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Fenwick closes on purchase of Priory Campus

Love delivered

Neighbors show appreciation for retiring Oak Park mail carrier STORY BY STACEY SHERIDAN, PAGE 6

Fenwick, Dominican presidents look ahead to future partnership

By F. AMANDA TUGADE Staff Reporter

Fenwick High School closed on the purchase of Priory Campus, a roughly sevenacre parcel owned by Dominican University in River Forest, earlier this month, according to a press release issued by high school officials. The closing between the two Catholic institutions took place May 19, nearly five months after university officials selected Fenwick as the buyer.

In a news release, Fenwick president Rev. Richard Peddicord called the partnership with the university a “historic ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer

See PRIORY CAMPUS on page 5

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NewsDiningGovernmentActivismArts EducationEventsRealEstateNonprofits Dear Readers, In November 1863 Abraham Lincoln, dedicating what would become the Gettysburg National Cemetery, reminded those assembled that it is the responsibility of the living to take up the unfinished work of those we honored this past Memorial Day, those who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in the service of the United States.

That unfinished work, “that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth” is our shared mission as citizens of this democracy. At Wednesday Journal, we embrace our portion of that responsibility. We are committed to fulfilling our solemn duty to keep you, our fellow citizens, well informed with factual news coverage of our communities so that our democracy can thrive.

From the actions of local governments to the platforms of candidates, from the debates of elected officials to the history and evolution of issues facing our communities today, we report stories that allow you to act and vote deliberately. Wednesday Journal reporting strengthens and reinforces your ability to ensure our government remains of us, by us and for us.

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Nick Cave’s new MCA exhibit and Geraldine McCullough’s lingering influence

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evoked Fred Wilson’s 1991 installation at the ver the weekend, I visited an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Whitney Museum called “Guarded View.” The Art called “Nick Cave: Forotherwork comprises four mannequins made of more,” an intense survey that spans wood, steel and fabric, dressed in the uniforms the long career of Cave (b. 1959), a of museum guards.

Black gay artist who lives in the city.

“When you’re a guard, you are, kind of, on “His work is grounded not only in extraordidisplay like everything else,” Wilson once said nary aesthetic experimentation, but key ethiof his work. “You’re standing there, you’re cal commitments; reworking found materials, silent, people walk by you, but unlike the making art that is accessible to all, embracing artwork, you are invisible. And that tension collaboration and community, and incorporatbetween the two is what really intrigued me ing both personal and political events into his and really made me want to make the work.” work,” a description of the exhibit explains.

I notice a similar tension in Cave’s luminous “The title Forothermore combines ‘forevwork and how its meaning and significance ermore’ and ‘other,’” the explanation adds. changes with the viewer. As a Black man who “The term reflects Cave’s lifelong commitment to creating wants to be honest, I can’t help but notice the contradicspace for those who feel marginalized in society — espetions between the work and its critique, and the institucially queer people, the working class, and people of color. tional world which the work and the critique inhabits.

Cave helps us imagine a more inclusive future together, But I also believe that, inherent in Cave’s work is the one where everyone feels at home in their body and in the possibility of escape, of breaking free of this elite capworld.” ture, a term deployed by Nigerian-American philosopher I immediately notice some contradictions in this exhibOlúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò to describe “when the advantaged it centered on a Black queer artist whose work sublimely few steer resources and institutions that could serve the critiques “our culture of excess,” according to another many toward their own narrower interests and aims.” descriptor on the wall of the exhibit.

In the big coffee table book’s first essay, Naomi BeckKenneth C. Griffin, a billionaire and the richest man in with — the Guggenheim’s chief curator and a Black womIllinois — and thus perhaps the state’s foremost symbol an who had previously been chief curator at the Museum of American excess — is listed as of Contemporary Art — examines the exhibition’s “lead individual an early work by Cave called sponsor.”

“Mobile Construction Trees,” a The more than 300-page coffee work from 2000 that the artist made table book accompanying the solo while he was in residency in North exhibition, which I purchased Carolina. in the bookstore for roughly $70 “Cave arrived at the residency (taxes included), is encased in plaswithout any supplies or materitic wrap that protects the book’s als, already determined to make plastic slip-on cover — another art with what we could find in the contradiction between the critique area,” Beckwith writes. of capitalism and consumerIn “Mobile Construction Trees,” PROVIDED ism within Cave’s work and the each “tree” is a “handcrafted metal museum’s decadent presentation. slab, each about 18 inches in width, Artwork by Nick Cave You can also buy everything from 4 inches in depth, and with varyumbrellas to tote bags and hooding heights from about 5 to 9 feet.” ies that have been beautifully stamped with Nick Cave’s Cave found the scrap wood and metal at a nearby farm signature aesthetic. and crafted the artwork as a “tribute to his grandfathers, I notice other contradictions, such as the mostly Black industrious and resourceful men who worked primarily and Brown museum attendants standing guard around with their hands.” the art exhibit. They are not intrusive and often pleasant.

As an art scholar, Beckwith teases connections beOne wonders, though, if they are paid a living wage and tween Cave and a variety of other American artists who treated well and seen, not only by the museum-goers, but, experimented masterfully in weathering, smashing, hammore importantly, by the institution. mering, shaping and welding reclaimed materials. But The presence of these mostly Black and Brown and Beckwith locates a closer source in fellow Chicago artist young attendants (most appeared to be in their 20s) Richard Hunt.

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‘Pathfinder’ by Geraldine McCullough Since the 1950s, Hunt (b. 1935), has “created welded-steel sculptures from scrap metal and whose ‘Farmer’s Dream’ (1980) in particular was inspired by memories of the agricultural machinery Hunt saw on his relatives’ farm in southern Illinois,” Beckwith writes.

“Both artists’ experience of agricultural landscapes influenced their toggling between organic forms and inorganic materials.”

Hunt’s “Farmer’s Dream” looks strikingly similar to the work of his teacher and colleague, Geraldine McCullough. McCullough’s “Phoenix,” a “250-pound welded steel and copper abstraction,” won the “top sculpture award at the 159th annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts,” according to an article that appeared in the June 1964 issue of Ebony.

McCollough, a longtime Oak Parker and Dominican University professor, also created “Phoenix Rising,” a 10-foot sculpture made of copper and polyester resin that was dedicated in 1977 and is located in Maywood. That sculpture is similar to the one that won the exhibition, which was called the George D. Widener Memorial Gold Medal.

Another sculpture by McCollough, “Pathfinder,” a 12-foot brass and copper work, is positioned right outside Oak Park Village Hall.

McCollough, who died in 2008 at 91, told Ebony in 1964 that the Phoenix is a mythological bird that burned itself alive before re-emerging in even better form.

“It seemed to me,” McCollough said, “that the Negro, crushed so long under the weight of oppression, is now re-born and soaring toward complete freedom. That was the inspiration for ‘Phoenix,’ but actually, what I tried to express in the piece was something more universal … that universal struggle of peoples and things, their wrestling with adversity, their eventual triumph and the perfection that results from struggle.”

If you visit “Forothermore,” which runs at the MCA through Oct. 2, I suggest you let McCollough’s commentary foreground your experience of looking.

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Back Room Stories - Outside!

Sunday, June 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church After a couple years’ absence, this famed storytelling series is back in action. Patrick Curtin, Connie Shirakawa, Kory May, Megan Wells and Peter LeGrand will be relating tales from their own thoughts and experiences, right there on the church lawn.

The audience is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For adults and young adults over 12. $10, 515 Franklin, River Forest.

BIG WEEK June 1-8

Kids Summer Reading June 1-August 31, through the Oak Park Public Library

Not Quite: Asian Americans & the “Other” in the Era of the Pandemic & the Uprising Thursday, June 2, 6:30-8 p.m., Oak Park Main Library, Veterans Room Dr. Ada Cheng explores several major themes: the meanings of home(land), racial profiling and the image of the perpetual foreigner, and anti-Asian racism under the pandemic. The performance is 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A. Register now at oppl. org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Even when you have the whole summer to run around and enjoy the outdoors, there’s nothing like a good book every now and then. This year’s summer reading program kicks off on June 1. Kids age 3 and older can earn beads, stickers, and raffle prizes all summer long, through August 31.

Sign up online and start logging reading and activities with Beanstack.

Learn more, sign up at oppl.org/summer.

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Webb Wilder & the Beatnecks Saturday, June 4, 8:30 p.m., FitzGerald’s This roots-rocking veteran performer with a loopy sense of humor is a frequent visitor to the FitzGerald’s stage.

Combining the best in rockabilly, country, 60s garage rock, pulp novels, radio serials, and whatever else crosses his mind, its a surefire bet that it will be a rocking good time. $15, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn.

Pleasant Home Foundation Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 2, 11 a.m., Pleasant Home This architectural institution has had a long history in the community. It is finally being reopened for tours and events. The program begins with a few short remarks, followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Refreshments will be served, and the home will be open through 4 p.m. for tours. 217 Home Ave., Oak Park.

Master Class and Opening for ‘Legacy in Concert’ Wednesday, June 1-2, 5 -7:30 p.m., Ovation Academy For The Performing Arts This two-day master class is facilitated by professional touring performers Justin Reynolds, Tracy Byrd, and Michael Wordly as well as the Academy’s very own Kiana Beverly, culminating in students performing the opening number for Legacy In Concert.

This presentation features two 2.5-hour workshop sessions where students will build their skills in singing, dancing, and stage presence while learning a group number together, with the opportunity to open for Legacy in Concert on June 3-4. Space is limited.

Enrollment now open. 1010 Madison Ave., Oak Park.

Federico Garcia Lorca Poetry Saturday, June 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Oak Park Main Library, Book Discussion Room The life and creative work of the beloved Spanish poet Federico García Lorca will be celebrated.

In a career that spanned only 19 years, the poet revitalized Spanish poetry and theater by creatively blending artistic traditions with Modernist tendencies. Register now at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

Teen Movie & Discussion: Pride Month Edition Wednesday, June 8, 2-5 p.m., Main Library Veterans Room Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he’s gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity. Register now at oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St., Oak Park.

C21 presents ‘The Fire Within’ Sunday, June 5, 4 p.m., Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W. Washington, Chicago The C21 Women’s Ensemble presents songs that fuel the fires of imagination. The Oak Park-based chorus is committed to spreading the message of women’s empowerment through music and will perform repertoire by Lee Kesselman, Todor Skalovski and Elizabeth Alexander and ranging from Macedonian dance music to spirituals inspired by 12th-century mysticism, in the newly-renovated Kehrein Center for the Arts, a cultural hub in the Austin neighborhood. Pre-concert talk at 3:00 (additional charge).

Visit c21womensensemble.com/purchase-tickets for details.

Listing your event Wednesday Journal welcomes notices about events that Oak Park and River Forest groups and businesses are planning. We’ll work to get the word out if you let us know what’s happening by noon Wednesday a week before your news needs to be in the newspaper.

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Man wounded in Roosevelt Road shooting

Altercation began in Berwyn, bled into Oak Park

By STACEY SHERIDAN Staff Reporter

The Oak Park Police Department is investigating an instance of gunfire that broke out just after midnight on Memorial Day near Roosevelt Road and Cuyler Avenue. One person was left with minor injuries.

The 34-year-old male victim told police the incident began with an argument with an un-

PRIORY CAMPUS All in the family from page 1 milestone.” And while the high school has yet to firm up its plans for the site, Peddicord said that the “acquisition of this building and land will bode well for the future of Fenwick as the Friars approach our centennial in 2029.”

Last December, Fenwick entered into a sale agreement with Dominican to purchase the Priory, a 7.6-acre property located at 7200 Division St. in River Forest, for $7.5 million.

Fenwick had beaten out Oak Park and River Forest High School and other area entities eying the land.

Representatives from the schools look to meet May 31 to discuss the details of the Priory’s use. Peddicord once told Wednesday Journal that officials sought to use the Priory building as additional space for administrative or athletic offices, spiritual retreats or arts and music programs.

The high school also expects to close on the purchase of the athletic fields surrounding the newly acquired property in the spring

known man at a Berwyn business in the 6300 block of Roosevelt Road, according to a release from the village of Oak Park. After leaving the victim left the business, an unknown vehicle reportedly pulled up next to him and began firing at the victim and the victim’s companion. The victim was shot twice in the leg.

The victim’s companion, a registered gun owner per the village of Oak Park, returned fire and the offending vehicle fled northbound from the scene.

The victim was taken to Rush Oak Park Hospital, where he was treated for the two gunshot wounds. of 2023, the release also stated. Fenwick had long leased those fields, which equate to about 11 acres of land, from the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great. If Fenwick were to acquire the fields, it would own 18 acres at Harlem and Division.

Dominican President Glena Temple stated in the release that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two schools lists their collaborative efforts. Those initiatives will center on academics, athletics, mission and ministry, along with marketing communications and admission, she said.

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“We look forward to working with Fenwick in promoting Dominican education,” Temple said in the news release. “This sale is important for the future of the university, and it will allow the priory, which initially belonged to the Dominican Friars, to transfer to another Dominican institution.”

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Reggie delivered love along with the mail Retiring mail carrier lives up to his name

By STACEY SHERIDAN Staff Reporter

In this day and age, people seldom have the same person deliver their mail each day, let alone know the name of their mail carrier. That has not been the case for the slice of Oak Park that Reginald Love calls his postal route. Now that he is hanging up his mail sack, those who live along Love’s route are showering the beloved mail carrier with appreciation for his constant friendship and dependability.

“It’s not just the mail part – he does the job, but it went so much further than that,” said Bridget Roth, who lives on Love’s route.

Love is retiring from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years, 28 of which he spent delivering mail in Oak Park. He has been on his current route for 24 years, traveling several blocks of Carpenter, Kenilworth, Clinton Avenues and one block of Home Avenue with his cart. All along the way, he knows everyone by name.

And everyone knows him. A flood of readers independently wrote to Wednesday Journal to share the many ways Love has touched their lives as a mail carrier, but mostly as a friend. He is even considered by many a member of the family, standing by them through some of life’s happiest and hardest times.

“I’ll miss them all,” Love told Wednesday Journal.

He poured his compassion into his job. When Roth’s elderly parents lived across from her, Love would sit on the porch with her father and chat. After her father died, Love paid special care to Roth’s mother when dropping off the mail.

“He always checked to make sure that she answered the door when he rang the doorbell so that she was okay,” Roth recalled.

Love, whom Roth described as an “extraordinary person,” also showed up for her parents after they passed away, attending the respective services of her father and mother, as he did for others on his route.

“He is part of the community in a way that you don’t see very often,” said John O’Brien, who also gets his mail delivered

by Love. “Everybody knows Reggie.”

Some people have had Love carrying their mail for decades; others have only known him for a handful of years. Yet all share a special bond with Love, who cares deeply about them all too.

“They take care of me and I take care of them,” Love said.

Either professionally printed or handmade, signs wishing Love a happy retirement decorate almost every lawn on his 13-block delivery route. The staggering number of displays is further proof of the extent to which the mail carrier is loved but Love himself was taken by surprise by the visual fanfare.

“I was really, really shocked,” he said. “It was really heartwarming that people think of me like that and care for me that much.”

The Saraceno family, who live on the corner of Kenilworth Avenue and Jackson Bou-

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FOND FAREWELL: Reggie Love is retiring, but the people on his route couldn’t let him go without delivering a message of appreciation for a job long done and done well.

levard, have a sign out facing each street, so people driving along both get the message.

Steven Saraceno and Love have become close friends throughout the years, sharing a mutual love of fast cars. The two hang out regularly at Town and Country Motors, where Love gets his car repaired.

Saraceno and the owners of the auto shop threw Love a little retirement party, surprising him with a cake.

Love goes above and beyond for all on his postal route. In his cart, he carries treats for the cats and dogs, calling them all by their names.

He even keeps peanuts to feed the squirrels, who come out to greet the mail carrier as he delivers mail.

“You’ll start seeing the squirrels gathering by him,” said Saraceno.

“It’s pretty funny.”

A regular attendee of block parties and neighborhood barbecues, Love watched children grow from infancy into adulthood. Now that he’s retiring, Love plans to spend as much time as possible with his 5-month-old granddaughter.

