restaurant and Bakery, formerly near the corner of Lake Street and Harlem Avenue, where Quiano worked as a waiter.

Quiano immigrated to the United States from the Philippines, where he had worked as a journalist, Alberto Monarrez said.

He described Quiano as a friendly man who loved to strike up a conversation with anyone who wanted to talk.

“He spent most of the majority of his life talking to people,” Alberto Monarrez recalled.

Alberto Monarrez said he was shocked to learn of the nature of Quiano’s death.

“It’s shocking to anybody for someone to do something so unimaginable … to someone so fragile,” he said.

Jovita Monarrez said Quiano was a 30year parishioner at St. Edmund and was a devout Catholic.

She also expressed disbelief at the cause of Quiano’s death.

“We’ve been working with detectives to hopefully get some resolution,” she said.

“When they told us he’d passed away we thought it was a heart attack or that he had fallen. We never would have thought someone would do something like this to him.”

She remembered him as a kind-hearted man who would buy a cup of coffee for a stranger and get to know them.

“He would buy extra T-shirts and just give them to people,” she said, adding, “He never forgot anyone who he befriended.”

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Oak Park reduces Lake Street project price tag

Village board cuts cost by nearly $3.5 million

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

The Oak Park Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Monday night, directing village staff to reduce the projected cost of a sweeping downtown beautification and infrastructure proposal from an estimated $18.5 million to about $15 million.

Village staff and business community volunteers have been planning the Lake Street streetscaping project for years. When it begins in 2019, it will include repaving of the roadway from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard, replacement of water and sewer lines in the downtown area, and beautification of sidewalks and street crossings from Harlem to Euclid.

The board discussed the project at its Feb. 5 meeting, but its most recent deliberations on the project focused more on cost reduction.

A $2 million federal transportation grant will be used for some of the roadway work, and $1.3 million will be covered from the village’s Water and Sewer Fund, while the rest will be paid for through the village’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Village Manager Cara Pavlicek said general obligation bonds

are expected to pay for about 80 to 90 percent of the village’s portion of the project.

Oak Parkers testifying Monday had mixed opinions on how much should be spent on the project, with several arguing that the high property tax burden in Oak Park should compel elected officials to reduce the cost of the project.

James Peters, a member of the community group Oak Park Property Tax Watch, encouraged trustees to cut out a portion of the project that runs along Marion Street, north of Lake Street. Peters said that section of Marion only has a handful of businesses, and removing it from the project would save taxpayers about $2 million.

Others argued for eliminating costly bluestone sidewalks and brick and granite pavers that are planned for the project. Oak Park resident Maureen Kleinman, who also is a member of the Oak Park Property Tax Watch group, said the materials would not hold up against heavy traffic and salt used to melt winter snow.

Mike Fox, owner of the Carleton Hotel and a large commercial prop-

“No one wants to spend $18 million on this project.

We all want an attractive downtown, but we don’t want to go broke doing it.”

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erty owner along Lake Street in downtown and the Hemingway District, urged trustees not to skimp too much on the details. Fox, a volunteer on the village’s streetscape advisory committee, said the original plan for the streetscaping project aimed to incorporate materials used in the Marion Street streetscaping project to connect the downtown area to the Hemingway District around Lake and Oak Park Avenue.

He said businesses in the construction zone would be disrupted for 18 months — the life of the streetscaping project — and some would not survive because of the loss of customers who don’t want to deal with the traffic.

“If you’re going to close the street for 18 months and put back concrete and asphalt, I would say don’t do it,” he said.

Trustees gave their proposed price tags for the project, none of whom argued for spending the entire projected $18.5 million.

“No one wants to spend $18 million on this project,” Trustee Jim Taglia said, agreeing that the North Marion Street portion of the proposal should be scrapped. “We all want an attractive downtown, but we don’t want to go broke doing it.” Taglia owns a frozen yogurt shop on Lake Street.

Trustee Bob Tucker said he also was in favor of scaling the project back to between $12 million and $15 million, but added that the streetscaping needs to create a sense of place to attract visitors to the village. “Downtown Oak Park is becoming a destination,” he said.

“I want to invest; I don’t want to just spend.”

Trustee Deno Andrews said he believes most visitors come to Oak Park for attractions like the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, not bluestone sidewalks, which he argued have a “country club” feel. Andrews said the village needs to focus its efforts on other parts of the village and not just downtown.

He said North Avenue, Austin Boulevard and both Chicago Avenue and Roosevelt Road east of Ridgeland Avenue are “a disaster.” “We have to be cautious about business district equity,” he said.

Andrews, along with Trustees Simone Boutet and Dan Moroney, voted no on the revised $15 million price tag, while trustees Tucker, Taglia, Andrea Button and Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb voted yes.

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RF candidate hopes for writein votes for County Clerk

Jackson-Rowe still in the race despite losing on petition signatures

By NONA TEPPER Staff Reporter

After being knocked off the ballot in February, Stephanie Joy Jackson-Rowe is still running as a write-in candidate for Cook County Clerk. She’s asking voters to write her in as “Joy-Jackson.”

The River Forest woman said she filed some 510 petitions containing more than 9,800 signatures in late 2017, after longtime incumbent David Orr announced he was retiring after 27 years. But a successful objection by Maywood resident Reginald Lamont Featherston Sr. knocked her off the March primary ballot after he claimed petition signatures were invalid and raised concerns about places of residence. “Mr. Featherston is the go-to objector in Maywood, Proviso for years and years and years; this is just his job, objecting for the Democratic machine or whoever is paying him to object. I guess he works for Karen Yarbrough,” JacksonRowe said.

Featherston Sr. is a Proviso Township employee, according to a recent article in the Village Free Press. He has filed several objections to candidates recently, most of whom represent a challenge to the Maywood United Party. The United Party’s ticket includes Henderson Yarbrough, a Maywood village trustee, who is married to Karen Yarbrough, Cook County Recorder of Deeds.

Jackson-Rowe would have faced Karen Yarbrough in the crowded primary election for Cook County Clerk. She claims that Featherston Sr., acting on behalf of Yarbrough, used services from a site called PetitionReview.com to issue his challenge.

“They used a computerized system that they purchased and got the rights to use a private computer vendor who somehow, illegally, got hold of the Illinois voter registration database and sells it to incumbents first,” Jackson-Rowe said.

But the developer of PetitionReview.com said the site is based on 2014 voter information he had access to as a campaign volunteer. Thomas Greenhaw, who ran unsuccessfully for commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in 2016, said he doesn’t advertise the service and only offers PetitionReview to candidates “who I believe will do a good job in office” as a way for them check their opponents’ petition signatures quickly. He declined to comment on whether Yarbrough’s campaign used his service.

“It is a disturbingly common tactic to file an overwhelming amount of forged, fake and fraudulent signatures on a candidate’s petition. It’s done in the hope of making it

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JOY-JACKSON: She’s still running. too difficult to review them all in the very short time period that the signatures can be contested,” Greenhaw wrote to the Wednesday Journal in an email. “The PetitionReview software helps campaigns and their volunteers review petition signatures much faster to help them object to these fraudulent petition signatures.”

The Illinois State Board of Elections also makes records from the Illinois voter registration database available for a fee to registered political committees for “bonafide political purposes.”

Meanwhile, Jackson-Rowe said she spent seven days at the Cook County Clerk’s office defending her signatures.

“One guy can’t read English well or spell everything out, one person’s brand new, never checked signatures before, another’s a veteran” who refused to accurately look up petitions, Jackson-Rowe said, later adding: “People were amazed at the subjectivity and the fact that these people could care less, nothing was done consistently, so we knew we were going to lose with this kind of process.”

Attorney Jan Kowalski McDonald and Nick Shields, Orr’s director of communications, also threw their names in the ring for clerk. Shields later withdrew from the race.

Kowalski McDonald’s name is currently printed on the ballot, as she has appealed a decision by the Cook County Electoral Board that found her signatures invalid. Her hearing is scheduled for March 7, a spokesman for the Cook County Clerk wrote in an email. Featherston Sr. has also challenged Kowalski McDonald’s signatures.

“If you want somebody progressive, proactive, concerned about cyber integrity who makes sure our elections are safe, free and clear, and continues David Orr’s quest to register more people to vote, I’m your girl,” Jackson-Rowe said.

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n spite of the incredible popularity of Marie Kondo’s organizational guidebook The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, America continues to struggle with mountains of belongings. Whether it’s items purchased and delivered through the magic of Amazon Prime, a household of inherited furniture or just ever-growing piles of stuff in closets and basements, it’s safe to say that many households are full of the runoff of busy lives.

Seven years ago, Oak Parker Patty Mullin decided that the state of most of our closets made a great career opportunity. Mentored by a neighbor who was a professional organizer, Mullin decided to become a professional organizer herself and started Organizing Unlimited.

Training While it might seem like being a professional organizer takes little more than the courage to tell people where to put things, the reality is that a lot of training goes into earning the label of professional organizer.

Mullin, who is a member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, says that it takes 1,500 hours of training to earn the NAPO seal of approval and a sequence of classes is required.

There is also an ethical requirement that Mullin says is strictly adhered to. “Whatever happens in a home, stays in a home. We don’t talk about it. There’s no condescension and no judging.”

Recognizing that there can be many emotions involved when it comes to organizing a space, Mullin says the personal component is key. “It’s gaining someone’s trust even before the project starts. Usually, we talk first on the phone to make sure they are comfortable with me before scheduling a complementary assessment. There are so many ways to make people feel comfortable.”

Types of organizing Television can provide a one sided-view of the problems of too much stuff with shows dedicated to extreme problems. Mullin has appeared on the television show Hoarders and stresses that hoarding involves a unique dynamic. She works with hoarders only if they are in counseling and prefers to take on only one hoarding client at a time

TOO MUCH: Organizer Patty Mullin (above) talks about her plan to organize a teen’s bedroom. (Right) Patty shows how she set up one of the shelves. because the jobs tend to be time-consuming and quite involved.

The bulk of Mullin’s work falls into residential organizing or senior downsizing, which can also be stressful even if it doesn’t have the psychological component of hoarding. Clients are often attached to the memories associated with an item or overwhelmed about where to begin. Mullin says she implements umbrella categories of donate, dispose, consign or keep, and takes her cues for each project based on the individual needs of the client.

For senior clients who are downsizing, it can be challenging to whittle down a lifetime of belongings in a family-sized home into See ORGANIZER on page 19

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Helping not judging from page 17 something appropriate for a smaller home.

Many people are saddened by the prospect of giving up items, but Mullin tries to play into the positive. “I had one client who was moving from a three story home into a two bedroom condo. I played up the positive. The condo had great closets, even if the smaller kitchen had less cabinet space.”

Jane Rutherford and her husband Tim hired Mullin to help when they sold their family home in River Forest, and Rutherford sings Mullin’s praises, calling her “worth her weight in gold.”

“She was very helpful in keeping us focused and getting us to think about things in a nice way and do it quickly. For example, if we came across a box of photos, we could have sifted through them for hours, but she advised us to just put them in the keep pile and move on.”

Rutherford said that Mullin has a wealth of resources in terms of knowing which items would be worth consigning and which should be donated, as well as the types of businesses that would take both.

She also notes that Mullin transformed their new, smaller space with the items they kept.

