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Ruby and friends, Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park

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for all the sweetest ones on your list

River Forest Chocolates The holidays are quickly approaching...

Come in for your handcrafted artisan chocolate confections.

Let us make your next event a little sweeter!

708.203.9337

7577 Lake St., River Forest (corner of Lake and Lathrop) Hours: M-F 11-5 • Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-5

Photos by Michelle Deiter

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Holiday shopping for tweens in Oak Park

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RUBY MEAD

’m what you call a tween. A tween is someone that is 11 or 12. Tweens are the hardest people to get gifts for when it comes to the holidays.

We don’t want little kid gifts, but we’re not ready for the teenage gifts.

Luckily, Oak Park has a huge selection of amazing stores with awesome gifts. From arts and crafts and stocking stuffers from Geppettos, wacky items from Pumpkin Moon, to amazing and beautiful clothes from Sugar Cup Trading, Oak Park has a great selection of gifts for us.

When I went to Geppetto’s Toy Box I found an awesome selection of gifts and stocking stuffers. I loved all of the jewelry and hair accessories. There were headbands that had cute little statements and/or animals on them and there were ones with just a simple decoration. I also loved the arts and crafts they had. I personally love art and creating

projects. A lot of people I know love art items like rainbow loom bracelets and duck tape.

Tweens love DIY projects and creating things that they can use every day. Geppetto’s had a large selection of amazing gifts and stocking stuffers.

I also visited Sugar Cup Trading. Their clothes are perfect for the tween style. When I went there I realized that I loved everything and everything was my style. If I was to only chose one thing from there I would go crazy trying to decide because everything there was perfect. I love Sugar Cup’s clothes - they’re absolutely fabulous. Sugar Cup also has great accessories and shoes. They have cute purses and jewelry that go with all of their outfits. The shoes they have are super stylish and sparkly, the perfect combination. They also have cute, simple shoes that I still think are so stylish.

All of Sugar Cup’s products are perfect for the tween style.

The last store that we went to was Pumpkin Moon. I love this store, it has such cool and unusual fun things. Pumpkin Moon also had a lot of DIY arts and crafts that are interesting and fun. They also have a lot of stocking stuffer items such as candy and a bunch of trick items. I also love their earmuffs and

photo: Sarah Corbin

hats. All of their hats have cool aliens or funny characters on them. All of their earmuffs have a cool design or an animal on them. They also have Japanese erasers. I love collecting those little cute erasers. Since they are cute animals or food you never end up using them as an eraser. Pumpkin Moon is the perfect place to find a wacky and fun item.

I love receiving gifts for Christmas but Christmas is really about giving to others and not thinking about yourself. Not all families are as lucky as mine, and some families can’t afford to give or receive gifts for Christmas.

That’s why at my school we’re doing a program where each class is assigned a family and we donate money to the program. Once we collect the amount of money we need we go out and buy gifts for the family. We were given a list of a thing that each person in the family wants for Christmas and that’s how we know what the people in the family want for Christmas. I am really excited for this program and I can’t wait to help these families in need.

I love the holiday season because I get to spend time with my family, and I am so lucky that I live in Oak Park where there are such great local shops that are great for gift giving.

Ruby Mead is 11 years old. She’s currently a 6th grader at Julian Middle School.

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We’ll be offering a Variety of Items for your Holiday Entertaining, including • All Butter Cookie Trays and 1 pound Boxes • Large Christmas Sugar Cookies • Stollen • 1 pound Rumball Trays, • Yule Logs • Christmas Tree Cakes • Fruit Cakes • plus our Everyday Fresh Baked Goods

We’ll be open on Tuesday/Christmas Eve 5am - 3pm 904 South Oak Park Ave. | Oak Park, IL 60304 | 708/383-1712 We’ll be closed for Winter Vacation 12/25/13 - 1/06/14.

We will reopen on Thursday, January 7th.