Annagrace Vargo, one of the many who reached out to Wednesday Journal, remembers Love always buying cookies from her during her Girl Scout days. Her father John Vargo wants to throw a giant ALEX ROGALS/Staff Photographer party for Love with each household

on the route bringing by a six-pack of beer to toast his retirement.

Love takes great pride in his work, always walking the mail up and depositing it safely into mailboxes. For those without boxes, he bundled mail up with rubber bands, tucked the parcel neatly inside porch doors. Those rubber bands, he shared with the neighborhood kids.

One person on John O’Brien’s block started asking neighbors for the rubber bands Love had given away over time. Those bands have been turned into a ball and framed in a three-dimensional shadow box that will be given to Love on his last day.

The kindly mail carrier has that truly special quality of making every individual he meets feel significant, even during the briefest encounters. Angela Jagust shared a memory of Love asking a little boy in the neighborhood how his math was coming along. Jagust’s two-year-old daughter knows Love by name.

“He’s just so lovable and so personable,” she said.

Jagust started getting emotional talking about Love and how integral his presence had become to her family in the seven years he has been delivering their mail. It’s a testament to the mail carrier that he built such deep connections with the people along his route, despite many only knowing him as Reggie. When Jagust learned his last name was Love, she burst into tears.

“That’s so fitting,” she said.

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‘How many more have to die before change is made?’

OPRF students lead protest march against gun violence

Village, schools respond

By F. AMANDA TUGADE Staff Reporter

Four years ago, Grace Houren was at Scoville Park, protesting against gun violence. She was 13 — just a year or two younger than most of the students shot dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Surrounded by friends, classmates, community residents and local leaders, the Julian Middle School eighth-grader felt empowered as they united to take a step toward change.

Houren, now 17, doesn’t feel that way anymore. Just one day after a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, Houren found herself back at Scoville Park in front of another crowd, mourning the lives of 19 children and two teachers and pleading with attendees to take action — again.

“I think about the fact that I was standing in this same spot at this exact park four years and one month ago today leading the protest after the Parkland shooting,” said Houren, an Oak Park and River Forest High School senior, at the May 25 protest march. “I remember how in awe the parents were that 13-year-olds were taking action, while politicians shook my hand for a photo op but did nothing legislative for our cause.

“All our representatives could do was give their thoughts and prayers.”

Houren was one of five OPRF students who stood on a small stage at Scoville Park, urging stricter gun laws. They recalled learning and practicing active shooter drills in school and listed the school shootings that have occurred in their lifetime, while attendees encircled them, some holding signs. One sign that hovered over the crowd read: “Am I next?”

“How many more people have to die before change is made?” Greta Kirby, one of Houren’s classmates and march co-organizer, asked the crowd.

The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is the seconddeadliest school shooting in the U.S. with 21 people dead. Nineteen of the victims were 10- and 11-year-old children.

The massacre in Texas trails only Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, which occurred a decade ago

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WHO’S NEXT?: OPRF students and protest co-organizers Greta Kirby (second from left) and Taylor Montes-Williams (fourth from left) stand with Kina Collins (left) and others during the student protest after Uvalde. in 2012, when 26 people, 20 of whom were children age 6 and 7, were killed by a gunman.

Kirby, 17 and an OPRF senior, spoke about H.R. 8, a bill that would expand background checks for people seeking to purchase guns. The bill has passed in the House but not yet in the Senate.

“There’s 50 senators right now who refused to vote on H.R. 8 …,” said Kirby.

“They have had the tools to create change for two years, but they refuse.”

“We want our representatives to support this bill, and we will vote out any government officials who prioritize greed for money and power over gun control and the lives of the American people,” she added.

At the march, Taylor Montes-Williams joined a handful of students of color who opened up about the impact of the Texas shooting on them and their communities.

Montes-Williams, a student activist and OPRF junior, said the mass shooting in Texas came nearly a week after yet another gunman opened fire at a grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York.

“I know that there’s a lot of parents here in the audience,” said the 17-year-old Montes-Williams, who is Black and helped Kirby organize the protest. “You should watch the media that your kids are consuming

because the Buffalo shooter was in racist forums before it happened, and I should not be afraid to go to the grocery store. I should not be afraid to go to school.”

In separate interviews with Wednesday Journal, Houren, Montes-Williams and Kirby shared the moment they found out about the mass shooting in Texas. They saw the news unfold through a news app on their cellphones, the deaths rising as more information came in, the conversations on social media unfolding by the second.

Montes-Williams said she was overcome by a familiar set of feelings — first anger, then sadness — as she was flooded by the shooting’s details.

At the march protest, the crowd headed down Lake Street to Scoville Avenue, stopping at the main entrance of Oak Park and River Forest High School. There, they continued to share their stories and encouraged people to wake up, pay attention, speak up and register to vote.

“These children should be my age. I’m preparing to go to college and stuff like that,” an exasperated Montes-Williams said to the Journal about the children killed at school in Uvalde. “They should be able to see that in their future, but just the thought that there’s over a dozen kids who won’t be able to see that is heartbreaking.”

On May 26, one day after the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman released a statement, extending condolences to the families of victims and to a community in despair and in search of answers.

“Gun violence is a scourge on our society, and it is becoming increasingly clear that mass shootings can occur at any time and place,” Scaman said. “While gun violence is clearly a threat to public safety, we also recognize it as a public health crisis considering so many lives are cut far too short by senseless shootings.”

Scaman described the shooting as “horrific” and said the village supports “commonsense reforms to end gun violence and build safer communities.”

School officials in Oak Park and neighboring River Forest also shared similar messages to staff, students and families. In districtwide emails sent after news of the incident surfaced, they listed their own safety protocols and available networks of support, especially for those grappling with the massacre at Robb Elementary School.

“This event is so tragic on so many levels,” said River Forest District 90 Superintendent Ed Condon in an email. “To have this horrible event occur in an elementary school only deepens the emotional turmoil of this act and brings this nightmare closer to our daily lives.”

“As educators and parents, we are all faced with the difficult task of supporting children who may be scared and struggling to process what occurred,” said Greg Johnson, superintendent of Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200. “What to say or do at the moment when no words seem right can be difficult.”

Condon and Johnson told parents and guardians that social workers and counselors are on standby for students in need of someone to talk to. They also directed families to connect with them or other staff, as well as resources from the National Association of School Psychologists or The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Both sites have information for parents looking to help their children cope with the news of mass shootings.

“Thank you for your strength, understanding and fortitude during this horrific tragedy,” Condon said. “Our children rely on us for their emotional stability during such times.

We will persevere.”

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Vintage car show coming to history museum

Come see beautifully restored antique automobiles for free June 11

By STACEY SHERIDAN Staff Reporter

For the first time ever, the Oak Park Vintage Car Club and the Oak Park River Forest Museum are teaming up to put on a free vintage car show. Everyone is invited June 11 to step into the past, visiting a time when the Ford Model T and other historic automobiles ruled the highways.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day, fully operational and beautifully restored vintage vehicles will line the streets outside the museum at Lake Street and Lombard, allowing attendees to marvel at the incredible feats of machinery. All the featured cars belong to Oak Parkers. The owners will be on hand at the outdoor show to answer questions and share special stories about their vehicles.

Those stories are often times just as special as the cars, some of which are almost a century old. Take for example Dan Lempa’s 1925 Model T, which will be on display at the show. The automobile originally belonged to Lempa’s father, who purchased it when Lempa was 8 years old.

“I watched him restore it,” he said. “I myself restored it again 30 years later.”

Lempa also plans to park his 1939 Pontiac and 1942 Buick

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Dan Lempa talks about his Ford Model T in 2018. station wagon. A long-time member of the Oak Park Vintage Car Club, Lempa has restored many cars over the years.

He bought his first car three years before he was legally able to get a driver’s license. Lempa repaired and repainted that car, a 1926 Model T, over a period of years and spent many of life’s milestone moments inside it.

“My wife and I actually had our very first date in that car,” he said.

The Oak Park Vintage Car Club has about 50 members and, like Lempa, all have extraordinary stories to share, as well as

extensive knowledge of the history of automobiles.

That shared appreciation for history makes the Oak Park River Forest Museum a natural fit to co-host the vintage car show.

“There is no doubt that the history of automobiles is a fascinating story that has many facets and that many people are interested in, even if they don’t personally own a vintage car,” said OPRF Museum Executive Director Frank Lipo.

“People often reminisce about their first car, their old family car and about what car they always wanted as a teenager or even as an adult.”

Free admission to the museum is also being offered during the event. Inside the museum, visitors can see photographs of the vintage vehicles taken in Oak Park during their heyday.

They can also check out an automotive directory from 1918.

Museum volunteer Kenn Sinko has also developed a special slide show for the event, detailing the history of Oak Park’s “Auto Row,” the length of Madison Street that once served as a major car-buying destination.

The show is expected to have 60 vintage cars on display, weather permitting. The outdoor exhibit begins on the corner of Lake Street and Lombard Avenue, extending onto South Boulevard between Lombard and Harvey. Those interested in showing their own vintage car should email Lempa at danlempa9@gmail.com.

For safety reasons, riding in the vehicles will not be permitted. However, the event is still sure to be a gas.

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Climbing Mount Etna one wine at a time

Anfora Wine Merchants, Carnivore partner to honor Frank Cornelissen wines

By MELISSA ELSMO Oak Park Eats Editor

Pay attention wine geeks — Anfora Wine Merchants, 128 S. Marion St., has partnered with Chef Brad Knaub of Carnivore to curate a one-night-only, Sicilianinspired meal driven by the high-quality wines crafted by visionary winemaker, Frank Cornelissen. The June 4 event boasts a four-course dinner and a tasting of seven wines from the superior cluster of Cornelissen vineyards nestled in the northern valley of Mount Etna.

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Etna is an active volcano. Mineral rich volcanic soil is at the heart of Frank Cornelissen wine. The Belgian wine producer established his estate in 2001

when little was known about “Etna wines,” but now the region is among the most exciting in the wine world today. Many of Frank Cornelissen grapes are grown on original root stalk. The century old vines are naturally resistant to grape plylloxora, the insect that nearly destroyed wine production across Europe, but more importantly Cornelissen was attracted to the rich volcanic soils that nurture Etna’s Nerello Mascalese grapes.

“There is added minerality in the soil at Mount Etna; smoke and ash from the volcano even impact the rains in the area,” said Adrian Weisell, owner of Anfora Wine Merchants.

“This complex macro climate contributes to the uniqueness of the wines produced in the region.”

Weisell considers Cornelissen to be a “leading light” in the natural wine movement. Harkening back to preindustrial wine making methods, natural wine producers embrace organic viticulture and use ambient yeast to ferment their wines. Cornelissen’s estate is divided

MELISSA ELSMO/Food Editor

Adrian Weisell (left) and Brad Knaub discuss menu and pairing specifics for their “extra special” Anfora plus Carnivore dinner planned for June 4.

MELISSA ELSMO/Food Editor

WINE DINNER MASTERMINDS: In a hyperlocal collaboration Chef Brad Knaub, owner of Carnivore (left) has planned a menu to pair with Sicilian wines selected by Adrian Weisell, owner of Anfora Wine Merchants. into different parcels and each vineyard within the estate highlights unique elevation, exposure and soil components. The Anfora-Carnivore dinner will focus primarily on the elegant and nuanced red wines made from grapes grown on the coveted northern slope of Mount Etna.

“I don’t know much about wine except that I like it,” said Chef Knaub of Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St. “But I am digging that Frank Cornelissen wines have an almost cultlike following.”

Partnership between Anfora and Carnivore is not a new concept, but this is the first-time wines have driven the menu. Typically, Chef Knaub determines the menu and Weisell selects an array of wines to complement the planned meal. The forthcoming Frank Cornelissen Wine Dinner, however, represents the first time the businesses have reversed their approach.

“Finding wines to match food is typically easier, but this dinner is different because of the quality of the wines,” said Knaub.

“I am taking inspiration from Sicilian classics and elbowing them out to make the

pairings work.”

Diners can expect a trio of savory castelles to kick off the meal. An interpretation of a traditional Sicilian street food, Chef Knaub anticipates filling the pastry packages with fava beans, greens and fennel. Other menu highlights include pasta tossed with Capuliato, a traditional Sicilian condiment based on dried tomatoes, garnished with uni roe and pistachio and lake trout served over couscous with golden raisins, herbs and ramp butter. A cheese course and cookies from neighboring Blackout Baking Company will round out the meal. Each course is designed not to overpower the wines chosen to highlight the “enviable terroir” of the Mount Etna region generally and the Frank Cornelissen Estate specifically.

Andy Pates, owner of Cream Wine Company and Illinois distributor of Frank Cornelissen wines will be on-site for the dinner to introduce and discuss the featured wines.

Less than 20 tickets remain for this locally curated evening of Sicilian fare and old vine volcanic wines. Find tickets on Tock or anforawinemerchants.com.

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In-person prom, graduation, and more

Local schools see return of traditions as COVID restrictions ease

By F. AMANDA TUGADE Staff Reporter

With COVID-19 restrictions loosened in recent months, schools in Oak Park and River Forest have anticipated the return of familiar year-end celebrations. From in-person dances to graduation ceremonies, staff, students and families across both communities have had the opportunity this year to celebrate milestones in a somewhat normal fashion.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Oak Park and River Forest High School was among the many holding commencement for the graduating class of 2022. This year, OPRF hosted a single ceremony at the football stadium, with each senior allowed to bring up to five guests.

Last year, the school divided the senior class into two groups and held separate ceremonies in addition to limiting the number of guests to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Trinity High School also held an in-person

graduation last week at its newly renovated auditorium, but Susan Bedell, vice president of student life, said this was not the school’s first time throwing an in-person graduation since the pandemic. The all-girls Catholic high school pulled a similar move last year and put on a graduation ceremony for its class of 2021 in the gym, but based on state and local guidelines, masks were mandatory for all attendees for that indoor event, Bedell said. Required masking has since been eased statewide in the last few months but remains a recommended safety measure by some local health authorities. Trinity, Bedell said, was also one of the area high schools that held a drive-through graduation in 2020 during the first wave of the pandemic.

With this year’s commencement events close to “normal,” she’s seen “extreme gratitude” among the new crop of graduates.

“The students are so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate these milestones with the tradition and historical roots here at Trinity. While the season can always be busy with lots of to-dos, what I’m blown away by is all the joy and gratitude for all the small things,” Bedell said, adding that school officials were able to bring back more food-related events, especially this past spring, as COVID guidelines eased.

For the first time since the pandemic, the school put on a barbecue for the senior class, one of Trinity’s traditional sendoffs, and a four-course dinner was served at this year’s prom. The prom last year was a masked indoor event that had no food and shorter event hours.

“Breaking bread is such an important way to celebrate milestones,” Bedell said, reflecting on sharing food as a communal act baked into school events.

OPRF and Fenwick High School also hosted prom for students. This spring, OPRF held its first prom since the pandemic began in 2020. Like Trinity, Fenwick was able to modify its prom last year to help keep staff and students safe.

Kim Klotty, a Fenwick teacher who helps organize prom, said the school held the dance at The Max, an indoor athletic and exposition center in suburban McCook. The large space provided students the chance to socially distance yet still be together, Klotty said. Still following COVID-19 guidelines, she said, last year’s prom featured no food or dance floor. Instead, students were presented with a variety of activities and games, including mini-golf, karaoke and more.

Klotty told Wednesday Journal that this

year Fenwick, like Trinity and OPRF, hosted a more formal prom for its juniors and seniors. Both events left room for a dance floor, and the senior prom had a seated dinner, she said.

The elementary schools in Oak Park and River Forest are also reviving traditions for staff, students and families. Despite softened mitigations, Oak Park District 97, however, reinstated a masking requirement for indoor events due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases after school staff and students returned from spring break in early April.

In River Forest District 90, the eighth grade dance, one of many traditions, made its return this year, said district spokesperson Dawne Simmons. The district also plans to bring back the “clap out” ceremony for its fourth-graders, a graduation-like ceremony. The “clap out” was an annual tradition until the pandemic started and served as a send-off for the fourth-grade class which moves on to middle school, Simmons said. On the last day of school, the fourth graders walk out the building together, their teachers clapping in rhythm and their parents near the front entrance waiting for them.

“It’s heartwarming,” Simmons said.

It’s Over!

COURTESY OF FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL

Bryton Seaton, a Fenwick 2022 graduate, cheers with his fellow grads during the commencement ceremony, May 27, at the University of Illinois Chicago.