“She is great in terms of figuring out what fits where in terms of which items we should keep and take to our new place. She was also incredibly good at helping us get organized in that smaller space and setting up an organizational system that we can actually maintain.”

Many people hire Mullin when they are preparing for a move. Mullin can help them go room by room to first decide if items should be moved to the new home. “We can start packing up what they won’t need until they get to their new place and thinning out everything before they even put the home on the market.”

On the flipside of the move, Mullin can also help unpack and organize the new home, wrapping up the project in day or two, so that clients aren’t left with boxes for months.

Mullin also works with families who have recently lost a loved one when they are emptying out the family house for sale. “There is

BEFORE AND AFTER : The bed and shelving is seen moved to different locations throughout the teen’s bedroom. The bedroom (right) is pictured before Patty organizes it. (Below) An organized cube shelf. a benefit to hiring an organizer who will take the time and do everything. Often a family will say that they’ve taken everything they want, but I almost always unearth items that the family wants to keep.”

Helping clients help themselves For Mullin, a large part of her job is sparking the organizing spirit in her clients. “I never tell anybody what to get rid of. I just get them to think about it. In the kitchen, I might put all the frying pans or all of the wine glasses together. In a closet, we might find 14 pairs of black pants. It can be freeing to see everything grouped together and realize you don’t need it all.”

Once clutter and excess items have been reduced, Mullin’s job continues, and she works with clients to set up systems to keep the house organized. Rutherford says that after the initial downsizing help, they recognized how helpful Mullin could be in other areas, and

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hired her for other jobs.

“We have her back once a year or so to fine tune things,” says Jane Rutherford. “It’s easy to continue to accumulate in a small space, and she helps us organize. She also organized the garage at our summer cottage. She has a keen sense of where to put stuff, so now we can get in our beach items, our winter items, and our two cars.”

A true calling Although her career as an organizer is a second act for her professional life, Mullin recalls that there have always been signs

that she could do this. “When I was in fourth grade, I took everything out of my parents’ pantry and reorganized it. Wherever I worked as an adult, I loved to organize the storage room.”

Noting that she still has her grown children’s belongings in her basement, Mullin says the goal isn’t perfection, but to help people live better in the spaces they call home. Doing this keeps her excited for every new client.

“I truly love what I do, and every day is different. It’s helping people. People are grateful, and I never expected it would be that way. It’s so rewarding.”

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812 Augusta St 3BR, 2BA $450,000

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927 S. Humphrey Ave 3BR, 2BA $333,500

730 N. Grove Ave 4BR, 3.1BA $750,000

1167 S. Humphrey Ave 5BR + 1 BSMT, 3BA $649,000

644 Harrison St 1BR, 1BA $110,000

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1116 S. Grove Ave 4BR, 3.1BA $384,000

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419 Wisconsin Ave 2BR, 1BA $189,000

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1122 Washington Blvd 1BR, 1BA $165,000

950 Washington Blvd 1BR, 1BA $99,500

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546 N. Oak Park Ave 5BR, 2.2BA $965,000

322 S. Lombard Ave 4BR, 2BA $515,000

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637 Lyman Ave 3BR, 1BA $339,000

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200 Home Ave 2BR, 2BA $255,000

1105 Thomas Ave 4BR, 3BA $382,500

618 Thatcher Ave 5BR, 4.1BA $995,000

FOREST PARK

830 Elgin Ave 3BR, 2BA $326,500

829 Lathrop Ave 2 Flat + PKG $450,000

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614 Elgin Ave 2 Flat + PKG $310,000

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1111 Lathrop Ave 2BR, 1BA $175,000

3140 Arthur Ave 3BR, 2BA $321,000

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FEATURED LISTING

906 Jackson Avenue, River Forest

$1,160,000

Amazing 5 bed, 5.1 brick and stucco Tudor features tremendous custom built-ins and exquisite art glass grace this space. Grand 2-story entry foyer, stone fireplace, true Cook’s kitchen, Great Room fireplace, master suite with private staircase and fireplace, game room, bar area, Jacuzzi/sauna & media room.

Steve Scheuring - ID# 09864257 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

River Forest

$1,399,000

5 BR 3 ½ BA features an open floorplan with large eat-in gourmet kitchen, den that overlooks the beautiful in ground pool, attached garage and so much more.

Sheila Price - ID# 09852910

Oak Park

$645,750

$435,000

3 BR, 2.1 BA meets modern! Open kit, newly updated BA, lower level is partially finished with half bath, paver patio, fenced bckyd and new garage.

Bobbi Schaper Eastman - ID# 09864521

Oak Park

$319,500

Well designed 2 BR, 1.1 BA feat flexible living space with a gas fireplace, dining rm, newer kitchen, 2 car garage and many more interior and exterior improvements!

Lisa Andreoli & Meredith Conn – ID# 09812120

$949,000

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

$639,000

4 BR, 3 BA filled with vintage character, modern amenities, gracious foyer, formal DR, leaded glass, sunroom, family room, spacious kitchen and finished lower level.

David Stanger - ID# 09854013

River Forest

Oak Park

$420,000

3 BR, 1.1 BA 4-Square with upgrades , exquisite art glass windows, sun-room, large kitchen, breakfast rm with skylights, large master suite and lower level rec rm.

Steve Scheuring - ID# 09837097

Oak Park

1133 W Chicago Ave, Oak Park

$309,900

Fantastic 3 BR, 3 BA brick bungalow with large master bedroom suite, eat in kitchen, large and clean basement.

MANY recent improvements and is ready for new owners.

Patricia McGowan – ID# 09757090

$599,900

NEW LISTING

Oak Park

Homer Glen

$399,000

Heavy lifting has been done! Plumb, elect have been replaced, kit, BAs are updated, fnshd bsmnt, many new windows and central air. Deck and fenced in backyard.

Kara Keller – ID# 09864286

$139,000

Rise above it all in this 1 BR, 6th flr unit with a large, south facing balcony and open floor plan. Indoor garage parking, convenient location, well managed elevator, low assessments, taxes.

Ann Keeney – ID # 09821863

$519,000

Amazing space with vintage charm in this 4+1 BR, 3 BA with leaded windows, built-in book cases, french drs, oak flrs, fam rm master suite and many updates!

Patricia McGowan - ID# 09720855

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-1:30pm 641 S MAPLE AVE UNIT E

Oak Park

$384,900

3 BR, 2.2 BA town home built in ‘02.

Spacious kitchen, balcony, open living space, fam rm, master suite, flexible top floor space, vaulted ceiling, priv deck.

Patricia McGowan – ID# 09831784

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12-1:30pm 230 N OAK APRK AVE #3K

Oak Park

$799,000

4 BR, 3.1 BA estate with heated tile, office, playroom. Chefs kitchen, dramatic fam rm, marble gas fireplace, master spa suite, recreation/game rm, bar and much more!

Roman Lewis - ID# 09861076

Oak Park

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Oak Park

$785,000

3 BR, 2.2 BA French Provincial with charm, character. Expanded kitchen, formal DR and spacious bsmnt are just some of homes’ sought after features.

Heidi Rogers - ID# 09845449

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 1-3pm 1526 BONNIE BRAE PL

River Forest

$505,000

3 BR, 2.1 BA with open flr plan, fireplace, updated kit, BAs and fam rm. Newer: 20x25 size deck, 2.5 car garage, windows, furnace, chimney and water heater.

Peggy Letchos – ID# 0985134

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Oak Park

$375,000

Wonderfully maintained 2 BR, 2 BA brick ranch. Refinished hdwd flrs, lower level large fam rm, a spa bath, walk-in sauna, 3 season porch and 2 car garage + 1 space.

Saretta Joyner - ID# 09791655

NEW PRICE

Oak Park

$699,900

ECO-efficient and LEED Certified New Construction residence features tons of UPGRADES and is now ready for occupancy! Open & airy layout with large BRs with dual closets, and ample storage closets, enormous 38ft balcony accessed by MBR and great room, heated garage parking and Virtual doorman.

Patricia McGowan - ID# 09791512

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-5pm 15403 W WHEATSTONE DR

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2:30-4pm 1224 N RIDGELAND AVE

4 BR, 2 BA Queen Anne designed by renowned architect H.G. Fiddelke, Features original leaded stained glass and doors, beamed ceiling, veranda, & more!

Kim Henry - ID# 09711713

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-3:30pm 1223 N HUMPHREY AVE

NEW PRICE

River Forest

Catherine Simon-Vobornik - ID# 09833759

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 12:30-2pm 1188 HOME AVE

Oak Park

$1,395,000

NEW LISTING

Restored 4 BR, 4 BA originally designed and built by Wright’s studio. Functional, artful open flow, high-end building materials and luxury finishes. A must see!

Kara Keller - ID# 09863605

Oak Park

$1,000,000

Unique 5 bed, 1.1 bath brick Victorian filled with tons of beautiful architectural and character situated on 2 large adjacent lots. Elegant woodwork and built-ins throughout, custom plaster and crafted stain glass windows that embrace each ray of light and generous living areas spanning over 5,000 square feet.

Edward Tovar and Jame Salazar – ID# 09835701

5 BR, 4.1 BA new construction in the FLW Dist. Historic outside, new inside!

Open kit/fam/dining, screened porch.

Finished open basement!

NEW PRICE

Commercial prop opportunity, 6 city lots totaling 20,500 SF; 164 feet of frontage.

Included: 3 bay, brick building with 4183 SF currently running a auto repair company.

Theresa Jurgus - ID# 09698618

229 N Ridgeland Ave , Oak Park

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

Oak Park

FEATURED LISTING GRAND OPENING WITH NEW FURNISHED MODEL SUN 12-2PM

FEATURED LISTING

NEW LISTING

$131,000

Freshly painted and recently updated 2 bedroom unit with all new blinds, kitchen backsplash, Corian counter-top and floor, stainless steel refrigerator and range and parking space.

Vivian Jones – ID# 09853263

Oak Park

$100,000

Rehabbed in 2015, this 1 bedroom condo in great locationfeatures updated counters, back splash, newer carpet and a deeded parking space.

Arrick Pelton – ID# 09853044

Call us today to use the Local knowledge and skill of our agents paired with the broad reach and power of Baird & Warner.

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NEW PRICE

Oak Park

$650,000

Quality 6 BR, 3.1 BA with flexible floor plan allow you choice of master bedroom. Great finishes, fenced park like yard from many rooms in this home.

Lloyd Behrenbruch - ID# 09594108

OPEN HOUSE • SUN. 2-3:30pm 815 S KENILWORTH AVE

Oak Park

$500,000

One of a kind Hulbert built 4 bed, 1.1 bath, gas fireplace, formal DR, French drs, walk up attic, remodeled kitchen, many replaced windows and more!

Ann Keeney - ID# 09859570

NEW LISTING

Bensenville

$329,000

New construction 3 BR 2 BA ranch feat beautiful, open-concept flr plan, hdwd flrs, first-floor laundry tons of storage and top of the line kitchen. A must see!

Roman Lewis - ID# 09864678

NEW PRICE

Elmwood Park

$98,500

Move-in condition 2 bed, 1.1 bath condo offers newer kitchen appliances, spacious master bedroom and large 2nd bedroom with a lovely view of River Forest and 2 covered parking spaces.