Treats for the treat of your life. Get your pet a true treat this holiday. Scratch n Sniff, Oak Park. $2.95 penguin, $.99 Snowflake

On the Cover: Ruby Mead, with friends at Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park.

Photography/Editorial: Sarah Corbin Design/Production: Andrew Mead, Debbie Becker, Maggie Acker & Phil Soell

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Sam & Lavi, Junia pants, $160. These silky pants are California comfort mixed with downtown looks.

Wrinkle free silky rayon fabric holds its shape, and the slight slouchy silhouette suits all body types.

Manouche Boutique, 7349 Madison, Forest Park BB Dakota faux leather motorcycle jacket, $112. My adorable new best friend! fully lined w/ quilting details, this faux leather jacket is a Fall must have, and will go everywhere with you.

Muse Boutique, 106 N. Marion St., Oak Park

Hoss Rain coat with sweater liner, Muse Oak Park Beaded necklace from local designer Bebeka, Manouche Boutique, Forest Park Free People brand lightly coated denim, Jayne Boutique, Forest Park - I'm obsessed with these flattering jeans with cool motorcycle stitching!

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Bead creative this Holiday Season!

Bead with us every Friday & Saturday until Christmas Dec. 13 & 14: $5 Angel Earrings Drop-In Workshop Dec. 20 & 21: $5 Button Wreath Ornament Drop-In Workshop Details & times at www.beadinhand.com/holiday-happenings

Order Holiday Pies, Cookies & Peppermint Bark from Buzz Cafe this Holiday Season!

Call 660-0894 or stop in to place your order TODAY!

Try one of our holiday projects suitable for ages 8 & up (Pssst . . . instructions are available on our website.)

An extraordinary selection of beads and beading supplies, tools and findings. Classes. Parties. Repairs.

145 Harrison Street, Oak Park, 708.848.1761 www.beadinhand.com Mon, Tue & Fri: 10-6 / Thur: 10-7 / Sat: 10-5 / Sun: 12-5 / Open 12-6 Wed in December

Arcade Jewelers The old, the new, the beautiful, the rare, the best

Arcade Jewelers 51 E Burlington, Riverside • (708) 442-8110 • www.arcadejewelers.net Holiday Hours: Open Tue thru Fri: 11am - 6pm • Sat & Sun: 11am - 4pm

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6625 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn • 708.637.4424 • Delivery & Catering Available

Santa Saturdays

Scoville Square 137 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park (corner of Oak Park Ave and Lake Street) Dec 14, 21st 12Noon - 3pm

Every Wednesday Holiday 50¢ wings and Gift $2.00 Millers Cards OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM-MIDNIGHT

• Meet Santa and Elf helper in our Magical Wonderland • write “Dear Santa” letters in our craft center and send in our Santa Mailbox • Live Holiday Music 3 -4pm provided by ‘The Gasse School of Music’ - Sweets served

Buy $25 worth and receive a $5 gift card

A Very Special Saturday Dec 14th • Noon - 1pm

“A Dickens kind of Christmas” life size puppet show for all ages

FREE!

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www.TheWingBoss.com

Scoville Square • 137 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

Details: www.hemingwaydistrict.com or www.stageritebydeb.com

Share your favorite spot with friends and family! Book Give $100 in Cucina Gift Certificates and receive a $25 Gift Certificate for yourself!

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*Gift cards may not be used for same day purchase.

Cucina Paradiso 708.848.3434 www.cucinaoakpark.com

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Our suburbs have a great array of local artists and artisans, here is one we know and love. Sandi Is Hooked offers a fun winter warmth with her homemade hooked pieces.

1. A must have for winter warmth.

2. Thick and soft and fabulous.

3. Hand felted hand made soap means you have your washcloth close and your soap never slips away.

4. Be the best dressed and warmest fan in the bleachers.

5. Spoil yourself in softness.

Find purchasing information: • facebook/Sandi Is Hooked • etsy/SandisHooked • SandiPedersen.com

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Come in and see what everyone is talking about!

