WednesdayJournal_062817

HIGHER THAN ANY HIGH RISE

W E D N E S D A Y

June 28, 2017 Vol. 35, No. 45 ONE DOLLAR

@oakpark @wednesdayjournal

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

HOPPIER THAN A NEW BREWERY MAKES NEWSPRINT SEXY AGAIN

on the job since 1980

SUBSCRIBE! ONLY $32 A YEAR!

@OakPark.com/subscribe Enter “FREE MONTH” in comments for...you guessed it...a FREE month!

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

ALL BUT THE SCHOOL: Workers in the process of demolishing St. Angela Parish building. The church closed in 2005, but the school still lives on. Once razed, the church, convent and rectory will give way to more open space to be utilized by the school.

St. Angela undergoes demolition

The Austin church will be leveled to make room for students

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

When St. Angela Parish in Austin closed in May 2005, the hulking neo-gothic

building at the corner of Massasoit and Potomac was adroitly disemboweled — the statues and shrines made from plain Carrara marble, gold furnishings and stained glass panes once housed under the church’s 65-foot vaulted ceiling now give life to Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Niles.

This summer, officials with St. Angela School, which has managed to flourish despite the church’s demise, and the Archdi-

: k e e w s i h T the All rs! e w s n A Answer Book 2017

ocese of Chicago have decided to demolish what remains of the deteriorating parish campus, which includes three buildings that were built between 1949 and 1951: a church, convent and rectory.

The buildings, school officials said, are relatively new compared to other Catholic parishes in Chicago, most of which were built in the early 1900s.

Your guide to Oak Park and River Forest

Oak parkriver forest CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

W E D N E S D A Y

JOURNAL

See ST. ANGELA on page 12

Enter your patio photo to win

$50

Use #mayapatio to enter on Instagram or Facebook!

144 S Oak Park Ave

708.358.9800

mayadelsol.com

!

2014 OAKPARK COM ANSWER BOOK | 1

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

THE AUTOBARN VOLVO CARS OAK PARK WE SUPPORT. CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WE PARTICIPATE. WITH THE NEIGHBORS! WE'RE OAK PARK. BRAND NEW | STOCK# V1969

2017 VOLVO XC90

499

$

MOMENTUM

/MO.*

$5,430 DOWN, PLUS TAXES, FEES, AND 1ST PAYMENT. MSRP: $54,295. 36 MONTH LEASE - 10K MILES/YEAR. - $499/MO. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

LARGEST PRE-OWNED INVENTORY 2015 VOLVO XC60

$29,698

Stock: VP1861

OVER 2,000 CARS

IN STOCK!

2009 VOLVO S40

2017 VOLVO XC90

$34,892

2010 BMW 528I SEDAN

Stock: V1835A

$55,995

2014 HYUNDAI SONATA Pre-driven

Pre-driven

Stock: VP1845A

$7,890 2014 VW JETTA

Pre-driven

Stock: VP1811

Pre-driven

Pre-driven

$17,398

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE Pre-driven Pre-driven

2014 VOLVO XC60

2015 VOLVO S60

2014 VOLVO S60

Pre-driven

Pre-driven

Pre-driven

$22,498

Stock: VP1813

2015 LINCOLN MKZ

Stock: VP1725

$28,498

2016 TESLA MODEL S 90D Pre-driven

Pre-driven

‡ Stock: VP1702A

$12,798

Stock: VP1736

FO R T LOO HE K TO WE R

Stock: VP1825

2016 VOLVO V60

Pre-driven

Pre-driven

FO R LOO I-2 THE K TO 90 & H WER AR LEM

2

$14,495

Stock: VP1671B

$17,498

Stock: VP1855

$19,498

Stock: VP1859

$26,498

Stock: V2015A

$86,500

(708) 393-8283

1140 GARFIELD ST, OAK PARK, IL 60304

Plus tax, title, license and doc fees on all prices/payments. All manufacturer incentives applied. *Two or more available at this price. See dealer for complete offer details. All offers are subject to credit approval and availability while stocks last. The product images shown are for il ustration purposes only. Some offers cannot be combined. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors or misprints. ‡Available at www.RF2K.com. See dealer for details. Expires 7/5/17.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

I N S I D E

R E P O R T

Moroney takes tix, serves curveball Oak Park Trustee Dan Moroney’s tweet last week thanking the Park District of Oak Park for the Cubs tickets and featuring a photo of Moroney and his daughter standing in front of the Ron Santo statue, piqued our interest here at Wednesday Journal.

Particularly because of the recent friction between the Oak Park Board of Trustees — particularly Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb — and the park board over the latter’s opposition to the proposed highrise development by Albion Residential at Lake and Forest.

Reached by phone, Moroney said he was teasing the park district because of its inability to find enough participants for its Active Adult outing to Wrigley Field to see the Cubs play the San Diego Padres.

The tickets were made available to Moroney and other volunteer coaches — Moroney coaches his daughter’s basketball team — because the block of tickets were not all purchased. Moroney told Wednesday Journal he “would love an audit of the park district’s programming,” noting that, “They keep on adding this crazy programming that there’s

not really any demand for.”

Park spokesperson Diane Stanke said in an email response to questions that the district’s Active Adult Trip Program schedules dozens of trips a year and in the spring and winter averaged 18 and 19 seniors per trip, respectively.

She said the park district purchased 26 of the Cubs tickets but only sold 11.

“We considered using the tickets for a Teen Camp trip but decided against it since the campers would return well past the end of the camp day,” according to Stanke. “To ensure the tickets were used in a positive way, the district offered them on a first-come, first-served basis, to park district volunteer sports coaches, who generously donate their time and talent to make our sports leagues a success.

“Instead of the tickets going unused, this was a great way to thank volunteers who were available for all their efforts.

Rarely would we ever have extra tickets like this to distribute. In fact, we don’t remember the last time we did, and in this case they served as an appreciation for volunteers.”

Tim Inklebarger

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

An apple a day Delicious pie isn’t the only thing they’re serving at Happy Apple Pie Shop on Harrison Street. In an effort to remain true to the Oak Park Arts District mission, the business lent one of its walls to up-and-coming Oak Park artist Tristen Landsberger, 16. Landsberger, pictured painting an apple tree, will be attending Marwen Art School in Chicago later this year. that the Grand Finale is presented by Wednesday Journal.

Did we mention Wednesday Journal?

Community Bank never does in their introduction before lighting the fuses, so we thought you might like to know.

Ken Trainor

Film director Avildsen dies

Connolly’s to close

It’s been about a year and a half since Connolly’s Public House opened its doors for business at 1109 South Blvd., but its owners, Mike and Natalie Connolly announced last week that they’ll be closing in July.

“While there are a few reasons behind our decision to close, the financial impact of the unforeseen utility construction last spring remains devastating to this day,” the Connollys wrote in a farewell letter. “Having started this family business with plenty of sweat equity but limited capital reserves, the

loss of business during that time consumed the reserves we had earmarked for more foreseeable obstacles, including a crumbling building, an ever-changing business environment, and the impact of the looming construction project to the west of us.”

They say that while patrons of the business “did their best to support us during that time, the village [government] chose not to. Once again, as Oak Park looks to grow in population and density, they have shown little to no support for the microbusinesses that make up the fabric of this town,” the Connollys said.

Tim Inklebarger

Bombs bursting in air, courtesy of WJ

As dusk falls on the 4th, there is really just one place to be in Oak Park and River Forest. That’s at the high school for the annual fireworks spectacular, largely bought and paid for by the good folks at Community Bank.

But enough about them. How about the Grand Finale? The noisiest, most colorful, sky-crashing 45 seconds of any given year in these parts. And we humbly note

The Hollywood film director of Rocky and The Karate Kid, John Avildsen, died on June 16 in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer. Avildsen was an Oak Park native who JOHN AVILDSEN went on to win Director the Best Director Oscar for Rocky in 1977. According to Wikipedia, an upcoming documentary on the life, career and films of Avildsen is currently in production. It is titled, John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs. He was 81.

Ken Trainor

3

4

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Pedal Oak Park

“Can You Dig This?”

“It Don’t Just ... Shake Off ”

Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Greenline Wheels: Take a guided bicycle tour to view exteriors and learn about 21 Frank Lloyd Wright designs, including the Home and Studio, Frank Thomas House, Heurtley House, and Cheney House. Bring a bike or one can be provided. Tours continue Fridays through Sundays during July and Aug. $45, $40 FLW Trust members. Rain or shine, ages 12 and up. Tickets: cal.flwright.org/ tours/pedaloakpark.

105 S. Marion St.

Thursday, June 29, 7 to 10 p.m., Harambee Garden: View a film outdoors that features those rebuilding LA’s Compton community through urban agriculture. Includes healthy snacks and post-film discussion to kick off the I Can Fly Youth Leadership Program, which involves building gardens in the Austin neighborhood. Sponsored by Green Community Connections and One Earth Film Festival. Free tickets: oneearthfilmfest.org. 500 N. Waller, Chicago.

Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, 8 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 3 p.m., Open Door Repertory: Set in the 1920s, this new musical is based on the true partnership of Tampa Red and Georgia Tom, the father of gospel music. Filled with blues music composed by these two legends, as well as original music. Running through July 23, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. $25, general admission; $22, seniors. Info/tickets: 708-386-5510. 902 S. Ridgeland Ave.

Friday, June 30, 2 to 6 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Sit down with Caribbean authors and talk about their work.

Presented by Afriware Books of Maywood. Contact: Marlin Kirby, 708-848–0510, mkirbyesq@gmail.com. 834 Lake St.

FLW Pop-Up Design Studio

Fireworks!

Friday, June 30, 9 a.m. to noon, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio: Come to the courtyard every Friday through August 25 to explore and create at this free, drop-in design workshop. All ages.

An adult must accompany children. Questions? 708.725.3828.

931 Chicago Ave., Oak Park.

Tuesday, July 4, at dusk, Oak Park & River Forest High School Football Stadium: Celebrate our nation’s independence with your neighbors at this free fireworks display, weather permitting.

East Ave. and Lake St. The finale is sponsored by Wednesday Journal.

June 28-July 5

BIG WEEK Independence Day Parade

Tuesday, July 4, 10 a.m., Oak Park: The parade steps off from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland and Adams, then marches north on Ridgeland to Augusta, turning east to disperse near Whittier Elementary School at Harvey Avenue.

Gallery Shows on Harrison: ■ Going to the Dogs

Opening reception, Saturday, July 1, 4 to 6 p.m., Expressions Graphics: Exhibit of dog art by Roberta Raymond through August. During the opening, dog parade at 4:30 p.m. All welcome, bring your canine to participate in parade. More: 708-447-9262, expressionsgraphics.org. 29 Harrison St. ■ Dark Matter

Friday through Sunday, June 30 to July 2, 1 to 5 p.m., Gallery Pink: An exhibit of new paintings and sculpture by Janice Elkins, Gina Lee Robbins and Richard Shipps ends Sunday. Info: 708-648-3131. 149 Harrison St., Oak Park.

36th American Music Festival

Caribbean Independence Book Festival

Resources for Seniors Thursday, June 29, 10 aa.m. to 12:30 p.m., West SSuburban Medical Center: Learn about local, state, and Le federal programs for seniors fed and their caregivers to help navigate available resources. Reserve a spot: 866-938-7256. Rm. 1062, first floor, 3 Erie Court, Oak Park.

Midcentury Movie Star: Montgomery Clift Monday, July 3, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Veterans Room, Main Library: Join local film buff Doug Deuchler for movies starring an icon of the 1940s and ‘50s. Free, adults and teens.

■ This week: “A Place in the Sun” ■ July 10: “I Confess” ■ July 17: “From Here to Eternity” Visit oppl.org/calendar. 834 Lake St.

Friday, June 30, to Monday, July 3, FitzGerald’s: American roots music fans can experience more than 50 acts from across the country, including blues, rock, pop, zydeco, soul, funk, jazz, country and folk. Featuring American BBQ and Cajun food. Rain or shine on three stages. $120, four-day pass; $30 to $40, individual days; $5, age 12 and under with parents until 10 p.m. For times, tickets and artists: fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Questions: 708-788-2118. 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn.

CALENDAR EVENTS ■ As you’ve likely noticed, our

Calendar has changed to Big Week.

Fewer items, higher profile. If you would like your event to be featured here, please send a photo and details by noon of the Wednesday before it needs to be published. We can’t publish everything, but we’ll do our best to feature the week’s highlights.

Email calendar@wjinc.com.

Kids Take Action: Postcard Party Wednesday, July 5, 4 to 5 p.m., Storytime Room, Main Library: Young citizens can decide what is important to them in their town, state or country, then create cards to mail to elected officials at any level. Postcards and addresses supplied. Ages 4 to 10. Held again on August 2. Contact: 708-452-3420, childrens@oppl.org. 834 Lake St.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

ART BEAT

The best kind of history lesson: lively and fun

MORE ATMS MORE CONVENIENCE

By DOUG DEUCHLER

N

Theater Critic

ew shows are thrilling, especially those focused on real people. This past weekend Open Door Theater launched the world premiere of an original “chamber musical,” meaning a show featuring few instruments mounted in a smaller venue, called It Don’t Just … Shake Off. This historical production by McKinley Johnson, featuring some new songs by playPhoto by Josh Prisching wright and music director Eric Troy Sr., is lively and fascinating. MUSICAL HISTORY: (Left to right) Michael Neely, Fania Johnson, who is also the direc- Bourn and Marc A. Rogers. tor, has mounted several successa problem. It is not easy to remember, and it ful shows at Open Door in the past. This time he is showcasing the rough- doesn’t seem to have a clear meaning or refand-tumble lives and popular music of two erence. But my initial blurriness and confulegendary African American musicians, sion disappeared once the plot kicked in.

As both Tampa Red and Thomas A. DorsThomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993), aka “The Father of Gospel Music,” and Tampa Red ey, Rogers and Neely pretend to be playing (1904-1981), aka “The Guitar Wizard.” The instruments very effectively while recorded music is featured. All three of the performbulk of the music presented is vintage stuff ers have fine voices. Bourn especially covby these two composers.

The three versatile actors who make up ers a variety of styles, from raucous blues to the cast are consistently exciting and cred- more sanctified, soulful stuff.

Like many others in those years, the two ible. Marc A. Rogers plays light-skinned, influential Chicago bluesman Tampa Red, men came up north to Chicago during what whose real name was Hudson Whittaker. was called The Great Migration. Tampa Red His career spanned over 30 years, including worked a day job but also played a lot on the 90 “sides” he recorded with Dorsey when street corners and in “Black Belt” clubs. He they were sometimes billed as the Hokum grew famous for his “slide technique,” playBoys. Despite his great popularity, Tampa ing the guitar with a broken bottleneck. His Red was a complicated man who eventually big break came when he became the accompanist for Ma Rainey. died a destitute alcoholic.

Neely conveys moments when we can see Michael Anthony Neely portrays Thomas A. Dorsey, known in the early days as beyond Thomas A. Dorsey’s raucous music “Georgia Tom.” He became well known in to his revolutionizing sacred church muthe 1920s when Chicago was the epicenter sic. His best-known composition, “Take My of jazz and blues. A leading blues pianist Hand, Precious Lord,” was composed after who performed everywhere from rent par- his young wife died in childbirth and his ties to Prohibition speakeasies, Dorsey be- newborn son passed shortly after. He foundcame most famous when he essentially cre- ed the first black gospel music publishing ated gospel by combining the lively rhythms company and died in Chicago at 93.

The impressive set design by Josh Prischof jazz and the blues with joyful, uplifting Christian content. But during this period, ing features the front porch of a weathered mainstream churches rejected his songs. looking southern cabin, a rustic sharecropPreachers routinely called it “Devil Music.” per home, complete with a screen door.

The third cast member, impressive Fania Prisching also designed the lighting.

McKinley Johnson’s new musical It Don’t Bourn, plays a Muse-like character called Big D, “goddess of the blues,” who functions Just ... Shake Off offers a close look at two indefatigably and seductively between the amazing historical figures from the musical two musicians. Bourn is nearly always on world. This newborn show perhaps needs a stage, playing a number of other roles too, more focused, less blurry beginning. But the from a female preacher at a convention to performances are top-notch and the songs are wonderful fun. Open Door, 902 S. Ridgethe great ’20s blues singer Ma Rainey.

The play is allegorical and surreal at first land, has worked hard on this production. and I’ll admit I had some difficulty determin- General admission tickets are $25. Phone: ing just what was taking place for a while. 708-386-5510. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; The actual title of the work, I think, is also Sundays, 3 p.m.; through July 23.

Forest Park National Bank & Trust has joined Allpoint Network. Customers now have access to America’s largest surcharge-free ATM network! Visit our website for more information.

7348 West Madison Street 7331 West Roosevelt Road 708-222-2800 | forestparkbank.com

Change your address,

not your neighborhood

with senior living at Brookdale Oak Park.

For senior living in the neighborhood you know so well, look no further than Brookdale Oak Park. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community offers an active, enriching lifestyle without having to leave familiar surroundings and friendships.

► Come see all we offer firsthand, and we’ll make a donation to the charity of your choice. To schedule your personal visit, call (708) 934-4103 today.

Brookdale Oak Park

Independent Living | Assisted Living 1111 Ontario Street | Oak Park, Illinois 60302 32107-OakPark SC

© 2017 Brookdale Senior Living Inc. All rights reserved. BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING and BRINGING NEW LIFE TO SENIOR LIVING are registered trademarks of Brookdale Senior Living Inc.

Bringing New Life to Senior Living® brookdale.com

5

6

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

An Oak Park Tradition A

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

O

All about the contract

dds and ends with some a bit odder than others: Every strategy needs a contract: Good for the school board at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Last week it unanimously passed an updated version of its strategic plan — this time with actual ways to measure if the strategies are working.

The primary focus of this plan — then and now — is creating equity. That’s the new shorthand for closing the achievement gap. The plan has effected measures on every aspect of the effort. And the district has hired a data master to keep tabs on what is being measured.

This is all good. But I’d suggest that the real opportunity this new board and new administration have in terms of creating change at OPRF is just ahead.

Starting now and through the next school year, it will be time to negotiate a new contract with faculty.

The first thought for a new contract is money. How big are the raises and how long is the deal? Clearly important, and with the historic generosity of school boards on behalf of swamped taxpayers, this would be a good contract in which to be prudent about raises.

But the greater opportunity is to remove hidebound and obsolete concepts that directly limit progressive changes in teaching and evaluation. Specifically, D200 needs to follow the lead of District 97 elementary schools, and a select few other districts, and eliminate steps in the pay scale. These are the automatic pay hikes that reward every teacher just for showing up each fall. They run 2-3 percent and get added to the negotiated pay raise. They don’t motivate. They don’t reward merit.

The district also needs to look hard at the sort of continuing education credits it ladles out raises for. An awful lot of the post-graduate coursework is a joke.

Teachers will tell you that if you ask the question right. Again, D97’s last contract

changed up the strategy for continuing education, adding rigor and focus on what is most important to the district.

The Faculty Senate, better identified as the union, is extremely powerful at OPRF. Has been for years. That power has made change difficult at the school. And it explains why you can’t remember the names of the past four OPRF superintendents.

So long NGP: Eight years ago, a little grassroots effort started in the villages with the goal of helping small kids understand the value of giving back to others. The Neighborhood Giving Project it was called.

Launched by moms, the group tackled a whole bunch of small efforts where children could be hands on in learning the gratifying feeling of doing something good for someone else.

Now with the first batch of those little ones heading to the high school, NGP is wrapping up its organized phase. But it seems certain those kids will keep seeding our villages with good works, taught early by loving families.

Sort of like the new Comiskey: When the White Sox, well, actually Illinois taxpayers, built the new Comiskey Park back in 1991 it was fully utilitarian. Big bathrooms, lots of food stands, and about as welcoming as a prison block. But year-by-year the place has gotten better, warmer, more idiosyncratic.

That’s what came to mind this week as I saw Base Camp students from the Oak Park Education Foundation creating a tile mural on a portion of the south and west walls of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School on Washington Boulevard.

Built 15 years ago, the twin middle schools are not architectural award winners. The most positive thing I’ve ever heard mentioned is that “they work well inside.” A low bar.

So more murals. Grow some ivy. Add public sculpture. Warm these schools up.

DAN HALEY

classic American Bistro setting makes us the

perfect destination for any occasion. Share appetizers with friends, enjoy a relaxed dinner for 2, just a glass of wine or late-night dessert and cappuccino.

• Gift Certificates available •

RESTAURANT & BAR 151 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park • 708/386-2600

H O W

T O

R E A C H

U S

Wednesday Journal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Illinois 60302 PHONE 708-524-8300 ■ FAX 708-524-0447 ■ ONLINE www.OakPark.com | www.RiverForest.com CIRCULATION Jill Wagner, 708-613-3340 circulation@oakpark.com DISPLAY ADVERTISING Dawn Ferencak, 708-613-3329 dawn@oakpark.com

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES Mary Ellen Nelligan, 708-613-3342 maryellen@oakpark.com NEWS/FEATURES Dan Haley, 708-613-3301 dhaley@wjinc.com

CALENDAR Carrie Bankes calendar@wjinc.com SPORTS/PARKS Marty Farmer, 708-613-3319 marty@oakpark.com

Wednesday Journal is published weekly by Wednesday Journal, Inc. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Wednesday Journal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302-2901. Periodical rate postage paid at Oak Park, Illinois (USPS No. 0010-138).

In-county subscription rate is $32 per year, $57 for two years. Annual out-of-county rate is $40. © 2016 Wednesday Journal, Inc.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

7

Oak Park spends $20K to remove power lines at Wright Home Project aims to restore historic look, prevent downed wires

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Roughly 85,000 people visit the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio every year in Oak Park, making it clearly the top tourist destination in the village.

But when they get there, tourists are greeted with something that’s not quite so historic – aerial utility wires that run through the property from a wooden telephone pole that stands in the public way outside the compound at 951 Chicago Ave. The AT&T and ComEd power lines run to the south of Chicago Avenue, drooping through the branches of a historic Ginkgo Tree – it’s been there since Wright inhabited the building in 1889 – just above the courtyard.

The village of Oak Park is planning to fix the problem by paying to have the wires submerged, which will serve the dual purpose of securing the wires, which could now easily be downed by falling tree branches, and restoring the historic view of the compound. The price tag for the project: $19,798.

Karen Sweeney, preservation architect for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, said she notified the village of the unsightly power pole last year during the street resurfacing of Chicago Avenue. “(The village) reached out to us because we were going to be impacted (by the project),” she said, noting that’s when she inquired about removing the aerial wires.

She said the project is being funded solely by the village, adding, “As a not-for-profit every dollar we have to raise (is targeted) and right now we didn’t have the funds for it.”

Sweeney said the aerial wires have been part of the compound for at least 30 years, the length of time she’s been associated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.

“It’s always our goal to restore (the compound) to the historic nature of the building and the landscape,” she said. “We do have a lot of visitors walking under, and that always gets us nervous when you have utilities – especially going through trees that have potential limbs coming down on (the aerial wires).”

The village notes in the agenda item, approved earlier this month: “The FLW Trust was working separately with Comcast to have a fiber optic communications wire installed. The proposed Comcast work involved installing underground conduit at the same location being considered by the village for

Life is sweet when your diabetes is under control.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

FRANK LLOYD BLIGHT: Aerial wires that run through the branches of a Ginkgo tree at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., will soon be removed over concerns of aesthetics and safety. the relocation of the aerial wires.”

The village notes that the project is an opportunity to bury both the AT&T and village’s aerial wires at the same time.

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek said in a

telephone interview said the wires “hang really low” and “look unsafe and ridiculous.”

The project is expected to take place sometime this summer.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

Introducing our newest endocrinologist in the River Forest community.

Is it really possible to have diabetes and enjoy a great life?

Absolutely. What it takes is help from diabetes experts and a personalized treatment plan tailor made for you. We’ll help you take charge of your diabetes. If you’re ready to achieve optimal health and a better quality of life, let’s get started.

Maria Olga Cardenas, M.D., MSCI Endocrinology 7411 Lake Street Suite 1120 - Bldg A River Forest, IL 60305

Call 844-533-CHMG to make an appointment today or visit ChicagoHealthMedicalGroup.com for more information or to book 24/7.

8

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Sears on Harlem and North to close Liquidation sale of ‘unprofitable’ department store begins June 30

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

Sears Holdings has announced that it will close its location at Harlem and North avenues, one of 20 stores the company said this week it is closing across the country.