Rosemary Amani – ID# 09778928

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PREVIEW HOUSE Produced by the Advertising Department

420 N EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK

$1,295,000 :: 8 bed :: 4 full & 2 half baths

Magnificent estate in the historic district of Oak Park. Recently renovated – Beautiful!

Easy One-level Living

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fantastic open floor plan welcomes you home in this mintcondition brick ranch located at 1526 Bonnie Brae in River Forest.

The bright and spacious living room is filled with light and features an elegant marble wood-burning fireplace. Gleaming oak floors run throughout the first floor, which also includes a large formal dining room, three nice size bedrooms, a beautifully remodeled full bath and an additional powder room.

You’ll love the updated eat-in kitchen with its abundant maple cabinets and high end stainless steel appliances.

The party-size deck is perfect for entertaining in the private back yard.

In the lower level, you’ll find a wonderful 1950’s family room with a classic wet bar and unique custom tile floor. There is also a full bath and an extra bonus room that would make a great home office or guest bedroom.

You will be amazed at the storage space this home offers.

Improvements include new windows, deck, chimney, fence, furnace and water heater. The super nice 2.5 car garage was built in 2008 and the roof on the house is brand new.

1526 Bonnie Brae is currently listed at $505,000. See it for yourself this Sunday at an open house from 1 to 3. For more information contact Peggy Letchos, Baird & Warner, 708-751-3424.

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST

$1,395,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home. Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

OAK PARK CONDOS - COMING SOON! 923 Clarence #3 Oak Park 2BR, 1BA • $149,000

Call Laura!

Sunny top floor 2 bedroom, 1 bath with in-unit laundry. See the Chicago skyline from your private balcony. Freshly painted throughout. Garage parking arrangement 1 block away.

1103 Holley Ct #301 Oak Park 1BR, 1BA • $125,000

David Gullo, Managing Broker

708.567.1375

GulloAssociates@gmail.com

Heart of Downtown Oak Park! Sunny, top floor 1 bedroom unit, nicely updated.

Call Laura!

938 North Blvd # 304 Oak Park 2BR, 1 BA

Call Laura!

Elevator building in central Oak Park! 1 parking space included under the building. Freshly painted throughout, hardwood floors and new carpeting. Granite countertops and Stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Solid building!

W W W. G U L LO R E A L E S TAT E . CO M

Laura Maychruk 708.205.7044

LMaychruk@comcast.net

Margaret Jones 708.804.0368 Mark Finger 708.990.8115

905 South Lombard Ste. 2 Oak Park, IL 60304

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1223 N. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 48W562 Route 30, Big Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30-3:30 301 S. Craig Pl, Lombard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1188 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $435,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 635 N. Ridgeland, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $455,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

815 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3:30 1526 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $505,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1224 N. Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4 1023 Bonnie Brae, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1519 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 1007 Wenonah Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 735 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 320 Ashland Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 545 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1104 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1000 Marion St, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $659,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 305 N. Grove Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $669,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1 749 Jackson Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $689,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1143 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 15403 W. Wheatstone, Homer Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 219 S. Grove Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weichert Realtors Nickel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $835,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 223 Thatcher Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $885,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1206 Lathrop Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1339 Ashland Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $999,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 306 Gale Ave, River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,387,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3

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230 N. Oak Park Ave, UNIT 3k, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 619 Washington Blvd, UNIT 3W, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 515 N. Harlem UNIT 201, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coldwell Banker Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 110 S. Marion St, UNIT 604, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $540,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1133 W. Chicago Ave, UNIT 2SW, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

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641 S. Maple Ave, UNIT E, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $384,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1:30 15 Forest Ave, UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $544,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 15 Forest Ave, UNIT 19, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $544,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1

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COLDWELL BANKER Oak Park | 7/6 | $1,099,000 210 S Euclid Avenue.

Oak Park | 4/3 | $949,000 219 Forest Avenue.

Oak Park | 7/4 | $875,000 233 N Elmwood Avenue.

Oak Park | 4/3 | $649,000 1200 Belleforte Avenue.

River Forest | 3/3 | $549,900 Open Sun 2-4 | 1519 Ashland Avenue.

River Forest | 3/4 | $549,000 Open Sun 2-4 | 1023 Bonnie Brae Place.

Fabulous renovation of spectacular Oak Park Victorian. 7 br, 5.5 ba, fin bsmt w/laundry.

Grand Italianate w/lrg double parlor, den, lrg dining rm, fplc, eat-in kit, 2.5-car gar.

Huge 2-flat! 1st flr unit - 3BRs, 1BA. 2nd unit - 4BRs, 2BAs - master ste duplexed up.

Spacious, sunny 4 br, 2.5 ba home on a corner lot across from Lindberg Park. 2-car gar.

Oak Park | 5/3 | $530,000 838 Clinton Avenue.

Oak Park | 4/2 | $445,000 Open Sun 12-1:30 | 635 N Ridgeland Ave.

Berwyn | 4/2 | $399,000 3434 Wenonah Avenue.

Berwyn | 5/3 | $389,000 2429 Elmwood Avenue.

Oak Park | 2/2 | $315,000 1040 S Maple Avenue.

Well-maintained 2-flat just a few blocks from Metra station. 2 garages.

Extra-wide lot.

5 bedroom, 2.5 bath single-family home in a nice location. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Fantastic 2 br, 1.5 ba 2-story gem across from Maple Park in a beautiful neighborhood.

Oak Park | 2/2 | $309,000 Open Sun 12-1:30 | 515 N Harlem Ave. 201.

4 br, 2 ba American 4-Square w/open front porch on large lot! Full bsmt.

Fenced back yard.

Westchester | 4/2 | $279,000 1820 Downing Avenue.

Westchester | 3/3 | $272,000 1307 Newcastle Avenue.

Broadview | 3/2 | $234,000 2508 S 14th Avenue.

Oak Park | 1/1 | $149,000 130 Home Avenue 3D.

Oak Park | 1/1 | $139,900 242 1/2 South Maple Avenue 2S.

Oak Park | 1/2 | $130,000 922 N Boulevard 303.

Nicely updated 4 br, 2 ba home in a central area of Westchester! Bsmt w/ bar. Back yard.

Spacious 3 br, 2.5 ba Georgian in the heart of Westchester. Close to parks and the pool.

Well-cared-for, meticulously built 3 br, 2 ba home. Updated kit. 3-car gar. LL rec rm.

Park views & superb location make this fully updated 1 br vintage unit the absolute best!

1 br condo facing west in wellmaintained building. Overlooks landscaped courtyard. W/d.

1 br, 1.5 ba SW corner unit w/double closets in master. Bldg has pool & rooftop deck.

Oak Park | 6/6 | $2,100,000 417 N Kenilworth Avenue.

Oak Park | 3/4 | $495,000 1001 Mapleton Avenue.

Westchester | 4/4 | $390,999 11282 Wildridge Street.

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Does society care about the poor?

SIGN OF THE TIMES: OPRF students carry their message during a student walkout at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Feb. 21.

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he optimists among us maintain that the arc of history bends toward progress, and at first glance they seem to be right. The last 50 years have seen significant advances for many Americans. Today, black lives matter. Women are woken. Gays are out. Hispanics are rising.

However, the largest group — the one that includes all genders, orientations, ages and ethnicities — is not doing so well. Poor people. But then no one really cares about poor people. In fact no society in all of history has much cared about poor people. They are so easy to get rid of. Starve them (see Mao, see Stalin).

We have compassion for those who are born black, gay or female. Poor?

Not so much compassion. You see, it is thought that their poverty is somehow a result of their poor choices.

What choices? The choice to be born in a hospital with a high infant mortality rate? The choice to come home to a small, badly maintained under-heated apartment in a violent neighborhood? The choice to attend a low-performing, gang-ridden school?

Ridiculous.

There are no choices. Just the bleak imperatives of not enough money to play the rigged game of capitalism where the rich get richer and the poor stay poor.

So many turn to drugs, booze and opioids. Why not? Who wouldn’t?

They get the short end of every stick. Food deserts.

Inferior medical care. Bad schools. Limited employment opportunity — except for selling drugs, which often results in lengthy prison sentences and the disqualifying stigma of being an ex-con.

Poor people do serve one function: They make the rest of us feel better about ourselves. The poor get what they deserve. We made it. They had their chance. At least we aren’t poor.

Right.

And yet things are about to get worse. Careful review by the current administration has resulted in the conclusion that poor people have it too good, so cuts in food stamps, public transportation, health care, and education are in order to ever so slightly reduce a gaping deficit, resultant from tax cuts for billionaires and increases in defense spending that’s Darth Vader’s wet dream.

And the poor bastards are stricken from voter rolls, gerrymandered and discouraged from voting. Poor people have no lobbyists or organization. The next meeting of the House or Senate Poor People’s Caucus will be the first. Not much marching for the impoverished. You’re screwed, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

The conceit of capitalism has been that a rising tide lifts all boats, but poor people have never even gotten in the boat.

The worst part is that no one really cares. No one has ever cared. Will we ever?

Shame!

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Turn prayers into action

till reeling from the senseless murder of Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer, our nation was once again rocked by a devastating mass shooting. The calls for change and prayer that followed, would lead one to believe that those precious lives, tragically taken from their families, friends, and loved ones, would lead to support for comprehensive gun control laws and community strategies that address gun violence.

Instead, we will get the inevitable row of politicians expressing their rightful condolences, outrage, heartache, and calling for prayer. History has shown us that a lack of action has led to hollow messaging. Congress has failed to act on “bump stocks,” and over 240 people have been shot in Chicago in 2018.

While many throw their hands up in despair over continued gun violence, their heads are turned away from the needed measures to create systemic change. Legislation and strategies to protect people from being murdered by firearms do exist. Unfortunately, such legislation is ignored and strategies tragically underutilized. Lobbying, dismissive attitudes, and the fickle nature of memory have created a cycle of repetitive tragedy.

What will it take for us, as a society, to wake up? Now is the time to fight for a future free of gun violence. We must create opportunity and push for common-sense laws and policies that make our communities safer.

My heart goes out to the individuals and families who have been touched by gun violence. But prayer without action is powerless. For gun violence to end, our actions must define us, not our words.

Gun violence is a symptom of interconnected issues, which requires interconnected solutions. Not one of us is immune to gun violence and unless we treat root causes, generations to come will be afflicted.

As communities we must fight for universal background checks, a federal ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, a federal ban on bump stocks, expansion of mental health treatment, campaign finance

reform, banning those convicted of domestic violence from gun ownership, ending the war on drugs, investing in our communities, placing focus on community policing, and bringing the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms into the technological age.

Current loopholes in federal gun laws exempt unlicensed sellers from having to perform any background check before selling firearms. The advent of the internet has further exacerbated this issue. With such loopholes, gun violence is dramatically increased as guns are placed in the hands of illegal buyers and gun traffickers. We must demand universal background checks at the federal level.

Between 1994 and 2004, there was a federal ban on military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.

When the ban expired, mass shooting deaths soared and continue to devastate our nation. Passing a federal ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and bump stocks is common-sense legislation as each are devices of war, not hunting.