Our 40th Year!

Original, handcrafted gifts and fine artwork by local artisans.

839 S. Oak Park Ave. • 708.848.4693

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1. Artfully crafted nesting tables. Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park. $375 • 2. Bikes for your bed or couch. Made from recycled plastic bottles in the Midwest by Inhabit. Refind Home, Oak Park. $68 • 3. Angelic, perfect for your mantel. Dream Big figure. Team Blonde, Forest Park. $38 • 4. Outdoor or indoor, whimsical moon for the home. For the Birds, Brookfield. $45 • 5. As you set your table, treat your holiday guests. Napkin rings for the decadent table setting by Juliska. Careful Peach, Oak Park. Set of 4, $65 • 6. Kathy Hansen our circulation director has purchased this calendar from Fitzgerald's Fine Stationery for years. She has a frame on the wall in her office space and we always, always think each month is more beautiful. Fitzgerald's Fine Stationery, Oak Park. $29 • 7. Made from Beeswax giving your home a warming honey colored glow. For the Birds, Brookfield. $20

We are decked out for

Christmas!

Shop our selection of wreaths, garland, tree stands, large assortment of lights, gift wrap, bows, bags, and tags!

We’ve got it all for Christmas!

Schauer’s Hardware 7449 W. Madison | Forest Park | 708-366-1100 Mon - Fri: 8-7 | Sat: 8-5 | Sun: 10-4

Tools Painting Supplies Shovels Ladders Electrical Light Bulbs Cleaning Products Brooms Screendoor or Window repair Nails & Screws Plumbing Keys Lawn & Garden

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EASTGATE Cafe & Bistro

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Get in the Holiday Spirit!

102 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL • 708.660.9091

Wednesday Special Buy a burger & a beer, get a second burger FREE. Offer good from 5-9pm

Open 7 days a week 8am-10pm www.eastgatecafe.net

• Haircut and style • Color and highlights • Manicure and pedicure

• Eyebrow and full facial threading • Makeup

OPEN ON SUNDAYS

Yule-K-Lele $14.95 with purchase of 3 cards.

• Birthday parties • Spa party packages & private party room

1105 Chicago Ave., Oak Park • 708 613 4723

www.kidshairsalonandspa.com

ALL MANNER OF THINGS TO DELIGHT YOU...

7223 Madison Street • Forest Park 708-209-1800 Xmas Hours: Sun 12-3, Mon 11-3 Tues-Fri 11-8, Sat 10-5

North Pole Communicator Talk to Santa Daily $29.95 with an purchase

See our selection of Willow Tree, Lennon & McCartney Gallery Collection, boxed and individual Christmas cards.

7443 W. Madison | Forest Park, IL. 60130 7443 W.Mon-Sat Madison | Forest Park,| 708-771-7761 IL. 60130 Hours: 9-5, Sun 12-4 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4 | 708.771.7761

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gifts 2013 A fair trade set, a perfect gift of thanks this holiday season.

Ten Thousand Villages, Oak Park $39

Erik and Me from Frank Lloyd Wright - the perfect teacher gift!

FLW Museum shop, Oak Park. $12

Necklaces, fair trade and eco friendly from Jayne in Forest Park. Prices vary.

Shar Dixon, US Made, a piece of nature artfully crafted. Camille Et Famille, Forest Park. $44

Michael Michaud designed Jade Plant necklace. Hand patinaed bronze. Careful Peach, Oak Park. $219, $89

Farm to Table, Scratch Made, American Food

Receive ten stamps FREE with the purchase of boxed Christmas cards off all feeders, bird baths, and bird houses SPEND $40 & RECEIVE $10 OFF ANY 1 HOUR SPA SERVICE AT BRENNAN MASSAGE & SPA 3700 Grand Blvd. Brookfield, IL 708.255.5335 | brennanspa.com Offer good till 12/31/2013

off seed and suet Great selection in children’s games and books SPEND $40 & RECEIVE 10% OFF AT NORA’S SHOE SHOP

Breakfast on the Weekends!