Seritage Growth Properties, a real estate investment trust that purchased more than 250 Sears and Kmart stores in 2015, announced on June 21 that the trust was terminating its lease with the 20 stores, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

The closings include 18 Sears and two Kmart stores, according to Sears Holdings spokesman Howard Riefs. The store at Harlem and North is the only Sears in Illinois slated to close.

Riefs confirmed in an email that “we are making the dif-

ficult, but necessary decision to close the Sears store and Sears Auto Center at 1601 N. Harlem Ave. in Chicago.”

“The store will close to the public in mid-September and the Sears Auto Center will close in late July. Until then, they will remain open for customers.”

That location will begin a liquidation sale on June 30, Riefs said.

“We have been strategically and aggressively evaluating our store space and productivity, and have accelerated the closing of unprofitable stores as previously announced,” Riefs wrote in the email. “We understand that members may be disappointed when we close a store, but our Shop Your Way membership platform, websites and mobile apps allow us to maintain these valued relationships long after a store closes its doors.”

Riefs wrote that the number of employees at the Chicago location is not publicly available, but he noted that the employees will be eligible for severance pay and will “have the opportunity to apply for open positions at area Sears or Kmart stores.”

Seritage put portion of the three-story up for lease earlier this year, along with its auto center across the street.

Photo via Google Maps

DEATH OF RETAIL? Sears Holdings announced earlier this month that it is closing 20 more stores, including the store at the corner of Harlem and North avenues. The liquidation sale of the store begins June 30.

The lease listing noted that 131,359 square feet of the 356,744-square-foot building was available for lease, along with its 27,030-square-foot auto center.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

Sweet drink tax puts grocers in sticky spot

Ever-changing rules an annoyance for local businesses

By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

Some local grocers are frustrated with the rollout of the new Cook County sweetened drink tax that goes into effect on July 1 and say it will likely hurt sales.

The ordinance, passed in November 2016, levies a 1 centper-ounce tax on a variety of sweetened beverages including soda, flavored water, sports drinks, and teas. Cook County officials have said it will generate tens of millions of dollars in revenue in its first year and help improve public health.

Beginning July 1, a 99 cent 24-ounce bottle of sweetened soft drink will now cost a customer $1.23; a $1.50 2-liter would be about $2.17.

“It makes no sense. All you’re going to do is hurt businesses,” Mike Nutley, one of the owners of Ed’s Way Food Mart in Forest Park, said June 21. “It’s gonna kill my pop sales.

All the sugar sales are going to be dropping like a rock. By the time it’s all said and done, what did they accomplish?”

Nutley said that he expects customers, especially in communities close to Cook County’s western border, to shop elsewhere for their sugary drinks. Sweetened beverages represent about 10 percent of sales at Ed’s Way, Nutley said.

“They already go there for their gas and cigarettes. Now you’re forcing them out there to get their groceries,” Nutley said, referring to DuPage County “The tax is awful. They are just driving people out of the county. It’s a snowball effect. We’re gonna lose sales.”

The tax’s potential effect on sales is just one frustration for business owners.

Since its passage, the ordinance has gone through several rounds of tweaks, with the Cook County Board of Commissioners issuing a handful of clarifications, leading to some confusion.

“It’s annoying, it’s constantly changing,” Dennis Tischler, owner of Tischler Finer Foods in Brookfield said June 22.

“There’s no clarity for us.”

Tischler said about 3 or 4 percent of his sales are from sweetened beverages.

“It’s just more of the pie getting sliced off,” Tischler said. “[But] you make do.”

Joe Salamone, owner of Fair Share Finer Foods in Oak Park, said sweetened drinks make up 5 to 10 percent of his business. While he expects them to take a dip, he said his overall business — which specializes in meats and produce — should be able to absorb the drop. But, Salamone added, he typically features soda in promotional sales to draw customers to the store. That may have to change now.

Peter Boutsikakis, owner of Riverside Foods, called the roll-out “disorganized” and said his IT team is still working to put together a system to comply with the new tax.

Salamone agreed and added that his point-of-sale software vendor is still trying to figure out a new system, too.

There have been at least four regulations sent out by the county since November, clarifying aspects of the new law.

On June 16, for instance, the Cook County Board of Commissioners said retailers that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could register as “distributors,” before July 1. This exemption, while addressing one potential problem raised by retailers, will end on July 1, 2018.

Before June 16, retailers like Nutley had worried about cash flow problems. According to the original text of the ordinance, distributors, like PepsiCo. Inc., would have charged independent grocers for the tax at the “back door” when they delivered shipments, even if those products are never bought or if they are bought by a SNAP participant.

There is no point-of-sale software currently available to track SNAP purchases — which are exempt from the tax — by vendor, according to Brian Jordan, the president of the Illinois Food Retailers Association.

If a customer uses SNAP to buy a sweetened beverage, the grocer must keep track of each individual product purchase, including the vendor, to request a refund on the beverage tax.

This process, Nutley said, would have been cumbersome and would have required significant staff time to tabulate daily sweetened product sales broken down by vendor, just to recoup money paid upfront by retailers.

“It’s not like punching a button. There’s nothing up there that’s going to do that,” Nutley said. “That would all be manual and that would be a nightmare.”

While that issue is temporarily addressed by the one-year exemption, it’s not clear what will happen next year.

WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer

SUGAR HIGH: Drinks like soda, sports drinks and tea will now cost customers more.

“They see there’s a mistake there,” Salamone said of the commissioners’ tweaking the ordinance. “They see it’s not practical, so they try to, maybe for public relations, try to adjust it.”

Setting aside logistical issues, grocers are split on the tax’s potential public health benefit, a justification explicitly mentioned several times in the ordinance. Nutley said customers wanting a sugary beverage will find it — in Cook County or elsewhere — and added that he hasn’t seen a drop in cigarette sales even when there is an increase in tobacco taxes.

Salamone agreed, adding he expects customers to go to big-box retailers, like Costco, in DuPage County and load up on sugary beverages, even if they continue to do everyday grocery shopping at Fair Share.

Boutsikakis said he’s not sure customers will spend the extra time and gas money going outside of Cook County for sugary drinks. But, he said he expects soda sales to continue to drop, an industry trend that predates the tax. Customers, Boutsikakis said, will continue to move toward unsweetened beverages, like carbonated water.

Nutley and Tischler both said they’ve been giving their customers a heads up as July 1 approaches.

“We’ve been telling our customers watch out for it,” Tischler said. “They’re aware. We don’t want them blindsided.”

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Controversial Brooks principal LeeAndra Khan resigns

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

The principal of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in Oak Park has resigned, according to a statement released by District 97 officials. LeeAndra Khan has taken a position as head of Civitas Education Partners, a charter school management organization in Chicago.

Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will name an interim principal at Brooks for the 2017-18 school year.

In a statement, D97 Supt. Carol Kelley thanked “Khan for her dedicated service to Brooks and District 97 during the past two years, and wish her the best in her new position.”

Kelley said the district has launched an internal search for an interim principal in order allow “ample time and opportunity to conduct a comprehensive search to find a permanent replacement for the position.”

The superintendent added that the district believes an internal appointment “who knows the district and the Oak Park community, and is familiar with the work we are undertaking in conjunction with our vision, will provide continuity in the building during this critical transition period, while also helping us meet the needs of our students and their families.”

Kelley said she anticipates that the search for a permanent principal will begin “following the first of the year.”

The school board was expected to accept Khan’s resignation during its meeting on June 27. Khan’s last day at Brooks is June 30.

During a phone interview last week, Khan said she recommended that the interim position be filled internally. She also said that, when she started her tenure as principal in 2015, she had already decided it would be her last.

“No matter how long I stayed in Oak Park, I was not going to take another principal role,” she said.

Back in June, when the D97 school board approved administrator salaries and contracts, Khan was one of four building principals who received one-year contracts. Five building principals received two-year contracts.

Khan said she was disappointed that there wasn’t enough community support for the measures she implemented to address the achievement gap at Brooks. Since she was hired in 2015, Khan has been vocal about the stark discrepancies in rates of punishment, academic outcomes, teacher expectations, and gifted enrollment between black and white students.

Last year, she wrote an intimate essay for the now-defunct education reform publication Catalyst Chicago in which she laid out the “challenge of being a black principal in today’s racial and political climate.”

Khan specifically described an incident that took place last February when two black boys at Brooks were caught in the

hallway with bang-snaps, which loudly pop when they’re thrown to the ground.

During a conversation about a district policy that bans any fireworks from school facilities, Khan said she imagined someone calling the police on the boys and “instead of seeing a sixth grade boy, [the police] see a black man wearing a hoodie, who may have let three gun shots ring in the air.”

Khan said when she shared her nightmare scenario with some co-workers during a March staff meeting, she felt it didn’t resonate with many of them.

“We live in this world where black boys are being shot down by misinterpretations,” she said during an interview last year. “And they just didn’t feel it. This was really heavy on my heart and I had to get it out.”

The response prompted Khan, who has a black son, to tell her staff that she wouldn’t be comfortable sending him to Brooks. The statement caused several teachers to walk to the district’s administrative offices, she said, and deliver letters accusing her of racism.

And after three separate incidents on April 17, two involving weapons and one a fight that resulted in a student needing medical attention, Khan called a tense, and at points boisterous, meeting on April 22 that she said turned out to be “one of the roughest moments I’d ever experienced in my life.”

Khan said she was surprised at the num-

9

ber of parents and community members who pushed for district officials to implement more punitive measures in reaction to the incidents. Some parents also wanted the district to release the identities of the students involved in the fight, which Khan said was prohibited by state law.

“My PTO and staff were supportive but that meeting uncovered this divide — it’s not huge but we still have a set of people who are oldschool and punitive,” Khan said. “For the work that needs to be done, it doesn’t appear that everybody is ready. This work around equity and access requires dismantling systems.”

Although she praised the progress that the district has made in the area of equity while she was principal, Khan said there needs to be a deep reckoning with the sources of racial inequities — even if it makes some people uncomfortable.

“I think this discussion about the achievement gap has been taking place on a surface level for a long time,” she said. “If the goal is, in fact, to change this, there is going to be conflict. Everyone who has a seat at the table has to have a stomach for conflict.”

Even, she added, if that means individual people confronting some unsettling truths about their own unconscious biases.

“The adults in the building have to undo some beliefs about the kids sitting in front of them,” she said.

10

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Mural at Brooks honors the school’s namesake

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Gwendolyn Brooks — the famous Chicago poet and first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize (for her 1949 volume, Annie Allen) — would have turned 100 this year.

Her centennial has been marked by dozens of celebrations across the state but few are as permanent as what’s happening at Brooks Middle School, 325 S. Kenilworth Ave., named for the late great state poet laureate.

One afternoon last week, Oak Park and River Forest High School art teacher and renowned muralist Tracy Van Duinen looked on as a crew of District 97 students, all participants in the Oak Park Education Foundation’s BASE Camp summer program, carefully laid tile on the middle school’s exterior wall.

Van Duinen said the installation, which covers a vast corner of the building that faces the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Clinton Avenue, is designed to honor Brooks’ centennial as well as the 50th anniversary of the Wall of Respect — an outdoor mural painted on Chicago’s South Side in 1967 by the Visual Arts Workshop of the Organization of Black American Culture (OBAC).

The Wall of Respect, a collaborative work of more than a dozen artists, depicts the faces of numerous African Americans, including Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., W.E.B. DuBois, Aretha Franklin, Harriet Tubman, and Gwendolyn Brooks. The mural was razed in 1971 after a fire destroyed the building it was on.

Van Duinen said his concept for the Oak Park mural was based on community conversations with residents and key stake-

holders. And like its South Side inspiration, the Oak Park mural will take some collaboration to finish, said Van Duinen, who also oversaw the installation of a hallway mural, called “The Collection,” at OPRF last year.

Along with BASE camp students, Van Duinen said, adult volunteers will also work on the project.

The former advertising art director has twice won the prestigious ArtPrize competition, which includes a $100,000 cash prize, and has installed public artworks across the country.

“We’ll have some adult volunteers come help us grout it out and some people from the community will paint in different sections,” he said, adding that the mural should be completed sometime in August.

OPEF officials said the collaborative spirit extends beyond the physical creation of the mural itself to the financing the project.

“Our goal was to raise $5,000 and we raised $9,000,” said Tracy Dell’Angela Barber, OPEF’s executive director. “We’re really excited about it and it’s also cool because people have little pictures in the mural and some have their names or a small logo in the design.”

James Bartley, a rising seventh-grader at Brooks, said the work of creating public art “is a great experience that every kid should get.”

Asked for his thoughts on the mural’s symbolism, Wesley Scott, who is also a rising seventh-grader at Brooks, was as straightforward and direct as The Wall of Respect is figurative.

“It has the words ‘empower, create and respect’,” Scott said. “You can’t go wrong with that.”

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

MICHAEL ROMAIN/Staff

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Students with the Oak Park Education Foundation’s BASE Camp work on a mural on the wall of Brooks Middle School on June 20.

D200 approves revised strategic plan

Some aspects, such as boosting AP enrollment, are well under way

By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

At its June 22 regular meeting, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education unanimously approved a revised strategic plan that builds on a five-year plan the school board approved in 2014.

This most recent iteration, officials said, is designed to “develop and execute action steps” based on the foundation laid by the plan approved three years ago, and to set more detailed goals and benchmarks.

John Duffy, the chairman of the Commit-

tee for Equity and Excellence in Education, who has played a key role in the formation of both plans, urged the board on June 22 “to move forward with many of the ideas around racial equity that are imbedded in the proposed plan.”

Duffy said that the new plan calls for “accountability, regular reporting and reciprocal feedback” — protocols, he said, that weren’t included previously in the strategic plan.

The newest plan includes six general goals in different areas, each framed by equity.

“Among the questions to keep at the forefront are, who are the racial/ethnic groups affected by a particular policy, procedure, program, etc.? Will disparities remain or be made worse? What might the unintended consequences be?” the plan states.

One of the most immediate strategies in

the plan include identifying “three proven strategies and/or programs that reduce inequities of opportunity and” allow minority and low-income students more opportunity to enroll in college prep, honors and AP courses.

At the June 22 meeting, the board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the nonprofit Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) for the 2017-18 school year.

The nonprofit, according to its website, targets students with high potential who are “missing” from high-level courses and works to get the students enrolled and build their proficiency in order for them to succeed in those courses.

Last year, OPRF won a grant that allowed EOS to provide technical assistance, which included administering a survey to “identify students who have the potential to succeed in an AP course but who have not taken

one,” according to a memo by D200 Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt-Adams.

The outreach, Pruitt-Adams stated, resulted in 223 students enrolling in AP. This coming school year, the district will pay EOS $16,500 to provide support services, such as summer professional development, to make sure students do well in AP classes.

Some board members, including President Jackie Moore, cautioned administrators to make sure that the district is making sure that they’re tracking the services EOS is providing and that they’re also exploring deeper causes underlying the AP enrollment disparity.

A copy of the complete 2017 strategic plan is available on the district’s website (www. oprfhs.org/documents/StrategicPlan2017_ Final.pdf).

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Vantage tower, almost fully occupied, for sale

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

It’s been open for less than a year, but the 21-story luxury high-rise apartment building Vantage, 150 N. Forest Ave. in Oak Park, is near capacity and has been put on the market for sale.

The 270-unit building recently appeared on the real estate listing site CBRE Deal Flow as “the most prestigious asset in burgeoning downtown Oak Park.”

A price was not included in the listing.

The listing touts the building’s high walkability due to its proximity to el and Metra stations and nearby grocery stores – Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.

“Located just 10 miles due west of downtown Chicago and right outside of the city of Chicago border, Oak Park is a ‘streetcar suburb’ that contains a number of apartment demand generators and remains an extremely attractive place to live with rail connections direct access to the regional highway networks,” the listing states.

The listing describes Oak Park as a “welleducated, diverse, activist community with excellent schools and attractive main street retail areas.”

“Designed by Gensler and constructed in 2016, the physical product is exactly what the target demographic in Oak Park is looking for today,” according to the listing.

The listing quotes a report by Appraisal Research Counselors, which provides services for investment-grade properties, stating that

Oak Park “leads the Cook County-South Suburban submarket in financial performance.”

“As of Q4 2016, the overall Cook CountySouth submarket had an annual market occupancy level of 96.5 percent and saw yearover-year rent growth of 5 percent over the Q4 2015,” the listing states, quoting Appraisal Research Counselors.

Axiometrics, an apartment market data research firm, is quoted in the listing, stating that the village is expected to see an average 3 percent effective rent growth over the next five years, “with occupancy remaining in the 95-96 percent range.”

That’s good news for developers working on The Emerson, a 271-unit luxury apartment building expected to open this year near the corner of Lake and Harlem.

It also could be good news for Albion Residential, which has proposed an 18-story building across the street from Vantage. The Albion project has been controversial in part because it would sit adjacent to Austin Gardens, a public park. Some opponents have argued that the numerous developments going up around town could leave a glut in the market.

Albion’s proposal was recently formally submitted to the Oak Park citizen-led Plan Commission for review. In its planned development application, Albion noted that Vantage already is 94.4 percent leased.

The Vantage listing also touts its commercial tenants – Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare, which opened earlier this year, and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, which is expected to open this summer.

brought to you by

4 Steps to a Flourishing Garden - Even When You’re Away

Image via CBRE Deal Flow

The sale of the building would be a major windfall for the village, which would make upwards of six figures in the property transfer tax.

The Oak Park Place Apartments – frequently referred to as the Whiteco building – at 479 N. Harlem was sold to a Canadian financial services company last year for $68 million, resulting in $546,000 transfer tax boon for the village.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

Oak Park inks deal for 11-story tower on South Blvd.

By TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER Staff Reporter

The village of Oak Park has finalized a deal with Lincoln Property Company, selling the development firm two surface parking lots on South Boulevard near Harlem Avenue for $2.1 million.

The completion of the deal, which closed late last week, sets the stage for Lincoln to begin work on its 11-story, 250-unit, mixeduse luxury apartment building.

Joe Segobiano, director of development for Lincoln Property Company, said in a telephone interview that Lincoln aims to begin construction immediately. The developer is aiming for occupancy in early 2019.

He said the parking garage, which will accommodate 450 vehicles – 148 of which will be available to the public – is expected to open prior to the building being occupied.

Lincoln will offer monthly parking in the garage as well as hourly spots for non-tenants, according to Segobiano.

Commuters using the Metra and the CTA, shoppers and those living in the area will all have access to the garage, he said.

“We’re sensitive to the fact [that parking is limited in the area] and we want to get

that open as soon as we can,” he said.

Segobiano said construction crews will erect a fence around the property in the next week or so and begin working on the structure’s foundation.

“There will not be any delay between closing [the land sale with the village] and start of construction,” he said.

It is the third major residential development in the downtown area over the last few years – the 21-story Vantage Oak Park, 150 N. Forest Ave., was completed last year and The Emerson, near Harlem and Lake, is expected to be open later this year.

Segobiano said he was encouraged by the recent news that the 270-unit Vantage building is at nearly 95 percent capacity less than a year after it opened. The building was put on the market earlier this month, a good indicator of the health of the rental market, Segobiano said. “[The occupancy rate at Vantage] is an indication that the market is stable,” he said.

He noted that there is a paradigm shift in the market, with younger professionals seeking luxury rentals more frequently, rather than being “tied to mortgages and the taxes and assessments.”

Segobiano said Lincoln is working to secure tenants for its 15,000 square feet of

ground-level retail. One space on the east side of the building will potentially be a restaurant and spots on the west side will likely be service-oriented – possibly a sandwich or coffee shop, Segobiano said.

Lincoln was able to complete the deal in time to avoid fines for failing to meet their deadline. In April, the Oak Park Board of Trustees approved imposing fines on the company for failing to meet its April deadline for breaking ground on the project.

The first fine of $75,000 would have come at the end of June and a second would have been imposed in mid-July.

Village Manager Cara Pavlicek said the completion of the deal prevented the imposition of any fines.

Pavlicek said the village has worked for years to sell the land to a developer, choosing Morningside Equities Group to build the project in 2006. That development never moved forward and ultimately fell apart during the 2008 financial crisis.

The village put the project out to public bid nearly a decade later and picked Lincoln Property Company as the preferred developer among proposals from five different companies.

CONTACT: tim@oakpark.com

Summer is here for a while—but if you’re like many others, you are hitting the road for some vacation.

How do you keep your garden flourishing in your absence?

Follow these four tips:

Scott McAdam Jr.

Watering – For weeks, water deeply to establish a deep and healthy root system that is more tolerant of drought.

Weeding and cultivation – Both are crucial for water and nutrient uptake. Remember that weeds typically grow much faster than your perennial plantings, and cultivation of the surrounding soil will improve gas exchange between the soil and air and also improve the soil’s ability to absorb water.

Mulching – Yet another way of maintaining moisture in the soil for longer periods of time. Apply a thick layer (3”) of mulch around your plants and in the planting beds.

Composting – Incorporating compost into plantings, with its concentrated organic matter, helps maintain nutrients and moisture better than clay and loam soils.

Follow these tips and you can rest assured that your garden is having an equally good time while you are away.

Follow us on

2001 Des Plaines Ave. Forest Park 708-771-2299 www.mcadamlandscape.com

11

12

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

ST. ANGELA One of a kind from page 1 “This is really one of the last of its kind,” said Lynn Fredrick, St. Angela’s director of advancement. “It was a beautiful church.”

And grand.

“The first thing that grabbed your senses were the windows and their strikingly vivid colors,” notes an auction ad book from a 2009 brunch the school hosted. “They were made up of thousands of small pieces of imported antique glass assembled by lead jointing.”

The high altar was made of “brightly colored foreign marble, highlighted with rare Florentine mosaic.” The windows, “30 feet high and 14 feet wide, were the largest windows ever made by the celebrated firm of Giannini & Hilgart, under the personal supervision of Mr. Fred Hilgart.”

After the parish closed, however, the buildings gradually descended into a state of disrepair.

“The buildings were becoming dangerous and they were a financial drain on the school and the archdiocese,” said Fredrick, who added that the bulk of the maintenance costs for the buildings were related to high water bills exacerbated by plumbing problems.

The massive open space that will result after the rubble is cleared will give the school’s

Photo submitted

The inside of St. Angela Church in earlier days. nearly 300 students, preschool to eighth grade, more room to play and roam. Currently, the only outdoor recreational area the students have is a small playground sandwiched between the church and the school building,

which is more suitable for little kids.

“We’ve been talking to landscape architects who will help us design this space to provide proper shade and play area, and that doesn’t require too much maintenance,” Fredrick said. “We will also probably take advantage of some of the space for additional parking, which will possibly allow us to improve traffic flow at the beginning and end of school. Right now, it can get pretty jammed up.”

Fredrick said school officials haven’t finalized any plans for how they’ll utilize all of the open space, but a memorial brick garden is definitely in the works. Anyone interested can purchase engraved memorial bricks that will be placed in the garden, she said.

The parish’s demolition, scheduled for completion in August, will make way for a new era at St. Angela School, which is a rarity among rarities. Opened in 1921, St. Angela is the last Catholic school in Austin and it’s managing to stay open without the help of a parish, while Catholic schools connected to parishes are closing across the country.

“We have an unusually strong group of generous donors, many of whom don’t have prior affiliation with the school,” Fredrick said. “They’ve taken us under their wings.

And we get support from our archdiocese and the Big Shoulders Fund [a group of business and civic leaders who provide funding for Catholic schools located in areas of need].

“We stay open because of our strong enrollment, which is usually the main factor when a school closes,” she said.

Sister Maryellen Callahan, RSM, the school’s president, said the school has become a community among families and students, most of whom aren’t Catholic.

“The parents have kept it going,” Sr. Callahan said. “They want a good education for their children and they’re willing to pay for it and come and cooperate with us and work with us so their children can be successful.”

David Jordan, who graduated from St. Angela’s in 1974, described in the 1994 auction ad book how the parish helped to dissolve the geographical and political boundaries separating Oak Park and Austin, which at that time was undergoing swift demographic and economic change.

“St. Angela Parish itself reached into suburban Oak Park, as parish boundaries followed their own lines, not those containing governmental jurisdictions or secular neighborhoods,” Jordan wrote.

“When I was a kid, whenever anyone asked me what part of Chicago I hailed from, I said, ‘St. Angela’s,’ not ‘North Austin,’ the secular name for the area surrounding my home, which was a brick two-flat on the 1800 block of North Mason Avenue,” he added.

Fredrick, who lives in Oak Park, said she hopes the school can become the same kind of boundary-dissolving agent that the church was for close to a century before it closed.

“A stronger Austin makes a stronger Oak Park,” Fredrick said. “People should be aware that this is going on.”