There is a crises as mental health facilities continue to close in several cities. When one person is shot, hundreds of people are affected. Children and families wake up daily with post-traumatic stress disorder or, as one Chicago activist put it, “continuous traumatic stress disorder.” We must fight to expand mental health treatment to address the aftermath of gun violence.

Following a mass shooting, the NRA expresses openness to change, yet blocks any action from occurring as outrage subsides. Members of Congress call for change, call for moments of silence, and send their thoughts and prayers, yet no progress is made on meaningful gun legislation. The significant money the NRA puts into supporting or opposing congressional candidates is the root cause of this inaction. Citizens United has also allowed billionaire influencers to funnel millions to the NRA to

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Reset to reality on guns

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erhaps it will take our students to jolt the perpetually extreme positions of elected officials, specifically but not exclusively Republicans, in this nation on issues of guns, rampant murders by the dozens in schools, by the dozens on streets very near to Oak Park.

We believe we may have reached a reset on an issue which has devolved into the most irrational of all the irrational debates and logic stomping that has come to mark our shared political lives in America.

The murders of 17 in a public high school in Florida has brought to light a spine, a common sense, a B.S. call-out that has been buried in the intense, hateful rhetoric of the NRA, its gun manufacturing backers and those like Donald Trump who marinate in its venom.

Astoundingly articulate teens in Parkland, Florida see through it all. And with their plainspokenness in representing a generation that has been raised with the specter of school shootings, with their mastery of social media, and with a candor that cuts every politician bought and controlled by NRA cash, that reveals right wing media flaming their commonsense responses and exposes the obvious: A vast majority of Americans favor both the Second Amendment and stringent restrictions on who can and cannot buy firearms, favor limits on specific weapons, add-ons and steroidal-sized packaging of ammunition.

Now that energy has spread throughout our nation. We saw it last week when some 600 students at Oak Park and River Forest High School walked out to voice their repudiation of the idea this gun culture is unsolvable, unchangeable. We applaud their efforts, we applaud the school administration for getting out of their way, and we look forward to what comes next.

This common-sense whirlwind has also reset gun debate in Springfield. There Sen. Don Harmon has renewed his 15-year push for a measure licensing gun dealers in Illinois. It passed the Senate last year, then stalled in the House. If it were to clear the House this session, it is hard to see how Gov. Bruce Rauner, being primaried from the right by the fully despicable Jeannie Ives, could sign it. More reason for bringing a Democrat back to the governor’s mansion. (Yes, even though we still believe Mike Madigan is a pox on our state.)

Sergio Quiano’s life Sergio Quiano was the 77-year-old Oak Parker murdered in his downtown area apartment a month back. No arrest has been made in the death of this Filipino immigrant, a victim, in medical examiner jargon, of “multiple sharp force injuries.”

Might have been the last we wrote about Mr. Quiano, pending an arrest that may or may not come to pass. But it is not the final word. Because of his life of intentional effort at connection with others, even if in passing, we’ve now heard from people who met this man, watched him strolling downtown Oak Park streets, frequenting Prairie Bread and Panera, and who appreciated his kind ways. Two weeks ago we ran an essay by Matt Baron, today a letter from Bill Higgins.

And in our news section today is a brief story about the shared effort of an Oak Park couple and the pastor at St. Edmund to assure that Mr. Quiano will have a funeral Mass to celebrate his life and a suitable burial.

The funeral mass will be March 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Edmund, 188 S. Oak Park Ave. This is what being an Oak Parker, even at the margins, is about. Remembered. Respected. Honored.

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Never stop calling B.S.

igh school students. All but adult, yet with none of the surrender of adults. None of the conditioned passivity and resignation to “the way the world is.”

Their B.S. meters far more highly tuned than ours. They see right through the hypocrisy of purchased politicians like Marco Rubio, whose convictions are sold to the highest bidder. “Pathetically weak” as grieving father Fred Guttenberg described Rubio’s and President Trump’s comments following the latest school massacre. Pathetically weak like every other Republican in the pocket of the NRA — a few Democrats, too, but mostly Republicans — who prostrate themselves in fealty before the altar of the Second Amendment.

You can’t profess to care about kids and oppose gun regulation. Not anymore. Not after Parkland, Florida. Not after the killing of 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Failure to protect our children. Guilty as charged.

Take it from Emma Gonzalez, her rising voice raspy with outrage and pain, her hands furiously wicking away tears like windshield wipers, her words lasering through the accumulated bullshit of the professional rationalizers, justifiers and excuse-makers.

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TRAINOR

The people in the government who were voted into power are lying to us. And us kids and our parents seem to be the only ones who notice and call B.S. Companies trying to make caricatures of the teenagers these days, saying that we are all self-involved and trend-obsessed and they hush us into submission … we are prepared to call B.S! Politicians, who sit in their gilded House and Senate seats funded by the NRA, telling us nothing could have been done to prevent this, we call B.S! They say tougher gun laws do not decrease gun violence. We call B.S! They say a good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun. We call B.S! … They say no laws could have prevented the hundreds of senseless tragedies that have occurred. We call B.S! That [we] don’t know what we’re talking about, that we’re too young to understand how the government works. We call B.S! If you agree, register to vote. Contact your local congresspeople.

Give them a piece of your mind!

It wasn’t a speech. It was a force of nature. The power of pure, righteous fury. You owe it to yourself to watch Emma Gonzalez online. She blew away any stereotypes you might harbor about high school “kids.”

Back here in Oak Park, Connor Hartweg, one of the organizers of the Feb. 21 OPRF High School solidarity walkout, and Max Freeman, a member of the OPRF Youth Action and Civics Club, were interviewed by 1981 OPRF grad Tony Sarabia on WBEZ’s Morning Shift the following day.

“The government is not standing for us,” Hartweg said. “The government and the president are not going to do anything to protect us. We’ve got to be the change. We’re not going to stop. We’re here to stay.”

Freeman added, “The NRA is the greatest grassroots organization, but high school students are the best experts on social media and we have more energy. We will outshine the NRA. We can be part

of something bigger in 2018 and 2020.”

Those of us who have been speaking out on the issue of gun violence for a very long time always knew a tipping point was coming. We just didn’t know how or when it would happen — or who would lead it. Columbine, Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois, Sandy Hook Elementary, so many others. When would the country finally, decidedly, turn against the death peddlers, the way the country turned against the tobacco companies in the 1990s? When would we turn toward comprehensive, common-sense regulation of guns to reverse this tide of bloodshed?

It took high school students to show us

the way.

There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come. And there is nothing weaker than an idea whose time has passed — that guns are more important than our kids’ lives.

It took high school students to point out how “pathetically weak” that idea is. Standing on the cusp of adulthood and the verge of voting, their moral clarity reframed this debate. But as those of us who stood on that cusp long ago know all too well, we’re not out of the woods yet.

How can the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School avoid the discouragement and disillusionment that many of us experienced?

Well, they can start by looking to their school’s namesake.

According to Wikipedia, “Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an American journalist, author, women’s suffrage advocate, and conservationist known for her staunch defense of the Everglades against efforts to drain it and reclaim the land for development.” She was 5-foot-2, weighed 100 pounds and, according to one reporter, “had a tongue like a switchblade and the moral authority to embarrass bureaucrats and politicians and make things happen.” (Marjory would have loved Emma Gonzalez.)

Douglas’ death — at the age of 108! — was the only thing, one observer noted, that could shut her up. Ed Davison, chair of the Florida Audubon Society, said, “She kept a clear vision of the way things ought to be, and she didn’t give a lot of credibility to excuses about why they’re not like that.”

According to a tribute in The American Prospect magazine by Peter Dreier, Douglas once advised, “Be a nuisance where it counts. Do your part to inform and stimulate the public to join your action. Be depressed, discouraged, and disappointed at failure and the disheartening effects of ignorance, greed, corruption and bad politics — but never give up.”

As Dreier noted, “The students at Douglas High may not know it, but in translating their anguish into activism, they are carrying on in the tradition of their school’s namesake.”

So should we all. To Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg, Connor Hartweg, Max Freeman, and all the other outspoken high school students nationwide: Don’t ever stop calling B.S. Soon enough you will be parents yourselves — or uncles or aunts. No matter how tough this fight gets against the greedy who profit from our misery, we have to keep fighting.

We have no choice.

Our lives, and the lives of our children, depend on it.

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W E D N E S D A Y

by Marc Stopeck

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

Editor and Publisher Dan Haley Senior Editor Bob Uphues Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak

Sergio Quiano’s journey

The recent news of the murder of Sergio Quiano reminded me of an earlier time when I knew him. He worked as a waiter at the old Baker’s Square on Harlem.

He was energetic, always smiling, humorous, and the best at what he did. After the demise of Baker’s Square, I lost track of him. Some years later, I would see him walking in Oak Park. It seemed time had taken a toll on his health — his gait was unsteady and he seemed to have lost his

warm smile. I was happy to run into him at Panera a few months ago and we chatted about Baker’s Square days.

For someone who must have spent his entire adult life in Oak Park, there must be more information about how he lived and those of us who would wish to know and share his journey.

CLARK

nomic development, and job creation. Not everyone will be successful, but everyone should have the opportunity to be successful.

Placing an emphasis on community policing which focuses on pro-active problem-solving and building relationships with communities served is extremely important. Empowering community members, and officers understanding the communities they serve, helps to end the “us vs. them,” mentality that often exists and leads to addressing underlying conditions that impact public safety.

Communities, government, law enforcement agencies, social service providers, local and national leaders, schools, and churches must work in partnership to address the interconnected issues of gun violence.

Together, we must all do more than pray.

The solutions exist, but they are being ignored and underfunded. What will it take? Whose son, whose daughter, whose mother, whose father, whose school, whose police department, whose family, whose community will have to be impacted before we wake up as a nation and fight for the changes required to end gun violence?

From here on out, the answer to our prayers is action.

Anthony V. Clark is a candidate for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District.

What will it take? from page 29 influence elections. Reversing Citizens United would lead to gun reform.

Studies have shown a direct correlation between firearms and violence against women. The presence of a firearm during a domestic violence incident increases the likelihood of a homicide by 500 percent. Domestic abusers should not be allowed to own firearms.

The immediate and long-term effects of ending the war on drugs would have a significant impact on decreasing the number of gun fatalities across the nation. Families are broken as the war on drugs creates an endless cycle of black and minority populations being incarcerated, devastating communities.

Our communities must be invested in. Nothing stops a bullet like opportunity. There is a direct link between a lack of opportunity and violence as studies show the most poverty-stricken neighborhoods have the highest crime rates. We must address economic desperation and despair by investing in infrastructures, schools, eco-

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Integrity and justice in the 11th I have worked as a court clerk for 20 years and have had the unique opportunity to work with many different judges. I witness firsthand the good and the bad of our judiciary.

One of the recent standouts has been Judge Joanne Rosado.

She is decisive, while remaining courteous. She is a pleasure to clerk for, laid back enough to put you at ease but professional without making proceedings uncomfortable.

She makes sure that the defendants understand what they are being charged with, and

assures that everyone involved in each case will be treated with fairness.

She runs the courtroom efficiently and with the evenhanded temperament that we expect and deserve from the judiciary. She is the most qualified in this race and her presence on the bench is essential to the good of our community.

Please join me and vote for Judge Joanne Rosado, who has proven herself on the bench.