Complimentary Beignets Fresh Made Bagels $5 Bloody Marys Mimosa’s & Full Espresso Bar! A Gift Card Makes the Perfect Gift!

—Organic Fried Chicken on Sundays —$3Craf t Drafts & $.50 Wings on Mondays —$6M artini Tuesday —Winesday Wednesday 1 Bottle of Wine + 2 Entrees + 1 Dessert =$50

103 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 708.524.5740 | norasshoesshop.com Offer good till 12/31/2013 (Discount may not be used with other sales or promotions)

708.485.5711 shopforthebirds.com 9207 Broadway Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513

Holiday Hours: 11/29 till 12/23.

M 10-7, T,W 10-6, Th 10-7, F 10-6, Sat 9-5 and Sun 12-4

Follow us on BeerMenus.com • Like us on Facebook Lots of Parking • We Deliver & Cater!

7330 Harrison, Forest Park (Circle & Harrison) 708-366-6633 • www.AmeliasGoodFood.com

Mon–Thurs: 4-11pm, Fri: 11:30am-midnight, Sat: 7am-midnight, Sun: 8am–11pm

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Aquire SkillS, not Stuff! tuff! “My sons are 21 and 24 now and have never forgotten their training with GrandMaster Yu and Master Wilson.�

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gifts 2013 have you been naughty?

Our gift to you, 20% off, storewide thru Christmas

or nice?

7349 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130 | 708-366-8833

A Great Holiday Gift from local author, Paul Moroney

this holiday season take 20-50% off your entire purchase of clothing, accessories and footwear Dan Quinn is truly a page-turner, the life story of a young lad forced to leave an impoverished County Mayo and travel alone to a new life in America, both for better and for worse.

Sale excludes UGG

Madison STReeT Shoes 7500 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708-488-2190 M 10-6, T-TH 10-7, F 10-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 11-5 www.MadisonStreetShoes.com

JAYNE Available at The Book Table, Centuries and Sleuths and major on-line book sellers.

7423 Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 708-366-6300 Mon - Sat 10-8, Sun 11-5 www.JAYNEBoutique.com

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Yearbook designer Jef Anderson has designed these vintage era themed diner plates. The new Football themed plates are perfect for your football fan, or hostess of your favorite Super Bowl party. Check out www.

YearbookStudios.com and the new web store. Or visit in store in Forest Park. $18

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Party Room Available

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Book your holiday events!

Home of the West Side Women 773.921.1100 5638 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Become an artist of your own with the artistic team at Bead n Hand. Local owner Kim Humphrey is committed to our larger community. This year give someone a class as a gift or check out one of their drop in classes.

Check out www.BeadInHand.com for class details. Oak Park.

Local artist Jeanine Guncheon has been featured in galleries across the US, but her home base location in Forest Park has some of her best pieces.

Her hand painted bowls, hand tooled vintage jewelry, even furniture is on display and for purchase at Jeanine Guncheon Gallery Etc in Forest Park. Check out her website for examples of her work. www.

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STOCKING STUFFERS, FINE JOURNALS, PENS & MUCH MORE!

STOCKING STUFFERS, FINE JOURNALS, PENS & MUCH MORE!

401 South Boulevard at Ridgeland, Oak Park

708-383-8710

Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5:30pm Thurs 10:30am-7pm / Sat 9am-5pm

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Ruby, our 2013 tween expert modeling a sparkle hair clip and dress up dress down lacy t-shirt from Sugarcup Trading Company, Oak Park.