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A Trinity graduate receives her diploma during commencement on May 26 in River Forest.

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Nice to be Back

Kids from River Forest youth baseball wave from a McAdam Landscaping truck, during the annual Memorial Day Parade in River Forest. (Below) Flags fluttered and the OPRF High School marching band stepped smartly.

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College Choices

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Congratulations to Fenwick High School Class of 2022

Suleiman Abuaqel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tufts University Caelan Almagro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradley University Natalie Alonzo . . . . .University of Massachusetts (Amherst) Axel Alvarez, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Michigan Aliki Ameer . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin (Madison) Rasheed Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern Illinois University Natalie Archacki . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago Noah Argamaso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beloit College Anthony Arreola . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago Brigid Asmussen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Mimi Attard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Charles Babbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hillsdale College Vincent Barnett . . . . . . . . . . United States Air Force Academy Lillian Bateman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of the Holy Cross Vince Ian Beltran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ryan Bero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Caroline Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of South Carolina Samira Bocanegra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Xavier University Brett Bohaboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University Elijah Bolger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Philip Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ohio State University Mikaela Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Stephen Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia College Chicago Jacob Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Illinois University Benjamin Buchman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University Michael Bucolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berklee College of Music Mikaela Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Institute of Technology Mia Caccitolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Ian Campos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St . Francis Marina Capasso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmhurst University William Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Denver Samantha Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern University Abril Cervantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Sarah Chapman . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington Francesca Chierici . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Missouri Samuel Chioda . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington

Julia Cianci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Lili Cleaveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Georgia Kaden Cobb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ball State University Ta’Mya Common . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago Audrey Cooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Dayton Cameron Coppage . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan State University Dominic Corgiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tarleton State University Nolan Crowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Point University Eleanor Cullerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University James Curley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Zachariah Dahhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Zechariah Daley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Washington Kayln D’Alessandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American University Tate Daniels . . .Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Isabella Davila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Vermont Braden Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Jasmine Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University of Louisiana Paige Davis . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin (Madison) Daniella Del Toro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loyola University Chicago Nicolas Delgado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis University LisaGrace Dillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Chloe DiMonte . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Caden Donnelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of North Dakota Julia Donzelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Georgia Brendan Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Tennessee Lindsey Drumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dartmouth College Teagan Drumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University Kate Dugan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Brynn Eulgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wake Forest University Aidan Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Tech Dawsey Fahey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Dallas Ryan Falcone . . . . . . . University of South Carolina (Upstate) William Finley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Undecided Marty Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Alabama Michael Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Notre Dame Peter Forde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBEW Local 134

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2021-2022

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2021-2022

• ACT Composite 25.71 • 12 students recognized by the National Merit Program • 5 Finalists • 7 Commended • 11 College Board Recognition Program Scholars • 80 Illinois State Scholars • 159 Presidential Scholars (61% of class) • 5 Evans Scholars • 1 appointment to the United States Air Force Academy

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32 Friars to Play Collegiate Athletics 10 NCAA Athletic Grant Awards 8 Regional, Sectional, Super Sectional Championships 45 All-Conference Athletes 7 All-State Athletes

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Harry Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Alabama Daniel Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Wesleyan University Ethan Kimmelman-Wyles . . . . . . . . . . . Creighton University Leah Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Eric Kornowske . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jack Kornowske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St . Andrews Lorelei Kotwasinski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa State University Maddalena Krzak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Sonia Kuchinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Denver Julianna Laera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DePaul University Alexia Laino . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Natalie Larucci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Dayton Louis Leonardi IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Michigan Gustavo Linares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern University James Liston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University Natalie LoGiudice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Carl Lukas . . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Charlotte Lutz . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Elizabeth Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse University Gabriel Madej . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of St . Thomas Jonathan Mahomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Patrick Mallari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loyola University Chicago Ryan Manchen . . . . . . . . . . . University of Nebraska-Lincoln Natalia Manriquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Knox College James Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Wesleyan University Pamela Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican University Malik Mathews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Jordan McAdoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ohio State University Maeve McEnery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fordham University Edward McFadden IV . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington James McNamara . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington Lilly Metz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University Chloe Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DePaul University Emily Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Colorado Boulder Christina Mireles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville) Alyssa Mitri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Lucio Mockler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Undecided Luigi Mollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington Flynn Monahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Mary’s College Maureen Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Maribel Morales-Lagunas . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gettysburg College Giovanni Moreno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Undecided Alex Morocho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harold Washington College Caroline Morrissey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College Mary Morrissey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Providence College Ian Mullarkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University Francesca Munaretto . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Christian University

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Lorena Murguia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dominican University Lily Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College Kathryn Nairn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvard University Nicholas Nelligan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Providence College Robert Nemec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College of the Holy Cross Thomas Nettleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University Dante Nottoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia College Chicago Camille Nourie . . . . . . . . . . University of Southern California Dominic Nowicki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Alabama Ezra Nudd . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Wisconsin (Madison) Hugo Nunez, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvard University Jane Oberlies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marquette University Grace O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington Emma O’Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Mary’s College Lee O’Bryan . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Eamonn Odum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lake Forest College Jordan Opoka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loyola University Chicago Santino Ori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Emily Orozco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DePaul University Emily Ortiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern Michigan University Demi Ovalle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapman University Sophia Pacheco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creighton University Annie Papp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Mary’s College Conor Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University Bloomington Frank Paris III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Florida

Miamaya Parra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millikin University Natalie Pecora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Karina Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago Victoria Poleszak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College John Powers IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DePauw University William Prangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier University Gregory Price, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carroll University Eian Pugh . . . . . . . University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Iain Ramage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue University Maxwell Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastern Michigan University Virginia Reider . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Institute of Technology Mani Rezai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of Illinois Chicago Lorritzia Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philander Smith College Toni Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana State University Khristian Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Louis University Rafael Rivera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmhurst University Kacper Rogalski . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oakton Community College Abigail Rogowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College Ariana Romanucci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State University Ana Rosaslanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Winchester William Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane University Daniel Ruggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Missouri Anthony Saldana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Iowa Sophia Salerno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami University Emma Salzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baylor University

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For Askold and Marta Kozbur, Russia’s war on Ukraine is personal

River Forest neighbors make their support clear

By JESSICA MACKINNON Contributing Reporter

While the intense focus of the world has turned to the people of Ukraine for more than three months, those concerns have been particularly urgent and personal for River Forest residents Askold and Marta Kozbur. Both have close family and friends in Ukraine, and they are mourning the destruction of a country in which they have deep roots.

Askold’s and Marta’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from western Ukraine following WWII. Askold’s parents settled in Cleveland, and Marta’s parents settled in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood. The two first met on a group heritage

tour in Ukraine in 1978. They quickly realized that they not only had similar Ukrainian-centric upbringings — but significant family connections as well.

Askold’s aunt and Marta’s mother were best friends living in the same displaced persons’ (DP) camp in Germany following the war. Marta’s aunt and Askold’s father were classmates in another DP camp, where Marta’s grandfather taught history.

“I felt right at home during that first visit to Ukraine,” said Marta. “Growing up, we were both enmeshed in the Ukrainian culture and community,” said Marta.

“In Ukrainian Village, we heard Ukrainian spoken on the street. We banked at the Ukrainian bank, went to the Ukrainian grocery store. When we got married, it was like old home week because everyone knew each other.”

The Kozburs have received an outpouring of support from neighbors and the

Lincoln School community, where Marta teaches. Trees on their block are festooned with blue and yellow ribbons, and their garage has been the site of a constant stream of food, clothing, and medical supplies They also appreciate that River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci agreed to fly the Ukrainian flag at city hall.

The couple has been back to Ukraine many times since their initial visit and have witnessed great changes. They saw the country in the 1980’s when it was still under Soviet rule, with high rise buildings plastered with images of Leonid Brezhnev and the hammer and sickle and when their cousins were uncomfortable speaking freely in public.

“It was so gray and depressing. But when Ukraine won independence in 1991, they just went to work to beautify all the cities.

When I went back for a month in 2012, it was beautiful, with flowers everywhere, ca-

fes, little shops, art galleries, and tourists from around the world. It was just like any other thriving European city,” Marta said.

According to Askold, Lviv was known as “Little Vienna” because of its European architecture and culture, a holdover from when western Ukraine was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. According to many reports, Russian President Vladmir Putin has long viewed Ukraine’s affiliation with Europe, as well as its interest in joining NATO, as a threat and a reason for the recent unprovoked invasion.

The Kozburs bristle at the myth that Ukraine is just a part of Russia and that the countries share an eternal brotherhood.

“Kyiv was established more than 1,000 years ago. By the time Moscow was settled in the 12th century, Kyiv was already a blossoming metropolis and center of trade.

We have a different language, a different al-

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The Kozburs visited Ukraine last year.

Askold visited with family in Lviv in October, and Marta visited in July with a friend who is the co-founder of a foundation dedicated to preserving the country’s sacred arts. The foundation, with which Marta is involved, is now focused on wrapping, packaging and transporting to safe places as many treasures as it can.

The Kozburs are in constant contact with family in Ukraine. Askold’s family fortunately escaped to Poland and are staying with friends. The Kozburs’ two adult children visited them a few weeks ago.

“They are mad as hell at Putin and the barbaric Russian hordes that attacked them for no reason and forced them to leave their homes when the bombing started,” said Askold.

Many of Marta’s family members are still in the Lviv area. “They are under constant threat of rockets and are experi-

encing daily air raids. Some of my family is helping with the distribution of food, medicine and medical supplies as well as arranging transportation for refugees,” said Marta.

Askold and Marta are convinced that Ukraine will prevail in this war. “It may come to the point where the Russians have to pull out because they’re running out of money and weaponry. Because of the influx of military support and the fact that the Ukrainians are defending their own, I think it’s ultimately going to end well for Ukraine. Ukraine will keep fighting — this will only end when the Russians leave,” said Askold.

How you can help For those who are interested in supporting Ukraine, the Kozburs recommend www.razomforukraine.org and the Ukrainian Youth Camping Organization at www.uyco.org.

For information on the history of Ukraine, they recommend opinion pieces by Timothy Snyder, a professor of history at Yale University.

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Oak Park juvenile arrested for police officer assault between 8 a.m., May 24 and 8 p.m., May 25. The estimated loss is $16,000.

A male juvenile from Oak Park was arrested for the alleged assault of a police officer May 23. At about 4:23 p.m. that day, Oak Park police officers saw the juvenile walking in and out of yards by way of an alley in the 200 block of North Harvey Avenue. When officers approached, the juvenile reportedly swung his arm, attempting to hit an officer. The juvenile was subsequently placed into custody and brought to the Oak Park police station, where he was processed and released to a parent.

Criminal property damage ■ Someone broke a glass panel window, then climbed through the window into Perfection Auto Body, 811 Garfield St., and tried to open the overhead garage door, but fled when the motion alarm activated at 11:05 p.m., May 25.

■ Someone scratched a brown window frame outside the State Farm office at 212 S. Marion St. between 12:01 a.m., April 7 and 10 a.m., May 26. The damage is estimated at $500.

Burglary ■ Someone took a Coach purse, two wallets with credit cards, a laptop and a makeup bag out of a gray GMC Terrain parked in the 300 block of Chicago Avenue between 2 p.m., May 22 and 7 a.m., May 23. The estimated loss is $1,225.

■ A pair of Versace sunglasses and Sony headphones were taken from an unlocked silver Kia Soul parked in the 100 block of North Humphrey Avenue between 8 p.m., May 24 and 4:50 a.m., May 25. The estimated loss is $750.

■ Someone ransacked the interior of an unsecured Ford Focus and then removed a black AT&T phone charger, gray Bluetooth speaker and other items from the vehicle, which was parked outside a residence in the first block of Chicago Avenue between 10 p.m., May 22 and 3:30 p.m.,

May 23. The estimated loss is $120.

■ Rock climbing equipment, diapers and tote bags were taken from an unlocked silver 2001 Toyota 4Runner parked in the 800 block of South Euclid Avenue between 5 p.m., May 20 and 4 p.m., May 21. The estimated loss is $276.

Motor vehicle theft A 2017 Cadillac XTS was removed from the rear parking lot of a building in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue

These items, obtained from the Oak Park Police Department, came from reports through May 24 to May 27 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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t has been years in the making, but Oak Park Commons, the first intergenerational cohousing community in Oak Park and the state, is getting closer to becoming a reality. A few years prior to the pandemic, Oak Park residents Susan Stall and her husband, Charlie Hoch, were among a core group who set out to create the state’s first intergenerational cohousing community in their hometown.

A shared, common purpose sets a cohousing development apart from other multifamily living spaces. Residents share common spaces, which are intentionally planned to foster social interaction among residents of all generations. In addition, Oak Park Commons will be a multi-unit building that promotes energy conservation practices and environmental sustainability.

Prior to the pandemic, the group met regularly to recruit members and discuss goals. Today, Oak Park Commons members have learned a lot, solidified a core membership, and have begun to focus on the finer details involved in constructing a home for their members.

Why Cohousing?

Stall, now the group’s chair of membership and marketing, says that while a new concept for some, cohousing is not unusual in Scandinavian countries, where the movement began.

There she says, intentional communities are built around a shared common house, which is a gathering space for the community. Meanwhile, having a private living space is a comfort to many members who want both community and privacy.

“Cohousing is intriguing because it’s an intentional community. Residents are committed to building relationships.”

Stall said. “Everyone here will have their own condo.”

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Multigenerational living from page 17 community might be built around homes, with a common house for gathering, in Oak Park’s more urban landscape, the community will be centered on one building with 24 individual units and shared spaces.

Stall says that currently, a large common space is planned for the fifth floor of the building and will include a roof garden and commercial kitchen for communal meals and gatherings.

Cohousing can appeal to extroverts and introverts. Stall notes that extroverts like her enjoy having built-in conversational opportunities every day, while introverts might enjoy having the opportunity to be pulled into interactions when they seek them out.

“Cohousing serves peoples’ needs in different ways,” Stall said.

In addition, cohousing intentionally mixes generations. Stall states that retired residents might want to help out on occasion with the children of younger residents. Younger residents might help out by picking up something for an older resident while running errands.

Stall calls this an “exchange of caring,” and notes that this concept carries over to residents sharing common elements like tools and gardening implements. A mail area will be big enough to encourage conversation during the daily task of picking up mail.

All of this provides an alternative to going it alone, according to Stall. She says that there are times in life when it is important to establish socially intertwined lives.

“This is like a neighborhood all in one building. Our grandchildren live out of the area. We like the vibrancy of a multigenerational environment,” said Sean Taylor, who serves on the finance committee of the group and is a committed buyer along with his wife.

Concrete steps Oak Park Commons is in the process of purchasing a site for their new development. Located at the corner of Madison Street and Carpenter Avenue, the site is close to Sugar Beet Co-op, Walgreens and a soon-to-come Pete’s Fresh Market grocery store.

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Oak Park Commons has identified a parcel of land, now an underutilized parking lot, at the corner of Madison Street and Carpenter Avenue for a proposed 27-unit building. An architect is working on renderings for the project.

The group has also selected an architect, Foster Dale Architects, which is working on renderings for the development. While the specifics are still being ironed out, Stall says the 27-unit building will include one, two and three-bedroom units, parking and an elevator.

Most potential residents are interested in two-bedroom, two-bathroom units, and

Stall expects that younger families will be interested in the three-bedroom units.

The five-story building will include inunit laundry as well as multiple common spaces.

Developer Jonathan Shack of Altierra not only will lead the building process, but he is also committed to living in the development when it is completed.

Hoch notes that building a cohousing community is a complex undertaking, as households need to invest as partners. Unlike a traditional condo transaction, Hoch states the process can tie up a buyer’s money for a few years until the project is completed and the last unit sold.

“It’s very complicated and [that’s] why it’s not a widespread movement,” Hoch said.

Taylor calls this stage of the process very dynamic. He identifies the first step as raising funds and alongside simultaneous completion of architectural drawings and plans, which gives potential buyers a clearer vision of the development and allows the group to begin to get construction bids. Once the construction loan is firm, Taylor thinks that if all goes well, construction could begin by the fall.

While stressing the number of variables at play, he says that construction should be roughly 18 months, which could put a move-in date in the spring of 2024.