Tina Trost

Oak Park

Rosado is ‘qualified,’ Frankel ‘highly qualified’ As the volunteer coordinator for the campaign of Scott J. Frankel in the 11th Judicial Sub-circuit of Cook County, I am disturbed to see the misrepresentation by his opponent, Joanne Rosado, on the door hangers recently distributed in Oak Park by her campaign. The door hanger states that candidate Rosado is “the only qualified judge running in the 11th Sub-circuit, which includes all of Oak Park.”

The Chicago Bar Association did rate her “Qualified” for the office of Circuit Court Judge. However, her promotional material fails to mention that this very same body rated her opponent, Scott J. Frankel, “Highly Qualified” — their top rating. The rating statement notes that “Mr. Frankel is highly regarded by his colleagues, adversaries, and judges, before whom he has appeared, for his knowledge of

the law and legal ability.”

Scott Frankel has 32 years of diverse legal experience, twice as much as Ms. Rosado, most particularly as a trial lawyer in courtrooms as diverse as traffic court and the Illinois Supreme Court.

He has lived in Oak Park for 20 years. She is a resident of Rosemont.

I have devoted countless hours to Scott’s campaign since last summer because I believe in his candidacy and that he is the right choice for Oak Park. I hope you will join me March 20 in voting for Scott J. Frankel, the most experienced and qualified candidate for the 11th Sub-circuit Judge position, a role where integrity and honesty are fundamental.

Deborah Wess Oak Park

Gun control and mental illness

Free at last! The ideas that shape the world! Media is finally beginning to say what thoughtful people have understood for many years. It is not the NRA promoting freedom to support the Second Amendment but an understandable reluctance to label a very few mentally ill persons the culprit in the great majority of the mass shootings.

The real challenge is to find, treat and control the persons with these homicidal urges.

While not destroying the basic freedoms of all of us — including these very sick indi-

viduals.

At last, by recognizing and beginning to work toward solutions, we Americans are on the right track. Control guns, yes. But do it intelligently, not in reaction and with solutions that punish everyone and fail to deal with the few individuals who are the problem — persons who have untreated homicidal mental illness or have fallen through the cracks in the identification and treatment process.

Dave Schweig Oak Park

More education coverage please Why doesn’t the Wednesday Journal have someone covering the education beat? Most of our tax dollars go to pay for schools in Oak Park and River Forest, but there is only a rare article on what is going on, pedagogically, in the schools.

I want to hear what the children in our community are learning, and how they

are succeeding, or not. I want you to make us informed taxpayers when it comes time to vote. I am sure you could have at least one article per week. This would still be many pages less than you devote to school sports.

Alan Peres Oak Park

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It’s time we end homelessness

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n Oak Park, we have about 50 people who are chronically homeless. In our schools, more than 100 kids are homeless. That means they are couch surfing or living with friends or relatives. And another 5 percent of people in Oak Park live below the extreme poverty line of $9,000 per year, making Oak Park inaccessible for many.

At the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition, we are working to end homelessness in Oak Park by making it rare, brief and one time.

In 2017, more than 35 public and private sector organizations developed a plan, and in the past year significant progress has been achieved. Working with a core team from Housing Forward, Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, the Oak Park Public Library, the village of Oak Park, and a5, we held quarterly meetings with the coalition to execute the plan.

Oak Park has long held affordable housing as one of its values. In 2017, the Affordable Housing group submitted a response to a village of Oak Park RFP requesting $500,000 for a short-term rental assistance fund. The group also supports the village plan to invest dollars in affordable housing units.

In addition, the Affordable Housing Work Group submitted a grant proposal to Housing Action Illinois for a staff member to work on behalf of the coalition and with Housing Forward on a coordinated entry program.

While many organizations provide help to those in need, enhanced coordination is a goal of the coalition. The Service Intersections Group collaborated to create a standardized screening tool designed to identify needs and keep individuals from slipping through the cracks. The tool also provides referral resources to the agencies providing services for food programs, public assistance, early childhood, behavioral health, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, seniors, immigration and medical and dental care.

Next step: developing a referral database that provides updated, interactive resource information and a closed-loop referral system.

Once implemented, the referral database will help the providers link clients to the

appropriate services, allow different providers to coordinate services and follow up on the outcome of the referral. The database will provide analytics to help planning bodies and advocates close service gaps and advocate for needed services.

More than 100 students in Oak Park elementary schools and high school are homeless. This can have devastating impacts on the students’ overall development. The schools serve as critical and important touch points for connecting families to services in order to stabilize their financial and living arrangements as quickly as possible.

The Community Touchpoints Group worked with District 97 over the past year to identify ways to connect families to services, and entered into an agreement between Housing Forward and D97 to implement referral strategies so that the D97 registrar and other key staff can share a family’s contact information with Housing Forward, which can now work to shorten the amount of time students and families endure the detrimental stress related to housing instability.

To generate community awareness and support, the coalition made presentations across the village, developed a website and grew its social media presence. Sponsors Oak Park Apartments and Waterton helped the coalition reach more people in Oak Park — yet there is much more to do.

In 2018, we will also begin working on another goal: providing education, employment and career opportunities for the homeless.

On March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition will hold its second annual meeting.

Join us to learn more about our progress and this year’s goals for the Plan of Action. To RSVP, please email Chloe at czuberbuhler@a5inc.com. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

The core team of the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition includes Lisa DeVivo, John Harris, Vanessa Matheny, Jim Madigan, Carolyn Newberry-Schwartz, Lynda Schueler, and Dawn Stockmo.

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That the random taking of life in the United States is a moral, social and economic crisis cannot be overstated. This problem is complex and it will not have a simple or comfortable answer.

At its root, the United States is a secular country of laws. Its “Ten Commandments” are the Bill of Rights. Trafficking with one of them, in this case the Second Amendment, can lead to the destruction of them all.

That said, there is no reason for any person who is not working in a recognized military organization — with its rules, regulations and sacred oath — to own a military-grade firearm. Our family has experienced the damage such weapons deliver. Granted, the incident took place within a combat circumstance. Our son, Lt. Col. Matthew Smith (OPRF ’94 and Tradition of Excellence OPRF ’17), was ambushed by one of our Afghan allies in 2013. He was shot from behind with an American M-16, a weapon similar to an AR-15. It cost him his right leg. That detail does not alter the fact that military grade weapons are designed to deliver deadly force that mitigate collat-

eral hostile situations. There is neither sport nor pleasure associated with that activity.

Should a person feel the need to fire such weapons, a regulated system where they may be fired in a controlled environment, under constant supervision and at a significant monetary cost could be created. If a person’s need to fire such weapons goes deeper than this alternative suggests, enlist in the Army.

It is to that phenomenon of deeper needs where part of the root cause of this issue of violence resides. For all of the lip service paid to it, the issue of mental illness in this country still carries almost as much stigma as being HIV positive.

Mental illness is being expressed in the anonymous power of cyberbullying, the cryptic shadow of denial and the overt inhumanity of random gun violence.

The combination of overmedication and a hyperbolic news media is not the answer. The time is past to recognize the complexity of the problem and begin to implement resolutions. The rest is noise.

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Pilot parking test needs to be done right Oak Park is considering a number of changes to our parking regulations with a pilot program test. The area of the pilot program is bounded by Harlem on the west, Oak Park Avenue on the east, South Boulevard on the north and Harrison on the south. If you were trying to pick an area for a test, it is hard to imagine a better location because this area is a microcosm of all of the parking issues in Oak Park.

We’ve got traditional single-family homes next to numerous multifamily residences. We’ve got the Green Line on one end and the Blue Line on the other with the pressures of commuters looking for ways to park. Throw in the needs of a hospital, a middle school, and retail shopping to round out the mix of competing needs and interests. The streets in this area are narrow and often jammed with cars, trucks, and buses. Everyone is trying to maneuver their way through this very dense part of our village. Along the way, some of those vehicles need to park for varying amounts of time.

It may be time to change our parking regulations. Here is the rub, with this number of competing interests, what does success look like? The village and their paid consultants have spent considerable effort outlining a whole new set of

parking regulations which you may love or hate, depending on your needs. Having reviewed the documentation and talked with some of the participants at the public meetings, the changes appear overwhelming.

Having gone through the presentation, the village website, and the YouTube video, it is virtually impossible to understand all of the changes being proposed and their impact on our day-to-day experience of trying to drive and park in the test area.

The most important part of designing a test is figuring out how you are going to measure it and ensure you’ve got the budget and data gathering/analysis mechanisms in place to do so. Ultimately the trustees will have to make a permanent decision to go back to the old way, expand the test to something that is village-wide, or learn from the test and create a different solution. The citizens and our trustees deserve this information prior to even starting the test.

To date, there has been limited public conversation, no information on the website, no timelines, no proposed budgets and no testing protocols to help us understand how the village intends to learn from this test. Lacking that dialog and transparency, it is easy to assume nefari-

ous intentions on the part of our political leadership. In some of these meetings, there have been comments made about how “the trustees want us to fast-track” this proposal. That’s a really bad idea.

This is a time for discipline and caution and not expediency or recklessness.

Oak Park has struggled with parking policies for the last 80 years. If we want to do a test, let’s do it, but do it right. From what we’ve seen, we have lots of ideas of things we want to change and no ideas as to how we’ll know if we made the problem better or worse. Let’s get it right and spend the time and money to know that we’re moving our village forward on this very contentious issue.

Kelly & Tom Kline, Mila Tellez, Nile Wendorf, Barbara Riley, David Kepchar, Lisa and David Boon, Sarah Hellstrom, Imran Ali, Wesley and Kate MacMillan, Anne Monson, Loren Brown, Nancy Staples, Dan Silberberg, Rani Johnson, Maureen Pond, Megan & Tarick Loutfi, Geoff & Mary Prudden, Wendy Norris, Kristi Sloniger, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Susan Abate, Kathy Halfpenny, Kris Nelson, Peter Conover, Brooke McMillin, Peggy & Bob Vogt, Arv & Audry Vanagunas, Catherine MacMillan, Randi Woodworth, Nancy Staples, Karen Kvanaugh, Larry Brozek, Robert & Jody Becker, Susan Akers, Carol & Gary Papke, Carolyn Walter Oak Park

About that D97 tax error

Pardon me if I can’t get too worked up about a minor tax withholding programming error [D97 apologizes for income tax withholding error, News, Feb. 21]. For a person earning $60K, a difference of 1.25% in half a year’s withholding is around $375.

Most people get refunds, so it might mean a smaller refund rather than a larger balance due April 15. Regardless, if you have a $60K job and $375 is going to drive you into bankruptcy, you ought to reconsider your spending habits.

As a taxpayer, I’m more concerned that not a single middle school math teacher noticed a math error that directly impacts their paycheck — or if they noticed it, they didn’t say anything about it. Had District 97 been withholding too much in taxes, I suspect there would have been howls of protest.

I have no sympathy for any employee who knew there was a mistake and decided not to point it out.

As far as D97 administrators not being alert because changes usually happen Jan. 1 — that’s bogus. Illinois operates on a July to June fiscal year and it’s typical for state tax changes to be effective July 1.