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Encourage some quiet meditative moments with the Buddha Board from Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park. $34.99

Oh yes - Lava Lamps never fell out of flavor from Pumpkin Moon, Oak Park. $20.50 Headbands, sparkle, bows and ribbon from Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park. Prices vary around $8

Rainbow Loom Re-fill Packs for every one from Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park. $5 (bands)

Creative Classic Candy from Pumpkin Moon, Oak Park.

Sparkle Clock from Pumpkin Moon, Oak Park. $13.85 Go with an art kit, Duct Tape Messenger Bag kit from Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park. $27.99

Cake Pops kit from Geppetto's Toy Box, Oak Park. $19.95 Design your own Yoyo from Sugarcup Trading Company, Oak Park. $18

Classic Games for family time are always great stocking stuffers from Geppettos Toy Box, Oak Park. $8.99 Cute as a bug ear muffs from Pumpkin Moon, Oak Park. $15

Manicure set with fabulous colorful case from Sugarcup Trading Co., Oak Park. $12

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Classic Tin Lunch boxes store everything - not just a lunch from Pumpkin Moon, Oak Park. $16

Clothing is key, accessories, galore at SugarCup Trading Co., Oak Park

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1. Fabulous, daily inspiration, fun. For a friend who means everything. Schauer's Hallmark, Forest Park. $9.95 • 2. Espe vegan driven purses and bags. Scratch n. Sniff, Oak Park. (P.S. If you are shopping for Sarah EVER - you can always buy her Espe.) • 3. Felted art hand clutch, fair trade. Camille et Famille, Forest Park. $11 • 4. Bossa Nova vinyl music to soothe her soul. Val's Halla Records, Oak Park. $29.99 • 5. Cozy cute hat and glove set. Manouche, Forest Park. $56 • 6. Listen, stay warm -ear muffs with ear buds. deedee & edee, Forest Park. • 7. The perfect spot to gift a gift card. Fair Trade. Ten Thousand Villages, Forest Park. $12 • 8. Button up! Clutch for your eyeglasses by Cinzia. Scratch n Sniff, Oak Park $12

SANDHILL CHRISTMAS TREES 1117 Chicago Ave in Oak Park (1 block east of Harlem) Since 1987 we’ve been supplying the Oak Park area with fresh Christmas trees of the highest possible quality. In addition to trees, you will also find wreaths of all sizes, garland, tree stands, etc. Local delivery is available — we can even set it up for you. And to top it all off, we offer free hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies and candy canes!

Vintage & Antique Jewelry Free Delivery if you order by phone!

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Bring this coupon with you and save $5 on the purchase of any tree.

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You can also save $5 by mentioning this coupon by ordering over the phone

Corner of Maple & Chicago

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7418 MADISON ST. FOREST PARK 708.771.1111 Our last shopping party - 12/18 For info follow us on Facebook!

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MacArthur’s

Restaurant Fine Southern Cuisine Open Daily 11:00 am to 9:00 pm 5412 W. Madison 773-261-2316 773-261-6125 (fax) www.macarthursrestaurant.com

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Car wash tokens make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers!

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Mon. & Thur. 11 am–7 pm; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 11 am–6 pm; Closed Sunday

Merry Christmas!

4 -$9 wash for $27 4 - $8 wash for $23 4 - $7 wash for $19

183 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park check us out online at www.fashionsanewinc.com

*Offer valid at participating locations shown. Some restrictions may apply. See store for details. Edible Arrangements®, the Fruit Basket Logo, and other marks mentioned herein are registered trademarks of Edible Arrangements, LLC. © 2013 Edible Arrangements, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Great Plus 75% Selection Clearance of Holiday Rack Sweaters A very special consignment boutique for women.

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Stay in the Car!

Spotless Carwash • 7802 Madison St. & 7343 Roosevelt in Forest Park 708-771-2945 • We Accept All Major Credit Cards

You can purchase tokens from an attendant weekdays from Noon to 5pm or Sat. & Sun. 9am-4pm.