CONTACT: michael@oakpark.com

Sponsored Content

The Making of Community Bank’s July 4th Fireworks Show Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest has been presenting its July 4th Fireworks Show for 18 years, our annual gift to the community. We’re very happy to pay for this event that attracts approximately 25,000 spectators annually! Year after year, the crowd roars with approval when each firework bursts in the night air. Fireworks are an assault on our senses that we look forward to with anticipation, but what goes into planning the annual show? The more you know about the Fireworks Show, the more we hope you’ll enjoy this year’s Independence Day festivities.

How Long Does it Take to Plan the Fireworks Show?

We begin planning several years ahead by working with a pyrotechnics company to secure the fireworks for future shows.

The pyrotechnics company purchases the fireworks from China which are brought here to the U.S., eventually making their way to Oak Park. Dozens of hours of planning and logistics go into making it a smooth event. The organizing committee includes representatives from Community Bank, the Park District of Oak

Park, OPRF High School, the Oak Park Police Department and the Oak Park Fire Department. It’s a tough job, so be sure to thank those who put in all the hard work!

How Many Fireworks Do You Launch During the Fireworks Show?

Almost 1,400 firework shells will be launched during the July 4th show.

This includes 750 shells for the grand finale! Shells come with names like Gold Shimmering Chrysanthemum, Blue Tiger Tail, Dragon Egg and Twilight Twinkler.

These fireworks climb as high as 280 feet into the air.

How Do You Make the Fireworks Different Colors?

The bright colors you see come from pellets of chemicals that generate certain colors when burned. The specific color depends on the chemical. For example, fireworks manufacturers use strontium to produce an intense red, while calcium burns orange, sodium burns yellow, barium burns green and copper burns blue.

How Do You Make Different Shapes Like Circles, Hearts and Stars?

To produce shapes, technicians pack the fuel and colorant chemicals inside a tube

in different formations. A central core of fuel, surrounded by a ring of pellets, will produce circular fireworks, while a doublelayer of pellets will create a double-ring in the sky. For complex formations like a heart or star, the colorant pellets are glued to a piece of paper in a desired shape.

When the fuel burns, it ignites the paper, sending the colorants flying in the same pattern.

Where’s the Best Spot to View the Fireworks?

The fireworks are launched from the athletic field at OPRF High School, so the viewing stands provide the best vantage point to take in the festivities. In addition to a great view, those near the stands can enjoy the music that accompanies the fireworks. Sure, we play traditional songs like Sousa’s “The Star and Stripes Forever”, but we also include songs by Ray Charles, Simon and Garfunkel, Everclear and Kid Rock.

The show starts at dusk on July 4 (rain date is July 5). The OPRF stadium opens at 7. Remember, there is no food, alcolhol or coolers permitted on public grounds.

We’ll see you on the Fourth!

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

13

River Forest approves ‘comprehensive plan’ contract

Last plan dates back to 2003

By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

The River Forest Village Board, at its June 12 meeting, unanimously approved an $86,500 contract with Chicago-based consulting firm Houseal and Lavigne Associates LLC to develop a new comprehensive plan for the village.

The deal with Houseal and Lavigne spells out a multi-step process culminating with a final document that the village will use to plan for long-term community needs like transportation, land use and business development. The previous village plan was produced in 2003.

“Certainly John has a working knowledge

of the village, has some institutional and historical knowledge,” Village Administrator Eric Palm said, referring to John Houseal, a River Forest resident and principal at Houseal and Lavigne. “I think his expertise, along with some additional consultants, that will be new to the village … I think are going to provide a nice balance of that historical knowledge and perspective, as well as some fresh ideas and new perspectives.”

The months-long drafting process is extensive and includes workshops, interviews, focus groups, presentations as well as meetings with the village board, the plan commission, adjacent communities and village residents. There will also be analyses of demographics, zoning policies, transportation infrastructure, recreational facilities, and environmental impacts. Community outreach, including social media outreach,

a town hall forum, and an online questionnaire are planned, too.

A final document, according to a timeline submitted to the board by Houseal and Lavinge, should be ready by March 2018.

The village board would then consider the document and vote on approval in May 2018.

Houseal and Lavigne previously completed a Markey Study for the village in 2015. John Houseal has worked with the village on business corridor plans and zoning guidelines, too.

“This is great. ... John Houseal certainly knows our community and his references are impeccable, and this is right up in his wheelhouse,” Village President Catherine Adduci said.

Before the 2003 plan, the last time the village commissioned a comprehensive plan was 1987.

“Happy we’re starting this process,” Trustee Carmela Corsini said. “It’s going to be a great way to involve the community in a vision for River Forest for the next many years.”

John Houseal, in a June 20 phone call, said River Forest can leverage several clear advantages when drafting long-term development plans, including a high-performing school system, proximity to downtown Chicago and beautiful, architecturally significant neighborhoods. He added that, as an 18year River Forest resident, he can combine an “intimate” understanding of the village with a national perspective on comprehensive planning.

“There’s a real love for that community,” Houseal said. “It’s always going to be a desirable place to live.”

River Foresters come out in force for welcoming resolution Village board vote still months away

BY THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

Dozens of River Forest residents, including business owners, faith leaders, elected officials and children, packed the village board’s June 19 meeting in a show of support for the village’s proposed welcoming resolution.

The June 19 meeting at Village Hall was only to discuss the language of the resolution and hear from the public. No formal vote was taken. Trustees seemed to agree a resolution was worthwhile but had different suggestions on the strength and specificity of the document’s language.

A draft resolution will be on the board’s July agenda, Village President Catherine Adduci said, and if there is consensus on a final draft, the resolution could be adopted

by August or September.

“We’re here to do the right thing,” Adduci said. “I am going to work really hard, and I think I’ve got the confidence of this board, to work really hard on River Forest’s behalf to come to a resolution, a welcoming resolution, that I think we all can stand by and be proud of.”

The push for a resolution follows a trend in neighboring communities. Oak Park passed its own ordinance in February. Forest Park passed a welcoming resolution June 12.

Public comment from community members made clear they overwhelmingly supported a resolution. But, the speakers did

diverge in their reasoning.

Some told personal anecdotes about the value of diversity; others said it would help public safety, citing statistics from California that uncertainty about immigration policies and fear of deportation can cause immigrant communities to refrain from reporting crimes like domestic violence or sexual assault.

Other speakers, particularly religious leaders from the village’s Catholic and Jewish communities, made the moral case, citing scripture and invoking historical references, like the Holocaust.

“I’m here because of my conscience as a believer,” Father Tom McDermott, a Dominican Friar and pastor at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, said. “Jesus said, ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me.’”

Officials from River Forest institutions were also on hand to offer support.

“Thank you for your attention to this important issue,” Dominican University President Donna Carroll said.

“I ask only that you, as our village leadership, respond with kindness and welcome, that you take this opportunity to affirm the beauty in spirit and openness of mind that are hallmarks of a healthy, democratic community,” Carroll said.

Other elected officials, including from Elementary School District 90, were there, too.

District 90 passed its own welcoming resolution in early June.

“We actually have our own board meeting in 15 minutes, but we wanted to be here because this means so much to us,” District 90 board member Stacey Williams, said. “Immigrants are part of the backbone of our so-

“We’re here to do the right thing. I am going to work really hard, and I think I’ve got the confidence of this board, to work really hard on River Forest’s behalf to come to a resolution, a welcoming resolution, that I think we all can stand by and be proud of.”

CATHY ADDUCI

River Forest Village President ciety, a part of the diversity that makes this country stronger.”

One parent, Mark Carroll, who grew up in River Forest and moved away before returning to raise a family in 2010, said he hopes the community would continue to change for the better.

“Since my childhood, River Forest has responded to the evolving needs and concerns of its stakeholders and its residents,” Carroll, said. “The resolution is based on River Forest values and it sends a message that in River Forest all are welcome, all are safe here and nobody has to be afraid.”

Some residents mistakenly signed the public comment sign-up sheet thinking it was just an attendance list, not a request to formally speak. Nevertheless, when their names were called, some got up and gave offthe-cuff remarks in a spontaneous show of support.

“I think the arguments that were made were compelling,” Trustee Thomas Cargie said, after thanking community members for coming to the meeting. “I appreciated that there were different perspectives that were brought, especially [from] the mem-

bers of the religious community that spoke.

I think this does sort of fundamentally address our morality as a society. I favor the welcoming resolution.”

Cargie said the recently passed Forest Park resolution was a good model, but some of the language should be tweaked. Trustee Mike Gibbs agreed and cautioned community members about the process.

“Please don’t think that by not voting tonight we’re not making progress.” Gibbs said. “This issue, this resolution, this topic made incredible progress tonight.”

At least one trustee preferred a different model.

“I don’t think the Forest Park [resolution] goes as deep as it should,” Trustee Respicio Vazquez said, adding he prefers Oak Park’s ordinance as a baseline. “I would like something a little stronger.”

All the trustees, while split on the resolution’s final language, thanked community members for their input.

“The success of our village is based on the activity level of our residents,” Trustee Patty Henek said. “It’s great that so many of you came out tonight to voice your opinions.”

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | E-MAIL: ktrainor@wjinc.com | MAIL: Wednesday Journal, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

14

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

C R I M E

River Forest man charged with criminal sexual assault Robbed at gunpoint while parking car

River Forest police have arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a residence in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue during the early morning hours of Two men robbed a female motorist at gunJune 22. point in the 500 block of North Cuyler AvPolice responded to the residence about enue at 7:51 p.m. on June 20 as she parked 3:20 a.m. after the victim apher vehicle, Oak Park police repeared at the police station to ported. report the incident. Officers said The victim, whose age was not they found the front door of the given in the police report, was residence open and arrested Sansitting in her vehicle when one tos C. Berrones, 32, of River Forof the men reportedly pointed a est, without incident. silver gun at her and said, “Do According to a press release, not scream; just give me the the victim was at a restaurant in Chicago and then was driven to money.” the residence by Berrones. That He then took the victim’s black is when the alleged sexual asNorth Face purse, which conSANTOS C. BERRONES sault occurred. tained an iPhone 7 and $20, acThe victim escaped Berrones cording to police. The estimated and flagged down an Uber driver loss is $570. in the street, according to police.

The offender and his accomplice then fled She told the Uber driver what happened the scene in a brown 2012 Chevy Malibu. and was driven directly to the River Forest That vehicle was later discovered unoccuPolice Department. The Uber driver report- pied in an abandoned lot in the 800 block of edly told police he witnessed Berrones atParkside in Elmhurst, police said. tempt to drag the woman back into the resiThe Malibu was originally reported stolen dence. out of Chicago on June 17.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Felony Review Unit assisted in the investigation, which resulted in a charge of criminal sexual assault against Berrones, who will Cortez Taylor, 26, of the 5800 block of W. appear at a bond hearing on June 24 at the Augusta in Chicago, was arrested in the Cook County Courthouse, 26th and Califor500 block of Pleasant Street at 8:27 p.m. on nia in Chicago.

June 19, and charged with burglary to an “We are thankful that the victim was able to get away from her assailant and not sus- automobile, which occurred in the 200 block tain additional serious injuries,” Deputy of South East Avenue. He was also charged Chief James O’Shea said in the press re- with theft of lost or mislaid property that lease. “We applaud the Uber driver for being occurred in the 400 block of Lake Street. No a Good Samaritan and a great witness dur- additional information was given about eiing those early morning hours.” ther alleged crime.

Burglary and theft arrest

Burglary to garage

A garage was burglarized in the 1100 block of North Elmwood sometime between 8 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. on June 20. The burglar used a cutting tool to cut away a section of siding next to the closed overhead garage door. The burglar then entered the garage and stole a John Deere lawn mower and a McLane edger. The estimated loss was $940.

Burglary to motor vehicle ■A

white 2005 GMC Savana was burglarized in the 1100 block of South Oak Park Avenue sometime between 8 and 9 a.m. on June 21. The burglar entered by means of an unlocked door and stole two checkbooks, an $800 Menards rebate check and $40 in cash.

The estimated loss is $840.

■ A red 2009 Toyota Sienna was burglarized in the 1100 block of Home Avenue sometime between 9 and 11:09 p.m. on June 20. The burglar entered the unlocked vehicle and ransacked the glovebox. No loss was reported.

Theft An Oak Park juvenile was the victim of theft in the 300 block of South Boulevard at noon on June 21. The victim was approached by three males between the ages of 13 and 17.

The thieves grabbed a black iPhone 4 with a cracked screen from the victim’s hand and fled eastbound on South Boulevard from Ridgeland. The estimated loss is $100.

Battery at BP gas station An attendant at the BP gas station, 100

Chicago Ave., was the victim of battery at 1:36 p.m. on June 21. A man entered the store and struck the victim in the face causing a small cut on his upper lip. The batterer was described as a black man between the ages of 25 and 30, about 5-foot-11, with a heavy build, short black hair, a beard and wearing a white T-shirt, black gym shorts with a red and white design on the side and black shoes.

Robbery A Chicago resident was the victim of robbery at the intersection of Harlem and Thomas at 12:45 p.m. on June 16. Three men in a white Buick Park Avenue exited the vehicle and one of them reportedly stated: “Take everything out of your pocket.” “Do what he said,” one of the other men added.

The victim handed over $15 and the three men fled eastbound in their vehicle. All three were described as black men in their 20s. Two had dreadlocks — one of them wore a white T-shirt and blue “Robbin” jeans with glitter on the back and the other a red jogging suit. The third man was described as wearing a white tank top and black jeans.

These items, obtained from the Oak Park and River Forest police departments, came from reports, June 16-22, 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.

Compiled by Timothy Inklebarger

D90 hires assistant principal for Willard, Lincoln Davis gets two-year contract to fill newly created position

By THOMAS VOGEL Staff Reporter

David Davis

The River Forest District 90 Board of Education approved the hiring of David Davis as assistant principal for its two elementary schools, Willard and Lincoln, at its June 19 meeting.

This is a new position, with administrative duties at two of the district’s three schools. Davis will start July 5, at an annual salary of $98,500.

The district is in the process of revamping its curriculum, including math, reading and science, said D90 spokesperson Dawne

Simmons, and district officials requested the new position.

“All of these have required that our elementary principals devote a lot of time to instructional leadership,” Simmons said.

“There’s only so many hours in the day.

They need some support.”

Roosevelt Middle School has an assistant principal position, but this is a first for the elementary schools.

“I look forward to working with the students, families, and faculty at both Willard and Lincoln elementary schools,” Davis said in a June 22 press release. “It is clear that the District 90 community shares my views about the relevancy of using technology to promote students’ success and the importance of nurturing the whole child. I am eager to get started and learn as much as pos-

sible about District 90.”

Davis, according to the press release, previously worked as an administrator and teacher at several Chicago area schools in Winnetka, Evanston and Westchester. He holds two master’s degrees from Concordia University and Roosevelt University and also has a bachelor’s in music performance from Roosevelt University.

“David’s extensive background in integrating technology with curriculum, along with his commitment to a collaborative school environment that strives to meet the needs of faculty, students, and families, were among the reasons he was selected,” said Superintendent Ed Condon in the June 22 press release.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

Win e

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

pe Su

r Center

Bacardi Rum Sale Price $16.99

LIQUOR SPECIALS

1199

25.99

with in ad coupon muST buy TWO

“Famous” Wine tasting 12:00 - 4:00

7714 W. madison, Forest Park 708-366-2500 Monday - Thursday 10-10 Friday & Saturday 10-11 Sunday 10-7

105 e. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard 630-629-3330 Monday - Thursday 9-10 Friday & Saturday 9-11 Sunday 10-9

on sale June 28 thru July 4, 2017 Right reserved to limit quantities and correct errors.

Clip & Save Instantly

99

Sale Price $11.99

Hendrick’s

99

BEER SPECIALS

Corona

miller Lite, mgD Coors Light

13

Busch Light

12

miller

High Life

10 on the purchase of any ONE (1) 750ml or larger bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial® Gold, Silver or Cinge® or Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver or Reposado.

NOT SUBJECT TO DOUBLING | MANUFACTURER’S COUPON VALID 06/01/17 – 07/10/17 Offer valid only in the state of IL.

SAVE 2 NOW $

on the purchase of any ONE (1) 750ml or larger bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial® Gold, Silver or Cinge® or Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver or Reposado.

To the Consumer: This coupon is good for a $2.00 savings on the purchase of any ONE (1) 750ml or larger bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial® Gold, Silver or Cinge® or Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver or Reposado. Limit one refund per customer. Valid for residents of IL who are at least 21 years of age or older at time of purchase. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by state law. Offer not valid for employees of Proximo Spirits, Inc. or its related companies, alcohol beverage wholesale or retail licensees, or members of their families or households.

To the Retailer: CSM Redemptions, Inc. will reimburse you for the face value of this coupon plus 8¢ handling provided you and the customer comply with the terms of this offer. Any other application constitutes fraud. Coupon is non-transferable, non-assignable and non-reproducible. Consumer must pay any deposit or sales tax. Cash value 1/20 cents. To redeem coupons, mail to $2 Cuervo FST In-Ad

To the Consumer: This coupon is good for a $2.00 savings on the purchase of any ONE (1) 750ml or larger bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial® Gold, Silver or Cinge® or Jose Cuervo Tradicional® Silver or Reposado. Limit one refund per customer. Valid for residents of IL who are at least 21 years of age or older at time of purchase. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by state law. Offer not valid for employees of Proximo Spirits, Inc. or its related companies, alcohol beverage wholesale or retail licensees, or members of their families or households.

To the Retailer: CSM Redemptions, Inc. will reimburse you for the face value of this coupon plus 8¢ handling provided you and the customer comply with the terms of this offer. Any other application constitutes fraud. Coupon is non-transferable, non-assignable and non-reproducible. Consumer must pay any deposit or sales tax. Cash value 1/20 cents. To redeem coupons, mail to $2 Cuervo FST In-Ad IRC, Offer 060411, 31103 Rancho Viejo Rd. D-2111, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. All coupons must be received by 10/08/17. After 10/08/17 redemption requests will not be responded to. Invoices proving sufficient product purchases to cover coupons presented for payment and/or reports proving consumer redemption must be submitted on request. Failure to do so may, at our option, void all coupons for which no proof is shown.

Use not consistent with these terms constitutes fraud and may void all coupons submitted. Coupons will be refused if submitted through agencies or clearinghouses not approved by us.

Jose Cuervo® Tequila. 40% Alc/Vol. (80 proof). Jose Cuervo Especial® Tequila Infused with Cinnamon and Natural Flavors. 35% Alc/Vol. (70 proof).

Trademarks owned by Tequila Cuervo La Rojeña, S.A. de C.V. ©2017 Proximo, Jersey City, NJ. Please drink responsibly.

90/100 Famous Score - Reg. $17.99

99

24 PK

26.99 Fireball 1.75 L

martell Vs

1.75 L

750ml

19.99

$

goose island sam adams or Carlsberg 16 oz.

99 12 PK

seagram’s

Bottles or Cans

escapes

8 99 6

99

12 PKB

99

michelob ultra

24 PKC

anD get et a Bag of Chips for 1¢

30 PKC

750ml

$

10

99

Budweiser or Bud Light

Busch or

Buchanan’s

12 Year old scotch

18.99

$

24.99

$

with in ad coupon

29.99

e&J Vs Brandy

750ml

750ml

$

12.99

gin

750ml

Glenfiddich

12 Year old scotch

1.75 L

$

13.99

tequila gold or silver

12PKB

SAVE $2 NOW

gin 1.75 L

$

Rum 1.75 L

17.99

$

69.99

Ready to Drink margaritas

seagram’s

Jose Cuervo

1.75 L

1800

12.99

$

1199

SAVE 2 NOW

three olives

$

750ml

Dos equis

$

Blanco tequila

Vodka 1.75 L

extra or Light or

NOT SUBJECT TO DOUBLING | MANUFACTURER’S COUPON VALID 06/01/17 – 07/10/17 Offer valid only in the state of IL.

$

with in ad coupon

9

Don Julio

24.99

Sale Price $12.99

10

24.99

Vodka 750ml

White Label apple, Honey

750ml

$

Ciroc

Jim Beam

malibu or Kraken

Platinum tequila

$

1.75 L

Join us EVERY Saturday for a

Deleón

absolut

Vodka 1.75 L

12 PK

apothic

Kendall-Jackson

Kim Crawford

6

Chardonnay 2015

sauv. Blanc 2016

Red, White, Dark or Crush

8

99 750ml

terrazas altos de Plata

Cabernet Chardonnay or malbec

6.99

$

Bogle

essential Red 2014

7.99

$

Vintner’s Reserve

marlborough

11

99

99 750ml

750ml

4TH OF JULY WINE SPECIALS! santa margherita

Pinot grigio 2015

15.99

$

meiomi

California Pinot noir 2015

16.99

$

Pierre Delize

Blanc de Blancs Brut $

6.99

Lamarca

Prosecco $

10.99

mumm napa

Brut, Cuvee m orRosé $

15.99

Barefoot Wines

7.99 1.5L

$

mezzacorona Pinot grigio

10.99 1.5L

$

Black Box Wines

17.99 3L

$

SANGRIA TIME!

mija

White or Red $

6.99

Capriccio 4 Pack 375ml’s

8.99

$

Equal to TWO 750 ml btls!

authentica

Red, White or Berry Reg. $ 3 for $

15

6.99

15

16

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM Photo by David Hammond

GOT MILK: Daniel and Miriam selling milk at Farmers Market in early June.

Oak Park Farmers Market 460 Lake St., Oak Park 708-445-0408

There when things go wrong.

Here to help life go right.

We are a small family business dedicated to treating our customer and our community as an extension of our family.

On your worst day, would you rather call me or a call center? Let me help life go right!

Specializing in Life, Auto, Home, Health Insurance, Full Service Banking

177 S Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 T: 708.665.3921 • F: 708.434.5260 • C: 309.335.7425 adam.doe.eyvs@statefarm.com www.oakparkinsuranceagent.com

I

Farmers Market Report: 1871 Dairy

Milk from 1871 Dairy tastes t had been at Green City good. It’s lightly floral and Market in Chicago for some grassy, with a creamy buttime, but this is, to my recolteriness perhaps due to the low lection, the first time we’ve heat pasteurization (145F, lower had a milk vendor at the Oak than the industry average of Park Farmers Market. So now, 161F) that minimizes the natuduring the summer, we can get ral enzymes that are destroyed almost all essential foods — during regular high-heat fruit, vegetables, meat and now pasteurization. Milk from 1871 milk — in the Pilgrim CongreDairy is also not homogenized; gational Church parking lot on because it’s so fresh, you don’t Saturday morning. get the clumping that’s found in On a recent weekend, a young other un-homogenized milk. man and woman, Daniel and 1871 Dairy cows graze on Miriam, were selling 12-ounce, Local Dining organically grown grass, which quart, and half-gallon bottles of & Food Blogger may or may not make much milk, and 12-ounce and quart difference to you, but there’s no bottles of drinkable yogurts arguing with this milk’s quality (some flavored) and buttermilk — and it’s a quality that I believe used to be (which may be a bigger seller than you’d more the norm for all milk. think). According to their website, 1871 Low-heat pasteurization and no homogeniDairy has other products, including butter, zation, cows fed on organic grass, all those cottage cheese and ice cream; they’re limitfactors go into making a better glass of milk. ing their Oak Park offerings, I’m guessing, How good is 1871 Dairy milk? Well, it’s beuntil they can figure out what’s selling. ing served at Alinea, one of Chicago’s two MiI bought a quart of milk and a quart of chelin 3-star restaurants, which is a mighty plain yogurt. I tasted both when I got home endorsement. 1871 Dairy was also covered in and liked them a lot. How do I know I liked the opening paragraphs of a New York Times them? Because I wanted to drink more. story about the rise of micro-dairies.

When I was a kid, I used to drink a lot And I like it, too. of milk. That was in the day when most of Of course, this milk is expensive: $7 for a the milk we drank around these parts was half gallon. sourced from farmers who lived within an As I was buying my quart of milk for $5, hour’s drive from Chicago.

Daniel offered me a two-dollar discount beFor years, I was a milk-drinker. Then, in cause the milk had a sell-by date of the followmy 20s, I started not liking milk. I always ing week. I took the discount, though I knew assumed I grew not to like milk because, full well that milk this good was not going to you know, I grew up. But now I’m beginbe in my refrigerator for more than a few days. ning to wonder if what happened was that I may become a milk drinker again. the milk itself had changed.

DAVID

HAMMOND

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

17

Homes

NEED TO REACH US?

oakpark.com/real-estate editor Ken Trainor at 613-3310 ktrainor@wjinc.com

Courtesy of Baird and Warner

Small house movement

Two-bedroom homes are a hot market in Oak Park

By LACEY SIKORA

H

Contributing Reporter

GTV may have popularized the tiny house movement with shows like Tiny House, Big Living and Tiny House Hunters, but how does the small house movement play out locally?