Continued outreach With a core group of six committed households, Oak Park Commons continues to seek more future residents. Stall says the group will have informational tables at Day in Our Village on June 5 and at the Oak Park Farmers Market.

Oak Park Commons holds a monthly meeting for prospective residents and those interested in learning more about cohousing. Information on meeting dates and times is available at oakparkcohousing.org.

Stall says there are different levels of memberships: an explorer level, in which people can attend public meetings and events to learn more about cohousing; an associate level, which requires a $100, non-refundable fee for those who are more deeply interested and perhaps interested in serving on one of the planning committees; and equity members who have decided to purchase a dwelling and make a financial commitment.

On June 22, the group will hold a casual gala at Trattoria 225, located at 225 Harrison St. in Oak Park, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for people who feel a commitment and interest in cohousing.

Taylor says he’s looking forward to meeting the next 20 or so households to join Oak Park Commons, saying Oak Park is the perfect place for an intentional community like this.

“We’re very excited,” Taylor said.

“There’s a lot of work to be done, but it’s a great time. It’s a great project.”

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SPORTS Kelley is OPRF track’s first a state champ in hurdles

Soph Garland is program’s first all-stater in discus since 1977

By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Ian Kelley hasn’t removed the blue ALS awareness bracelet from his right wrist for more than two years.

Before the IHSA Class 3A boys track and field state meet, Kelley told the team about joining as a sophomore after his father, Mark, died Sept.28, 2019 battling ALS. Kelley was among the primary caregivers.

“I use that happening as a way to kind of kick into another setting of my life of concentration and control,” Kelley said.

“I feel like I really did do everything that I said I would and I feel like my dad would be proud.”

Kelley could be especially proud May 28. He became the Huskies’ first state champion in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a personal-best 37.99 seconds. It was Kelley’s fastest time by 0.61 seconds and won by 0.23.

“It’s a fantastic feeling,” Kelley said. “I really felt like on that final stretch I was pushing it like I hadn’t before.”

Kelley also earned top-nine, all-state honors with sixth place in the 110 high

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OPRF’s Ian Kelley crossses the finish line first in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles at IHSA Class 3A state track finals on May 28. hurdles (14.84).

Sophomore Kaden Garland became the Huskies’ first all-stater in discus since 1977 with a fifth-place, personal-best 51.58 meters/169 feet-2.75 inches on his first throw in Friday’s preliminaries. His previous best was 149-9.75.

“I don’t know how I got it. I got a really good release and then it just went,” Gar-

land said.

In Class 2A, Fenwick senior Lee O’Bryan and sophomore brother Dean shared one last great running moment.

The Friars’ 3,200-meter relay with them, senior Carl Lukas and junior Grayden Rill finished an all-state fourth place (8:05.01).

Last November, they contributed to the Friars winning their first state team title

in boys cross country.

“Like I said at cross, it was great to do it with my brother,” Lee O’Bryan said.

“These other two are like my brothers, my best friends. There’s nothing like this, really.”

Junior Will Shannon was an allstate sixth in triple jump (lifetime-best 13.27m/43-6.6). Shannon has significantly improved since Gail Casey recently joined as jumps coach.

“It’s awesome. I’m going to practice over the summer, now that I have a coach, and I’m excited for next year,” Shannon said.

Rill came back for an all-state eighth in the 1,600 (4:26.95). In 2021, Rill was an allstate fourth in the 800 but scratched Friday after the 3,200 relay advanced.

OPRF junior Josh Meister shared 14th in pole vault (4.10m/13-5). Senior Patrick Diakite (1.83m/6-0 in high jump) was 21st, senior Lou Delano (800 in 2:08.80) was 22nd and senior Nzube Nwafo (6.04m/19-9 3/4 in triple jump) was 24th.

The Huskies’ 3,200 relay of senior Ryan Leonard, junior Owen Augustine, sophomore Michael Michelotti and Delano was 19th (8:09.84) and the 1,600 relay of sophomore Santiago Valle and seniors Leo Rooney, Wes Morrison and Derrick Reed was 25th (3:32.73). Sophomore Liam Moroney, junior Elijah Mowatt, sophomore Kevin McGovern and freshman Caleb Schulz were 23rd in the 400 relay (43.68) and disqualified in the 800 relay.

For Fenwick, Lee O’Bryan also was 20th in the 800 (2:06.21). In the 3,200, senior Zac

OPRF volleyball cruises to IHSA sectional final Huskies ease to regional crown before disposing of Payton Prep

By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

The Oak Park and River Forest High School boys volleyball cruised in a semifinal of the IHSA Wolcott Sectional on May 28, rolling past Payton Prep in two

sets 25-13, 25-18.

Sophomore Quinn Bozarth led the Huskies (23-8) with seven kills and two blocks against Payton. Other top contributors were Danny Moran with eight digs; A.J. Robateau with five kills, two digs and a block; Peter Zurawski with three aces,

three kills and two digs; Ebube Nwafor with three blocks; and Danny Scholvin with two aces, three kills, five digs and a block.

On May 26, OPRF won the Prosser Regional in two sets over Chicago Academy 25-7, 25-8. Zurawski had seven aces,

Scholvin four aces, Nwafor four kills and Charlie Folker and Moran three kills apiece in the victory.

The Huskies, the top seed at Wolcott, were set to meet St. Patrick for the sectional title May 31, after press time.

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Fenwick soccer stuns Payton to take sectional title Set piece tap-in just before halftime is all Friars need

By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

The Fenwick High School girls soccer team pulled off an upset May 28 at the Dominican Priory as the Friars defeated topseeded Payton Prep 1-0 to win their own IHSA Class 2A sectional.

Fenwick senior co-captain Kate Henige had an early goal wiped out due to offside, and the Friars and Grizzlies engaged in a tight defensive struggle. But senior Natalie LoGiudice scored the only goal Fenwick (126-2) would need when she tapped in a cross off of a corner kick by Emily Ortiz with 8.2 seconds left before halftime.

“I was just in the moment,” LoGiudice said.

“The ball went past our offense and came to me, and I just kicked it. I don’t remember it going in, but it gave us a lot of confidence going into the second half.”

“What a lift that was,” said Fenwick coach

Craig Blazer. “It was really good execution and was huge.”

The Friars’ defense did the rest, not allowing Payton to generate much of an attack.

Goalies Morgan Fisher and Audrey Hinrichs were never truly threatened throughout as they combined for the clean sheet.

“We couldn’t keep the ball as much as we normally do, and that’s a credit to Payton,” Blazer said. “But they were never able to get behind us and in a position where Morgan or Audrey had to make a save.”

“It feels amazing. All of our hard work paid off,” said Henige. “After we scored, we knew they were going to come at us hard in the second half, and so we had to focus on our defense. We eliminated their crosses and restricted [Payton] to long passes, which really helped because they couldn’t do much with them.”

LoGiudice believes Fenwick is playing its best soccer of the year at the right time.

“Team-bonding things we do together outside of practice help us click as a team,” she said. “We feel more comfortable playing with each other now than we did at the beginning

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Fenwick’s Elisabeth Ruggiero (8) dribbles past Payton Preps’ defenders during the Friars’ 1-0 win on May 28. of the season.”

Blazer was pleased for LoGiudice, Henige and the other seniors who have had numerous challenges the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Abby [Rogowski], Audrey, Julia [Cianci], Kate, Natalie, all of them have done a good job. They’ve led the way and showed the oth-

ers how to get it done,” Blazer said.

Up next for the Friars is a supersectional match with De La Salle at Brooks College Prep in Chicago on May 31, after press time.

A win would send Fenwick downstate for the third time in school history. The Friars were fourth in Class 1A in 2004 and third in 2A in 2013.

Fenwick softball wins regional final thriller over Trinity Hitless until the 6th, Friars erupt to tie; homer wins it in 10th

By MELVIN TATE Contributing Reporter

All season, first-year Fenwick High School softball coach Bryan Hoffman has said his young team is a work in progress.

But the Friars experienced a major growth spurt May 27 at the IHSA Class 3A Trinity Regional, rallying late from a large deficit to edge the host Blazers 6-5 in a 10-inning classic at Triton College.

“It was an epic and insane battle,” Hoffman said. “”he girls kept fighting and refused to give up.”

Interim Trinity coach Steve Curley, who took over at the season’s midpoint, felt the same way.

“I had parents from both teams come up and tell me that was the best regional cham-

pionship game that they’ve ever seen, and I agree with them,” he said.

Fenwick’s Talia Lorenzo and Trinity’s Danielle Hoffman (Bryan’s daughter) engaged in a scoreless duel in the circle for the first four innings. But the Blazers (11-12-1) erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fifth on a RBI double by Danielle Hoffman, a RBI single by Linea Drever, a RBI single by Eleanor Flores, and a two-run single by Kendall Hynes.

Trinity took a seemingly commanding 5-0 lead into the top of the seventh inning. But then Fenwick (14-14-1) -- which didn’t get its first base hit until the sixth -- came up with a big rally.

Sophie Stone led off with a single and courtesy runner Cam Brusca stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. After Caity Barganski walked, Molly Mullen’s groundout plated Brusca.

Next, an Ellie Kolb single advanced Barganski to third, then Nevarez followed with a double for another run. Gabrielle Simon’s

grounder to Hynes at third base resulted in an error, allowing Kolb to score and Nevarez to advance to third. After an intentional walk to Kailey Janda (2-for4) loaded the bases, Madelyn Entler’s two-run single tied the game at 5-5.

“We never gave up. We were cheering for each other the entire game,” Lorenzo said.

“We really wanted to win.”

Then in the top of the 10th, Stone (2-for5) drove a pitch over the left-field wall for a home run that proved to be the game winner.

“With the wind blowing in as hard as it was, the only way a ball was going to go was if it was a line drive,” Bryan Hoffman said.

“Sophie came up huge.”

Stone was also huge in the circle, tossing five scoreless innings in relief to get the win.

She gave up just two hits and struck out five.

In her final high school game, Danielle Hoffman went out like a champion for the Blazers. She went the entire 10 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and posting 12

strikeouts.

“Danielle pitched her heart out,” Curley said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better performance, and I told her afterwards it was the best I’ve ever seen.”

While happy his Friars advanced to the sectional, Bryan Hoffman felt bad his team had to defeat his daughter in the process.

“I felt bad for Danielle. She had a ton on her shoulders,” he said. “Danielle had a great career, and it was bittersweet having to beat Trinity.”

Drever, Hynes and Emily Rodriguez each collected two hits for Trinity, which had 10 for the day.

“Of course, we would’ve preferred to come away with the win, but we left everything on the field and there are no regrets,” Curley said.

Fenwick met Benet Academy in a semifinal May 31 at the IHSA Class 3A Glenbard South Sectional (after press time). The Friars lost to the Redwings 6-5 on April 19.

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The antidote to despair is action

or the past six years, our son has attended the elementary school around the corner from our house. He started when he was a tiny pipsqueak of 5½ and now, at 11, in his last days there, he is taller than me. Every step of the way, kindergarten through fifth grade, he has been loved and valued for who he is, encouraged and nurtured, held closely in the arms of a caring community.

This is not to say there have not been bumps along the way (pandemic, anyone?), but all in all, the school and its people create a welcoming and safe place. As we contemplate his leaving there, we are filled with gratitude for the many beloveds who help not only our kid, but all of the kids who enter those school doorways.

Imagining someone entering that building with an intent to kill is completely incomprehensible to me. It is the most horrific of horrific possibilities.

And yet. Someone did just that on May 24, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, murdering at least 21 people, almost all of them children. The sheer number of people is overwhelming. The number of mass shootings that happen in our country is mind-numbing. The ease with which one can gain access to guns whose sole purpose is to murder is inexcusable.

It is all too much. Too much, too much.

It’s hard both to take in the vastness of the death toll by gun violence, and the individual particularity of each loss. “Again?!

Again?! When will it stop?!” We lament and wail at the statistics. And the words of President Biden echo with a particular resonance: “To lose a child is like having a piece of your soul ripped away. There’s a hollowness in your chest you feel like you’re going to be sucked into, and never gonna be out of it.”

It is impossible for me to sort out the multitude of feelings that I am experiencing all at once. Anger, grief, rage, sadness, fury, frustration, terror, fear and on and on the list goes. Even the feelings themselves are sometimes too much.

And so, I hear you wonder, I hear myself wonder, what do we do? What can we do?

This I know: we can listen and care for one another always, with connection and compassion and kindness.

And we can work to make change. A wise friend of mine keeps reminding me: the antidote to despair is action. There are a myriad of ways to join others in creating a society with a (much) safer gun culture. And we can take these moments to soak in the gift of our loved ones as much as possible.

Each day presents opportunities for change and action and love.

Rev. Emily Gage is senior minister at Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Oak Park.

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hey say it takes a village to raise a child. Sometimes I wonder if most people feel that way any longer. I feel as though I am at the end of a runway that leads to the moment and point where planes take off. Into the sky they fly off to a new destination and adventure.

This is what is happening with my baby adult. I call her “baby adult” because, even though she is 18 and a legal adult, she’s still a child. In the years of the pandemic, she became a published author twice, graduated with a 4.85 GPA and made Cum Laude.

She placed at state in Science Olympiad and did amazingly with Spoken Word.

Nonetheless, to say these last few years have been a challenge is an understatement. We are finally here — the end and the beginning at the same time.

With college looming, her intelligence and, more importantly, her application of said intelligence, will ensure that I am not in the poor house from school costs.

The 19th Century Charitable Association of Oak Park generously gave her scholarships that will fill the gap. I am so grateful for this. I remember driving by the “19th Century Woman’s Club” as it was called (yes, I’m going to say it) “back in my day” over the years as an Oak Park resident and an alumna myself of Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Chatting with the other recipient mothers, one pointed out that not only were all of the four recipients girls, but all were also raised by single mothers! I was shocked! We basked in that. How did we do it?! The world tells us that, as single mothers, we are depleted, too overwhelmed to care, doing the bare minimum, and if there is anything successful that comes of us raising our kids, it must be because others helped us.

I was asphyxiated by pride and excitement about the girl power emanating from us. First you should

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s summer arrives, it’s a good time to reflect on the good we see all over our villages.

We’ll be back to chaos and nonsense next week but for today here’s the sunny forecast:

You have to love Reggie Love

It started with one email to Wednesday Journal shouting out the neighborhood mail carrier on his coming retirement. Then there were two, three, four, five completely unconnected entreaties that the Journal had to write about Reggie Love, the mail guy on Kenilworth, Clinton and Home for the past 24 years.

Our reporter, Stacey Sheridan, talked with Reggie Love and with neighbors, listening to stories of Mr. Love ringing the doorbell daily to check on an elder, turning up at block parties, at funeral services for neighbors, carrying treats for dogs, cats and, yes, for squirrels.

At a time when most Oak Parkers are fed up with poor mail service and our most recent story on the postal service was about a carrier dumping mail in the garbage, this is a reminder that longtime mail carriers can be essential glue connecting a neighborhood.

Thanks to Mr. Love for his service.

Memorial Day done right Both River Forest and Oak Park returned to Memorial Day traditions Monday and it surely felt right.

The Memorial Day Parade in River Forest was back and as big as ever.

Under sunny skies, dozens of organizations, from marching bands to enthused gymnasts and a certain local newspaper, made their way through town down streets lined with folks eager to see something as simple and normal as a parade.

In Oak Park, there was a somber and powerful Memorial Day service at the crest of the hill in Scoville Park, at the foot of the “Peace Triumphant” monument. A good-sized crowd heard words of remembrance, saw the Oak Park police color guard, and listened to Taps being played to honor our men and women who have gone to war on our behalf.

And by way of observation, it was a long line waiting for Rehm Pool to open and also for a cone at Hole in the Wall.

Beer and baby formula It is always worth noting when a local business steps up to help address a problem that is fully outside its wheelhouse just because the need is real and immediate.

The Beer Shop on North Boulevard in downtown Oak Park has been collecting baby formula, diapers and other basic needs for little ones at a time when supply chain disruptions have left young families in immediate need.

Nice job.

Dominicans unite News this week is that Oak Park’s Fenwick High School closed its deal with Dominican University to purchase the 7-acre Priory property at Division and Harlem. This is both a building and open space, and Fenwick is still considering its plan for future uses. A year from now, Fenwick will close on the purchase of 11 acres of athletic fields it currently leases from the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great.