Bob Stigger

Oak Park

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Nancy Follett was an extraordinary leader A few weeks ago we learned of the death of Nancy Follett. Wednesday Journal remembered Nancy as an energetic and very involved community leader [Obituaries, Feb. 7]. The board and staff of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation are particularly mindful of her impact, remembering her work to make the foundation what it is today. Her efforts began two generations ago when she set forth a path for the foundation with her vision and determination to see our community prosper.

Nancy Follett was instrumental in organizing the foundation’s focus to become a more active participant in the community, aiming to address long-term needs.

Previously, the Community Foundation had been a trust with representation from each of the regional banks and was managing a $250,000 contribution made from the

Austin family. River Forest resident Ann Pepper was serving as a part-time executive director, working out of her home.

Nancy could see that if the foundation was going to be a viable effective organization, it needed office space, a more public presence, and professional staff with more time to focus on growth and development.

She believed that the foundation should be a strong organization so it could be a repository for philanthropic gifts that would be of greater help to the community.

Thanks to her leadership, the foundation increased staff, found space and began to build assets. She was a charter member of Women Leaders in Philanthropy, bringing similarly-minded women together to build an endowment from which grants could be made.

Women Leaders in Philanthropy is now

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94 women strong. Beginning with assets of $250,000, today the foundation manages $37.8 million. With these assets, last year the foundation provided 47 impactful grants to nonprofits, 447 scholarships to students, capacity-building seminars for local nonprofits as well as Leadership Lab, Success of All Youth, and PlanitGreen funding.

All of this is possible because of Nancy Follett. What was an idea generations ago is today a fulfillment of her vision and commitment. We are forever grateful to this most extraordinary leader.

Stacey Williams Board Chair

Sheryl Martin Interim president & CEO Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

M E M O R I E S

Mrs. Baker’s secret weapon

rs. Baker, my third- and fourth-year Latin teacher at OPRF High School was a kind person who never raised her voice, but she had a secret weapon — known to the students as “the glare.”

We didn’t see it often, but when we did, we believed that her secret weapon could freeze the hands on a clock, stop a thug in his tracks, and scare even the toughest criminal.

This is how it worked: her eyebrows arched, her nostrils flared and her lips became razor thin. Her eyes were the scariest because they changed color from gray to black.

There were about 20 boys and girls in Latin 3 and 4, and on the rare occasion when someone would be misbehaving and not paying attention, Mrs. Baker would walk over to the student and give him/ her “the glare.” The kid would shrink like a dying violet and quickly get back on track.

The consequences of challenging “the glare” were too scary to imagine.

Only a few students tried to cross the line and stare at her, but they quickly folded because Mrs. Baker could hold the glare” — we believed — forever.

Mrs. Baker had the incredible ability to foresee problems before they became apparent to others in the classroom, and one look in the culprit’s direction stopped any indiscretions.

I remember one time, though, when “the glare” was truly challenged by a guy named Ron. He was annoying a girl who sat in front of him, and he wouldn’t stop even when asked to by the girl.

Mrs. Baker walked to Ron’s desk and gave him “the glare” and since Ron was a goof-off, the class carefully watched Ron’s reaction.

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We were shocked when Ron told Mrs. Baker that she looked weird. The class was surprised because Ron had received “the glare” and had not wilted.

I saw a sudden change in Mrs. Baker’s face. She appeared taken aback. I suddenly felt that Ron had gained the upper hand on Mrs. Baker, and that he would become more of a pain every day.

I was mistaken, and since I sat across the aisle from Ron, I saw it all.

Mrs. Baker sighed deeply and then gave him an “ultra-glare.”

Her eyes not only changed color, but they became huge, her lips became white, and she grinned at Ron. This was the finishing touch.

Ron’s eyes fluttered, his jaw dropped and tears came to his eyes. He was defeated, and he knew it.

He apologized to Mrs. Baker and never again did he act like an idiot.

I am certain that Mrs. Baker would never send a goof-off to the dean’s office because the deans did not possess “the glare,” so who could they intimidate?

During the two years Mrs. Baker was my Latin teacher, she supervised four student teachers.

These student teachers had great control of our classroom because Mrs. Baker had taught them “the glare,” and they used it well.

It’s too bad that Mrs. Baker didn’t patent her secret weapon because it would be a helpful tool for today’s teachers to use when confronting a challenging student.

John Stanger is a lifelong resident of Oak Park, a 1957 graduate of OPRF High School, married with three grown children and five grandchildren, and a retired English professor (Elmhurst College). Living two miles from where he grew up, he hasn’t gotten far in 77 years.

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Joan Preys, 84 Former Oak Park resident

Joan Preys (nee Wiemeler), 84, formerly of Oak Park, died in her sleep at her Chicago home on Feb. 6, 2018.

Born in Chicago, she spent most of her grade school and high school years in a boarding school. After graduation, she attended Wright Junior College and worked for AT&T for 10 years. In 1963, she married Konstantin Preys, and they moved to Oak Park and raised a family. In 1991, the couple retired to Boise, Idaho where they were very happy for many years.

They returned to Oak Park in 2009 due to Konstantin’s declining health.

After his death, she moved back to her old family home where she lived with her brother.

Joan Preys is survived by her brother, George; her sons, Nick (Emi) and Michael (Erin); and her grandchildren, Natasia, Sophia and Matthew.

There will be a Celebration of Life for her on March 2 at Skrine Chops, 7230 W. Madison St. in Forest Park from 6 until 9 p.m.

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his month we have been highlighting our Affinity Groups - the memberdriven teams organized around a particular industries or interests. Our Health and Wellness Group is the largest among our four.

Health and Wellness meets only three times a year, other than subcommittee work focused on organizing our annual Community Health and Wellness Fair.

Two of the tri-annual “meetings” are targeted networking opportunities for professionals within the wellness space to come together and get to know each other. Named “business card exchanges,” these are more than just mixers.

Providers come to intentionally build their referral base.

Wellness providers tell us that general Chamber networking helps them meet potential clients. However, they wanted an

affinity group to meet each other.

Our two Business Card Exchanges gather physical therapists, acupuncturists, fitness gurus, medical doctors, podiatrists, audiologists, social workers, the home help services, mental health professionals and others in the industry. They come together to learn about each other’s practices so that they speak knowledgeably and make referrals when patients need services that they themselves do not provide.

The next Business Card Exchange is Wednesday, February 28 at 5pm at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Free to members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at oprfchamber.org/ events.

The third annual professional development gathering of the Health and Wellness Affinity Group is the “vendor meet-up” held in conjunction with the annual health fair.

Providers are given tips on creating an exciting and magnetic trade booths at consumeroriented expos. While this opportunity is linked to our own health fair, it is open to all members,

not just exhibitors at our own event.

Finally, the Health and Wellness Affinity Group organizes our annual health fair in partnership with the West Cook YMCA. This once a year event gathers over seventy exhibitors and attracts hundreds of local residents. Although putting on an event of this magnitude is a labor of love, the process itself builds relationships and establishes our member volunteers as leaders in our business community.

The annual Community Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 11am 3pm at the West Cook YMCA. The event is free and open to the public.

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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

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

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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. www.unitedlutheranchurch.org

708/386-1576

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Grace Lutheran Church

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

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

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Child care available 9-11am

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

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Ascension Catholic Church

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

607 Harvard Street (at East Av.) Oak Park, Illinois Rev. Robert M. Niehus, Pastor Sunday Bible Class: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:10 Sunday Worship Services: 8:00 and 10:30 am Church Office: 708/386-3306 www.christlutheranoakpark.org Lutheran-Missouri Synod

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11:00am Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 10:00am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 www.stjohnforestpark.org

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

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St. Edmund Catholic Church

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

Sunday Masses: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

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

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.

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Our Lady Immaculate Church 410 Washington Blvd Oak Park. 708-524-2408 Mass Times: Sat. 8:00am Sun. 7:30 & 10:00am Operated by Society of St. Pius X. Confessions 1 hr. before each mass

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Betty’s Day Care Academy, INC, located at 5719/25 W. Chicago Ave., is seeking Teachers, Administrative Support, and a Director to assist her in her newly remodeled Day Care center.

Must have 4 years of Head Start experience, a love for children, be organized, professional and able to work well with others.

If this is you, call the Daycare at 773-261-1433 or fax your Resume to 773-261-1434.

CAREGIVERS NEEDED LOCALLY We need compassionate and reliable caregivers to provide comfort and care to elders in our communities. Start working fast. We are looking for Caregivers that are available to work immediately.

Please visit our website at www. cantata.org for more information and to submit an application.

On-The-Spot Interviews and Hiring every Tuesday at 1pm-3pm.

PART TIME CLEANERS MAID IV SERVICE, a local Brookfield cleaning company is looking for enthusiastic part-time cleaners. Pay bewteen $12 and $14 per hour. Opportunity for more hours and pay based on performance.

Contact Shannon 505-615-9476.

EMT-BASIC LUCAS AMBULANCE SERVICE IS NOW HIRING FULL AND PART TIME IDPH LICENSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. CALL ROBERTA (708) 442-7533 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY ( 10AM UNTIL 4PM).

CONCRETE LABORERS WANTED CONCRETE & MASONRY WORK Full time, seasonal, 8 months/yr Call George 773-497-1217 between 8am & 4pm LAND SURVEYING CAD TECH. Career opportunity for a Part or Full-Time Survey CAD Technician in River Forest. Minimum 5 years experience in all phases of land surveying; ALTA, boundary, topographic, as-built, construction plans, subdivision plats, legal descriptions, reviewing/understanding local/state ordinances. Strong mathematical and drafting skills, excellent verbal/ written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret civil/ architectural/utility plans and specs.

Must be a self-motivated team player. Contact Nadia Abrahamson at nadia@usandcs.com LANDSCAPE/LABORER Independent landscaper looking for landscape laborers for Oak Park area. 30-40 hrs a week. Mon-Fri. 708-547-9121

-Be DCFS teacher qulified -Be flexible, able to plan, organize & relate well with children, parents & co-workers -Love children and have a passion to help them learn & grow -Be able to lead and work well as part of a team -Model the love and joy of learning, earnings 20 workshop credits yearly Email inquiries and resumes to admin@oakparkbuildingblocks.com or call 708-386-1033 for more info.

Mobile Software Engineer–Android sought by Uptake Technologies, Inc. in Chicago, IL. Aply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com # 15455.

SUBURBAN RENTALS 919 Dunlop #1 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 6 Rooms $1700 Beautiful 1st floor unit of a 2-flat.

Hardwood floors throughout. Newly redone bathroom, eat-in kitchen with pantry and back porch. Close to Blue Line and 290. Includes water, laundry in basement and 2 parking spaces, 1 in the garage. No smoking or pets.

Contact Maureen (708)287-8256

Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

CHURCH FOR RENT OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

Includes Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Midweek Service/ Bible Study, Office Options.

708-848-9776

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2 Offices 220 to 1100 sq. ft.

Store 1100 sq. ft.

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WANTED PARKING SPACE GARAGE SPACE WANTED Near Harlem Ave. Anywhere between North Ave. and Irving Park.

Call 773-637-3847.

ITEMS FOR SALE FUTON $49. Call 708-488-8755.

LLADRO MOTHER & CHILD Lladro sculpture “Adoration� #12, mother & child. $1495.

Call 708-488-8755.