In Oak Park, the small mobile homes featured on television aren’t a part of the landlocked real-estate market, but there are a handful of smaller homes on the market that embrace living in less square footage.

Of the current more than 250 real estate listings for single-family homes, only eight of those listings are for smaller homes with only two bedrooms. It appears that HGTV may be on to something, because of those eight listings, only three of the homes were still active, while the other five had offers as of press time.

Is the popularity of small homes in Oak Park a part of the small-home trend or merely a result of the demographics of those See SMALL HOUSE on page 19

Courtesy of Weichert Realtors

845 Forest Ave.(top), 1010 Fair Oaks Ave.(above)

18

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Serving Our Community For Over 70 Years

114 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60301

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM SATURDAY 9AM-4PM • SUNDAY 10AM-2PM

OAK PARK. STUNNING 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian centrally located near Green line, Farmer’s Market on a wide lot with a 2-car garage. x ...........................$975,000

OAK PARK. SUNNY 4BR HOME on corner lot. Refin’d hdwd flrs. 2.1 BAs. Newer kitchen & SS applncs. 1st flr family rm. Too much to mention! x ..................$685,000

708.524.1100

www.gloor.com

OAK PARK. NEW LISTING! BRING RIVER FOREST. GREAT LOCATION and YOUR DECORATING IDEAS to this very lots of space - check out this 4BR, 3BA home large & well-maintained Queen Anne today. x.......................................$899,000 w/4BRs, 2BAs. Nice location.........$345,000

OPEN HOUSES • SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017 OAK PARK OPEN 1-3PM • 921 S. HUMPHREY DELIGHTFUL 3BR, 1½BA, American 4-Square, winning mix of modern improvements & classic details. Stylish kitchen & BAs, rec rm, fenced lndscpd yd. x ...........................................................................................................................................................................$385,000

OAK PARK. STUNNING 1 bedroom, 1BA unit in the historic Van Bergen designed Linden Landmark. Updated throughout, a true masterpiece. x ...........................$199,000 OAK PARK JUST LISTED! SPECTACULAR RENOVATION of this classic OP home. Center of town on huge lot, boasts 7 BRs including coach house & 4.1 baths. x .................$1,149,000 NEW LISTING! PICTURE PERFECT HOME. 3BRs, 2½ baths. Cook’s kitchen. 1st floor family room. Finished basement. MBA. .................................................................$589,000 PLAY SOCCER, softball, tennis? Have we got the yard for you with 2/3rd acre lot in the heart of OP! Beautiful, restored 6 BRs, 3.2 bath home w/huge family space too! x ............................................................................$1,795,000 GREAT BONES, great yard, great block add up to a great house! This 4 BR, 2.1 BA OP charmer lives large! Lovely interior, perfect yard for entertaining. x ...............$675,000 CAVALCADE OF PRIDE winner on a fabulous lndscpd lot.

Interior rich w/birch wds & stained/leaded glass windows thru-out. 4BRs, 2.1BAs. Hi-ceiling bsmt. C/A. x ..$649,500 STYLISH CENTER ENTRANCE Colonial w/sun-drenched rms, oak flrs, 2 frplcs & lrg MBR suite. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. 1st flr family rm. Lots more! x ..........................................$640,000 GREAT HOUSE! Charming & updated 4 BR, 2 ½ BA, 2-story on a lovely block! Hdwd flrs, family/sun rm. Frplc. C/A. Fenced yd. 2-car garage. .........................................................$629,000 FOUR LEVEL LIVING SPACE! Gourmet kitchen, breakfast rm, 5 BRs, 2.2 BAs. Oak flrs & woodwork. New roof. Must see! x ...............................................................................$615,000 CHARMING, UPDATED 2-story stucco w/lovely nat’l wdwk, hdwd flrs, blt-ins & 2 frplcs. 3BRs, 2.1BAs, updated kitchen. Fin’d LL, C/A & more! Fab loc’n. x ..........$585,500

Have a Safe & Fun 4th of July!

UNIQUE CLASSIC Prairie-style home. Updated kitchen, stately family rm w/floor-to-ceiling bookcases, skylights, WBFP. Nice Loc’n.........................................................$579,000 FABULOUS COLONIAL waiting for your decorating ideas.

4 BRs, 3.1 BAs. Fin’d bsmt w/frplc. New windows, A/C, sprinkler system. x..................................................$575,000 FEEL THE WARMTH in this charming 4 BR, 1½BA home with finished attic. Terrific central OP location. x $565,000 COMFORTABLE 3-STORY, 5BR, 3 full BA Victorian with C/A - SpacePak. Maintenance-free exterior. Newer roof. x ...............................................................................$550,000 TRULY CHARMING 4BR, 2½BA w/ living & dining rm, sunroom & library. Great yard with 2-car garage. x ..............................................................................$549,500 NEW PRICE! NEW KITCHEN & bath. Beautiful woodwork. 3 levels of living space. 4 BRs, 1½ baths. Nothing to do but move in! x .........................................................$510,000 BUNGALOW GEM! Gorgeous 3BR, 2BA brick bungalow w/ awesome master suite. 1st flr family rm, screened porch + deck. Priced to sell at x...........................................$479,000 GREAT HOUSE! Charming 3 BR, 1.1 BAs on lrg lot.

Remodeled kitchen w/pantry & newer BAs. New roof.

Updated plumbing & electric. C/A. x....................$472,000 AMAZING HOME & LOCATION. 4BRs, 1.1BAs. Lovely vintage details. Spacious living & dining rm. MBR w/WIC. Newer windows. x..................................................$439,500 LOVELY, WELL-MAINTAINED & spacious. Light-filled 4 BR, 2 BA home is on a large lot. Original wdwk, stained glass windows & hdwd flrs. Great location! x ...............$399,000

Call Gloor Realty at 708-524-1100 for a Private Showing.

ONLY

2

LEFT!

Starting at $669,900

A New Standard of Luxury in Oak Park.

• • • • • • •

11 spacious, deluxe residences Close to vibrant downtown Oak Park 3 bedroom units 2 indoor parking spaces 1808-2969 sq. ft. units Spacious terraces Eco-efficient- LEED certified

Don’t Miss Pre-Construction Pricing!

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

ONE LEVEL living in the 3BR Mid-Century brick ranch.

Hdwd flrs. C/A. Spacious living rm & separate dining rm. Full bsmt. Great yd. 2-car gar. x ...................................$398,000 PRAIRIE STYLE Bungalow in the heart of Oak Park.

Walk to schools, pool, El & minutes from I290. Great block! x ...............................................................................$375,000

RIVER FOREST

TOP-TO-BOTTOM, NEW CONSTRUCTION. Exquisite millwork, hi-end applncs & attention to detail thru-out. 4 BRs, 4.1 BAs. Amazing MBA w/soaker tub, sep shower. Too much to list. x ......................................................$1,350,000 PRAIRIE SCHOOL home built in ‘06 w/classic architectural design & contemporary amenities. Spacious w/4BRs & 4½BAs. Family rm. x ........................................... $1,195,000 REDUCED! WAITING FOR YOUR finishing touches. 5BR, 5.1BA under construction. 2½-car garage. All plans & permits included. ......................................................................$679,000 REDUCED! CHARMING 4 BR, 2.1 BA w/nat’l wdwk & hdwd flrs. Light-filled rms, SS applncs, family rm, fin’d bsmt, huge yd & more. Must see. x.................................$609,990 IMMACULATE & UPDATED 2-story brick home on deep lot. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Remodeled kitchen. New MBA w/Jacuzzi.

C/A. Lovely! x ..........................................................$565,000 NEW PRICE! UNIQUE PROPERTY with loads of room.

Perfect for in-law situation. 8BRs, 3BAs. Great room off kitchen. Large yard w/patio. ......................................$479,000 REDUCED! WELL-MAINTAINED 3+BR home.

Hardwood floors. Custom shutters/shades. Freshly painted exterior. Huge lot. 2-car garage. x ........................$449,000

OTHER AREA HOMES

ADDISON. ATYPICAL RANCH-STYLE HOME! 3 spacious BRs, 2.2 BAs. Open flr plan w/huge kitchen & family rm.

Luxurious MBA. Lots of storage. x.........................$479,000 BERWYN. WAITING FOR ITS NEXT OWNER. Spacious 4BRs, 2BAs in a great location. Open kitchen & family rm. Lrg yd. Well-kept; add finishing touches. x ................$222,000 BIG ROCK. MID-CENTURY MODERN home with 2.9 acres. 3BRs, 2.1BAs. Large rms, lots of closet space & lots of potential. x ..............................................................$350,000 ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN with high-end custom kitchen plus 4.1 baths! x ...........................$485,000 ELMWOOD PARK. REDUCED! LIGHT & BRIGHT, beautiful floors, C/A & 3 BR, 1.1 BA x ....................$345,000 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

ELMWOOD PARK. NEED ROOM? NO PROBLEM. Cape Cod has 4 BRs & home office could be 5th BR. 2BAs. Spacious kit & family rm. Lots more. x .................................$298,000 PARK RIDGE. OWN THIS RAISED RANCH TODAY. 4BRs, 2 updated BAs. Hdwd thru-out. Eat-in kitchen. Tons of storage. Beautiful yd. x ..........................................$359,000

INCOME

OAK PARK. BRICK 3-FLAT close to school with a big living rm, formal dining rm. Well-maintained! Great income! ......................................................................................$729,000

COMMERCIAL

OAK PARK. MIXED USE BLDG. 1st flr: lrg commercial spc – approx. 3000SF. 2 apts on 2nd flr: 3BR, 1BA /1BR, 1BA. 2-car gar. 1st flr handicapped access. Call for more info. ......................................................................................$350,000

OAK PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES

ONE-OF-A-KIND! LARGEST 3BR, 2.1BA unit. Newer kitchen adjoins family rm. Private patio. MBR ste w/walk-in closet. 2 garage pkg spcs. x ...................................$739,900 NEW CONSTRUCTION! New standard of luxury! 18082200 SF units, 3 BRs, 2 indoor pkg spaces, spacious terraces, eco-efficient LEED certified. Pricing starts at...........$669,900 BRIGHT OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Updated twnhse w/2BR, 2.1BA, eat-in kitchen, in-unit lndry, private deck, 2-car garage & many other great features.x............................... $319,900 GREAT 2+BR, Family rm & 2 full BA sunny, spacious condo in elevator bldg near DTOP. New kitchen & updated BAs. Frplc.

2 garage spcs! .............................................................$245,000 BEAUTIFUL 2BR plus den, 2BA unit in vintage building in heart of Oak Park. Very spacious living & dining rms. Updated kitchen. x .................................................................$195,000 WELL-LOCATED STUDIO features hdwd flrs, new SS fridge and portable washer. Murphy’s bed. ............... $67,000

RIVER FOREST CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES

OPEN CONCEPT 2 bedroom River Forest townhome.

Updates throughout. See it! x .................................$216,000 EXTRAORDINARY 1BR CONDO in exceptional location.

Updated kitchen. Great closet space. Full BA w/double vanity.

Balcony. Elevator bldg. x ....................................... $139,500

OAK PARK. SUNNY AND SPACIOUS vintage condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and laundry in-unit. x ...............$179,000 FOREST PARK CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES

REDUCED! TEN FOOT CEILINGS, SUNLIGHT & a great location. 3 level twnhse w/2BRs, 2.1BAs. Hdwd flrs. 1st flr lndry. Well-maintained. x......................................$298,000 NICELY UPDATED 2 BR, 1½ BA condo. 2 parking spaces.

Balcony. Near shopping & transportation. x .........$119,900 MUST SEE! Updated 2 BR, 1.5 BA condo with parking.

Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances. ...... $110,000

OTHER AREAS CONDOS/TOWNHOUSES

CHICAGO. SHARP 1 BEDROOM, 1 BA with gleaming hdwd flrs & city views. Updated kitchen & BA. Laundry hookup. Great location. x ............................................... $149,000 NORTHBROOK. GENEROUS room sizes and full basement. 3 BRs, 2½ BAs. Great location. x ................$349,000 NORTH RIVERSIDE. LINCOLN SQ. TOWNHOME! Lovely 2BR, 2BA offers lots of living space. Hdwd flrs. C/A. Updated BA. 1-car garage. x ................................. $159,000 PALOS PARK. DESIRABLE, well-maintained & spacious 2BR, 2BA condo in Mills Creek. Vaulted ceiling, gas frplc, wet bar. MBR ste w/WIC. In-unit lndry. x....................$152,000 RIVER GROVE. BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with balcony. Large living & dining area. 1 Parking spc behind bldg. Great location. ................................................... $129,000

CONDO RENTALS

NEW RENTAL! 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath+den in heart of OP. Lovely unit in great condition. Parking. ...................$1750/mo

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

ELMWOOD PARK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, 1st flr office spc in mixed use residential tower. Inside & outside pkg. 1 toilet, kitchen area, 1 private office & storage rm. Great building! ......................................................................... $18.36/sq ft OAK PARK. OFFICE SPACES in lovely Art Deco bldg. 2 Elevators. Entry handicap equipped. Tenants pay electric.

Public pkg. Call! ...........................................................$24/sq ft OAK PARK. READY FOR NEXT TENANT! Clean 1st flr store front office space. High foot traffic & 2 public bus routes. Tenant pays electric. Bldg supplies heat ..................................................................................$18.31/sq ft

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

SMALL HOUSE

‘Moving really well’ from page 17 looking to buy homes in the area? John Lawrence, broker/owner of Weichert RealtorsNickel Group and president of the Oak Park Area Association of Realtors thinks that the popularity of these small homes is tied to the hearty appetite for starter homes at starter home prices in the community.

“The two-bedroom houses in Oak Park are moving really well,” Lawrence said. “From what I’m seeing, these house are mostly being picked up by first time buyers for Oak Park who want the neighborhood feel of a house compared to attached living, but don’t have the funds for the larger entry level homes.

“These buyers are getting all of the benefits of single-family living, with the option of selling to move up or potentially expanding the home as their family grows down the road.”

Lawrence doesn’t see empty-nesters flocking to the smaller homes in great number.

“The downsizers seem to be looking more for condos and attached housing that will allow them to be free of the hassle of yard work and exterior maintenance, and in many cases, they are seeking the ease of living on a single level with little or no stairs.”

Two recently-listed two bedroom homes illustrate the diverse housing stock and possibilities that can be found when buying small.

1010 Fair Oaks Ave. Robert Hann and Susan Abbott of Weichert recently listed a two-bedroom home on Fair Oaks Avenue in Oak Park. A historically landmarked home, the Isadore and Fannabell Fixman Home is a mid-century marvel that would be right at home on the set of Mad Men. Designed in 1953 for a couple involved in the theater business in Chicago, the home was built for entertaining with an open floor plan and easy access to the home’s outdoor spaces.

Hann notes that the home was designed with Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian principals in mind.

“It’s private in the front and opens up in the back,” Hann said.

The curved brick exterior shields a green backyard from the street, and the inside was planned to take full advantage of the enclosed backyard. Abbott points out that ceiling beams in the living room and dining room continue out to the patio, extending the home to the outdoors when the sliding glass doors are open.

Original woodwork and shelves in the den and a bubble-like skylight are just a few of the mid-century original details that remain, although the kitchen has been updated.

Hann remarks that two-bedroom homes are an affordable way to get into or stay in Oak Park.

“It’s amazing how hot two bedrooms are right now,” Hann said. “I just sold one in southeast Oak Park for a couple looking for a condo alternative with a neighborhood feel.”

He thinks the Fair Oaks house appeals to

Photos courtesy of Weichert Realtors

PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE: The design of 1010 Fair Oaks follows Wright’s Usonian principles, with an austere front façade that belies an open plan inside and a rear façade, with large expanses of glass, which connects with the outdoors. a wide range of buyers, from young couples looking for their first home to architecture fans to people looking to downsize. Abbott agrees and notes that this home’s unique features drew attention from a lot of different potential buyers.

“This is a different kind of two bedroom home,” Abbott said. “It’s architecturally significant and it’s almost 1,800 square feet. It’s comparable to a three-bedroom home, but there’s no basement and no steps. It’s truly a ranch home.”

See SMALL HOUSE on page 20

19

20

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: At 1,900 square feet, the two-bedroom home at 845 Forest Ave., isn’t tiny and would suit a single person or as a starter home for a family.

Photos Courtesy of Baird and Warner

SMALL HOUSE

Prices inch upward from page 19

845 Forest Ave. Kara Keller of Baird and Warner is listing a more traditional two-bedroom home on Forest Avenue in Oak Park. Built in 1909, the two-story, wood-frame home features an

enclosed porch, fireplace, hardwood floors, a finished basement family room and an updated kitchen and bathroom.

She, too, says that a smaller home works for potential buyers at various stages in their lives.

“It works for young buyers who want to get into a beautiful home in an established neighborhood,” Keller said. “It’s a great townhouse alternative for someone who might prefer the privacy of a single-family home, and it also works great for a single person.”

At approximately 1,900 square feet, the home, Keller notes, isn’t tiny.

“The first floor is a regular-sized house,” Keller said. “On the second floor, the master bedroom is so huge that if someone wanted to create a third bedroom upstairs, they could totally do that.”

Changing Numbers While two-bedroom homes may offer a less expensive opportunity to grab a foothold or remain in the local housing mar-

ket, it appears the popularity of these lower-cost, lower-square-footage homes is pushing up their prices.

Data provided by Hann backs up the theory that two-bedroom homes are hot in Oak Park.

From 2014 to 2017, the average listing price of a two-bedroom, single-family home has shot up from the low $280,000 range to the high $320,000 range, and the median sales price has jumped as well from the mid-$260,000 range to around $300,000.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

21

Generations of Excellence since 1958

708.771.8040 • 7375 W. North Ave., River Forest Donna Barnhisel Cibula 7375 West North AvenueJoe Dan Bogojevich Don Citrano Anne Brennan Julie Cliggett Illinois 60305 Karen Byrne Alisa Coghill Kevin Calkins JoLyn Crawford 708.771.8040 Tom Carraher Andy Gagliardo Maria Cullerton

MANAGING BROKER/OWNERS River Forest,

Pat Cesario

Tom Poulos

Karen Doty Julie Downey

Kurt Fielder Yvonne Fiszer-Steele Ramona Fox Chris Garvey Lisa Grimes Dan Halperin Sharon Halperin Aubrey Jacknow

Greg Jaroszewski Vee Jaroszewski Joanne Kelly Michael Kinnare Sherree Krisco Jack Lattner Susan Maienza Vince McFadden

Charlotte Messina Kathleen Minaghan Colleen Navigato Rosa Pitassi Sue Ponzio-Pappas Katie Possley Michael Roche Jenny Ruland

Laurel Saltzman Laurie Shapiro Meg Sullivan Tom Sullivan Debbie Watts George Wohlford Nancy Wohlford

1038 FOREST • RIVER FOREST

1424 BONNIE BRAE • RIVER FOREST

306 LATHROP • RIVER FOREST OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

1017 BELOIT • FOREST PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

N E W L IS T I NG!

P RN IE CWE LR I ES DT UI NC EG D! !

NE W LI S TI N G!

P R I C E R E D U C E D!

ELEGANT HOME with spacious rooms, high ceilings, four bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Impressive entry. Lots of natural wood decor and hardwood floors throughout. Main level laundry off kitchen.

Third floor walk-up and full basement provide plenty of storage. .... .................................................................................................$769,000

BEAUTIFUL STONE COLONIAL with three bedrooms, two and one half baths, and two gas fireplaces is finished to perfection! There is also a finished basement with upscale appliances. Brick pavers everywhere; very spectacular yard! ...................................................... .................................................................................................$729,000

COZY BUNGALOW with lots of natural light, hardwood floors throughout, tons of natural wood trim, renovated living room with amazing bay Pella windows and renovated master bedroom! Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunny breakfast nook which overlooks large back yard. ......................................................................$339,000

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE with updated kitchen, family room that overlooks fenced yard and in-ground pool with pool house. Partially finished basement with finished rec room, updated full BA, laundry rm. One car garage, 3 exterior spots........................................................................................$274,999

1122 S MAPLE • OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

New Construction Luxury Condominiums In the Village of River Forest

1326 JACKSON • RIVER FOREST

The Avalon 15 Luxury Units* All Three Bedroom Units

BURMA BUILT BUHRKE HOUSE combines Tudor revival & chateau style architecture elements. Gorgeous décor and impeccable attention to detail and care found in house and landscaped grounds, extends to fabulous in ground pool and patios. Perfect for entertaining. ...........................................................................$2,449,000 SPECTACULARLY UPDATED American Federalist Home. Tremendously restored and improved by the designer/owner. Benefits include 5 BRs, 4 full + 2 half baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Library/Office and private Family Room with large-scale windows overlooking backyard.............................................................................................$1,895,000 EXPERT DESIGN RENOVATION! The very best in contemporary design, finishes and mechanicals alongside exquisitely restored leaded glass doors and gleaming hardwoods create the ideal blend of old and new. Massive rooms and high end craftsmanship throughout. Oversized lot. .........................................................$1,550,000 STUNNING BRICK ENGLISH TUDOR with 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths on one of River Forest’s most private streets. This house has everything you need. Fabulous family room, large eat-in gourmet kitchen, a truly amazing basement with a full spectacular wet bar. A must see! .........................................................................$1,145,000 GEORGOUS FRENCH NORMANDY with 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 5 half baths sits on a 75 foot corner lot. Gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace in LR, simply stunning eat-in kitchen with adjoining family room. Lower level rec room with gas fireplace.

Beautifully landscaped grounds...........................................................................$1,049,000

• Top of the Line Finishes

• Wide Generous Floorplans

• 2 Car Garage Parking

• 9 / Foot Ceilings

• Ranging from 1900-2550 S.F.

• Oversized Terraces

• Outstanding location

Located at the corner of Bonnie Brae and Thomas

WARM AND INVITING impeccably maintained home. Open living/dining room with hardwood floors. Updated kitchen, den with sliding doors to large backyard, 3 nicely sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor, large family room and office in the basement. Don’t miss this stunner!...................................................................................$419,900

RIVER FOREST HOMES

• Innovative Custom Design

For Information please contact Andy Gagliardo • 708-771-8040 *All information in this ad is estimated and therefore subject to change.

LIVES VERY LARGE! Each room has been thought out in this six bedroom, two and a half bath home. Kitchen boasts Rift Cut Oak and was completely redone in 2009.

MBR has radiant heated floors. Patios and sitting areas off the Master. Everything has been done for you......................................................................................................$779,000 CHARMING, SPACIOUS QUEEN ANNE BUNGALOW in pristine condition.

Art glass windows, French doors, wood trim, hardwood floors. Granite kitchen, breakfast nook. Family room and 1st floor bedroom. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor.

Finished basement, enclosed porch, 2 car garage...............................................$634,900 CLASSIC TUDOR offers the charm and elegance you’ve come to expect in River Forest. A beautiful brick and stone exterior and timeless interior with natural woodwork in this vintage home. Kitchen overlooks large backyard. Two fireplaces, dry basement. Two car garage................................................................................$599,500 LOVELY, WELL CARED FOR VICTORIAN offers three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and classic Victorian details throughout. All brand new - wood floors, carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. The large, deep back yard is fully fenced.......................................................................$499,000

OAK PARK HOMES

UNPRECEDENTED ESTATE in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historical district of Oak Park! This meticulously renovated 5 BR, 5 full / 2 half bath property offers exquisite details and refined finishes that boast timeless materials and over the top custom millwork. This is a showcase home!................................................................... $2,300,000 TRULY CLASSIC OP RED BRICK COLONIAL with four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs, and four full and two half baths. Third floor features rec room, or bedroom, and full bath. There is a heated 2 car, with addl 2 tandem space, garage with fabulous coach house above..........................................................$1,750,000

GORGEOUS CLASSIC COLONIAL with all the bells and whistles! Flawlessly renovated home with high end finishes and quality updates throughout. Gourmet eat-in kitchen opens to family room, massive finished basement, Bluestone patio.

Perfect for entertaining.............................................................................................$799,000 GORGEOUS HOME WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN. This 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath brick colonial sits on a majestic corner lot in Historic Oak Park! Spacious living room, sun room or home office, expansive dining room, family room and a true chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area..................................................................................$705,000 STUNNING VICTORIAN! Updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Original details have been preserved, and well considered updates added to create an ideal blend of historical character and contemporary design. House sits on an extra large lot with professional landscaping..........................................................................................$639,900 THREE CAR GARAGE PARKING a bonus in this three BR, two BA brick Georgian home. Many recent improvements to this well maintained, move-in condition home.