This realignment among the various versions of local Dominicans appears to meet the needs of all involved. The university no longer had a need for the Priory site. The province we suspect will be happy to turn its 11-acre asset into cash. And Fenwick now has a second campus and full control of its athletic fields.

A good outcome.

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Without love, legislation is heartless June 1 is the eighth anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Illinois. I’m revisiting the column I wrote for that occasion because it also has wider application:

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he new law that went into effect, June 1, 2014, legalizing same-sex marriage was a victory for LGBTQ rights.

But it was also a victory for love.

The law acknowledges that the love between two men or two women is of equal value to the love between a woman and a man.

Too often in our effort to set societal guidelines and expectations — which is what law is all about — we overlook love, which belongs to the realm of the heart, whereas we tend to legislate with our heads. Often we fail to reconcile the two realms, which explains the frequent inadequacy of our efforts.

For too long, we tried to define marriage strictly as a union between one man and one woman. But that is based on a deeper assumption — that love is only legitimate, only possible, between a man and a woman, and that only sex, not love, is possible between two men or two women.

At best, it was considered a “lesser” love, a false love, not the kind that could be sanctified in the eyes of God or justified by God’s believers on Earth.

That’s an almighty big assumption, based largely on one or two passages in the Old Testament of the Bible, written well over 2,000 years ago. Illinois said that’s a bad assumption because it claims to be able to judge the “quality” of the love between two consenting adults.

We cannot make that assumption. We must not make that assumption.

Legislation isn’t the only place where love gets overlooked. The Catholic Church’s opposition to contraception, for instance, is based on the assumption that the primary purpose of sex is procreation.

Preventing conception has long been held by the Church hierarchy to be “unnatural” and therefore sinful — though not by most Catholics, who use, and approve of, contraception.

The Church’s obsolete theology in this matter comes from the head and leaves out the heart. The primary purpose of sex is neither procreation nor pleasure — it is, in its highest form, a profound, physical expression of love between two adults. Procreation, if desired, planned for and freely chosen, can be a wonderful consequence of that love. (The same is true if achieved through adoption or in vitro fertilization.)

When we create theology or legislation without love, our laws and doctrine are flawed, and usually invalid.

Nowhere is this more evident than the Catholic

creed, of which there are two versions.

They list the bedrock beliefs of the faith.

Yet the word “love” appears in neither version.

Compare that to the Unitarian/Universalist “Covenant,” recited at the beginning of every service at Unity Temple: “Love is the doctrine of this congregation …”

The first word of the first line — and they don’t even identify as Christian.

Which is doubly ironic because the very core of Christianity is love.

Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.

All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:37-40).

How can a religion based on love not mention “love” in its creed? If Jesus didn’t overlook love, why, so often, do his followers?

Well, Illinois, as of June 1, does not. The vote last November was not just a victory for the LGBTQ community. It was not just a victory for Oak Park as a whole, which has welcomed that community. It was not just a victory for equal treatment under the law.

All of which is worth celebrating.

Most of all, it is a victory for love — and a reminder that love needs to be the doctrine of all our congregations and the center of all our deliberations and legislation.

When some people oppose reproductive health services for millions without offering any viable alternative, they have left love out of the equation.

When they support widening economic inequality and deep cuts to programs that aid the poor, they have left love out. When they oppose contraception in their zeal to kill off abortion, their morality issues from the head, not the heart. When they oppose environmental protections aimed at preventing the destruction of our planet, they have eliminated love from their reckoning altogether.

And when they fail to actively support commonsense gun regulation that could prevent massacres of children in our schools, and the massacre of adults elsewhere, they go beyond the sin of omission to the sin of complicity.

Love is at the very center of our progress as a people, raising the quality of life for all, committing ourselves to the common good. If we overlook love, we harm ourselves and others.

On June 1, 2014. We took another step forward. The journey ahead is long, but as an old CTA ad put it, in the long run, the long run is all that matters.

The length of our journey shouldn’t discourage us — not if we keep one notion firmly fixed in our minds and our hearts: Love conquers all.

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hen I was growing up, there were many things to do on Sunday afternoons throughout the year.

There were baseball games and football games on radio and television, and there was always a double feature at the Lake Theatre and, of course, the Main Library beckoned me, but the Sunday drives to visit my grandfather’s work sites were my favorite.

My grandfather was a civil engineer with the city of Chicago, and his job sites were located in various parts of the city.

My mother, grandfather, and I would leave Oak Park around noon and return home about 6 p.m. We would visit a couple of job sites each time we went for a drive, which occurred once or twice a month. We did this from 1950 until 1955, the year my grandfather retired.

I liked it when we visited the North Side, the Gold Coast, and the Northwest Side because if we had time, we would visit either my great aunt and uncle or my aunt and uncle or, occasionally, the Lee family.

Sometimes, my mother would drive us to the homes where she lived as a young lady, and this pleased my grandfather, but he had to check out his job sites first in the area of the city we visited.

When we were on the North Side, we would stop at the apartment on Argyle Avenue where my aunt and uncle lived. They had no children and my uncle was generally watching a sporting event on television, so we didn’t stay more than an hour.

When we were in the Gold Coast area, we would visit

Jack and Jane Keenan, my great-uncle and -aunt in their elegantly furnished and decorated apartment on Oak Street. Jane was a talented baker, so she always made certain we each ate a thick slice of pie that she had baked just for us. Jack was the district sales manager for the Hamilton Watch Company, so he always made certain that each time I visited the Keenans, I saw his collection of watches and clocks.

One time when I was 9, Jack gave me the first wristwatch I ever had.

Occasionally, when we were around Foster and Sheridan, we would visit the Lee family, who lived on Sheridan Road in a large apartment. Mrs. Lee was one of my mother’s oldest friends and a great baker like my great-aunt, so whenever we left the Lee’s home we had two pies in our possession. Mr. Lee was a heavy pipe smoker, so their apartment smelled like a poorly ventilated smoking parlor.

I really liked it when my mother drove us by the home where she lived for the first nine years of her life. My mother was born in 1912 on the kitchen table in a large house on Oliphant Avenue in Edison Park, Illinois. The house stood out because of the cupola on top.

Sometimes, too, we stopped by a home on Foster Avenue where my mother had lived from 1921 to 1932.

When we were in the Logan Square area, we would drive by a three-story house on Bernard Street where my mother lived from 1932 to 1939 when she married my dad and moved to Walton Street in Streeterville.

Whenever we went for a Sunday drive, I enjoyed seeing the people and places that meant so much to me.

Shame on all of us

of millions of guns, much less readily available military weapons?

Half of the Senate is beholden to the NRA and the other half cowers in the face of partisan opposition.

The right to bear an AR-15 should not eclipse the right of our children and us to go about our lives without fear of being gunned down.

Yet maybe it does because the carnage continues unabated.

Shame on us!

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One more time — the decent, sane majority of Americans, gun owners included, want reasonable gun laws. Universal background checks, red flag laws, training, age restrictions are by no measure extreme actions. The gun lobby’s shrill, tired mantra of a “slippery slope” to gun prohibition has not only not come to fruition, it has, in fact, careened dangerously in the opposite direction. What civil society needs hundreds

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America’s unconstitutional gun sales An 18-year-old can volunteer to fight in wars with an AR-15 style rifle as part of a “well regulated” military.

This is constitutional. Selling an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle to a non-military 18-year-old is not “well regulated” enough. It is not constitutional.

Robert Sullivan, Oak Park

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What’s preventing real firearm regulation?

I appreciate Daniel Hurtado’s thoughtful letter about my One View opinion piece about the Second Amendment in the May 18 Wednesday Journal. Reliance on “original intent” when interpreting amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as Mr. Hurtado writes, is not my view. I believe that the Constitution ought to be considered a “living document” and subject to change as society changes. For example, why is the Third Amendment (look it up) still part of the Constitution today, even if it was apparently quite relevant at the time of its drafting by the founders?

The point I wanted to make in my One View is that the “original intent” of the Second Amendment was the right of states to have a militia and therefore the need for armed citizens (yes, white and male). Militias have become obsolete for more than 100 years and, thus, there is no longer a need for armed citizens in the context of a militia.

That brings us to the question whether the right to own and use firearms — not related to a “well regulated militia” — needs to be constitutionally protected. There is no other right in the Constitution to own anything else. For example, there is no constitutionally

protected right to own a means of transportation, a horse in the days of the founders or currently an automobile (or bicycle). Yet there is no obstacle to owning a car, provided that it is safe and lawfully operated. Why can gun ownership not be considered the same as car ownership? Cars and their use are highly regulated to keep everyone safe and there is a lot of enforcement of these regulations.

One problem with guns in this country is that the Second Amendment is used to circumvent gun regulation by the federal government, states, and municipalities. The consequences of this are devastating, as I pointed out in my One View. Guns have, as of last year, become the most frequent cause of death in U.S., ages 1 to 19. That fact alone should be reason to implement the strictest possible firearm regulation in our country.

Homicides are rising rapidly around the U.S. So far this year 53 people have died from gun violence (excluding suicide) every day in the U.S. and nearly 100 have been injured daily.

There have been more than 210 mass shootings this year at the time I am writing this, amounting to more than one each day; and 27 school shootings, more than one per week, one just now in Texas! Seventy percent of

the guns used in school shootings have been purchased legally and the majority of guns used in crimes in Chicago came from outside Illinois. Clearly, regulation of gun purchases needs to be much stricter and nationwide.

Prevention of this gun violence is a public health priority. The problem is that what drives people to use guns in ways that kill (and injure) is very diverse. Therefore, any single measure to reduce gun violence, such as universal background checks or red flag laws, will only make small dents in the overall toll of gun violence. Many measures made in concert are needed to have a substantial effect. This will be difficult, if not impossible to implement in the U.S. today, given the current lack of political leadership.

Instead, there are proposals to put more armed staff and teachers in schools, even though it has been shown to result in more gun deaths and injuries in schools and not fewer.* The one overarching feature of gun violence is the availability of firearms and ammunition protected by the Second Amendment, which is used by the firearm industry and their lobby to profit from gun violence.

There are over 390 million firearms in civil-

ian possession in the U.S. that will remain functional for many decades; banning those will be next to impossible. Ammunition, though, once spent, can no longer kill.

However, for ammunition sales there are no federal regulations and requirements for background checks; only six states have laws regulating such sales. Regulations regarding firearm ownership are under serious attack by gun rights groups in the few states with strict gun regulations, such as New York State.

I greatly fear that the killing in the U.S. will continue, in schools, on the streets, in stores and workplaces, and in people’s homes — everywhere. Why don’t we come to our senses in the U.S. and stop invoking the Second Amendment to justify the harmful absolute right to own guns and unlimited access to ammunition? * Peterson J., Densley J., Erickson G. “Presence of Armed School Officials and Fatal and Nonfatal Gunshot Injuries during Mass School Shootings,” United States, 1980-2019.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, 2021.

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Member of Gun Responsibility Advocates

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Thanks for your support of Wright Plus 2022 On May 21, the Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk took place with the support and cooperation of many kind and generous individuals. In order to create a safe environment for everyone, all guests, volunteers and staff provided proof of full vaccination and wore face masks inside all private homes, Wright’s Home & Studio, and while riding shuttles.

This year’s housewalk featured beautiful Oak Park residences on blocks neighboring the Home & Studio.

We are deeply grateful to this gracious community for helping us welcome guests to this living museum of architecture with spirit, hospitality, and friendship, year after year.

We would like to thank the homeowners for sharing their magnificent homes. We are grateful to the 350 volunteers who spent hundreds of hours on planning and execution to make the Housewalk a spectacular event.

And finally, we would like to thank our guests, who traveled here to explore the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America’s great visionaries.

Wright Plus would not be possible without our sponsors and patrons: Village of Oak Park, Blue

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Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Bulley & Andrews, @ properties, Heritage Auctions, Old Second National Bank, Albion Residential, Baird & Warner, Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau, Davey Tree Expert Company, Downtown Oak Park, Prairie Title, and West Studio.

Thank you to our Dine Wright restaurant sponsors: Courageous Bakery Café, Cucina Paradiso, Giordano’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, Hemmingway’s Bistro, Maya del Sol, Mickey’s Gyros, Petersen’s Ice Cream, and Victory Italian.

Finally, we would like to thank the following local florists for their beautiful floral arrangements: Fairy Godmothers Wedding & Event Design, Flowers of Paradise, Garland Flowers, Good Earth Greenhouse, Moss Modern Flowers, Niko’s Flower Designs, Squires Florist, Tulipia Floral Design, and Westgate Flower & Plant Shop.

Without our many friends in this community, Wright Plus would not be possible.

Thank you all.

Celeste Adams

President and CEO, Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

Nobody’s job should demand mortal risk from employees as a condition of employment. This is a widely shared principle in society. However, a problem arises!

We are told by police administration, their representatives, civilian apologists, and the press, that policing putatively is to “serve and protect” the people from violence; the Fraternal Order of Police; and the press remind us constantly about the inherent dangers of policing, the risks and value to society and the role police play in keeping people safe.

This is the crux of the “thin blue line” slogan: the police function to keep people safe, they say. What has been shown in the atrocity in Texas, in the supposed inaction of the armed state in preventing murderous violence, is clearly that the actual job of the police is precisely

not to prevent violence, for they are part of the state’s monopoly of violence!

The primary responsibility of individual officers is to prevent risk to themselves, to their department, and to maintain the ideology that the police serve the public good, generally. This is the role of consultants in contemporary policing; Oak Park relies on Lexipol and other ex-cop consultancy firms precisely to promote risk mitigation, not to promote public safety.

The unraveled police lies that the press uncritically take as gospel (unraveled after serious grass roots community inquiry) and seeming inaction in Texas are standard operating procedure.

Abolish the police and fund our children’s future.

Adam Paradis Oak Park

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Among the Celebrants:.

Bob Stelletello, Right at Home Chicago/Oak Park/Hinsdale; Hayley Caddell, Empower Family Therapy; Aubrey Reynolds, Empower Family Therapy; Pam Dass, Forest Park Bank; Tina Shrader, Empower Family Therapy; Jason Cox, Aflac; Carla Taylor, Baird & Warner; Eric Mazelis, OPDC; Darien Marion-Burton, D.M. Burton; Heidi Ruehle, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation; Rachel Nesbitt, Village of Oak Park; Michael Shrader; Stacey Nevara, NowPow; Jeffrey Prior, Village of Oak Park; Diane Cranford, OPRF Chamber of Commerce

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Unforgiveable!

n the first weekend of April 2022, Russian forces withdrew from Bucha, an outskirt of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. The Ukrainians endured the Russian onslaught and bombardment of Kyiv, and scored a victory. But upon the retaking of their territory, they discovered the aftermath of Russian occupation.

The discovery is beyond description, unbelievable, and unforgiveable.

Images of the carnage were shown worldwide in news broadcasts.

Hundreds of defenseless civilians, men and women, had been brutally tortured and murdered. Bodies of men, with their hands tied behind their backs, were strewn throughout the previously occupied area. They were mutilated by torture and executed with a single gunshot through their heads. Women had been beaten, gang raped, and murdered.

In Bucha, Russian soldiers used refrigerated trucks to store bodies of torture victims before burying them or cremating them with mobile crematoriums. But their killing frenzy overwhelmed their capacity to bury and cremate. When they withdrew, a week later, they left hundreds of bodies to decompose in the streets.

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, called the news reports “propaganda, a staged fabrication.”

How absurd! I am outraged but not astonished.

I am a survivor of Russian occupation of Lithuania in the years 1939 to 1941. My mind recalls vivid images of Stalin’s campaign to eradicate my nation.

In the spring of 1941, Germans drove the Russians from Lithuania, after a two-year occupation. The retreating Russians left 70-80 political prisoners tortured and murdered in a forest called Rainiai, near Telsiai city.

The torture and murders in the Rainiai forest revealed to me a new horror of Russian captivity. Before then, I only feared deportation to Siberia.

In February of 1944, in Germany’s heartland, my mother and I were refugees from the Eastern front. In a meeting of residents in our housing facility, I witnessed a young German woman account her torture and gang rape by Russian soldiers. Her bruised body shuddered as she wept.

Her testimonial validated the necessity for my and my mother’s flight from the advancing Russians.