PICKARD CHINA 11 place settings, 5pcs each. Cream w/ platinum edge. $149 for set.

Serving pieces priced separately.

708-488-8755

TO BE GIVEN AWAY SEWING ODDS AND ENDS Black felt, curtain pleat tape, various thread, vintage 60’s and 70’s colors, other trim odds and ends.

Call 708-813-3403.

WANTED TO BUY CASH FOR VINYL RECORDS Cash for Records!!! Get cash for your Rock, Jazz, Punk, Soul, Folk, etc. LP’s, 45’s & 78’s. Please call or text Tony at 773-372-6643 or email at tonyassrecords@gmail.com WANTED MILITARY ITEMS: Helmets, medals, patches, uniforms, weapons, flags, photos, paperwork, Also toy soldiers-lead plastic-other misc. toys. Call Uncle Gary 708-522-3400

TAX SERVICES INCOME TAXES BY CPA.

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Or call us toll free at 1-888-328-8457 for an appointment.

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CARPENTRY

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Home Remodeling Custom Carpentry, Decks Kichens, Baths, Basements licensed / bonded / insured

708-363-8379

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CLEANING Pam’s A+ Cleaning Service

Start Your New Year Clean with our service that cleans to your specifications. If your home is not becoming to you, you should be coming to us!

28 years in business with references. For a free estimate please call 708-937-9110

ELECTRICAL– LOW VOLTAGE KINETIC KONCEPTS A division of Kinetic Energy Inc, is a local, residential low voltage specialist in home networking, smart TV installation and programming, landscape and under-cabinet lighting.

Call for free estimate.

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HANDYMAN CURT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Drywall Repair • Painting Fans Installed • Carpentry Trim Gutter Cleaning • Window Repair

FLOORS KLIS FLOORING INC.

New hardwood flooring installation & pergo. Sanding, re-finishing, staining. Low prices, insured.

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BASEMENT CLEANING

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HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Original File Number: 986766100037 on December 30, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of ANDREW JOHNSTON with the business located at: 1114 ELGIN AVENUE APT. NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: Johnston, Andrew James 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130; Bellinder, Samantha Concetta 1114 ELGIN AVE., NO. 3, FOREST PARK, IL 60130.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT KENOSHA COUNTY PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 17CV1292 TO:Seth Molek 531 South Cuyler Oak Park IL 60304

You are hereby being notified that the Plaintiff Carthage College has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

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THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To each person named above as a defendant:

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Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park & Riverside Since 1974

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Here comes BONAFIDE AUTO INC, corporate address of 4160 US HIGHWAY 69 S, LUFKIN, TX 75901 making a good faith attempt to inform SHANIKA L GREEN â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ownerâ&#x20AC;?, residential and mailing address of 8811 S ELIZABETH, CHICAGO, IL 60620 and EXETER FINANCE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lienholderâ&#x20AC;?, mailing address of P.O. Box 166008 Irving, TX 75016, of the intent to enforce a mechanics lien pursuant to ILLINOIS 770 ILCS 45/1 attached to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 (VIN# WDDGF81X48F187734) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Propertyâ&#x20AC;? being held as collateral.

A public auction will be held at 1906 S 22ND AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153 on March 8, 2018 (3/8/18).

Competitive bidding will begin promptly at 9:00 AM with the last bid being heard at 9:30 AM. Property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? to the highest cash bidder. BONAFIDE AUTO INC and officers reserves all rights including the right to refuse any bid for any reason.

Published in Forest Park Review 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

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Within forty (40) days after 02/21/ 2018 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 and to Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C., whose address is 1800 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207. You may have an attorney help you or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtain will be used for that purpose.

Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this the 12th day of February, 2018.

Howard, Solochek & Weber, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Electronically signed by Jason R. Pilmaier State Bar No. 1070638 Post Office Address 1800 E. Howard Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 272-0760 Published in Wednesday Journal 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018

Starting a new business in 2018?

Publish your assumed name legal notice here. Call 708/613-3342

Published in Forest Park Review 2/21, 2/28, 3/7/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153527 on February 14, 2018. Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME CARE PAINTING with the business located at: 533 N. GROVE AVE., OAK PARK, IL 60302. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MATTHEW JOHN JAVOR, 533. N GROVE AVE. OAK PARK, IL 60302.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D18153573 on February 20, 2018.

Under the Assumed Business Name of DISCOVERING LANGUAGE with the business located at: PO BOX 5421, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305.

The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: LEDONNA MARIE JACKSON 1526 N HARLEM AVE APT 3E RIVER FOREST, Il 60305.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, 3/14/2018

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 March 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for relief from Section(s) 9-4C-4-B Rear Yard Setback, 9-8-2 Parking and other such relief/variations as may be necessary for the construction of a mixed use development in the Downtown Business District (DBD) on the following described property: LOTS 29,30,31,32,33, AND 34 IN E.A CUMMINGS AND COMPANYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MADISON STREET ADDITIONIN SECION 13, TOWNSHHOP 30 NORTH RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOS Commonly known as 7654 Madison Street, Forest Park, Illinois.

PIN(s): 15-13-102-005-0000, 15-13102-006-0000, 15-13-102-0070000, 15-13-102-008-0000, 15-13102-009-0000, 15-13-102-010-0000 The applicant is Michigan Avenue Real Estate Group Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Published in the Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday 19 March 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a text amendment to Title 9 of the Forest Park Zoning Ordinance. The following Section is put forth for consideration of amendment and/or repeal: Section 9-4C0406(3) Repeal The applicant for this petition is the Village of Forest Park, 517 Desplaines, Forest Park, Illinois.

Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Published in the Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19 March 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for relief from Section(s) 9-4B-4-B Setbacks, 9-8-2 Parking and other such relief/variations as may be necessary for the construction of a mixed use development in the B-2 zoning district on the following described properties(s): Lot 1 and 2 in block 2 in the railroad addition to Harlem in the Southeast Âź Section 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Pin No. 15-12-404-006-0000 Lot 3 in block 2 in the railroad addition to Harlem in the Southeast Âź Section 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. PIN No. 15-12-404-005-0000 Commonly known as 7228 Circle Avenue - Forest Park, IL and 7234 Circle Avenue - Forest Park, IL The applicant Development, LLC

is

Carefree

Signed: Kerry McBride, Acting Chair Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Forest Park Review 2/28/2018

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed separate bids will be received by the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boardâ&#x20AC;?) for the following project: OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 97 HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS 508 NORTH KENILWORTH AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK VARIOUS LOCATIONS OAK PARK, IL 60302 HOLMES/ 2018 LIFE SAFETY BID GROUP 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Painting, Asphalt Paving and Landscaping.

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on Thursday March 22, 2018 at the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Administrative offices, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, and will be publicly opened and read at 2:15 p.m. prevailing time on that date. Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked: Oak Park Elementary School District 97 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 Attention: Bulley & Andrews Project: HOLMES ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS & 2018 LIFE SAFETY WORK BIDÂ PACKAGE 3 Scope of work for Bid Package 3 generally includes, but is not limited to: Ceramic Tile, Flooring, Painting, Asphalt Paving and Landscaping.

All bids must be submitted in accordance with the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project. Bid security in the form of a bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bond shall be payable to the Board of Education, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302. All documents and information required by the bidding instructions contained in the Bidding Documents for the project shall be submitted with the

bid. Incomplete, late or non-conforming bids may not be accepted.

No bids shall be withdrawn, canceled or modified after the time for opening of bids without the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

The Bidding Documents for the project (which include the bidding instructions for the project and other related documents) will be available Thursday March 1st, 2018 and may be purchased from Springer Blueprint Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1640 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 773238-6340. The Bidding Documents are available for viewing/download online without cost or purchase at the Bulley & Andrews, LLC FTP Site, https://ftp.bulley.com, username: Holmes, password: bulley1891.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make an award that in the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole opinion is in the best interest of the District.

The site will be available for visits by appointment to be coordinated with Bulley & Andrews, LLC. Interested parties may inspect the existing conditions. Schedule an appointment with Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews in advance if you wish to visit the sites.

All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all Contractors working on public works. If during the time period of work, the prevailing wage rates change, the contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount. All bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

For additional information on the project, contact Jason Stonchus of Bulley & Andrews, LLC at jstonchus@bulley.com or 773-6452024.

Dated: 02/28/2018 Jason Stonchus Bulley & Andrews, LLC

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/28, 3/7, and 3/14/2018

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division.

In re the marriage of Maria Silvia Hernandez, Petitioner and Jose de Jesus Yarza-Garcia Respondent, Case No. 2018D-000936.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before March 20, 2018, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

Published in Wednesday Journal 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2018

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.WYNONA REDMOND, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 16132 521 SOUTH BLVD. Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 27, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 521 SOUTH BLVD., Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-07-403-0590000 Vol. 142.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $293,186.61.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The

REAL ESTATE FORÂ SALE Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2716.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2716 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 16132 TJSC#: 38-809 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3075316 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.TAISHA L. FOSTER, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008084 611 N HUMPHREY AVE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial

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Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 611 N HUMPHREY AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-319-0290000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-07208.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-07208 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 17 CH 008084 TJSC#: 38-1412 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-027008 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076362

2843 ROSE ST FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2843 ROSE ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 Property Index No. 12-27-120-0030000; 12-27-120-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-11752.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-11752 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10915 TJSC#: 37-10788 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-03-410-011-0000.

Commonly known as 1310 North 14th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-026346 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077112

Commonly known as 1607 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-228-0030000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $290,855.35.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

SIDNEY L. ALLGOOD AKA SIDNEY A. ALLGOOD; UTOPIA L. CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11837 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 16-18-412-038-0000.

Commonly known as 1011 South Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 16-016809 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077218 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

FELIPE J BELTRAN AKA FELIPE BELTRAN; MARGO A. BELTRAN AKA MARGO BELTRAN; Defendants, 17 CH 11325 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-13-312-020-0000.

Commonly known as 1105 Dunlop Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TEANEACHIE LATASHIA POWELL TEANEACHIE L. POWELL AKA TEANEACHIE POWELL; GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. POWELL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 7809 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-230-015-0000.

Commonly known as 1606 South 13th Avenue , Maywood, Illinois 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16050206 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3076373 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KORNATOWSKI, ANTONINA KULIG Defendants 2017 CH 10915

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEWCASTLE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-1; Plaintiff, vs.

GILBERTO CERVANTES; CITIBANK, N AT I O N A L ASSOCIATION FKA CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 17 CH 11478 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.MARIA J. ESCARENO A/K/A MARIA ESCARENO, MAURO ESCARENO, SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 17 CH 957 1607 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 16-081598.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 16-081598 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 957 TJSC#: 38-311 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-025552 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077876

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084119.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084119 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 12164 TJSC#: 38-588 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Defendants 16 CH 012919 901 WESTCHESTER BLVD. WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 901 WESTCHESTER BLVD., WESTCHESTER, IL 60154 Property Index No. 15-16-317-0410000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-05544.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-05544 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 012919 TJSC#: 38-467 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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LESTER WELLS, SHARI WELLS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND N ON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 12513 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 28, 2017 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-116-008-0000.

Commonly known as 1423 S. 20th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 981-7385.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077864

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-01061.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-01061 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 001484 TJSC#: 38-437 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC; Plaintiff,vs.