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George’s Restaurant & Pancake House Your Hosts: George & John

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business or the most transactions,” says Gerri Keating, CEO of OPAAR. “The Realtor of the Year is the person everybody else can look up

By DEB QUANTOCK MCCAREY to, somebody who is an all-around good person, professionally and personally. John will be given another plaque in Springfield on April 17, and hen first meeting John Lawrence, the honored, so it is a big deal.”

2012 Realtor of the Year, it’s easy to see WJ recently sat down for a conversation with how and why the broker/owner of Oak Lawrence in his offices at 101 N. Oak Park Ave. Park-based Weichert Realtors – Nickel Group was selected by the Oak Park Area How did your new real estate office survive Association of Realtors (OPAAR) to receive this top the recent recession? industry honor.

Well, we opened up on Dec. 1, 2006, not knowing With a warm handshake, sincere smile and we were about to go into a real depressed period. earnest gaze, Lawrence epitomizes a home-grown It did get a bit hairy. I lost one partner and then businessman and committed community guy who another a couple of years later. enjoys giving back to Oak Park, River Forest and We started out lean, and we stayed lean … and Forest Park. the money was well managed, so we weren’t Peers say the 41-year-old family man is a successful feeling that real pinch. Throughout everything, real estate pro because of his commitment to we also kept a very positive message and dialogue excellence in business as well as the common good going in the office. As a result, every single year where he lives and works. These attributes he we have out-performed the market by a large attributes to the role-modeling he received from his margin. At the very end of 2008 we affiliated with compassionate and civic-minded parents, Dr. Gene Weichert Real Estate, and that played a role in our and Evelyn Lawrence of River Forest. increase in business. For example in 2009, when The fourth in a line of six kids, Lawrence attended everybody was losing it in real estate, we had a St. Luke Catholic School in River Forest, and is a 1989 40 percent increase in business and were able to graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School. attract good, quality, producing agents.

He went on to earn an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Champaign and a teaching What is your business philosophy? certificate from Concordia University in River People want to work with good people they feel Forest. He currently resides with his wife Pam, an are going to treat them right. So it is important early childhood special education teacher, and their to me to make this a place where agents want to 9-month-old daughter in River Forest. do business, and for the community to see that Nine years ago, he shifted careers from being a we give back to it. For example, we are a strong special education teacher himself in River Forest supporter of Opportunity Knocks, so our agents School District 90 to real estate, first working for are given the opportunity to make a donation other offices, then opening his own. after every closing, and the office matches it. We An active member of the Oak Park-River Forest also do food drives … [for the Forest Park and Oak Chamber of Commerce, in 2012 he became its Park food pantries] and we will continue to do president. Lawrence also serves as treasurer on that. the board of OPAAR, and sits on the board of directors for Opportunity Knocks, a community How’s business so far this year? organization that serves teens and young adults with [In the third week of March], the inventory developmental disabilities.

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By TERRY DEAN ted, Controlling . access to Staff Repor Forest High It was a ter Oak Park 19-hour bus School, 201 and Rive Braverman’s So many N. Scoville Bob Hais people were ride, he recalls.

Ave., is part r job. And it’s man was of urgency Hanging He said a 17-year-o school grad of taken on in the crow there that day. that spee a in recent ld in the sum ch by Dr. Luther King recent scho years, espe greater sense d, away mer of 1963 high main stage Growing from the Martin cially with ol shooting Jr. — now near the . up in a Dream — Decembe Lincoln Mem known as Haisman s in New the union fam summer r. changed his I Have a town Con could bare job that ily, his orial, n. last year ly life. speakers Haisman Hired in the AFL over the soun hear the event’s , who lives April, Brav -CIO’s Chic was working in in Oak Park intending erman’s back enforcem listening ago head d Haisman syst em. ent to go to the th but not clos , wasn’t quar He was saw a flier is extensiv ground in 50 anniver the March ely, until e. law on the wall ters. caught his Prior to a bus trip someone on Washing sary of ear.