Crimes against civilians by Russian armies date back to the 16th century and Ivan the Terrible. Such propensity to repeatedly commit atrocities over decades and centuries casts a dark shadow upon Russia.

Six hundred years later, humanity ponders how to disrupt such murderous degenerates.

At the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Australia proposed to treat Russia as a pariah nation. But discomforts of economic sanctions are insufficient to motivate the Russian people to confront their heritage. First they must purge themselves of their murderous government, and then, revive their innate humanism.

Accounts of atrocities in Ukraine must be recorded in the annals of history. All perpetrators, with no exceptions, must be held responsible and accountable.

Putin, his inner circle, and his generals must be tried by the International Criminal Court. Even the lowest-ranking soldiers must be convicted for hands soaked with the blood of the defenseless. The excuse “We were following orders” must be rejected, as it was in the Nazi trials in Nuremberg.

Fred Natkevi is a longtime resident of Oak Park who grew up in Eastern Europe during WWII.

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Correcting the record

Read last week’s letter to the editor from Alan Krause https://www.oakpark.com/2022/05/24/voters-alreadynixed-year-round-swimming.

I do not recall a referendum about covering the pool at Ridgeland Common. I asked around, and other longtime Oak Parkers said there was no such a referendum.

You may want to fact check that assertion.

Possibly, Alan is recalling some sort of community survey by the Park District of Oak Park; that would have been likely I suppose.

I think there was an advisory referendum 10-ish years ago about using District 200 to fund a community pool; it was voted down.

Alan’s piece isn’t unreasonable, but I think his memory is possibly off.

Correcting his piece would be useful to the community as it would clarify the truth on that significant point.

[Later] Here’s the piece: OPRF pool and fitness center referendum drowns

By Terry Dean April 9, 2013 Also on the ballot Tuesday night was an advisory referendum on whether Oak Park and River Forest High School should use some of its reserves to build a pool/fitness center for the entire community. Advisory referenda are non-binding and the high school is not required under law to follow it. The measure was defeated, 52 to 48 percent.

The ballot question asked voters if the District 200 board should spend a portion of its cash and investments — which exceeds upwards of $100 million — to fund a year-round public facility.

Jack Powers Oak Park

Also, you are what you read

Editor’s note: Local Chamber of Commerce program manager Mark Walden sent out the following notice about Takeout Stakeout lunch at Kyuramen on May 27. Even though it’s after the fact, we thought it made for a good read.

Scientific assumption #1: My wife is a mental health therapist, and she tells me that the brain continues to develop until about age 25, and then begins to decline. By her own admission, this means her brain has been in decline for about a quarter-century, so her logic kind of undermines its own credibility. But let’s assume she’s right — she still usually seems to be.

Scientific assumption #2: It’s also common knowledge that “you are what you eat,” which is very logical and probably has something to do with the law of preservation of matter. How can you be anything you don’t eat, right? How would it get into you to become you? You also breathe air in, I suppose, but the bathroom scale tells me I’m probably not made of air. So, we’re made of food.

Humanities meets science: So we’ve scientifically established that we are what we eat, and our brains are in decline. So to keep from getting dumb, we should eat something that will help, right? But what? And here’s where my own expertise in the

humanities comes in: There’s a saying, “Use your noodle,” referring to your brain, which no doubt reflects insightful folk wisdom about our brains — they’re all kinda pale and twisty all around each other, correct? And aren’t the longest-living people in the world in Japan, where they eat lots of noodles, which must help keep their brains working?

Scientific conclusion: Brains therefore must be made of noodles, and we need to eat them to stay smart.

Practical application: Even the most solid science like this is useless unless applied, so we’ve got to do something with this important health information I’ve just shared. Fortunately, the Chamber of Commerce is here to help: we’ve planned a Takeout Stakeout lunch trip to KyuRamen on Friday, May 27.

If you’ve got other plans already and you’re under 25 years old, no problem, you’ve got time. But otherwise … don’t be dumb! See you at KyuRamen!

This message co-sponsored by the Newly Organized Network for the Study of Etymoloy, Neurology, and Scientific Eating (kindly ignore the acronym, it’s just a coincidence the letters came out that way).

Mark Walden

Chamber of Commerce of OP-RF

Don’t make locations known

I’m writing in response to a piece printed in the Wednesday Journal Viewpoints section on May 25.

A writer offered a scathing opinion of the recent exterior painting of a historic home, referring to the homeowners’ decor choices as “vandalism.” While I strongly disagree with the writer’s opinions, I am mostly appalled that the Journal would offer a

platform to someone choosing to publicly criticize a resident’s private home, and make its exact location known. This was not a critique of a public building; this is someone’s home. The Journal should do better.

Maureen Shure Oak Park

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Criticism of Biden is misguided

In response to the recent massacre in Buffalo, New York, President Biden described white supremacy as “a poison. It’s a poison running through our body politic.” In his opinion piece on the Buffalo Massacre [Let’s think harder about the Buffalo massacre, Commentary, May 25], Michael Romain mockingly maintained that President Biden does not have the moral standing to make a strong statement against white supremacy. Mr. Romain’s argument cites President Biden’s actions that are more than 20 years old. Somehow, President Biden’s actions and accomplishments over the past 20 years are irrelevant for Mr. Romain. President Biden chose the first Black woman to be his vice presidential running mate. He appointed the first Black female Supreme Court justice, and just recently appointed the first female Black press secretary. The strong endorsement of Biden by James Clyburn, one of the most prominent Black legislators of the past 25 years, played a pivotal role in propelling Biden to become the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. Among his many acts that served to elevate the Black community and promote racial justice and equity, President Biden issued an executive order that rescinded the diversity training restrictions enacted by Donald Trump. His legislation dramatically increased funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He pushed through Congress the American Rescue Plan, which reduced Black child poverty by a third. To characterize President Biden as hypocritical in his denunciation of white supremacy is divisive, unfounded and serves no constructive purpose.

Robert Marshall

Oak Park

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Tribute to single moms from page 21 know, I am not a braggadocios person; I’m low key sometimes to a fault. But I must say loudly and proudly, “Who runs the world? Girls!” (Beyoncé) Amelia took nine AP classes and still had time to make her own clothing designs, which she fashionably rocked.

Peera, besides what I previously mentioned, was an intern at Fermilab and

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‘Gentle Force’ left her mark on Oak Park

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veryone who knew Carolyn Poplett has a story about her. They remember her soft-spoken Southern drawl, her regal carriage and stylish presence, her bright eyes and infectious laugh.

And they will tell you how she used these traits to involve them in her latest project!

A dedicated volunteer since coming to Oak Park in 1956, Carolyn was adept at encouraging others to serve as well.

Smart and self-assured, she was in the vanguard of causes she believed in — the importance of a diverse, supportive community; the lessons of history; and the value of women’s work. Her vision, philanthropy and commitment made changes that are still having an impact today.

Carolyn focused most of her energies on two organizations: Thrive (formerly known as Family Services of Oak Park and River Forest) and the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association (NCCA, formerly known as the Nineteenth Century Woman’s Club). As president of Family Services, she expanded the agency’s provision of mental health services in the community and beyond.

She was later honored with both the prestigious Rita Johnson Humanitarian Award in 2001 and the Spirit of Thrive Award in 2014.

For the centennial of the Nineteenth Century Woman’s Club in 1992, she wrote an organizational history titled, The Gentle Force. It was my privilege to

zations with energy, ideas, and generserve as her editor then, ous donations of time and money that and to spearhead the soon-to-be-released second enabled them to dream big and achieve those dreams. She was president of the edition now. At its March Economy Shop and an active volunteer fundraising gala, the and philanthropist with the Infant NCCA honored Carolyn Welfare Society, Senior Citizens Center with its first Gentle Force of OP-RF, the Historical Society of Oak Award, recognizing her Park-River Forest, and the American contributions to the organization and Opera Society of Chicago. the community.

She once said, “When you While doing the research are asked to do something, for that book, she came say yes. You never know across the story of club where it will lead you.” member Grace Wilbur She never stopped saying Trout, who led the fight yes. Her passion and drive for women’s suffrage in continued to spur action and Illinois. I was delighted activism decades after she lit to collaborate with her the fuse. again, resulting in the She was my mentor and 2000 publication of the friend, a “gentle force” who first Trout biography, The continues to inspire.

Woman Who Never Fails.

CAROLYN POPLETT Carolyn Poplett, 92, of Carolyn reached out to the River Forest, died peacTrout family in Florida to fully at home on May 18, 2022. She was uncover firsthand stories and primary married to the late Ray E. Poplett, an sources; her outreach and skills as a attorney. She is survived by her sons, connector resulted in a later donation John and James, and her daughter, of historical documents and photos by Allison Ruth Poplett. Carolyn was an the family to the Historical Society. advocate for mental health and social The biography received an Award of well-being in her community. DonaMerit from the Illinois State Historical tions may be made in her memory to Society. And during the recent centenNineteenth Century Charitable Asnial of the passage of the Nineteenth sociation, https://www.nineteenthcenAmendment, the site of the Trout tury.org. Arrangements were handled home on Forest Avenue was recogby Chicagoland Cremation Options of nized with a historical marker on the Schiller Park.

“National Votes for Women Trail,” a Mary Ann Porucznik is a member of project of the National Collaborative the Historical Society of OP-RF, the 19th for Women’s History Sites and the WilCentury Charitable Association and the liam G. Pomeroy Foundation.

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accepted to the Harvard University summer program. Matylda is an exceptional public speaker and I was captivated by her intelligence, charitable contributions, and grace, Sabine is also exceptional and is not only graduating with a high GPA, but also already has world experience through travel. Most importantly, these girls (us included) navigated our mental health in chaotic times and are still working on it.

The world is not kind to single mothers, but when I look at these girls, I see they are the fruit of our labor. I see through all the hard times and lack of confidence and inadequacy we felt,

mostly because of the world’s narrative around single parenting, and conclude that all hope is not lost.

Yes, without our partnerships with teachers, family, and friends, we would have a harder time raising our children because it truly does take a village. But this is also the case with two-parent households. The world just gives two-parent households more credit than singleparent households. If things go wrong, then the narrative is usually, it’s because there is only one parent influence.

We have decided to form a support group and celebrate ourselves and our girls as we (speaking for myself on this

one) are so used to downplaying our accomplishments and not giving ourselves enough credit for managing life and raising exceptional children. We are giving ourselves permission to be proud.

Thank you to the 19th Century Club for thinking of future generations and providing a way to support them in the best ways possible.

Thank you to our girls for being themselves, doing it so well, and allowing us to be their mothers. They don’t deserve a world like this and my hope is that many youth will navigate it well enough to make changes to it and be better than us, their mothers (and fathers).

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Susan Stearns, 77

Teacher and community volunteer Susan Stearns, 77, died peacefully at home in River Forest on May 25, 2022. She was surrounded by loved ones and attended by the family golden retriever, Chevy.

Born in Milwaukee, she spent her young life in Iowa City and Columbus. After earning her degree from Ohio University, she moved to Oak Park to become a teacher, earning extra certifications to take on a special ed classroom. She parked her Ford Cougar at the service station at Oak Park Avenue and Madison, and that’s where she met Dennis M. Stearns II, whom she married in 1971 and who preceded her in death in 2003.

After teaching, she worked in community and nonprofit services through organizations like Oak Park Township, Thrive, and the Oak Park-River Forest Volunteer Center. Service to the community wasn’t just her day job — she was a devoted volunteer and served on the board of Sarah’s Inn, Parenthesis, and Citizens for Trailside, as well as volunteering for Beyond Hunger, Housing Forward, and the Economy Shop even until recent years. She also traveled twice to the Gulf Coast to support rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

Susan was a dog lover, made beautiful handmade cards, and hosted an epic string of 49 annual Christmas parties that featured creative decoration themes.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and her

sister, Barbara. She is survived by her daughter, Katie; her sister, Nancy Bishop; her sisters-in-law, Trudy Stearns, Marybeth Stearns, and Clare Dornburg; and her brother-in-law, Barry Stearns.

An outdoor and COVID-cautious celebration of life gathering will be held at the Lathrop House Cafe (26 Lathrop Ave., Forest Park) on Thursday, June 2 from 3-6 p.m., with a brief program at 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Beyond Hunger (gobeyondhunger.org) or Sarah’s Inn (sarahsinn.org) are appreciated.

Margaret Brennan, 73

Cared for the sick, children and the English language Margaret Mary Brennan, 73, died the morning of May 22 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. following a tragic fall the day prior.

She was surrounded by her husband and family. Born on March 13, 1949, the oldest child of John and Dorothy Brennan, she was raised in Washington D.C. with her six siblings: Ann Marie, Mary Grace, John, Philip, Eileen Marita, and Joseph. Their home served as a hub of neighborhood life.

The daily visits of aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and countless friends filled Margaret’s early years with love, and sowed within her a deep recognition of the importance of family.

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She attended Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School and then Trinity College in D.C. During college she studied English literature and spent a formative year at Oxford University, where she forged lifelong friendships. Following her college graduation in 1971, she pursued a master’s degree in English at Illinois State. In 1976, Trinity asked her to supervise a group of young college women at Oxford. During this year, she made two trips to Lourdes, France to assist ill pilgrims in the baths, an experience that profoundly impacted her.

She settled in the Chicago area with a teaching position at Triton College, and in the late 1970s, she found the home that would sustain her for the rest of her life: The St. Giles Family Mass Community in Oak Park. There, she lived her deep Catholic faith, advocated for social justice, and cherished the community on which the church was built.

In 1984, she met Ted Brzyski, and the two married in 1986. Guided by their shared faith and common interests, they raised three children — Meg, Elizabeth, and Paul — in whom they instilled the love of life, learning, and a commitment to the common good.

Professionally, she took on roles that re-

flected her great passions: caring for the sick, children, and the English language.

She worked as a chaplain at Loyola University Hospital and as director of pastoral care at Children’s Memorial Hospital. She edited manuscripts for Liturgy Training Publications, especially religious education materials for children. And along the way, she earned a doctorate in ministry from the University of Chicago.

In her sixties, Margaret found her final vocation. She returned to school and earned a master’s degree in counseling from Loyola Chicago and an LCPC licensure. Until her death, she worked as a therapist at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being.

On June 2, the family will hold a visitation beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 36th Street between N and O Streets, NW Washington D.C. The funeral will also be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XZHjCLmyHts. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington, D.C. Checks can be sent to the parish office at St. Augustine Catholic School, 1419 V Street NW, Washington D.C. 20009.

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Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential duties and responsibilities 1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware,

software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties 1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: - Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Operating assigned equipment - Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance - Working in and around computer equipped vehicles Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: - Making observations - Communicating with others - Reading and writing - Operating assigned equipment and vehicles Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance.

Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

Working Hours: The Park Specialist is a full time non-exempt position working 40 hours per week, plus overtime. The scheduled work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including ½ hour unpaid lunch. Hours may be shifted occasionally to accommodate specific tasks.

Summary: The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting the Director of Parks with the maintenance op-

4 Assist the recreation department in set up, construction, and repair of all special event props.

erations of the Park District grounds, facilities, and equipment. The work includes, but not limited to: 1. Landscape maintenance operations for the Park District. This includes but not limited to: a. Turf maintenance: Mowing, irrigation, fertilizing, seeding, weed control, and trash removal. b. Athletic field maintenance: Baseball diamond infields, soccer fields, football fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and installation and maintenance of necessary apparatus of each field use. c. Landscape maintenance: Soil grading and preparation, tree planting, tree trimming, tree spraying, tree watering, mulch bed maintenance,

Qualifications: 21 years of age. A valid Illinois State Driver License (Class A). In good physical condition with sufficient strength to lift and hold 50 pounds.

Interested candidates shall submit an application in person or by email: John Beto, Director of Parks 401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, Illinois 60305 708-366-6660x103 jbeto@rfparks.com

Growing Community Media NFP • Bookkeeper/Office Manager

We are hiring a part-time Bookkeeper/Office Manager to oversee the day to day operations of our busy community publishing nonprofit.

Flexible hours (25 per week), a hybrid of in-office and work from home options, and a salary in the low $30s.

Among the key roles for this are: • Bookkeeping entries; QuickBooks proficiency desired • AR and AP management • Payment processing for donors, advertisers and subscriptions

• Payroll and benefits processing • Office supply maintenance • Nonprofit experience a plus.