Updated kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. First FL fam rm with fireplace.

Heating & Central air. ................................................................................................$539,000 EXQUISITE BRICK BUNGALOW beautifully maintained w/ hardwood floors, natural oak woodwork, stained glass, coved moldings, brick fireplace with built in bookcases. Large deck with view of the professionally landscaped yard, side drive leads to 2 car brick garage........................................................................................$499,000 BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN style three bedroom, two bath home in central Oak Park. Large front porch. Open high end kitchen with granite, perfect for entertaining! All new furnace/ac, windows, siding, roof, etc. make this a nearly maintenance free home. ..........................................................................................$498,800

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 bedroom home is move-in ready.

First floor features a spacious open floor plan. Large, high end kitchen. Full finished bsmt consists of a family room, a wet bar and a bonus room with its own bath. Deep backyard with a large patio and fire pit. ................................................................................................ $944,900 PRISTINE HOME with spacious rooms. Kitchen with double glass doors leads to backyard deck. Second level features 3 BRs with CA Closets. Hardwood floors & custom blinds throughout! Finished bsmt rec room, storage, laundry & utility room.

Backyard has privacy fence & 2 car garage...........................................................$449,000 BEAUTIFUL HOME located in the heart of OP with a large front porch to relax on.

Easy walk to Green Line train, schools, pool and restaurants. Sunny rooms, oak floors throughout, high ceiling in the basement. Newer roof. Great back yard too! $299,000

FOREST PARK HOMES

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED new construction with open floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many custom details from crown molding to door handles. High end kitchen. Four generously sized bedrooms. Open basement ready to finish. Just move in!! ..................................................................................$474,000 TWO STORY BRICK & FRAME HOME w/open floor plan on first floor with slate entry & hardwood floors. Large LR, formal DR open to wood cabinet kitchen. 2nd floor has 4 BRs, 5th BR in basement. Basement is semi finished with laundry room. Large fenced in yard, 2 car garage .................................................................................... $449,000

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES/2 FLATS

RIVER FOREST 2BR, 2BA. Luxurious & unique! .............................................$285,000 OAK PARK 2 Flat. ...................................................................................................$549,900 OAK PARK 2BR, 2BA. Unique condo. .................................................................$250,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Enclosed back porch. .....................................................$188,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Two parking spaces. ......................................................$163,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 2BA. Open floor plan. .............................................................. $159,000 OAK PARK 2BR, 1BA. Vintage condo. ................................................................$129,000

For more listings & photos go to GagliardoRealty.com

22

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

SPONSORED CONTENT

Getting Down To Business

with the Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce June 26th, 2017

Got By With a Little Help From Our Friends

I

By CATHY YEN, Executive Director

n this week’s segment of “small business is hard,” a local consumer tasked business owners with solving homelessness along Lake Street in Oak Park, among their other responsibilities. In the end, a supportive Facebook group of local moms came to their aid, but it added to a heavy load after a heavy few days.

Homelessness? What?

Indeed, someone felt strongly enough about some panhandlers near Oak Park’s Lake Street and Marion Street intersection to post negative reviews of the nearby businesses on Google and Yelp. The reviewer set up an account and anonymous profile on both sites this weekend and posted one-star ratings on four local businesses. Each review included the same

cut-and-paste description of what the reviewer called the “Panhandler Capital” in Oak Park and our “panhandler crisis.”

(Crisis? Seriously?) The reviewer seems to think that responsibility falls on the small business owners to fix it.

Note that the reviewer did not mention any interaction with any of the businesses nor any customer service or product issues. This was simply a one-star jab to get the business owners’ attention so they themselves would deal with whatever panhandlers there happened to be.

That’s a lot. If you really want to make a positive impact, contact the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition or Housing Forward. If you don’t feel safe, call the police. At minimum, stop inside and talk to the owner before posting a review online.

Please.

Whether you use Yelp, Google or Open Table reviews yourself, other people do.

Tourists and newcomers especially. A

one-star rating on the internet can turn away business. In fact, this is a call to action opportunity: if you have a terrific experience with a business, please consider posting a positive review online. It only takes a minute and means more than you think.

By the end of the weekend, the social media crisis had passed. After another owner posted the story on the “Oak Park Working Moms” Facebook group, enough people “flagged” the review as inappropriate and the sites themselves removed the posts. Thank you, everyone who commented and acted.

But what a way to spend an otherwise beautiful weekend. Small business is hard.

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

PREVIEW HOUSE Produced by the Advertising Department

23

SCHOOLS START AUGUST 23...

TIME TO BUY!

David Gullo, Managing Broker

708.567.1375

GulloAssociates@gmail.com

Call Dave!

Simply Extraordinary!

A

t over 6,000 square feet, with a porte cochere and a circular paver driveway, 1431 Ashland stands as one of the most impressive stately colonials in River Forest.

Enter the home into a grand foyer that leads to a two-story winding staircase. The first floor has a spectacular living room with a wood burning fireplace. Adjoining is a sun porch with south, east and west exposures. There is also a formal dining room and a library with a wood burning fireplace.

The magnificent cherry cabinet kitchen has a high-end Wolf stove, a huge Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. The bright breakfast room overlooks a nicely landscaped yard and pool. The second floor features five spacious bedrooms—including a master suite—and three updated baths.

There is also a second staircase.

The finished basement has a rec room, game room and laundry. The home has a three car garage with a newly decorated coach house. The 12-foot pool has a diving board.

Other features include a tile roof, copper gutters and an underground sprinkler system.

1431 Ashland is currently offered at $2,250,000. For more information or to arrange a private showing contact Gabe Caporale at Caporale Realty Group, 708-366-1919

514 N Marion, Oak Park 4 BR, 3.5 BA • $775,000 This is the one! Nicely updated in 2013 after a 2004 gut rehab. Lovely Oak Park Victorian on huge lot just 3 blocks to Downtown Oak Park, CTA Green Line & Metra. Sunny open granite & SS kitchen. 1st flr laundry rm + sweet 3 season screened-in porch! Master suite w/soaking tub & separate shower. 2 full baths on the 2nd floor! 2 unit zoned hi-efficiency HVAC. Surround sound “man-cave” + steam shower in the basement. 2.5 car garage w/ storage loft. Huge yard.

Newer appliances

COMING SOON

225 N. Taylor, Oak Park $649,900 Simply Spectacular!

Call Laura!

PRAIRIE INFLUENCED 2 FLAT with 3rd floor income space. Large apartments with wonderful architectural details. 1st floor is large 2BR/1BA; 2nd floor is huge 3BR/1BA. 3rd floor is 2BR/1BA permitted as vacation rental. 50 x 171 lot

Laura Maychruk 708.205.7044

LMaychruk@comcast.net

Margaret Jones 708.804.0368 Mark Finger 708.990.8115

7601 Vine, River Forest 5BR 4BA • $649,900

Call Laura!

COMPLETE GUT REHAB of this brick home! Superb location, Lincoln School, Trans & DT FP. NEW Roof, Windows, Electric, Plumbing, Kitchen, BAs. High-end finishes!

Open Concept 1st flr layout, finished bsmt w/full BA, master suite w/ walk-in closet and more!!

FOR RENT 521 N Harvey #2 Oak Park $1850/mo AVAILABLE NOW

Call Laura!

BRIGHT SUNNY 2ND FLOOR apartment in a quiet north Oak Park neighborhood. 1800 sf 2BR/1BA + Den includes 1 outdoor parking space.

Great location near Green Line/West Sub Hospital/ Pete’s and public schools. Very sunny 20x20 living rm, separate large dining rm, lots of storage, free laundry in bsmt. Lovely yard w/ sitting area.

725 Monroe, River Forest, Units 1 & 2 Both 2 BR, 1 BA • $1,650/mo • Price Reduced!

Call Laura!

LIGHT & AIRY vintage units. Units feature hdwd flrs, updated kit/bath, screened porch and open front porch. Large, landscaped yard, a huge plus. Laundry in basement is free and shared. Tons of storage. One garage parking space. Utilities separate. Income & background check required.

Small dogs allowed. No cats.

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

905 South Lombard Ste. 2 Oak Park, IL 60304

24

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

happy fourth of july

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Talk to your neighbors, then talk to

Terry!

See why State Farm® insures more drivers than GEICO and Progessive combined. Great service, plus (708) 383-3163 discounts of up to 40 percent.*

Terry Lemley State Farm Agent

Terry and his staff are licensed and together have over 75 years of State Farm experience.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7.

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

UNDER CONTRACT

NEW PRICE REDUCTION

1435 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST $699,500 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

825 BONNIE BRAE, RIVER FOREST $895,000 :: 5 bed :: 4.5 bath

1142 FRANKLIN AVE, RIVER FOREST $1,445,000 :: 4 bed :: 4.5 bath

Spacious, meticulously maintained Georgian family home. Walk to elementary school.

Unique Buurma Built home, Great location!

Custom modern 6000 sq. ft. home.

Dramatic design and unique detailing throughout.

JUST LISTED

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

131 GALE AVE, RIVER FOREST $869,000 :: 4 beds :: 2.5 baths

417 N MARION ST, OAK PARK $369,900

1048 N EAST AVE, OAK PARK $750,000 :: 3 bed :: 3.5 bath

Delightful Victorian - updated kitchen & master bath - huge park-like yard walk to train.

Stand alone office building with 4 parking spots. 1,800 sq. ft. Multi-use.

Walk to train, shop & restaurants.

Charming picturesque English Country home with original architectural details.

Newer kitchen & baths.

KATHY & TONY IWERSEN 191 N. Marion, Oak Park, IL 60301 • Fax (708) 383-2107 Email: terry@terrylemley.net www.terrylemley.net • www.statefarm.com

708.772.8040 708.772.8041 tonyiwersen@atproperties.com

*Discounts vary by states. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company; State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

Apartment living with congregate services

114 South Humphrey Oak Park, IL 60302

T

his property with its architecturally award-winning atrium, provides seniors and persons with disabilities with parking, library, laundry room, wellness center and other conveniences. A service coordinator is on staff to assist tenants who may need additional services. The units are studio and one bedroom, each with electric appliances, tile bath, and wall to wall carpeting. Modern fire and safety systems are installed in each apartment and common areas of the building. There are 8 accessible one bedroom units for the mobility impaired.

The Oaks is owned and operated by the Oak Park Residence Corporation and is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the 202/section 8 Program. Residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly income for rent.

For additional information, please visit our web site at www.oakparkha.org or contact us at 708-386-5812.

25

A UNIQUE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY WHERE FRIENDS BECOME FAMILY

Maya Angelou Once Said: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

At the Scottish Home we care deeply and with compassion. This is why our residents feel comfortable, loved and purposeful. And this is why their families proudly give us a 10-star ranking.

“I don’t worry anymore.” – Cheryl, Daughter of Scottish Home Resident “If I can’t be home, this is the best place to be.” – Helen, Scottish Home Resident

Call 708-813-2346 to learn more or schedule a personal tour.

TheScottishHome.org • 2800 Des Plaines Ave. • North Riverside

26

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

OAK PARK OPEN SUNDAY 12-2PM

OPEN SUNDAY 12-2PM

3D

3D

3D

3D

3D

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE!

947 Mapleton Ave 4BR, 3BA $565,000

847 N East Ave 3BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $689,900

3D 3D

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE!

926 Home Ave 4BR + 1BSMT, 3.1BA $624,900

716 Carpenter Ave 4BR, 2BA $449,000

OAK PARK

3D

625 Clarence 3BR , 1.2BA $510,000

920 N Kenilworth Ave 5BR, 3BA $699,000

937 Division St 3BR, 2.1BA $475,000

OAK PARK

3D

3D

936 Chicago Ave 5BR, 3.1BA $670,000

622 Woodbine Ave 3BR, 2BA $569,900

3D

3D

630 N Marion St. 4BR, 3BA $739,000

1040 Wisconsin Ave 4BR,2BA $434,000

3D

927 Clinton Ave 4BR, 1.1BA $345,000

RIVER FOREST

3D

3D

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE!

607 Home Ave 3BR, 2BA $448,000

1133 Paulina St 3BR, 2.1BA $385,000

921 N. Oak Park Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $524,900

751 Forest Ave 3BR, 1.1BA $579,000

3D

944 East Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $624,900

RIVER FOREST

3D

3D

3D

3D

1411 Monroe Ave 4BR, 2.1BA $675,000

F O R E S T PA R K 3D

3D

NEW PRICE!

1023 Franklin Ave 4BR+1BSMT,2.2BA $1,149,000

7770 Washington Blvd 4BR,3.1BA $689,000

847 Lathrop Ave 3BR, 2.1BA $660,000

F O R E S T PA R K

3D

3D

826 N Harlem Ave 5BR + 1BSMT, 4BA $548,000

1005 Ferdinand 3BR, 3.1BA $425,000

1043 Thomas Ave 3BR, 2BA $329,800

Townhomes & Condos 3D NEW LISTING

1029 Marengo Ave 2 Flat + PKG $260,000

131 Ashland Ave 4BR+ 1BSMT, 3.1BA $674,990

7419 Warren St. 4BR, 3BA $529,000

101 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301 • 708-848-5550 www.weichertnickelgroup.com

832 Ferdinand Ave 3BR, 1.1BA $280,000

613 Grove Ln - 2BR, 2.1BA - $331,000 930 Ontario St - 2BR, 2BA - $219,900 339 Clinton Ave - 2BR, 2BA - $185,000 332 Wesley Ave - 2BR, 1BA - $239,900 224 S Oak Park - 2BR, 2BA - $224,000 222 N. Grove Ave - 2BR, 2BA - $224,000 614 Grove Ln - 3BR, 2.1BA - $365,000 156 N Oak Park Ave - 2BR, 2BA - $393,000

Go to

WeichertRNG.com to view 3D 3D Tours and see what else is on the market!

Follow Weichert

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

27

TOWN HOMES

CONDOS

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Sunday, July 2, 2017 ADDRESS

REALTY CO.

LISTING PRICE

TIME

5640 S. Natoma Ave, Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $259,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2 1017 Beloit Ave, Forest Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$274,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3:30 306 Lathrop Ave, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 921 S. Humphrey`, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloor Realty Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1000 Home Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1122 S. Maple Ave, Oak Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gagliardo Realty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $419,900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 815 S. Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baird & Warner Oak Park/River Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4:30

ADDRESS

REALTY CO.

LISTING PRICE

TIME

1135 Schneider Ave. UNIT 2B, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30-4

ADDRESS

REALTY CO.

LISTING PRICE

TIME

1125 N. Harlem Ave. UNIT A, Oak Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re/Max In The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30-2 7836 Madison St. UNIT 21A, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 7836 Madison St. UNIT 21A, River Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $549,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sat. 11-1

This Directory brought to you by mrgloans.com

Providing financing for homes in Oak Park and surrounding communities since 1989.

Conventional, FHA, and Jumbo mortgages Free Pre-approvals

7544 W. North Avenue Elmwood Park, IL 708.452.5151

Mortgage Resource Group is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee.

NMLS # 207793 License # 1031

28

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

In The Village, Realtors®

189 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 386-1400 HomesintheVillage.com

April Baker

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTIES

Joelle Venzera

Mike Becker

River Forest • $1,350,000 4BR, 4BA Call Marion x111

River Forest • $945,000 5BR, 4BA Call Laurie x186

Oak Park • $750,000 5BR, 3BA Call Kyra x145

Roz Byrne

Oak Park • $729,000 4BR, 3.1 BA Call Jane x118

Oak Park • $725,000 3BR, 2.1BA Call Roz x112

Chicago • $700,000 5BR, 3.1BA Call Steve x121

Oak Park • $562,500 5BR, 2BA Call Joe x117

Oak Park • $434,900 4BR, 2BA Call Harry x116

Kelly Gisburne

Linda Rooney

Forest Park • $325,000 3BR, 2BA Call April x181

Forest Park • $309,000 6BR, 3BA Call Mike x121

1135 SCHNEIDER AVE 2B OPEN SUN 2:30-4 PM

1125 N HARLEM AVE A OPEN SUN 12:30-2 PM

TOO NEW for Photo!

Kerry Delaney

Oak Park • $275,000 2BR, 2BA Call Kelly x113

Oak Park • $225,000 3BR, 1.1BA Call Kelly x113

by our office • View all properties listed erties listed • View thousands of prop throughout Chicagoland on of Luxury Homes • View the Remax Collecti erties • View Foreclosure Prop • View Open Houses ur neighborhood • View recent sales in yo

Kyra Pych

Elissa Palermo

Equal opportunity employers. 072477 - ©2008 RE/MAX International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Each RE/MAX® real estate office is independently owned and operated.

Steve Nasralla

Marion Digre

Morgan Digre

Kris Sagan

Haydee Rosa

Tom Byrne

Laurie Christofano

Harry Walsh, Managing Broker

Anna Gillian

Dorothy Gillian

Ed Goodwin

Joe Langley

Dan Linzing

Gary Mancuso

Jane McClelland

Keri Meacham

Alisha Mowbray

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT GUIDE

Special Advertising Section

June 28, 2017

Special Advertising Section

summer 2017

guide

Education &Enrichment

NEW THIS YEAR: *Improved Registration through RAM Racing *Unlimited Photo Downloads

*New Race Times

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017

10K Run starts at 8:00am 5K starts at 8:30am Youth Mile starts at 9am

FEES THROUGH AUG 31: (Fees go up $10 on Sept 1) 5K Walk $33 5K Run $38 10K Run $38 Youth Mile $23

WWW.FLWRACES.COM

Adam Doe

• Pioneers in Language Immersion Montessori Education • Ages 3-12 • Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese Mandarin/English

LEArn MorE! nEW! After School Language Classes Oak Park Campus 708-848-6626 Chicago Campus 312-265-1514 info@interculturalmontessori.org InterculturalMontessori.org

29

30

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT GUIDE

June 28, 2017

Special Advertising Section

Early Childhood Resources Pilgrim Community Nursery School Celebrating 50 years.

460 W. Lake St. Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-848-5869 www.pilgrimschool.net Accepting students ages 2–5 years old.

Early Childhood Education at

The Day Nursery

1139 Randolph Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708.383.8211 Call to Schedule a Tour! oakparkdn@att.net www.oprfdaynursery.org

• Open 7 am–6 pm • Serving children 2½–6 years old • NAEYC Accredited

First United Church Nursery School More than Just a School 848 W. Lake St. 708-848-4910 Find us on Facebook and at www.firstunited school.com Call for a tour and info about summer camp.

Collaboration for Early Childhood

Preschool and kindergarten programs for three, four, and five-year-olds Call for an appointment.

7300 Division St. River Forest 708-366-6900 graceriverforest.org

Helping parents be successful since 1980 708/848-2227 www.parenthesis-info. org Find us on Facebook.

Early Childhood Center and Camp

West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org 2-5 years old 7:30 am–6:00 pm M-Th 7:30 am–3:30 pm on Fri.

Raise your profile in the community.

Check the early childhood directory on oakpark.com for updated listings, maps, & current open house information.

Call Mary Ellen Nelligan for details: 708-613-3342

Strong Start, Bright Future

miss out?

Is your school having an open house?

What classes do you offer?

P

romote your school, classes, and enrichment programs in this special education supplement. Reach thousands of parents in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

Don’t miss again!

Fall2017

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT GUIDE

W E D N E S D A Y

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

Reserve your space: 708.524.8300

Publishes: August 2 Deadline: Fri., July 28

Buy a quarter page ad or larger & get a FREE story!

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT GUIDE

Special Advertising Section

La Casa Montessori School: Spanish Immersion in Oak Park

L

a Casa Montessori School is starting its fifth year in Oak Park, offering a full Spanish immersion educational experience for children ages two to eleven years old. La Casa Montessori’s progressive Spanish language Montessori approach and curriculum educates the whole child and fosters intellectual, creative, social, linguistic and physical development for children.

At La Casa Montessori, the Montessori methods are uniquely combined with a Spanish immersion program. In order to offer students the best environment for learning and Spanish immersion, La Casa is committed to small classroom sizes. Children receive one-on-one language guidance and also have plenty of physical space within the room to utilize the Montessori materials, which present abstract ideas in a concrete, three dimensional way that lays the foundation for more advanced learning.

At La Casa Montessori, a team of bilingual Montessori teachers utilizes Montessori methods to energize, focus and engage your child to his or her

specific abilities. One of the many benefits of Montessori education is that it allows children of all abilities to work at their own pace and move ahead on their own schedule. Parent Christina Harris talks about how she loves the flexibility and individual attention, “I remember when my daughter was five years old and asked about fractions while we were driving to school. When I dropped her off, I told her teacher that she was interested in learning fractions. That day, the teacher had her help prepare the snack by cutting up the bananas in pieces and thereby learning fractions. I love that the teachers can follow the child’s interest and adapt the curriculum based off what they are interested in.”

La Casa Montessori School’s program works really well for all types learners from gifted children to those with special needs. When the child masters a work then they are ready to progress to the next level at their own pace.

The teachers at La Casa Montessori are all native Spanish speakers, and the diversity of their backgrounds gives

La Casa Montessori School

June 28, 2017

31

students the opportunity to truly be immersed in different Spanish dialects as well as the unique ability to become more global citizens through exposure to different cultures. Having teachers from a wide range of countries, including Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Puerto Rico, allows La Casa to teach a culturally responsive education, which helps the students become respectful of the multitudes of cultures and peoples they will interact with throughout their lives.

This culturally responsive instruction aims to teach students that differences in viewpoints and cultures are to be cherished and appreciated rather than feared or judged. To that end, La Casa also celebrates the diversity of its student body by recognizing the cultural differences, individual interests and personal talents of each student.

Each child’s daily experience at La Casa Montessori will be unique, based on that child’s learning style, interests and motivations. With an individualized approach, La Casa strives to make learning exciting so that children enjoy it to the fullest and thrive in the school environment.

La Casa Montessori offers three core programs that range from a half day, full day and extended day hours and also offers after-school care with pick up from Oak Park-area schools. Visit lacasamontessori.org or call 708.613.0514 to learn more or schedule a visit.

La Casa Montessori School offers a full Spanish immersion Montessori education • AGES 2-11 • HALF DAY, FULL DAY & EXTENDED DAY OPTIONS • ORGANIC LUNCH INCLUDED • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE • SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS

Schedule a Tour

lacasamontessori.org • info@lacasamontessori.org

708-613-0514

32

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

presents

JULY 4TH FIREWORKS CELEBRATION

Program begins at dusk Oak Park River Forest High School Stadium Rain Date: July 5

G R A N D F I N A L E U N D E R W R I T T E N B Y T H E W E D N E S D AY J O U R N A L

Free fun for the whole family!

Stadium grounds open at 7pm. Please no food, alcohol or coolers on public grounds.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY 5 P.M. Call Viewpoints editor Ken Trainor at 613-3310 ktrainor@wjinc.com

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

VIEWPOINTS

33

The myth of tax cuts p. 37

Do we deserve The Donald?

M

any people were stunned that Donald Trump got elected president last fall. His first six months in office have confirmed that he’s a disaster. The pundits, who did such a terrible job of predicting his election, have put forth a number of explanations why this nincompoop won, including: Hillary was a terrible candidate, Hillary ran a terrible campaign, James Comey’s machinations, Russian perfidy, the voters are too stupid — the list goes on and on.

There probably is some multiple-factor explanation, or maybe there is no explanation at all. Bad things happen.

But I’m not sure Trump doesn’t simply personify America in 2016.

In other words: He is us.

Trump has a narcissistic personality: exaggerated feelings of self-importance, spends lots of time worrying about his appearance, and has an excessive need for admiration. Tens of millions of Americans fit that profile. Isn’t that the whole point of Facebook? Isn’t a selfie the very epitome of narcissism? Look at me!

Trump is a big patriot guy. Americans want to believe that America was, is and will always be the greatest country in the world. Who doesn’t tear up when a wounded warrior walks out on to the Super Bowl field as the jets fly over in formation right before we get ready for some football. Remember the first days of “Shock and Awe” when we bombed Iraq? The country loved it. For a while. Trump promised he would Make America Great without involving the rest of the world. Who needs them?

(OK, maybe the Russians.)

Trump is a Material Guy. He goes bigly on the bling. He has the best of everything — wife, kids (some of them, anyway) hair, hotels, planes, ad nauseum. We Americans measure our success by how much money we make, the square footage of our homes, the specialness of our vacations, the front row of our seats and how much we can pay for a meal. If you’re rich, you must be smart.