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AMELIA’S GOOD FOOD & DRINK 7330 Harrison St. Forest Park 708-366-6633

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS 327 South Blvd., Oak Park 708-848-4840

ANGELIKA KUEHN LAW OFFICE 171 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-383-0785

EVERY LAST BYTE 1010 North Blvd., Oak Park 708-529-8870

ARCADE JEWELERS 51 E. Burlington St, Riverside 708-442-8110

FASHIONS ANEW 183 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-848-0120

BARCLAY’S 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park 708-848-4250

FOR THE BIRDS 9207 Broadway Ave., Brookfield 708-485-5711

BEAD IN HAND 145 Harrison St., Oak Park 708-848-1761

GEORGE’S RESTAURANT 145 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 708-848-4949

BEE HOME & GARDEN 128 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 708-715-0560

GEPPETTO’S TOY BOX 113 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-9200

BRENNAN MASSAGE & SPA 3700 Grand Blvd, Brookfield 708-255-5335

HERITAGE TILE 146 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-919-1600

BUZZ CAFE 905 S. Lombard AVe, Oak Park 708-524-2899

HOODOO HEADWEAR 111 N. Marion, Oak Park 708-383-4466

CAMILLE ET FAMILLE 7418 Madison St., Forest Park 708-771-1111

JAYNE 7423 Madison St., Forest Park 708-366-6300

CAREFUL PEACH 1024 North Blvd., Oak Park 708-383-3066

LILLIES AND SPIKES 1105 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 708-613-4723

CLYDON SALON 7359 W. North Ave., River Forest 708-771-2418

MACARTHUR’S RESTAURANT 5412 W. Madison St., Chicago 773-261-2316

COVENY LANE 7223 Madison St., Forest Park 708-209-1800

MADISON STREET SHOES 7500 Madison St., Forest Park 708-488-2190

CRAIG SHOES 6548 Cermak Rd., Berwyn 708-795-8181

MANOUCHE BOUTIQUE 7349 Madison St., Forest Park 708-366-8833

CUCINA PARADISO 814 North Blvd., Oak Park 708-848-3434

MARION STREET CHEESE MARKET 100 S. Marion St., Oak Park 708-725-7200

MASTER S.H. YU MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS 6701 W. North Ave., Oak Park 708-383-3456

SENATOR DON HARMON 6933 W. North Ave., Oak Park 708-848-2002

NEW STAR RESTAURANT 7444 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park 708-453-8242

SNIP CITY 819 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-0560

OAK PARK BAKERY 904 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-383-1712

SPOTLESS CARWASH 7802 Madison St., Forest Park 708-771-2945

OAK PARK WOMEN’S EXCHANGE UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 839 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park 708-848-4693

TAN TRAVEL, INC. 964 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-6363

OAK PARK VINTAGE MARKET 1117 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 708-434-5493

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES 121 Marion St., Oak Park 708-848-4572

OUT OF THE BOX ART MARKET 109 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park

THE BOOK TABLE 1045 Lake St., Oak Park 708-386-9800

PIERITZ BROS INC 401 S. Blvd. #4., Oak Park 708-383-8710

THE COMPETITIVE FOOT 102 N Marion St., Oak Park 708-524-0213

PIZZAZZ HAIR SALON 1138 Chicago Ave., Oak Park 708-366-1032

THE GOLD HATPIN & THE JEWELRY STUDIO 125 N. Marion St., Oak Park 708-445-0610

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TONY’S SHOE CLINIC 115 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-383-2781 VAL’S HALLA RECORDS 239 Harrison St., Oak Park 708-524-1004 VICTORIA SALON 323 South Blvd., Oak Park 708-383-4047 WINBERIE’S RESTAURANT & BAR 151 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park 708-386-2600 WING BOSS 6625 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn 708-637-4424 YORK FURRIER 107 N. York St., Elmhurst 630-832-2200

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