Bonus points for being a notary!

Send resumes to Dan Haley, CEO, Growing Community Media dhaley@wjinc.com

HELP WANTED • OAK PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Application Deadline is Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

How to Apply: • Purchase and complete your application at https:// iosolutions.com by the application deadline • Submit all supporting documentation by the application deadline

Written Exam Information: Your exam will be offered electronically, and you will take the exam in your own home. There will be multiple sessions offered and each will be proctored virtually. All sessions will be offered during business hours the week of July 25, 2022 – it is your responsibility to ensure you have the flexibility to test during these times.

Police Officer Minimum Requirements: • $40.00 non-refundable application fee

Salary and Benefits:

• At least 21 years of age and have not passed their 35th birthday by closing date for application

• Population: 54,500 Sworn Police Officers: 119

• U.S. Citizen who speaks and understands English

• Competitive benefits package includes: Two weeks paid vacation; Health, dental and vision insurance plans; Paid sick leave accrual; $50,000 Village-paid term life insurance; 13 paid holidays; Educational pay; Defined-benefit pension plan

• Possess at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university, and also possess a minimum grade average of “C” by application deadline • Possess a valid driver’s license • Successful completion of the POWER Test within one year prior to the application deadline

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• Salary: $72,680.49

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or recruitment@iosolutions.com with questions regarding the application, required documents or testing.

PARKS DISTRICT OF OAK PARK PRINCIPAL COACH & PROGRAM SPECIALIST

The Park District of Oak Park is hiring a Full-time Principal Coach & Program Specialist with a starting pay of $20.46 hourly to view the full job description and apply online please click the following link: https://www. paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/ jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=41011&c l i e n t k e y = 4 1 D 8 3 0 0 1 8 4 9 0 6 11 7 978771C10E755DC6

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Intern in the Health Department. This full-time seasonal position will provide assistance to the Environmental Health Practitioners in the inspection and local businesses, homes and other establishments to enforce state and local laws and ordinances related to public Health safety; to respond and resolve citizen complaints regarding nuisances and reported epidemics.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs.

BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Business License Officer in the Development Customer Service Department. This person will perform a variety of technical duties in the processing and approval of business licenses and permits; and provide assistance and support to the Department. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

First review of applications will be May 9, 2022.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Control Officer in the Health Department. This position will perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing Village ordinances governing the care and keeping of animals in the Village; and to impound, care for and assist with redemption of animals as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=218333253. For additional information on the position please visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. This position is open until filled.

Sr Financial Manager sought by Chowbus, Inc. in Chicago, IL to plan & build fin’l models to test different restaurant promotion structures to attract new users. Reqs: Bach Deg in Finance, Bus Admin, or closely rltd field & 2 yrs exp in job offd, a Logistical Managerial role, or a closely rltd field. Must also possess exp w/ Fin’l modeling, using Excel to build revenue & cost models for tech-enabled online-to-offline platform business where workforce is distributed across geographies; Business planning & headcount forecasting, bldg Excel models to plan out each geographical business Unit’s expected revenues & bottom line costs, & determine right level of headcount staffing in each unit; & etc. Apply online at: https:// www.chowbus.com/careers Manager, Transaction Advisory Services @ BDO USA, LLP (Chicago IL) F/T. Pln & ovrsee fincl, acctg & opratnl due dlgnc engmts. Mstr’s deg (or frgn eqvlnt) in Acctg, Bus Admin, Fin, or rltd + 1 yr of exp in job offrd, or Sr Acctnt, Adtor, Sr Trsnctn Assct, or rltd. Mst hve exp in ea: Pblc & TAS

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BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 BY FAX: (708) 467-9066 BY E-MAIL: EMAIL@GROWINGCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG HELP WANTED

Summer Work $15/hr

College or HS students 18 or older, make your own hours weekdays, clean, safe, fun Manufacturing work assembling graphic display frames that you’ll see in Wal-Marts, Verizon stores, CTA stations, all over US. No weekends, no evening hours.

Top rated firm, Alpina Manufacturing LLC, founded in 1992, locally owned beautiful campus in Galewood, near Mars candy, 3 blocks north of Oak Park. We build and sell display framing systems to customers nationwide including Wal-Mart, Verizon, Circle K, Hospitals.

Apply in person M-F 8am to 4pm • Alpina • 6460 W Cortland St Chicago, IL 60707 acctg; prfmng adts of pblc &/or prvt cmpns; GAAP, GAAS & SEC rptng; MS Office prdcts, incl Windows, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; usng vrs assnc applcts & rsch tls. Travel to unanticipated clnt sts & BDO offc lctns ntnlly. Mail resume to: T. Brown, HR, BDO USA, LLP, 615 South College St, Ste 1200, Charlotte, NC 28202.

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BUDGET AND REVENUE ANALYST

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Budget and Revenue Analyst in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will Serve the public with professional administrative and analytical duties in the areas of budget preparation, purchasing, payroll, data analysis and process improvement. Provides, prepares and maintains records, and financial and statistical reports and analysis which assist in the Village’s ability to improve business processes and gain efficiencies through better use of technology. Budget duties include assisting in the development, analysis and application of performance measures with regard to Village services and resources; preparing, modifying, tracking and monitoring Village expenses and transfers; and conducting budget-related research and analysis. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oakpark.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Records Clerk in the Police Department. This position will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical duties in support of the Police Department including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence and coding reports; and to provide information and assistance to the public.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

SEASONAL FARMERS’ MARKET ASSISTANT

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Seasonal Farmers’ Market Assistant in the Health Department. This position will provide administrative support to the Farmers’ Market Manager to allow growers and producers of food to sell directly to the public within established guidelines. This position requires work in inclement weather conditions; some heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds; walking or standing for sustained periods of time. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. Open until filled.

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS Riverside, IL (pop, 9,298) The Village of Riverside is a mature, historic community located 11 miles west of Chicago in Cook County. Riverside is primarily a residential community originally conceived and planned in 1869 as a model suburb

by Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village operates under the President– Trustee form of government with an appointed Village Manager. The Public Works Superintendent is a challenging, stimulating position that is hired by and reports to the Director of Public Works. The Public Works Superintendent is primarily responsible for the operation of the water system.

The Public Works Superintendent can expect to perform complex su-

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pervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and assisting with supervising the operations of the Department of Public Works. Positions supervised include clerical, administrative, maintenance and professional staff as assigned. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a combination of educational and relevant experience to fulfill the requirements of the position. The Public Works Superintendent must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License and an ILEPA Certified Water Supply Operator certification of Class C or higher. Salary Range is $82,102.50 to $105,000. Send cover letter, resume, anticipated starting salary and five work related references to Ian Splitt, Village of Riverside, 27 Riverside, Riverside, IL, 60546 or email credentials to isplitt@riverside.il.us. First review of resumes will occur on May 18 th, 2022. The Village of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Customer Service Representative II in the Development Customer Services Department. This position provides customer service to the public by providing a variety of responsible and difficult customer service and receptionist work including high volume telephone traffic; and to perform the more difficult and complex customer service duties depending on the department including but not limited to service requests, permits, parking passes, block party permits, accounts payable processing and vehicle stickers. This position is cross-trained with the other Customer Service Representative IIs in the Village. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is posted until June 13, 2022.

PARKS DISTRICT OF OAK PARK EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Park District of Oak Park is hiring a Full-time Executive Assistant with a starting salary of $50,000 yearly with benefits to view the full job description and apply online please click the following link: https://www. paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/ jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=57519& clientkey=41D8300184906117978 771C10E755DC6 Manager, Transaction Advisory Services @ BDO USA, LLP (Chicago IL) F/T. Pln & ovrsee fincl, acctg & opratnl due dlgnc engmts. Mstr’s deg (or frgn eqvlnt) in Acctg, Bus Admin, Fin, or rltd + 1 yr of exp in job offrd, or Sr Acctnt, Adtor, Sr Trsnctn Assct, or rltd. Mst hve exp in ea: Pblc & TAS acctg; prfmng adts of pblc &/or prvt cmpns; GAAP, GAAS & SEC rptng; MS Office prdcts, incl Windows, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; usng vrs assnc applcts & rsch tls. Travel to unanticipated clnt sts & BDO offc lctns ntnlly. Mail resume to: T. Brown, HR, BDO USA, LLP, 615 South College St, Ste 1200, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Job title & code “KS-IL” in cv ltr. EOE.

GRANTS COORDINATOR The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Grants Coordinator in the Development Customer Service Department. This position will develop and coordinate CDBG and other grant-funded programs for the department; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Development Customer Services Neighborhood Services Division Manager and department director. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park. us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

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RENTALS

SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK 1 BR APARTMENT FOR RENT

Convenient, accessible area CALL 708-456-2643

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1 BEDROOM APT

Small 1 bdr apt in Forest Park. Water and heat included. No parking. Available May 1. $700/month.

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ROOMS FOR RENT CHICAGO WEST SIDE ROOM FOR RENT

Clean, quiet, secure building. No pets. Seniors welcome. Available now. Rent $550/month.

Call 630-247-7936

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT OAK PARK THERAPY OFFICES:

Therapy offices available on North Avenue. Parking; Flexible leasing; Nicely furnished; Waiting Room; Conference Room.

Ideal for new practice or 2nd location.

708.383.0729 Call for an appt.

RIVER FOREST–7777 Lake St. * 1116 sq. ft. * 1400 sq. ft. Dental Office RIVER FOREST–7756 Madison St. * 960 sq. ft.

OAK PARK–6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. * 3 & 5 room office suites FOREST PARK–7736 Madison St. *2500 sq. ft. unit Strand & & Browne Strand Browne 708-488-0011 708-488-0011

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GARAGE SALES River Forest

GARAGE SALE 7220 GREENFIELD FRI JUNE 3 8AM-4PM SAT JUNE 4 8AM-3PM

Art, decorative household items, light fixture set, never used audio video, clothes, lots more!

FLEA MARKET

YARD SALE North Riverside

NORTH RIVERSIDE GARDEN CLUB OUR SUMMER PLANT SALE RETURNS! 744 SELBOURNE RD SAT JUNE 4 9AM-2PM

Sun and shade perennials, incl. native plants.

Berwyn

OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR TRINITY CHURCH 7022 RIVERSIDE DR. SATURDAY JUNE 4 9AM-2PM 708-484-1818 (press 3)

WANTED TO BUY 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

CARS WANTED

CLASSICS WANTED CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored

or Unrestored Cars &Restored Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette,Cars: Ferrari’s, Domestic / Import Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Ferrari’s, James Jaguars,• 630-201-8122 Muscle Cars, Collector Mustang & Mopars

$$ Top $$ allWANTED makes, Etc. CLASSICS Collector James

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

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HANDYMAN Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs • Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: Green Alley Improvements – Phase 2&3 The Green Alley Improvements – Phase 2 & 3 Project consists of the reconstruction of 11 alleys in the Village of River Forest. The project will be completed in two phases to minimize resident disruption. The project includes the installation of pervious pavers and concrete alley pavement. A 6th perforated underdrain is proposed through the length of each alley, with a connection to the existing storm water system.

The bidding documents are available for download starting Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Monday, June 20, 2022 by 10:00 a.m. at: Public Works Department, 2nd Floor Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal June 1, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Daniel Louis Grotefeld 2022CONC000419.

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Daniel Louis Grotefeld to the new name of: Daniel Louis Kuithe The court date will be held: On 6/22/22 at 10:30am at 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, Cook County in Courtroom #1707 Published in Wednesday Journal May 25, June 1, 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, that sealed bids will be accepted for: 2022 Street Improvement Program This project includes the replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway aprons, hot-mix asphalt surface removal, frame/lid adjustment, resurfacing, and other associated work.

PUBLIC NOTICES The bidding documents are available for download starting Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at: www.vrf.us/bids Bids must be submitted by Friday, June 17th , 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at: Village of River Forest 400 Park Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 The bid proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time. Proposals will be considered not only on the basis of cost, but also on past performance, experience and ability to perform the work.

No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the Proposals without the consent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of River Forest for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of the bid opening.

Bidders shall be prequalified by IDOT for: HMA Paving The Village of River Forest reserves the right in receiving these bids to waive technicalities and reject any or all bids.

Published in Wednesday Journal June 1, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD 2022 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RECEIPT OF BIDS The Village of Brookfield will receive sealed proposals for the 2022 Sidewalk Improvements Project until 11:00 A.M. Central Time, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Office of the Village Manager. Bids will be opened and read in the Edward Barcall Hall in the Municipal Building, located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., Central Time. The Project includes the removal and replacement of approximately 10,000 square feet of sidewalk and other related work.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Electronic copies of bidding documents, consisting of the bid proposal, project specifications, and project plans are available from the Edwin Hancock Engineering Co., 9933 Roosevelt Road, Westchester, Illinois 60154. Bidding documents can be requested by emailing info@ehancock. com. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 9, 2022. A non-refundable fee of Fifteen dollars ($15.00) will be required to obtain bidding documents.

Proposals will only be accepted from bidders that have obtained bidding documents from the Edwin Hancock Engineering Company.

Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in- depth examination. The Village of Brookfield will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any error or omission in the plans or proposal. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Village Manager and plainly marked “Village of Brook-

PUBLIC NOTICES field – 2022 Sidewalk Improvements Project” on the outside of the envelope.

QUESTIONS, CHANGES, CLARIFICATION Any questions that arise must be made in writing and shall be directed by electronic mail to the Carl Muell, Director of Public Works, Village of Brookfield at cmuell@brookfieldil.gov . The written questions, along with the Village’s response, shall be circulated to all known potential bidders without identifying the party submitting the questions. The cut-off for receipt of additional questions shall be 12:00 Noon, Central Time on Friday, June 10, 2022, in order to facilitate preparation of any addenda. Replies and/or addenda will be mailed to all known potential contractors by 4:00 P.M., Central Time on June 13, 2022.

Receipt of any addenda must be acknowledged in writing as part of the Bidder’s Proposal. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received any and all addenda.

The Village of Brookfield shall not assume responsibility for the receipt by the Bidder of any addenda.

BID SECURITY Each proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the “Village of Brookfield” for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal. The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two responsive, responsible proposers which the Village determines in its sole discretion to be the proposers with whom the Village desires to commence negotiations for a contract, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two responsive, responsible proposers will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful proposer have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Brookfield reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the Village of Brookfield.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder that the Village of Brookfield in its sole discretion determines to be in the best interest of the Village. In determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is, the Village of Brookfield will consider all factors that it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS The general prevailing rate of wages in Cook County, Illinois, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work. Work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 820, Act 130, Sections 1-12), Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 30, Act 570, Sections 1-7), Drug Free Workplace Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Ch. 30, Act 580, Sections 1-11).

PUBLIC NOTICES Village of Brookfield, Illinois ____________________________ Timothy C. Wiberg, Village Manager Published in RB Landmark June 1, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice Village of River Forest Development Review Board River Forest, Illinois Public notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Development Review Board of the Village of River Forest, County of Cook, State of Illinois, on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois on the following matter: Application #23-002: Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 3036. The applicant proposes to make improvements to Keystone Park including reconfiguring tennis courts, replacing and relocating batting cages, relocating basketball hoops and adding a storm water drainage swale. The legal description of the property is below.

The applicant is: River Forest Park District, 401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 for Keystone Park, 430 Keystone Avenue.

The public is welcome to review the application, to send correspondence, attend the public hearing, submit evidence, and provide testimony at the public hearing. For your comments to be considered by the DRB and the Village Board of Trustees in their decision, they must be included as part of the public hearing record. If you cannot attend the public hearing but would like to provide input on this matter to the DRB, you may submit your comments in writing to Matt Walsh no later than 12:00 Noon on the date of the public hearing, at mwalsh@vrf.us or by mailing them to 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. In preparing your comments, please discuss whether or not you believe the application meets the standards that the DRB must consider when reviewing the application. Those standards are available on the Village’s website at www.vrf.us/DevelopmentGuide.

The legal description of the property is as follows: Pin Nos: 15-12113-001-0000, 15-12-113-002-0000.