Trump is a celebrity. He’s been on TV. He says and does outrageous things. Americans love celebrity. We will watch reserve baseball players and old ’70s sit-com TV actors dance on television. We get excited if the local weatherman has lunch where we are eating. We really want to know the names of Beyonce’s twins. We all want to be famous. Donald Trump is famous.

When I was on the District 97 school board, a referendum consultant told us that ultimately school districts get the schools they deserve.

Maybe America got the president it deserved.

JOHN

HUBBUCH

CREDIT: WARNER BROS.

A G I N G

D I S G R A C E F U L L Y

My Wonder Woman

M

y sister and I loved comic books when we were kids, although she read the encyclopedia, too. I particularly studied the crime comics. There was something about pictures showing a bullet going in a bad guy’s shoulder or arm and coming out the other side, with the word “Boom,” and a puff of smoke. And the fedora always stayed on his head. Not exactly CSI stuff.

I also liked Archie and Veronica, but I was sort of obsessed with Jughead’s hat, which I would try to duplicate with construction paper for various Brownie projects. By the way, there are several copies available online, but they don’t hold a candle.

My all-time favorite comic book was Wonder Woman. I loved her looks — remember when comic book black hair would have streaks of navy blue in it?

I loved her costume and her flying and her adventures.

When I was about 8 years old, I was very sick; the doctor came to the house, a sure sign. I realized, in my delirium, that I could have adventures like Wonder Woman. After

they woke me for medicine from the dreaded “medicine” spoon — and jello and ice cream — I couldn’t wait to get back to sleep and pick up my Wonder Woman adventure where had I left off.

Mind you, flying and jumping was thrilling; I was not entirely happy to recover from my illness.

I never watched Wonder Woman on television, but when the movie came out this month and got rave reviews, I really looked forward to seeing it. Before going, maybe I should have taken several swigs of that sweet medicine they gave me all those years ago.

First of all, any movie that’s 2½ hours long is too long.

MARY KAY O’GRADY

See WONDER WOMAN on page 36

34

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

O U R

A

V I E W S

That was quick

fter spending the better part of a decade fighting the Great Recession, a conflicted village and drama in the development teams, the Vantage high-rise ultimately rose quickly at Lake and Forest and became Oak Park’s tallest building. Now, less than a year after opening and with 95 percent of its 270 apartments leased and all 25,000 square feet of commercial space locked up for the long term, Vantage’s owners have put the building up for sale.

Wow. That was fast.

What does it mean? What does it mean in a town with two more major apartment buildings rising, or about to rise in Downtown Oak Park? What does it mean with an additional 18-story high-rise, the Albion, heading to the Plan Commission for review?

It means that Vantage’s developers were dead on in assessing the demand for high-end new apartment construction in Oak Park’s central business district. Remember how, early on, village officials used their clout trying to get these developers to build a boutique hotel and, when that failed, to build luxury condos on this site?

That was wrong. Apartments were right. And it gives the lie to Albion critics who have claimed that developers are oversaturating the market.

Not so far.

It means that Oak Park and its walkable, transit-heavy downtown is a highly-sought-after destination for the combination of empty-nesters and millennials who have quickly made Vantage home. It means that the strategy, well proven elsewhere, of adding density to a downtown brings retail and restaurant vitality, is exactly right.

Rather than bickering about development, Oak Parkers ought to be taking a victory lap. Vantage is going to be a financial engine driving property taxes to schools and libraries, customers to book stores and, in an unexpected near-term boost, dropping a notable transfer tax in the village’s vault.

The building is handsome and distinct. It changes downtown but doesn’t swamp it. And it strongly portends the new buildings that follow will also find success — both for developers putting their money at risk and for Oak Parkers adjusting to change.

What’s wrong with bold?

Oak Park and its schools talk a good game about race and equity. We make it seem that we are determined to close the discipline and academic gaps between white and black students, between more affluent and poorer students. We live off of 40-year-old press clippings lauding vision and boldness in our schools.

But every time we let a principal with the fire and the force of LeeAndra Khan get away, we give the lie to the whole enterprise. For two boat-rocking years, Khan was the principal of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School at Washington and Kenilworth. Did her pragmatic solution to a dearth of black kids in honors math — she put the top-credentialed black kids into the classes — offend some of her veteran teachers? Yep. Did her effort to create a teaching moment about discipline and perceptions after a troubling incident at the school enflame some mainly white parents? Yes, and overdue.

Superintendent after superintendent, District 97 fires, urges on, hangs out to dry principals who worry their teachers, get a rise out of parents. It is hard to create change if you are afraid of conflict. Sounds like something Dr. Khan would say.

This isn’t how Oak Park schools are going to get where they need to go. Maybe we don’t really want to go there.

V I E W P O I N T S

@ @OakParkSports

There was a cost

Earlier this month, I won “Best Original Column” in the annual Illinois Press Association’s “Best of the Press” contest (Division B). It’s a nice honor and the fourth time I’ve received it. The judges wrote: “Your columns demonstrate how strong storytelling can be used effectively to deliver a message.” As has become my practice whenever this honor befalls me, I usually reprint one of the three columns submitted, which included one about the Cubs winning the World Series (which I watched with the ghost of my father) and one about Big Ten cross-country champion Malachy Schrobilgen of the University of Wisconsin who was inspired by a column (and poem) I wrote years ago when he ran for OPRF High School. But with another patriotic holiday upon us, I decided to reprint the one I wrote for Memorial Day last year. The title was “The more in Memorial Day.”

borhood, George was the only survivor.

“He had Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder before it had a name,” Heise said.

Ray grew up at 1919 S. 18th Ave., next door to “Aunty Alice,” as they knew her. When his parents divorced, Ray’s dad moved in with Alice, married her and adopted her two children, including Tommy. They had grown up together and now became step-brothers.

After the divorce, Ray and his mom moved in with her parents.

George Heise was a “gung-ho Marine” and it seemed to rub off on his stepson, who joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Proviso East in 1968. Because he wasn’t 18 yet, George had to sign for him.

Tommy Heise began his tour of duty with the 3rd Platoon, D Company, 7th Marines, 3rd Marine Division on Feb. 25, 1969. According to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund “Wall of Faces” website, on May 10, his company was guarding a bridge on Mutter’s Ridge in Quang Tri province, just south of the Demilitarized Zone. At 3:30 a.m., they were attacked by several platoons of the North Vietnamese Army. They held the bridge, but nine Marines were killed, including Tommy Heise, who is buried in Forest Park’s Woodlawn Cemetery.

Three years earlier, Tommy Conner, a 1965 graduate of Proviso East, joined the Marines and headed to Vietnam, where he was killed in action on March 8, 1966.

Conner came from a respected family. His father, Leon, a World TOMMY HEISE War II vet who died in 2014 at the age of 96, was active in the Maywood community. Tommy’s brother, Ralph, served a term as mayor of Maywood, 2001-05.

Both Tommys were popular kids during a time when the village was becoming diverse.

Their alma mater, Proviso East, endured a considerable amount of racial unrest in the 1967-68 and 1968-69 school years. Perhaps the village had that in mind when they dedicated the park to the “Two Tommys,” one of whom was white and one of whom was black. A gesture, perhaps, symbolizing racial reconciliation. To this day, Heise said, it is known informally as “Two Tommy Park.”

Every year on Memorial Day, Heise would stop by the park to visit the memorial to the Two Tommys and then the tank memorial behind Maywood Village Hall where a plaque honored Ray Mason, his namesake, among the many others lost on Bataan.

“I still stop there from time to time,” he said.

Maywood experienced more than its share of community mourning. Heise recalls the front page of the Maywood Herald, which showed the two sets of parents receiving U.S. flags at the newly dedicated memorial.

Now that memorial is almost a half century old, “an island in a stark playground. They don’t have the money.

Sometimes the weeds get pretty long,” Heise said.

“But no one’s ever going to move that boulder,” he added, “and the plaque is still firmly affixed.”

So the memorial will last, even if the residents — and people from other towns driving through — may not know, or much care, who the two Tommys were or why the park is named Conner-Heise.

“For many people,” Heise says, “Memorial Day is just a holiday.

“But there was a cost.”

KEN

TRAINOR

At 11th and Washington in Maywood, drivers to and from Oak Park and River Forest pass a sign for ConnerHeise Park, a rundown recreational area that you might pay little notice. But the name Heise caught my eye because I knew retired Oak Park village attorney Ray Heise grew up in Maywood, so I asked if there were any connection to his family history.

There was indeed, and the story he told shows how involved Memorial Day can be for some families.

Our communities are planted TOMMY CONNER thick with memorials, most of them representing lives lost.

Maywood more than most. The village due west of River Forest is best known for the Bataan Death March.

In November of 1940, men from Maywood became part of the 192nd Tank Battalion which deployed to Bataan in the Philippines following Pearl Harbor. Only 41 of the 122 returned to Maywood alive.

One of those who didn’t make it back was Ray Mason, who was engaged to Heise’s mom, and after whom he is named. His mother died never knowing what happened to her fiance, but Heise finally solved the mystery in recent years when he came across a book titled, Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission by Hampton Sides.

Heise wrote to the author, who referred him to a group called the Battling Bastards of Bataan, the “bastards” referring to the fact that the U.S. military, of necessity, had to abandon the soldiers trapped there. The Battling Bastards, in turn, referred him right back here to Maywood’s Proviso East High School, which happens to house and maintain the most complete record of the fate of those soldiers.

“In a day I had a full report,” Heise said.

Ray Mason was in a tank fleeing the oncoming Japanese when it got stuck in a river bed. When the three crew members emerged from the tank, the Japanese questioned them, then told them to run. All three were gunned down.

After the war, Ray’s mom married George Heise, a Marine who served in the South Pacific. Back then, the military’s policy was to send guys from the same area to fight together. They thought it was good for morale, Heise said, but as in Bataan, it could also turn tragic. Of the 15 men who joined the Marines from his dad’s neigh-

V I E W P O I N T S S H R U B T O W N

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

W E D N E S D A Y

by Marc Stopeck

JOURNAL of Oak Park and River Forest

Editor and Publisher Dan Haley Senior Editor Bob Uphues Associate Publisher Dawn Ferencak Staff Reporters Michael Romain, Timothy Inklebarger, Thomas Vogel Viewpoints/Ken Trainor Sports/Staff reporter Marty Farmer Columnists Jack Crowe, Doug Deuchler, John Hubbuch, May Kay O’Grady, Kwame Salter, John Stanger, Stan West Staff Photographer William Camargo Editorial Design Manager Claire Innes

Sedum: a succulent you should know about A brief, but eventful conversation on a beautiful sunny Sunday: After a Sunday brunch at The Buzz, we crossed the street to a talk with a group surrounding “Ecosystem No. 1” of the Oak Park Sculpture Walk. Questions were asked about the solar-pumped water, the eye-level garden and the blue dancers that spin in the wind.

“It’s sedum, the plant used for rooftop gardens,” I responded.

“Sedum, that’s the answer to the deluges of rain,” the Water Reclamation Department employee replied.

The questions were now in the other direction from me to him.

“When the heavy rains come, the network of street sewage overwhelms the Stickney Water Reclamation plant,” he began. “Since the 1900s, when the river direction was reversed to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan and our drinking water, it has flowed to the Mississippi River. Our rain drainage from concrete and asphalt run-off are sent to Stickney to clean before being sent down the Mississippi River also. When that system is overwhelmed in heavy rains, the overflow goes into the Deep Tunnel. It has a 30-foot diameter and stores the water until Stickney can accommodate cleaning it. Then the excess water is pumped, cleaned and sent south by the river system.”

“Concrete and asphalt are the problem. Sedum is the answer,” he added.

Sedum, or stonecrop plants, are hardy, drought-resistant succulents used for roof-top gardens. Succulents, somewhere between cactus and leafy plants, have a rounded, pulpy pod-like leaf. There are 600 varieties and most are edible. When heavy rains come, the roots absorb run-off water and store it in the leaves. That water sustains the plant during a dry spell. The roots spring

Editorial Designers Jacquinete Baldwin, Javier Govea Business Manager Joyce Minich IT Manager/Web Developer Mike Risher Director Social Media Strategy & Communications Jackie McGoey Advertising Production Manager Philip Soell Advertising Design Manager Andrew Mead Advertising Designers Debbie Becker, Mark Moroney Advertising Director Dawn Ferencak Advertising Sales Marc Stopeck, Joe Chomiczewski Media Coordinator Kristen Benford Inside Sales Representative Mary Ellen Nelligan Circulation Manager Jill Wagner Distribution Coordinator Caleb Thusat Comptroller Edward Panschar Credit Manager Laurie Myers Front Desk Carolyn Henning, Maria Murzyn Chairman Emeritus Robert K. Downs

About Viewpoints

PROVIDED

Sculptor Margot McMahon (second from left) explains how ‘Ecosystem No. 1’ functions. back quickly to soak up water during the next rain.

“Ecosystem No. 1” brings the variety and beauty of sedum to eye-level. Watch it blossom and bloom, contribute water into the cone-shaped pool, watch the solar pump raise that water to the dancers that spin in the wind to spread the water. If people, the wind and the sun work together, the garden grows.

A few blocks later, we talked with a friend and neighbor and told her our news. “What’s sedum?” she asked from her gorgeous garden. “You need to let people know.”

Visit cactus-mall.com for more information from the Sedum Society.

Margot McMahon

Creator of Ecosystem No. 1 Oak Park

Our mission is to lead educated conversation about the people, government, schools, businesses and culture of Oak Park and River Forest. As we share the consensus of Wednesday Journal’s editorial board on local matters, we hope our voice will help focus your thinking and, when need be, fire you to action.

In a healthy conversation about community concerns, your voice is also vital. We welcome your views, on any topic of community interest, as essays and as letters to the editor. Noted here are our stipulations for filing.

Please understand our verification process and circumstances that would lead us not to print a letter or essay. We will call to check that what we received with your signature is something you sent. If we can’t make that verification, we will not print what was sent. When, in addition to opinion, a letter or essay includes information presented as fact, we will check the reference. If we cannot confirm a detail, we may not print the letter or essay.

If you have questions, call Viewpoints editor Ken Trainor at 708-613-3310 or email him at ktrainor@wjinc.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ■ 250-word limit ■ Must include first and last names, municipality in which you live, phone number (for verification only)

‘ONE VIEW’ ESSAY ■ 500-word limit ■ One-sentence footnote about yourself, your connection to the topic ■ Signature details as at left

Email Ken Trainor at ktrainor@wjinc.com or mail to Wednesday Journal, Viewpoints, 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

35

36

V I E W P O I N T S

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

D

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Why I resigned from the Imagine OPRF Work Group

ue to a lack of trust in the process and documented transparency concerns, I resigned from the Imagine OPRF Work Group. The June 21 Wednesday Journal editorial “Give Imagine plan time” wrongly attacked me, the messenger, for highlighting issues with the Work Group, issues that the public has a right to know. The editorial also falsely charged me with launching the next pool campaign. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here are the facts: Only two OPRF Pragmatic Solutions members were chosen for the Work Group.

That’s two out of 43 people, and I barely made the cut. Why? There was an obvious Vote Yes bias on the launch team, based on comments made in meetings and confirmed in their voting for the Work Group. As a launch team member, I twice emailed OPRF Supt. Pruitt-Adams regarding the Vote Yes bias, but she skirted and later dismissed the issue. Another launch

team member also raised the importance of balancing the pool bias in the Work Group, but her efforts were also rebuffed.

Nearly half of the Work Group members are known Vote Yes supporters and appointed school employees, the latter unlikely to voice opposition to their employer’s favored oversized pool, as was the case in all five previous pool committees.

The pool bias of the rest of the Work Group members is unknown, as the application contained no question about the referendum or pools.

There is no need for internal appointments to a “community engagement and outreach committee.”

Because faculty, staff and coaches will all provide input to the Work Group, there is no reason for their appointments. Yet, midway through the process, Pruitt-Adams appointed 10 employees anyway.

MONICA SHEEHAN One View

Before funding, Pentagon needs a clean audit Several activists with the Oak Park Advocacy Team for Peace and Justice recently met with Rep. Danny K. Davis (7th District). Among our concerns was why there has never been a clean audit of the Pentagon budget.

The Pentagon is the only federal department that has never produced an unqualified annual financial statement. The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 required that all federal departments provide a clean audit by 1992.

Members of the team also met with senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard J. Durbin, asking the same question along with other concerns about the Pentagon budget. A Sept. 30 deadline looms for audit compliance. This was established by the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act. On April 7, 2017, eight U.S. senators sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, calling on him to prepare a clean audit on time. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) were among the co-signers on the letter. Think of that!

During his confirmation hearing, nominee James Mattis committed to running a more efficient and transparent department. However on June 13, Secretary Mattis claimed to be “shocked” by the lack of combat readiness. Testifying before the House

The Work Group should be balanced in terms of interests regarding the contentious pool issue. It is in everyone’s best interests that the pool bias of members in the Work Group be balanced, along with its cochairs and subgroups, or its recommendations for a comprehensive facility plan may be suspect and further erode trust and perpetuate division in the community, wasting even more tax dollars.

The Work Group needs an independent, external facilitator, not a public relations firm.

In its OPRF proposal, pp. 14-17, Unicom outlines the tightly-controlled structure of its community engagement sessions, which will include no Q&A sessions. Participants will not be allowed to “interrupt the presenter with questions” as sessions will be focused on “reaching consensus.” The public has a right to know how Unicom operates and can google Unicom ARC Delphi

Armed Services Committee, Mattis blamed Congress for failing to fund the Pentagon.

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) chairs the House Armed Services Committee. Thornberry had a commentary published in the Wall Street Journal on June 11. The headline read, “Trump Budget Still Shortchanges The Military.”

In his budget request to Congress, Trump called for $639 billion for the Pentagon, including $65 billion for “ongoing military operations.” Republican lawmakers are calling for upward of 30 billion additional dollars to “rebuild” our military. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, U.S. military spending exceeds the military spending of the next seven countries.

The U.S. Congress holds the purse strings. It seems reasonable to ask that no money be allocated to the Pentagon before the only department that thumbs its nose at American taxpayers provides a clean audit. Senators Duckworth and Durbin along with Congressman Davis, please consider providing only the money needed to pay the salaries and health care costs and pensions of our troops and veterans until Secretary Mattis provides that unqualified audit.

Tom Broderick Oak Park

Technique for more information.

The Wednesday Journal editorial’s social media allegation was overblown.

It charged that I “took to social media … poisoning the waters” when, in fact, I responded factually to two questions posted on its website. That was it, nothing more.

And I never stated “the fix is in,” that was the editorial’s phrase. I stick to facts.

There was no name-calling in my posts or statement. That would be beneath me, and it should be beneath the editorial staff of the Wednesday Journal.

Monica Sheehan, an Oak Park resident, is a member of OPRF Pragmatic Solutions.

■ Editor’s note: Since we’re sticking to the facts, there was no name-calling in Wednesday Journal’s June 21 editorial, other than referring to Ms. Sheehan as “the highly effective leader of the anti-pool referendum last year.” In fact, the only name we can recall ever calling her is Wednesday Journal’s 2016 Villager of the Year [Jan. 4].

WONDER WOMAN

Tammy is a better model from page 33 The opening business with beautiful — size 2 — Amazons and swordplay and horses was endless. And how the hell did the little girl — well, all of them for that matter — get born if there were no men? I lasted for an hour and a half before I left.

I like to think I haven’t completely lost my sense of whimsy; The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is still my favorite movie.

My real-life Wonder Woman is Senator Tammy Duckworth. Maybe I relate to her because I have a granddaughter who is also part Chinese, along with Cherokee and Irish; I’m thrilled when I see people of other races become American heroes.

Duckworth was born in Thailand to a Chinese mother and a U.S. Marine father who traced his family’s TAMMY DUCKWORTH American roots to the Revolutionary War. The family settled in Hawaii when she was 16 and were, for a time, on welfare. She graduated from high school after skipping freshman year, got a B.A. in political science from the University of Hawaii and then got a master’s in international affairs from George Washington University. She joined ROTC as a graduate student at GW, then became a commissioned officer in the Army Reserve and chose to fly helicopters because it was one of the few combat jobs open to women. (And one of the most dangerous, only for the careful and the brave.)

When she was deployed to Iraq in 2004, she was co-piloting a Black Hawk helicopter that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. She lost her right leg near the hip and her left leg below the knee and became the first female double amputee from the Iraq war. The explosion almost completely destroyed her right arm, breaking it in three places and tearing tissue from the back side of it, but doctors were able to save the arm.

Duckworth received a Purple Heart and was promoted to major at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she was presented with an Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) erected a statue with Duckworth’s likeness and that of the Revolution’s Molly Pitcher in Mount Vernon, Illinois, in 2011 to honor female veterans.

She was elected to Congress for two terms in 2012, to the Senate in 2016 (and during that period had a baby), finished her Ph.D. and retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard.

Wonder Woman.

V I E W P O I N T S

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

I

37

The myth that cutting taxes stimulates growth

n seeking solutions to Illinois’ fiscal crises some have suggested that the secret to general prosperity is allowing wealthy folks to keep more of their money. It is claimed that this approach would result in new jobs and increased funding for schools and local government services. This could be accomplished through generous tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy.

In 2012 this theory was given a real live test.

Kansas Governor Brownback and the state legislature passed legislation loaded with large tax cuts for everyone. The short-term result was that tax receipts plunged, unemployment and budget deficits went up, and support for needy families and the state’s bond rating went down.

Nevertheless the governor asked for patience, insisting that prosperity was just around the corner. But the program contin-

ued into his second term, despite the fact that, by then, Kansas had fallen from 12th to 41st in personal-income growth. Schools were planning to close early, pension funds were being shorted, Medicaid was cut, as was support for state universities.

The Kansas Capital Journal concluded that Governor Brownback’s “vision for fiscal policy has been devastating.” Other newspapers opined that it could be a generation before the state fully recovered from the governor’s tax experiment. Meanwhile, the governor has vetoed all tax legislation intended to raise more than $1B to plug the budget shortfall.

Scholars have studied reasons for the failure of low taxes to stimulate economic growth. One such scholar — Michael Mazerov, senior fellow at the Center on Budget

artin Luther King once famously stated, “If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl; but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

What Dr. King meant and what has be evident over time, is that the only way to fight for justice, is to continuously move forward in the direction of equal rights.

Throughout American history, women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, disabled Americans, LGBTQ Americans, Muslim Americans, lower- to middle-class Americans, and undocumented immigrants, have moved forward in the fight for equality.

In the midst of this fight, it is evident that many of our political leaders have lost their sense of direction. While the majority of our political representation continues to jostle for position moving toward the left or toward the right, very few have remembered to actually move forward — while some have moved backward. That is how we as Americans find ourselves fighting in 2017 for rights that should have been established and understood decades ago.

No matter party affiliation, American voters can no longer afford to vote for and support political candidates who are focused on the direction of party and self over the direction of the people. Communities are in dire need of transformative leadership, tapping into grassroot efforts that focus on inspiring and motivating constituents to rally around common goals.

As Americans, focusing on what makes us different has led to a revitalization of actions that are un-American. Transformative leaders are needed who are selfless and who are aligned with American

Policy Priorities in Washington D.C. — has come up with some surprising insights: a. There is little correlation between low corporate and individual taxes and economic growth. Therefore, reducing public services in an attempt to stimulate economic growth is not costeffective. b. The core drivers of economic growth are investment in human capital (education), physical infrastructure (public transportation, roads, bridges), and innovation. c. A survey of entrepreneurs shows that the most important factors to them is choosing a site that has, first and foremost, access to a pool of knowledgeable and talented employees, and secondly, proximity to customers and suppliers; low taxes are way

AL

POPOWITS One View

Why I’m running for Congress

M

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

values, which include equality, progress and change.

The current political establishment has not produced much in transformative leadership, or much in leadership period. The majority of politicians are individual actors, pursuing their self-interests, and the interests of political action committees.

The voice of the people is absent from decision-making. Though society is yelling, “Women’s Rights are Human Rights,” “Black Lives Matter,” “Science is Real,” “Let Them In,” “Si Se Puede,” “Marriage Equality,” “Fight for 15,” and “Equal Treatment and Equal Access,” those voices are being ignored.

To those constituents who say, “This politician votes the right way,” simply voting the right way is no longer enough.

America continues to be vulnerable and stagnant, while politicians hang their hats on voting records with little substance. It is going to take transformative leadership and strong grassroots movements to move us forward and influence national policy.