VIRGINIA DOZIER; Defendants, 17 CH 11899 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-314-009-0000.

Commonly known as 1929 South 19th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/ B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Defendants 17 CH 12164 310 VICTORIA DRIVE Northlake, IL 60164 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 310 VICTORIA DRIVE, Northlake, IL 60164 Property Index No. 15-05-218-0170000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $209,244.66.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2005-57CB) Plaintiff, -v.CAMERON EILTS A/K/A CAMERON L. EILTS, PAMELA EILTS, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-W4; Plaintiff, vs.

ROXBY WILLIAMS; BRANDY L. WILLIAMS; BRENDAN MORTGAGE INCORPORATED DBA BRENDAN FINANCIAL INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROXBY WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BRANDY L. WILLIAMS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 11772 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 15-15-420-016-0000.

Commonly known as 2037 South 13th Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 WA17-0434.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077895 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC3 ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DENISE JOHNSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 001484 517 RICE AVENUE BELLWOOD, IL 60104 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 517 RICE AVENUE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104 Property Index No. 15-09-311-1090000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

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Raidt, Hutchinson excel at state swimming finals Both should contend for state titles next season

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Fenwick junior Liam Hutchinson (black cap) and OPRF sophomore Will Raidt have a friendly competition in the pool, particularly in the 200-yard freestyle.

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Reflective of their rivalry, perhaps it’s fitting that the OPRF and Fenwick high school

boys swimming teams finished close in the standings of the IHSA State Finals.

Hosted by Evanston, the Friars tied Lake Park with 19 points apiece to finish 19th, while the Huskies tied Downers Grove

North with 16 points each for 21st place on Saturday, Feb. 24.

With the exception of Fenwick senior Tommy Bartecki, both the Huskies and Friars return their top swimmers next year. Optimism understandably abounds for both teams.

OPRF sophomore Will Raidt and Fenwick junior Liam Hutchinson will lead their respective teams next season. Each excelled at the state meet with a pair of impressive individual results.

In the 200-yard freestyle, Raidt finished sixth in the state with a time of 1 minute, 40.45 seconds. Hutchinson placed seventh (1:39.15, consolation final) right behind Raidt, who set an OPRF school record in the prelims with a personal-best time of 1:39.12.

“Liam and I placed in the 200 free with nearly identical best times,” Raidt said.

“Most of the other guys at the top were seniors so the two of us are definitely looking forward to next season to try to place even higher.”

At the Fenwick Sectional, Raidt (1:41.86) edged Hutchinson (1:42.10).

Needless to say, a good-natured rivalry has developed between the outstanding swimmers.

“Having Will as a competitor and friend at

sectionals and state is fun for me,” Hutchinson said. “I know we will push each other to go faster and perform as well as we can. The 200 free is always one of the most competitive events at the state meet. Going into the meet, I know it will take a lot to place high in finals.”

In the 100 backstroke, Raidt placed seventh by touching the wall at a personal-best 50.37. He also swam a leg of the Huskies’ state-qualifying 200- and 400-freestyle relay teams in preliminaries.

Hutchinson earned third in the 500 freestyle in a time of 4:26.56. He just beat Lyons Township star Spencer Walker who recorded a time of 4:26.57.

As for Raidt and Hutchinson, their competition has fostered mutual improvement.

“We push each other to swim faster,” Raidt said. “We are happy to see the other put up fast times.”

They were roommates at the invite-only Olympic Training Camp (14U Select) in Colorado Springs and keep in touch during the season.

“It’s nice to be able to see each other and compete in high school meets and club,” Hutchinson said. “Even though our high schools may be rivals, I still wish him the best in his races.”

Win or go home

Fenwick, OPRF hoops land in the same stacked sectional

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

The Fenwick and Oak Park and River Forest High School boys basketball teams squared off at the Chicago Elite Classic on Dec. 1. The Huskies won the game, 64-59, and bragging rights around town.

A rematch could occur on Friday, Mar. 9 in the Riverside-Brookfield Sectional final if both teams win three games apiece. While the prospect of Friars-Huskies II is tantalizing for local hoops fans, much work remains to be done by both teams.

Top sectional seed Curie and second seed/defending state champion Whitney Young are the best candidates to prevent a Fenwick/OPRF clash. The rest of the 22team sectional is littered with dangerous squads like Proviso East, Lincoln Park, St. Joseph, York and Riverside-Brookfield.

Fenwick (19-7, 8-0 Chicago Catholic League Blue), which finished second in the state in the Class 3A playoffs last year, readied themselves for all comers with a brutal regular-season schedule. The Friars, who are on a 38-game winning streak in conference, won their third straight Chicago Catholic League Blue title this season.

While the Friars possess plenty of firepower offensively with DJ Steward, Damari Nixon, AJ Nixon and Michael O’Laughlin, defense fuels their success.

“Whenever we’re slumping on offense, we can always rely on the defense to give us a boost,” O’Laughlin said. “Coach [Rick] Malnati stresses that if we don’t

play good defense, it’s going to be tough, if not impossible, to win.”

Although Steward is recognized as an elite player nationally, Fenwick is balanced.

“It’s not just about one player with this team,” Malnati said. “We have five guys who can put up great numbers.”

Like Fenwick, the baseline for winning at OPRF is defense. Employing their “Huskie Havoc” approach of pressuring the ball and creating turnovers, the Huskies (22-5, 12-0) cruised to the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title.

OPRF boasts depth and versatility with terrific perimeter players like Isaiah Fuller, Dashon Enoch, Chase Robinson and Sidney Allgood. The Huskies are effective in the paint as well with Malachi Ross, Charlie Hoehne, Anthony Roberts and Phil Saleh.

The Huskies’ execution and intensity will be of paramount importance in the postseason.

“We definitely need to work on improving our communication on the court,” Fuller said. “Everyone has to be on the same page.”

Saleh added, “We’ve got to work on defense and talk.

Once we start talking, we gain energy and play better.”

Whether or not Fenwick and OPRF meet again, the playoffs promise excitement with its survive-and-advance format.

“We’ve got to play every single game like it’s our last,” Ross said. “We’ve got to stay focused and just have fun.”

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Fenwick sophomore DJ Steward, right, is known for clutch performances in big games. He will be a key contributor for the Friars during the playoffs.

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OPRF wrestler Elijah Osit, right, notched a 24-8 tech fall win against Montini’s Colin Baker in the 220-pound bout of the dual team state finals.

OPRF

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The Huskies’ biggest obstacle the past two postseasons has been Montini, which has beaten OPRF on both occasions.

Starting at the 145-pound weight class on Saturday, Montini reeled off five wins in six matches to put OPRF in a formidable hole.

Daemyen Middlebrooks defeated Anthony Geraci 5-3 at 170 to give the Huskies their lone victory almost halfway through the finals.

OPRF responded brilliantly by winning five matches in a row. The rally started in the heavier weights as Elijah Osit cruised to a 24-8 tech fall win over Colin Baker at 220 and Ashford Hollis pinned Mike McNicholas at 1:25 of their 285-pound match. The Huskies tacked on three more wins by Jake Rundell (6-2 decision), Josh Ogunsanya (fall 5:19) and Nico Bolivar (fall 1:23) to cap off a 21-0 spurt.

In fact, Bolivar’s pin win put OPRF ahead 29-27. Unfortunately, the Broncos called on Joey Melendez and Real Woods, who collectively own five individual state championships, to close the door on OPRF. The Broncos won their 14th team state championship “That was the best I have even seen our team wrestle,” Bolivar said. “Win or lose, my teammates fought for our family in every dual, especially against nationallyranked Montini. I felt proud after our loss against Montini. Why should we feel sad when we know we gave everything we had to win that dual?”

Rundell also praised the Huskies’ effort.

“I think we wrestled great,” he said. “Everyone who stepped on the mat put forth their best effort for the family.”

In earlier rounds, OPRF dominated Huntley, 43-30, in the semifinals and Minooka, 538, in the quarterfinals.

“I think OPRF wrestled ‘Huskie Style’ at state,” senior Jack Fisher said. “That means everybody bought in to what the coaches preached. Everybody gave 100 percent effort to win their match.”

OPRF went 12-2 in matches against Minooka in its state meet opener.

The Huskies’ win against Huntley was much more lopsided than the final score indicated. OPRF won 8 of 10 matches before forfeiting the last four matches. Torry Early (138), Eddie Ordonez (145), Joe Chapman (152), Jake Cagnina (182), Brian Ziech (195), Osit (220), Hollis (285) and Rundell (106) accounted for wins against the Red Raiders.

OPRF turned in a fine regular season as well. The Huskies went 23-2 in dual meets and 6-0 as West Suburban Conference Silver Division champs.

OPRF also fared well in tournaments.

During the Rex Whitlach Invitational at Hinsdale Central on Dec. 15 and 16, Rundell and Ogunsanya won their weight classes as the Huskies finished first out of 24 teams with 266.5 points.

At the Cheesehead Invitational in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on Jan. 5 and 6, Rundell won his weight class again as OPRF finished second out of 32 teams.

OPRF closed out the regular season by easily winning its own invite. The Huskies scored 209 points, while Christian Brothers, a St. Louis-area school, finished second (166.5) and Minooka was third (145.5).

Looking ahead to next season, the Huskies lose 13 seniors to graduation, notably Fisher, Talvin Gibson, Ordonez and Osit. Led by

Rundell (106-pound individual state champion) and Eddie Bolivar (state runner-up at 132), OPRF returns a plethora of top-notch grapplers.

“I’m really excited for next year because we have so much talent on the team,” Rundell said. “The guys this year tasted the championship and are ready to fight for it [next year].”

In particular, the sophomore class, featuring Rundell, Ogunsanya, Nico Bolivar, Chapman and Middlebrooks has a chance to be special.

“I am very excited for next year because we can take the team title once again,” Nico Bolivar said. “It’s unfortunate we are losing some tough seniors like Jack Fisher or Eddie Ordonez, but for the most part, we have a strong lineup that is hungry for a title.”

After a relatively pedestrian performance at the individual state finals in Champaign, the Huskies responded with intensity in the team competition.

“Some of the wrestlers felt they could have done more in the individual state competition, including myself,” Ogunsanya said. “Our wrestling team did remarkably well in the team state competition. It gave us an opportunity to finish off the season strong. It was an opportunity not wasted.

Despite not being able to take home the firstplace title, I’m very proud of the work the team has done.”

While the Huskies always have ample talent, a lot of the program’s sustained excellence was attributed to head coach Paul Collins and the coaching staff.

“Our coaches, including Collins, schedule extra practices for different guys on the team so they can get one-on-ones,” Rundell said. “They also push us to be the greatest we can be and try to make us tougher every practice.”

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The OPRF wrestling team capped another stellar season with a runner-up finish at the IHSA dual team state finals.

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OPRF wrestling takes second at state Huskies among favorites to win Class 3A next year

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Although the Oak Park and River Forest High School wrestling team lost in the IHSA dual team state finals in

Class 3A, the Huskies took pride in their accomplishments this season.

Montini won late matches in the state championship dual to defeat the Huskies 43-29 at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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For those keeping score at home, OPRF has earned three state titles (2014-2016), a quarterfinals appearance and state runner-up over the past five years, further establishing See OPRF on page 43

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