As shown on plat of survey – River Forest Park District Municipal Corporation, as to Parcels 1 and 4, also as that part of Parcels 2 and 3 except a tract of land located in Block 18 in part of River Forest a Subdivision in Sections 11 and 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, consisting of part of Lots 8,9, and 10 in said Block 18, part of Lots 2 and 3 in Griffin’s Addition to River Forest, part of vacated Central Avenue vacated by Ordinance recorded July 22, 1975 as Document No. 23159661, and part of vacated Central Avenue lying South of the southerly line of Document No. 5265923 and southerly of aforementioned vacated Document No. 23159661, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the West line of Block 18 (being also the East line of Thatcher Avenue) and the South line of the North Half of Lot 11 in Block 18 aforesaid; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds East along the West line of Block 18, aforesaid, 45.67 feet to the point of beginning of land herein described; thence South 82 degrees,

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45 minutes, 40 seconds East, 189.20 feet, thence; South 04 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds West, 109.73 feet; thence North 82 degrees, 39 minutes, 00 seconds West, 180.54 feet to the aforementioned West line of Block 18; thence North 00 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds West along said West line, 110.13 feet to the point of beginning, in Cook County, Illinois.

(Railroad Avenue) lying South of adjoining Block 18 and South line of Block 18 extended East to West line of Block 17 in Subdivision of part of River Forest a Subdivision aforesaid.

destrians, bicyclists and mass-transit users. The changes address a number of subjects, including the purpose and intent of zoning, development standards in residential and business districts, definition of terms, and signage.

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider proposed text amendments to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance and to the Village Code of the Village of Riverside relative to the incorporation of concepts related to transit-oriented development best practices and to make certain other changes. The proposed text amendments have been reviewed and shaped by a Steering Committee consisting of Village staff, Village stakeholders and representatives from local mass transit agencies, and are, among other things, designed to promote transit-oriented development and transit-friendly design for purposes of enhancing accessibility, safety and accommodations for pe-

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in the Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider various changes to the Village’s accessory structure regulations. Affected sections include, but may not be limited to, Section 10-7-3(D) (Accessory Structures and Uses). Among the potential changes being considered include language concerning maximum deck height.

ed by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed variations.

Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning and Zoning Commission in advance by submission to Village Planner Francisco Jimenez via email at fjimenez@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Francisco Jimenez at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

Village of River Forest, a Municipal Corporation of Illinois, as to that part of Parcels 2 and 3 described as follows:

amendments may be added to or otherwise revised as a result of the public hearing. During the Public Hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on these matters. Persons wishing to appear at this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed text amendments. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning & Zoning Commission in advance by submission to Village Planner Francisco Jimenez via email at fjimenez@riverside.il.us or delivered to the attention of Village Planner Francisco Jimenez at the Village Offices at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing.

A tract of land located in Block 18 in part of River Forest, a Subdivision in Section 11 and 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East, of the Third Principal Meridian, consisting of part of Lots 8, 9, and 10 in said Block 18, part of Lots 2 and 3 in Griffin’s Addition to River Forest, part of vacated Central Avenue vacated by Ordinance recorded July 22, 1975 as Document 23159661, and part of vacated Central Avenue lying South of the southerly line of Document No. 5265923 and southerly of aforementioned Vacated Document No. 23159661, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the West line of Block 18 being also the East line of Thatcher Avenue) and the South line of the North Half of Lot 11 in Block 18 aforesaid; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds East along the West line of Block 18, aforesaid, 45.67 feet to the point of beginning of land herein described; thence South 82 degrees, 45 minutes, 40 seconds East, 189.20 feet; thence South 04 degrees, 31 minutes, 00 seconds West, 109.73 feet; thence North 82 degrees, 39 minutes, 00 seconds West, 180.54 feet to the aforementioned West line of Block 18; thence North 00 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds West along said West line, 110.13 feet to the point of beginning, in Cook County, Illinois.

That part of Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East, formerly known as Block 16 and the East Half of Block 17 and Forest Avenue lying between said Blocks 16 and 17 in River Forest a Subdivision of parts of Sections 11 and 12, Township 39 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Lots 9 to 16 in Block 17 Lots 1 to 7, Lots 1 to 7, Lots 8 and 9 (except East 60.5 feet of said Lots 8 and 9) and Lot 10 (except East 60.5 feet of South 16 feet and except East 30.5 feet of North 34 feet) and South Half of Lot 11 (except East 30.5 feet) and East 10 feet North Half of Lot 11 and East 10 feet of South Half Lot 12 East 15 feet of Lot 15 and South 50 feet of Lot 15, lying West of East 15 feet and all of Lots 16 and 18 Block 18 in Subdivision of part of River Forest a Subdivision of Section 11 and 12 Township 39 North, Range 12 East, according to map thereof Recorded February 4, 1973 as Document 81938 in Cook County, Illinois.

Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Griffin’s Addition to River Forest a Resubdivision of East 60.5 feet of Lots 8 and 9 and the East 60.5 feet of South 16 feet of Lot 10 and East 30.5 feet of North 34 feet Lot 10 and East 30.5 feet of South Half of Lot 11 and all of Lot 17 Block 18 in Subdivision of part of River Forest a Subdivision as aforesaid.

Keystone Avenue lying between Block 17 and 18 and Central Avenue

Matt Walsh Secretary Development Review Board Published in Wednesday Journal June 1, 2022

Application No.: PZ 22-05 Petitioner: Village of Riverside Proposed Text Amendments: Various changes to the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance regulations and sign regulations. Affected sections include, but may not be limited to, Section 10-3 (Zoning Districts), Section 10-4 (Residential Districts), Section 10-5 (Business Districts) Section 10-6 (Use Standards), Section 10-7 (Site Development Standards), Section 10-8 (Off Street Parking), Section 10-9 (Landscaping and Screening), Chapter 12 (Appendices) of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance and Title 4 Chapter 3 (Signs) of the Village Code of the Village of Riverside.

Among the potential changes being considered are changes relative to the provisions regarding addition of a new business sub-district type, bulk, height, and use regulations in residential and business districts, accessory structures and uses, parking lot design standards and standards for bicycle and electric vehicle parking, temporary use requirements, updated graphics and appendix documents, and updated sign regulations.

The above application and proposed text amendments are available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. The proposed text

LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park --Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302-- will receive electronic proposals until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday June 30, 2022 for Project: 22-2, Resurfacing of Various Streets. Bids will be received and accepted, and bid results posted via the online electronic bid service listed below. In general, this contract includes removal and replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA ramps, driveways, installation of 6” ductile iron pipe water main, connection and disconnection of water main, minor drainage improvements, installation of pavement patching, coldmilling of asphalt roadways, installation of level binder and hot-mix asphalt surface courses, drainage structure adjustments, pavement striping, parkway restoration, and all appurtenant work thereto.

Plans and proposal forms may be obtained via the electronic service starting on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Plans and proposal forms can be found at https://www.oak-park.us/yourgovernment/budget-purchasing/ requests-proposals or at www. questcdn.com under login using QuestCDN number 8223587 for a non-refundable charge of $30.00.

The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue plans and specifications only to those contractors deemed qualified. No bid documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening.

All prospective bidders must prove they are pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation by providing a certificate of eligibility to the Engineering Division at which time a password will be issued for access to the online bid documents.

This project is financed with local Village funds, federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant funds and thus is subject to all state and federal rules, regulations and guidelines, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Section 3, and Equal Opportunity requirements.

Contractor will be required to comply with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act (30 ILCS 575/0.01 et seq.). This project will have a BEP utilization goal set by DCEO for a percentage of the grant dollars going to businesses that have been certified as owned and controlled by persons who are minority, female or who have disabilities.

Contractors are required to reach the utilization goals or show good faith efforts to reach the utilization goals. See project manual for details. Non-compliance with the BEP goal and requirements will disqualify the bid.

THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer

Published in Wednesday Journal, June 1, 2022

The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposed amendments may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside. Dated this 1st day of June, 2022.

Jill Mateo, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark June 1, 2022

Application No.: PZ 22-06 Petitioner: Village of Riverside Proposed Text Amendments: Various changes to the Village’s accessory structure regulations. Affected sections include, but may not be limited to, Section 10-7-3(D) (Accessory Structures and Uses). Among the potential changes being considered are changes concerning maximum deck height, which is currently four feet (4’) from the established grade, and eliminating the maximum allowable height or making clarifying changes regarding decks and deck height.

The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence present-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OAK PARK COMMUNITY DESIGN COMMISSION HEARING DATE: June 22, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Agenda permits CALENDAR NUMBER: 02-22DRC APPLICANT: AH Oak Park, LLC ADDRESS: 703 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 REQUEST: The Applicant, AH Oak Park, LLC, is seeking a variation from Section 7-7-15 (D) (5) of the Village of Oak Park Sign Code, that requires signage be located on the sign freeze or the sign band of the building immediately above the first floor window and below the second floor window sills to install an “American House” sign on the fourth floor level above the main entrance at the premises commonly known as 703 Madison Street, Illinois, Property Index Number 16-18-201-032-0000 (“Subject Property”).

A copy of the application and applicable documents are on file and are available for inspection at Village Hall, Development Customer Services Department, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Community Design Commission will conduct a remote meeting with live audio available and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/commissiontv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV,

which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT U-Verse subscribers on channel 99. The remote public hearing is authorized pursuant to Section 7(e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 outbreak during Governor JB Pritzker’s current disaster proclamation. It is also not feasible to have a person present at the meeting due to public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Public statements of up to five minutes may be made during the meeting. A limited number of written comments will be read into the record at the meeting, all will be placed on the record. To provide public comment at the meeting, you must email a request to zoning@oak-park.us, indicating an intent to speak at the meeting.

Requests must be received no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. If email is not an option, you can drop comments off in the Oak Park Payment Drop Box across from the entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, to be received no later than the day prior to the meeting.

The public hearing may be adjourned by the Commission to another date without further notice by public announcement at the hearing setting forth the time and place thereof.

Published in Wednesday Journal, June 1, 2022

The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The proposal and zoning relief sought may be added to, revised, altered or eliminated as a result of the Public Hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT COOK COUNTY. Request of Alex Michael Rodriguez 2022CONC000657.

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Alex Michael Rodriguez to the new name of: Alex Flores The court date will be held: On July 22, 2022 at 1:30PM at Via Zoom: Meeting ID: 953 7031 0834 Password: 310046 Cook County in Courtroom # 1703 Published in Wednesday Journal June 1, 8, 15, 2022

Dated this June 1, 2022 Jill Mateo, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commission Published in RB Landmark June 1, 2022

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

HENRY KIRKE CUSHING AKA HENRY K. CUSHING; MARY K. O’GRADY AKA MARK K. O’GRADY AKA MARY KAY O’GRADY; MARQUERITE HOLDING; Defendants, 21 CH 5827 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, June 21, 2022 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. 16-07-405-018-0000.

Commonly known as 115 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302.

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. 21-002016 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3194270

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASSOCIATED BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

SHEILA CONNER; STEVEN CONNER; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; THE STATE OF ILLINOIS; CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Defendants, 19 CH 13166 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, June 29, 2022 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. 16-08-311-001-0000.

Commonly known as 200 South Humphrey 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. 19-038564 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3194804

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Here is your chance to enjoy a sunny summer Sunday meeting your neighbors and learning about all of the great businesses, churches, and organizations that make Oak Park such a colorful and vibrant

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48th A Day in Our Village Festival Sunday, June 5 • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All sites are accessible to those with disabilities. Free “Disabled Only” parking also is available.

Public restrooms (also accessible) are located just west of the Scoville Park Tennis Courts.

For more information on A Day in Our Village, call 708.358.5407 or e-mail community@oak-park.us.

A Day in Our Village is an event organized to celebrate the vitality and the rich advantages of our diverse community, and provide the opportunity for all residents, their families, and friends to come learn about the myriad of organizations (civic, cultural, social services, religious and business) and share in this Oak Park experience.

Booth # - Participants 19 Housing Forward 66 Jamilla Yipp Photography 13 Judson Baptist Church 55 Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago 17 Kribi Coffee Air Roastery 91 La Leche League of Oak Park & River Forest 81 Lake Street Family Physicians 52 League of Women Voters/OPRF 20 Literally Outside 64 M2 Hair Salon 97 Mathnasium of Oak Park 61 McAdam Landscaping Inc 22 Michael Teolis Singers 56 Moms Demand Action 3 Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 75 Nutriquity, LLC 40 Oak Park Action Team – IL End-of-Life Options 73 Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce 77 Oak Park and River Forest Day Nursery 38 Oak Park Area Arts Council 50 Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® 46 Oak Park Area Lesbian & Gay Association 92 Oak Park Art League 76 Oak Park Bank {Wintrust Bank} 37 Oak Park Climate Action 82 Oak Park Commons Multigenerational Cohousing 4 Oak Park Concert Chorale 39 Oak Park Counseling Center (formerly Hartgrove) 9 Oak Park Festival Theater A1 Oak Park Health Department {MOBILE} 36 Oak Park Homelessness Coalition A11 Oak Park Police A09 Oak Park Public Library 28 Oak Park River Forest High School

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99 Oak Park Temple B’nai 1 Oak Park Toastmasters Club 33 Oak Park Township {VIP} 10 Oak-Leyden Developmental Services 93 One Stop Comics 25 Park District of Oak Park 26 Parks Foundation of Oak Park 15 PetVets Animal Hospital 47 PFLAG Oak Park Area 69 PING! (Providing Instruments for the Next Generation) 54 Precision Permanent Makeup and Medical Tattoos 94 Pro Musica Youth Chorus 43 Riveredge Hospital 8 RUSH Physical Therapy 21 Secular Jewish Community & School 48 Senator Don Harmon 95 Smart Love Family Services 53 Ten Thousand Villages 14 The Children’s School A5 The Citizen Police Oversight Committee (CPOC) 11 Theresa Clancy Law 57 Tim Coan Guitar Studio 18 Triton College Admissions Department 80 Unity of Oak Park 109 Unity Temple UU Congregation 110 Unity Temple Restoration Foundation 27 Village of Oak Park - Village President and Board of Trustees 24 West Suburban Special Recreation Association – WSSRA A11 West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center WSCDC 86 Wonder Works Children’s Museum 12 YEMBA Inc 74 YogaSix Oak Park 62 Zen Life & Meditation Center

Festival Committee

Food Court @ Library Plaza, Scoville

Park & Grove Avenue Volunteer Chairpersons Domino’s Pizza, Michael D. Stewart Pizza by the slice Festival Chair, Publicity, Promotional Items Big Guys Sausage Bev Smith Burgers, Hot Dogs, fries Activities Scratch On Lake Cory Kohut Serving beer and wine.

Refreshments/Restaurants Chicago Beef Depot Hot dogs. Polish, Italian Beef, Burgers, Snow Chris Edwards Cones Entertainment Popify Bill Planek Handcrafted Popsicles Fundraising Tacos El Tio #4 Jai Wright and Greg Kolar Tacos, soft drinks Hospitality Liaisons Scoville Park Stage @ Lake St. & Oak Park Ave Cedric Melton 11 am The Chris Green Quartet - Jazz Village of Oak Park, 1 pm District 97 - Fusion Community Relations 2 pm Davy Awards (and announcements) Cassandra Adediran 3 pm - Abbey Road- Tribute Village of Oak Park, Community Relations, DAVY Awards Erik Jacobsen Mills Park Activities –Oak Park Park District Village of Oak Park, (10am-4pm) Communications 217 S. Home Ave Angela Schell Buy a $5 wristband and get unlimited access to Village of Oak Park, activities!

Communications inflatable miniature golf, an inflatable obstacle course and a Tom Fulton Gyroscope Human Space Ball!

Village of Oak Park, Public Works Trackless train providing rides near the south end of Mills!

Sam Primer Village of Oak Park, Public Works Music and family friendly activities will be, provided by A-Z Entertainment and we will have a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Sgt. Bob Monty near the south entrance of Mills where the old fountain used to Village of Oak Park Police be throughout the Department event.

Food Vendors will also be on site.

Thanks to our Sponsors

Special thanks: Donations from The Radio Flyer Company • Oak Park Public Work Department • Oak Park Fire Department • Communications Department, Village of Oak Park • Rush Schaeffer, Finance Department, Village of Oak Park • Oak Park Police Department • Chris Lindgren, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Park District of Oak Park

• Thanks to all of the volunteers who made this event possible for the last 48 years!

Friend level Supporters Forest Insurance, Colin Fanes State Farm, WindFree Solar

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