As a Brand New Congress, Justice Democrats candidate, who supports not only with votes but in action, I am running because I truly believe, “no one is equal, until we all are equal!” We will reach that “all” by moving forward in the fight for Medicare for all, public education for all, living wages tied to inflation, supporting small businesses, closing loopholes, repealing Citizens United, investing in a green economy, criminal justice reform, and fighting for the rights of everyone and not just the 1 percent.

Anthony Clark is an Oak Park resident, an OPRF High School faculty member, and a candidate for Congress.

ANTHONY CLARK

down the list. d. It is start-up companies that are primarily responsible for job creation. Therefore, a state must encourage start-ups. Ninety percent of entrepreneurs who founded start-ups stayed in the state. The reasons had to do with family, availability of customers and suppliers, and the presence of a skilled workforce. e. Entrepreneurs cannot be lured with corporate tax cuts. Most start-ups begin as small businesses, i.e. “S corporations.” S corporations do not pay state corporate income taxes because their profits are passed directly to their owners who pay instead a personal state income tax.

These are just a few insights that may be useful to Illinois’ economic planners. The question is, will they heed them.

Al Popowits is a resident of River Forest.

Send letters to the Editor Ken Trainor, Wednesday Journal 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 E-mail: ktrainor@wjinc.com Fax: 708-524-0047 Please include name, address and daytime phone number for verification.

One View

Replacement Windows

Protect Your Investment with Top-Quality Windows and Expert Installation • Deal Directly with Owner • Pricing Options for All Budgets • Features to Match All Architectural Styles • Pella / Marvin / Alliance Vinyl Wood / Fiberglass / Vinyl

Keith Wright

President Wright Services Corp.

CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • Craftsman Quality Additions • Custom Kitchens

Call Us Today!

Free Estimates

708.442.5000

www.WrightServicesCorp.com

38

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

O B I T U A R I E S

Margaret Gillispie, 91

Therapist, gardener, traveler Margaret L. “Peggy” Gillispie, 91, formerly of Oak Park and River Forest, died peacefully on April 12, 2017 in her Gilbert, Arizona home, with both of her granddaughters by her side.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Dr. John M. “Gus” Gillispie, DVM, a longtime veterinarian in River Forest who died in 1990.

Born in Chicago on March 29, 1926, she graduated from Rosary College/Dominican University with a B.A. in Psychology and then earned an M.A. in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service MARGARET GILLISPIE Administration. She returned to school in her late 60s for an advanced certificate in psychoanalysis from the Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis. A longstanding member of NASW, she worked as a clinical social worker and therapist at the Fillmore Center for Human Services/Pillars in Berwyn before opening her private practice in Oak Park.

She served on the Altar Guild Association at Christ Church of River Forest and was a scout leader for the boy and girl scouts.

Demonstrating her heart for serving others, she was on the board at Hephzibah Children’s Association and mentored interns in social work. An avid member of the Psychoanalytic Association, she made contributions to many charities for children, animals, and cancer research. She loved to read, shop, and eat out with friends, was an avid gardener, loved animals, and delighted in taking vacations with her husband, Gus, and late-life partner, Ed, along with family and friends. Trips to her house in Lake Geneva were one of her favorite things to do since childhood, and her trips to Europe and Alaska were memorable. She enjoyed visiting Hawaii and always loved being in the water and the sun. When she was

home, she spent time at the River Forest Tennis Club, where she was a member for over 40 years. She loved entertaining at her home.

Margaret Gillispie is survived by her children, Craig Gillispie and Vicki Ardisana (Roger); her granddaughters, Cheryl Ardisana (Roger) and Becky Davis (Sean); her eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and her dog, “Josie.”

A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Oak Park’s Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. on Wednesday, July 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. Her remains will be buried alongside Gus in Walworth County, Wisconsin on July 22 near their summer home. Memorial donations may be given to Pillars (Fillmore Center) www.pillarscommunity.org, the University of Chicago https://ssa.uchicago.edu, or to the Animal Care League of Oak Park http://www.animalcareleague.org.

Laverne Murphy, 81

Founding member of Village Players Laverne A. Murphy, 81, of Oak Park, died on June 20, 2017. Born on March 3, 1936, she was active at St. Bernardine Catholic Church in Forest Park and a founding member of the Village Players community theater in Oak Park.

Laverne was the wife of Richard Murphy for 58 years; the mother of Anne Ryan, Mary Ellen (Brian) McGuire, Meg (Charlie Penner) Murphy, Amy Rosten and Ric (Aimee Conlee) Murphy; the grandmother of Andrew, Brendan, Caileigh and Bella McGuire and Jessica Ryan, Jillian, Liam and Ava Rosten; the sister of Mildred Ozello, Marie Pochatec and Bruno Grisanti; and aunt, cousin, godmother and friend to many.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates contributions in Laverne’s name to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, web@mercyhome.org.

Visitation is on Friday, June 30 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Peterson-Bassi/Gamboney & Son Directors, 6938 W. North Ave. in Chicago, and on Saturday, July 1 at 10 a.m. until Time of Mass, 11 a.m., at St. Bernardine Church, 7246 Harrison St. Final committal services are private. Additional information is available at 708/848-6661.

Rosemary Rogers, 94

Volunteer and paralegal Rosemary Strening Rogers, 94, died peacefully at her River Forest home on June 22, 2017. Born on Aug. 21, 1922, she attended St. Luke, Trinity High School and Rosary College/Dominican University. While raising her seven children in Oak Park, she volunteered at numerous charities and schools. After her children were grown, she worked as a paralegal for 15 years. She was a gentle soul and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Rosemary is surROSEMARY ROGERS vived by her children, Ronie Madden, Anne (Fran) Roche, Steve (Barb) Rogers, Mark (Betsy), Marijo (Kevin) Kelly, Walter M. Rogers and Joanie (Terry) Herlihy; 27 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Harriette Reedy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Rogers Jr.; her parents, Carlisle and Harriette (nee Bentley); her three siblings; and a son-in-law.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 7600 Lake St. in River Forest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Loyola’s Home Health Services and Hospice Center. Arrangements were handled

by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home.

Mildred Vieweg, 94 Musician, administrative assistant

Mildred Helen Vieweg, 94, of Columbus, Indiana, formerly of Oak Park, died on June 22, 2017. Born on March 3, 1923 in Ohio, she retired as an administrative assistant. A

wednesday journal

wishes everyone a safe & happy

4th of july

A tribute to Peter Limper Peter Frederick Limper died on June 7, 2017, in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Whittier Elementary School in 1953 and from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1957. Peter was very bright and funny and my good friend since our Whittier kindergarten days.

He wrote hilarious stories about a character named Skinny Wilson and kept us in hysterics as he read them in the English class of Mr. Dalton Tyer.

When I spoke with Peter last year, we reminisced about climbing trees in his backyard on Harvey Avenue, his love of trains, and his wonderful mother, Hedwig Limper. In the first or second grade, he said, his teacher asked what his mother’s name was. In those days, I think that was a kind of an IQ test to see if the students knew much about their families.

He told the teacher his mother’s name was Hedwig. The teacher said, “That’s not a name.” At that time, the world did not yet know about Harry Potter’s owl. member of First United Methodist Church, she was an accomplished musician with a powerful singing voice and previously served as choir director. She had an interest in trying various activities and enjoyed doing ceramics and traveling with relatives and friends.

Mildred is survived by her nieces; cousins; and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy James Vieweg, and her brother, William Ernest Vieweg Jr. She will be greatly missed by her family.

A graveside service was conducted on June 24 at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, Rev. Howard Bowles officiating.

The Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home helped with arrangements. The family appreciates your memorial donations to your local humane society. You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message at www.jewellrittman.com.

Come see us at this year’s parade on Tuesday, July 4th.

Parade starts at 10am.

We’ll be passing out your favorite Ferrara candy.

OakPark.com

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Need a new dress code at work?

Find a new job in our great classified section!

Classified.

In print. Online. oakpark.com/Classified

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

39

40

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

O B I T U A R I E S

Religion Guide Methodist

Check First.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Park

First Congregational Church of Maywood

And at the Altenheim, you’ll be able to protect it with rent that is reasonable.

But the Altenheim is so much more… it is surrounded with beautiful grounds and wildlife, seniors who look out for one another and apartment selections and activities to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll be as happy as a lark here; come visit us to find out why.

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

Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.

708-344-6150 firstchurchofmaywood.org When you're looking for a place to worship the Lord, Check First.

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

7824 West Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708.366.2206 www.thealtenheim.com

William S. Winston Pastor (708) 697-5000

1

Sign up for Twitter!

Follow us on Twitter

2

twitter.com/OakPark

3

Get your daily dose of your local news straight from home!

Presbyterian

Fair Oaks

Lutheran—ELCA

United Lutheran Church

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

708/386-1576

Sunday Service 7AM, 9AM & 11:15AM

LIVE Webcast - 11:15AM Service Believer’s Walk of Faith Broadcast Schedule (Times in Central Standard Time) Television

How to Keep in Touch with Us in 3 Steps

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

DAYSTAR (M-F)

3:30-4:00pm

Nationwide

WJYS-TV (M-F)

6:30-7:00am

Chicago, IL.

WCIU-TV (Sun.)

10:30-11:00am

Chicago, IL.

Word Network

10:30-11:00am

Nationwide

(M-F)

www.livingwd.org www.billwinston.org

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

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

Interfaith families are welcome.

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

Lutheran-Independent

Grace Lutheran Church

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

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

Childcare Available

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

744 Fair Oaks Ave. Oak Park 386-4920 Rev. Daniel deBeer, Interim Pastor

Sunday Schedule Worship Service 9:30am Child care provided

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

Roman Catholic

Ascension Catholic Church

Roman Catholic

St. Bernardine Catholic Church Harrison & Elgin, Forest Park

CELEBRATING OUR 105TH YEAR! Sat. Masses: 8:30am & 5:00pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00am & 10:30am 10:30 Mass-Daycare for all ages CCD Sun. 9am-10:15am Reconciliation: Sat. 9am & 4pm Weekday Masses: Monday–Friday 6:30am Church Office: 708-366-0839 CCD: 708-366-3553 www.stbern.com Pastor: Fr. Stanislaw Kuca Traditional Catholic

The Traditional Catholic Latin Mass

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

Third Unitarian Church 11am Service: “Celebration of Life” thirdunitarianchurch.org (773) 626-9385 301 N. Mayfield near Austin and Lake

Grace Lutheran School

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

Christ Lutheran Church

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

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

305 Circle Ave, Forest Park Sunday Worship, 9:30 am Adult Bible Class, 10:45 am Wheelchair Access to Sanctuary Leonard Payton, Pastor Roney Riley, Assistant Pastor 708-366-3226 | www.stjohnforestpark.org

808 S. East Ave. 708/848-2703 www.ascensionoakpark.com Worship: Saturday Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:00, 11 am, 5:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 pm Saturday Taize Prayer 7:30 pm First Fridays Feb.– Dec. & Jan. 1 Holy Hour 6:00 pm Third Thursdays

Rev. James Hurlbert, Pastor

Roman Catholic

St. Edmund Catholic Church

188 South Oak Park Ave. Saturday Masses: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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

Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: As Announced Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 p.m.

Parish Office: 708-848-4417 School Phone: 708-386-5131

To place a listing in the Religion Guide, call Mary Ellen: 708/613-3342

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF OAK PARK 405 North Euclid Ave.

The Light of God surrounds you.

Sunday Services 9 am & 11 am Youth Education 11 am 708-848-0960 — unityoakpark.org

Upcoming Religious Holidays

June 26-28 Eid al Fitr

July

Islam

29 Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul Christian 9 Martyrdom of the Bab Asalha Puja Day

11 St Benedict Day All Saints

Baha’i

Buddhist

Catholic Christian

Orthodox Christian

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM New local ads this week

HOURS: 9:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M. MON–FRI

WEDNESDAY

CLASSIFIED Deadline is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Place your ad online anytime at: www.OakPark.com/ClassiďŹ ed/

41

YOUR WEEKLY AD

REACHES SIX SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES: OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST, FOREST PARK, BROOKFIELD, RIVERSIDE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, AND PARTS OF CHICAGO

Please Check Your Ad: The publisher will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

Wednesday Journal Classified must be notified before the second insertion.

The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement.

BY PHONE: (708) 613-3333 | BY FAX: (708) 524-0447 | BY E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@OAKPARK.COM | CLASSIFIEDS@RIVERFOREST.COM HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

BILLING & ADMIN SUPPORT Intermodal Logistics Company, located in central downtown Oak Park, seeking a full-time Billing and Administrative Support professional.

The ideal candidate must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to learn new skills in our growing organization.

Staff Accountant sought by Shiftgig Inc. in Chicago, IL: Prep & review monthly reconciliations, customize reports in NetSuite & Domo; Participate in month-end complex transaction analysis; Prep audit & review of annual fin’l statements; Assist w/ drafting co’s fin’l & acctg policies, maintains co’s tax apportionment schedules for annual reports incl franchise, income, property, & payroll tax, manage commission, vacation, & workers’ compensation; Provide support & direction to both AP & AR daily; Prep monthly reporting package for investors; Analyze fin’l statements & provide fin’l recommendations.

Reqd: Master’s deg in Accountancy, CPA license. Proficient with SQL & VBA. Mail CV to: A. Schlosser, 550 W Jackson Blvd, 18th Fl, Chicago, IL 60661

Primary Responsibilities Include: * Ability to perform complex billing processes * Light phone work, filing, order supplies Proficiencies: * Microsoft Word & Excel Training will be provided. Logistics industry and /or Quick Books knowledge is a plus. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates can email resume and cover letter to humanresources@icl-na.com BUS DRIVER The Park District of Oak Park is seeking a bus driver to safely transport program participants using the Park District’s 15 passenger van. Additionally, the bus driver will be responsible for completing daily vehicle inspection logs and fill the vehicle up with gas. Hours vary depending on trips scheduled.

Compensation up to $14/hour DOQ. To view full job description and to apply, go to www.pdop. org JOB ID 1261 DRIVER-Part Time ASAP Local company looking for part time parts driver/receiving clerk.

Must be drug Free and have valid IL DL. Must be able to lift 75lbs.

Hours 10am til 3 pm. $12/hr. Email resume: HR@sievertelectric.com NO PHONE CALLS PART TIME ADMIN ASST Local private early childhood center looking for a part time administrative assistant. Must have basic computer and organization skills, and be able to work independently.

Please send current resume to blockscenters@gmail.com REAL ESTATE CLOSING COORDINATOR We are a dynamic residential Real Estate office operating out of a River Forest location seeking a candidate to coordinate our closings.

Responsibilities include: handling escrow accounts, completing brokers’ statements, issuing commission checks, plus other administrative duties.

Familiarity with QuickBooks a big plus. Real Estate office experience ideal but not required. Position reports to our office manager as well as being an assistant to the broker/ owners of the company.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Send resume to: iris@gagliardorealty.com SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER? Call Us For Advertising Rates!

708/613-3333

SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE NEW CONCEPT! HISTORIC MAYWOOD MANOR

902 S. 3RD AVENUE (2 blks W of 1st Ave & 1 blk N of Madison) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000+ sq ft of living space? Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Plus you can customize and design your living space to better meet your needs! For details Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK 2BR & 1BR 2BR & 1 BR apts in a smaller, quiet building. 2 BR $1050/mo. 1 BR $890/mo. Short walk to Green Line “L�. Updated with fresh paint.

Very clean. No smoking. No pets.

Credit check and 1 1/2 mos. security deposit required.

Call 708-404-2865.

FOREST PARK 1 BR CONDO MUST SEE! One bedroom/one bath condo down town Forest Park near all public transportation, Restaurants and shops. Unit has wood floors throughout, granite kitchen counter tops, updated bathroom, beautiful balcony and laundry facility in building. Parking Available. $1,080 monthly rent.

708-602-7175 OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated.

Dining room. Parking available.

Walk to El. $625-$1250.

www.oakrent.com

CITY RENTALS 2 BR/1 BA 4940 W VAN BUREN 2 br/1 bath apartment for rent at 4940 West Van Buren. Rent $750 plus 1 month security. Utilities not included. Quiet Building. No pets allowed. On the street parking.

Please call 773-261-7131.

AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 1 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 3rd Floor. $800/month. Heat not included. 708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

SUBURBAN RENTALS

M&M

property management, inc.

708-386-7355 • www.mmpropmgt.com 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Contact us for a complete list of available rentals throughout Oak Park and Forest Park.

Apartment listings updated daily at:

ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro.

Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up.

773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt.

773-378-8888

CHURCHES FOR RENT MAYWOOD COUNTRY CHURCH Lovely, old fashioned country church in Maywood, on corner of Fifth and Erie is looking for a roommate or tenant. We are willing to work out a flexible arrangement if you are an appropriate tenant. Various size spaces. Call 708 344-6150, leave a message.

OAK PARK CLASSIC CHURCH FOR RENT

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

708-848-5460

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST * 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 5 room suites 7756 Madison St. - Store: 926 sq. ft.

- Office: 900 sq. ft.

* OAK PARK *

6955 North Ave. - 3 room office suite 6957 North Ave. - 2 room office suite 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 room office suite

Find your new apartment this Saturday from 10 am – 4pm at 35 Chicago Avenue.

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

Strand & Browne 708/488-0011 Lost & Found and To Be Given Away ads run free in Wednesday Classified. To place your ad, call 708-6133342

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE FOREST PARK OFFICE/ STOREFRONT FOR LEASE Busy Madison Street location.

1350 sq ft

Call 708-771-2020

GARAGE/YARD SALES Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 3 FAMILIES 1010 THOMAS (Off Harvard St)

FRI 6/30 & SAT 7/1 9AM-4PM SUN 7/2 11AM-4PM

Fire pit, Art, guitars & PA equip, lawnmower, frames, 2 chain link gates, fishing, garden, hardware & tools, office, (Mom in asst living now–lots of home goods) CDs, DVDs, books, DVD player, Clothes .50-$2–ladies 6-16, shoes, men L/ XL, diabetic socks, linens, dishes, glassware, ionizer, jewelry, naval ceremonial sword, TV converter boxes, so much more stuff!

Oak Park

GARAGE SALE 230 S TAYLOR AVE FRI JUN 30 & SAT JULY 1 10 AM TO 3PM

Clothes: Children, Adult Men & Women; Dishes & glasses; Furniture; Sheets, Towels; Games & Toys; Stuffed Animals; Pots, Pans, Irons; Misc.

ESTATE SALE Riverside

ESTATE SALE 3242 S HARLEM FRI SAT SUN 6/30 7/1 7/2 10AM TO 4PM

Wide variety of household items, some from Amsterdam. Also, commercial bar and restaurant equipment. Numbers will be given out at 8AM. Sale opens at 10AM.

TO BE GIVEN AWAY 2 FREE SOFAS 2 sofas to be given away, 1 a sofa bed. You pick it up.

Call 708-328-7009.

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

LOST & FOUND LOST iPHONE Lost Rose Gold iPhone 7 along Harlem between Division & Roosevelt, weekend of 6/10-11.

Call 708-383-2890.

AIR CONDITIONING/ HEAT AIR CONDITIONING AND APPLIANCE EXPERT Air Conditioning Automotive A/C Refrigerators Ranges • Ovens Washer • Dryers Hot Water Heaters Rodding Sewers Lic/Bonded 25 yrs experience

FREE SERVICE CALL WITH REPAIR AND SENIOR/VETERAN DISCOUNT.

708-785-2619 or 773-585-5000

CEMENT

CARPENTRY CARPENTER

Full-service general carpenter with 20 years experience specializing in renovation, remodeling and structural repairs. Dedicated to offering the highest-quality craftsmanship, affordability, integrity and customer service. Your ideas crafted with precision and attention to detail.

CALL PATRICK: 773-503-2212

CEMENT Finishing Touch Cement & Masonry Residential and Commercial Driveways | Garage Floors Sidewalks | Steps | Patios Specializing in Stamped Concrete Tuck Pointing and All Types Brickwork

Rocco Martino 708-878-8547 FinishingTouchCement2 @gmail.com

For All Your Concrete Needs!

Email us: classifieds@ RiverForest.com

CEMENT

MAGANA

C O N C R E T E C O N S T RU C T I O N “QUALITY IS OUR FOUNDATION� ESTABLISHED IN 1987

COMMERCIAL ˜ INDUSTRIAL ˜ RESIDENTIAL

708.442.7720 '5,9(:$<6 Â&#x2021; )281'$7,216 Â&#x2021; 3$7,26 67(36 Â&#x2021; &85% *877(56 Â&#x2021; 6,'(:$/.6 612: 3/2:,1* Â&#x2021; 67$03(' &2/25(' $**5(*$7( &21&5(7( FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED

ATTENTION! HOME IMPROVEMENT PROS! Advertise your home improvement business in WEDNESDAY CLASSIFIED. Call 708/613-3342

42

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

CLASSIFIED CONCRETE

ELECTRICAL

U G CON C RETE

PLUMBING

A&A ELECTRIC

UNITED GENERAL CONCRETE, INC.

Specializing In: t 4JEFXBMLT t 4UBJST t %SJWFXBZT t 1BUJPT t (BSBHF 'MPPST BOE .PSF -JDFOTFE t #POEFE t *OTVSFE 'SFF &TUJNBUFT

708-784-9801 708-743-5058

Plumbing & Sewer Service FREE ESTIMATES Service in 1 Hour in Most Cases

708-409-0988 â&#x20AC;˘ 708-738-3848

Sr. Discounts â&#x20AC;˘ 30 Yrs. Exp | Servicing Oak Park and all surrounding suburbs

All Work Guaranteed Lowest Prices Guaranteed FREE Video Inspection with Sewer Rodding /P +PC 5PP -BSHF t /P +PC 5PP 4NBMM Family Owned & Operated

Insurance Restoration

CHIMNEY REPAIRS/ HANDYMAN

Blue Wolf Chimney, Dryer Vent, & Handyman Services 828-246-1277 Sweep Furnaces, Fireplaces, Woodstoves, Clean Dryer Vents/ Repair/ Replace, Reline Chimneys, Masonry Repairs & Waterproofing, Raincaps, Animal Removal , 10 % Cash & Senior Repairs 828-246-1277

Pamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A+ Cleaning Service

Jump into spring! Everything we touch turns to clean! For a detailed cleaning please call 708-937-9110

Our 71st Year

Sales & Service Free Estimates

Cool your Rooms with Ceiling Fans!

Installing Ceiling Fans Rewiring Old Houses Service Upgrades

Reasonable Pricing & Free Estimates

â&#x20AC;˘ No Job Too Big or Too Small â&#x20AC;˘ Lic * Bonded * Ins * 24 hrs

708-445-0447

(708) 652-9415 www.forestdoor.com

HANDYMAN CURT'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Drywall Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Painting Fans Installed â&#x20AC;˘ Carpentry Trim Gutter Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Window Repair

FREE ESTIMATES Excellent References No Job Too Small

ELECTRICAL LOW-VOLTAGE

708-488-9411

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

Call for free estimate.

(708) 639-5271

%,%#42)#!, (!.$9-!. 3%26)#%3 !LL 4YPES OF (OME 2EPAIRS 2EPAIRS )NSTALLATIONS 0ROFESSIONAL 1UALITY 7ORK !T 2EASONABLE 0RICES 0ROMPT 3ERVICE 3MALL *OBS A 3PECIALTY

+$1'<0$1 &2175$&725

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

Call: 773-671-4996 www.klisflooring.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

James Campbell 773-406-1832 www.NLPRCO.com adjuster3@comast.net

Electric Door Openers

FOUR SEASONS ELECTRIC

Lic. #0967

A+ AAA Business Rating

Garage Doors &

ELECTRICAL

t

Free inspection Consultation â&#x20AC;˘ Re-siding Roofing â&#x20AC;˘ Restoration

GARAGE/GARAGE DOOR

CLEANING

:H GR TXDOLW\ ZRUN DW DIIRUGDEOH SULFHV

:D\QH

Map It!

AFFORDYS

PAINTING & REPAIRS

HANDYMAN Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Repair

We Do It All 30 yrs. experience

Drywall H Painting H Tile Plumbing H Electric H Floors Windows H Doors H Siding Ask Us What We Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Do

708-557-9258 708-435-9228

ALEX PAINTING &

708-296-2060

DECORATING

HANDYMAN

Exterior and Interior All Work Guaranteed 35 Years Experience Call 708-567-4680

Roofing Repairs Concrete Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall All types of handiwork Call For Free Estimates

CLASSIC PAINTING

773-732-2263

Appliances & Furniture Removal Pickup & Delivery. 708-848-9404

Mulch & Topsoil

Topsoil, Garden Mix, Mushroom, Super Mix, Compost, Gravel, Sand

Residential & Commercial

Tuckpointing / Masonry Work

~ Specializing in Chimneys - Rebuild - Repaired New Liner Installation Lintel Repairs & Stone Veneer 40 yrs. experience Fully insured

(including Workmans Comp)

708-354-2501 Ritewaybrickglobal.net

WINDOWS

McNulty Plastering & Stucco Co.

Small & big work. Free estimates.

Complete Plaster, Stucco & Re-Coating Services

FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

(708) 452-8929

Work Guaranteed

ROOFING

MIDWEST ROOFING

SureGreenLandscape�com

847-888-9999 â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ 630-876-0111 630-876-0111 847-888-9999

All types of roofing repairs Commercial - Residential Call for free estimate

773-637-0692

GO TO OAKPARK.COM/GARAGESALES TODAY! or call Mary Ellen at 708.613.3342 to place an ad

G AR

SALAEGE S

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of PAULINE DOROTHY TURLOW for change of name to PAULINE TERLIKOWSKI, Case No. 2017CONC00049.

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

In re the marriage of Carolina Jimenez,Petitioner and Genaro Jimenez Respondent, Case No. 2017D-005150.

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

Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before /bJuly 17, 2017, /rdefault may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

LEGAL NOTICE

CALL THE WINDOW MAN!

Licensed

PUBLIC NOTICES

Published in Wednesday Journal 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2017

708/386-2951 t ANYTIME

Licensed, Bonded, Insured, & EPA Certified Expert craftsmanship for over 50 years

PUBLIC NOTICES

DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk.

BROKEN SASH CORDS?

PLASTERINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; STUCCOING

BASEMENT CLEANING

Premium Shredded Hardwood���������������� $25/yd Premium Bark Fines �� $39/yd Premium Blend Dark�� $32/yd Blonde Cedar������������� $45/yd Dyed Red/Brown ������� $28/yd Playmat �������������������� $28/yd Western Red Cedar ���� $58/yd â&#x20AC;˘ Spreading Available! â&#x20AC;˘

RITEWAY BRICK RESTORATION

708.749.0011

HAULING

FAST DELIVERY

TUCKPOINTING

Fast & Neat Painting/Taping/Plaster Repair Low Cost

Ask for John

LANDSCAPING

Public Notice: Your right to know

PLUMBING

A-All American

Ceiling Fans Let an American Veteran do your work Installed We fix any electrical problem and do small jobs Home Re-wiring â&#x20AC;˘ New Plugs & Switches Added New circuit breaker boxes â&#x20AC;˘ Code violations corrected Service upgrades,100-200 amp â&#x20AC;˘ Garage & A/C lines installed Fast Emergency Service | Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Industrial Free Home Evaluations | Lic. â&#x20AC;˘ Bonded â&#x20AC;˘ Ins. â&#x20AC;˘ Low Rates â&#x20AC;˘ Free Est.

INSURANCE RESTORATION

CHIMNEY CLEANING

KLIS FLOORING INC.

(708) 613-3333 â&#x20AC;˘ FAX: (708) 524-0447 â&#x20AC;˘ E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@OAKPARK.COM | CLASSIFIEDS@RIVERFOREST.COM

Insured

Ralph Grande Elmwood Park 708-452-8929

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

NOTICE IS GIVEN by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park that by Resolution adopted the 15th day of JUne, 2017 the Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park has made a determination of the Prevailing Rate of wages as required by SEctions 1 through 12 of the Illinois Prevailing WAge Act being 820 ILCS 130/1 through 130/12.

Notice is given you, the public, that on June 6, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of PAULINE DOROTHY TURLOW to the name of PAULINE TERLIKOWSKI. This case will be heard in courtroom 1702 on August 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Published in Wednesday Journal 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: D17151105 on June 6, 2017. Under the Assumed Business Name of V-MAC TECHNOLOGIES with the business located at: 3718 N. NORDICA, CHICAGO, IL 60634. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: JAIME A. CONSTANZA 3718 N. NORDICA CHICAGO, IL 60634.

Published in Wednesday Journal 6/14, 6/21, 6/28/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, County Department, County Division. In the matter of the petition of Jeremy Silvester Brown, Jr. for change of name to Jeremiah Wahid Muhammad, Case No. 20174003291.

Maria Saldana Executive Director Housing Authority of the Village of Oak Park

Notice is given you, the public, that on June 15, 2017, I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Jeremy Silvester Brown, Jr., to the name of Jeremiah Wahid Muhammad. This case will be heard in courtroom 111 on August 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

Published in Wednesday Journal 6/28/17

Published in Forest Park Review 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2017

Starting a New Business?

Publish your Assumed Name Legal Notice here! Call for details: 708/613-3342

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

CLASSIFIED

43

(708) 613-3333 • FAX: (708) 524-0447 • E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@OAKPARK.COM | CLASSIFIEDS@RIVERFOREST.COM

Let the sun shine in...

Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year OakPark.com | RiverForest.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF CONNECTICUT Court of Probate, District of Norwich Probate Court NOTICE OF HEARING

The Village of Riverside is accepting Statements of Qualifications for Phased Architectural Services.

Responses are due by 4:00 p.m.

(CST) on Friday, July 21, 2017, at the Riverside Village Office, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546. Interested parties may obtain the Request for Qualification Specifications on the Village’s website www.riverside.il.us or by contacting the Village Clerk, weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 708-447-2700. Please submit 5 bound copies and one digital copy to Jessica Frances, Village Manager.

IN THE MATTER OF Makala Irene Burage (17-00352) Pursuant to an order of the Court dated June 19, 2017, a hearing will be held on an application for a name change as in said application on file more fully appears, at the Court of Probate on July 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM Kaitlyn Brice, Assistant Clerk Published in Forest Park Review 6/28/2017

Published by Authority of the Village of Riverside, Illinois Village Manager’s Office Published in RB Landmark 6/28/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Riverside of Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics, and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city, or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” (820 ILCS 130/) has determined on, and as effective from June 5, 2017, that the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics, and other workers engaged in the contruction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Township of Riverside is the same as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Cook County as of June 13, 2017. A copy of the full ordinance and the Department of Labor determination is available for inspection by any interested party in the Township of Riverside office, located at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM weekdays, and to any employer or association of employers and any person or association of employees who have filed, or file their names and addresses, requesting copies of the same. ____________________ Liane J. Blauw Riverside Township Clerk Dated: June 13, 2017.

Published in RB Landmark 6/28/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) THE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE IS ACCEPTING SEALED QUOTATIONS FOR: TREATED SOIL REMEDIATION AT 2710 HARLEM AVENUE Quotations shall be submitted in the manner specified to the Village of Riverside Community Development Department, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546 until 2:00 PM on July 10, 2017. The Village of Riverside is accepting sealed quotations for treated soil excavation and disposal, and placement of backfill material at 2710 Harlem Avenue in Riverside, IL 60546. For questions and to receive a copy of the RFQ please contact: Sean McLellan Deigan & Associates, LLC Environmental Consultant to Village 847-578-5000 email: smclellan@ deiganassociates.com Published in RB Landmark 6/28/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATION

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Riverside Prevailing Wage Act Notice Of Determination

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 19, 2017, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, adopted Ordinance No. 17-222, determining prevailing wages pursuant to 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq., the Illinois “Prevailing Wage Act,” which determination is now effective.

NOTICE IS GIVEN by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverside that by Ordinance No. 2952 adopted on the 15th day of June, 2017, the Village of Riverside has made a determination of the Prevailing Rate of Wages as required by the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq., as amended.

Published by Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Park.

Cathy Haley Village Clerk

Vicki Scaman Village Clerk Published in Wednesday Journal 6/28/17

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING A community meeting will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Grove Apartments Community Room, 442 S. Grove Avenue, in Oak Park, Illinois. The meeting will be to discuss the proposed 21 unit townhome community proposed at 932946 Madison, Oak Park, Illinois.

Published in Wednesday Journal 6/28/2017

Published in RB Landmark 6/28/17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 17 July 2017, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park, Illinois, the Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for relief from Section 9-3B-3 “Lot Area Requirements”, and other such variations and zoning relief as may be necessary to construct a townhome development at the property legally described as: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN HOLLEY’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 31 AND 32 IN RAILROAD ADDITION TO HARLEM, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 1892 AS DOCUMENT 409003, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 233 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, Illinois.

PIN: 15-12-429-012-0000 The applicant is Dave Northey, Partner, Gordon/Jones LLC.

Selling your Condo By Owner?

Call to advertise:

Signed: Kerri McBride, Acting Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Published in Forest Park Review 06/28/17

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-5, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-5, Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL L. ALLISON, JR., TERESA ALLISON, LVNV FUNDING LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 16 CH 5027 1245 S. 11TH AVE. Maywood, IL 60153 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1245 S. 11TH AVE., Maywood, IL 60153 Property Index No. 15-15-217-0070000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $114,882.05.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire

transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3398.

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

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3398 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 5027 TJSC#: 37-3960 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I721303

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

OLIVEA SHANNON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; OAK VIEW TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants, 16 CH 14664 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, July 25, 2017 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. 16-05-307-035-1004.

Commonly known as 7 Division Street, 2A, Oak Park, IL 60302.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-011467 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I723556

MORTGAGE DIRECTORY

MORTGAGE RATE DIRECTORY LENDER COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK - RIVER FOREST

(708) 660-7006 1001 Lake St., Oak Park IL 60301 www.cboprf.com

AMOUNT

RATE/YR

80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%

4.000% / 30 yr. fixed 3.875% / 20 yr. fixed 3.250% / 15 yr. fixed 3.500% / 5 yr. ARM 3.625% / 7 yr. ARM 3.750% / 10 yr. ARM

POINTS/ APP. FEE 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550 0%/$550

A.P.R.

4.070% 3.972% 3.372% 3.890% 3.892% 3.915%

· Approved IHDA Mortgage Program Lender · Financing available up to 97% LTV Construction Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit available – call for terms.

Mortgage rates are accurate as of Monday afternoon. Due to the fluctuation of mortgage rates, the rates may vary before publication. Contact your mortgage lender for complete details. Mortgage rates vary in APR and other qualifying factors.

To Advertise your Mortgage Rates, call Mary Ellen Nelligan: 708/613-3342

e l a S e g a r a G T Find the BES ay Classified! d s e n d e W n i s d A

44

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

CLASSIFIED

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

(708) 613-3333 • FAX: (708) 524-0447 • E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@OAKPARK.COM | CLASSIFIEDS@RIVERFOREST.COM

Let the sun shine in...

Public Notice: Your right to know In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year OakPark.com | RiverForest.com | PublicNoticeIllinois.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.JOHNNIE WATSON, LAQUILLA HARDMAN, JOHNNIE NELSON WATSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS– DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 014770 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD. OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1218 N. AUSTIN BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-127-0300000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21664.

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

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt

Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I721777

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8692.

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

I723315

Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale

other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 18.5(g-1).

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8255.

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

I724400

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act., which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination.

The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Restrictions or prohibitions of pets do not apply to service animals.

To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at: 1-800-669-9777.

WEDNESDAY JOURNAL Forest Park Review, Landmark

ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK HELP WANTED DRIVERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS! TTI Inc continues to grow - Family Owned, Driver satisfaction is a priority! EXPERIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van *LTL Reefer. Full benefits w/ Minimal health ins. Premiums, FREE after 5 years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program!

Must have Class A CDL & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1-800-222-5732 Apply online ttitrucking.com

Save On A Metal Roof!

60-60-60 Sale. 60% Off Installation 60 Months No Interest $60 Gift Card with Estimate.

1-800-784-2150 • www.1866GetAPro.com

DRIVERS - Regional & OTR $58,000.00 $70,000.00+/yr *$2000.00 Sign-on *Weekly payroll *BENEFITS & MORE!!! Class-A CDL and 12 months tractor trailer experience Visit: LCLbulk.com

TRAINING/EDUCATION AIRLINE CAREERS FOR NEW YEAR - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 1-800-481-8312

FARM & RANCH Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 • www.BaseCampLeasing.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.IWONA JARZYNA, PAWEL KOPEC, PIOTR CHMIELEWSKI, CITIBANK, N.A., RBS CITIZENS, N.A. S/B/M TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 22653 917 NORTH LOMBARD AV A/K/A 917 NORTH LOMBARD AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 917 NORTH LOMBARD AV A/K/A 917 NORTH LOMBARD AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-123-0290000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car detached garage.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB) Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES J. NOVAK, KATHLEEN A. NOVAK A/K/A KATHLEEN ANN NOVAK, BEERMANN SWERDLOVE LLP, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, GERALDINE M. REDMOND, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 09899 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE FOREST PARK, IL 60130 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1537 SOUTH ELGIN AVENUE, FOREST PARK, IL 60130 Property Index No. 15-24-215-0340000.

The real estate is improved with a tan, vinyl siding, single family, with a two car detached garage.

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

FREE LIFELINE PHONE AND MINUTES Get a free phone* + 350 minutes, unlimited texts & 500MB of data each month if you qualify for Lifeline Assistance. Apply at www.enroll.accesswireless.com. * Free phone may be provided by Access Wireless. Access Wireless is a service provider for the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline Service is provided by i-wireless, LLC, d/b/a Access Wireless, which is an eligible telecommunications carrier. Lifeline service is non-transferable. Only one Lifeline discount may be received per household. Only eligible customers may enroll in the program. Customers who willfully make a false statement in order to obtain the Lifeline benefit can be punished by fine or imprisonment, or can be barred from the program. Customers must present proper documentation confirming eligibility for the Lifeline program.

3

6

A government-funded Lifeline Assistance Program.

WEDNESDAY CLASSIFIED: Great papers,

Communities

To Place Your Ad, Call: 708/613-3333

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

Senior Living CLASSIFIED

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

(708) 613-3333 • FAX: (708) 524-0447 • E-MAIL: CLASSIFIEDS@OAKPARK.COM | CLASSIFIEDS@RIVERFOREST.COM

Let the sun shine in...

Buy an ad and Public Notice: Your right to know get a FREE story!

In print • Online • Available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year RBLandmark.com PublicNoticeIllinois.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Want to reach local seniors?

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to reach thousands of mature readers in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside, North Riverside & Brookfield.

A great chance to tell your story to potential residents & clients!

Promote your quality health care, transportation, independent and assisted living options, care management services, respite care, financial and legal services, and more.

To reserve your space, call

708.524.8300

Publish Date:

July 12th Ad Materials due: REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

July 7th FOR SALE

FOR SALE

45

S P O R T S

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERFOREST.COM

EVE RYT OAK HING EVE PAR OAKRYONEK PAR K

IN T PAL HE YOUM OF RH AN

D

46

Over the past two seasons at Fenwick, senior defenseman Louie Gomez accounted for almost 40 goals and 30 assists.

Courtesy of Anita Alvarez

GOMEZ

A versatile leader from page 48 Team Illinois’ title perhaps eased the pain for some of the Blackhawks’ fans following their recent postseason debacle — swept 4-0 by the Nashville Predators in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Coupled with that harsh reality, the Pittsburgh Penguins won a second straight NHL title.

At least Illinois high school hockey got the better of Pittsburgh prepsters on their own ice. Trailing Team Pittsburgh 3-1 early in the second period, Team Illinois reeled off five unanswered goals to repeat as national champions at the prestigious 24-team tournament.

Jacob Rott and Jake Vennetti, a pair of high-scoring forwards from Providence Catholic, had four goals and five assists apiece in the tournament, while Nicholas Feldman from Benet Academy led Team Illinois in scoring goals with five.

Anchoring the defense

Check out the new mobile version of Available Now

Following his outstanding career at Fenwick, Gomez earned a spot on the prestigious Team Illinois showcase roster, which typically boasts players from solid Illinois high school programs like Providence, Benet, New Trier, Loyola, Barrington, St. Viator, Glenbrook North, and the list goes on.

Several OPRF High School players tried out for the team but didn’t make the cut.

OPRF senior Ben Ostler, one of the best goaltenders in the state, was the lone player from the Huskies who made the Team Illinois roster as a reserve. Ostler practiced with the team and competed in exhibition games prior to the tournament.

The highly selective process of putting the roster together is a testament to how competitive high school hockey is in Illinois.

Gomez secured his spot on the squad due to his mental toughness and hockey skills.

Fenwick hockey head coach Chris Lappin, who recently completed his first year with the Friars, was thrilled to see Gomez on the showcase team.

“No question he deserved to be on Team Illinois,” Lappin said. “I can confidently say he was one of the top five defensemen in the state. He’s a tough kid and contributed heavily on the showcase team. Illinois always performs nationally so I was excited to see Louie get an opportunity.”

Prior to the showcase tournament, Gomez excelled as an assistant captain and as the the blue line anchor for the Friars. He powered Fenwick to the Chicago Catholic League finals and a Sweet 16 showing in the state playoffs.

“We play in the two toughest leagues in the state,” Lappin said. “We relied on Louie all season. He’s an offensive-minded defenseman, but he grew into a wellrounded two-way player. He was a lockdown defender who could make plays with the puck on his blade.”

Well-liked leader Gomez has an All-Star personality as well.

“What’s great about Louie is that he’s a better kid than he is a hockey player,” Lappin said. “He always kept the boys light in the locker room with his sense of humor.

He is all business on the ice. He had a lowkey, humble mindset and it was a privilege to coach a kid who was never late and was always ready when the going got tough.”

Gomez says he enjoyed his hockey years at Fenwick.

“Fenwick hockey has given me a chance to play for more than just myself, but rather something larger. Our team really came together as a family and it made my years here special.”

Because Gomez was a popular and respected leader among his Fenwick teammates and coaches, assuming a similar role on Team Illinois came naturally.

“My role was to play consistent defense and do everything I can to help out the goalies,” he said. “Playing with the guys that I competed against locally was a special experience.”

Gomez certainly executed his role effectively at America’s Showcase, dishing out five assists and scoring a goal.

He also put up impressive numbers at Fenwick. Through his junior and senior campaigns, Gomez scored close to 40 goals and dished out 30 assists for the Friars.

He is the first Fenwick defenseman to play for the showcase team since Liam Conroy in 2014.

The small number of OPRF and Fenwick hockey players who have been listed on the Illinois Team roster serves as proof that it’s an uncommon accomplishment.

Gomez has left his mark at Fenwick both on and off the ice. In fact, he has represented the entire Oak Park-River Forest hockey community at some of high school hockey’s biggest events.

His role for the Friars as the focal point of their power play and breakouts translated well during his time with Team Illinois.

He repeatedly delivered on a loaded Illinois team that created momentum with their depth and versatility.

Prior to their 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh, Team Illinois notched wins against Missouri, Indiana, New Jersey, Florida and Texas.

Whether it’s with travel teams, Fenwick or Team Illinois, Gomez has already established a legacy as a decorated hockey player.

He’s not done yet, however, with the game that has given him so much.

He will attend the University of Iowa as a business major, with hopes of becoming an entrepreneur or business consultant. He also plans on continuing his athletic career.

“I want to play club hockey for the Hawkeyes,” said Gomez. “I want to keep having fun playing the game I love. Hockey has given me so many friends and memories. I want to make more.”

S P O R T S

OAKPARK.COM | RIVERF RIVERFOREST.COM FO OR REESSTT..COM RES CO C OM

2 0 1 6  2 0 1 7

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

W E D N E S D A Y

J O U R N A L

All-Stars Grace Hue Huettel- OPRF soccer Jeremy Hu Hunt- OPRF football Liam Hutc Hutchinson- Fenwick swimming Jaime Her Ja Hernandez- OPRF wrestling Alyona Jo Jochaniewicz- OPRF gymnastics Ellie Kenn Kennedy-Wood -OPRF water polo Maria Ken Kent- OPRF, rowing Julia KrauseKrause OPRF bbadminton/tennis adminton/tennis

Maria Krunic- OPRF badminton/tennis Ryan Kupiec- Fenwick soccer Katie Latham- OPRF golf Conner Lillig- Fenwick football/bowling/volleyball Irwin Loud- OPRF cross country/track Grace Luptak- OPRF gymnastics Tony Madrigal- OPRF wrestling Alex Marks ck cros ss country Marks- Fenwick cross

Conner nn Lillig

Adam Aguilar- Fenwick wrestling Sydney Babbington- OPRF softball Andrew Barkidkjija- OPRF soccer Hanna Blankemeier- OPRF swimming Keyon Blankenbaker- OPRF football McKenzie Blaze- Fenwick basketball Billy Bruce- Fenwick golf/basketball Liam Burns- OPRF hockey Natalie Cairo- Fenwick softball Anthony Cavalieri- Fenwick baseball Michael Cerceo- Fenwick baseball/soccer Christen Conley- OPRF field hockey Noah Coplan- OPRF football/track & field Tamsen Cronin- OPRF water polo Jack Darrow- Fenwick cross country Giselle Diaz- Fenwick softball Laura Durkin- Fenwick cross country Haley Fakouri- Fenwick tennis Nicole Finn- Fenwick cross country Kelly Frumkin- Fenwick water polo Isaiah Fuller- OPRF basketball Brandon Gage- OPRF track & field Mireya Garcia- OPRF volleyball Alexandra Gill- OPRF swimming Fiona Girardot- OPRF softball Louie Gomez- Fenwick hockey Jack Grace- Fenwick baseball Colleen Grogan- Fenwick track & field Noah Groll- Fenwick water polo Cameron Gross- OPRF basketball Kyle Gruszka- Fenwick soccer Carlos Gutierrez- Fenwick tennis Nico Halter- Fenwick tennis Ben Hancock- OPRF volleyball Conor Hendzel- Fenwick football/swimming/ water polo

DJ Steward

Bridget Ritten

Jared Ja d Scott S

Noah Groll

Drew Matticks- OPRF wrestling Molly McGuire- Fenwick water polo Ryan Molina- OPRF football/baseball Kate Moore- Fenwick basketball Brett Moorman- Fenwick football McKenzie Moorman- Fenwick volleyball Stephanie Mroz- Fenwick golf Luis Murphy- Fenwick water polo Samantha Neilson- OPRF swimming Maeve Nelson- OPRF softball Jamal Nixon- Fenwick basketball Casey O’Laughlin- Fenwick baseball Mike O’Laughlin- Fenwick football/basketball Ben Ostler- OPRF hockey Anthony Pasquesi- Fenwick track & field Margaret Planek- Fenwick volleyball Matt Politis- OPRF cross country Will Raidt- OPRF swimming Blair Ripley- OPRF basketball Bridget Ritten- Fenwick lacrosse Grace Rogoswski- Fenwick swimming Ella Rossa- OPRF field hockey/track & field J.P. Rotatori- OPRF swimming Rachel Rowe- OPRF track & field Joe Scanlon- Fenwick soccer Mahal Schroeder- OPRF cross country Jared Scott- OPRF football/basketball Mariah Scott- OPRF softball

Bla Ripleyy Blair

Flynn Sheehan- OPRF soccer Craig Shelton- OPRF football Justin Sosa- Fenwick baseball Spencer Smith- OPRF hockey Will Sophie- Fenwick softball Addie Steward-Nolan -OPRF water polo DJ Steward- Fenwick basketball Ellis Taylor- Fenwick football Tariq Thurman- OPRF football/wrestling JP Ungaretti- OPRF swimming Matthew Vietzen- OPRF cross country/track Brooke West- Fenwick swimming

47

48

Wednesday Journal, June 28, 2017

@ @OakPark

SPORTS

2016-17 WJ All-Stars 47

“What’s great about Louie is that he’s a better kid than he is a hockey player.”

CHRIS LAPPIN

Fenwick hockey head coach

Courtesy of Anita Alvarez

Louie Gomez is one of the rare Fenwick or OPRF hockey players to be selected for the Team Illinois roster.

Gomez gets defensive about his game Fenwick grad contributes to Team Illinois’ second straight title

BY PATRICK SKRINE

D

Contributing Reporter

espite an illustrious championship trophy (Stanley Cup, or if you prefer the French, La Coupe Stanley) and an epic few months of playoff hockey, the National Hockey League is often overlooked by American pro sports consumers who prefer to follow more popular leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB.

Unfortunately, a similar trend exists at the high school level, especially in Illinois where every sport is competitive.

The Chicago Blackhawks organization has worked strenuously to develop an NHL dynasty in the salary cap era, and their efforts have drawn more fans to hockey in the Windy City.

Like the Blackhawks’ run of winning the Stanley Cup three times, Illinois high school hockey has developed a dy-

nasty of its own. Team Illinois has won four of the last five, and back-to-back, championships at the annual America’s Showcase tournament.

Louie Gomez, a River Forest resident and 2017 Fenwick High School graduate, played a key role for Team Illinois this spring, which defeated Team Pittsburgh 6-3 in Pittsburgh on April 24.

See GOMEZ on page 46